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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-26

rLAGETr, NEWTON, MAY. ~ CO. most r-s,~e sSuiry
announce 10 Washington
Of Of
hesitation
name n puu following, just received
pieces ladies' fancy dress silks embracing every
style IN design, Gun all priees
rich nd in
dress patterns and pieces IN demand
~ pieces handsome styles and qualities, from IS az
100 low priced mouselnss and beautiful
20 pieces good quality figured and plain mouseines
price Of ~ cent--best goods IN The market
10 pieces chene moss-eine.
~ DO fine plaid mou.selnes, Tor children
20 do hne plaid SILKS, In brilliant coors .... ..f
10 dne plaid merinoes II
do soid high coosed mousseiines de aine
rs do bright coiored French hannes .....
" DO plaid popins-a bargain
goods have opened supply
10 pieces erra fine Lupin's bomba-'ns = fN11A
10 do medium do TT.
Is do low priced do
DO fine % black Farmiesse cloths
do fine - black do
rs do fine silk warp ustres
Is DO black slpaca4 a& #.N@af III
medium N priced alpacas #e.#HI D
do fine black Thbet
do double. width black 4. I'D e
rs plain black nesd De
10 do black twiled cashmeres, wool low priced i.
We Also ~
% 81 square black Thbet shawl. rA
% long black do
2s-aasifk
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-26

SUAWIS AND stAHE3~-We have Just received
~ retail assortment before brought District
reasonable prices defy competition The ladies
invited 10 examine
part Of our stock 10 this nepresumnr all in bargain viii
look ~ our goods before purchasing We have
for the prices .#.sH #W# q #.a..E
30 plain white sha1ls, with
- plain coored shawls, In shades
~ plain scafc, cashmere shawls
50 cashmere and boche long superior for
moderate price, in all desirable colors
20 square cashmere shswts
IS cashmere great North byrhs
CLAcETT, NEWTON MAY, co,
Oct 25-3uf
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W''"''ro" October ~ ''''' ~ 0''a'
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

PROPOSED PLANK RoAD.-"It is necessary
'and expedient to improve our means of inter
course with our agricultural neighbors in
Montgomery" Thus says writer in the In.
teftIgencer Of this morning, who recommends
" the construction of plank road along the
present route" "of the turnpike that enters the
scity at Seventh street, "ive miles in length
to its terminus at the District line" We insert
his communication at length, and invite to it the
attention Of our fellowcitizens. With our ability
to compare from recollection the nature and
extent Of our intercourse with Montgomery
twenty odd years ago and at present, we can
not be indifferent to any suggested improvement
by which the commerce between the people Of
that county and our city can be accelerated.
Mutual benefits must result from the scheme
proposed, and we trust it shall not languish for
the want of the prompt and energetic attention
Of the public.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
Review of the Northern Markets for
yesterday.
once IF he American Telegraph, IN,

Office If Hie american Telegraph, lime 5.
BALrMoRE-Flour unchanged-small sales of Howard
street and Susquehannah at $425. City mills held at
Si37
Prime lots Maryland red wheat sold at 92993c. Penn
sylvanin red 96c; do. white Csc.
Sales of corn at t75Sc for white and 5657 for yellow.
Oats were quoted at 38G942c--no sales. Rye 73c.
Whisky sold in bbs at 23c. and 22c. in hhds.
PHrADELpHIA.-Sales of few hundred bbls -four at
si1sM@4.25 for State brands. Rye -four $3.50 Corn
meal $2.75.
Wheat steady 96@9sc for red and 100@102 for white
Sales of yellow corn at GO cents. Rye roc Oats Ale.
New YoRK-Tbe steamers news appears to have slightly
depressed the market for breadsuffs Nine thousand
bbs common State brands sold at $3.93GD4 Corn
meal heavy at So for Jersey.
Wheat dull-Genesee ll2@114c.; red 05@9sc 10000
bushels of corn sold at So for western mixed an
So q for yellow Also, 1000 bushels rye at TIC. Oa
steady at 466I47 cents.
Sales of new pork at $l475; prime do $13; old
mess quiet at $l4.37 "a; prime S12.25.
st. Domingo coffee has declined "a cent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
NApIENTAL HAIR store,
NOTICE.

WHERE'S, the undersigned IL the contractor for the
w construction Of cuvert Seventeenth street. in
the city Of Washington, and having employed one -
Crooks TO do the excavang for said work. and the said
Crooks, after having done part Of said excavang, hav
ing departed from Washington or about the I'D Of
May utimo, and having not since been heard from now
this TO give notice, that my obligation 10 complete the
culvert at time stated in my contract for the rem
ders u necessary for TO complete the excavation begun
by said Crooks therefore give this public notice TO the
said Crooks and oil other persons that II he does
the work. and proceed to excayae II according 10
his contract with me, before the 9th day Of June
instant, shall have It executed by other persons and
shall regard forfeited any claims he may set up for
the work, either IN whole in part having Sustained
serious loss through the neglect Of the said Crooks TO
ply with the terms Of the contract entered into by him
June 5-lF d. A, MELHORN, Contractor
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPIToL.-A special cor
respondent of the Philadelphia North american,
under date of June Sd, says:
"The President and the Cabinet and the com
peting Architects will convene again tomorrow,
to consult on the proposed enlargement of the
capitol. Although no precise plan has been
adopted, it may be considered certain that the
principle Of extending wings to the north and
south, connected with the present edifce by cor
ridors, has been agreed upon. The estimated
cost is a million and half of dollars"
This is June 5th and we are enabled to say
that the writer Of the above had something like
the spirit of prophecy in him. number Of
writer's are foundering on this subject.
The following remarks by lion" in the Bal
timore Sun of this morning, are sensible and
deserving attention:
"When the President shall determine upon
any one of the many plans proposed for the
Capitol enlargement, il is to be hoped that he
will not adopt plan for a Hall Of Representa-
tives with view solely TO the accommodation
Of the present number Of Representatives. The
Nlnton law, which fixes the number Mt 233, is
inJudicious, and viii certainly, in few years
OF trial, be abandoned for q more full represen-
tatlon OF the people. One man cannot properly
and fully represent the interests and views OF
ninety or hundred thousand people, even in
the districts where the population is dense
and still less he do IL where il is very snarsa
But after some twenty years the ratio win be-
come two hundred thousand, or more than
doobIe the present ratio. If 233 is a sufficient
number now, II will not be quarter Of q cen
tay hence. Many arguments Of great force
NAY Be urged In favor u a numerous represen-
tsissn IL tbs popular branch Of Congress-"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

A PARTNER WANTED.-The editor and pro-
prietor Of " The Delaware Line will dispose Of
the one-half of the entire establishment to an
active, enterprising and respectable man having
q practical knowledge of the newspaper and job
printing business. This, he says, is an excel
lent occasion for a suitable person to enter into
q good and fourishing concern. The paper is
popular, and has paid for itself at its very start
1t is clear Of debts, and clever amount is due
on its books. The proprietor offers the one
half Of the establishment for SALE because of his
being likely obliged to go to Europe within a
month or two, to attend the liquidation of fam
lily interests important to him since the late
demise Of his mother, who was a native of
France. For further information, address Au-
gustine Mailly, Wilmington, Del
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
NOTICE.

Y virtue Of order of distrain from Charles Miller
ID as. the goods and chattels Of F. Swearing, have
levied and distancd for house rent due and in
the following goods and chatels TO w.t. One guitar
silver watches, two mahogany eideboards, twenty-six
chairs two toilet glasses cupboards tables stoves look
ing glasses beds and bedding carpets two guns pictures
casters also, complete barroom fixtures with oyster
boxes, curtain and bottles glasses forty bottles of Port
wine, bottles of stomach btters, bottles
absence bottles of pepper vinegar; ALSO two counters
and fixtures of confectionery, glass Jars with candy
glass and several other articles of household
kitchen furniture And hereby give notice that shall
Sel the to the highest bidder for cash. Tuesday
next the 10th day of June, the premises occupied by
the said Swearing opposite the Patriotic Bank Seventh
reet between Louisiana and ID street, Mt til,
hour of ten o'clock, a. N. WIN. COX, Bailiff.
lima
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

THE BALL To-NIGHT.-Temperanc Hall will
present brilliant appearance tonight. Fes-
toons of flowers, transparencies, banners, lights,
music, ice-creams, strawberries, and the love-
lest Of ladies that the sun, or gas-light or
a lover's eyes, ever shone upon win it not be
delightful to be there? We are assured that
the assemblage will be large, and that nothing
will be omitted that can interest the company
or conduce to their comfort and enjoyment.
The Freeman's Vigilant Total Abstinence Society
are to be the benefciaries of the occasion, and
it is earnestly hoped that their good cause may
be promoted through this means.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
To tie Editors Of the american Telegraph.


GENTLEMEN: Excuse an old gentleman for
meddling little with that which more partcu-
larly interests the young ladies.
That general desire exists among them to
be more comfortable in their attire, is quite
evident; and that after the thing is accom-
plished, young ladies and old ladies, and young
gentlemen and old gentlemen, will all approve
the change, there can be no doubt The more
that is said about it, the more reasonable and
suitable the proposed change appears. | would
suggest, as the easiest way to bring about the
change, that the trousers or pants should be at
once adopted, and worn with dress, the skirt
Of which should be somewhat shorter than is
now fashionable; in other respects varying little
from the present fashion. Let that variation
consist, in part, in relieving the chest from the
pressure Of tight lacing Once begin, and good
taste will direct the steps that shall follow, till
the more graceful dress will be adopted and
surely the good taste Of American ladies will
always preserve such distinctions from the
apparel Of gentlemen as modesty requires.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

I A BAD SERvANT.--Catharine Schleigel, n
young woman, was few days ago arrested by
officer Handy, and taken before Justice Smith,
who committed her, to appear before the Crimi-
nal Court, on charge of stealing the sum Of
$40 from the dwelling of Mr.. VIM. Petersen,
where she had been employed as domestic.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

A SERENADE.-We heard very pretty vocal
serenade last night. 1--WE are too modest to tell
~ho were serenaded The music was soft,
gentle, in good taste--fne voices being skill
fully blended together. 1t was executed by a
new amateur club. We would encourage them,
but with the accompanying injunction not to
over-practise in the open air and at the mid
night hour. Such gifts are too precious to be
abused. But when they sing we wish to hear
them
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
BALTIMonE, june % /
Expressly for this paper.

BALTIMORE, June 81 p. IN.
There were sales Of five hundred barrels
Howard street -four at 1925.
Frederick county gives twenty-one hundred
and fifty for the new Constitution. Baltimore
county, official, thirteen hundred and fifty-four
The northern markets are unchanged
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
Clothing! ClothingN Clothing ~
cIIpAp 0IfEApEp CIIg.pEStr

NHE subscriber would say TO his friends and the pub
lie, that he has hand the largest and desira-
bic stock Of Readymade Clothing (of all kinds 10 be
ound in the District and he would invite all purchasers
who fond of buying and saving their
to give him call he feels confident that his low prices
and good articles must in all give entire satisfaction
BOYS CLOTHING In abundance, Of every desirable style
make finish suitable the present season. to which
ne would invite the particular attention Of parents
guardians. WM WALL.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
az N. b. fine assortment Of piece goods constantly
hand, which will be order at the lowest rates
June 4-tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

RoDIEn & BROTHER, of Georgetown, are &C
complished in the art Of furnishing, beautify-
ing and adjoining dwelling-houses. Now that
the facilities of building associations are en-
joyed by all the worthy men of that ancient
town, as well as our own, the services of these
gentlemen will no doubt be more constantly
called into requisition than ever.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
FOR RENT.

~ Frame COTTAGE, situated the corner Of 18th
III and streets The location j. remarkably healthy
in good repair and together with the improve
ments the premises consisting Of n wood-house
stable smoke-housc, pump Of excellent water cstern
capable of containing upwards of two thousand gallons
and fine vegetable garden, in frstrate condition. with
good fruittrecs etc. etc. forms pleasant and desirable
residence for a small family wishing TO live n convenient
distance from the business part OF the city.
Possession 10 be had on the 1st of July next
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
DIED.

At Indianapolis Qa.) Goth ultimo, DAVID @. BRIGHT
es father Of the Hon JESSE ID. BRIGHT, U. s. Senator
aged IL years
In Philadelphia, on the morning Of the Both May,
HENRY TURK, infant son Of THOMAS II. and ELLEN
LANE, Of this city.
At Havcrhl (Niass.) on Saturday morning, May 31st,
SARAH PAINE, aged SO years, rect Of the Hon ELIJAH
PAINE. Of Millianstown, Vermont
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
IN FAIR WEATHER PREPARE FOR RAIN.

~ DANIEL PIERCE continues TO cover and re.
CIV pair UMBRELLAS and PARASULS as usual,
Sn~l>< at his old stand Pennsylvania avenue south
~ side, between 18th aud 18th streets sign Of the
black and white Umbrella. Bsa general assortment
of Umbrellas for sale. SILK Bingham and other materi.
ais suitable for every description of repairs always on
hand. Co Pa ay, south side, between 18th and 18th
streets. ,unp
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

DEsTRUoTIvE FIRE.-Bangor, Me-, June A.
An extensive fire occurred here to-day, destroy
ing saw-mill, two iron foundries, seven dwell
ings, three ships and several barks, besides a
large amount Of machinery.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
UMBRELLAS AND PARAsoLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies To call and examine
* extensive Stock of Green Blue, and Black
NWatered, Bordered and Lined silk and Satin Tuer
PARASOLS-the 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--a handsome variety Of silks and
Scotch Ginghsms for recovering
ss- Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctuay
executed. A. CORBIT Il Co,
may 8-6m Penn avenue, near u street
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
MARRIED,

On Tuesdoy, the Sd instant, by the Rev. Mr. HoDGEs
JOHN c. MBTCALF TO JULIETTA NJ MAsSOLETTI, all
o. Washington.
On Tuesday. "a instant, by the Rev. Mr.. LlNkHAS Mr.
join JOHNSON to Mrs ELIZABETH ANN NULL.
KIN, both Of this city.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

LII persons having claims against the estate Of the
n late RICHARD RICE, deceased, late Of the city OF
Washington requested TO present them forthwith and
those indebted to the requested TO pay the
the subscriber who is duly authorized TO settle the
affairs Of said estate.
j. b. ROCKER General Agent.
juno ste Office eth st. north of City Post Office
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

THE INDUSTRIAL CoNeREss.-Al 5anp, June
4th.-The Industrial Congress met to-day and
informally organized, but adjourned until to-
morrow on account Of the slim attendance.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,
Up % II O'Clock. m. kOtiau

United States-N Webb, Baltimore5 Geo Sayory,
New York; Thomas Symington, Baltimorej J Kirk,
York. Pennsylvania; ii Daudinot, st. Jsgo dc Cuba
Jno Wsbe Virginia. Judge Foote, Seneca Falls; w A
Woodward, New York; Geo Woodward, do; w Wood
ward, do; l. Blossom, do; Jno Bossum, do; Geo Tce,
do; w NJ sellan, Chambersburg; McLanahan, Blair
county. Pa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

The KosCIUsKo CAsE.-At four O'clock yes
terday afternoon, the court overruled all objec-
tons to the evidence made by the counsel OF
Armstrong, the legatee, and Lewis Johnson
the administrator Of the estate, and the case is
now before the jury. At the time our paper is
going to press Mr.. Richard s. Coke is address
ing the jury on behalf of Armstrong. lie will
be followed by the Hon. Reyerdy Johnson and
Major G. Tochman.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
Democratic state Convention.

READING, Pa, June 4.
The Democratic State Convention met at two
o'clock to-day, and organized temporarily by
appointing Charles Kugler, of Montgomery
county, chairman; John W. Forney, of Phila-
delphia, and Monroe b. Lowry, of Crawford,
secretaries. The regular delegates from Phil
adelphia county were admitted. A committee
was appointed to select officers for the perma-
npnt organizafion
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
GENTLEMEN

1tAN az all times find large assortment Of FINF
~ SHIRTS, Undcrshirts, Drawers, Hdkfs.. Cravats
stocks, Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, &c, &C., at
WM. WALLS Cheap Clothing Store,
June 4-tf Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sta
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
e. w. CROPLEY.

Gunsmith, Locksmih and Bell Hanger,
Pennsylvania avenue, between ID and Sd streets.
GAMES dressed and mounted; Machinery and Lamps
" repaired; Turning done in Ivory and Metals
June 4-2teo
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

SAILING or THE AFRtcA.-Neo York, June
4th.-The steamship Africa sailed to-day for
Liverpool, taking out 100 passengers, among
whom were Sir IL. L. Bulwer, and 1861, 900 in
specie
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

We call attention to sale of tavern and con-
fectionery fixtures and household furniture, ad-
vertised by Mr.. VIM. Cox bailitf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

THE New FIRE ExrINGUIsHER.-We remem-
Der that we read year or two ago, in extracts
from English papers, accounts of the invention
Of a Fire AnnaaiLator. The Intelligencer of this
morning has an article on the subject, from
which we learn that this invention is productive
of great public benefts-that by it fires can in
a few moments be extinguished-an that it is
simple, easily applied, and by no means expen-
sive. The apparatus is said to be "nearly as
portable as q fre-bucket; the article used
(anti-combustive gas) perfectly innoxious to
life or comfort, without injury to property,
and, at the same time, instantaneously de-
structive to fame" Our countrymen should
avail themselves Of the advantages of this dis
covery at once. tits, Of course, valuable every
where; but on shipboard it must prove bless
ing Of priceless worth.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

Music AT THE CAPIToL.-The throng was
yesterday afternoon unprecedentedly great, and
the President of the United States, the Secre-
tary of State, and other distinguished gentle
men, were present with their families.
1t had previously been reported, through
some Of the newspapers, that several young
ladies were to appear in the new costume, and
curiosity attracted many whom music and q
gentle and orderly promenade had previously
failed to allure. But the dresses did not appear.
Ladies possessing the good taste and indepen-
dence to assume garb 80 beautiful and becom-
ing would not, of course, visit place in which
they had been advertised to appear. The best and
most beautiful of the daughters of our city will
soon wear this costume of their choice without
being advertised TO appear in it, or attracting a
multitude to view them as a novelty.
The music was pretty and cheerful and la
dies and gentlemen, and nurses and children,
appeared to be very happy.
PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The Trustees Of Public
Schools met yesterday afternoon. Present,
Messrs. j. A. Adams, President pro tempore
Abbott, Harbaugh, Walsh, Byington, Donoho,
and Davis, the Secretary.
The following programme for the approaching
annual examinations was agreed upon:
First District
Primary, No. /, on Monday July A. at p.
M; No. 4, on Monday, July IA, at p. M;
No. 2, on Tuesday, July Is, at p m; No. 3,
on Wednesday, July IS, at 2 p. m. Male Pri-
p,or WaIpacJoy Tuly IA NJ
Second District.
Male Primary, on Thursday, July II, at p.
m. Primary, No !, on Thursday, July II, at
p. m; No. 2, on Friday, July IS, at 2 p m;
No 3, on Friday, July 1s, at p. M; No. 4, on
Monday, July q, at 2 p. m.
Third District.
Primary, No. l, on Monday, July IA, at D.
M; No. 2, on Tuesday, July l5 at 2 p. M; No.
8, on Wednesday, July 16, at p. M; No. 4,
on Wednesday, July l6, at p. m. Male Pri-
mary, on Thursday, July II, at 4 p. m.
Fourth District
Primary, No. l, on Friday, July 10, at . p.
m; No. 2, on Friday, July Is, at p. M; No.
8, on Friday, July Is, at 2 p. m. Male Pri-
mary, on Monday, July 81, at A. p. m
First District School, male department. on
Tuesday, July %; female department, on We'd
nesday, July 20.
Second District School, male department, on
Thursday, July "a; female department, on Fri
day, July rs.
Third District School, on Tuesday, July 90
Fourth District School, male department. on
Wednesday, July 80; female department, on
Thursday, July 81.
1t was determined that premiums should be
conferred for proficiency in study and for good
demeanor; and the committee of last year was
reappointed to procure suitable gifts, with in
structions to observe uniformity in those be-
slowed upon corresponding classes in oil the
schools
1t was resolved that the aid Of the city coun-
ellis be requested in making the examinations,
and that minute report of the condition of
each school be afterward submitted to this
Board by the examining committees.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05
BLACK ALPACAS.

ID ECEIvED--3O pieces Black Alpacas, all grades
IL 10 pieces black Barege some very fine
10 pieces black Silks pieces extra wide and good
do Tissue Poplin, very nice for ladies In mourning
do black and white Silks
10 do Brocade black and white orgnndie Lawns, new
and pretty
8 do white and black French Jaconet
The above Goods will be sold at very small advance
for the cash u. W. fEhbf,
June 3-d1w Pa ay, between 7th and sth streets
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-05

DY ADAMS CO.'S EXPRESS, additional assort-
I'D ment Of FANS, Of various styles and prices; Span
ish Fans, Feather Fans all kinds OF Fans Palm
Leaf Fans, &c.-sold low for cash.
Also Mohair Stocks for Gentlemen very thin and COOL
Cravats beautiful PATTERN Brown and Beachcd Hosiery
good quality; very pretty Hosiery for children, Mt
MRS. h. MOFFETTS Cheap Cash Store.
June Pr Seventh street. opU. Odd Hall