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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
AsnlNGToN, Feb. 1G, 1851.
Safety Of tie characterization ut the
.Notional Theatre.
There was quite scene enacted at
the National Hall Theatre on Saturday
night, expressive of the strong national
sympathy felt for the success of our ma
val enterprise, and especially our line
OF mail steamers, destined to compete
with all others ror the supremacy of the
seas. Mr.. Collins having received a
Geographic dispatch that the .Htlantic
had gone back to England and arrived
there in safety, the news soon spread all
over town, and was announced by Mr..
Davenport to the audience at National
Hall from the stage. The enthusiasm
with which this announcement was re-
crived beggars all description. Nine
cheers were iNtended to be given by the
audience; but instead of that, a long
continued, uninterrupted exclamation OF
JOY rung through the house, in which
every body MISUNDERSTANDING, &C.
tors, iddIers, managers, lamplighters,
sccnc-shiltcrs, curtain-lilier and all. 1t
was perfect shout OF triumph, which
struck home to the heart of every one
present, and produced universal sense
of gladncss. do not think that any
audience ever separated better pleased
than was that Of the densely crowded
National of the evening of Yesterday.
',rr y aIl
WAsmNGToS, Feb. Is, 1851.
The Presidents Father.
Amongst the passengers who reached
here on Friday evening was the venera-
bic Mr.. Fillmore, father ofthe President
Of the United States. lie is in his eigh-
ty-lirst year. Plain and unostentatious
in manner, he rendered himself agreea-
bic in conversation, especially with his
more youthful companions, in the rela-
ton OF interesting "reminiscences. Mr..
Fillmore was accompanied by his time
honorcd friend, the Rev. James Kendall,
Of Plymouth, Mass. This gentleman is
i'll his eighty -second year, and convcrses
with degree OF vivacity which eviden-
ces well-spent life.
fi!ty-two years since Mr. X. was or
daned to the christian ministry. He
distinctly remembers the bloody battle
Of Lexington, on the 18th Of April 1915.
Thus after "a pilgrimage Ct four score
years, these gentlemen, united by friend
ship, leave the snow-capped noun tains
Of New England to unite with their
countrymcn in patriotic fcstiyity in
the national metropolis.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

JUVENILE PREcoclTY.--A consideruIe
mother having advised her child "nev,
er to put off till tomorrow what Va,
can do to-day" the precocIc'us bow 70.
piled, DWELL, then, mamma, Jet nc now
eat the cranberry pie that's in tbe sofe :"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

Some calumnlator has declared that
ladies are 'he very reverse of their mir.
rors; Tor the latter reflect without talk.
ing, and the ic4nier talk without re.
tlecting. ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
THE SABBATH DAY.

Toward the close of the late Congress the
session Of Saturday night was continued until
the Sabbath morning At the hour of twelve
General LEWIS CAss moved an adjournment
and in doing so gave expression to sentiments
for which his country should ever hold him
in honor. ca am believer" said he, " in
the divine institution of the Sabbath, and
believe it as wise in civil as in a religious
point of view. | never will, in time of peace,
sit in the Senate on that day. The State Legs-
'latures, and perhaps ourselves in the District
of Columbia, are passing laws whenever neces-
sary for the strict observance of the Sabbath.
what kind of an example are We setting in this
'high place in desecrating Gods holy day, by
this work brought on by ourselves in conse-
'quence of talking instead of acting during a
'long session? We desecrate the Lords day
by unnecessary secular business, and in the
most public and authoritative manner. This
is throwing contempt on that holy day, from
zone extremity Of the Union to the other, so fan
as our example can 90. We ought to furnish
"a better example, and /, for one, will never 81
on that day in time Of peace. i do not say
will never do il in time Of war, if necessary
'but will never do it in time of peace-nol
willingly at any time, That is my view Of the
subject"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

ACCIDENT TO AN EDIToR.--S. T. Chapman,
esq, editor of the Macon (Ga.) Journal and
Messenger, was somewhat injured on the evening
of the 3D. instant, at Savannah, by being thrown
from buggy, but was thought to be out of
danger when last heard from Erchange.
We are comforted to know that he is out of
danger, and trust that he is out Of all the other
disagreeabeness of capsize. Chapman is a
worthy and noble-hearted man, and discreet
and clever writer-in point of fact, as Cousin
Phoenix would say, he is one of the tallest
editors Of the country, measuring six-feet-siI
in his stockings, when he chances to wear such
superhuities.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
THE EXILEs OF HUNGARY

y In his recently published letter to the repre-
sentative Of the United States Government, at
Constantinople, the Secretary of State uses the
following eloquent and heart-touching lam
guage: a3 Tmi
g For their attempt at independence they
have most dearly paid; and now, broken in
fortune and in heart, without home or country:
q band Of exiles, whose only future is fearful
remembrance of the past, whose only request
is to spend their remaining days in obscure in
dustry---they wait the permission Of his impe-
rial majesty to remove themselves, and all that
may remain to them, across the ocean, to the
uncultivated regions of America, and leave for
ever q continent which to them has become
more gloomy than the wilderness, more lone
and dreary than the desert" N a
May warm and hearty reception await them
on our shores. Let there be no laudation, no
idolizing, no holiday glorifyings; but let warm
hearts and kind Offices convince the noble Kos
suth and his compatriots that ours is sincere
welcome, and that we are sure Of realizing in
the defyers of tyranny and intolerance in Eu-
rope, the firm and steadfast friends Of American
freedom, And let us also, with becoming deli
cacy, yet with practical liberality, endeavor to
provide for these persons such aid as their be-
reaved condition calls for. Despoiled and inn
poyerished as they have been, by the ruthless
hand of the usurper, there will be neither in
delicacy in the OFFER nor humility in the recep-
ton of such gifts.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
THE PRESIDENTS GARDENS,

The most interesting piece Of rurality we find
in Washington is about the Presidents house.
1t is truly delightful for one who has been &c
customed to the sweets o., country life, to take
stroll in a sweet Spring morning or evening
to that delightful spot. He meets old friends
there. large majority of the trees and shrub
berry are natives. There the lovely sweet-brier,
the fragrant crab, the majestic elm, the albinc
sycamore, the white pine, hemlock and red bud
may be seen In walking among them, were il
not for the eternal rattle of the carriages on
the Avenue, one might well fancy himself far
away from the giddy crowd and all its frivolities
There little birds are singing and flying about
and building their nests, happy as the tenants
of the forest wild-no Vandal to invade their
quiet retreat; and vagrant bees fly there to sip
honey from Uncle Sam sweet flowers, and bear
it away across the broad Potomac, or to theil
hives in the suburbs of the city. Cows arc
quietly grazing, too; and the Embarrassed horse
rolls himself on the grass, and shakes his sides
in true democratic freedom.
A foreigner in visiting the Presidential man
sion must be amazed at the total absence Of
guards. No iron-clad Swiss wheel around thai
house; no insulting soldiery scowl on you as
gou pass. Every thing has the air of confidence
We feel that the head of our nation is but q
citizen elevated for his virtues to the highest
Office in the world His power is our power.
He is our servant, and at the proper time his
acts viii pass under national review; and he
must put off the robes of Office to become again
q mere citizen. asgAa ett u
There is every thing about the place to purify
the heart and elevate the feelings -there is the
beauty of art and the simplicity of nature.
How pleasant must it be TO one who has
reached the place of head of this mighty nation,
by virtue and useful and patriotic life, to enjoy
the quiet of those lovely walks there to hold
converse with wife and child and friend, and in
the temporary relaxation from public cares to
reflect on the virtues of the mighty dead who
have been its inhabitants, and render grateful
homage to the kind Providence who has blessed
us astnever nation was blessed! From the door
of this mansion he can gaze on the monument
to virtue and greatness, now rising on the mar
gin OF our lovely Potomac, and learn to prac-
tse the great truth that after all there is nothing
sentimental as sincerity and honesty To what
ever elevation cunning and craft and crooked
policy may attain, he who would acquire true
glory, who would establish himself in the hearts
of pure people, who would leave a name which
will influence those who shall come after him,
must forget self, and labor sincerely and truly
for his country's good. Long may our nation
be blessed with such ruler,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
MR.. JOHN SCRIVRNER

Itwas believed, a few days since, That the life
of this worthy citizen vas in great danger,
from the INJURY he sustained by swallowing 4
piece Of the bone Of p robin. We are gratifed
now atiearning that under the care Of his at
tending physician, Dr. Howard, and Of DR.. May,
who was, called in consultatiopD he is GONZALES
cling and, it is hoped, win soon be restored to
his usual health. The formation of an abscess,
from whichNhe has been relieved, proved to be
the whole injury sustained.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
BY TELEGRAPH.

Ezprsssly for this paper.


Railroad Collision.
BALTIMORE, April 9-13 p. m.
The train of cars from Philadelphia and Bal
timore came in collision last night near Canton,
and the locomotives were much injured but
no personal injury was sustained
Failure OF the Mails.
The Eastern Mails have not yet arrived.
Death Of Major RidgIey.
Lieutenant James Ridgley, who fell from an
upper window at the Exchange Hotel some days
since, died last night from the effects of the
injuries then received. ...
E&a&f baltimore Market. 8f
The Baltimore market is unchanged. Flour
is firm.
New York Market.
a a 9u New YORK, Il p. m.
The market is steady, and without change.
Elections In Connecticut.
Seymour, Democrat, is elected Governor of
Connecticut by a thousand plurality. Chap
man and Butler, Wings, and Ingersoll and Cleve-
land, Democrats elected to Congress. There
is q small Democratic majority on joint ballot
in the Legislature. ~
Election mt Albany. f
Perry, Democrat, is elected mayor Of the city
of Albany.
Second Despatch
Fugitive Slave Case.
BosToN, April 9--Noon.
The Commissioner has postponed the decision
in the fugitive slave case until Friday next.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

NAUvoo. The communists at Nauvoo seem
to be getting into trouble among themselves.
Not long since one of their members left with
out giving notice, which caused considerable
commotion, and brought out an address from
NJ CADET, the chief of the establishment. The
whole trouble is charged by CADET upon the in
fuence exerted by the Roman Catholics. There
is every probability that the trouble viii spread
until the whole of the common property is con-
sumed. After the withdrawal of Chevilion,
the printer to the society, several families left,
and there now seems a disposition to put stop
to the principle of communism.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

The RIGHT OF PETITIoN.-The shameful con-
duct of the Pennsylvania State Senate in laying
upon its table the petition Of over three thou
sand women Of Philadelphia for the suppress
sion of nunneries, has created marked feeling
of indignation in our community. On Thursday
afternoon, meeting will be held at SAMSON
Street Hall upon the subject, and we expect a
great turnout. Jacob Broom and William d.
Baker, esqs., will address the meeting, and
there will be others there also to let our legis-
lators see that they must respect the right of
petition.--Phila. Sun, april 8.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
CITY WATCH-HousE.

Sam. Adams, q black fellow, taken up last
night near the Patent Office, by Waterman
Thomas, with wolf-skin coat, supposed to be
stolen, was this morning committed by Squire
Goddard, and taken to Jail by officer Burr, there
to remain until all things are satisfactorily ex-
planned respecting Sam and the coat aforesaid
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

NcsSTS Editors:
You win please announce DIR. Z. NJ. CHAPLIN, mem
Der of the City Councils Of Third Ward candidate for
the Office of City Collector, at the ensuing election.
DR.. Cs qualifications and character and the interest
which he has manifested in every thing which relates
to the welfare of city emnenty qualify him for the
Office. A CITIZEN
ap0- Nat. Intel, Rep, and Union, please copyl
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

This is a fine, beautiful, sunny spring day
and the ladies and the zephyrs and the birds
are ell in motion. The recent deluge quieted
the dust, but excited the budding trees and the
flowers, and, as q probable consequence, the
imagination Of jejune poets. 1t proved damper
to many Of our builders; but they are fast for
getting it, and rising upward like young broom
corn after shower
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

ANOTHER DODGE. - One Of the Miss Ma
combes (Which one0 has commenced suit
against the vocalist, Dodge--he of 1926 Jenny
Lind-tcket notoriety--for breach of marriage
promise. The sheriff accompanied Dodge from
Lowell to Boston, where the great ticket man
obtained bail. Can Dodge dodge that suit?
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

STRINGENT LEoIsLATIoN.--The auth critics Of
Wilmington IN. Co. have adopted resolutions
subjecting the captain Of any vessel or other
person who shall be the means of intro ducing
vagrant or pauper into that town to a fine of
$1,000; and the corporation, or owner of YES
sci, steamboat or railroad, that shall convey
said pauper into said town, to fine of $4,000
in every case .# h
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
WARRINGTON !


gk1s@ We have made a vow to ourselves not to
be caught Dragging, but to trust to the newt
able revelation of facts to place US right before
the community; yet we feel called upon tc
say TO- the business men Of Washington, who
do not advertise in the Telegraph, that they
stand in their own light by not doing SO. It is
among the people, it is read by them, and it is
supported by them--the very people to whom
all persons Of business should address them
selves. safs sle ra.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
NOTICE.
la ~: -

BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD. II
ON and after WEDNESDAY next, 9th instant, the sta
ton on Pennsylvania will be vacated, and
the New Jersey avenue occupied.
The Passenger trains viii leave the latter, commencing
ut 5 p. M, usual, at and and p daily,
cept Sunday, when but two trains run, vz at
and D. m.
In making this change, the undersigned desires to call
attention to the rules Of the Company In regard TO the
reception and delivery of merchandise:
LIST Shippers reminded that In all bill with
full directions should accompany the goods.
This Is for the protection Of both parties and unless
complied with the goods cannot be received 4s#lt'
ID Consignees are notified that all merchandise must
be removed on the day upon which 1t is received
the Company hold itself responsible for any thing
left In its house during the night. Eeaat r-H
The hours for reception aud delivery Of merchandise
are from a. IN till D. 81.
The undersigned takes occasion remark that these
regulations but he has been compelled to call at
tention to them from their frequent violation, which has
caused much and serious inconvenience !. n
ap DIV s 7. III. PARSONS, Agent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

Col. HENDRIcK B. WRIGHT, who ran as the
Democratic candidate for Congress in the Luz
zerne, Columbia, Wyoming, and Montour dis
trict, Pa, in October last, and was defeated by
small vote by Col. HENRY M. FULLER the
Wing candidate, has announced his intention to
contest the election.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw.--The April term
of the United States circuit court commenced
at New York on Monday, before Judges Nelson
and Belts. The former, (who is member Of
the Supreme Court of the United States, in his
charge to the grand jury, alluded to the fugi-
tive slave law, and expressed an opinion that it
is constitutional. &c.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
HEALTH REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
W1Sbiu1fon Anril g 1881

WdAHHyt0h, April Q, IoOI.
Interments during The month Of March, 1851.
Accident (burn) l.; effusion of brain /; con-
gestion of brain J.; inflammation of brain i;
consumption IL; commissions 2; Group 2; deli
rum tremens /; debility /; drowned 2, dropsy
2; dyptherite q; dysentery l; erysipelas q
catarrh fever a; puerperal fever l; scarlet fever
2; typhoid fever /; hydrocephalus 2; intern
perance q congestion of lungs 3; old age 3;
paralysis 2; pericarditis i; pleurisy i; pneu-
monia A; bilious pneumonia L; premature birth
/; puerperal mania, j; purpura hoemorrhagica
|; chronic rheumatism l; smallpox 8; stillborn
6; unknown and not reported G.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

MANUFAcTUREs IN GEoRGIA.---There are, it
is said, 36 cotton mills in Georgia; SO propelled
by water, 2 by steam. The total capital in
vested is 81, Gil 200; cost of raw material an
nually, 1896, 548; annual product, 81, 626, 485;
bales of cotton consumed each year, 49,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

House CARPENTERS IN New YoRK.-A spe-
cial meeting of the house carpenters of New
York was held on Saturday evening last, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the project
of striking for eight hours time" No action
was had, and the subject was left open for dis
cussion @#aa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
EXCURSION.

The Grand Pleasure and Picnic Excursion OF
the Thomas Collyer, at nine o'clock tomorrow
morning (as advertised in the Telegraph Of this
afternoon, should command the attention of all
who desire day Of innocent pleasure and
racraatiopsf+ + ..###HM a.e..a @-s.e z
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
UEALTH OF WASHINGTON.

We this morning asked one Of our most in,
telligent Physicians whatwas the sanatory con,
dition of the city, and he looked a little rueful
elevated his eyebrows and shoulders, and re-
piled: 81 NEVER SAW CITY SO ENTIRELY
HEALTHYp Ea8 GH8 3r t,6 aR K 'at
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

MASSACHUSETTS SENAToR.-The rumor now
is, that Mr.. Sumner is to be abandoned, and
Mr.. Rantoul is to be run in his place-to pre-
pare for which he made the Linn abolition
speech, and engaged as counsel for the fugitive
slave fHa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

DEMOCRATIC NoMINATIoNs.--Th Petersburg
Southsidc Democrat manifests its preference for
Daniel S. Dickinson, Of New York, for the next
Presidency. A writer in the Oxford (Miss)
Constitution suggests the name of Judge John
T. Mason Of Richmond, as the Demo cratic can
didate for the Presidency. sa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

CREvAssEs.-The new mode Of stopping Gre
vases by the use Of gunny bags, invented by a
Mr. Sauve, was tried recently in the case Of a
breach which took place above Carollton, and
was found entirely successful. The break in
this levee was twenty-seven feet wide, with o
fall Of water of eight and half feet.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
rs Of H,e Ameyfcan 7sle1raph.

To he Editors Of The american Telegraph.
GENTLEMEN: Allow me, through your valuable paper, to
present the name of Mr.. NICHOLAS CALLAN for Coec-
tor of Taxes at next election Mr. O. is at present,
and has been for years past member Of Board OF
Common Council where he has rendered efficient service
Mr. c. is known, to all who have had business with him,
to be amabc and obiging, strictly moral, and Of bust
habits and If elected, will give general satisfaction
TO the public. GONE OF THE PEOPLE"
an R-atA
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

FREE NEGROES ON NORTHERN STEAMBOATS,
Recorder Genois has given notice to Captain
Porter, of the steamship Georgia, that hereafter
all free negroes among the-erew Of his vessel
will be committed to prison during the period
Of his vessel stopping at New Orleans.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

SIR ISAAC NEWTON, though SO deep in algebra
and fuxions, could not readily make up com
mon account; and, when he was Master of the
Mint, used to get somebody to make up his ac-
counts for him.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

MRsa JUDsoS's RETURN.--Letters from Maui
main state that Mrs. Judson was to leave for
Calcutta in January, whence she wonld sail for
the United States via England.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
TO OUR CITY READERS.

We cannot resist the temptation to insert the latest pos
ble item of elegraphic news; and it will therefore be
often out 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.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

ADVERTISERS will please endcayor to send in their ayors
before IL o'clock, If possible.
Ray- Do people generally know that short advertise
ments are published in the AMERICAN TELEGRAPH for
TWENTY-FIVE centsl r. .e'
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

E RoME.-Accounts from Rome state that the
disaffection amongst the Roman dragons, and
other native regiments, was SO decided that the
papal government had determined upon dis
banding them.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

DELIRIuM TREaENs.--A German named Goetz,
formerly q surgeon in the U. s. Navy, died
lately at the Philadelphia House, Chicago, Of
delrium tremens.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

large amount Of counterfeit
!" Pennsylvania relief notes" was passed on
Tuesday night in Trenton, N. j., by stranger
who put up at one of the hotels for the night