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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-09

HArs-Messra. DOwner, Mohun, Muloy and Nor
gam
On motion of Mr.. ENNIS, the title was amend
ed SO as to read, ''An act amendatory of an act
laying tax on shops, porter cellars, and con-
dictionaries and increasing the tax on retailers
and theatrical amusements and for other pur-
poses"
Mr.. WHEELER, on leave, introduced bill
entitled " An act for the protection of religious
worship among the colored people," which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on
Police.
Mr. BRENT, on leave, introduced a bill entitled
Gan act regulating the manner in which the
description shall be made of all real estate sold
or transferred in the city of Washington !" which
was read twice, and referred to the Committee
on Police.
Mr.. MULLoY moved that the Board do now
adjourn, which motion was agreed to by the
following vote:
YEAs-Messrs. Douglass, Easily, Kelly, Ennis Miller,
Mohun, Mulloy, Gull, johnson, and Van Riswicl--10
NAYs-Messrs. Callan Downer, Wannall, Bryan, Pep
per, Brent, Hutchingson, Morgan, and Hill-9.
And then the Board adjourned
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BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL,
Monday, October 6, 1851.


All the members present
Mr.. KELLY presented the petition of John
Wood, in respect to claim for certain work
done in the First Ward, which was read, and,
on motion, referred to n committee, composed
of the delegation from the First Ward.
Mr.. HUTCHINSON, from the Committee Of
Claims, to which was referred the petition of +.
Cannon, asked to be discharged from its further
consideration which was agreed to.
MIR. BRENT, from the Committee on Police, to
which were referred the petitions of A. Bald
win, for permission to extend an area, and the
petitions of James Holledge and of II. Berrien,
for permission to retain certain enclosures,
made written report thereon, concluding with
request to be discharged from the further
consideration of the same.
Mr.. WHEELER, from the Committee on I'M
provements, to which was referred the bill to
grade and gravel Il street south, between 9th
and 18th streets west, reported the same with
out amendment
And from the same committee, to which was
referred the bill to grade and gravel street
south, between 9th and | lth streets west.
Mr.. MORGAN, from the Committee on the
Canal, to which was referred the Mayors COM
munication of the Goth ultimo on the subject,
reported bill entitled can act providing for
building an iron bridge over the canal at l4th
street west; !" which was read twice.
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Hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools, &C.

CHARLES s. LITTLE, IMPORTER and
rgeneral dealer in English, German, and
-rsss4 American Hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools,
&C., SO and "a Fulton street, opposite the
United States HOTEL New York. respectfully invites the
attention of Merchants, making their purchases, to his
very extensive assortment comprising every thing in the
ine and to which and constant supplies are being
added His variety of Tools is adapted to all the various
branches of mechanics especially Coopers and Carpenters
Particular attention given to all ORDERS all of which
offered at the lowest market prices for cash or on approved
credit:
Cut and Wrought Nails, Locks and Latchets
Knives and Forks, Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors, Scissors and Shears, in great variety
Skates, States, Sleigh Bells, loose and strapped
Shovels, Spades, Hoes, Forks Scythes and Snathes
Rifles, Black Lead Pots, and Sand Crucibles
Pumps, for wells cistens Force Pumps and Hydrau-
lie Rams
Ames' Pump, Augers and Runivers
Turkey Oil Stone, dressed and undressed
Scotch Water of Ayr Stone for marble polishers
Coopers Tools in great variety of the most celebrated
manufacturers, Abertson, Conger, Horton, Barton, and
others ...m
Coachmakers' Tools
House and Ship Carpenters Tools
Blacksmiths' Tools, Cabinet makers Trimmings
House and Ship builders Hardware
House furnishing Hardware, in great variety
Iron, Brass, Copper, and Steel wire
Genuine Haarlem Oil, and Nuremberg Salve.
mar "a 5a@. saat. s# s.s.4. # #. ~
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T meeting of the Board of Managers OF the Parke
vile Hydropathic Institute, held fifth month 10th,
1850 Joseph A. Weder, NJ. D., unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place OF Dr. Dexter resigned
Having made various TINS 9sntn,e y
and from Dr. Welers wellknown skill and practical -
erce in Europe, acquired under Vinoenz pressnitz
the founder the Hydropathic system and for several
years past this country and particularly in the city OF
Philadelphia (where he has had many patients the Man
ayers believe the afflicted will find him an able and an
The domestic department being under the charge of a
Steward and Maton will enable the Doctor to devote to
the patients whatever time may be necessary.
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
Office No 5s South Fourth street. residence No. l6 Lo-
General Description Of the Rirsple Hydropdttic Iasiute
The main building three stories high, standing back
lar grass plot in 'front.' and thirty forty
The grounds around the house are tstefuy ad out WITH
walks and planted with Trees shrubs, &c u .ne ,ea =,
rooms, used by male patients as bathing house, with
every convenience for packing bathing, &c; on te
right of the entrance about hundred feet distant
stands similar COTTAGE used by the ladies for similar
purposes. a., ,,, - az ,,o hmm
dre feet are hreo other cottages, some eighty feet apart
one of these is laundry with hydrant at the door
the other two are into these cottages
we'll az into the building, and all the waste water
carried off by drains under ground.
THE WATER
Consist Of circular stone building, standing the brow
AZ hill surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
Ave hundred barrels brought from neyeriang spring
of pure cold water the side of the hill, by hydraulic
ram selfacng machine Of cast iron, that s kept CON
stanty going night and day. by the descent OF the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir 10 fountain the works yard surround
ed by weeping willows In the first story OF The water
works Is circular room, containing the douche Dath,
which is stream falling from height Of about thirty
feet and can be varied in size from half an inch TO an
inch and half in diameter Adjoining the douche room
is dressing room with marble tables &c the rtsiR9
douce (for the cure Of piles, &c Is OF the most COM
pete couryauces of the kind being entirely under the
control of the patient using the same.
here many other appliances which can De petter
,ndarstood bv a personal examination. mar 81
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SCHNIEMIND s. co

IMPORTERS, No. So Market street. Philadelphia No.
i 102 Broadway, New York, receiving and offer
for SALE at Market prices excellent assortment of the
following goods
Cloths and Boeskns, Of Gevers Schmidt, Schnabels,
Bockschurmann Schroeder, and Others consigned to
them direct from the manufacturers.
French, Swiss, and German silks, Fancy and staple
Goods the bestmakes and Styles suitable orhe spring
Also sole agency for the United States j. NJ Caron
Co.'s Fancy Gilt and silk Buttons, and other fabrics
mar ID
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NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI-
~ cine aud the Collateral Sciences for

March, 1S51.-The March number of this well estab-
shed journal is before the public, containing original
communications FROM the following talented writer's of the
Medical Profession w. H. Van Buren,, NJ d., of
riap tumor in which death resulted from eueroperitonits
arising from novel cause illustrated by plate; remarks
teanus, by Ezra p Bennett NJ D., of Connecticut rup
ture bladder, by j. Kneeand d. reports of hospital
cases. by d. Lente NJ d. and others of much interest
by Drs. Sweat, Church, and Star.
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect II full
and oompete Bbographical notices Of all the late Eng
Iish and American Medical works, &c.
Published every other month, at - per annum; each
number containing LA pages,
Specimen number sent 10 any part Of the oounry gratis
on application, post paid, to RE- HUDSON, AGENT,
mar "a 90 Wall street, New York
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French and German Looking Glass Depot

DARRATT \ DEBEET, Carvers and Gilders, manufac
ID turers of every variety of Plain and Ornamental
Looking-Glass and Picture Frames, Window Corniccs
Brackets, Bracket Tables Ceiling Mouldngs, &c, SC
Also constantly hand full assortment Of Gilt ant
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work re-gilt
glasses inserted in old Frames, &c Prices low and wori
unsurpassed in bcauty Of finish and durability by any
other establishment. The public Is respectfully invited
10 examine stock before purchasing elsewhere.
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J.H. HAYENs. Nv. MYER. 4 co.


hapetors and Manufacturers Of the Ehiopian and Fire
proof Paint Wilmington, Clinton co.. Ohio.
WY MYERS, No. $40 Main street, near Sth Cincinna-
w IT, Ohio, to whom all orders must be addressed
The superiority Of this paint all other for carriage
house, and ship painting will be in its rapid sale
1t Is months this paint has been intro
duced into Market and agent has been able to order
one hundred tons. The paint is ground in oil and put
up ready for from the finest black down to any shade
to suit the fancy.
Also, inventors aud manufacturers of 7anners Black
ing This article universally appreciated by all who
have used it, that it scarcely needs commendaton But
to give confidence to those who may not have tried it,
would say that O. Ryon foreman to A. NJ Taylor Co..
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized to use his
n recommendation to tanners in general. To all
who Mr. T. C. Ryon this would be sufficient; but all
in the city and country, who have used It, have
granted this privilege If it were necessary we could
fill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who
are pleased we deem It uncalled for.
The Tanners Backing put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for use, and will be sent to any point
the canal railroad, river, at fifty cents per gallsn
All orders should be addressed, post paid, to
HAYENS K Carroll,
Wilmington, Clinton CO., Ohio; or
j. H. HAyENS, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
BLacking for Oiclo that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and will soon be in market. mar "a
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IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS 5S LIBERTY STREET, New
L York, (between broadway and Nassau,) are now re-
ceivng rich and beautiful assortment Of Fancy silk and
Millinery Goods which would particularly invite the
attention Of all Cash Purchasers and will make 1t OBJ
ject for them TO give call determined to sell
assortment for Cash lower than before offered in
this market. #.
Mlners can supply themselves with every article in
their line, at about the cost of Importation Auction
prices. Many of goods manufactured expressly
for sae and cannot be surpassed tor beauty
low prices.
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons, a large variety
Silks and satins for Bonnets
Embroidered Cspes, Collars, Cuffs, and Chemisctts -
Embroidered Edgngs and Inserngs, Swiss and Muslin
Thread Brussels valencene, Silk, and Lsle Thread
Laces
Embroidered Revorie and Rain Linen Cambria IIkfs.
Gloves and Mits, Kid Silk, Lse Thread, and Sewing
silk
scarfs, Crayats, and Dress Ikfs
Swiss. Jaconet, Book Musns and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered, Damask, and Plain Canton Grape Shawls
A full assortment of Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers
with large variety not mentioned above.
All wishing TO avoid paying long prices will make mo-
ney by calling and satisfying themselves. mar 24tf
SEED AND AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, TOOLS
- &c, &c--WuoLEsALE AND RETMle-No. 19i q Market
Street PhlddelphidWe offer TO friends and cisto
mers the largest assortment of Agricultural Implements
Garden Tools, and Seeds offered in this market,
sistng in part Of the following viz
PRoUTY & MEARS' Patent Highest Premium Self
sharpening pL0UGlIS right and left handed Side Hill
Subso of various sizes, Of superior materials and work
manship, warranted To give satisfaction, or the money
returned. Fbm Highest Premiums aodrded TO these
PLOUGIIS Mt the New York State Fair for 1850. Also
Beaches and Bar Share Ploughs.
Spains Improved Barrel Churn constructed in such
that the dsher may be removed from the inside
Of the Churn by simply unscrcwing the handle from the
dasher.
HAY Straw and Corn Stalk Cutters In great variety,
among which may be found IIarveys superior Premium
Straw Cutter, Of every size.
Also, Horse Powers, Threshing Machines Fan Mills,
Corn Shelters Cheese Presses Seed Planters Dirt Scapcrs
Sugar Mills, Ok Yokes and Rows Turnip Drills Horse
Rakes Grain Cradles, Expanding and Extra Cutvaors,
Uarros, Snathe, Scythes Conceived Hoes, Spring tenn
pered Cast Steel Oval and Square tined Manure and Hay
Forks Pruning Shears and Chsc Beach and Bar Shear
Repairing Pecies and Castings, Peruvian Patagonia and
Prepared Gusno, together with complete assortment OF
Grass Garden and Field Seed all of which will be sold at
the lowest possible prices at 1D4 Market street Phia
mar 24-u PROUTY BARRETT.
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Bu,Iing Slip NeO Fork, near Fulton Ferry.
NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public, that his arrangements such for bring
ing and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by the old and avore Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to and New York and Liverpool every week, TO
ensure cheap and quick conveyances. The ships COM
prising this line all and first class packets
manded by old and experienced commanders
Also, Agent for the Star Line Of Glasgow Packets, sail
ing every month. Also Agent for the splendid Line Of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets
sailing every week.
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England
ireland, and Scotland. THOS. III. OBRIEN,
mar il 81 Burling Slip, doors from South at.
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In PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE Oh
9flSlA AGK ETS-SaiIinn Philadanhia the eth

In PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
sSlsA PACKETS-Sailing from Philadelphia on the 9th,
and from Liverpool on the 1st of every month
Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt VIM. II. West; Ship EU-
ROPE, Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
SAINTS, Capt. Anthony Mchaels
The above rstclass ships built of the best mate
rials, and commanded by experienced navigators.
Due regard has been paid to select models for speed
with comfort for passengers
Persons wishing to engage passage for their friends can
obtain certificates which will be good for eight months
Those who wish to remit money be accommodated
with drafts for FL sterling and upwards at sight, without
discount .rf
pense of commission if addressed to James Mcenry No.
6, Temple Place, Liverpool.
= - GEORGE McHENRY CO.,
mar I'D No. 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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Company
(ERICSSON LINE)


asY-rTTrnin Have resumed their operations for the
rses.-=.z-- year with increased means of accommo-
dating The trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore In
the most regular and expeditions manner and at their
former materially reduced prces being, dry goods
hardware &c. only 10 cents per 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines.
Persons wishing to avail themselves Of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Lne and they should be particular possess themselves
of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged transportation
and win prove protection against the double rates
acted by other lines, who have published rates.
Goods destined for the Vest South other places be
yond Baltimore, forwarded promptly the day of their
arrival with every and attention. free of all charge
whatever for this service in the shape of commissions
otherwise.
NEW YoRK.-Goods shipped from New York, or other
places eastward of that city, should be distinctly
signed A. GROVES, jr Philadelphia to insure their
veyance by this Line.
Freight to from Baltimore as above, 10 cents per 100
pounds Coarse freights taken at still less rates.
The established character and known reputation of this
company ample guarantee to those disposed to con-
fde their property to the of the company.
One of the companys boats leaves Philadelphia
from the upper side of Chestnut street wharf every day.
Sunday excepted) at O'clock arriving in Baltimore
early next morning Apply in Philadelphia to
A. GROVES, Jr,, Agent,
No. 10 South Wharves above Chestnut st.
In like a boat leaves Baltimore, daily Sunday
excepted at balfpast o'clock.
Apply In Baltimore to
j. A. SIIRIVER, Agent, No. 8 Light st.,
mar 24- near the Depot of the b. a O. r. R.
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New York India Rubber Warehouse.


n HODGMAN, q Maiden Lane and SO Nassau street,
IL. first corner from Broadway,) New York. Factory
foot Of Twenty fourth street, East River.
informed that my spring stock of India Rubber Goods will
be found superior any before offered having be-
slowed upon each individual article the benefit my long
experience in manufacturing, which enables to
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, would call attention to
my extensive stock of Carriage Cloth, of all widths from
81 "a inclusive, and made the choicest drills and OF
of gum Purchasers will find that II will neither
crack peel become sticky Is the case with much
that has been aud continues to be sold in this city
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
Consisting Of Coats Coaks Capes, Pouches, Pants Over
alls Legginps Boots, Caps &c, extensively
by farmers physicians drivers captains, sailors &c.
Baptisma Pants uacurcd expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Gencmens Goves-a perfect cure for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short time, at the
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate.
These Gloves also much by Hatters, Tanners,
Masons &c. being perfect protection against acid and
lime.
Machine Bcltiag and Scdm Facking,
in every variety and cheaper and better than any thing
which can be substituted for either.
Also, large stock of 0vershoes Garden and Engine
Hose Whips Horse Covers, Horse Fenders, Hoof Boots,
Wallets Finger Stalls, Paper Holders Door Springs, &C.
&c., besides an immense stock Of
India RHbber Bdus,
and other fancy articles such Elastics Dolls Dogs aud
other animals of kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
batters All orders executed with despatch.
mar "a d. HoDGMAN.
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The New York and Liverpool United States Mail
Staamora

The ships comprising this line are the s@a..
ATLANTIC, Capt. West.
PACIFIC, Capt. Nye.
ARCTIC, Capt. Luce. au ,
ADRIATIC, Capt. Grafton.
These ships, having been built by contract expressly
for service every has been taken in their
constructions also in their engines to insure strength
and speed their accommodations for passengers
unequalled for elegance or comfort.
Price Of passage from New York to Liverpool $780, ex-
elusive extra size state roons 1926; from Liverpool
to New York, f35
An experienced Surgeon will be attached to each ship
No berth can be secured until paid for.
~ The owners of these ships will not be accountable
for gold silver bullion, specie, ewery precious stones,
metals, unless bills of adng signed therefor, and
the value thereof therein expressed. ...
For freight and passage apply to ..
EDWARD K. COLLINS SO Wall st., N. Y, or to
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool w.
n. q. ROBERTS d CO., IA, Kings Arm Yard, London.
L. DRAPER, Jr. Boulevard Montmartre, Paris.
mar 24-d
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.

NTOULTON a. Co, Successors to JNo. FALcoNER Co.,
M "a Cedar % Pine streets, New York, invite mer
chants visiting New York city to their immense stock OF
Foreign and Domestic, Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Their stock entirely new and In addition still recei ve
by every steamer and elegant Styles confined
syey TO this house. consisting Of variety Of DR. -
Goods be found In tho French, German English and
American and at prices that will defy competitors
dash buyers and merchants generally will do well to
call and examine our stock goods adapted 10
section of the country and resolved TO spare
no efforts TO make 1t the interest of every merchant to
favor us with their patronage x,,,r ,,o,,,mo,,
JAMES w. BARBER,
ZENAS NEWELL.
-, ~ u.roh 1871 mar "a
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xTARNIsHES, GUM O0PALS, SPIRITS, TUkPENi
TINE AND AMERICAN LINSEED OH.
SO cases dum Copal, med and fine Zanzibar, &o
bbs superior Coach Body, Carriage ou oioth fosn
ing, Flowing, Soraping Cabinet and Venitian phno VAT
nishes Nos, l, a and 3.
10 bbls. Sign and Draining varnish.
do white flowing do
do outside do do warranted.
do White do do for maps or whips
10 do Iron Varnsh.
20 do Painters Japan. -
100 do Spirits Turpentne, In glued bbls or half bbs
1000 gallons American Hnseed OIL,
10000 lbs pure White Lend, In oil, at manufacturers
prices.
Also, Gum Sheac, sandrac, Iitharge, Red Lead, Dry
White Lead in 100 ID. kegs Wholesale and retail at the
lowest market rates
Persons purchasing the above win do well to call and
examine for themselves.
N n. Persons wanting varnshes manufactured will
please call subscriber Is prepared to manufacture
all kinds. BENZ " hoHNok,
No In Orange street. running Second to Third
tween Market and Arch streets, Phns. mN 24-t
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A FAIR COMPROMISE Mayor of Logan,
Hooking county, Ohio, last week fined one of the
unrulies in that region s for assaulting another
chap, and as the belligerent hadn't the dimes,
the humane official kindly arranged that the two
should clean ont his well He therefore ruled
that the defendant should go down into the well,
and shovel the dirt up into the bucket, and that
the prosecuting witness should draw it out, and
that after the work was completed they should
shake hands and be friends again The judg-
ment of the Mayorwas faithfully executed; after
which the Mayor treated the parties to beer.
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They are opera in Philadelphia and New
York In the latter city the "moral play" of
The Stranger is being played.
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h,peators and Manufacturers Of the Ehopan and Fire
proof Paint, Wilmington, Clinton CO., Ohio
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FREEMAN HODGES & CO.,

Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
BLdcking for Oclo, that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and will soon be in market. mar "a