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UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies TO call and examine
~ extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
/\Watered, Bordered and Lined silk and Satin Tuer
pARAS0LS-thc largest assortment in the District at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection of UMBRELLAS all Of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety Of Silks and
scotch Ginghans for recovering.
So Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. CORBIT 4 CO.,
may 6-6m Penn avenue, 4 l6 street.
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IMPORTANT TO LADIES.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform the
public that she will give lessons by rule from
Samuel T. Taylors scale for DRESSCUTTING and which
is simple that all learn, and exact that none
need fear failure. The person is taught, and scale
book and draft furnished for five dollars If the scholar
is not eectualy taught she will ask pay She will
attend persons who desire to be instructed in George
town, she will receive them at her residence in the
city. She also carries on the MILLINERY and DRESS
MAKING business, and will be happy to supply custom
in her line with the latest styles and in the neaest
manner and reasonable terms
R9- Dresses cut and exquisite fits given for 37 cents
MARY A. EATON,
au 25-3teo 10Th st. 8 doors above Clagett's store
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IMPORTANT INDUCEMENTS!

Any postmaster or other person obtaining for
us the amount Of SO or upwards is authorized
to retain one.fhh thereof as remuneration for
his services. Fractions Of dollar may be paid
in post-of6ce stamps. Address
CONNOLLY, wIdER MoGILL,
Washington CITY, d. @.
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ECKARDT a. BROTHER Jake

Ill. method of informing their Customers and the
Public generally that they have opened Branch Of their
business the Avenue in the dwelling of the late Mr.
TRhvERs between 18th and 18th streets which they have
handsomely fitted up hoping by strict attention TO bust
to share portion Of the public patronage They
will constantly keep hand fresh assortment ofCakes
and Candies Of every description; Ice Cream, Jees,
Charlotte Russo Banc-Mange, and Pyramids Of every
style for table ornamentsthe hnndsomest ever intro
duced into this city; together with large variety Of
French Confeconaries Their Saloons will be constantly
kept where the choicest Creams will be-
kept The most particular attention paid TO furnishing
Ball Parties and Private Entertainments.
PS.-All orders left at the Store on the corner Of
and 9th Streets the Patent Office, the Avenue
will receive prompt attention June 27-son
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Review or tho Northern Markets 10
Yesterday.

yostorday.
Office Of the american Telegraph, dug 20.
BALTIMORE, Aug 2S-Sales Of 400 bbls city mills -four
at $3s7 No sales Of Howard street -four reported 1t
offered at $685., without finding buyers.
PHnADELPHA, Aug. 2S, p. m.-Sales Of -four at $sI5
for State brands. Rye -four 1925. Corn meal $2S7l
Sales Of red wheat at s1S2c; white at 9o992c Yellow
6oc. Oats 34c. Sales Of Rio coffee at sa<@917c
NEW YORK, Aug. %, p. m.-Sales of ii 600 barrels
-four at for State brands, $419 for south
ern, and $4.06 @$4125 for Genesee Rye -four $3371a
Sales Of 1000 bushels Genesee wheat at 10Oc and ZOO
bushels Ohio white Sales of 900 bushels mixed
corn at 57@D5sc. Rye Csc. Oats 4oc
Sales of 1000 barrels pork at 55o@s16621 for new
mess and $l3 for prime. Sales of 800 bbls lard at
9ac Sales OF 200 hhds. Orleans moasses at $780,, and
100 hhds Porto Rico sugar Sales Of 200 bags Of
Rio coffee Mt &c.
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HATS-FALL STYLE-l85l

HHAS ii. LANE has the honor to inform the citizens
~ of Washington and the public, that he will, Sat
urday 30th instant introduce the Fall Style of Hats 1t
is my intention in future to keep constantly hand
fashionable stock Of Hats and Caps having secured the
services of practical and skful Halter and feel conf
dent in Offering the public superior article the
market afford. share Of the public patronage is
respectfully solicited. @. IL LANE,
New Hat Cap, and Furnishing Store,
29-eo6tl bet. Az and 9th sts., Penna avenue.
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tionery.

PoLIcE.-Timothy Sullivan, who keeps q
shop at the corner of 9th and streets, was
this morning arrested by officer Davis, charged
with receiving stolen goods from boy, son of
Thomas WEIGH. The boy, in making sale of
rags, had struggled in sheet-valued at one
dollar-the property of his parents, by whom
the complaint was preferred. Justice Morsell
nal Court
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TERMS, per year, So; seven months, So /;
three months, $1--al,odys in Advance.
Terms Of the Daily 7elegraph.-Per year, SIS;
seven months, SO; three months, ST. so.
No letters received upon which the postage
il not prepaid
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

THE SCHOOLS OF WASHINGTON are to open
next week. We would direct the attention of
cational' in this paper; and we would also re-
mind them that Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY have
splendid assortment of school books and sta
tionery.
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NOT BAD TO TAKE.


'INHE DESIGN Of this book IL, TO furnish proof texts
i alphabetically and systematically arranged, on all
the important topics introduced in the old and New Tes
tamens Great has evidently been taken in selecting
and classifying these texts. They fill limo. volume Of
500 pages arranged under less than $50 distinct
TOPICS with average OF perhaps half dozen texts
topic. The book is furnished with full index, which
greatly increases its usefulness and IL in every respect
not only very valuable Kind Of work. but undoubtedly
the best Of its class extant
Were generally possessed carefully studied and faith
fully used the result would be the introduction Of
era in biblical knowledge IL is commended TO all clergy
men, to students TO families, and especially to Sabbath
school teachers The good paper, fair type and mechan
cal execution OF the work. worthy of its contents The
second stercoyped edition of this book being Its twenty
fifth edition ssued In $780, is great Improvement
former editions In the number topics
Tho fact that 1900 copies Of 1t have been published
within few years 10 meet the gradually increasing de-
mand for it, is gratifying proof Of the estimation in
which IL IL held. AUSTIN GRAY,
7th street, opposite Odd Fellows' Hail.
Agent for this city
ns- sub-agerts oanynssing for the work
through the District. lau 1B-eotf
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AS- Mr.. II. W. CARR, newspaper agent Is the only a-
horzed agent for this paper in Philadelphia and duly
empowered to take advertisements and subscriptions al
the rates required by His receipts viii be regarded
as payments. Once at the northwest corner Of Third
and Walnut streets
SS- ISLAND sUBscRBERs,-John w. Wood has been re-
moved from this route in consequence Of denquencies
Our subscribers will please give notice of any omis
with them all.
19- The privileges Of yearly advertisers win be
fined rdy to their regular business, and all other ad
versements not pertaining to their regular business
agreed for, to be paid extra.
Rs- Every notice designed TO call attention to private
enterprises calculated intended to promote individual
interest, only be inserted with the understanding
that the same is to be paid for.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

RETHooEssIoN.-The friends Of retrocession
in Georgetown contemplate holding series of
meetings in the course of the coming month.
Letters have been received from eminent gen.
tlemen in Maryland, consenting to address the
people of the town on that interesting subject;
among whom are VIM. Cost johnson and others.
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cEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received
- by the undersigned until the 9th day of September
grading and graveng the following Streets viz 10th
street west, from New York avenue to street north;
street north from 18th to 2lst street west and street
NORTH from Goth to 22d street west the earth for filling
be the vicinity Of the Observatory and such
other points as Commissioner may direct; the gravel
inches deep in the centre Of the street and four
inches the gutter line free from stone Of improper
size and well rolled.
The proposals to state the price per cubic yard for gra
ding, and per square yard for grayelling
W. III. DEGGES,
Commissioner LIST and I'd Wards.
THOMAS CARBERRY,
A. DENHAM,
an 2S- Assistant Commissioners.
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We have to-day received q message from
some "twenty business men of Georgetown,
respecting an omission Of which we have beer
unconscious The matter shall be attended to
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

A correspondent Of the Staunton Vindicator
dominates John Letcher, esq, Of Rockbridge
county, for the gubernatorial chair Of Virginia.
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GARDEN FARM FOR SALE.

nv ILL BE SOLD, at private sale, small and beauti.
w full GARDEN FARM, situated on the river turn
pike, five miles from Washington city, four miles from
Georgetown, and one mile from Tenaytown, adjoining
the farms of Mr.. N. Beal and Mr. N Loughborough ON
the land is new and convenient twostory frame dwell
inghouse, containing barn and stable,
and stone milk house, nearly finished together an
excellent spring of water about hundred yards from
thedwelling. For terms, &c, apply to
JOSEPH HOWARD,
jy 25-F&Tutf of II and 10th ats
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"BEsTLEY's MISCELLANY" is publishing
series of articles on the United States from the
pen of Charles Lanman.
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TAKE NOTICE

CHEwABLEs, PUFFABLEs, AND sNUFFABLEs.
~ ENTLEMEN, II you fond Of a good Cigar and
VI fine Chewing Tobacco, call at G. W. BUcKISGHAM's
Tobacco Store, Pennsylvania avenue, Gadsbys Hotel,
where you will be pleased. 22-tf
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We learn that Mrs. FILLMORE, son and daugh-
ter, are still at Newport, and pass their time in
very retired manner. Colonel and Mrs. Scott
Mrs. General Scott, and Miss Scott, are also
among the visiters to that cool island; SO are
Monsieur and Madame Calderon de la Barca
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

DANIEL PIERCE continues to cover and re-
Nv pair UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS as usual,
SAL<T at his old stand, Pennsylvania avenue south
~ side, between 18th and 18th streets, sign of the
black and white Umbrella. Ca general assortment
of Umbrellas for sale SILK Gingham and other maeri-
ais suitable for every description of repairs always
hand. Bs- Pa. av south side, between 18th and 18th
streets. June Scott
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

In entering upon the above arrangement the subscr
Der deems it proper and IL happy to have it in his power
TO offer his friends and the public generally his sincere
thanks for their liberal support and patronage during the
time he has been in business and bespeaks for the
firm continuation Of past ayors assuring all that the
arrangement has been made under the most attering
circumstances as the facilities of the new firm will be the
best for doing larger and extended business,
the best and most advantageous principles TO buyers
80 Persons having unsettled accounts with me will
have the kindness to close them at early day posi-
be either with the cash at short dates they
viii see the necessity Of my winding up the old business
au l9-dlmif q. W. VERIFY.
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REoRuIrs ron CuBA.-The Norfolk Argus

RECRUITS FOR CUBA-The Norfolk argus Of
yesterday says:
"There is but little doubt that large parties
Of patriot volunteers have focked to the aid of
Cuba from every portion of the United States
A few weeks since schooner, with upwards Of
fifty recruits on board, sailed from this port,
successfully evading the vigilance of the officers
both Of the naval and revenue service on this
station. II is understood that she was to join
ut the Capes q party from Baltimore, and that
they were destined for Cuba"
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MARRIED,

On the 2sth instant, by the Rev. j. K. EcKARD, GEO.
VIM. VERIFY TO MARY Il. PHILLIPS, of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
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The Baltimore correspondent Of the National

The Baltimore correspondent Of the National
Luteii'geneer at Washington says:
"a notice is published in our papers this
morning, calling town meeting Of Cuban SYM
pathiSers in Monument Square tonight My
impression is the call will not be very largely
responded to-"
We guess, after the demonstration Of last
evening he win acknowledge that he is no
prophet, nor the son Of prophet"
Bait Republican, 2St.,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29
Sailing or tho Saranac.

U. s. steamer Saranac did not sail as was an
nounced, Commodore Parker having received a
telegraphic despatch on Monday evening, d.
recting him to await the arrival of the Hon. 7.
P. Letcher, our minister to Mexico, who is to
take passage with him. Mr. Letcher did not
come, in consequence of there being no boat
from Baltimore, and the Saranac is still here
awaiting his presence. He will probably come
by this mornings boat, when she will imme-
diately sail.
''P. S. Since writing the above We learn that
a despatch was received from the Navy Depart
ment by Commodore Parker, directing him to
sail instanter. The Saranac accordingly left
at nine o'clock last night without Mr.. Letcher. "
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A FEW DAYS LONGER,

"A. "A. RUNNING OFF ST0CK.-To facilitate the re.
nd|k moval Of her store in few days. Mrs. COLLISION
ClNUVis running on her present stock Of FANCY AND
LIZ MILLINERY GOODS at reduced prices. She is
enlargng the store lately occupied by Mrs Choate,
z Sree near the corner Of Louisiana and viii
open as soon as the fixtures completed The
favorable opportunity to obtain bargains at her old
stand,
au 20-tr ~ SEVENTH STREET. ABOVE IL.
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No farther Cubs news.
Sales of Howard street dour. $s.s7. Grain
unchanged
New York market steady prices unchanged.
Frost in Baltimore county last night.
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The CUBA MEETING In WASHINGTON
yesterday quoted from the Republic notice OF
a Cuba meeting on the preceding evening. 1t
is but just that we should state that the call
was not made by any responsible persons, but
simply by ON anonymous handful supposed to
have been issued by some printers apprentice
boys. Yet, it is said, some three or four hun
dred persons were present
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

GENUINE HAVANA CIGARS
~ ENTLEMEN in want of really fine Cigar should
VI call the subscriber and select from the following
superior brands:
Ambrosia l. Londres, La Palma,
Ambrosa Regalia, La InovaRior,
Rionda Regalia la Bella Union,
Cazadores, La Esculapio,
Jicotenca La Esperanza,
Minerva, I'll Dvan,
La Norma, &C., &C.
JAS. 7. LLOYD,
29-tr Pa. av doors east Of 18th st.
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NEW DRY GOODS.

NEW Uh1 GOODS.
NAGRUDER CALVERT Pennsylvania avenue
NI between Sth and 9th Streets have just received
fresh supply of seasonable DRY GOODS, which they will
off at very low prices Their stock is large and
sortment complete. au4-f
STOP !-AT GEO. HILBUS'S MUSICAL DEPOT
- south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, door from
10th street. and examine his stock Of superior Musical
Instruments which has been selected from the best
houses in the country lie would also call the attention
Of the public to his complete stock Of French Accordeons
and Flutinos just received with from ten to
keys, handsomely nlaid with pearl and BRASS together
with large and complete assortment Of yions Guitars
Flutes, Banjos Tambourncs Flies, Caronets Fageoets,
Picaoes Instruction Books for different instruments
Violin Guitar, Violonceo and Tenor strings of the best
quality. au Ctr
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No prophet mood arise to point out TEE yEsr
OF our FUTURE PUPILS The BATH held may
often echo the cry Of revenge, but the bonds Of
the captive win ever prove.a shield too sacred
to be penetrated by the barb of the victor
We shall have few words more on this SUD-
ject tomorrow.
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Those fifty years of age will be charged rs per cent
extra.
An admission fee of $3.50 will be charged the first year
IN addition to the above and must be paid the time of
making the application, and the first years deposit within
thirty days.
Certificates of membership granted to FEMALES
upon the same terms abovc) not exceeding $OO per
week. JOHN DEACON, NJ d.. President.
REV. CHAS. FABRIQUE, Vice Prest.
W. b. LoUNsBURY, Sec'y and Treasr
ii. ii. WOODRUFF,
Agent for the District Of Columbia
Office at his Drug Store, of and 18th Streets
lily Washington
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INV YosK. Aug. 2a--noon

INV IoAA3 aug AU--uOOu.
Steamship Hermann has just arrived, with
full freight and passengers. Her news is not
so late az the Asia's.
NORFOLK, August 2S.--The Saranao sailed
to-day, having been stopped yesterday whilst
on the point of sailing, by orders from Wash
ington.
PITrsBund, August 28.--A great meeting Of
Cuba sympathisers was held last night. Hon.
Mr.. Irwin presided, and resolutions were adopted
denounsing the course of the Spanish authori-
ties and of Consul Owen. Speeches were de-
livered by Hon. W. Irwin, Col. s. W. Black, W.
W. Dallas and others. Great enthusiasm was
manifested.
LOUISVILLE, August 28.-A large meeting of
Cuban sympathisers was held last night, and
another takes places tonight Similar meetings
have been held in the interior towns.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

NoTICE or C0PARTNERsHIp

FTNHE SUBSCRIBER has associated with him in tn,
| Dry Goods business Il. P. MILLER, of Jefferson
county Virginia; the copartnership TO take effect from
the 18th inst The business for the future will be con
Quoted under the firm Of VERIFY MILLER.
G. w VERY
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29
THE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH,
TRI-wEEKLY.
PUBLISHED IN WASHINGTON CITY BY
CONNOLLY, Winner a McGILL.

Containing all the Reading Matter and new Adver
tsements Of the Daily Telegraph.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

The DEDICATION or THE UNION ACADEMY
corner of Fourteenth street and New York
avenue, the Republic informs us, took place
yesterday afternoon in the presence Of large
number of ladies and gentlemen. The Rev.
Mr.. Kempton read the 9Th chapter Of Proverbs
Then followed prayer by the Rev. John G.
Smith, appropriate to the occasion. Major B.
B. French delivered an able address on the sub
ject of education, glancing, as he proceeded, at
the duty Of the teacher and the qualifications
for the important office; the kind of knowledge
to be impaired, looking to the practical and the
useful more than to the superficial and ornate
The Mayor of the City made few remarks
upon the subject of private and public schools,
and expressed his qualification that the latter
were now established upon firm basis, and
were dispensing their blessings to 80 many Of
the rising generation. Mr.. z. Richards, the
principal of the academy, finally returned his
thanks to the company for their attendance,
and declared the exercises completed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

A CARD.-Owing to the change which has lately
N been made in G. W. Yerby's business, the subscri
bers have put down the prices Of number of styles Of
goods for the purpose of reducing and running off the
stock, preparatory to laying in Fall supplies.
Persons wanting Dry Goods at and in many less
than the original cost will find it to their advantage to
give call, we want room and money.
au 23--d2w YERBY MILLER.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29
CTILL ANOTHER of most talented and
~ highly respectable citizens speaks for HAMPToN's
VEGETABLE TINCrURE:

BALTIMORE, July is, 1851.
Messrs. Mortimer Dc Mo,obrdy :-Gentemen: My daugh
ter having been afflicted for than year with the
spinal disease and having tried every remedy that
prescribed by of best physicians without afford
ing her any apparent relief fortunately advised
by friend to try bottle of Dr. Iampton's Vegetable
ncture" which relieved her of her pain in less than
twenty -four hours / pleased to say that since she
took 1t she has been free from pain, and she gradually
gaining strength, which attribute entirely to the resor
alive properties of this medicine. believe if it
extensively used it would do good in the
mova of such diseases incident to the human family than
what is usually prescribed.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBERT KERR,
Principal Western f. ii. School.
Call and get pamphlet and certificates of wonderful
cures
For sale by MORTIMER & M0WBRAY, 240 Baltimore
street. General Agents.
Also by G. stott Co., Washington, d. G.
Joseph Mofett, It'll st. near L.
r. S. T. Cissell, Georgetown.
jy 16--3mif O. G. Berry Alexandria, Va.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

The Cheapest Newspaper In the United
StatesI
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-29

TAYLOR g. MAURY, Booksellers and
i StatiOners, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th
street, have constantly on hand full assortment OF
BLANK BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PENS, INK, and
PAPER Of every variety, for sale at New York prices
au 22-tr
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CONNECTICUT HEALTH ASSOCIATION,

WuIeTUUYy, CONHecLtcUI
GUARANTY CAPITAL $4,000.
IIS association of persons formed the mutual
benefit and relief each other cases Of sickness or
| accident.
BY the payment of the following rates you will
become life member, and be entitled to weekly benefit
during fe you should be disabled by sickness or acct
dent from attending to business. $780,
Yearly Deposit for Members under ffu ysars of aoe
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 20.

sun rise. . sh. com. sun set. Oh aom.
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NEW FALL GOODs.-BONNETs, &C.

NEW FALL GOODS.-BONNETS, &c.
lust RECEIVED AT BROWNS CHEAP CASH
y STORE, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns
aotel assortment of pretty Mousseaines Cashmeres
Cacoes, &C., which will be sold cheap. Also large
sortment of Beached and Brown Coons cheap, by
the piece yard Also, six dozen Fall style Bonnets
FIR