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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

LovE-sIck NIGHTINGALEs.-Newly y-caught
nightinsaes are what the dealers call rank
That is, they are full Of snalches Of rapturous
song, and eager 10 join their maIes directly
on their arrival. There is no difficulty in as
certaining this latter. The voice OF the lover
while paying alteration TO his souls idol is
heard both far and near. II breaks out in
transports Of unrestrained melody and inno-
cent playful joy. Then do they at once COM
mence the arduous duties nseparabie from
welded life. The females build, Law and
go to nest almost Immediately. Hence the
males. when Gagged, sing-not 10 please
themselves, or their new masters; no-ev-
cry note, every inspiration they draw, are all
intended for the ear of their Observation-Disclosures
first, their only love. Constsucy such AZ
this is rarely known. Indeed, full many or
these lovely warblers fall lifeless from their
perches soon after they have been caught
They sing their own death song,'i in the hope
that irs expiring melody may reach the ears
of those they SO idolize, and from whom they
have been so remorselessly Iorn. Vain hope,
truly = William Kidd, in The Gardeners
Chronicle ,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09
Domestic Recipes.

To Pickle Tomatoes. Tomatoes should
not be very ripe when used for Pickling.-
Mix in large stone jar an ounce OF mustard,
half an ounce Of cloves, hall an ounce OF pep
per. FIJI the jar half full OF the best vinegar,
men lay in the tomatoes, mixing among
'"eui dozen or more whole onions.
S"nee Marmalade. de.-Garher the fruit when
10y mpe' and oi n fine yellow; pare, quarter
a"u oo.e II; rnl the ounces into a sauce
ia" w" "'ue water, set them OH the fire
un,i uhey are quite soft then take them out,
and lay them on the sieve 10 sra;o rnh
them through; and put to each mound of The
strained ounces pound of brown sngar
Set it on few Goals, and let it stew an hour
take little Of it out, let it get celd-ifi, then
cuts smooth, il is sufficiently siewed.
Quince Jeuy.-Halve The ounces, and take
out the cores. Boil The ounces till very soft
in clear water, mash them, and let them
drain llro' flannel bag, without squeezing
them. Put 10 the ounce liquor, when drained
through the bag white sugar in the propor-
tion Of pound TO pint of liquor. Add the
whites Of eggs, and clarity il. When clear,
boil il on moderate FIRE, till it becomes q
thick jelly. Fill glasses with the jelly and
cover them tight. The ounce pulp thar
remains in The jelly bag can be made in mar
malaGe.
Peach Pie.-Take mellow, juicy peaches
wash and put them in deep pie plate, lined
with pie crust. Sprinkle thick layer of
peaches, put about table spoonful of water.
and sprinkle a little -four over the top cover
IT with a thick crust, and bake the pie from
fifty 10 sixsy minutes.
Apple Dumplings.-Pare and scoop out the
core o: six large baking apples, put part OF q
Glove, and liItle grated peel, inside of each
and enclose them in puff paste; boil them in
nets for the purpose, OF bits of linen, for an
hour. Before serving, cut off small biz
from the top of each, and put in a teaspoon
ful OF sugar, and Bit of fresh butter replace
the bill Of paste, and strew over them poun.
ded loaf sugar.
A Valuable Cement. Take new milk, half
a pint, and curdle with sharp vinegar; sep
arate the whey, and mix with the curd the
white Of FIVE eggs beat well, add fne quick
lime, and mix till you have duciile paste or
nutIV
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

a soldier, many years ego, was sentenced
to have his ears cut off. After undergoing me.
brutal ordeal, he was escorted out of the court
yard TO the tune of the Rogue's March. He
then turned, and in mock dignity, thus ad-
dressed the musicians :-'Gen,lemen, thank
you but have no further need of your ser~
vices, for have no ear for music,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

A married gentleman, every time he met
the father of his wife, complained to him of
the ugly temper and disposition of his daugh-
ter. At last, npon one occasion, the old geo.
lleman becoming weary of the grumblings Of
his son-in-law, exclaimed-'you are right, she
IS an impertinent jade, and if hear sT,y more
complains Of her, will disinherit ,ier. Ths
husband made no more complaints.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

~ Some folks think Il,e biggest news
paper is always the best. Wise people these
about as sensible as the fellow who turned
up his nose at your common-sized women;
and Dragged that he meant to have bigger
wife than any other man within two hundred
miles,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

A STRONG NEGATIyE. Tom MARSHALL de-
nies the .tory that he hnd given notice to the
democracy, Immediately after his election,
that all accounts between them were squar-
ed-and that hereafter he was whig, &c,
He says that it is lie in form, lie in letter,
lie in matter, lie in substance, and q lie
from beginning 10 end, and that the Pars
which said he only wanted to meet old Hal
and take him by the hand was particularly
a lie ~ Ff
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

U'Why, you'd better knock the door
down what do you want? Och, my darl-
ing. don't let me wake my Of your family;
I'm jist usin' your knocker to wake the pa
pie next door I'm locked out dye see and
they've niver knocker.' Rap rap! rapI
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

D The exact width of marrow escape
is said to be found by chap who crept
through knot hole. when his wife was chas-
ing him with a broom-slick
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09
s E LECT TALE.
From the National Intelligencer.
D A MEL M o r G. A N .

From Curtis Recollections and Private Memoirs Of the
Life and Character of Washington.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-09

A Valuable Cement. new milk, half
pint, and curdle with sharp vinegar; sep
arate the whey, and mix with the curd the
white Of FIVE eggs /; beat well, add ine quick
lime, and mix till you have ductile paste or
DULY.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

GlIl OF WASHINGTON,
Under The direction If AARON ItIGHr PALMER, Of NstC
Fork, and WoRTHINGToN GARRETTsoS SNETHES, of Netc
Orleans attorneys and CbnnseilorS Of ne SIP Cogrt us
This establishment is formed for the following objects
L. practising law in he,Suprome Court of the Uni
ted Saes and conducting professional business before
Congress.
O. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims nlaw
or equity against the United States before Congress
tho Executive Departments, against foreign Govern
ments before Boards of Commissioners
g. For settlement Of accounts with the State Trea-
sury War; Navy, Post Office, and Interior Departments
and obtaining the remission of fines, penalties and
FIXTURES alleged violations of the revenue post Office
other laws.
4. For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United States from foreign Governments and procu
ring land warrants aud pensions under the various pen
sion laws Of the United States.
b. For collections generally, embracing debts, egacios,
and nheritanccs in the United States and foreign
tries
g. For the purchase and sale of lands in any Of the
States or Territories Of the Union and oaning moneys
on mortgage Of real estate lying therein.
Z, For investment Of funds In United States and State
stocks and loans collection Of the dividends thereon
generally for the transaction of all business To
a law, loan, and banking agency.
All communications addressed postpaid n Messrs
Palmer Snethen, American and Foreign Agency civ
Of Washington will receive prompt and faithful atp ton
June 9o-1y" once No. 5Carroll Place, Capitol mn,
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GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.
GEORGETOWN, October 13-l2 ]

GEORGETOWN, october l3-l2 m.
The supply of roll butter by wagons, this
morning, amounted i'll ALL to about six thou
sand pounds, and sold at $50 per hundred
pounds.
The farmers from the upper counties of
Maryland continue to complain of the effects
of the drought Many of the mills are stopped
for want of a supply of water, and in many
places the wells and springs arc dry.
The -four and grain market remains I'M
changed
ArrioalS-Schr. George II. Smoot, Simmons,
Elizabeth City, N. c., to Joseph Libbey & Son !;
schr. Joseph Libbey, Spruell, Plymouth, to
Joseph Libbey & Son; schr. Actor, Ireland
Washington, N. c., to Wheatley & Walker
packet schr. Townsend Jones, Dayton, New
York, to Peter Berry; packet steamer Column
bia, Harper, Baltimore, to L. Piclrell & Co.
Sdiled-Schr. l.. S. Lewis, Spruell for Eliz-
abethtown, N. G.
canal Trade--Arrived, boats o. W. Sturte.
want Cumb., coal; d. J. Mccoy, do. do. (; Penn
sylvania, do. do. J. Terrill, do. do. Dan Web
ster, 81 miles, limestone; r. III. Lambell, 81
miles, -four, &c. J. p. Garrett, 81 miles,
wheat, &c. Morning Star, % miles, wood !;
J. A. Magruder 107 miles, flour, &C.. Lean
der l27 miles, cement J. f. Essex, 81 miles,
900 bbls. flour; J. IIetzer 100 miles, flour !;
NJ. Hoffman, Cumb., coal Mary Hall, do. do. f;
Martin Hoffman, do. do.
. Departed-Potomac, Mctacomet, Grampus,
Buena Vista, Star, d. s. IL. Clagett, Isabel,
Salen and Thos. Jefferson. ELECTRO.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
First premium Grand and Square Pianos

KNABE Il GEIILE Manufacturers,
E--.r7ryzJ Nos H. 6, 8, g. and IL Eutaw street BAL
RAF-n-HSH tmore. New tributes to the excellence
y v of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
MARYLAND Institute their last exhibition, awarded To
us the First for the best Grand Piano, and also
the First Premium the best Square Piano exhibited
II will be recoeced that in 1S4S Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and are not to
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever Instruments met
with competition. offer them to the public with con
fdence we might otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by 10 give satisfaction or they may
be exchanged within six months from day Of sale The
durability of our workmanship further guarantee Tor
five years. ,c,, - ,,c..
tory we hope now to supply all who may honor W with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted TO the cmaea very i'm
nortant matter, and which have made our careful
studyo cali and examine various styles, which we
are constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash or approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials our Pianos
are in Of the highest praise by the
llownr eminent artists whose certificates can be seen
at our Warerooms Charles Bocbsa the great composer
and musical director Mad. A. Bishops Mr. Geo hnooPS
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distin
eushed performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom Pianos constantly used,
whilst making our thankful acknowledgements to them
We refer for further testimonials.
! Old Pianos taken in exchange.
! Planes biroJ and tuned mar "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
A CARD TO THE LADIES.

WE would most respectfully inform the ladies OF
w Washington and the public generally, that we
have just received from the Northern Market entire
and splendid stock of Dry Goods suitable for the
Fall and Winter trade. To those of friends and
toners who have heretofore patronzed literally
desire to return grateful thanks and hope by polite
and strict attention to business that shall still
merit continuance of their fvors and also the favor
of the whole purchasing community We deem it useless
to goods but would merely say that stock
consists of general of all kinds of fashionable
and desirable Dry Goods which will be sold very low for
cash We invite everybody to give early call, and
promise to sell bargains.
McLAIN & HARRY
bet. Sth and 9th sts., next door to c. w. Boteer's
sep 30-d2w Housefurnshng Store.
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER

Deuoted TO African Colonization and Civilization,
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
JvIIE undersigned propose to publish in the City Of
| Washington, weekly newspaper, bearing the above
title and dedicated a sound morality in Politics. to the
Union of the States, the Of African Colonization
and Civilization, and TO all topics OF high and general
interest to their country and mankind They viii en-
deayor to impress upon the People and Government OF
the United States and of the several States the Importance
of coonizng in Africa, with their own consent the Tree
people color of this country and such rs may become
free will communicate to the public all important
information they may obtain in regard to the Geography
Explornon Resources, Commerce and Population oil Al
rica the state the Slave Trade aud the measures best
odapted for its suppression and will enforce the duty Of
union among all Christian denominations in efforts 10 diff
e the know ledge of Arts Liberty and Christianity
among the barbarous people Of that Continent.
They will aim TO render the journal instructive ana
safli Family Newspaper, and 10 secure for its columns
ne The public favor shall enable them, contributions, lite
rarv and scientific, Of decided merit
tins CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be OF the size OF the
J,ns Journal or NOtional Era, and exceed in size the
efoepcer or the Cnion Of this city; and with but lew
advertisements will be nearly filed with matter designed
tn I've Of interest to its readers.
II will he printed with type, on fine white paper,
and In mechanical execution, be equal TO the best news
papers in the country.
| TERNs-The Christian Salesman will be two dollars
year, payable in advance. -. -.
postmasters others, who may be pleased 10 ACT us
voluntary agents. will be responsible to those who may
nav over To them subscriptions and to the order OF su
agents or to any who may make remttances ior the
christian Sdtesman it will be supplied on the following
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
SILK GOODS.

DOWEN 4 McNAMEE liz and III Broadway, New
Is York have now in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment OF
French, German English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards are now ready
country and particularly old friends and custom
rrs are assured every attention has been paid to
present stock of goods, unqualified either IN extent or
variety by sny similar establishment IN the country
MANY Of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by us and viii he found
adoptcd To the best rad in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace tie leading articles OF our STOCK
Extra rich Cheno and Broca3c Sins
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslns, AMI organdies'
Rich printed Silk Tissues, new article
Now style English Poplins.
Baregc de LANES, Paris patterns
New stye French Prints.
English. Scotch and American Printed Lawns.
Suiur Black Gros de lShines.
French and English Gnghams.
plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shavls
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery silks, Grapes, &c,
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazincs, Alpacas and Muslin de LANES.
Iaces and Embroidery
Linens and White Goods OF every description
Kid Gloves, best manufacture
EngIislr and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety.
poppee and Spitalfed Handkerchief.
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks
Also great variety OF rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also Sinchews Sarnets, Fancy silk Cravats, Bay State
plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
pareges Sans Silk Scarts, Suspcnders Pain oack ana
high colored Mousene de LANES turkey req Flnts,
Curtain Muslins Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons, serges Satin
an Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest and VINO desire TO see
st narRet prices are respectfully invited to CALL
I mai
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
1AuRENCE THOMSON & CO.,

IMPORTERS of Brandies, Wines, and Segars, NO EN-
rbangr Place Baltimore, offer for sle an extensive
assortment Of q, ~, -. -,
Loan Ionis 1911 and 1885, Magory; 0tard, Dupuy Co.
pinst Castion Co.; Martell j. Durand Co.; A. Seig
nstte: J j. Dupuy and j. Fraud brands.
WINES-Champagne, Caret, and Hook, OF various
r,Jes Also Port Sherry, Madeira Sicily Lisbon, Bur
9uudy Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety.
SEGARS-IIayana and Principe Segars, of approved
brands constantly receiving from the manufacturers,
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands, Of hne
flavor also London Brown Stout and Porter Bordeaux
and Marsees Sweet OIL sardnes, Maccaron Vermcelli,
Olives Capers, CASTLE Soap Bay Rum, Roll birthstone,
Canary Seed, &c. mar ~-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
ESSENCE OF COFFEE.

Wan 123 Gents 10 Sdoe four Pounds Of Coffee
rINHIS ESSENCE has been proved by many thousands
of the richest and most respectable families, well
by the poorer class of people almost through the whole
United States to be by far the best preparation Of Coffee
offered to the public Coffee made by this Essence
is much more wholesome delicate, hne-favored,
perfectly clear and in every instance, superior to the
finest Java coffee.
above article is perfectly healthy and to show something
of the deserved reputation il has gained and justly ent
tied to- few certificates and recommendations
particularly relating to health from Dr. Booth and DR..
Chiffon practical Chemists and Anayssts of the cities of
Philadelphia and New York; also, from Agents, all
of whom prominent Chemists and Druggists.
College Avenue, Tenth ST., below Market st.,
Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1851.
have examined the Essence of Coffee manufactured
by Iummel, Boiler Co., aud find that its constituents
in the least degree furious TO health it may
used freely and with perfect safety.
JAMES BOOTH, profr. of Chemistry,
applied to Arts, Franklin Institute.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
A NEW IMPROVEMENT

For FITTING up stores with Fancy Fronts.
~ u. GEIGER, Builder and Architect would respect
fully inform his friends and the public in gener al,
that he is prepared to fit Stores and build Fancy Fronts
on an entire PLAN embracing all the latest improve
ments The work be done without stopping the bust,
ness while the work is going on.
lie is also prepared to do all kinds of work in the build
ing ne Mt the shortest notice and the
terms All business entrusted to his will be promptly
attended TO-
Place of business on street. between 9th and 10th.
finn
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13

&c. 1ARDELLA having purchased the entire stock of
Hardware of the late firm of Iarela Brother will
tnue the Hardware business at his New Store Room
7th street, door north of Washington Adams's gro
Gerry store where he is receiving, in addition to his
former stock large quantity of New Goods just pur
chased from the best Northern houses principally for
cash. f. c. hopes by strict attention to business and
constant endeavor to please TO receive large share Of
public patronage oct 2-2w
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
TO MECHAN1CS

TINHE BUILDERS GUIDE containing Lists of Prices
and Rules of Measure nent for Carpenters Bricklay-
ers Sonemasons Stone cutters Plasterers Saters Paint
ers Glaciers, &C. hso table of nea, square, and Gu
bic measures rules of mensuration, the building regua-
tons, tho laws relative TO buildings lien laws, &C. &c
just published, and for sale by
ROBT. A. WATERS,
sep lb-lm street. between 9th aud 10TH
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
KID GLOVES AT 62ll CENTS !

10 DOZEN LADIES' white, colored, and black Kid
> Gloves, very good article, at gu cents
Also the following at S7 cents, of Alexanders make
and Stewards importation
cartons Ladies' white all numbers
do do colored, do
/ do do black, do
do Gentlemens white, black and assorted CO.
lors, all numbers
Persons in want of very superior Glove will do well
to give a call, stock is good any in this
country.
sep adm VERIFY MILLER.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
LADIES, DRESS CAPS AND FANCY GOODS

UST OPENED at the storr, Sixth street, near
~ the of Louisiana nc, n large and select
assortment of Ladies' Dress Caps from rs cents to So
Head-dresses, French worked Collars, Embroidered
Tandkerchiefs.
Fall and Winter Ribbons, Edgings, Silk Braids.
Dress Trimmings, fringes, Nelyetdottcd Flowers, Blu
giles.
Velvet Ribbons, Lacr Trimmings new style
EXTRACTS, Colognes, Fancy Soaps, Scent Bags, &c. &c.
Aso-Gaentlemen's Gloves, Hosiery Shaving Creams,
Hair Tooth and Shaving Brushes Handkerchief Cra-
watts and Perfumcry, and Fancy Articles in general.
MRS COLLISIONS Fancy Millinery store,
Sixth ST. rom of National q Rrntzns untnls.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
REMOVAL.

JOTN d. CLARK has removed his MAGISTRATES, No
~ PUBLIC, and GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE, to Twelfth
street. third door south Of Pennsylvania Sol.
dcrs Claims for Land Back Pay, Extra Pay, Pensions
Claims before Congress and the Departments promptly
attended TO at moderate charges. Persons Mt distance
may explain their claims post paid and suitable forms
will be sent back with instructions sep 1g-6m
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY

II N. GILBERT has opened Office in Washington
IL. city, where he will give his prompt attention to
all those who will taver him with the agency to sell farms
in Virginia, Maryland the District Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore, and being northerner by
birth, he appreciate the wants of such from
the North for the purpose OF locating farms in this vcin
ity He has the agency to sell goody number of farms
in Virginia, and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing at his residence Penn
sylvania avenue, first square west of the Capitol Gate
may
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-13
BOYS CLOTHING.

lust RECEIVED large and elegant assortment OF
- Boys Fall and Winter Clothing, consisting of Over
coats, Jackets, Pants Vests Shirts Undershrts &C., &c.
all of which really fine and desirable and worthy the
attention of purchasers Also, choice and elegant
sormen of Shirts, of all qualities and colors, Under
shirts and Drawers Stocks Cravats, Handkerchief,
Gloves Socks, &C., to which the attention of Gentlemen
ispartcularly invited. WIN. WALL,
oct 1-tf Pa av., 10 doors west of 9th ST.