American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-11-07


mond, is about to open new banking concern,
to be called "The Bank Of the Union" in one OF
the new marble rooms under the great Hotel OF
the Browns, in this city. We notice that nus
old adversary Of the Richmond Enquirer remarks
Of Mr.. g., "He is o gentleman OF energy ana
enterprise, and has our best wishes Tor his sue
cess" 1t appears that he is not going to for
sake his two popular newspapers, the Repa6H-
can and the Magnolia, but that while his able
associate, Mr.. Baldwin, will continue his edito-
rial supervision, the business departments will
be as heretofore managed by three faithful, in
teligent and persevering assistants whose in
terests are identified with the prosperity Of the
establishment. We have no doubt Of the sue
cess Of Mr.. Gallaher in any enterprise upon
which he may embark, and shall ever witness his
prosperity with lively pleasure.
BIvALvEs.-On Saturday last, 1900 bushels
Of oysters were taken from our wharves to diff
ferent parts Of the city. What becomes Of them
all! That is the question. There are, perhaps,
few persons who cannot answer for the disap-
pearance Of at least few; but short, stout,
chubby-looking gentleman, who presented him
self at the box Of one Of our best restaurants,
on Monday night, may be justly held account
able for somewhat more than few. A dozen
fine, firm, solid, white fellows had been opened
for him, and swallowed, when the man with the
on" said the customer; "Tll tell you when to
stop" On went the opener, and the vacant
shells accumulated along the bench until the
second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth dozen had
been swallowed. The gentleman then shook
himself, and remarked that, if he had not just
taken hearty supper, he could put away few
dozen more. This story is solemnly vouched
for by the man at the box, and, if strictly cor
rect, serves to solve the question we have pro-
posed.
WoRKMEN DIsCHARGED.-The Norfolk Beacon
Of Wednesday states that about sixty Of the
employees in the Gosport navy yard were dis
charged on Friday for want Of work, and we
perceive by the Boston papers that thirty ship
carpenters were discharged from the Charles
town navy yard on Thursday, and about twenty
joiners were to be discharged in q few days
According to their usual TACTICS" the Beacon
says, "the bitter-ender opponents Of the Admin
istration here are trying to make political capt.
tai out Of this necessary measure" That will
be naughty in them; but certain it is the men
discharged will not increase their capital by it;
and it is very great pity the measure was
necessary! The tenure of employment is 50
uncertain at these yards as to deprive it Of
profit and pleasure. Arrangements by which
uniform number of hands could be retained
would also greatly promote the public interests
Such plan is by no means difficult to DEVISE
il the Secretary and the Commodores would
only take counsel from the master-workmen on
the subject
The LIGHT INFANTRY BALL Monday
evening next this old and favorite military COM
pany will give their sixteenth annual Ball at
Jackson Hall. From the arrangements they
have made, the Company calculate that they
will eclipse any thing Of similar kind ever
given in this metropolis of our great Union.
Their orchestra will be composed Of some twenty
musicians, comprising their own talented band
and the quadriles, watzes, marches, overtures,
&C., to be performed are from some Of the most
celebrated composers. Besides all this, when
it is known by our young friends that not only
large number Of military gentlemen will be
present from Baltimore, but a share Of Monu-
mental beauty also, we cannot but predict q
house full to overlooking.
MAsoNIo.-At the annual communication Of
the NJ W. Grand Lodge Of Free and Accepted
Ancient York Masons, on Tuesday evening, the
9th inst, the following gentlemen were elected
for the ensuing year, namely: d. B. French,
NJ. W. G. NJ; William Howard, r. w. d. G. NJ;
E. NJ. Cunningham, s. G. W.. Craven Ashford,
]. G. w; c. S. Frailey, G.. S.; Robert Clarke,
G. T.. III. N. Steele, G. Lecturer; w. A. Harris,
G. Chaplain; G. A. Schwarzman, g. Marshal;
S. V. Niles, g. Sword B.; and James Jack,
Grand Tyler
BRUTAL AssAULT.-Mr. Harvey, a painter by
trade, in the employ Of Mr. Cassell, on the
Island, was waylaid and cruelty beaten q few
nights ago, his jaw being broken, as we are in
formed. Last night one John McDevit was
arrested, charged with the offence and COM
mitted to Jail by Justice Goddard, to await
further examination on the 10th inst. The
arrest was made by officers Boss and Handy
Mr.. THRAsHER.-The New York Tribune says
that the approaching trial Of Mr.. Thrasher is
causing considerable excitement in Havana. 1t
is said it will be an open one and that the Con-
sui Owen is making active preparations to de-
fend him-which is very well in Mr.. Owen.
CoMmEsDABLE THE General Assembly Of
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