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Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
CIRCULAR,

WASHINGTON, august /, 1851.
CIR: After consulting many persons interested the
- principal Railroads in the United States, the under
signed propose establish agencies in this city and in
New York. for the purpose of collecting full and authen
tic Railroad statistics and such other information will
enable them persons desiring TO invest In Rail-
road securities to procure information Of any matters
connected with the construction and administration Of
Railroads They also propose, especially, to urge upon
Congress modification Of the laws relating to contracts
for carrying the mail, so as to authorize the Post Office
Department to contract for the perpetual Of Railroads.
and instead OF paying quarterly contracts for
four years. advance in FIVE per cent bonds the United
States, chargeable upon the of the Post Office
Department amount the interest upon which at per
cent would equal the payments now made.
The Government now pays $50 per mile Tor carrying
$4,000 The undersigned would urge that instead Of pay
ing $500 mile, per anhum the Department should de-
liver, contract in perpetuity FIVE 900 bonds,
bearing interest of five per centum At this the
charge upon the Department would be reduced from $500
70 c % PsL nd whcb d%c nf % n me ssroa
pay OF the bonds and give the Of such roads forever
thereafter free Of all charges thereby effectng vast
saving the present annual expenditures of the Post
Office Department, and consequent reduction Of the
rates of postage.
panies than to the Government. For instance such
contract would give to the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
Company than S2oOo0o0, which would enable that
company TO complete its road at early days and greatly
increase its business and profits.
But to objections and impress the public mind
with proper of the benefits to result from this
will require concert Of action and continued
active effort through the press and otherwise. The
dersgned tender their services to your company expect
ing reasonable compensation, partly contingent upon
the of the and respectfully suggest the
proprety of your sending delegates TO this
city, the first Wednesday In December next to confer
with delegates from other Railroad companies to the
details Of the proposed arrangement and the best mode Of
bringing the subject before Congress.
Should be your pleasure accept Of services in
this matter will promptly attend to all other business
which you, or your Company may have with the Post
Office Department, other branch of the Government
Hoping hear from you your earliest convenience
we are, respectfully, your obedient seryants,
DUFF GREEN, ...
nov 2e--tf BEN H. GREEN
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
NEW FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUSE
KEEPING GOODS

rTNHE SUBSCRIBER has received additional supply
i Of very fine Furniture consisting Of
French Sofas, Large Gothic Arm Chairs and Rockers
Fancy and other Parlor Chairs
sofns and Centre Tables, with marble tops
Elegant Mahogany and Walnut Wardrobes and Bu-
reaus. With a variety Of other Housekeeping arti-
cles, making complete assortment
He invites the attention Of all who wish to purchase
good Furniture at low prices TO his Warerooms on 7th
street, opposite the Exchange Bank
dec 13-eoSw NJ NJ. McGREG0R.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,

EigHth Street, near Pe1lnSylOanfa AUenue.
TH'HE SUBSCRIBER has opened Register at his office,
i where owners of Houses, Lots, Farms &e wishing
to sell, register the same with full description
thereof free of charge This Register will always be kept
open for the inspection OF wishing to purchase,
and all sales made through this agency only small
per cent will be charged Ivy the subscriber for his services
in negotiating the
HS- Twenty handsomely located BUILDING LOTS,
and one new large FRAME HOUSE, containing ten
rooms, and also small BRICK HOUSE, for sale. Also,
for rent on street. sland9 pleasant two-story and
attic Frame House, containing roomsrent So per
month. JOHN L. SMITH.
nov l7-tf Attorney at Law aud Justice of the Peace
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
NEW FASHIONABLE TAILORING EsTAB-
IIaHMENT

/" Il. LoUDON A CO., Mems MERGERS and Taiors
Ill Browns Hotel, Pennsylyania avenue, have Just
opened their new store with large and ellseected
stock of goods for genemens wear such ne Cloths Gas
simcres, Vcstngs, and Furnishing Goods generally.
assortment of the best Swords Epauet Sashes PEASANTS
Iaces and such other articles the latest regulation OF
their respective corps prescribe
Anexperience Of many years in legitimate Tailoring
and select stock Of Goodsa desire TO please-wth
the cash system TO protect customers against high prices
inducements that We Offer and most respectfully so.
licit patronage nov H-u
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
Austin,s Magic Freezer,

Austtn's Magic Freezer,
Through IN sir minutes. For the preparation Of
Ice Creams, Water Ices, &c.-Patented Sep
tember 10, lS4S.
rrHE Distinguishing merits Of this Apparatus
lst The astonishing rapdity of the process surpass
ing beicf-hence the name.
3D. The Cream during the progress of freezing becomes
charged with atmospheric air by which IL nearly doubles
in bulk and obtains that peculiar smoothnes gbtness
and delicacy Of favor for which the lee Cream Of
best Confectioners is so highly priced.
3d. II does not require tenth part Of the labor that
4h 1t does its work better producing better article
in every respect, than by any other mode
5h. There is considerable saving In ice, the tub
needs no replenisbing during the operation.
The annexed testimonial from the Proprietor Of the
Eutaw House will put to rect all doubt
Having witnessed the process of freezing Ice Cream
in Austns Magic Freezer, two quarts of Cream having
been frozen in the incredible short time Of minutes
LIZ JACKSON,
Eutaw House. Baltimore Nav Is, ls4S
"This is to certify that during the summer Of 1s4s
used one Of Austns Patent Ice Cream Freezers az the
largest size 40 gallonsO making from 10 to so gallons
per day during the season; and far regards exped
ton and power, consider il decidedly the best freezer
in use, as have had with il no difficulty in making
ten gallons Of superior quality Ice Cream from hve of
menced working II. A. H. DROWN,
Baltimore, April 6, 1851"
Manufactured and for sale by the pasentce
No. 61 N. Eutaw street, near Saratoga
Also, by CoRTLAN co, No. 203 Baltimore street
County and State rights for sale. mar "a
GODFREY PATTIsoN, 4 Co, OF NEW YORK
VI take leave to inform their friends and the public,
that they have taken up the portig business their
account For the future they will confne them
selves strictly TO the Commission Business, for the pur
chase Of dry goods, in Glasgow, Scotland.
From their long experience in the trade they feel
that they promote the interest Of those engaged
In the importation Of dry goods and they respectfully
lcit orders, which shall have their best attention.
The Of the firm in Glasgow charged to GODFREY
PArTIsoN Co.
The New York firm being dissolved, they win be pleased
receive orders through their agent James Patson No.
81 Pine street, New York.
GODFREY PATrIs0N q Co., Cbrsrsissson Merchants,
Glasgow, Scotland.
RRrEEBNCEs:
Messrs. Denuisop, Wood Co.. New York.
Messrs. W. G. pickersgi \ Co., do.
Messrs. Merritt, Ely Co., dc.
Joseph Walker, esq, do.
The subscribers being alone entrusted with samples
and patterns Of these goods for the United States
market, invite the attention of the trade.
GODFREY PATTISoN a Co., Glasgow
once, 81 Pine street, New York. mar a.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
NEW STYLES OF GOODS

For the Fall and Winter Trade.
T Y. MUDD has constantly on hand general assort
l.. ment Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, D0ESK1NS, and vESTINGS of
silk Cashmere and Fancy Yevets, TO suit the taste Of all
A fine lot of Black Doeskins and Fancy Cassimeres.
Persons about purchasing Clothing for the winter will
"a find ut his establishment a superior assortment
welLadapted to their wants.
M Every article will be made Of the best Materials
-lLA- and warranted to give satisfaction.
A fine article of BEAVER CLOTH, for 0yercoats which
will be sold Mt n bargain, and no mistake.
Ry- Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
l. ~ MUDD,
NOV 2O-tr ID street, bet'n 7th and Sth sts,
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
NEW COAL AND WOOD YARD.

1000 TONS Of Red and White Ash Coal, of every
lOCO desirable size, and of the best quality.
Together with Cumberland Coal.
Also, good supply of Hickory Oak and Pine Wood.
Call and examine stock of Coal; IL is 1--WE beeve)
the largest and best in the city, and win be sold such
prices to make It the interest of all to give call
previous to purchasing
COLTMAN READING,
Office on the corner Of 18th street and Canal.
N B-nrders for Wood Coal left at the store of Mr..
Wmsasrner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue,
will be immediately attended 10. Idec S-tFeb2O.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WoNDERl
PLAYING-CARDs, &C., &C.

PLATINU-ChhUb, 0c', 0C'
IHAGLE, Ellsler, Merry Andrew, Steamboat, and fine
IL French Playing Cards.
Also-Port Monnaies, fine and plain, suitable for holi
day presents.
One very Accordeon OF superior tone, unsurpassed
by any In this city.
'CANEs-whalebone Maaccs wood rattan, and hickory.
German pipes, Pocket Looking glasses, Fine Shaving
Soap, Shaving Brushes, &C.. &c For sale by
JAMES T. LLOYD,
dec Str Pa av, Sd door east of 18th 81.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
LAW AND AGENCY NOTICE.
WORTHINGTON q. sNETHEN

CONTINUES TO PRACTISE LAW in the Supreme
~ Court; to attend to before Congress to prose
cute claims and settle against the Departments
and Boards of procure patents ut home
and abroadi to obtain pensions and bounty lands to
collect debts, dividends, egacies, and inhertances in
any part OF the United Sate and in foreign countres
TO make Investments OF funds in loans stocks and
on bond and mortgage; and negotiate the purchase
and sale OF oans lands and patent rights in any State Of
the Union. Particular attention paid 10 California land
title coming up to the United States Supreme Court
appeal
Communications prepaid, addressed to W. G. snethen,
Carroll Place, Capitol IIi Washington, D. c., will meet
with prompt attention. oct 2T-dly
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
To THE DEAF,

ga. I =
n0CT0R HARTLEY, Aurist from the Ear Infrmary,
90 Arch street, Philadelphia begs to inform those
Of his patients in the neghborhood q washington with
pance with their special request made arrangements to
spend few days in this city Deafness noises in the
head and all disagreeabe discharges from the external
ear speedily permanently removed without causing
the least pain inconyenience and he will guaranty
in all cases where malformaton does not exist.
DR.. III. may be consulted at his rooms, Pennsylva-
mia avenue between 9th and 10th Streets north side,
Myerss drygood store from to daily Evenings
Thirteen years close and almost undivided attention to
this branch of special practice has enabled him to reduce
his treatment to such degree of to find the
most confirmed and obstinate yield by steady at
tention to the means prescribed. 3t4
dence They will show at least in what estimation his
professional qualifications held by Of the most
distinguished medical men Of the country:
have had the pleasure to meet Dr. Hartley in prac-
ce have been led to form favorable opinion of his
character, both in the profession and as gentleman
CIV. PARKER, M. d..
"Professor Of Surgery, &C."
His professional abilities will be duly appreciated by
those who place themselves under his care
.y JOHN H. WHITAKER, NJ D.,
g& "Professor of Anatomy, &C."
From my intercourse with DIR. Hartley Ihaye found
"vALENTINE MOTT, NJ. D."
pleasant duty to give my testimony in favor Of
the treatment adopted by Dr. Hartley the of deaf
ness. The application is unattended by pain nconye
nienoe, and its effects almost instantaneous. n g
"Counseror at Law, 20 Chambers street"
-s We have known several cases of partial deafness
treated by him with the most happy results Dr. H. Is
scientific gentleman and produce numerous testimo
malls of his ability and in this difficult branch of
the medical profession. Globe
persons afflicted by diseases of the recon-
mended pay visit to Dr. Hartley, Aurist at No. 80
Arch street. above Third He is weleducated profes-
siona man. and having paid particular attention to dis
affecting hearing has acquired from his skill and
experience better of coping with this serious ac
on than those which possessed by physicians in
general practice e."-Despdtch.
dac 1S-TuThRS
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
REMOVAL

TOHN d. CLARK has removed his MAGIsTRATEs No
u TARY PUBLIC, and GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE to Twelfth
street. third door south Of Pennsylvania avenue. Sol
ders Claims for Land, Back Pay, Extra Pay Pensions
Claims before Congress and the Departments, promptly
may explain their claims (post pad and suitable forms
will be sent back with instructions. sep 19-6m
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
HARDWARE, BRUSHES, CLOCKS, &c,


sN. on, -s-xus. JUST RECElN ED from the North, at
MHStT l<4 the desta blished Variety Store Penn
W5.KS3&1S sylvania avenue next to the corner OF
NinIh slreet general assortment Of the abovenamed
articles, consisting in part Of
Table Cutlery, fine and common
Albata Ware, Shoves and Tongs
Coal-hods of copper and iron
Locks Butt Hinges, Screws, &C.
Feather and Bristle Brushes, Of all kinds
Clocks at from 81 to So each, together with coec.
ton Of miscellaneous goods among which are many art
ces not TO be found any other store in the city, all OF
which are offered low articles Of the same quality can
he purchased in the city. . -
nov 2g--lm GEORdE SANAdb
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
snlendid Annuals for 1850 /

A IBUMs, Autographs, Beautiful Gift Books in great
IN variety; Juveniles, rich in illustrations and care
fully selected with regard TO their moral bearing.
F~r #Yf A. GRAY, Seventh street,
dec 17--eo opp. OddFellows Hall.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
NEW TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.

,E Subscriber begs leave respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally, that he has
opened the south side Of Pennsylvania Avenue, be-
tween 10th and l1th streets, NEW and FASHI0NA-
BILE TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT in all its various
branches.
He keeps on hand constantly assortment of Cloths
Cassmeres yestings and Gentlemen's Furnishing gen.
orally.
practical experience for many years. in the principal
cities of Europe justfes him in promising to satisfy all
those who may favor him with their patronage.
nov 2S-6m G. II. SCHAFER
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23

D50o,UlJU The Bank Of the Union offers for
sale the above amount Of six per cent stocks of
which coupons and running twenty-five years, inter-
est payable at this Bank in New York CITY, The fol-
lowing stocks offered:
$500 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (preferred) Bonds
S1,100 Corporation Of Washington six per cent.
$1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal guaranteed by the
State of Virginia
$1,000 City of Nashville
$1,000 Little Miami, seven per cent.
$1,000 United States, and 1920 Corporation of Wash
ington five per cent. [dec 15--tf
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
MUSIC,

A YOUNG LADY who has had some two years expe-
IN rence in teaching Music, principally on the Piano
Forte wishes TO add three four to the present number
Of scholars and respectfully refers for her address TO
the editors of the American Telegraph, TO Mrs Ande
SON at her Stationery store between llth and 18th
streets Pennsylvania The most satisfactory
frences will be given application to the lady herself
}3 dec 2-co2wA w#. ..
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, AND vEsTINGs.

DLACK French Cloths and Cessmeres; black and
Id colored Silk and Satin Vestings; green, blue and
brown Cloths and coored Cassmcres; all of which will
be sold very cheap. Also
100 pieces white, red and yellow Flannels
cases bleached Sheetings and Shirtings
bales brown do do
25 pieces Bed Ticking ".
30 do Satinets, Tweeds, and Jeans
Lambs Wool shirts and Drawers
Hosiery, Gloves, Blankets Counterpans shawls Nous
selaines, Calicoes, &c.
Customers will be pleased to give CALL and will
pay them for their trouble. VIM. X. RILEY,
oct 10--tr cor, 8th st., opp, Centre Market
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23

FI,O THE LADIES I--,Just opened at STEyENSS,
j Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel ano-
ther supply of Coorcd Plush Bonnet Ribbons Lace and
Dress Trimming. [dcc 8-tf
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
OpE0N HALL CLOTHING ROOMS.


Cor. Al street and Penna. AUeriue.
rINHE PRoPRIET0RS of this Establishment respect
/ fully announce TO the Public that they prepared
10 exhibit of the largest stocks Of made Clothing
In the city, having enlarged Store TO such extent
that IL surpasscsany similar Establishment in the Dis
trct Having the advantage of being supplied from
Clothing Mandatory North, offer induce
ments that will satisfy the purchaser that not only
keep the best and largest variety but at the time
ffty per cent less than goods be got elsewhere.
We invite the attention of the Public to portion Of
stock
0yERC0ATs AND SACKS.
0vercoats of the latest styles, all colors
Fine Black 0yercoats, fine Blue do
Fine Brown 0vercoats, fine Olive do
All shades of Drab; 0ycrcoats for servants
Loose Sacks, all colors, latest style
Business Coats large variety; Hunting Coats
Bluc Sacks, very ricb Double 0vercoats, something
new fine Dress aud Frock Coats.
PANTS AND VESTS
Fine Doeskin Pants plain and striped Pants, large
variety; Cassiuet Pants; Tweed do
Grey Cashmere Pants; Vests of all qualities.
BOYS AND YOUTHS CLOTHING.
Boys and youths Clothing the largest variety in the
city, at prices to astonish.
Call and examine for yourselves.
Bs- Don't forget the place. oct 2I-u
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
ny REMOVAL. ~gsa
IAMPSl LAMPS LAMPS!

HATCH, jr, would respectfully call the attention
of his friends and the public generally to his as
sediment Of LAMPS, GIRAND0LES, &c, which he war
rants 10 be the most choice and select that has been
offered to the Washington public: consisting In part of
the Patent Double Deector Solar Lamp which for light
been invented; also Grsndoes, Camphine and ETHEREAL
Oil Lamps, in great variety.
A. H. would respectfully solicit the public to give him
a call feeling assured that his assortment cannot fail to
please the most fastidous.
'dec2 8,~ q at nearly opp Bank of Washington.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
REMOVAL.

\ REMOVAL.
IN e WHITEHURST'S new and ex-
SEf1leA tensive GALLERY OF PREMIUM
IrA@kIAI&T5H DAGUERRE0TYPES over the
Ks{ytthn Store of Duvall & Bro, between
2S3l lEyI@zI3 |R 4lS and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
~ avenue.
Tins Uaiery possesses many advantages others,
being built the second floor and arranged expressly
for this purpose 1t contains Of the largest sky
lights in this country, and is the most extensive and
finest south of Baltimore 1t possesses every facility for
copying Paintings Daguerreotypes not having its
perior in the world-wherc may be obtained beautiful
and ynshcd Daguerreotypesin all weather though
cloudy is preferabe except for children. Postmortem
cases promptly attended to-
Awarded the first medal at the late Fair Of the Mary
land Institute
GALLERIEs.-No 205 Baltimore street, Baltimore; SAT
Broadway New York; Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton ID. c.. II Main street. Richmond, Va. Lynchburg,
Va; Norfolk, Va; and Petersburg Va.
H These Galleries open free to the public, at all
hours OF the day
sep 26-tf J. H. WHITEHURST, Sole Proprietor.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

saaa A FINE assortment of Guitars Violins, Accor-
aseaa deons, Flutinos, Flutes, Banjos, Tambournes,
AIE instruction Books, &c, &C., for sale cheap at
WxFs HILBUS'S Musical Depot,
South side Pa. ay., next to cor. of 10th st.
8B" fresh supply Of Violin and Guitar Strings just
received. dec 9-tr
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23

CoLLEcToRs OFFICE, CITY HALL, Dec 6, 1851.
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.-N - Notice is
hereby given that the advertisement of delinquent
property will be published within the current month
The undersigned respectfully states that tho law leaves
him no discretion in the premises but obges him to
enforce the collection of the taxes by advertisement and
sale OF all property upon which years taxes
remain due and unpaid Il. j. ROCHE, s..
dec 6-eotJan1 Collector.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23

lust TRECEIVED-Another assortment of Bon
u net Silks, Satns and yeyets which will be sold low
for the eath. p J. STEVENS,
dec 8-t1 Opp. Browns Hotel bet. 9th and 7th sts.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23

DOR RENT-The Room lately occupied by Mr.. s.
IL Philips as an agency Office, Pennsylvania avenue
between and 9th Streets almost opposite Franck Tay
lors Book Store. 1t is very large Room with stove
lamps, counter, partition, and other fixtures 1t
be rented by the month or by the year.
Also, two splendid Rooms, well furnished-one
paror and the other bedroon-on the second floor,
on AZ street, at Mrs. Young's.
Apply to A. Zappone, teacher Of languages, at Mrs.
Young's, u street near Trinity church. dec 13-tf
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
LADIES, FAIR!

HE ladies Of Grace Church congregation (Isand the
IL Rev. ALFoNzo HoI1IEAD pastor, will hold Fair for
the sale Of fancy and useful articles during all of the
coming week. at Potomac Hail. corner of Maryland avenue
and 1Ith streets, Island
The proceeds OF the Fair win be devoted In aid of the
erection Of Grace Church.
The music each evening viii be under the control of
Professor Bergman, conductor Of the Light Infantry
Band [dec 20--