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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
BALTIMORE, April 29-2 p. m.
Jenny Lind An RaIttua
Expressly for this paper.

BALTIMORE, April 29-2 p. m.
Jenny Lind I'm Baltimore.
Jenny Lind gives charity concert tonight
She win not visit Washington. She is to sing
at Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday nights,
and will then proceed to New York, where she
will give farewell concerts next week
Baltimore Markets.
The Baltimore market is quiet Howard
street -four is held at 81 Al red wheat one
dollar; corn sixty-one and sixty-two cents.
New YORK, April 29--1 p. m.
The Markets. .4#.
Stocks are steady. Flour has declined six
cents. Grain is unchanged. Cotton is rather
dull.
steamer not In.
There are no tidings yet of the Niagara now
due at Halifax.
Later from Hayti.
BosroN, April %.
The schooner Mary Chiffon, from Port au
Prince on the 9th, arrived to-day Capt. Hol-
kins reports that the Chamber of Deputies had
been In session to consider the proposition of
the American Government relative to acknowl-
edging the independence of the Dominicans. 1t
was generally believed, the day the Chiffon sail
ed, that the Chamber had rejected the PROPOSE
ton, and also rejected claim made for the de-
tention of the American brig Leander, and the
Imprisonment of her captain. In consequence
OF this the Haytiens were in daily expectation
OF the arrival of the American squadron. Five
OF the conspirators against the emperor had
been shot. One of them was a custom-house
officer, who died with the declaration that there
were plenty more left behind, who conceded
with him in the opinion that the imperial gov
eminent was too expensive for so small an en-
pire. Souloque parades daily at the head Of two
or three thousand soldiers
Death by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Elec-
ton.
DANvILLE, Pa, April %.
The Methodist church in this place was struck
by lightning yesterday afternoon while the con-
gregation were at prayer The electric fluid
passed down the steeple into the centre of the
church, instantly killing Mrs. Geo. Peasyl, and
seriously injuring others in different parts of
the church The congregation at the time were
preparing for communion. The steeple was
torn to atoms, and the pews and floor rent into
fragments.
The evidence in the contested election case
between Wright and Fuller closes to-day. Only
two or three illegal votes have been found.
BosToN, April 28-11 p. m.
Daniel Webster's second letter to the board
OF aldermen was not read to-day, in consequence
of the illness of Alderman Rogers. 1t is said
to be very short, not occupying more than two
or three lines.
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In LIoUoR.-Mrs. Sullivan is the name of a
lady who has of late kept comfortable and
social little groggery, at the corner of Sixth
street and Massachusetts avenue. She and
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown were in the quiet enjoy
ment of social glass yesterday afternoon, when
that old French scissors-grinder, Mr.. Cabot,
made call. This gentleman was thirsty, al
though he had already imbibed very freely, and
was willing to pay his two cents for glass Of
the delectable beverage; but it appeared that
the two ladies had also been drinking literally,
and somehow or other triangular quarrel
arose in the party, which soon turned into a
fight Of very many angles. We are not informed
respecting all the particulars Of this engage
ment, and only know the damage done by
the quantity Of blood that flowed; and to tell
the TRUTH it was very considerable and appal-
ling The door, and the floor, and the pave
ment, and everything else looked SO sanguinary
that one never would have taken the establish
ment to be the abode Of an amiable and peace
loving dame.
1t so happened-accidentall of course-that
officers Reese and Cox arrived on the field when
the battle was raging with terrible fury, and,
Intermediates as they are, they put period to
the fracas, just at its interesting crisis, and
forever shut out from the world all knowledge
as to who might prove the hero or heroine Of
the day. How these officers succeeded in tow
ing their captiyes to Squire Morsell's Office we
do not know; but they took them there, and
an interesting trial was made of the case. Mr..
Cabot was as gritty as the little wheel on
which he grinds edge-tools, but friend who
became security for his appearance at court
seemed to be able to subdue the fire in his soul,
and to soothe him into quietness. Mrs. Mary
Ann Brown was philosopher in female APP
parel, and told the Squire he might convict
her and be-hanged, we believe-for she
wasn't fraid Of no jail" But Mrs Sullivan
was game, and made no concession, no compro-
mise, no terms Of any sort, and could not be
kept in any tolerable order, until she was
thrown to the floor, and had her arms well
bound and pinioned.
| The criminal court will have to settle the
whole affair, finally; and in the mean time it
may be reasonably hoped that our city will
have one little groggery less than it was cursed
with yesterday.
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To CoRREsPoSDEyTs.-We shall often withhold commu-
nications without disparsgement to their merits, but
simply because necessary for to select such matters
will be likely to prove Of most interest to readers
In these reasonable compensation VIII their
insertion, shall thus be enabled to extend the guam
tity OF new reading matter supplied.
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We learn that ROGER WEIGHTaAN, esq, has
been appointed Chief Clerk in the Patent Office,
in the place of Dewitt Lawrence, esq, resigned;
and that Messrs. Lane and Cooper, Assistant
Examiners, having been promoted, their places
have been filed by the appointment of Thomas
II. Dewitt, of New York, and Henry Baldwin,
of Nashville Tennessee
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! sHIRTSI

GENTLEMEN are informed that choice selection Of
VI SHIRTS can be had at the store Of Mrs II. MOFFETT
on It'll street, opposite Odd-Fellows Hall.
Shirts varying in price from 81 to 81 60 genteel
Fashionable Shirt be purchased for 81 25. Also Shirt
Collars, from IL II to Is cents. g.
Elegant Silk Cravats, new style Summer Scarf
Cambria and Lawn Kerchiefs for the Neck
Also Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs .a
Kid, Silk, and Thread Gloves; Hosiery, very cheap
Portmonnaes; Soaps of every variety IS. +
Shaving Mirrors, Razors Razor Strops, etc.
The above Goods will be sold low for cash.
RECEIVED THIS DAY-An additional assortment of
Straw and beautiful Gimp Bonnets
Also Sash Ribbons Wreaths and Pearl Beads for tho
MAY PARTIES.
11- Wanted, q couple Of Young Ladies to learn tho
Millinery business. MRS. e. M0FFETT.
28-tf
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PROFESSIONALLY Operative Masons marched
in procession through the principal streets on
Saturday, to commemorate the occasion of an
advance of the price of their labor from ST so
per day to $2.-N Y. Tribune of Monday.
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RICH PAPER ANaINas.

II HAVE JUST RECEIVED az extensive and s hand
L some assortment Of FRENCH GOLD PAPERS
be found In the District OF the newest patterns Inn
portcdGod Borders, Centre Pieces Moudings, etc., to-
gether with q choice selection Of Satin and Common
Papers, all Of which will cell at the very lowest prices
Also another lot Of the pretes papers, at IL cents Per
roll ever brought TO this city. L. r. CLARK,
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JENNY LIND was insulted at Pittsburg by
some wicked boys, who threw pebbles into her
dressing room, and into her carriage as she
rode home. On this account it is said, she de-
parted without giving q second concert. This
is all to be regretted. She deserves better of
our people, and has never elsewhere experienced
the slightest indication of unkindness or want
OF the greatest courtesy and respect 1t will
perhaps be remarked before long that she is too
easily offended at whole city. This may be
true; for she is only woman, though, we can
not but think, one of the best of her sex. But
this is not the principal subject of inquiry. The
boys in Pittsburg have disgraced their city and
the country, and they who administer the laws
there should conquer and subdue the spirit that
has been shown. 1t is entirely unworthy even
the idle and wicked boys of an American city,
in whose earliest lessons are ever inculcated
respect for woman, and especially when charity
gentleness, and goodness are her adornments
This is a novel phase in American rowdyism
We have seen a foreign actor Missed and pelted
from an American stage, while his wife was
received with applause, though they were
equally guilty of the indiscretion in talking
aloud the sentiments of prejudice that many of
their less candid countrymen and women feel
without uttering. We are not incapable of
prosecuting resentment, but never before have
we known it to be manifested toward woman.
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The Cherokee Indians are quarreling about
the per capita distribution of money, the qucs-
ton at issue being whether in the division Of
the money the heirs or legal representatives of
those who are dead shall share equally with the
living. The Cherokees hold all their lands in
common, and are only entitled to the privilege
of selling the improvements they make, while
the land, according to their laws, can never be
disposed of
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ADVERTISERS will please endeavor to send in their yors
before IL o'clock, II possible.
r8- Do people generally know that short advertise
ments published In the AMERICAN TELEGRAPH for
twenty-five centsi
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MONUMENT HILL ICE DEPOT.

ME SUBSCRIBER has now on hand large and supe-
Il riot stock of Northern and Potomac ICE which he
intends dsposng Of at reasonable rates throughout the
year.
No variation Of price to those who commence in the
beginning Of the season.
an 29-2awpt JNo pETTIBoNE.
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Prices OF CUMBERLAND CoAL.--The coal pro-
prietors Of the Cumberland region have recently
fixed uniform rates for the prices of the differ
ent kinds Of the product Of their mines, &C
cording to the different points at which it is
delivered. The price of coal delivered in Alex
andria and Georgetown ranges from So 10 to
$3 90, according to quality, and in Baltimore
at So so to 81 %.
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THE CHILD OF Mrs. wHITE-we learn that
there is strong reason to believe that the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. White, who were
murdered by the Iacarillas, a band of the
Apache Indians, near the settlements of New
Mexico, in the fall of 1849, is still living; and
that, with the negro servant girl, taken at the
same time, she is now held in captivity by some
of the Indians Of that territory. We learn,
also, that hopes are yet entertained that the
measures adopted by the ex-officio superintend-
ent of Indian Affairs, the governor, under in
structions from the Indian Department, author
izing reward of 81 900, to be paid out of the
money appropriated by Congress for her ran
her friends and relatives.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29

Professor PAGE gave his Electromagnetic
Locomotive another trial to-day. His success
was better than before. The car ran up the
grade at the rate of six or seven miles per hour
1t was supposed that, when the grade was
passed and the car placed on the level track,
it would run at the rate Of 10 OF II miles per
hour.
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CENTRE MARKET.-There is no change what
ever to note this morning. The prices remain
at Saturdays quotations. Butter of various
degrees of sweetness from 124 to % and 81 cts.
per h.. eggs, IA cts. per dozen beef u! cts ;
lamb, rs cts. to $1.25 per quarter; mutton, s
and 10 cts. per h.; potatoes, from 81 to $1.5O;
apples, 50; dried apples, 81; dried peaches,
l50
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Letters from the South indicate that the cot
ton plants are springing up in fourishing con-
dition, and that the high prices obtained have
induced the planters to cultivate much larger
crop than last year.
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CL0THINGl CLOTHING!
BARGAINS BARaAINsi BARG AIM


WTILLIAM WALL, Pennsylvanis avenue between 9th
wv and 10th Streets would respectfully call the atten
ton Of his friends and the public generally throughout
the District and the surrounding country 30 his largo
and desirable stock Of fashionable ready made spring and
Clothing, which he IL prepared 10 sell at very
small advances His stock embraces every article in the
Clothing line which is really desirable Call and see.
A-Rt
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DOES EvERYBODY KNOW

FIHAT p. J. STEER, Eighth street. three doors from
the Avenue, is receiving constant additions to his
stock Of gentlemens goods, and that he really makes
them up In the most superb STYLE at very low prices
Those who call can be speedily satisfied Of the fact Let
everybody coll soon. np29-dlw
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GEoRoETows.-Mr J. A. BURNS is our Agent for this
town, and will receive the Of subscribers adver-
sements, and other communications, and moneys due
Anything left for at Mr.. VIM IT, EDEs Warehouse,
at DR.. LrNTHoUM's Store, before II O'Clock m, will
be promptly forwarded by him.
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AMERICAN TELEGRAPH

THE DEATH PENALTY.-We few days ago
made some brief remarks upon this subject,
and said of ministers of the gospel that q the
smaturer developments of truth in morals and
.religion receive from them, in general, the
smost tardy support; and especially when the
moderation of the vengeance of the law is
proposed" We fear that in this we were un-
derstood as saying more than we intended
That ministers are exceedingly conservative in
their views, that they are firmly established in
their religious and moral convictions, that they
are ayerse to novel interpretations of the Sa-
cred Scriptures, are all that we designed to be
understood as affirming A result of these
things is, that they are often tardy in giving
their assent to changes which, though at first
appearing incompatible with the divine autho-
rity are in the end shown to be in strict accord
ance with that sanction and with the most
enlightened humanity.
We have received q communication on this
subject that we deem it prudent to withhold,
not because we believe the writer designs to do
injustice to the cause of Christianity, but be.
cause those who do desire to accomplish such q
purpose would be strengthened through his aid
The total humiliation of the death penalty i.
an object to which we are earnestly devoted
and which we confidently believe is to be
achieved, at least in all civilized and christian
countries, during the present century; yet il
shall be far from our purpose to denounce those
whose views may not correspond with our own
on this or any other subject
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R- Persons wishing to be served with the TELroRAPH
will leave their and address at Office where
notice Of omissions and desired changes should be left.
Hour OF publication three o'clock, p m.
Advertisements must be sent in by twelve o'clock m.
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OFFICIAL CHASGEs.-The following were yes
terday's rumors: Judge Williams, Democrat
of Michigan, has been dismissed from the Land
Office, and Mr.. NOurse, Of Washington, appoint
ed in his place. Lucas Wing editor of nli-
nois, and Mr.. Whitney, Il son Of Mr.. Reuben
n. Whitney, have been dismissed. Stanley,
of n. c., has also received notice of dismiss
sal. Vedder of Illinois, Harris of Pa, and
Randall Of Md, all Democrats, have had their
salaries raised 800 each. Thompson, Of Ala
bama, Wing, has had his salary reduced 800.
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Hon. r. NJ McLASE.-This gentleman, says
the Baltimore Argus of Saturday, left our city
this morning for California, via New York. He
will remain at the last-named place until the
departure of the next steamer. Mr.. McLane
carries with him the best feeling Of his fellow
citizens, who wish him prosperous voyage and
speedy return to the city Of monuments.
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CONNIE rcial.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

OHYicE OF rHE BALTIMORE AMERICAN, April 2S-5 p, N.
Hoas-We quote ut $o.25@6.T5 net.
FLouRWe note sales to-day of $50 bbs Howard street
flour at $4.4SA and 800 bbls at $3.50
We note sale to-day Of 200 bbls City Mills -four at
$4.o2L
GRAN-Wheat has declined. Sales Of good to strictly
prime Maryland reds made to-day at 951OO cents
and Of white at 100@03 cents We also note sale of
load Of Pennsylvania red at 100 cents and another
Pennsylvania white at 1o2 cents.
The receipts Of corn light and the demand is less
active Sales made to-day Of white at 83964 cents
and Of yellow at 62@63 cents. Sales OF Pennsylvania
yellow at go zoos cents.
Sales Of Oats at 3S@142 cents.
PRovsIoNsThe only transactions that we hear Of are
in bacon of which note IS hhds shoulders at CENTS
and 80 hhds sides at @9 cents In the present state
the market is difficult to obtain any decided quotations
Of barrelled pork or lard and therefore omit them
WmsKY.-Sales of Pennsylvania bbls to-day at "a u
cents Hhds held at % u cents Baltimore bbls sell
at "a Il cents.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET
PHnADELpHIA, April 2S-e p. m.
Stocks dull-saes Of U. S. 6s, 1857 lit "A; Penn SIS,
s2H.
Flour inactve-sales Of common standard brands mt
$3.50 Corn Meal So. Rye Flour $3.50.
Wheat is dulsales of red at 100c, and white at 1O4
1o5c Sales of yellow corn at 63@631ac. Rye 70 cents
Oats 45c.
Provisions steady-small sales Of pork at $16
Bacon in good requestsaes of smoked sides at &C., in
salt ~ Sales of lard at 9ac but holders are asking
l0c.
Groceries quiet and unchanged.
Cotton very dull.
Whisky 23924c. in hhds and bbls.
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PnoF. WEBsTER's FAMmY-In the baroue
10, which sailed from Boston for Fayal last
week, went passengers Mrs. H. Webster, Miss
Catharine Webster, and Mr.. s. w. Dabney
and wife, Qate Miss Webster)
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HATS AND CAPS.

~ WILLIAM WILSON has removed from
LII Pennsylvania avenue and taken q store on
- SEVENTH STREET, Immediately opposite the
office Of the National Integencer where he has opened
with entire and fashionable assortment OF HATS
and CAPS, and SUMMER GOODS consisting Of
Moleskin Silk Hats Drab Beaver, Russia Beaver and
Brush Hats, white and black
White Kossuth PEARL Childrens White and Pearl Hats
New Style Gray Cap, for Men; Silk Military Caps
Leghorn Hats, for Men and Boys; Manila Hats
Alboni Hats; Braid and Fancy Hats, for Children
Panama Hats Childrens Flats
Doube-brm Pam-leaf Hats, for Men and Boys
Together with every style and quality suitable for the
SUMNER SEASON.
The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his custo
mers for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him whilst
he on the Avenue and he would call their attention
to his location Seventh street. where he viii be
happy to accommodate them the most TERMS
for cash. w. WILSON,
ap 26-d3t&eodn Seventh street, near d.
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IRISH LINENS.

DERS0NS In want Of the pure goods win please
Il anime my Stock before purchasing
125 pieces Richardson's Housewife Linens, In large and
small pieces, heavy and good
30 pieces very fine, for Bosoms and Collars
300 pieces Shifting Cottons, embracing all the cse-
brated makers Of this country ..
H- Gentlemen In want Of nice SHIFTING Materials viii
find II to their advantage TO call. @. w. YERBY,
Pa ay, between It'll and sth streets.
an 26-d2yif Intelgencer1
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THE WATcH-HoUsE had no occupants on Sun
day night. Last night, Ann Sims and Francis
Wilson, "a brace of sables, were found strolling
about after ten o'clock. Justice Goddard let
them off this morning on promise of better be-
hayiour
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FRESH BUTTERl

Il HAVE this day received per Adams Express, from
il New York, Eve hundred pounds Of PRIME FRESH
BUTTER which shall offer for sale my stalls mos So
and 81 Centre Market tomorrow, and shall continue 70
receive fresh supplies GEO. M. OYSTER.
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BS- Mr.. IT, r. WooD, who now attends to the distribu
ton Of the Telegraph the Island Is authorized to col
lect all moneys due for the same.
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The Hon. PRESTON KING, says the 0gdens-
burg IN. " Republican of the 22d inst, has
returned home in fine health and excellent
spirits,
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RS- Notice.-To tho voters Of the City
Of washngton-A meeting will be held at the City Hall
Wednesday evening next Both instant ut halfpast
o'clock to make arrangements for testing at the
election through the ballobox, whether II is not the
wish Of this community elect all officers and persons
holding Office under this Corporation by the voice Of the
people
ap 2S-3t HUNDREDS OF WORMS
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NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK. April 28-8 pm.
Government securities frmer-saes of u s. 6's,
1867, at 117L; Canton Company, 69%; Pennsylvania
SIS, 3d. Morris Canal 10 M Reading, 20 n; Sterling log
l0k prem.
Flour has further decned-ales of 5000 bbls ut 1851
@5.37 for common State brands; Southern $475@487;
Genesee $4s1@494. Corn Meal $3@3.12L. Rye Flour
$3.50.
Grain dullersaes 1000 bushels Genesee wheat at ia
cents; red 9S@l02 cents. Corn steady-saes of 10000
bushels at 65 cents for yellow and 70 cents for white
Oats As cents Rye 70 cents.
Provisions continue rm-sales of 200 bbls pork at
$1512 Il for and S13 for prime; old STAG
l425 Lard Hrm-sales of 800 bbs at 9@s2s cents for
bbls per pound.
The grocery market presents no change-Rio coffee ~
@10 cents Sugar rm-molasses, New Orleans, SO cents
Rice 14@3a cents per ID.
The Cotton market is depressed, with further decline
of cent Sales to-day of 1000 bales at 10 for mddling
Uplands, and 1917 cents for mid. Orleans.
Tobacco steady but not active-Kentucky $8@11 Mary
land middling $6.75.
Naval Stores steady-prices unchanged
Whisky is selling at % cents in barrels
Business generallyfs active.
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MORE New HoUsEs.-Mr. Thomas Lewis has
nearly completed three very handsome brick
dwelling-houses for himself, at the corner of 9th
and streets The carpenters work was done
by Messrs. Barker and Hardness
On 9th street, between H and I, four brick
houses are being finished. They are owned by
Mr.. j. b. Phillips The mason-work by Mr..
W. G. Williams, the carpentering by Mr.. Thos.
Anderson, and the painting by Mr.. R. Jones.
The fronts are cast in imitation of marble, and
present beautiful appearance.
Mr.. Plant is building a brick dwelling for
Mr.. A. Hoover, on F, between 9th and It'll
streets. Messrs. Ager and Mclean are the car
penters.