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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
SABBATH AT THE POST OFFICE,

TO The Editors ofthe american Telegraph.
,GESTLEMEs: The anti-Sunday-mail party. in
the United States have thus far prevailed to
but a very limited extent; but each point gained
is a triumph, since there is no backward marches
in these things. saeg
would now direct attention to what regard
as the next most appropriate point of attack.
The Washington city post Office, in conformity
with the laws Of the country-but believe in
defiance Of the conscientious convictions of
some of the officers engaged-is open for the
transaction of business on Sunday. This can
only be rcmedied by the lawmakers Of the ma
ton; yet the evil it produces should be sup
pressed rather than magnifed by individuals.
Necessity is offered as a plea for the custom,
but public functionaries and citizens appear
desirous of amplifying this necessity. At the
approach of the hour Of delivery, crowds assem-
BILE around the Office, and an ostentation is
made by the messengers of public functionaries
of our Government, foreign ambassadors, &c.,
such as is unknown on the other days of the
week. Labelled satchels are displayed, blooded
horses are galloped, and a fussy excitement
gotten up by the important couriers, which
nothing but the desire of attracting attention
and admiration could induce. 4a ss s1a.
All this is wrong, and so far wrong that, if
the personages who cause it persist in their
practices, it would be well to name them in
print, and let them answer to " the soyereigns," !"
as the people are often contemptuously yet truly
called. OBSERVER.
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WASHINGTON INCIDENTS.
A MARITAL DIFFICULTY.


A white woman, (whose name We have not
learned aged about thirty-fye years, residing
on 9th street, between N and o, applied to DIR.
Began for relief, under very pressing circum-
stances, the other day. She had given her hus-
band some rather sharp words--or words that
appeared to him to have cutting edges to them
and in attempting to knock her over gently, as
an offended husband of course has a right to
do, that gentleman was unfortunate enough to
break one side of her jaw-bone in two places.
Dr. b. reduced the fracture and bandaged the
jaw with his best skill, just in time for DIR. Bor-
rows,,who had been sent for, to step in and pro-
nOunce the work well done. a.la aa aaaa..
We have not heard that the law has reached
this case YETI but SO unjust is it, that if any of
its ministers were to interfere, the probability
is they would attempt to punish the husband
for breaking the jaw, instead of the wife for
making SO improper q use of it,as to give sauce
to her own lord and master" auE
We hold, that when a husband is drunk,
wife ought to take the consequences of her te-
merity in using rebellious words, which can
then be of no use; and, if sober, she can Of
course have no justification for conduct 80 out
rageous. We fear the world is losing right
appreciation Of the powers and responsibilities
Of husbands! fl5#o.
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The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
Company
fFRI0SSON LINEN
ERICSSON LINZ

\ Have resumed their operations for the
year with increased means of accommo-
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore, in
the most regular and expeditions manner and at their
former materially reduced prices being dry goods,
hardware &C., only 10 cents 100 pounds and but halt
the price charged by other lines ..
Persons wishing to avail themselves of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised to give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line, and they should be particular to themselves
of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged for transportation
and it will prove protection against the double rates
acted by other lines, who haze no published rates.
Goods destined for the west, South, other places be
yond Baltimore, forwarded promptly the day of their
arrival with every and attention, free of all charge
whatever for this service in the shape of commissions
otherwise.
New YoRK.-Goods shipped from New York, other
places eastward of that city, should be distinctly
signed to A. GROVES jr Philadelphia to insure their
veynnce by this Line.
Freight to from Baltimore above 10 cents per 100
pounds Coarse freights taken at still less rates
The established character and known reputation Of this
company Is ample guarantee to those disposed to
fde their property TO the care of the company.
One of the oompanys boats leaves Philadelphia
from the upper side of Chestnut street wharf every day
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, arriving in Baltimore
early next morning. Apply in Philadelphia to
A. GROVES, Jr,, Agent
No 10 South Wharves, above Chestnut ST.
In like boat leaves Baltimore, daily (Sunday
excepted) at hafpast o'clock oN..
Apply in Baltimore to
- j. A. SHRIVER, Agent, No. Light ST.,
mar "a the Depot of the u. a. o. II. r.
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IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY,
office, No. / Reade Street, Ne,o 70,

sA OUIcc, NO. 1IeUuc DtTcet, 1fetV 1OIn.
TN consequence Of the great number of complaints which
have for long time been made by Emgrants Of frauds
committed upon them in the sending of money to their
friends Ireland and to aid and protect the Emgrant
the Irish Engrant Society established fund deposited
in the Bank of Ireland upon which they draw drafts,
payable at sight, at any Of the branches Of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city, by enclosing in letter
the they wish forwarded, with the plainly written
direction to whom and where 1t is TO be paid will have the
same remittcd. .ss4t5 t.gt s3eo .rl4s5e N
There is great advantage in purchasing the Societys
drastat the Bank has branch in each Of the princi
pal in Ireand and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise, avoided. ;s.
The Society keeps office at No. % Spruce street. to
which Emigants apply to obtain situations for which
they fitted. f.-.a.4 #3.,...a.g ,. ~.
Orders from employers In the country stating the
vices required the wages and the cheapest modes of
veyance and giving respectable reference, win meet with
prompt attention. sla
The Society will be thankful for all crcustanal and
early information of any fraud, imposition outrage
committed Emgrants and will endcavor speedily to
apply remedy. GREGORY DILLON, President.
4. JAMES MATTHEWS, Vice Presidents.
JAMES REYBURN,
EDWARD G. DoNSELLY Corresponding Secretary
KIERSAN 3. DAILY, Recording Secretary. ,.. 4.
.... JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Felix Ingoldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann,
John Manning, James Stuart,
Terence Donnelly, Stuart j. NOLAN,
James dwell, Cornelius II. Shechan,
Charles NJ Marry, John Nicholson mar 24-
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THE INsANE.-The Superintendent of the
Hospital for the Insane at indianapolis, in a
late report upon the condition of the institu-
ton, expresses the opinion, from his own OBJ
servation, that the intermarrying of relatives is
cause Of degeneracy of both mind and body
and tends directly to insanity. His opinion is
generally held by all who have investigated the
subject. The Superintendent also states in his
report that during the past year, more than
one member of the same family have become
insane There are in the hospital at this time
two sisters from one family, and brother and
sister from another. Also, as is rarely the
case, husband and wife in the institution as
patients but neither of the aforementioned
cases suffer from hereditary taint
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STINISON a. CO.'S

Neo York, New Orleans, and Mobile Express,
CONNECTING with the swiftest and most responsible
expresses between the principal towns in Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut Lower Canada, New York State Delaware, Penn
sylvania Maryland District Of Columbia, Indiana, Ohio
Illinois, the Western States generally the Mississippi and
Alabama river towns and the prominent places in Geor
gia and the Carolinas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect that we can
secure the safe and speedy transportation of freight
the country the other and between the most remote
points.
From many years experience in the express busi
ness while connected with Messrs Adams Co.. and
numerous advantages in other respects ot the least Of
which Is the confidence and patronage OF the New York
community feel assured that we shall never cease TO
give the most entire satisfaction to friends the jewell
lcrs bankers, and merchants generally.
We beg leave to call attention to our California Express
from New Orleans and Express between New Orleans
and Mobile
Offices St. Charles Hotel Building, New Orleans, and
10 Wall street. New York. mar 24-u
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AN UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE.

An accident of somewhat serious character
occurred to Mr.. John Scrivener, of this city,
some ten or twelve days ago. While sitting at
the table he swallowed portion of the bone of
a bird he was eating. 1t gave him then, we
believe, great pain and uneasiness, and has
since produced serious if not dangerous conse-
quences, as it has probably lacerated the ali
mentary canal, along its whole course, and even
perforated the colon or contiguous parts. He
is confined to his bed, and in a critical condi-
ton, though favored with the utmost care and
attention of DR.. May.
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J. H. HAvENs, w. MYER, & Co.,

Inventors and Manufacturers Of the Eiopian and Fire
proof Punt, UHnaingoa Clinton CO., Ohio.
VIZ MYERS, No. $40 Main street, Sth, Cincinna
wv ii, Ohio, to whom all orders must be addressed
The superiority of this paint all other for carriae
house, and ship painting, will be in its rapid SALE
1t four months since this paint has been intro
duced into market and agent has been able to order
hundred tons. The paint Is ground in OIL and put
up ready for from the finest black down to any shade
to suit the fancy.
Also inventors and manufacturers of Tanners Black
ing This article is universally appreciated by all who
have used It, that it scarcely needs commendation But
to give confidence to those who not have tried it,
would say that c. Ryon, foreman to NJ Taylor Co..
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized to his
recommendation to tanners In general. To all
who know Mr.. c. Ryon this would be sufficient; but all
in the city and country, who have used it, have
granted this privilege If it necessary could
fill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who
are pleased we deem 1t uncallcd for.
The Tanners Backing Is put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for and will be sent to any point
the canal railroad, river, at fifty cents per gallsn
All orders should be addressed post paid, to
HAyENS q Carroll,
Wilmington, Clinton CO., 0hio
j. III. HAYENS, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
Backing for Otco, that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and will soon be in market. mar "a
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PARKEYILLE HYpRoPATHIC INSTITUTE

ATa meeting Of the Board of Managers of the Parke
1850, Joseph A. Weder, NJ. D. unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place Of Dr. Dexter resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute is
prepared 10 receive additional number OF patients
and from Dr. Weders well-known skill and practical er
erac In Europe, acquired under vincenz Pressnitz
the founder Of the Hydropathic systm and for several
years past u, this country, and poytiruorly u the city
Philadelphia (where he has had ony paents the Man
ayers believe the afflicted will d him On able and an
The domestic department being undes the charge
Steward and Mstron, win enable ths Doctor to devote to
the patients whatever time may be necessary.
Application for admission to be made 10
s-5Fe .HKHaEt Btaal4 SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary
Office No. 5s South Fourth street. rssdence No. 16 Lo
gan square, Philadelphia. #.. .t9 e
General Description Of le Pdrerue Hydrppdthc Institute
The main building three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semcircu
lar plot in front and contains thirty to forty
The grounds the tastely laid with
walks and planted with trees shrubs &c On the left Of
the entrance to these grounds cottage containing four
rooms, used by male patients bathing house, with
every convenience for packing bathing, &C.; the
right of the entrance about two hundred feet distant,
stands similar cottage used by the ladies for similar
purposes. Is tlB,iH#D
In the rear of the Institutes at the distance of one hun
dred feet three other cottages some eighty feet apart
One OF these Is the laundry with hydrant at the door
the other two are occupied by the servants .-e.-
The hydrant water introduced into these cottages as
well into the main buildng and all the waste water
carried of by drains under ground.
tt THE WATER WORKS
Consist OF circular stone building standing on the brow
OF h surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
Eve hundred barrels brought from neverfaling spring
of pure cold water in the side of the hi by hydraulic
RAM sefacting machine Of cast iron, that kept con-
santy going night and day by the descent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
fountain In the waterworks yard surround
ed by weeping willows In the first story of the water
works Is circular room, containing the douche bath,
which Is stream falling from height of about thirty
feet and be varied in size from half an inch to an
inch and half IN diameter. Adjoining the donche room
is dressing room, with marble tables, &C.; the rising
doache or the cure Of piles &c one o. the most com
plete contrvances of the kind, being entirely under the
control of the patient using the same.
There many other appliances, which can be better
understood by a personal examination. mar 2I---
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

On Saturday afternoon last while the work.
men were engaged in taking down the walls Of
Browns old hotel, a large portion was observed
to tremble and totter. The alarm was instantly
given, and several persons fed in time to save
themselves; but Michael Burns, laborer, was
not SO fortunate, and was injured in such man
ner as to be rendered insensible, from which
condition he never recovered. He was at once
taken to the Washington Infrmary, where Pro-
fessor May rendered him all the aid in his
power; but Burns died at FIVE o'clock yesterday
morning. His head was much lacerated, but
the concussion of his brain was no doubt the
cause of his death. He was about thirty three
years old, and was not more than a year in this
country from Ireland. He was unmarried, and,
we believe without relations in this city. .,.
The funeral of the deceased was numerously
attended to the Roman Catholic burying ground
yesterday afternoon.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07

A LADY DOWN ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mrs. Sarah Graffam, widow lady of Maine,
publishes a card, thanking number of gentle
men in Maine and Washington, for having as
sisted her in going to Cuba and procuring the
release by the Spanish government of her son,
one of the Contoy prisoners. She particularly
invokes the blessing of Heaven upon President
Fillmore, Acting Secretary Derrick, and Messrs.
Hamblin and Sawtelle but coming to Daniel
Webster she says: "As for Mr.. Daniel Webster,
who has the honor to be Secretary Of State, l
can say nothing either of his kindness or SYM
pathy to me, for | should blush to state the
truth as it stands; suffice it to say, if he remains
in Office, may God give him new heart, as he
did Nebuchadnezzar when he was transformed
from beast back to the capacity OF man."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07

DEAF, DUMB, AND BLIND INSTITUTION.
learn, from the Staunton Spectator, that the
Virginia Institution for the Deaf, and the Dumb,
and the Blind, located in Staunton, has been in
operation little over eleven years, and its
beneficiaries number one hundred and ninety
four. Sixty-one deaf and dumb, and thirty-two
blind, are pupils at the present time. Besides
the regular education impaired, a knowledge of
various trades, such as shoemaking, carpentry,
book binding, brush-making, mattress making,
and chair making, is taught. We have seen
specimens of work in the way of brush making,
and consider them worthy of any manufactory
where such articles are made. The shops not
only defray their own expenses, but yield a
small revenue. All who go through complete
course of instruction are rendered capable of
supporting themselves in the world
The expenses of the institution for the year
ending the Sd of September, $780, were twenty
two thousand eight hundred and six dollars and
twenty-one cents.
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NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI
| y cine and the Collateral Sciences fOI

March, 1S51.-The March number Of this we'll cstab-
shed journal is before the public containing original
communications from the following talented writer's of the
Medical Profession W. H. Van Buren,, W. D., Of
rian tumor in which death resulted cncropeoniis
arising from novel illustrated by plates remarks
on tctanus by Ezra p Bennett D. of Connecticut; rup-
tre OF bladder by j. Knecand NJ D.. reports Of hospital
cases, by r. ~ Lentc VI. D. and others Of much interest
by Drs Sweat, Church, and Star
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect IL full
and compete Bibographca notices Of all the late Eng
lish and American Medical works, &c.
Published every other month, at 50 per annum each
number containing Ia pagae.
Specimen number sent to any part Of the oounty gratis
on application, post paid, to r. f. HUDSON, Agent,
mar 24- 80 Wall street New York.
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ACCIDENT.

Mr.. John Evans, of this city, while at work
upon scaffold, on Friday last, fell, and bruised
and cut his face, and partially dislocated his
shoulder. Before he recovered from the stun
ming effects of his fall, Doctors Howard, Bor-
rows, and Began had been brought to his
side, who rendered very promptly - the aid
required; and Mr.. E. is now prepared for fur
ther adventures.
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ia PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE

>EA PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
atllA PACKETS-Saili from Philadelphia on the 5th
and from Liverpool on the 1st of every month.
Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt. VIM. III. West; Ship EU.
ROPE, Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
SAINTS, Capt Anthony Michaels.
The above frstclass ships built of the best mate
rails, and commanded by experienced navigators
Due regard has been paid to select models for speed
with comfort for passengers.
Persons wishing engage passage for their friends
obtain certificates which win be good for eight months
Those who wish to remit money can be accommodated
with drafts for FL sterling and upwards at sight without
discount. 1ft grs q sa EF#5i @ fH3#
pensc of commission If addressed to James McIenry, No
6, Temple Place, Liverpool
GEORGE McHENRY & CO.,
mar 2i-d No. 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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ROYAL NAVAL ExHIBIrIoN.--An English paper
says: One of the finest and best-equipped
fleets that Great Britain ever exhibited win be
formed at one Of the home ports, most probably
at the More or Spithead; making a total of nine
sa-of-theline and four frst-class frigates, three
screw line-of-battle ships and three screw-frig-
ates, and one paddle-wheel frigate; in all,
twenty ships, from one thousand to twenty-five
hundred tons measurement
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For the American Telegraph.
STAN ZAS.

Oh couldst thou know one half tho love
This heart hath learned untaught for thee,
Thy life would glide as calmly on
As sun-beams on the tranquil sea. ga
At night, while lay the world in sleep,
While stars are watching for the day,
Thine image comes, with soothing power,
To cheer life's weary way. tt -
1t may seem but youthful theme
That and fancy rove at even, ..
But thy sweet imsge haunts my soul,
And every dream Of thee is heaven.
But had this earth stll greater charms,
Ten thousand times more fair, less vain,
Fond memory, faithful to her trust,
Would guide my soul to thee again.
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1851. G. W. Kas.s4.
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sCHNIEWIND q CO.,

IMPORTERS, No Ss Market street, Philadelphia; No
l02 Broadway, New York, receiving aud offer
for sale Market prices, excellent assortment of the
following goods.
Cloths and Doeslns, Of Covers Schmidt schnabels,
Boclsrhurmann Schroeder, and others, consigned to
them direct from the manufacturers.
French, Swiss. and German Silks, Fancy and Staple
Goods of the and Styles suitable for the spring
season. ....a .H#Ee
Also sole agency for the United States OF j. NJ Caron
Co.'s Fancy Gilt and silk Buttons and other fabrics.
mar a.
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ITEMS FOR THE GREAT ExHIBIrIos.-Mr.
Croall of Edinburgh, has invented carriage
which can be stopped from the inside in case
of danger.
The Observer somewhat equivocally observes
that emo object produced at the forthcoming
exhibition will contain more matter of solid in
terest than Mr.. Wyld's hoLlov globe Z,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07

EXTENSIVE LEAD MISE.-The richest lead
mines in the Northwest have recently been dis
covered in subterranean cave near Dubuque,
Iowa. In the space of six hours 126, 665 lbs.
of mineral were taken from it. The cave is
several hundred feet in length, varying in
height and width, and throughout the entire
extent the mineral appears in greater or less
abundance.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07

Sometime since the Archbishop of Paris adj
dressed pastoral letter to his clergy, recon-
mending them to abstain from political agita-
ton. The Bishop of Chartres, NJ. Clnusel de
Coussergues, has issued pastoral, in which he
attacks the pastoral Of the Archbishop Of Paris.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-07
French and German Looking Glass Depot,
M 7b BrIfin,ore Sfreef

DARRATT 4 DEBEET, Carvers and Cilders, manufac
ID turers of every variety of Plain ind Ornamental
Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Window Cornces
Brackets Bracket Tables, Ceiling Muuldngs, &C., &c
Also constantly on hand, full assortment Of Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work re-gilt
glasses inserted in old Frames &C. Prices low and work
Unsurpassed in beauty of finish and durability by any
other establishment The public Is respectfully invited
~ nxnnine our stock before purchasing elsewhere