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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

IHE MARTYRS OF LIBERTY IN GERMANY
The firmness and moderation with which the
people Of Electoral Hesse sustained the consti-
tuition OF their country, and resisted the tyran-
nous cncroachments of the contemplate Prince
who governs them, are known to all the world.
1t is known, too, that an army of Austrians
and Bavarians were sent TO put them down, and
that they, deserted by Prussia, whose duty 1t
was to protect them, had no alternative but to
submit, and receive back the Elector, who had
fed before their simple moral force, acting in
mode altogether legal and peaceful. What they
now have to suffer for the crime of standing by
the constitution, and asserting the not excess
sve degree of liberty guaranteed by it against
the lawlessness Of the monarch, is set forth in
letter which we find in the Algemeine Zeituag,
q journal whose writer's exaggerate nothing that
can be construed in favor of the popular cause
Its essential portions are as follow:
" The country is going to ruin.-the supplies
of food are consumed-the middle class is sink
ing into want in consequence of the great num-
bers of soldiers quartered upon them, and those
without property are driven to beggary. 1t
was reserved for these latter days to invent
law of nations, by which an unfortunate people
that had not given its neighbors the least cause
of complaint, in the midst of peace is over
whelmed with all the burdens and sufferings of
war. low great Is the misery IN the afflicted
districts of Electoral Hesse may be understood
from the fact, which know from the best
source that not less than two hundred country
parishes 1.-THE suffering in the cities not ncluded)
are in the most pressing need of charitable as
sstance; indeed, to such an extent is every
thing consumed. that he'unhappy farmers have
no seed left with which TO plant their fields"
What punishment is adequate to the crime Of
/ thOec who Tins ruin whola Hon fo, :, -
whatever except that it has obeyed the laws ?
And what COMMUNICATION do such villains merit
when the popular fury avenges itselfupon themY
ll-l---LN . 80 In Y TriHh,ic
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MRS. z. MOFFETT,

Secenh street, opposite Odd-Fsitoscs' Han,
HAS JUST RECEIVED her Spring supply OF Good,
il for Ladies' uses; consisting Of
GLOVES, HOSIERY, RIBBONS, LACEs, WORKED
COLLARS, and MILLINERY Goods ia general
Also, for Gentlemen's wear
SHIRTS, COLLARS, and CRAVATS, Stocks, silk and
Linen Idkk, Gloves Hosiery, Suspenders, Port Mon
males, Pocketrbooks, &c.
Also, a superior assortment of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ing Of Colognes Oils for the HAIR and Nutrye Cream
n article Of great excellence
Ladies' and Gentlemen invited TO call and examine
the assortment which will be sold low for cash ap1
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

CIRCUIT CouRT.--The following jurors have
been empannelled: Thomas Pursell, Charles
John Costigan, John d. OFT, John II. Smoot,
Ulysses Ward, Richard P. Jackson, George s.
Gideon, William Bird, jr., John F. Clarke, John
Belt Charles Whitney, George w. Stewart, p.
W. Browning, Washington Adams, Seraphim
Mast, Augustus Il. Perry, Raymond Burche,
Michael Larner, George Crandell, A. L. New
ton, Hudson Taylor, Peter II, Hooe, William
I'll. Upperman, Andrew J. McCalla, Peter f.
Bacon, Samuel Humphrey, and William III.
Brereton.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

CHIEF or PoLIcE.--The Mayors nomination
Of Mr.. J. II. GoDDARD, as Chief Of Police Of
this city, was last evening confirmed by the
Board Of Aldermen. Previous to the taking of
the vote, Mr.. Goddard replied to a note from
Doctor Magruder, by stating that, in the event
OF his receiving the appointment Of Chief of
Police, he would not consider himself at liberty
TO leave the city or District while holding that
appointment, unless for very brief period and
on business Immediately connected with the
police of the city, and then by the advice and
direction Of the Mayor and that otherwise he
should consider himself called upon to resign
the office.
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WHITE GOODS.

TWENTY PIECES plaid Cambria, Mt IL cents
i 20 pieces do do at Is cents
30 pieces plaid Cambria, fine numbers
45 do striped Muslin, all prices
so do Swiss Muslin, from IL u cents to 81
40 white Muslin Robes, very pretty and cheap article
for Ladies' Morning Dresses
rs pieces white embroidered Swiss, all prices
80 do colored do do
Tarlctons, white and coored; white Cambrics; null
Musns, Victoria and Bishops Lawns; Bonnet Cords,
French Dity BirdEye Diaper, Linen Cambrics, Linen
Lawns; with lbs pieces Irish Linen, all prcesome very
extra fine.
The above goods have been selected with the utmost
care and feel confident will please those who may favor
with a call G.. w. VERIFY
mar 29-d1wf Penn av, between It'll and Sth SITS
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IMMIGRANTS ARRIvINo.--The packet ship
Washington arrived at New York, from Liver
pool, on Sunday, with five cabin and nine hun
dred and ffty-six steerage passengers, making
q grand total, including officers and crew, Of
1,010 souls The only death was that Of sea-
man lost overheard.
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BRICKLAYER AT THE PATENT OFFICE
h W. nndarata nd tl,at MI. po4o,s ua.a,,,aa., i !.
THE BAJ,LOT-ROy

The legislature of Massachusetts, is about to
establish the secret ballot as the mode of voting
in that State. 1t is the only truly independent
way. Men may talk about the manliness OF
piva ooce voting, and yet not perform manly
part in so delivering their votes. If all men
were what they should be, that mode would do;
but we take men as they are and find the secret
ballot to be that most likely to be given without
fear, favor, or affection.
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Commercial.
MONEY MATTERS, TRADE, &c.

MONEY MATTERS, TRADE, &c.
Specie in Neo Oreans.--The New Orleans Rcayune O.
the 23d ult. says: 4r
"Upon careful inquiry into the quantity Of specie
held by our banks, find they have hand eight
millions and half This is the largest amount
cumuated at time in the vaults Of our banking ns
tutions This heavy amount cannot fail to have salu
tary influence upon the finances and of city
and under the discreet management the boards of
rectors, can be made extremely useful
The following is the of United States Stock is
sued to foreigners for the week ending the 2Sth ult
Loan Of 1847, $4S,400
" 1S4s $500
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PREsIDEST-NAKISG.-G Wool says, and
says truly, that if you want to put down agita-
ton, you must put down the politicians They
are agitating to make Presidents The people
ought to make Presidents themselves, and not
the politicians. @
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

CANAL STEAMBoAT.--we learn, from the In
teltyeaeer, that handsome canal steamboat was
yesterday launched at Easby's ship-yard, and
afterwards hauled to the wharf near the Eagle
Iron Works, for the purpose of receiving her
engine, just manufactured by Mr.. Vim. McKins-
try. We understand this new steamboat is in.
tended to ply on the Rappahannock canal.
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LATE FROM THE COAST OF AFRIcA.-The brig
linda, Capt. Hanscomb, arrived in Philadelphia
yesterday morning, with ivory, palm oil, &c.
She left Bessan, West Coast of Africa, January
23d, and Port Praya, Cape dc Verbs, February
18th, having put in there on account of the
sickness Of the captain and crew.
Bessan was very unhealthy when the linda
sailed. Belgian barque had lost nearly oil
her crew, and her captain was compelled to en-
gage natives to take her to Goree. The linda
lay four months at Bessan, on account of the
unhealthiness which prevailed, and the captain,
mate, supercargo, and oil hands were down ut
the same time.
The linda left at Port Praya the U. s. sloop Of
war Portsmouth, bearing the flag of Commodore
Gregory, and the U. S. brig Perry, 1t Cong
Foot The officers and crews Of both vessels
were well. rEH
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CA GOOD COLLFcT0R.. b

rIHE Undersigned has been induced, by many friends,
TO again undertake the Collection Of Debts in this
city, and hopes by strict attention and punctuaty in
returns TO merit the yors Of his friends and
the public generally.
Business left at the offices Of Justice Morse DOM or
Smith, win be received and promptly attended TO-
hp 1--n JAMES r. TUCKER
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POLICE AFFAIRS.

The watch-house, this morning, contained
but single tenant, and he poor fellow who
came in for lodgings.
An old Frenchman, miserable-looking old
fellow, supposed to be crazy, was this morning
sent to the work-house, by Justice Smith, as
vagrant. Officer Davis took him down
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The QUEENS HORSES AND THE QUEENS SUB
JEcrs.-The newspapers tell US that the British
Parliament at recent session, voted three
hundred and ffty-fve thousand for the Queens
stables, and at the same session refused one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars for national
education. Whereat the said people exclaim,
" God save the Queen I"
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PIANOS.
NEW STORE. --Clocks and watches.

2s-> G. Ultimate, Clock and Matchmaker, sEy.
IN ESTH SrnEEr, opposite odd-Fellows Hail. Keeps
r. evsD on hand CLOCKS and WATCHES OF every de-
W. sorption. :
Having made arrangements with his son IN New YORK,
he Is prepared 10 sell all articles in his line cheaper than
can be purchased Mt any other store in this city.
Hs- Repairing done in the best manner, and on The
scr Just arrived---JEwELRy and WATCHES Of all
k,nda, mar 29--eS3m
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DEATHs IN ENGIANp.--The last English pa
pers record the deaths Of two members Of Par
liament Sir Alexander Hood and Mr.. John Bell;
also of the Dowager Countess of Seton, and Miss
Jane Cook, who left 91 8 900 to various religious
societies, Her personal estate alone is valued at
9120,000 The Rev. @. T. Noel is also dead.
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

SIX PIECES superior black French Cloth
- 10 "a halfpieces very choice fancy Cloths
80 patterns fancy Cassmeres for Spring
100 do fancy yestings, ivory rich, and choice
styles,) in Silk and Marscilles
30 dozen gentlemen's Crayats, some very beautiful
10 do gentlemen's Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
plain and colored borders
45 pieces silk Handkerchief ten Of which are very
handsome, and new styles
cartoons gentemen's Kid Gloves, white light, and
dark colors, and black silk, Lisle, Thread, and
Cotton Gloves
The above Cloths, Cassmeres, and ycstngs, are the
most desirable goods of their kind In this city Young
Gentlemen wishing very elegant articles in that way will
please call.
10 pieces dotted Linen, for Shifting
rs do do Calico for Shifting, very fine
q. w. VERY, .g
mar 2g-d2wif Penn av between 18th and 8th sta
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4 GEoRGETowS.-0ur announcement that Mr..
]. r. Atwell was our Agent for Georgetown
was premature. We have as yet no Agent for
that place. The youth who now carries the
Telegraph there is authorized to collect from
those he serves
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

THE FRANKING PRIvILEGE.--Some twelve OF
fifteen bags of mail matter, weighing upwards
OF thirteen hundred pounds, all going to Mr.
Senator Borland, of Arkansas, under his own
frank, went from the Louisville Post-office to
the mail-boat, going south, one day last week !;
and subsequently, ten bags, franked by Senator
Turney, of Tennessee, were received at Louis
yille-Baltimore Clipper
The Clipper is prudent and truth-telling
journal, and we presume has not made these
statements at random, nor without good autho-
rity. Senator Borland may have need for fifteen
bags Of public documents, weighing upwards of
thirteen hundred pounds; and Senator Turney
may require ten bags of such documents at his
home, in Tennessee; but we do not believe it.
If these statements are true, there is abuse;
and if abuse, the people are interested in know
ing it,, and we shall feel it to be our duty to
make it known as often as it may be in our
power, whether practised by Representative,
a Senator, Cabinet officer, or even the Presi-
dent himself
We have always been opposed to the frank
ing privilege, as it now exists. We would be
willing that public Offices should be relieved of
the postage taxes to which their position might
subject them; but it should be done by keep
ing accurate accounts with them, to be fixed
by appropriation out Of the general treasury of
the Government. There would, under such
regulation be responsibility for excessive
abuses, which few would be bold enough to
incur.
Privileges, amounting to indirect compensa-
ton, can never be safely conferred, for they are
apt to lead the best of men into the way of
temptation.
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Potomac savings' Bank,

ST0CKII0LDERS in the Building Associations may
borrow ut legal interest from this institution the full
amount Of their payments into the Associations by depos
iting their certificates security therefor.
Money In Of IS and upwards rcmitted 10 all parts
OF the world at current rates
MP 1--eo3t IT. M. HANSON, Cashier.
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Il. TyPHus FEvER is very prevalent in New York
city, and great many deaths have occurred
from IT,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

reached a depth Of 1920 feet without bringing
water.
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at an election will be made on Thursday Of this
week
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Expressly for This paper.


Murder OF Boy.
BALTIMORE, April IL p. m.
A boy named Debow stabbed boy named
Brown last night in q quarrel, in this city, o.
which injury Brown died at midnight Debow
has been arrested and committed.
New York Firemen at Baltimore.
The New York Americas Fire Company
are expected every moment, and our fire com
panies are prepared for grand parade.
baltimore Markets. n &
The Baltimore markets are unchanged since
the reports in this mornings papers.
New York Markets.
New YoRK-NooS.
The steamer Alabama from Savannah, has
arrived at this port.
The New York Globe, Major Noah's paper, is
discontinued.
Cotton is heavy, and stocks are without any
change. l9
Southern Flour is selling at $4 rs.
The Bribery Case Mt Albany.
At Albany, yesterday, the committee of the
Senate concluded its Investigations into the
bribery subject relating to the gambling laws.
Their report is deferred, but it is understood
that all the Senators are exonerated from any
previous knowledge of, or participation in, the
scheme. Bull, who returned to Albany after
having fled, has made clean breast and Grim
mated himself by full confession
Fire In New York.
Three buildings on Beekman street, owned
by johnson & Treadwell, have been burned
down. Their loss is estimated at 500, 900.
There was an insurance for $4,000, we know
not in what office.
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A5- Northern Liberty Building ASCOT
atiOn.The regular Monthly Meeting for the payment
Of dues will be held at the Medical College, street.
near l2th this Tuesday evening, ut o'clock precisely
ap lit JOS. RADCLIFFE, Sec'y.
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HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

In MASSACHUSETTS, the state senate has passed
a bill Of this kind with but two dissenting
voices. An amendment to exempt 81 900 worth
OF property was not carried in the Senate, but
may eventually pass the House, where the bill
has yet TO be acted upon Michigan, we be-
lieye, exempts $4,000 worth of property, and
several Of the States ST 900. The Loweu amer
fcaa contains a summary Of the bill which
passed the Senate, as follows
SEc.l. In addition TO the property now ex-
empt, by law, from attachment and sale on
execution, for debt, the real estate Of any per-
son residing within this Commonwealth, and
any interest he may have therein, or the dwell
ing-house of any such person. though standing
on land not his own, shall be exempted from
attachment and levy, or sale on execution, to
the value of five hundred dollars. ati
SEC. 2. Ii any real estate, or interest therein
| or any dwelling held as aforesaid shall
be attached, or seized on execution, to be sold
or levied upon and the value thereof shall ex-
coed five hundred dollars, the attachment sci
zurc, sale, and levy, shall be effectual to hold
or pass what may remain thereof, after setting
off to the debtor such part thereof as he may
| select, to the value of five hundred dollars;
which set-off the officer having the execution
shall cause to be made and appraised by three
disinterested and discreet men, provided by law
for setting off lands ON levy of executions, &C
cording to the provisions Of the 73d chapter of
the revised statutes.
| SEC. 3. Real estate, exempted by virtue Of
this act, shall not be deemed assets in the hands
of any executor or administrator, nor shall such
estate be in any way liable for the payment of
the debts of the deceased owner; provided, such
debtor shall leave a widow, minor child, or
children.
Sec 4. Such exemption shall not extend to
any lien on any property, obtained before this
act takes effect, by virtue of attachment, or
otherwise. fita3a
SEC. 3. No conveyance or alienation, by the
husband, of any property exempt and set off as
aforesaid, shall be valid, unless the wife join in
the deed of conveyance.
BRICKLAYER AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
We understand that Mr.. Peter Havenner has
been removed from the place of Master Brick
layer Mt the Patent Office Building, and that
Mr. Peter Hepburn has been appointed in his
place. The new appointment is good one,
and we are pleased at the good fortunes of the
recipients yet we cannot but regret that
change was deemed necessary, for no man is
better adapted for the skillful and successful
prosecution of such work than the late incum-
bent. 1t is proper here to state that no reason
for the change is assigned that in the least i'm
peaches the character or competency of Mr..
Hayenner
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APANrHBR weighing 2S6 pounds was lately
killed in Telfair county, Georgia, by Mr.. c. p.
Davis.
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DEATHS.

~OLhlhO.
On the 31st Of March, at o'clock m, THOMAS DrxoS,
son Of John and Mary Ann Hands, aged eight years.
His funeral will take place from his fathers residence
Al street, at o'clock this Cruesday) afternoon.
Thismorning April 1st Laura VIRGINIA. infant daughter
Of William A. and Wimina u. Richardson.
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A servant girl Of Edinburgh, who spoke
Scotch so broadly as at times hardly to be com
pretended even by her mistress, though a ma
tive Of Burns's Ayrshire, on being asked how
she contriyed to make herself understood when
in service in England, where she had previously
been, replied, sou, it's quite easy; we've
naething to do but leave out a. the rs and gle
the words chaw in the middle! !"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-01

GAS WoRKs.-We learn that it is the inten-
ton OF the Gaslight Company of this city to
erect additional works, for the purpose of man
ufacturing gas from coal-the article now fur
nished being produced from oil. The coal gas
can be furnished at a cheaper rate per foot
than the oil gas, but we are not sufficiently
well acquainted with the subject to express an
opinion as to which viii be the cheaper and
the brighter in "the long rum" or, rather,
in the long burn. A large amount of the stock
Of the company is now held by gentlemen of
Philadelphia, who are concerned, it is said, in
ten or twelve different gas companies through
out the country. Silas H. Hill, esq, is the
president. There may be individuals "who
love darkness rather than light" but the ma
jority of our community love light better than
darkness, because they desire general illumi-
nation.--Rspublic.
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a CARD.

FTNHE subscriber would inform his friends and the pub
lie generally that he has just returned from the North
and Is receiving and opening large extensive and
desirable assortment of SPRING GOODS, and earnestly
solics call, he feels confident that he offer
ducements equal to any similar Northern establishment
G.. w. VERIFY,
mar 29-d2wif Penn. av., opposite Centre Market
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BROWNS HOTEL.
"What goes up must come down,
Every man must mind his CROWN

SO says the nursery song, and we do wish the
grown-up folks could remember it. Persons
living in view Of this hotel were yesterday kept
in a wretched state of anxiety by the pertinacity
with which people would walk along the pave
ment, although the falling fragments were like
hail around them
Two elegantly dressed ladies were in the act
of passing, when gentleman stepped before
them and said
Ladies, you had better not pass on this
side, for you see it is dangerous"
sob, Wen make haste by" said one of them,
and so they did; but we would not have been
insurers for their pretty heads, nor the millinery
upon them.
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GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

MAGRUDER CALVERT, Penn. dpeaue, betpeea S1t
wi and 9M Streets are now prepared TO offer 10 their
sorment OF Goods in their ne selected with great
in the Northern and Eastern Markets, embracing
IN DRESS GOODS, .AaN.
Dress Silks OF every variety; changeable Popleins;
Mousseline De LANES; Bareges and Barege De LANES;
Albarines and Tissues Lustres French and English
Chintzes; French Lawns and Ginghams; embroidered
Muslins, etc, etc.
CANTON GRAPE sHAwLs.
complete assortment of Canton Grape shawls In plain
and embroidered Scarlet and White, Mode Color, etc,
which will sell lower than be bought in this mar
ket.
MOURNING GOODS.
Black silk, Black Twisted silk Black Grenadine
Black Tissue Black and White do
Black and White Barge Do LANES, Black Mousselinos
Black Barcge with large lot Of Shawls and scarf.
mar Oft
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NEW sPRING GOODS.

AWE have just received assortment of SPRING
Wv GOODS, which invite the Ladies to call and ex-
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 Handkerchief
Embroidered Muslin and Lace Sleeves
Lace Capes and Collars
Black and White Demi Wells
Embroidered Muslin Caps
Buffalo and Horne Tuck Combs; Shell Sidecombs
Swiss, Book, and Tareton Muslin.
Also large variety Of FANCY GOODS and PERU
merry, which will sell cheap to all who may favor
with call j. d. & A. TATE,
ap 1-3t Lace Store, Pa av, bet 10th and 18th SITS.
BOARD WANTED-For self, wife, and three
Id small children. The neghborhood of the Patent
Office, the Northern Liberties preferred. The terms
must be moderate Address f. L. b., American Telegraph
Office. Eat 29--3t
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nE" We commend to the attention of bust.
ness men the card of g A Good Collector"