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SIR JOHN Observation-Disclosures expedition is
about to be fitted out in England, to search for
Sir John Franklin and those who accompanied
him but we greatly fear that there is little
chance that any exploration will be successful.
Humanity, however, requires that efforts shall
be continued so long as any hope remains of
discovering the lost navigators. The American
expedition will find them if they be alive, and
in a position to be reached by courage and dar-
ing enterprise; but it is to be apprehended that
the vessel commanded by Sir John Franklin has
been destroyed among the icebergs and the
officers and crew lost. If alive and detained by
ice in any of the various inlets at the North, it
is surprising that no intelligence of the fact
should have been received from any of the ma
tives.
The new expedition is to consist of small
vessel, the Prince Albert, Qately engaged in
the search, under command of Captain Ken
nedy, of the United States, said to be peculiarly
well qualified for the undertaking; and it is
designed to make extensive inland excursions,
when the vessel shall be laid up for the winter.
1t would be particularly gratifying to have Sir
John Franklin and his companions rescued
through the agency of Americans; though we
think there is little prospect that it can be done
by any one.
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MEDICAL LECTURES.

We invite attention to the course of clinical
lectures to be delivered by DR.. Morgan on
Thursday afternoons at five o'clock, at the
Washington Infrmary. The conscientious or
ambitious student cannot neglect these lectures
even though those in other departments be from
any necessity sighted
1t will be observed, also, that such persons
ms are unable to pay for medical advice may, at
the times above named, consult with Dr. M.
free of expense.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11
wAsHINGToNIANs IN CALIFORNIA.


We did not observe the following until we
found it in the Baltimore Clipper of this
morning: #o
In letter published in the Republic this
morning, dated San Francisco, March 4th, the
writer says: Il have seen quite a number of
former residents of Washington here, among
them John Edwards, John Shaw, and Messrs.
Bryant and Richie They, with the rest of
your boys, are all well, and either doing or
likely to do well, because they are prudent and
Industrious 1t is somewhat remarkable that
the four gentlemen named have the christian
name Of John The father of Mr.. Edwards,
of this city, has received letter from his son,
in which he remarks, among other things, that
San Francisco is a Sodom, and Sacramento a
Gomorrah; and as to the general iniquity which
prevails, no one can fathom it. The recent
accounts represent much distress among the
laboring classes, the wages being reduced in
consequence of the scarcity of money"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

FREDERICK s. HILL, esq, died suddenly, in
Boston, on Monday. He was formerly pub
Usher in that. city, but went on the stage, in
1880; was stage manager to Mr.. Pelby, at the
opening of the Warren theatre, and afterwards
went to the South. He was a man Of talent,
and his translation of the "Six Degrees of
Crime" has long kept place on the stage
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

LAW AND MECHANIcs.-The Bar has long been
crowded with aspirants, of every degree of cal
ibre and qualification. 1t is extremely pleasant
to gaze on the hill of fame and to imagine ones
self standing on its summit, admired and envied
by the gazers below. How few, comparatively,
realize their dreams. Years pass on, without
adding reputation or practice to one half of the
Bar, who, in despite of manifest failure, from
incompetency on their part, or from adverse
causes, still persist in the vain contest. Hap
PLY, another and more judicious direction is
about to be given to the public mind on this
subject. The New York Mirror well remarks
"The Bar is no longer the resort of the am
bilious youths of our country. The mechanic
departments are being preferred there are now
thirty young gentlemen in this city, that have
received liberal educations, who are serving
their times as shipwrights architects car
penters, &c. In few years the United States
viii have the most accomplished mechanics in
the world. new class is springing up, who
will put the present race of mechanics in the
shade. The union of substantial education
with mechanical skill will effect this. Indeed,
already we could name some mechanics who
are excellent mathematicians acquainted with
French and German, and able to study the
books in those languages connected with their
vocations. Heretofore fond fathers were wont
to educate their sons rs doctors or lawyers, to
insure their responsibility and success. That
day is passed Mechanics will now take the
lead and in a few years will supply the large
portion of the State and Federal Government"
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NEW YORK MARKET.

g. NEW YORK, April 10--6 p
Stocks firm. U. S. 6's, 1867, 116s Sterling ex-
change 1917.
Flour is firm and in good dcmand-saes of 1000 bbls
common straight brands at $45o@462a Southern
S4.6s@4.s1 Genesee $494@$5. Corn meal $3@$312 n.
Rye flour quiet at $337L.
Wheat quiet-red 9S@100; Genescc 113@114 Corn is
steady Sales Of 1000 bushels yellow 81 cents Some
holders asking higher rates at the close of the mar
ket. Rye rs cents. Oats 4S@50 cents. Barley 81 %.
Provisions seady-saes of Mess Pork at $751; sales
of prime Mess Beef at S5@1625 and Prime Pork at $50
625. Extra Hams sl4@S5s cents Sales of 300 kegs of
Lard at 1a0SA cents.
Groceries steady, and prices unchanged; Rio coffee at
10L91oA cents. New Orleans Sugar 1904 cents.
The steamers has not affected the prices Cotton
but the market is active Sales to-day of 20S0 bales
mddling, at 12@12I
Whisky $500 2419 cents in bbls.
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WASHINGTON
TO THE BUSINESS PUBLIC.
" Be thou the first our efforts to befriend-
His praise Is lost who waits till ALI commend .

We have yet to make the first effort in the
business of soliciting advertising patronage for
our columns. The advertisements with which
we are daily favored are sent to us voluntarily.
The duties of our office do not permit our visit
ing men of business for such a purpose; nor
does the practice accord with our notions of
propriety and true business policy. Yet we
are very thankful for what we receive, and beg
leave to extend the invitation to the use of our
columns to all who desire to resort to the true
and most profitable method of making known
their ability to accommodate the public.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

FLIGHT OF A PIGEoN.-A bird, known by
fanciers as a Skirrnum, recently accomplished
in England the novel feat of flying from two
opposite points to its home at night Several
hundred persons assembled to see the pigeon
let off. The night was dark and foggy, and the
bird, though losing tho stakes upon the match,
which was against time, reached his goal His
owner offers to lay wager that he can fly ten
miles in the dark.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

A VILE CALuMNY TRACED TO ITS SOURCE
Madam Johnston told me that she heard
Green's wife say that Ingram's wife told her,
that Madam Huggens heard the woman say,
that Miss Berrien thought, that Branch's wife
believed, that Mrs. Anderson reckoned, that
Ingram's wife heard Branch's wife guess, that
she heard Miss Johnston say, that she thought
that Mrs. Ingram believed, that Mrs. Eaton was
no better than her neighbors!"
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The markets are unchanged.

CURIOUS DIsCoyERY.--NearW islock, in Baden,
large mine has lately been discovered, which it
is supposed has not been worked for thousand
years, and then by the Romans, who sought
only for silver and lead, and left every thing else.
The mine is said to contain some fifty thousand
tons of oxide of zinc, used in the manufacture
of zinc paint.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

New CHARACTER Hardy, who was so
much addicted to the bottle as to be always
under the influence of liquor, previous to n
masquerade night, inquired of Foote, "what
new character he ought to appear in" "New
character" said the other "suppose you 90
sober, my lord" He took the hint of the come
dian, and actually reformed
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SUDDEN DEATH.

We regret to learn that Mr.. JOHN b. VIM
GARD, an accountant in the house of Messrs
Harper & Co., Of this city, aged about twenty
four years, died at half-past four o'clock this
morning, at the residence of Mr.. J. Sargent,
on + street. after an illness of twenty-four
hours.
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NEW YoRK, April III p. m.

The steamer Washington, from Southamp-
ton, arrived here yesterday. She brings two
hundred and fifty thousand doubloons.
A fire last night considerably injured the
Howard House, and destroyed two adjoining
buildings.
counted yesterday, and amounted to eleven and
q half millions.
The markets are unchanged
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The existing vacancy in the House is in thu
Providence district, where the Wings have thu
power to elect their candidate if they ar,
united
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

nag 1t is related of King John, of England
that the tomb of one who had violently opposed
him being shown to him, he was advised by
one of his courtiers to destroy it. "God for
bid was the reply; I" ] would that all my enc
mics were as honorably buried"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

DEPARTURE OF AMIN BEy.-The steamship
Canada sailed from Boston on Wednesday with
n large number Of passengers, among whom
were Amin Bey and suite.
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MOVE AMONG THE TAILORs.

rTE SUBSCRIBER respectfully tenders his thanks to
his customers and the public for their patronage for
many years extended to him the Avenue, and informs
them that he has been compelled, by contemplated
at the old stand TO change for the present
his place of business. lie has fitted up store Eighth
street third door from the Avenue where he hopes still
the public acceptably and solicit continuance
their favors.
invited as he has made arrangements for making them
up to order, in the most superior STYLE and prices to
suit the times. 7. j. STEER,
APP LIT Merchant Tailor
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WORDS VERSUS AcTIoNs.-Let your words
teach your children to be good, temperate, pure
and frugal Let them at the same time see you
sustaining q man in high official position whom
they think you suppose to be drunkard a
debauchee, and spendthrift
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AN OBITUARY NOTICE

The New York Tribune of Wednesday contains
the following:
"DEATH OF NOTED ScAMP.-Charles Leo
pold, alias q half-a-dozen other names, who has
made much noise in the world as thief, died
at the Penitentiary hospital yesterday, Of small
pox. He was under conviction for grand lar
ceny, and there we're four other indictments
against him for the same offence"
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Expressly for this paper.

Decision OF the Boston Commit ssiOn er
In the case OF Symmes, the Fugitive
Slave.
BosToN, April 1l--Noon.
The Commissioner gave his decision to-day,
remanding Symmes, the fugitive slave, to his
master. Mr.. Summer applied to Judge Wood
bury last night for awrit of habeas corpus, on
the warrant against Symmes for assaulting the
officer. The Judge will decide this afternoon.
Symmes is in custody Of the marshal, awaiting
the decision .....
All is quiet.
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IMPORTED SAUCES, &C.
HhR.DW ARE, &c.

lrahb w nnG, HC,
S--xrw~-> large )rtment on hand at very low
~-sz9 prices, and nc EDITIONS received almost daily
1AXA Also, general assortment of Bar Iron
tss1Exx&SG2 anil Steel, hxles and Springs, Wagon
Boxes, Cut and Wrought Nails and Spikes, Tin OF all
kinds Zinc, Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe, Iron and Copper
Wire Roofing Plate, spelter Sheet Copper, Pumps, &C.
CAMPBELL C0YLE,
mp 10--eo5ws Sign OF the Anvil, Penn avenue.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

PHILADELPHIA, April TO-
The announcement of the arrival Of the steamer Africa
at New York with adyices from Liverpool to the Goth ut
noting further advance in cotton has caused holders to
put prices but buyers hold off, and decline purchasing
until the private letters come to hand.
The -four market is quiet The demand for export is
limited and only 6Oo7Oo bbs sold at $3.50 y bbl There
is increased demand for city consumption at $4,000
1864 for common and good brands, and $475@$5 for
extra. Rye -four is scarce, and commands $3.50. Corn
meal is in rather better demand Sales of 600 bbs part
at S2.s7 II q, Dbl, and part at a trife less
GRANWheat is in good demand. Sales of prime Penn
sylvauia red at ST. and good white at o4 bushel Rye
is Sales of 500 bushels at 6s cents and 1000 bush
els at price kept private Corn is in demand at 63 cents
aoat but there is scarcely any offering Oats in de-
mand at 4445 cents bushcthe latter rate from store
Whisky is scarce, and prices tend upwards Sales OF
bbls ut % cents The market is bare of hhds
Er. RuLLetil
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BAREGE DE LANES.

HAVE In store rs pieces Barge dc LANES, embracing
all the styles and qualities which will be off at
cost to make room for Summer Goods. Also, lot of
Fouard SILK, at rs and 81 cents-decidcd bargains
with almost every article in the Dry Goods line. The
whole of which will be sold Mt the very lowest prices for
cash. q. W. VERIFY,
ap 10--2wf Penn, avenue, bet 7th and 9Th sts.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-11

GEN. CHILDs will relieve Gen. Persifer Smith
in the California command. The latter will
succeed the late Gen. Brooks, at San Antonio
| in Texas.
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A practical printer, or a person with some
experience in editing country paper, can hear
Of good situation for business by applying at
the office of the american Telegraph.
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FOREIGN NEws.-0ur telegraphic despatch of
yesterday comprised all the items of Importance
we have yet received of the Africa's news.
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JAMES w. SHEAHAN,
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGETOWN
COLLEGE,


Cb,7,ey Of j. and 18Th streets, Washington CITY.
SUMMER COURSE.
FACULTY.
NoBLE YOUNG, NJ d. Professor Of Principles and Prac
tice of Medicine.
CHARLES H. LEBERMAN, NJ. D.. Professor of Institutes
and Practice of Surgery
FLoDoARDo HOWARD, NJ. d. Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Wouien and Children.
JOHNSON ELIOT, M. d., Professor of Anatomy
osHuA RTcmE NJ. d. Professor of Institutes of Medi-
cine
JAMES NJ AUSTIN, NJ. D., Professor of Materia Medica
and Therapeutics
j. w. H. LovEJoY, NJ. D., Professor of Chemistry.
SAMUEL w. EVERETT, NJ D., Adjunct Professor and De-
monstrator of Anatomy.
The Jectt will commence the second Monday in
May, and continue four months
Clinical Lectures will be delivered, and operations per-
formed pc ents from the nfrmary and Public Dispen
sary attached to the College, commencing in May and
tinuing during the year.
Fee for the full course $7o Matrcuation (paid only
oncc) So Gu aduation, $685. Demonstrators ticket 80;
Perpetual tick $780, Fee for those who have attended
two full cours IS in other Colleges $50.
For further Information address the Registrar.
FL0D0ARD0 HOWARD NJ. d.
ap 3-Th&M1rn Registrar, corner II and 10th streets
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TO OUR CITY READERS.

TO OUR CITY READERS.
We cannot resist the temptation to insert the latest pos
sibe item of Geographic news; and it will therefore be
often out of power to have the paper served in the
Departments before three o'clock. Those who prefer it
be served at their houses and shall carefully note
any such changes may be requested.
ADVERTISERS will please cndeayor to send In their vors
before IL o'clock, if possible.
B4- Do people generally know that short advertise
ments published in the AMERICAN TELEGRAPH for
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TELEGRAPH will please aorte their and residences
and hand the cards papers carriers leave them
at our counter
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HENRY JANNEY,

NTOTICE.-The Journeymen Coachmakers, Wheel
y wrights and Backsmiths Of the city of Washington
are requested to meet in front Of the City Hall Mon
day. the 14th instant at 10 o'clock, m it is in
temptation 10 have general turnout.
There will also be meeting of the Society held Mt Mr.
NJ SNYDERS Shop on the corner Of 18th and streets
on Friday evening" the 18th Instant at hafpast o'clock
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MARRIAGE.

On Tuesday evening, the LIST instant at Soona Fairfax
county, Va by the Rev. Il. N. Whaey JAMES I. CLOSE
esq., of Saratoga county, NJ " to Miss A. ELIZA SHERMAN.
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Commercial.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE, April up M
FLoUR-We note sales today Of 500 barrels Howard
Street Flour at $3.50 There was inquiry for City Mills
-four this morning but did not hear of any sales The
last sales were at $3.50
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Bsas~ The Crescent City sailed yesterday from
New York, for Chagres, with one hundred and
fifty passengers.
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LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES


~ H. EDMoNsToN, opposite oddFelows Hall, begs
leave to call the attention Of his customers and the
public generally, to his stock Of the above articles
sc received all Of which he Is selling at very reduced
prices for cash enumeraes portion of the articles;
FOR LADIES-Black bronze, and colored Cater Boots,
Mt al so; do do do Half Caters at 81 25 black bronze,
and colored Morocco Slippers, Mt rs cents and 81.
FOR MISSES-Black, bronze, and colored CATERS ut
Il and 81 25 do do, do Half Caters and Cater Buskns;
black Kid and Morocco Slippers and walking Shoes.
FOR CIIlLDREN.-He has on hand perhaps as large
and as good assortment of Cdrens Shoes as IL to be
found in the city, including Childrens Walking Shoes,
chdrens black, bronze blue green, and fancy coored
Cater Boots; Pumps, Morocco Buskins Ties, &c, &c. all
prices.
FOR GENTLEMEN.-Patent leather neat and tasty
Congress Caters and patent leather Shoes of all shapes
Also common peggcd Shoes and all other descriptions Of
Gentlemen's shoes now in
Determined to please, he will offer his stock at the very
lowest prices, and respectfully soicits call from pur-
chasers before making their selections elsewhere
He prepared to manufacture all articles in Ladies' and
Gentlemens line and TO do repairing in the best manner
and at the shortest notice.
Rs- Remember the store, mar @-eodim
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JUST OPENED-LADIEs OUTFITTIN

JUST 0PENED-LADIEs' OUTFITTINGs.
cSnEA New style Ladies' CIIENE CRAyATS.
VnR Buffalo and Tortose-shell TUCK and Side Combs
NVM Ladies and Gentlemens Buffalo and Shell PORTE
MONNAIES, Gentlemens Cravats and Crayat Buckles
French Lace, JACK FROST, and Gimp BoNNETS
New and beautiful assortment of RIBB0NS-cheap
FANS of various styles and prices Gold Braids
Dress TrimminBs-colors for the season
Children's French Hats, very pretty.
hs- Call and examine, before purchasing elsewhere.
Mrs. II. COLLISIONS Millinery and Fancy
mp lift Store, SEVENTH STREET, above H.
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BSayn The New York Tribune has made q quo
tation of eight lines from our sketch of COLO
guy with Mr.. UPPER. 1t appears to us that
fairness, not to say generosity, towards that
gentleman, should have prompted the Tribune
to quote either more or less than it has done.
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DEATHS.

DCh1nO.
At his residence in Bladensburg yesterday the 10th
instant the Rev. JOHN SMITH, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church His funeral will take place tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock
In Georgetown the evening of the Sth instant Miss
MARY MILLER, daughter of William Parsons, esq.
NOR SALELots No. l. 2 3, s. s, 7, and 9, in square
l. No. 13l. These lots well adapted to gardening
purposes. Inquire at this Office apl1-1t*
Rs- Washington City Athenaeum.-The
regular weekly meeting of this Association will be held
at Temperance Hall this friday evening, at o'clock
ment OF the Indian tribes by the United States been
sstent with justice and humanity?
The public are invited to attend.
ap lit H. CAMERON, sec'y.
HS- Clinical Lcctures--Dr. MORGAN will de-
liver Clinical Lecture for students of medicine on every
Thursday afternoon, at n o'clock.
The invalid poor by calling at his Office at the above
time, will receive his especial attention gratuitousy
ap l1-Fr&Tu4t*
A MEETING of the Journeymen Carpenters held
"A in the Council Room, City Hall Thursday evening,
Resolred That we the Journeymen Carpenters of the
City Of Washington will not work for less than Al rs per
day, on and after Monday, April IA, 1851
JAMES A. COOPER,
VIM r. WOODWARD, Chairman.
Secretary. ap11-lt"
FNHE Potomac Savings, Bank Is open
every day, for the transaction of business from a.
m to p. m, and every Saturday from 9 a. M to
P. m. ap 11-eFr3t
NOT1CE.-AH persons interested in the annual
sessincnt of taxable property in the city of Wash
Board of Appeal will be in session the Assessors roo
basement story City Hail. Friday, the 18th instant,
from a. m. to p and viii continue from day day,
Sunday excepted during the hours purpose
Of hearing and deciding upon appeals Until the 2sh in
ap 1I--eotd Secretary of the Board Of Assessors
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At the Board to-day, Md. 6s closed at 103 bid, 1o4
asked quarterly SIS, soA bid, So asked sterling S. 81
bid; BALTIC 6's, $780, lo4 bid, 1o434 asked; 0 RR
Bonds 1857, 92 bid do shares rs bid, 1871 asked York
Cumb 20 bid 20 n asked; Bait susq, 38 bid 40 asked
Bait american.
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RHODE IsLAND.-All the vacancies but one
having been filled, the Legislature elect stands
as follows:
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARDl

d AN AWAY, on the ID March, 1851, my negro woman
III Catharine, alias Kitty Francis, The said woman IL
about five feet two inches high of rather delicate
form She Is supposed to be hiring out in Washington
free woman, perhaps secreted somewhere in the
District by people of color All persons hereby for
warned of hiring harboring the said negro, they
will be prosecuted for doing
zap l0-3t* JOHN p HILTON.