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American telegraph., 1851-05-24

"A man bet box of cigars in New Orleans
last week, that Senator Douglas, of Illinois,
would be the next President, .'pre-haps.'"
Perhaps he will be President, but not
President perhaps. His qualities are all posi-
tive, and they who call him the "young lion of
the West will hardly venture on leading him by
the name, for he is carnivorous animal, even
in his juvenility. We suppose Walter Scott had
prophetic glimpse at him and the White House
when he talked about
"the lion In his den,
The Douolas in IL hal
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

"SouM Carolina has declared for secession.
Noao chat wiH The Administration do?' We learn
that the quota of arms and equipments to which
South Carolina is entitled for the use of her
militia, has been recently ordered by the Gen.
eral Government to be delivered to her autho-
rites. We think there is no safer depository for
them than with THE PEOPLE of that State. .t
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
By TELEGRAPH.
New YoRK, May 24-2 p. m.
ExPysssly tor tkjs paper.

NEW YoRK, May Pa p. m.
Nothing doing. The cotton market is un-
settled; breadstuffs are steady; Government
securities have advanced -sixty-sevens held at
one hundred and eighteen and one-eighth. =.
CHARLESTON, May %.
Cotton is depressed; FIVE hundred bales sold
at six to nine and half.
BALTIMORE, May PA p. m.
A fire this morning destroyed Hirsch's cotton
and wadding factory, on Federal Hill.
Markets as yesterday.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

STILL AsorHER ConosATIos We understand
that the coronation Of Queen OF May, Miss
Sarah J. Dawson, Of Primary School No. 3, Cd
district, Miss =. A. King. principal viii take
place at the handsome saloon Of Temperance
Hall, E. street, on Wednesday morning next, at
half-past eight o'clock; and we have no doubt
the exhibition win awaken much interest in all
who may have the privilege Of witnessing the
scene; for independent Of the usual decorations
for such occasions Of flowers, festooned, &C.,
the assemblage of one hundred and fifty little
children, in the spring-time Of life, their bright
eyes and lovely faces rejecting the promptings
of their innocent hearts, and the hopes of days
yet to come, is no common sight.
We understand further, that Primary School
No. !, Miss Helen Stanford principal viii be
present at these ceremonies and that after the
the coronation the two schools will proceed to
Arlington to spend the festive day.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
MARRIAGE.

AT Elmwood Princess Anne, on Wednesday, the
30th utmo, by the Rev. JOHN CRosDALE, Mr.. GEORGE
s. ATKINSON, to Miss ELIZABETH JACKSON, second
daughter of the late Col ARNOLD f. JoSEs Of Somerset
county, Maryland.
On the ed instant, at the Foundry M. L. Church. by
the Rev. l.. L. MORGAN Rev. ROBERT KELLEN, of Com
cord Biblical Institute, to Miss EUPHEMIA JANE, ed-
est daughter Of ABSER ii. You've, ESQ.,. of this city
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

STEAMER LEGARE.-The Savannah NeUs OF
the 10Th, in speaking of the chase and capture
of divers piratical-looking craft in the Gulf,
says: "The U. s. steamer Legare was still
cruising off the coast, and searching every ves-
sci that passed" ..#
The Legare has been lying at the Washing
ton Navy Yard ever since the 23d day Of last
November.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

C1rY WAToH-HoUsE.- Tom Bell got drunk,
rot noisy, and got into the watch-house, whence
he got leave to depart this morning, after pay
ing costs and giving bail for further good beha-
viour.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

REJECTION OF ANTI-SLAvERy RESOLUTIONS
Albany, Nay 23.-The House to-day rejected,
by three majority, the anti-slavery resolutions
which passed the Senate. The Senate laid on
the table the stringent bill against selling Ii
ouor, which passed the House.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

E.s. CoSSER.--Much to the regret of the
playgoers of Philadelphia, this gentleman has
ceased to manage the Arch Street Theatre.
He and his lady have great popularity there
az elsewhere
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

A new gas-house is to be erected in Washing
ton. They have already pretty big one there,
made of Potomac marble.-Phila. Ledger.
We suppose the Capitol is meant. Its gas is
infammable, to be sure, but affords but little
light.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

Mn. WEBSTER AT ROCHESTER. Rochester,
Nay 23.--Mr Webster left Buffalo this MORN
ing, and has been enthusiastically received all
along the road. He made brief speeches at Ba-
tavia and in this city, and leaves tonight for
Canandaigua, stopping with Hon. Francis Gran
ger for few days
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

STEAMER ARCTIC. CoSTRovERsY.--
Ncw York, Nay 28.--The steamship Arctic sails
tomorrow, and will take out about 140 passen-
gers, among them Tupper the poet.
The Methodist Church controversy stands adj
journed until Monday; Mr.. Choate, counsel for
the defence, being unwell.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY "a. IA

az To rHK punLrc-Afer the 1st of July, 1851, the
hostage on ths Daay Telegraph and as yet we
ssue NO other will be- quarter ddsance as follow
Fify miles or under, 25 cents; over ny and not oy,r
three hundred so cents three hundred and not ex-
ceedng one thousand rs cents &C. Any person wishing
10 be served for three months after the above date need
only pay his quarters postage, and us gold dollar
and silver quarter in small leter-postage paid of
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
ASSESSOR

ASSESSOR-FOURTH WARD.
~wAsHINGTON LEWIS is Candidate for the
above Office, and will be supported by
may 22-tde MANY VOTERS.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

MASSACHUSETTS LEGIsLATURE.--Boston Nay
23.--Gen. Caleb Gushing introduced to-day in
the Legislature bill TO aid in the construction
of railroad from Portland to Halifax, by issu-
ing State scrip to the amount Of $500, 900,
bearing five per cent interest, and redeemable
in twenty years.
The State of Maine has made similar grant
of $50o,OO0 in money or its equivalent.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
TO THE PUBLIC.
Fyllo,o- Citizens Of Washington, d. c.:

Fyno,c-C Citizens Of Washington, d. c.:
HAVING been repeatedly urged by my friends to allow
myself TO be announced Candidate for the Office Of
REGISTER, very reluctantly yielded to their solicta-
tons, and fully before the people for that i'm
portant and responsible position.
deem 1t material and essential TO my friends and the
community In which live, that they should know my
character and abilities before acting unadvisedy blind
y in the present ISSUE and hope may not prove ego
tscal vain, under my signature, to state my
qualifications or seldom IL ever, when an honest and
poor Is before the people candidate for Office, but
his character Is magned and leave the result in the
hands Of the unprejudiced and unbiased.
have lived among you, my feow-czens, for upwards
Of twenty years. and have had considerable intercourse
during that time with the most prominent citizens Of the
city, we'll many others in humble walks of life
and humbly trust may safely appeal to those acquain
ed with to bear testimony to my character for honesty
sobriety, ahd integrity Of purpose.
Trusting that this brief notice may place me in IA
vorable position before the public, Il look forward with
much soliciude to the approaching day, when hope
shall be raised to position above mere competence, not
constrained TO toll In my present vocation
remain, fellowcitizens, your humble and obedient
servant,
may 24-1t MICHAEL CRIDER.
- nno CEpA u ErNCF pacTe - 1ol/ oont. n..h
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

The President of the United States and the
Secretary of the Navy arrived in this city in the
eight o'clock train this morning, apparently in
excellent health and spirits. .... ....
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

PLEAsISG SPEcTAcLEs IN PRosPEcr. There
are at present in the city Of New York six men
under sentence Of death for the crime of murder.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
CITY REGISTER.

AS- FRANCIS McNERHANY is presented to the cit
Of Washington a suitable candidate for REGls
TER, at the ensuing election first Monday In June
and will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
may 21-3teo6d
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
CITY COLLECTOR.

q1- MEssRs. EpIroRs You will please announce DR. f.
NJ. CHAPLIN candidate for the Office Of Collector of
Taxes at the ensuing June election.
NAV 2l-dtds MANY VOTERS.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

LETTERS do not blush.--Phila. Sun.
Neither do certain editors, who ought to.
american Telegraph.
We do whenever we fought o."-Phiza. Sun.
Yes, but you hadn't ought to sought to-"
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
FOURTH WARI

A4- MICHAEL LARNER is presented to the voters of
the Fourth Ward candidate for the Board of COM
MON COUNCIL, and will be supported by
may 23-tde MANY VOTERS.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

Why Nor THE present British ministry
have been beaten again and again in the House
Of Commons. According to all the precedents
they ought to resign, but still they hold Office.
Under these circumstances it is not the min
listers who govern the empire, but the House of
Commons. The former no longer introduce
and carry through their own measures, but
simply execute the measures Of the latter.
They are thus put substantially in the position
occupied by the ministry in the United States.
1t is an executive, an administrative, but not a
governing position. .u....
This is a change from the old English sys-
TEN; but as parties are now divided it is inev-
table, and possibly may be permanent from the
same cause. Its result is to render the govern
ment essentially more democratic I'm its nature.
But we are by no means sure that it would be
a worse government for that All things in
this world suffer change, and why not the Brit
ish government ~. I. Tribune.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
DEATHS.

In this city at o'clock yesterday morning. (23d May)
SAMUEL PuRvIAScK WALKER
Yesterday, WILLIAM THOMAS, son Of EDWARD and
MARY A. GALLANT, aged FIVE years The friends and &C
quaintances Of the family requested to attend the
funeral tomorrow, (sundayD from the residence Of his
father Sixth street west between and streets north,
ut o'clock in the evening
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
Commercial.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

.& .. PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23--6 p m.
Stocks activesales Of 5000 Penn SIS at s2s@
92L; U. 8. 6's, 1867 117A.
The flour market is steady, but the demand limited
sales Of 900 bbs State brands at $25 and 400
bbls extra Pittsburgh at $4.S7 Rye -four $3.50. Corn
meal $2.75. . .#aa.a...
Sales of wheat at lOo@1Olc. for white and 95@97c for
red. Corn is shade ower-sales Of yellow at 606lc.
Oats 44c. Rye roc.
Provisions and Groceries quiet, the demand being
confined to the regular trade .. .
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW IUKh MARKET
NEW YORK, May 23-8 p. m.
Sales Of 5000 bbls -four at $4.1S @4.25 for common
State brands; $4.6S@4S7 for Genesee $4.50@475 for
Southern. Rye -four $3.37 1a@3.4. Corn meal s3@325
Corn is frm-sales of 10000 bushels at 59@59 n for
western Mixed SO 1000 for western yellow, and COG
so "A for northern round yellow Oats 47@49c Rye has
advanced to 76 cents. M"
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

NAvY-YARD.-We notice new brick building
going up. 1t is to be used for smelling and
rolling copper. The walls are two hundred feet
long by sixty five feet wide. It is to be one
and half stories in height The smelling
furnaces are to be SO constructed that the fues
Of all will lead to the principal stack, the Ohim-
ney of which is to be one hundred and sixty
feet high. 1t is contemplated to have the
building done, and machinery in operation,
before the next winter.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

The music at the Presidents Gardens thi
afternoon will attract a goodly company of la
dies, and gentlemen, and little children, ant
also great deal of admiration
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
CITY COLLECTOR

R3- The undersigned respectfully presents himself to
the consideration of his feowzens for the Collector
ship of the City An experience Of ten years the prn
cipal Assistant TO the Collector he deems sufficient
guaranty of his ability to perform the duties with the
promptness and fidelity heretofore cvinced in the Office
may 22-d4t~ r. ]. ROCHE
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
CITY SURVEYOR.

1S We respectfully present to the consideration of the
people W. w. De MAINE, suitable candidate for City
surveyor at the ensuing election. This gentleman in
every way qualified to discharge the duties Of that Office
and will be supported by MANY.
may IBID
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

A1> Nominations and Announcements of Candidates
for Office charged other advertisements in th
paper. may 10
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
ORANGES, LEMONS, FIGS, etc,

ORANGES, LEMONS, FIGS, etc.
Sl Boxes Oranges, in prime order t4ea.
~ 80 do do do do @#..a-s q" b
30 drums Figs, No. - as.-
500 pounds African Dates
Is bushels Groundnuts .t
bags Palmnuts .. @m..
do Softsbe Almonds y,
do English Walnuts
rs boxes Malaga Raisins #7 .@a"r.t.otn a...
Just received, and for sale cheap, by
JAS. I. LLOYD a Co.,
may LEW Penn. av, 8 doors east 18th re.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
Mansion Farm Ice Cream,

NHE undersigned respectfully informs the citizens OF
washington and vicinity that he is prepared to fur
nsh Families, Hotels, PARTIES Excursions &c-and at
the shortest noticeICB CREAM, fresh from the Man.
sion Farm, near Baltimore, at 81 60 per gallon.
Orders thankfully received and promptly attended TO
at his stands In the Centre and Northern Liberty Mar
ket or at sotps Drug Store Of street aud Penn
sylvania avenue and at his residence South street. boz
tween 9th and 10TH south Of Institute.
may 19--M&Ss H. B wELFREsH
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

CLAY ON PROTECTION. in q recent letter to
Messrs. D. Simmons 8 Co., Of New York, who
had presented to him some beautiful axes and
hatchets, Mr. Clay remarks:
England, by her great advancement in the
arts and civilization, and from the fact of our
having originated from her, and from the very
great extent Of our commercial Intercourse with
her, exercises q large, perhaps too large, an
influence upon our councils by her example.
Hence her doctrines Of free trade have been
imported as extensively as her merchandise, and
are prevailing to degree which those who have
adopted them will / think find it necessary to
limit or modify. The condition of England is
widely different from that of the United States,
in respect to industrial pursuits. There the
perfection to which manufactures have been
carried by great skill, abundant capital, cheap
| labor, and long experience, renders protection
unnecessary. They can safely encounter any
competition at home or abroad. 1t is different
with the English agriculture, that is supposed
to need protection against foreign competition,
by eminent English statesmen, and a struggle
is now in progress in England upon that ques-
tion, between the population Of the cities and
that of the country. The reverse is our condi-
ton in the United States. Here our agricul-
ture needs no protection, but few branches of
our manufactures require, for a limited period,
reasonable and moderate degree Of it; with
such encouragement they will, at no distant
day, attain q maturity and perfection which
would enable them to vie with those of any
other country and, in the meantime, we should
avoid those revulsions in commerce and none
tary affairs, which there is too much reason to
apprehend may result from too free and unre-
stricted animportation of foreign merchandise.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
FOURTH WARD,

MEssRs EDITORS: You will please announce Mr.. J0H,
p PEPPER suitable person to represent this War
in the Board Of Common Council, and oblige
NAV 23-tde HIS MANY FRIENDS.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

SECOND WARD.
~ MEssRs EDIToRs: Please announce the following
persons suitable for the suffrage of the citizens Of the
Second Ward, at the approaching election:
For Alderman-LAMBERT TREE;
Common Councimen--N. CALLAN, j. R. BARR and
B. +. WILLET;
ARegister--WM. j. MCCORMICK;
CoLlector-R. j. ROCHE;
Assessor-GEoRGE H. PLANT. may 24--3t&
SECOND WARD.
09 The following ticket will be supported by the voters
Of this Ward:
For Adermdr--JoHN WILSON;
Common Councl,nen - NICHOLAS CALLAN, JOHN F.
ENNIS, JAMES r. BARR;
Register-W. j. McCoRaIcK;
Cblector-RoBERT j. ROCHE;
SurUeyor-H. w. BALL;
Assessor-GEoRGE II. PLANT. may 24-1t*
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
BOARDING.
BOARDING.

Mrs. wORTHINGTON, on the north side Of street,
N four doors east Of Tenth, Is prepared 10 accom-.
modate Married and Single Gentlemen with Board and
pleasant rooms. Also Meals without lodging.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
THIRD WARD,

WhhD.
41- JOSEPH w. DAVIS is presented to the voters Of
Third Ward candidate for the Board Of COMMON
COUNCIL, and win be supported by MANY VOTERS.
may ltd
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
FOR RENT.

T1 1ECEIVE DAY, Dy AO0In1 o
III Co.'s Express l.ss.A.ss 4. gses+E
New style Bonnet Innings very pretty and cheap The
Ladies are invited to call and see them
Also additional assortment Of White Gloves Hosiery,
&c. for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Childrens Hosiery, figured and white, in great sbun-
dance. Imitation Shellcombs, very beautiful, for 90 Il
and rs cents. Who would cumb for $10 when the
most experienced observer can scarcely discover di
renee? a-t' tt
Also elegant assortment Of FANS, varying in price
from 6 "a cents to So, very handsome. .,,r
Also Gimp and Straw Bonnets, suitable for summer.
Ribbons, Laces, Edgings, ETC., etc.
All of which will be sold cheap, for cash, at
MRS II. MOFFETTS Store,
may CTR Seventh street, opp Odd-Fellows' Hail.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
THIRD WARD.

THIRD WARD.
GENTLEMEN: take the liberty Of nominating j. A. NJ.
DUNCANSON esq., to the voters Of the Third Ward for
the Board of Common Council He is not only qualified
to represent well the peculiar local interest of the Third
Ward but the general interests of the whole city II.
may 24-dte
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

CITY COLLECTOR.
The undersigned presents himself to the citizens
Washington as Candidate for the office of COLLECTOR
OF TAXES 1t may be proper to state that for twelve
years past the duties of his office under the Corporation
have to digest and make from the returns Of the
Assessors and other the axbooks for the of
the Collector, from which the taxbills copied The
which he has discharged his duties during that
time is he trusts sufficient guaranty to his fellowcit
zens of his qualifications for the Office.
may 24-dte* w. E. HOWARD.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

QUITS celebrated SODA FOUNTAIN is In full operation.
ID Good Syrups and plenty of Ice.
Call In and try II at BUTTS Apothecary
may l5-dlm and Drug Store, Pa nv and 18th IT.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
White sulphur Water

nIRECT FROM THE SPRINGS, Greenbrier, Va, for
IL sale, in large or small quantities, by
J. +. CALLAN.
may 13-h Corner and Seventh ata.
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

Soft Crabs, Lynhaven Oysters, and Pickled
Oysters. -r
1UST received, at the EMPIRE RESTAURANT, these
delicacies together with the regular Bill of Fare viz
Scrambled Eggs Ham omelet, Beef Steaks,
Fresh Fish, Lamb Chops, Broed Ham,
Fried Pigs Feet, Spring Chicken, Veal Outlet,
Poached Eggs, Coffee and Cakes, Sardines, &c.
which will be served up at short notice. 8
Also, Real Havana Cigars and Old London Dock Bran
dy with Private Rooms for supper parties Drop in,
you want the delicacies Of the season. at ALIENS E
PIRE RESTAURANT, near Fouranda-haf street, Penn
sylvania avenue. may2leod6m
American telegraph., 1851-05-24

FIRST WARD.
AS~Z. NJ. P. KING is a Candidate for the COMMON
COUNCIL for this Ward. may 24-1t*
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
SANS SOUCI,

North side ID street, near Tenth
r W. woRTHINGToN will welcome his friends, at
IL. any hour of the day, and will promptly respond
to their calls for refreshments Of all kinds Intoxicating
drinks being Of course excluded Breakfasts Dinners
Suppers, Snacks between Meals, Lemonades Pop, Tempe
rance Beer Ice Creams Crabs, etc, always ready. In
fine, gentlemen will be provided with whatever the
kes Afford served up in the best manner and at
able charges. may I7--6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
SIS c L l. l. A \ Y.
A STORY OF AN OLD BACHELOR.

There was a fine old General once, who,
having spent most of his life in the field of
Mars, knew very little about the camp of
Cupid. He was one of those rough and
honest spirits often met with in his gallant
profession, innocent as an infant of almost
every thing save high integrity and indom-
liable bravery He was nearly fifty years
old, and his tolls were over, when master
Dan Cupid brought him acquainted with a
widow Wadman, in whose eye he began to
detect something that made him uneasy
Here was the result of leisure.
During his service he had never seen any
thing worthy of notice in a woman's eve.
In fact, he would scarcely have observed
whether a woman had three eyes in her
head or only one; for no matter where his
own eyes were, his thoughts were among
gums and drums and wounds, " and love
was thing that lived in his memory just
as he remembered once reading visionary
story book called the Arabian Nights En-
tertainments," when boy.
Well, the General had settled down into
an amiable, gentlemanly old fellow, living
alone with comfortable wealth around him,
and having little to do, save now and then
to entertain an old comrade in arms, which
companionship afforded opportunity for him
"to fight his battles Ger again" But alas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

Slow AND RA pID CoMposIrIoN.-Speed
in composition is questionable advantage.
Poetic history records two names which
may represent the rapid and the thoughtful
penelope de Vega and Milton. We see
one pouring out verses more rapidly than
the secretary could write them; the 9TH
er building up, in the watches Of the
dark, few majestic lines. One leaving
his treasures to be easily compressed into
single volume the other to be spread abun-
dainty over forty-slx quartos. One gaining
fifteen pounds the other hundred thou
sand ducats. One sitting at the door of his
house, when the sun shone,in coarse coat
Of gray cloth, and visited only by few
learned men from foreign countries; the
other followed by crowds whenever he an.
peared while even children shouted after
him with delight. 1t is only since the earth
has fallen on both that the fame and the
honors of the Spaniard and the Englishman
have been changed. He who nearly finish.
ed comedy before breakfast now lies mo-
tlonless in his small niche of monumental
biography; and he who. long choosing, be-
gan late, is walking up and down, in his
singing robes and with laurel round his
head, in the cities of many lands HAVING
his home and his welcome in every devont
heart and upon every learned tongue Of tbs
Christian world.--Wilmops Pleasures If
Literature.