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Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

The marshal Of Calais, Maine, has one hun
dred barrels of liquor now in his possession,
which are soon to be destroyed Bee
There is that much in this city soon to be de-
stroyed, but not without effective resistance. 1t
will floor many in the contest
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
C. GAUTIER,
Confiseur, A la Vile de Paris,

C. GAUTIER,
Confseur, A la Vile de Paris
Corner Of Pennsylcanid dvenue and Eleeenh street.
CONFECTIONERY, BoN-BoNS, &c.-The undersigned
" takes this occasion to return thanks TO his
the public generally for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed him. and informs them that usual
this of the year. he has prepared large supply
of every variety of
CONFECTIONERY, &c.,
such generally to be found in all rscass establish
ments Of this kind. s,stt e
He would call particular attention 10 his assortment of
9 LARGE CAKE,
which, for quality and style, has equal in this market
And also to his
ORNAMENTAL B0N-BONS,
many of which done up in and magnificent style
As usual he gives his particular attention TO the supply
ing Of
BALLS, PARTIES, WEDDINGS, EVENING
ENTERTAINMENTS, &C.,
with everything desirable in the Confectionery line and
also supplies rich and costly table requisites
A LA WILLIE DE PARIS
Is well known that extended notice would be
useless Suffice to say that any and every article usually
kept in rscass Confectionery establishment be had
at G. GAUTIERS,
A Ia Vile de Paris
N BIN order TO time during the approaching ho
days. will have two thousand pounds of Confec
tionery put up in pound and halfpound packages.
dec 22-3t
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
To conclude with the farce Of
BOX AND cox.

Box Office open from 10 a. m. TO p. Doors open
halfpsst six-perormance will commence at quarerpa,
seven o'clock. -
An ecent police viii be In constant attendance pr,
serve strict order. ldec H.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
NINTH NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
Price of Admission.

Third night Of the engagement Of the celebrated
SEGUIN OPERA TROUPE.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Ddr Coroner Woodward held an inquest this
morning over colored child, two months old,
that had died by being oyerlaid by its mother.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

lust RECEIVED AND OPENED a fine assortment OF
Fancy Articles for the approaching festival such
Ladies' Work Boxes, very fine
Music Boxes, Fancy Glass and Paper Mache
Inkstand and Port Monnaies .rr.
Together with general assortment of Musical Insru
ments and Musical Merchandise.
Persons making their selections for presents will find
varied assortment at my establishment which they
particularly requested to call and examine there will be
charge made for looking. GEO. IIILBUS,
Musical Depot, Penna. and 10th st., south side.
dec 22-3t
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
Hats and Caps for Christmas and New Year

N MY stock Of Hats and Caps Is full, and very -
10 fine. Also--Youth's, Chidrens, and Infants
Fancy Hats and Caps Of beautiful styles and in
LANES Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Geutemens Furnish
ing Establishment between AZ and 9th streets, Pennsyl
vania avenue fdac 30
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

THE LIQUOR LAw-It is said that Massachu-
setts has been pretty thoroughly canvassed by
temperance men, and that "the Maine Liquor
Law" viii pass the Legislature by nearly two
thirds vote of the members.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Mr.. 4. A. MARSHALL Sole Lessee.
(Also Of the Broadway, New York, and Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Theatres)
Mr.. w. M. FLEMING Stage Manager.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
Grand Ball'of the Improved Order Of Red Men

Usage Tribe, No. 6, l. O.R.M,
DESPECTfULLY inform their friends and the public
III generally that they will give their FIRST ANNUAL
BALL the Potomac Hail. in the Seventh Ward OF
Maryland avenue and 11th streeron New Years night
January LIST, 1852.
Tickets admitting gentleman and two ladies' 81, 70 be
had at the door, or of any of the managers.
MANAGERS.
Pc. s. WIN. fucker, VIM True,
g J. A. Stevenson, III. Holman,
j. T. Bradley, Geo. Evans,
VIM. Thompson, VIM. Beagle,
c. Frisch, j. 8. Geo. g. Church.
SIS. j. b. Greenwel F0aohatan Tribe, No. 1.
Sachem IL. Crayer, T. ). Carson,
j. s. Drumnond, g. s. IL. McCubbin,
w Stone p. s. O.. Clarke
VIM Bamh -Aadcostid Tribe, No. 3.
JOS Duin, P.S. c. Carbon,
Jas. Kersey, @. Shines,
@. b. Church, Sachem Q. Edelin,
j. b. French, TascaToyd, No. 8.
VIM. Basser, L. ). u. Gadis,
Ill. Younger, y. s. II. Otterbach,
Jas. Conway, r.. A. Ryther.
dec 23-4teo EA.n
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
POSTSCRIPT

Despatched 10 hs american Tslegraph.]
BALTIMORE, Dec. 24-2 p. m.
Sales of 400 barrels Of Howard street -four at
$4; grain unchanged.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

NaS They are making arrangements in New
York for monster temperance banquet, to take
place in February next.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

The GREAT.-Benjamin Franklin does white
washing in Manchester, and George Washington
blacks boots in Boston.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Har Our Publication Office is removed
to VIM. ADAMS Book STORE, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, third door west of Four
and-a-half street.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
BANK OF THE UNION.

THIS BANK will be closed tomorrow Christmas day.
III and ON the LIST Of January.
DEcEmBrR "a, 1861. st
ss Business hours for the present from M 10 p
dec A-tf
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

B6S- When men will not be reasoned out of {
vanity, they must be ridiculed out fit.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

ES The Forest Divorce Case is no doubt
highly entertaining, though not exactly the kind
of matter many persons prefer for family reading.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

HANDSOME DRESS GOODS.

LIf1FfIDO1HII IDItI8tJD UVOL/Dt
WE have still In stock beautiful patterns
wv DRESS GOODS, comprising Of the ne,oest and
hondsoms designs Of the season, which Offering
sidsrably beloo former prices.
Also few very handsome LONG SHAWLS, which we are
determined 70 sell, and offer great bargains.
Also ~ black and colorcd Silk Veyes, at less than ne
cheapest with large lot OF Woolen Goods at greatly
duced prices.
Also GLOVES and w0OLLEN HOSIERY, in which may
found Misses and Chdrens In great variety; 10 all
which, with many other sEAsoNABLE Goops the
tenton of buyers as II is determination TO close 1ep
H. MYERS n co.,
dec 23--eo2wl Penn. av., bet 9th and 10th sts
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
CHRIsTMAs PREsENTs !


buying presents for the holidays persons sood DO ou
j. to look at our handsome stock of
Needlework Collars
French Muslin and Lace Undersleeves
Lace and Muslin Inside Handkerchief
French Muslin and Lace Capes, very cheap
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs, handsome and cheap,
with great variety of other goods suitable for PRESENTS to
which we invite the attention Of purchasers.
N.e II. MYERS CO.,
dec 23-TuW&S1 Penn av., bet. 9th and 10th sts.N
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

p6s- Neither House of Congress is in session
to-day.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
Fire.

The Franklin Hotel, corner of 9th and d streets,
was destroyed by fire last night. 1t was double
brick building, two and half stories and owned
by Mr.. Patrick Cavenagh, Clerk of the Steamer
Columbia, who resides in Baltimore. The fire
was discovered between IL and o'clock. A
lodger in the upper story had retired to bed
leaving his fire burning, and the embers rolling
out on the floor, setit on fire. The family of Mr.
Baker escaped narrowly with their lives, for their
bed clothes were fred by the falling of the en-
bers through the ceiling before they knew their
danger.
The furniture of Mr.. Baker was nearly all
saved in a damaged condition. His insurance
will cover his actual loss as we are informed
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

The. following communication, handed to US
yesterday, was, through misapprehension, as
signed to q wrong position in our paper, and is
therefore republished:
WASHINGTON, D. c., December %, 1851.
Mr.. EDITOR Some false reports have been put in cir
culaton, by illdesgning men, which require Of the
publication Of the enclosed letter from Mr. Pus conf
dental friend and companion Of Gov Kossuth By opening
to 1t your columns you will oblige ..E.a
~ Yours, very respectfully,
@. TOCHMAN.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Flour is frmer business quiet-preparing fon
Christmas; grain unchanged; cotton is duh.
The Weather--K Kossuth Breadstafs.
Philadelphia, Dec. 23--The weather day
has been very pleasant overhead but disagreea-
BILE for pedestrians. Sleighs are flying about in
all directions, but should this warm spelp con-
tinue the day out, the sport will be of short du-
ration. The Delaware is still choked up with
floating ice. Several vessels are lying at the
breakwater weather-bound.
The Kossuth banquet promises to be grand
affair The tickets are all sold, and some holders
have been offered 800 for their chance.
| The feeling in favor Of Kossuth has subsidized,
but there is great curiosity to see the man.
The stocks of breadstuffs, says the Philadelphia
Commercial List" are unusually small Of -four
and meal, principally owning to the drought of
last summer and fall, which prevented supplies
from coming forward freely, and the cold weather
early this month, which prevented the boats from
making another trip. Stock of -four 10000 bbls. |;
corn meal 4,l25; wheat So, 500 bushels. Of this
amount about Al, 900 bushels are held on millers'
account, or for export.
Bids for the Canal Loan.
ALBANY, Dec. 23.-The total bids for the canal
loan Of half million amounted to one million
| and twenty thousand, averaging from par to
| 1898 premium.
Rearrest ofa Murderer.
LooKpoRT, N. Y. Dec. 23.- Knickerbocker,
the murderer, who escaped from the Jail at Buff
falo last night, was arrested at Sulphur Springs
to-day.
Illinois Wing State Convention.
| SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec 22--The Whig State
Convention met to- day and organized by the cleo
ton of officers. After the appointment of COM
mittees they adjourned to the evening.
Condition Of the Markets.
/ New YoRK, Dec. 23-Cotton has declined &c.,
with sales Of 800 bales. Flour is steady-sales
of 5000 bbls. at S4.44@$4. .623 for State brands,
and $4 44(D$4 so for southern Rye -four $3. rs.
Sales of 5000 bushels southern white wheat at
| 1O6 cts. Sales of 10000 bushels mixed corn at
CSC. Rye TIC Oats 45c. Provisions are un-
changed. Sales of mess pork at SIS, and prime
at $13 5O0$14 Sales of 100 bbls lard at
8aG08E. Groceries are steady--Rio coffee 0@94c.
Sales of 2500 bbls. linseed oil at 63@64c. To-
bacco is firm. Stocks--Erie Railroad has adj
vanced 3@a, and Reading has advanced !.
CINoINNATI, Dec. 22.--The rivers below are
nearly all closed with ice. Navigation on the
Ohio is much impeded. Flour is steady at $3 .25.
Pork mess is held at an advance, with sales at
$l2 so per Dbl. Sides and Shoulders are in de-
| mand at 6(97. Lard: sales of prime at cts.
Whiskey is quiet at l5@I6 cts.
BALTIMORE MARKET, December %, p. m.-
Sales of several hundred bbls. Howard Street
Flour were made to day at $4. 1t is generally
held higher, but buyers did not appear disposed
to give more to-day
We hear of no sales of City Mills Flour to-day.
l RI,
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

IRVING HOUSE, December 19, 1851.
DEAR s IL received your letter and telegraphic de-
spatches, Coy Kossuh much gratied with your
attention apd zeal As plans regarding further
proceedings haye been settled but to-day, have the plea
inform you that the Governor leaves New York
Monday that he arrives at Philadelphia Wednesday
Baltimore Saturday, and at Washington, probably
Monday or Tuesday week. Respectfully, yours,
J. PULsKL
To Ma,or ToouxIx wasbipotor
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
DIR. J. 8. ROSES


CREAT PAINCURERi
(J- ~ THE WONDER OF THE AGEiil
ALL PAIN CURED LIKE MAGIC This wonderful
preparation used internally and externally, giving i'm
mediate relief from all bodily pains.
IL used according to directions, II not only relieves oil
pain but Il Il usually the first application. II
may relied upon for curing and giving almost instant
matm Ague, Sudden Colds, Choera Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus Pleurisy Earache, Toothache, Cholic, and all
pain In the Stomach Bowels, Headache, Pains In the
Womb, Pains in the Limbs Joints, Back Spine Disease
Lumbago scads, Burns Chillbains, Sprains, Bruises
pimpes, aud all Chronic Erupuons.
PAIN-CURER
III you desire to be Of ALL DISEASES take bis
Family Medicines. Price 12H 25, and so cents per bottle
For Coughs, Colds, Group and whooping Cough.
TIE PREPARED FOR GRANGE OF wEATHER--The
ID frequent changes Of the weather bring with II bad
COLDS, COUGH, ASTHMA, IRRITATION Of the LUNGS,
SORE THROAT and BRONCHITIS all Of which can be
cured and the system fortified against frequent attacks by
using DIR. j. 3. ROSES Celebrated COUGH SYRUP. Price
only so cents.
CHILDREN are also liable to Group which dangerous
complaint yields Immediately to DR.. j. s. Roses never
falling GROUP SYRUP. Price 25 cents.
wH00PING COUGH, another complaint, always worse
in cold and damp weather The afflicted will find great
relief In the of DIR. J. s. Roses WH00PING COUGH
SYRUP which always relieves and prevents the disease
from running into other diseases, such as INFLAMMA-
TIoN of the LUNGS, DR0PsY in the CHEST, and CON-
SUMPTION Price 80 cents DR.. Roses successful treat
ment in all Lung Affections has created great demand
for the above highly valuable Family Medicines
RS- To be had at the Drug Stores Of
Y. ID. Gilman, VIII Gilman,
Charles Stott 4 Co. samuel Butt,
J. n. Calan, John w. Nairn,e
dec 24-tr ington city, d. @.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

THIS EVENING, DECEMBER "a,
win be performed DonzettPs Comic Opera, In two acts
entitled
THE CHILD OF THE REGIMENT.
Principal characters by Mrs sEeus Messrs T. BISHOP and
H SEoUIN. H E.
Medley Dance, by Miss Annie Walters
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

The very successful representation OF The Chd Of tn
Regiment has induced the Manager TO comply with the
request Of several ladies and gentlemen for its repetition
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Private Boxes So Orchestra Seats rs cents Crc
and Parquete cents Reserved In cents
Family Circle 25 cents; Gallery and Third Tier rs
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

New York, Dec. 24-2 p. m.
Flour is firmer business quiet-preparing fop
Christmas; grain unchanged; cotton is dull.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
NOTICE.

DERSONS wishing to purchase PRESENTS for the ap-
IL preaching holidays should call at s. MASIS east Of
the National Hotel, before purchasing
He has lately opened superior assortment Jewelry
to which he invites particular attention Silver Porte
monnaies and Gard Cases. Rings &c. of the newest style
and richest patterns. [dec 19--tf
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
FANCY GOODS!!

FANCY G00DS!!! N assSsat ,g.s.
STEyENS, Browns Hotel will be pleased to show va
riety Of articles of utility and fancy for the holidays
R1- SALEsRoosI, Browns Marble Building.
+ dec 23-Bteo lint Union &Rep1
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
MRS. HANDLEY, on Seventh street, between and Ii
lXl streets, has great variety of FANCY GOODS and
TOYS, suitable for Christmas Gifts which will be sold
cheap. Call and Tdec 23-2t
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

BALTIMORE MARKET, December 20, p. m.-
Sales of several hundred bbls. Howard Street
Flour were made to day at $4. 1t is generally
held higher, but buyers did not appear disposed
to give more to-day.
We hear of no sales of City Mills Flour to-day.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Destruotion OF the Library OF Congress.
II is with feelings Of profound regret We record
this great calamity.
At six o'clock this morning the doors Of the
Capitol were opened by Mr.. John W. Jones, Cap
tain of the Capitol Police at which time he be-
leves there was nothing on fire throughout the
building At quarter before eight o'clock, how
ever, on approaching the door of the Library, he
was convinced from the smell Of smoke that some
thing was wrong, and he accordingly forced his
way in by breaking pannel of the door. The
tables, books, shelves, &c., in the northeast end
Of the room were NIL on fire; but he believes they
could have been extinguished at that moment by
the use Of half q dozen buckets of water. But the
opening of the door gave vent to the flames, and
they soon ascended to the roof and spread rapidly
throughout the entire room.
The few persons in the building were with
difficulty called to render assistance, and when
they arrived it was impossible to save the main
room or its contents. The contents of the smaller
library room, comprising great variety of an
tique works, &c., were saved in a somewhat
damaged condition.
A messenger Mr.. Baldwin, was Immediately
despatched for the city fire companies, who had
but just returned from the fire at the Franklin
Hotel; but owing to the improbability of his re-
port it was not till after considerable delay that
he could procure any aid from them. The en-
gines were finally obtained, and carried by the
firemen into the Rotundo, and upon the eastern
portico, from which positions they propelled
water to the roof over the Library, and thus
extinguished the flames.
The Library occupied that portion of the build
ing Immediately within the western portico, and
was SO isolated from the rest Of the building as
to involve but little injury to other portions. The
adjacent committee rooms, with their papers, are,
however, somewhat damaged.
| What extent of loss has been sustained we are
at this moment unable even to conjecture; but
| fifty or sixty thousand is probably the num-
Der of volumes, and many of them were of
rare worth; while the value of the works of art,
the collections of ancient coins, medals, and other
curiosities, &C., cannot be approached in any es-
| innate.
The marble busts of Jefferson, Lafayette, Tay-
lor, &C.. the portraits Of Washington and J. @.
Adams; number Of old paintings; the files Of
the National Intelligencer," &c.--all are gone
LATER.--We have heard discriminating persons
estimate the value of the books that can be
replaced at $250O0O; and the damage to the
edifce at from $4,000 to $40, 900.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS !

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
HE SUBSCRIBER invites the attention of his customers
and the public generally to his extensive assortment Of
Fancy articles suitable for Christmas and New Year Pre-
sens which he selected with great care and which he
aers himself will compare avoraby with other SINH
lar stock in this city, which will be sold cheap for cash.
N. Bile also keeps constantly hand large and gen.
assortment of Foreign and Domestic Hardware which
he is selling reduced prices at the Cheap Cash Store
under Dorsey's Hotel, on 7th and Istreets.
dec 23-ed5t cost $40 II. O. IARDELLA.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

l-,LAGETT, NEWTON, MAY 4 co respectfully announce
TO the ladies' resident and sojourners in Washington
that they have Just received 100 pieces dedy the most
superb goods In the silk line exhibited in this ctyo
rey iportatonthe prices Of which we guaranty
dec dec as~iw '' " CLAeETT, NEWTON, MAY CO.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24
DIED,

To Major TocHxAs, Washington
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

Presents for the Holidays!
TUST received opened of the finest assortments
d Of Toys and Fancy Articles for the holidays m M
Ladies' Workboxes, very fine
Ladies' Fancy do. Ii j .t.
Card Cases, &C., tst
Also large and wellseected stock Of Toys Call and
themthey will be sold cheaper than any other house in
the city
would also call the attention of the lovers of rsate
quality cigar to my stock Of Cigars they fine Call at
FRANCES Fancy Store,
dec 23--2t @ 1913 -. 7th street, near d.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

.& NOTICE.
r,IE general estimation long enjoyed by the Perfumes
issuing from the premises Of LUBIN, having led TO n
variety of worthless limitations and countcrfes notwith-
standing the signature affixed to each label accompanying
the genuine article, M. FELIX PROT, proprietor of the
establishment LUB1N, has the honor Of informing his
friends the public that he has substituted his
former labels Of wholly different description, and
that he has caused TO be manufactured for his envelopes
absorption Of paper presenting in form Of watermark
the seal of his house.
In ORDER therefore, to avoid deception, he respectfully
beg them TO pay special attention to the label appended
TO such articles bear the Of his house. and TO
trust the execution of their orders only to dealers Of
respectabty address them directly TO his premises,
No 90 Rue Stc-Anne, Paris.
OPENING to-day, In Extracts -Heliotrope, Geranum,
Musk, Winter Blossom, New-mown Hay, Jockey Club,
Mouseline Amber &c, &c. &c, with many other choice
articles Of the above house. PARKER'S
Fancy, Perfumery and Comb Store,
nov s-eSat under the National Hotel
NARAsCHINO and Curracoa Cordial,
l white and red also Creme Annis, Vanille, Orange,
and Parfa Amour. These cordials a imported, and
Of the best quality. For sale by
dec 12-F10w No. 8, opp, Centre Market
CPANIsII OLIVES, I'm jsrs--Just received
< and for sale by JOHN b. KIBBEY 90,
dec e-Tu low No. 8, opp Centre Market
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-24

ID FINLEY HUNT, DENTAL SURGEON, will
III. receive and treat all cases. both In the operative
and mechanical departments Of his practice in the best
manner and to the entire satisfaction Of those who may
require his professional services
In the preservation Of the natural teeth his is
atested by steadily increasing practice during nine
years residence in Washington.
In the mechanical department, having secured the
sisance of Mr.. II. b. DONALDSON, gentleman Of skill
and experience in all that pertains that branch he is
prepared to manufacture for each particular Por
ceain Teeth unsurpassed in beauty and natural appear
Specimens of these can be at his Office.
HJ- OFFICE-Pennsylvania avenue,
dec l9--1m* Es6 between 9th and 10th streets.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
Flu RN


workmanship; Centre Tables and Side Tables with or
without Marble tops Marble Pier Slabs and Brackets,
French Mirrors in rich gilt ames and every article
apperaining to well furnished Drawing Painted
Chamber sets; French Belseads Marble Top Dire sing
Bureaus Marble Top Washstands Sinks Card Tables ;
What -Nots Hat Stands; Antique and Fancy Chairs /;
Portable Desks Book Cases together with large as
sortment of medium and 10 wpriced Furniture in
thorough and substantial manner Painted Window Shades
and Fixtures Palm Leaf and Husk Mattresses; Looking
Glasses Looking Glass Plate, and every article usually
found in the most extensive Furniture Ware Rooms Best
Hair Mattresses of manufacture always on hand
Upholstery Goods on hand and Upholstery work done
repaired Furniture repaired Pulpit Furniture and Pew
Cushions furnished to order. Office and Counting Room
Desks, Show Cases. Book Cases. and all kinds and descp
lions of Furniture made order, of good material an
warranted TO give satisfaction Mahogany Board and We
neers always hand and for sale In short our nlen
ton to make this establishment all that the city or vicin,
desre in order to furn sh their dwellings ashionab
and suitable manner, and at reasonable prices.
N. .B-Iiaving purchased the lusve right ofHinklev
Patent Elastic Bottomed Besteads Tor the County of Wor
ceser and having tested by the sale of upwards 2OOO the
past year, confdenaly recommend it the best Bed
stead in USE and only need be tried to be
universally adopted
mar24d TABER d LAWRENCE.