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TINHE "NILE BOAT" or Glympses Of the Land
IL of Egypt by W. II. Bartlett.
The Literature an Literary men OF Great Bh-
tain and Ireland, by A. Mills, author OF Lectures
TAYLOR & MAURY,
SAINTS booksellers, near 9th st.
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cuoRcE n. BIBB. Counsellor at Law,

GEORGE III. BIBB, Counsellor AT LAW
OFFERS his professional keryicesln the supreme
~ Court ofthe United States, the Clrcmtand Or
phan's courts for the Distrlctof Columbla, claims
before the Courtot tCommisslonersuhaeI9 our trealy
with Mexico, and in claims upon the Treasury.
Office corner IF and 9Th streets, opposite west end
of Patent Office square; entrancefrom east side OF
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SCHOOL BOOKS.--All kinds in use IN the eily
- or noighborhood fhe best aud latest tdi-
tions in every ease, at extreme low prices.
sent FRANCK TAYLOR.
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS

Commissioner of the General Land Office
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JTARPERS MAGAZINE, for August, just ia
HI sued, and for sale by
TAYLOR s. MAURY,
July 81 Booksellers, near 9th street.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

NATIVE AMERICAN PARTY IN PENNSYLVANIA
We learn by telegraphic despatch, that the
Native American State Convention met at Har-
risburg, yesterday morning, at 9 o'clock. A
difficulty occurred in organizing, and part
withdrew. James P. Verree, of Philadelphia,
was then chosen President with number Of
Vice Presidents, and committee appointed to
report resolutions. Mr.. Brewster, chairman of
the committee, in short time offered q series
of resolutions sustaining the Compromise and
declaring it inexpedient to nominate State
ticket, which were adopted The american
Standard was repudiated as the organ of the
party, and after appointing State Executive
Committee, the Convention adjourned sine die.
But the seceders met ut 10 o'clock and nomi-
mated Kimber Cleaver, of Schuyldl county,
for Governor, and Mcdonald, of Armstrong, for
Canal Commissioner. Resolutions were adopted
nominating Garrett Davis, of Kentucky, for
President, and d. Coates, of New Jersey, for
Vice President No nomination was made for
the Judgesbips.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

IMPROVED CRUToHEs.-Mr. JOHN s. GALLAHER,
jr., who is well and favorably known to many of
our readers, and whose affection calling for the
use of crutches constitutes by no means the
mtst prominent of his peculiarities, walked into
our Office this morning with pair Of new and
beautiful ''props," for the novel construction
of which he is about taking out patent. This
crutch is neat, light and elegant. At the lower
end there is q combinations extension ferule OF
brass, by means of which the length of the
crutch can be extended or contracted at will.
The extremity is rounded off with knob, from
which projects bulb Of gum elastic, or gutta-
percha, to prevent noise, injury to the floors,
and the harsh jar that attends the putting down
the crutch upon hard ground.
The upper portion, upon which the arm rests,
is steel elliptical spring, which rests upon a
strong spiral spring, having its insertion in the
firmly bound staff AS we look upon these sup
ports in admiration of the skill and inventiv,
genius which they display, we cannot doub
that the gratitude of many an invalid ant
MANNED person will be offered to its inventor
whose own walk in life will certainly be accel
Grated by this excellent achievement.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
Obsolete Coin.

To the Editors of the American Telegraph
GENTLEMEN: 1t will generally be admitted
that the half-worn Spanish CT cent pieces, which
have for several generations formed part of
our currency, have become almost nuisance,
particularly since the coinage of the last two
convenient little pieces by the Mint mean
the half dime and the three-cent piece. Nothing
SO much contributed to bring the halfdime into
circulation over the interior of the country as
the creation Of postage rate of that amount.
| wish now to ask you to call the attention of
Mr.. Hall, our efficient Postmaster General, to
the Spanish six-cent pieces. He has done
much for the public convenience, and is doubt
less willing to do more. Can he not issue an
order to all the country post offices to receiUe
these defective coins, including eightcent pieces,
pistareens, and short quarters or twenty-cent
pieces and enclose them to the Department
here to be disposed of? am convinced this can
our city silversmiths, who told me that old
silver-ware or plate is not offered in half the
quantities that the metal is needed by the jew
elers, and that consequently these artisans have
to resort to melting down the coinage of the
country. 1 was further told, that in all prob
ability the Washington silver-workers could buy
all the old coins from the Department now in
circulation in the country If so, this would
be great convenience to the multitude of the
people, as much, very much is lost in each year
by our dealing in fractions of cent, whereas, if
these short coins were out Of use, this would
not be so.
and let us see if he will not serve the whole
country by issuing an order as here suggested.
JEFFERSON.
WAsHINGToN July 23 1851.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
Review OF the Northern Markets for
yesterday.
Office ofMe american Telegraph, July

Office Of the american Telegraph, July "a.
BALTIMORE, July 49, p. m-sales to-day Of 400 bbls.
Howard street four fresh ground from old wheat at
$41211 also, small sale from wheat at $4.26.
Sale also Of 600 bbls City Mills -four new, at $3.50
Sales of good to prime red wheat at so9s5c of white
at s59S6c; and Of family -four, white, at 90@95c.
Sales Of at 6o@62c. for white and 100000. for
yellow.
New YORK, July 23Sales Of Is 900 bbls. of -four at
s4o6@$41215 for State brands, and 81 ESQ s443 for
southern. Rye -four $3.37L
Sales of Genesee wheat at 1885, and white at 98102c
Sales Of 200 bushels at &c., for Mixed and 59c
for round yellow. Rye roc Oats 40945c.
Sales Of new pork at $14S715; prime at $12
87l9S13 Sales Of lard ut $1,000
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

LOLA Monies ComNG.--We learn from an
authentic source that Mrs. Heald, alias Lola
Monies, alias the Countess of Landsfelt, will
visit this country in September or October, with
Spanish ballet company 1t is to be presumed
that this is speculation, taking her notoriety
as capital, and American curiosity rs the raw
material out Of which to manufacture the means
of reviving her fallen splendor. She will, of
course, draw crowds until everybody has seen
her once, and, If she is handsome and dances
well, may be as successful as she evidently an
! ticipates.--N. Y. Tribune.
There are many Of the same sort of women
in this country already, but no lady ever will
lingly goes under the same roof with one Of
them. Wepredict the failure of this speculation.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

AN ANTEDILUvIAN SKELEToN.-A Rheims
(French) journal gives the following item of
intelligence, which we translate and pass along
for what it is worth:
"Science must, for once at least, hazard the
solution of the important question whether or
not the human species has sensbly degenerated
since the days of the antediluyians. Behold
the fact: M. L, of Rheims, in digging a
cellar, has found embedded in the chalk forma-
ton human skeleton, quite well preserved,
which is not less than four meters lover thir-
teen feet) in height According to this, the
men of the present day would be mere dwarfs
by the side of those of former times. M. l.,
it is said, intends to enrich the museum of nat
ural history with this curious relic of the past "
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

APpoINTMENT.-We learn that Mr.. CAREY II.
II. DAVIS, an intelligent, energetic, and worthy
young man, (son Of @. L. M. DAVIS, Of Louis
vile, sterling warrior in the Wing cause ! has
this morning been appointed to clerkship in
the Pension Office. Mr.. D. is one who win not
disappoint where every man is expected to do
his duty, and We take pleasure in recording his
good fortune.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

THREE EXECUTIONS IN ONE DAY IN New
is appointed for the execu-
ton of Charles f. Douglass, Edward Benson,
and Frederick Clements, the three sailors con-
victed of the murder of the second mate of the
bark Glen, in September last. There is no
probability of pardon or reprieve. They are
said to be resigned to death.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
ATTENTION, HoUsE-KEEPERs! !

JUIIN ID. HAMMAUK'S
Grocery and Provision Store, corner of 1871 and
ID streets.
has just added to his stock usually kept on hand
Ill choice lot Of Wines and Liquors, and inten ds
keeping full supply Of every thing kept In his ne and
is determined to sell cheap any other ESTABLISHING Mt
In the District
fresh lot Of Hams and Shoulders Just received at Il
cheap corner, 1914 and streets.
jy A-N J. ID. III.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
WASHINGTON, July %, 1861.
The Revolution at Cuba a Hoax.

We learn by telegraphic despatch from
Charleston, dated yesterday, thrt the schr. Sea
Gull, having Havana dates Of the 18th, arrived
at Savannah on Tuesday that the health of the
Island was good, but two cases of cholera hay
ing occurred, and that the news of the insur-
rection at Principe is all hoax. 1t created
some excitement at Havana, which however
speedily subsidized
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
NEW GROCERY STORE,

Corner Of Massachusetts, Avenue and 18th street.
rNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the citizens
i of Washington and the adjacent country that he
has just opened large and fresh assortment of GRoCE
R1ES, consisting in part as follows viz:
Fresh Family Flour choice Teas of the latest importa
tons and finest avors Moca Java Rio, and Padang Cof
fee; Sperm, Adamantne, and Taow Candles; Salt Mack
erel, Herrngs and Cod Fish; prime lot of Bacon, and
lot of superior Sugarcured HAMS ALSO Liquors, consist
ing of superior Brandy, Wnc Old Rye Whisky, Ale, Of
the best brands; ALSO large assortment Of Boots and
Shoes, &c, &c
He pledges himself to sell his goods as low any
house In the city, having reference to quality
To the country Dealers he particularly invites them to
give him CALL He will take any kind of country pro-
duce in exchange for goods.
He solicits a call from all.
Don't forget the cheap Of Massachusetts,
and 18th street Il. w. HALL.
jy 15-H
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

Madame LABoRDE, the brilliant French singer,
being at Bordeaux, staring at the Opera, was
Frustrated by q bouquet which, thrown by on
enthusiastic admirer, hit her in the face with
shock so violent rs to cause her to faint, and
the performance to be broken off
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

A VETERAN.-Thomas Johnson, seaman,
died at the Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, on
Saturday, the 18th instant, aged one hundred
years. This old tar is believed to have been
the last survivor of the gallant crew who so well
sustained Paul Jones in his desperate conflict
with the Scraps, in 1879.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

SINGULAR FAcT.-It is recorded as a singular
fact, that during the late terrible confagration
at San Francisco, not single house of worship
of any kind was destroyed, while every gam
bling house but three was burned. Exchange
1t would be singular if they had been in the
wayl
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
FIRE INSURANCE.
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
Money Capital 100000.
ID. A. HALL, agent
PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
Nancy Canital &3OO. 600.

Money CaPital $3Oo,O9'
i X. w. LATHAM, Agent -
Old-estdbished Companies of Hartford Connecticut.
against FIRE all descriptions of property land
both and country in the District Of Columbia and
vicinity ALSO steamboats, and vessels with their car
goes,) in port the Potomac
The business of the above-named Companies will be
conducted for the agents. by 7. M. HANSON,
At the Potomac Savings Bank, Seventh street, oppo
site the Post Office. jy 12-eo3w
PLAYING-CARDs.
Just RECEIVED this day lot of superior Playing
tlemen; consisting of Eagle, Ellser, and Steamboat
Brands, plain and fancy backs.
For sale cheap by JAS. I. LLOYD,
jy eft Pa. av., 8 doors east of 18th street.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
On I street, betaceen 9th and 10Th streets.
MFRS. c. and Miss NJ. A. cox will resume their duties
Nl teachers in this Seminary on the first Monday
in September next All the branches Of English edu
cation taught by them, also French, Music and
Painting, and they may the instruction thorough
To those parents who have daughters to educate they
would beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men for character and qualifications.
Terms for board and tuition moderate.
William Jones, NJ. d., Washington.
James +. Halliday, esq, do
A. Il. Cunningham, esq, do
Gen. r. G. Weightman do
Rev. Mr. Prettyman, Female Institute, Wilmington,
Delaware.
r. G. Bowie, esq, Baltimore.
Samuel M. Janney, springdae Boarding School, Lou
doun county, Va.
Rev +. Jacobs, Charleston, sc. jy 22-3t
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
PATENT LIGHTNING RODS.

r SPRATT, ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTKU
u. METALLURGIsT, and Double Iatentee % ths ~
1rored Liqtg Rods-These superior Rods are of car
BOMBED anneaed ron with zinc protectors and electro
positive elements combined in their manufacture thus
rendering them equal to copper They are
in ten feet lengths with accurately fitted brass screw
connecting joints, entire new style OF metallic pa
tented attachments for brick or frame buildings Also
1patented,) forming lock; the whole mounted with
solid platinum silver point paented twelve inches long,
surrounded the base with the angular godplated
gative magnets which the to an extraor
binary extent of dschargng the opposite elements OF the
most fearful thunderstorm, and embrace the entire per-
lection of science up to the present time In addition
they are furnished with angular goldpated negative
magnets thus guarding laeraly the whole constituting
the magnificent and silent conductor presented
to the public.
All orders left with the subscriber, with Mr.. A.
Duffy, opposite National Iegencer office, 7th street.
will be promptly attended to.
Nv 23-6td&law6w* G. w. HEYDON, Agent
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

TELEGRAPH IN CUBA.-The New Orleans Delta
of the 18th inst states that Mr.. Kennedy, the
chief operator in the Office of the Atlantic Tele-
graph Line in that city, was to leave that day
for Havana under contract with the Cuban
authorities, to establish a system of magnetic
telegraphs in the island.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

The Eoen'ng Post has private advices from
Kentucky, to the effect that Cassius M. Clay
will probably poll at least ten thousand votes
for Governor in that State, as the Emancipation
candidate.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

Rev. THEoPHILUs FIsKE, the original electro
biologist of this city, is lecturing on his " won
derful SCIENCE" in London.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,
I'm 10 10 O'clock mn Io-tI1u

United States-A Whaling, steamer Mount
Vernon; W Wheeler, Baltimore; Raiford and lady
Miss Straup Havana; James Gineraty, Washington;
Alex Hart, do; Sanders, Penna; Danl James, Balt
more; Mrs Fowler, do.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

IT OST-Between Washington and the Academy"
IL Georgetown-a Gold chased Band BRACELET,
having the initials ON II. s." engraved thereon. The
finder will receive liberal reward and the best thanks of
the owner by applying to DIR. SM00T, or J. b. PLEA
SAINTS, Treasury Department jy A-@
DUFF ENVELOPEs-oNE DOLLAR FOR A
ID THOUSAND. Another lot just received by
TAYLOR MAURY,
jy "a Booksellers Pa. nv, near 9th at.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

ARRIVAL OF THE AMERIoA.-We learn that
this steamer arrived at Boston at seven o'clock
this morning but up to our time for going to
press we have not received an item of her news.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
NOTICE

A Regular Meeting Of the J0URNEYMEN CABI-
IA NET MAKERS SOCIETY of the District of Colum-
ba held on the evening Of the 10th instant Mr. JOSEPH
X. PLANT and Mr.. FRENCH JOHNSON unanimously
expelled from membership in said Society they having
violated the rules by working for Mr. W. Mol GRIPS he
having refused to pay the prices.
HENRY FORREST,
jy 24-1tA Secretary
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

JUSTICE FALLEN.-We learn from French
paper now before us, that tragi-comic incident
lately happened at the tribunal of Pithiviers, in
France which was the occasion of much merri-
ment. M. Genteur, of the Orleans bar, was
engaged in case with NJ Templier, Of the
Paris bar, as the opposing counsel. All at
once, in the midst of NJ. Genteurs plea, the three
judges holding the court, the States attorney,
and the clerk disappeared altogether, sinking
down through the floor as by theatrical trap,
to the great amazement Of the spectators 1t
was the floor supporting the bench, which, Civ
ing way, irreverently carried with it the whole
equipage of justice. However, rs no person
was wounded, the accident caused much amuse-
ment; the scattered papers were collected, the
TT, bar and spectators repaired to another
III, and M. Genteur continued his argument
at the very point where he had
left off three-quarters of an hour before.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

The Mexican Board and DR.. Davis.
We have not understood any one as censuring
DIR. D., for all know that from bis position no 10
subject to the control and direction OF the FIRE.
sident and the State Department. we never
theless cheerfully comply with the request Of q
well informed and responsible person who pre-
SCENTS for publication the following explanation:
| understand from good authority, that the
structures of your correspondent A. b." in
yesterdays Telegraph, were undeserved, SO far
as they affect DR.. Davis. The law certainly
says that the papers, when done with, shall be
returned to the State Department; but neither
the President nor Secretary of State CONSTITUTES
that to mean, that they shall be returned at
once, in state of chaotic confusion. Doctor
Davis, / understand, was DESTROYS, two months
ago, to give up the documents, but the Act
ing Secretary of State declined to take them
until they were indexed, and synopsis made
of every paper, there being no Spanish scholar
in the Department who could be spared for
such duty. Besides, it is deemed important
that proper index and synopsis should be
made before the papers leave the files of the
late Commissioner, so as to avoid the possibility
of any losses or confusion arising hereafter,
when the papers are called for by Congress, as
they undoubtedly will be next winter. Doctor
Davis certainly was absent, by permission OF
the President, tsoo days. which, however, may
be pardoned, when'it is known that for nearly
four months past, ever since the date of his
commission, he has attended every day at the
office, sometimes till late at night.
The office is considered as being part of the
State Department, though not in the same
building; and if any losses were sustained the
responsibility would be just as great upon the
Secretary of State and the President as if the
papers were in the Northeast Executive
Building" AS to the care which is manifested
in preventing the papers from being examined,
or +" distracted" perhaps some Of the agents
of the claimants can speak more feelingly than
/ can.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

TAKE N0TICE---sELLING OFF AT VERY Low
PRICES.
IHE subscriber being DESTROYS Of closing out his en-
tire stock Of Spring and Summer Goods, will offer
great bargains in
French Jackonets, Silk Tissues, Bareges, French
Chintzes, Lawns, Ginghams Barge do lanes anu
Silk Of all kinds -
Plaid and plain Swiss and Cambria Muslins
Irish Linens Linen and silk Handkerchiefs
parasois ponnets Ribbons, Flowers, Hosiery and
Gloves of every description ut
Plain and embroidered white Grape Shaws'
Also, -,,,4 - ,
French Cloths Cassimeres Marseies ana SIX vest
ings, French Drap dEte and Cashmeret.
Together with great many other goods all OF which
proise TO sell at very rates as the stock must be
p,saad ont w = 80 WIN. r. RILEY,
~ Tim cor, Stn 81, OPP oenere marke1
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

TAYLOR d. MAURY, Booksellers and
i Stattoners, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th
street. have constantly hand full assortment Of
BLANK BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS, PENS, INK, and
PAPER Of every variety for sale at New York prices
June 2S--tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
DIED,

In st. Louis, the 18th instant of the cholera Capt
JOHN 7. MICKUM formerly Of Washington, in the 18th
year of his age.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

aay- Anonymous communications receive no
attention.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
FARMERS HOTEL.

Rockville Montgomery County, Maryland.
THE subscriber accommodate thirty or forty board
j ers during the Summer and Fall. The village II
perfectly healthy with fine water
June 24-tAuR1 y, KIDwELI.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

INFORMATION TO THE LADIES.
4 NEW SUPPLY of beautiful DRESS GAPS, fancy
IN and plain trimming, Of different prices Also
White and Colored HOODS, for Ladies going 10 tne
Mrs COLLISIONS Cheap Fancy & Millinery
w 23-tf Store, It'll st. HD- above IL.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24

A LII of Harper Brothers Publications.
IA All of Appleton's Publications.
All of Putnams Publications,
Little Browns, Boston; and all books published In
the United States.
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
June 2S--n Booksellers, near sth 81.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-24
WORTH KNOWING!

TTNHOSE who wish permanent place to procure the
i best BOOTS and SHOES, plain or fashionable would
do well to call at JANNEYS, Eighth street, the
General Post Office June 26-lm*