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THE CAprroL stands at the east end of Pennsylvania
the length Of the front 1862 feet depth Of wings
l2l feet and and half of ground Its
height to the top Of the dome Is 40 feet The building
embraces the Representatives hail. the Senate chamber,
Congressional Library room, and Supreme Court room.
THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE Is one mile west Of the Capitol
is $50 feet in length breadth 100 feet built Of white
freestone. The TREASURY WAR; NAVY and STATE DEPART
surround the grounds Of the Presidents mansion
The Treasury building Is 1886 feet In length, depth Of
tire 100 feet height 65 feet IL contains $50 apartments
The General Land Office occupies the third story The
State War, and Navy Departments nearly the same
dimensions the War Department being $50 feet long by
go wide.
Seventh to Eighth Its length 204 feet depth Of centre
so feet, and is 3 stories in height N =
THE PATENT OFFICE occupies reservation between
Seventh and Ninth streets west, and and streets
north The body Of the building is go feet breadth Of
centre 1H feet This edfce Is partly occupied Ma
onal Museum and n receptacle for models of in
ventions There two wings, OF MARBLE now In course
Of erection. tL
occupying reservation between Seventh and Twelfth
Streets the south side Of the canal It's length is All
feet and greatest breadth 132 feet The largest tower is
14b feet high
the u s. OBSERVATORY Is built upon reservation be
tween Twenty Third and TwentyFth sts, George
town, nearly mile west of the Presidents House. The
building Is so feet square and stories high surmounted
THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT ID on the Island,
west of Fifteenth street The base Of the Pantheon is $50
feet in diameter height Of the 100 feet The obesk
to be 800 feet in height
THE CONGRESSIONAL BunrIveGnouSp Is about mile and
half east OF the Cap0 ana contains ABOUT ten acres OF
ground, surrounded by brick wall.
THE NAVY YARD Is about mile east Of the Capitol
the Anacosta branch 8
THE ARSENAL about mile south Of the Capitol
Greenleafs Point.
THE PESIrENuARy adoins the Arsenal grounds, facing
the Potomac river.
tbs CrrY HALL is on Louisiana avenue, fronting Four
andhaf street. occupying reservation called Judiciary
Square. IL Is 245 feet in length.
TnE Crrr Posr oyrIoE on Seventh street. between
and u. M
ODD Fellows HALL, on Seventh street. between and e.
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NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS.

The fourth annual meeting of the American
Medical Association will be held in Charleston,
South. Carolina, on the first Tuesday, the 9th
day of May, 1851. Organized societies through
out the Union are entitled to send delegates 1t
is thought the Medical Profession will be fully
represented in this National Medical Congress
The first session was held in Baltimore in the
year 1848; the second in Boston in 1919; the
third in Cincinnati in 1850.
The sixth annual meeting Of the Association
Of Medical Superintendents of American Insti-
buttons for the Insane will take place in Phla-
delphia on the third Monday, the 10Th Of May,
1861. The members OF this Association are the
Medical Superintendent Of the various moor
porated or other legally constituted institutions
for the Insane on this continent. Meetings
have been held, since the Association was formed
in 1914, in Philadelphia, Washington, New
York, Utica, and Boston.
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KossUTH AND HIS COMPANIONS.

In quoting the following from the New York
Sun of yesterday, we desire to express our
hearty concurrence in the sentiments it ex-
presses Our country is the appropriate refuge
for the oppressed, and with our people the
patriot and friend of liberty, come from what
cline he may, can ever find succor and SYM
pathy. gs5 at WEE
The character of KossUTH is Of an exalted
kind, and his unsuccessful struggle in behalf of
his country against ruthless tyranny has covered
his name with imperishable honor;
oOur readers are aware that our Government
has sent out instructions to our Minister at
Constantinople, authorizing him to employ one
of the national vessels belonging to the feet
now cruising in the Mediterranean, to convey
Kossuth and his companions to the United
States, should the Sublime Porte consent to
grant them their release. From the previous
terrain any doubt of his embracing the offer
Of our Government, and allowing the exiled
Hungarians and Poles, now residing in his do
minions, to embark for the United States. X Any
hesitation or delay on the part of the Sultan
would be inconsistent with his previous conduct
and promises, and would tend to ALLEVIATE the
good opinions which his noble and humane in
terposition on behalf of the refugees has called
forth. We therefore think that the Sultan will
act up to his promises; and, consequently, we
may expect to have the illustrious Kossuth and
his patriotic companions in the United States
before the close of the coming summer.
'sWe take it for granted that the refugees
will arrive ut New York, and that our civic au-
thorities and citizens will give them glorious
reception. This is all very well, but we should
consider that they come to our shores as stran-
gers, outcasts, poor, and without means to OBJ
tain the necessaries of life. Now, the parade
and show of reception would be but an empty
honor to men in their condition. 1t behooves
us to take steps to testify our respect for their
patriotic efforts and sufferings in some more
in q more serviceable manner than by shouts of
greeting and applause. Our Government has
already made a grant Of land to Gen. JUjhazi
and his companions, in Iowa, and their country
men will no doubt wish to settle with them
To enable them to do this, we would suggest
that our common council appoint committee,
ceiye subscriptions to be devoted to providing
suitably for the refugee Hungarians and Poles,
on their arrival here, and to enable them to
settle with their friends in Iowa. This plan
will be more effective than any Hungarian COM
mittee that can be formed, and will also be
more worthy of our city. BY acting thus, we
will only be emulating the generous conduct of
the Sultan, the conduct of the people of Liver
pool, and we willshow to the world our estima-
ton of the heroic efforts of brave people who
struggled nobly in the same sacred cause for
which our fathers bled and suffered.
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uCADETs AT LARGE.s

The LntelIigsneer and Republic of this morn.
ing announce that the President Of the United
States has appointed the following Cadets /" a
large to the Military Academy:
n Soma Of officers a0ho sosvs killed died IN ser
pice Francis. L. Vinton, w. II. Penrose, J. III.
Hill, VIM. b. Rowland, and Charles b. Watson.
Sons ofo6ieers noao ii serbice.-R b. Screyen,
F. Il. Childs, and A. s. Cunningham.
From ciuil iife.-James 0. Whistler and N. L.
Powers.
District Of Colum5ia.--Edward w. Williams.
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JENNY LIND.

Previous to the departure Of this g Queen OF
Song" from the city Of st. Louis, she distributed
her usual charities among the different benev-
olent societies in that place. From the Repu5-
Acan, Of the 9th ultimo, in which the CORES
pondence is published, we learn that both Jenny
Lind and Barnum each contributed thousand
dollars, which was distributed as follows by
Mr.. Kenneth, the Mayor, in accordance with
the wishes of the donors ,9,t Ga Af'
For the relief of distressed emigrants of every
I nation, 4g II fat.- - $1,000
To the Orphans Home, No. $50
To the Protestant Orphan Asylum, $50
To the Catholic Male Orphan Asylum, $50
To the German Ladies' Benevolent Assoc
citation, -i,t $50
The following is the reply of Mayor Kenneth
acknowledging the receipt of the two checks
for q thousand dollars each: "a
Permit me, through you, to return my
thanks to the generous donors, on behalf of the
several societies that are to be the recipients of
their bounty; and especially on behalf of the
distressed emigrants of all nations, who seek a
home amongst us, and who are sorely in need
of friend on their first arrival, would thank
Miss Lind and Mr.. Barnum for their noble
benefaction."
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POLITICAL.

tits stated in last nights dispatches to Bal
timore, that Mr.. Harringtons $1,000 clerkship
has not yet been filed; that John P. Shields,
Sixth Auditors Office, has been promoted from
$1,000 to $1,000 clerkship, vice A. johnson, re-
signed and that Mr.. Butteraeld, of H., goes
into Mr.. Shields's place. aa
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G0nnlnRnER

Better order has prevailed in the city of Wash
ington for several months past, than has been
known here or in any. other city for many a day
before. The cause should be ascertaincd and
continued We think the press has done some
thing in the way Of exposing and curing evils.
Depend upon it the most minute affairs connect
ed with city's welfare are worth the attention
Of its newspapers.
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aay- We notice among the yissiters in thi.

R6yr We notice among the visitors in this
city, DR.. Frank Taylor, whose exertions to pro-
cure the release of Kossuth will be remembered
with pleasure by all Americans and by all Re-
publicans. He went to Asia Minor to meet
Kossuth, and travelled hundreds of miles for
that purpose. He found Kossuth all that he is
represented to bean accomplished gentleman,
a splendid scholar, a statesman, and soldier !;
with his heart beating warmly for freedom, and
especially for this country. DR.. Taylor was the
main influence that secured the passage of the
Kossuth resolution, in the last Congress, under
the authority of which the President will send
a vessel for the Hungarian hero. We are glad
to add that the Doctor is young man, and
native of Chester county, in this State.
PennsylUanian of yesterday
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CASE OF SHOOTING by WoMAS.-At New
York, yesterday morning. (the Herald reports, J
at eight o'clock, Hugh Fletcher, coachman Of
Mr.. Alexander Lawrence, residing at the corner
of Twenty-frst street and Lexington avenue,
was shot in the back of the head by q woman
who gave her name as Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke
The occurrence took place at the corner of Lex
ington avenue and Twenty street, and
the sidewalk is covered with q pool of blood
where Fletcher fell. 1t appears she was wait
ing for him for an hour previous and told
young man who was with him to stand back.
Fletcher, however, did not see any weapon with
her, and when he turned on the sidewalk, to 20
toward Mr.. Lawrence's house, she fred the
pistol, and he fell forward on his face, where
he lay insensible for some time. She walked
deliberately away, and threw the pistol over
the fence, where it was found. The shot took
effect just where the neck joins the head and
where the muscles are pretty thick. Fletcher
is fat Englishman, and probably owes his life
to the fact, if he should survive this sporting
affair. Several doctors Of the neighborhood
were in attendance and examined the wound.
Where the centre of the charge entered there is
round hole, and all around there are small
shot holes, for it was with shot the pistol was
loaded. Had there been stronger charge Of
powder in, or had the woman fired little high,
Fletcher would have been a corpse. AS it is
his life is in danger.
The doctors ordered poultice to the wound,
but could not extract the shot ct present. nor
have they as yet ascertained the full extent OF
the injury. His forehead and face are very
badly cut where he fell upon the flags. The
woman was handed over to the justice on the
charge, but the wounded man is at present un-
able to appear against her in court. 1t is said
to be an affair of the heart.
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EXTENT OF misunderstanding to the cal
culations of Mr.. G. w. Smith, long engaged in
railroad statistics, there are now no less than
ten thousand sac hundred and eighteen miles Of
railroads completed in the United States; and
he calculates that next year there will be more
than twelpe thousand sir hundred miles-more
than sufficient, If extended in one line, to reach
round half the circumference of the globe a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

A NOCTURNAL PRoMENADE.-A bed of mortar
was left nicely sprinkled over with sand, in front
of neighboring building last night, and this
morning it had the footprints of some wander
ing gentleman, whose attire cannot be inn
proved by his laundering The mortar might
have been fenced in, and the gentleman might
have kept sober; but that is not the way of the
world Hy M
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News ExpEoTED.-The steamships North
America and Empire City, from Chagres, via
Jamaica, and the Georgia, from Havana, with
the California mails from the Falcon, may be
looked for at New York tomorrow. The ac-
counts from California will be fifteen days later
than previously received
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

We regret to learn that the Most Rev. Arch
bishop EccLEsToN is confined to his apartments
at Georgetown Convent by severe indisposition
His disease is bronchitis. l
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

EARLY VEGETABLES. Mr.. John 0usley, the
excellent gardener to the President, has, for
some weeks since, been supplying Mr.. Fillmores
table with new cucumbers of great size, with
broccoli and other extra early vegetables. ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

INTERESTING PRIzE.--There is drum now
in the possession Of the Massachusetts Volun-
teers, which bore the following inscription upon
its body: "This drum was beat at the battle Of
Bunker Hill by Thomas Scott, 1875" 1t was
taken from a British drummer by q soldier Of
the Continentals ut the memorable battle above
named: it afterwards became the property Of
the State of Massachusetts.
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ADVERTISERS will please endesyor 10 send In their yor
before IL o'clock, If possible. uf. 9aI Etas N
ns- Do people generally know that short advertise
ments are published in the AMERICAN TELKeRAPH for
twenty-five centss
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

BR~ Lazy rich girls make rich men poor,
while Industrious poor girls make poor me n
rich. Remember this, ye affected fair one s,
whose antipathy to putting your hands into
cold water is always getting your husbands int o
hot
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

RAJ A complete set of oil the newspapers
published in the State of New York has been
collected, and will be exhibited at the Worlds
Fair. There are at present published in the
State Sc daily and 402 weekly newspapers,
making total of 458, of which number 126
are printed in the city of New York
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

STORM. The New York Tribune Of yesterday
says "Last night the wires of all the three
Telegraph lines to Boston were down, and COM
munication was cut off. A severe thunder
storm in the west prevented us from receiving
our usual despatch by the Atlantic and Ohio
line. " ,.. ..
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

The Columbus (0hio) State Journal utterly
denies the story which has been pretty extern
sively circulated, that Ohio has passed law
multiplying the Fugitive Slave bill in that State.
The Journal says that no such law has passed
the Legislature or either branch of it.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-04

take place on the 28th instant. The statement
that Hon. Rufus Choate has been retained to
aid the District Attorney in the prosecutions is
contradicted aA...
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THE New YoRK FRrmES made rood use of
their time while here yesterday. They saw
every body, and every body saw them. They
visited Alexandra and Mount Vernon. and saw
Fort Washington from the river. Returning to
the city too late for the afternoon train TO
Baltimore, they we're entertained at the United
States Hotel, in fine style, by q number Of our
citizens; and, at little before ten o'clock at
night, departed for Baltimore in an extra train.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

WE have Just received assortment Of SPRING
w GOODS, which we invite the Ladies' TO call and sx-
anime before purchasing They consist, in part, Of
Straw Bonnets, and Hats for children
Bonnet, Cap, and Trimming Ribbons
Green Wreath, Face, and Bonnet Flowers
Parasolets, Fans; Kid and Silk Gloves
Worked Collars and Cuffs
Worked Chimesetts and Handkcrchiefs
Embroidered Muslin and Lace Sleeves
Lace Capes and Collars
Black and White Dcmi Wells
Embroidered Muslin Caps
Buffalo and Horne Tuck Combs; Shell Side-combs
Swiss, Book, and Tarleton Muslin.
Also large variety Of FANCY GOODS and PERYU-
merry, which will sell cheap to all who may favor
with a call. j. b. A. TATE,
ap 1-3t Lace Store, Pa av, bet 10th and 18th SITS
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TO DIR CITY REAnERs.

We cannot resist the temptation to insert the latest pos
ble item Of teegraphic news; and it will therefore be
often out Of power to have the paper served in the
Departments before three o'clock Those who prefer II
can be served their houses and shall carefully note
any such changes as may be requested.
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nS- Persons wishing to be served with the AMERICAN
TELEGRAPH will please wre their and residences,
and hand the cards orpapers carriers or leave them
at our counter
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4 FLOWER FOR THE HEAnT.-A wife, full Of
trnth, innocence and love, is the prettiest flower
man can wear next to his heart.
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wHEELwRIGHTs AND BLAcKsMITHs,

A MEETING was held, according to previous public
N notice at Mr. N Snyders shop, at the OF 18th
and streets Washington city Monday evening" April
LIST, 1851
Chairman and Secretary being appointed, commit
tee of six appointed to propose Constitution and
Bylaws 1t also resolved that the next meeting be
held at the same place on Monday April 7th and that
the proceedings Of this meeting be published In the Amer
lean Telegraph and Baltimore Sun. apr 2-eo3r
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KNOW THYSELF!

MIR. HAYENS Practical Phrcnologist is now at Mrs.
south side, between n and 9th streets He intsnds
visiting few families Of this city Georgetown, and Alex
ing their childrens Intellectual Capacity and the bus
profession in which they will DO most successful
Mr.. H. engages to describe any persons character
talent Parents who desire to have their children phrc
nologzed at their homes win please send not with their
name and residence. pe
TERMS Examination and Chart, 81 do, without Chart,
30 cents Considerable reduction win be made to families
Mr. Hayens will be at his room from 5Tto e'o'clock,
p, m. ap+2ts =
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According to the Shipping Last there were in
New York on Tuesday Is steamships, s5 ships,
II barques, 1873 brigs, and l62 schooners- IT otal,
All. fff.
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BALrIMoRs, April IL p. M
Danger OF Licutcnant RidgeIy.

3a BALTIMoRE, April ALI p. m.
Is. Danger OF Licutenant Ridgely.
Lieut.. James Ridgely, who fell, some weeks
ago, from the third story Of the Exchange Ho-
tel in this city, is now dangerously Ill from his
wounds, and not expected to survive.
Erect OF the Baltic's News.
The Baltic's news is favorable in its effect
on the Baltimore breadstuffs.
The markets are likewise .favorably affected
in New York and Philadelphia Cotton is
looking up.
Amertcus Fire Company.
The New York Firemen partook Of q grand
dinner here to-day. s
BosToN, April 4-Noon.
More TroubIe In Boston.
Alfred Symmes, fugitive slave from Savan-
nah was arrested in Boston last night Con-
siderable excitement prevails, and there has
been some resistance to the persons arresting
him. An officer was stabbed badly by q fugi-
tive in the groin eg
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nay~ At GLrpDoss beautiful exhibition Of the
ME-" there win be an afternoon entertainment
tomorrow, Saturday at 8 o'clock.
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NEW AND SECONDHAND PIANOS
f{5-SwH1NA always on hand, for sale and TO rent
YTMHV moderate terms at the Piano Store, on
y 18th street, above street.
Cabinet Piano Of six octaves for sale.
mar 2o-d3m* y. G. REICHENBACH
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HARDWARE.

rINHE subscribers have in store a good assortment Of
Il House Furnishing and Builders Hardware, Cutlery,
&c. which they offer to those in want ct the lowest prices
Also, Agricultural and Gardening Implements, com
j. IT, RADCLIFFE a co,
mar 26-u oddF Fellows Hall, 9TH street.
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rs the best house in the city for Combs and Brushes
| all kinds; and he Is just opening this day English
Hair Brushes Cold pressed English Horn Dressing Combs
and some very superior Ivory 6ne-tceth do.
.TN PARKERS Fancy and Perfumery Store,
ap 3--1mf Penn avenue, under National Hotel
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

CIX PIECES superior black French Cloth
y 10 Il halfpieces very choice fancy Cloths
80 patterns fancy Cassimcrcs, for Spring
100 do fancy Yestings, very rich, and choice
styles,) in Silk and MarseiIlcs
80 dozen gentlemens Cravats, some very beautiful
10 do Ecntlemen's Linen Cambria Handkcrchiefs
plain and colored borders
as pieces Silk handkerchief, ten Of which are very
handsome, and new styles
cartoons gentlemen's Kid Gloves white, ngnt ana
dark colors, and black; Silk, Lisle, Thread, ana
Cotton Gloves
The above Cloths, Cassimeres and Yestings, are the
most desirable goods OF their kind in this city Young
Gentlemen wishing very elegant articles IN That way VIII
please call
10 pieces dotted Linen, for Shirting
as do do Calico, for Shifting, very fine
q. w. VERIFY,
mar 2s-d2wif Penn AZ, bstweon 7th and 9Th ste.
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AGENTS and CARRIERS for George
w town and Alexandra. Apply at this Office,
mar d.
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NEW C0FFEE---TRY IT.

~ HAMMEL's celebrated essence Of Coffee, impart
VI. ing delicate flavor and hner color, cheaper
and wholesome beverage, than that obtained from
pure store coffee this Is neatly prepared In
venent sized PACKAGES at the very low price Of II cents
each which is equal TO four pounds Of the best Java Co
fee Use and be convinced of its value For sale whole
sale aud retail by JOHN r. CALLAN,
2I-n Corner and 7th streets.
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3NOTICE.-The members Of Association No. United
Brothers of Temperance hereby notified that
election for officers for the ensuing Quarter will take
place on saturday evening next, 9Th Instant III IN n
Hour of meeting from April LIST to October LIST Is half
past o'clock p. Punctua attendance Of all the
bers is requested. saA
by order: SELBY PARKER, ~
ap SITS & Recording Sccretary !
sNTOTICE.-The Members of the Northerns liberties
LIN Fire Company requested to meet at their Hall
on Friday evening" 4th instant at o'clock for
the election of officers XII vi ag. M n isus,,si
" p3-2t A. FORREST, Sec'y.
ID EMOVED.-STEyENS,H Halter, has removed to
III the store under the Athennum, between Sixth and
Four-and- a-half Streets ap Stiff