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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20
TCommunicated.1

WORKING SCHOOLS. Messrs. Editors. The
young ladies of DIR. Marks school, in Columbia,
s. c., perform chemical experiments with their
own hands. A member of Congress from the
South, on speaking last winter of the import
ance of chemistry and other subjects Of prae-
teal science for early instruction, stated that
he was greatly injured by mere book lessons
while at school, receiving from them many
wrong impressions, which he had found it diff
cult to remove from his mind. a. receive,
however" he added, 'ssome benefit from the
more correct school instruction Of my wife.
She is q practical chemist; she attended SEM
mary where the pupils not only study chemistry
but perform experiments as illustrations to
each other" Said |, that is the practice in DR..
Marks school, in Columbia, s. c., which ! once
visited. THAT is the school she attended, =
was his reply.
Now, gentlemen, the simple fact in the case
is, that every girl and every boy in all schools,
everywhere, ought to have the privilege of per-
forming chemical experiments. And when a
full supply of common sense shall be brought
into our school systems, much of the apparatus
for chemistry and other practical sciences will
be made by pupils for performing their own ex-
periments. When such employment shall be
provided for scholars, and plenty of it, We
shall hear no more of truants, and the large
amount OF space now daily occupied In our pa
pers for reporting the proceedings of rowdies
Will be filed with discoveries in science, and
the application of science to agriculture, the
mechanic arts, domestic economy, and other
pursuits essential to human progress and human
elevation. | hope in a few days to be able to
show you o microscope, made by lad of twelve
or thirteen years old-the grinding of the lens,
mounting and all, the work of his own hands,
unaided by any one. A few days since l saw,
suspended in school-room Of this city, an or
rery, made by one of the pupils. We of course
have the pleasure already of seeing some bright
spots in the horizon enough, doubtless, to add
courage to our minds and yigor to our hands,
and still to persevere. II.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

CURE FOR ERYsIpELAs.-Mis Mary Ann Pet
tit, of Penn Township, has furnished us the
following receipt for the cure Of erysipelas,
which, she assures us, has never been known to
fail in any instance where it has been used in
early stages of the disease:
Take a quantity of sassafras bark from the
root, boil it well, add weak ley, drain off the
liquor, thicken it with wheat bran, (or shorts,
if bran cannot be had, make poultice of it,
and apply it to the parts affected, renewing it
as often as it becomes dry While using it, in
the water the patient may desire to drink add
piece of saltpetre the size of pea to a pint
of water.--/adfana paper.
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PARKEVILLE HYDRoPATHIG INSTITUTE

meeting of the Board of Managers of the Parke-
vile Hyropathic Institute, held fifth month 18th,
1850, Joseph A. Weder, NJ d., unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place of Dr. Dexter resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute is
now prepared receive additional number of patients
and from Dr. Weders welLknown skill and practical er-
perlsps in Europe acquired under yineenz pressnH
years past 1s country and particularly in the city Of
Philadelphia (where he has had many patients the Man
ayers believe the afflicted viii find him able and
The domestic department being under the charge of a
Steward and Matron will enable the Doctor to devote to
the patients whatever time may be necessary.
- -'sp'S' SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary
Office No 5S South Fourth street. residence No 10 Lo-
gan square, Philadelphia.
General Description Of TIE Rkeue Hyircpatic Institute
The building three stories high, standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semicrcu
lar grass plot in front and contains thirty 10 or
grounds around the house tstefuy laid out with
walks and planted with trees shrubs &C. On 1e ae,o ol
rooms, used by male patients as bathing house. with
every convenience for packng' bathing &c; on the
stands similar cottage, used by the ladies for similar
purposes.
drcd feet three other cottages some eighty feet apart
One of these laundry with hydran at the door
the other two are occupied by the servahts
The hyrsnt water IL introduced into these cottages as
well into the main building, and all the waste water
. carried of by drains under ground.
$685. -H5Nes THE WATER
Consist of circular stone building standing on the brow
of hill by large cedar reservoir containing
hve hundred barrels, brought nom spring
OF pure cold water the side Of the hill, by "a hydraulic
RAM sefactng machine Of cast iron, that Is kept con-
santy going night and day. by the descent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir TO untain the waerworks yard, surround
by weeping willows In the first story OF the water
works Is circular room, containing the douche bath
which IL strnam falling from height Of about thirty
feet be varied in size from half inch TO an
inch half in diameter Adjoining the douche room
Is dressing room, with marble tables &c the rsng
onchs for the of piles &c Is one of the most com
pee oonrvances of the kind, being entirely under the
3 control Of the patient using the same.
many other appliances, which can be better
upderxtood by n personal examination. mar 24--
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The natives of Australia formerly believed
that after death they were changed into some
animal, but now they think that they return to
earth as white men. g Never mind, said one
of them, about to be executed at Melbourne,
jump up white fellow, plenty of sixpence"
Many of the consultations are believed to have
been in former times black men, now translated
to the heavens
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20
sCHNIEWIND s. CO..

IMPORTERS, No. So Market street. Philadelphia; No.
l. 1O2 Broadway New York, receiving and offer
for SALE at Market prices, excellent assortment Of the
following goods;
Cloths and Doeskins, Of Gevers Schmidt, schnabels
Bockschirmhnn Schroeder, and Others consigned TO
them direct from the manufacturers
French, swiss, and German silks Fancy and Staple
Goods, Of the best makes and styles suitable for the spring
season. i laN fs@ @'
Also, sole agency for the United States Of j. NJ Caron
Co.'S Fancy Gut and silk Buttons and other fabrics.
mar a. '7fE' ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

SINGULAR MODE or GRAFTNG.--A friend from
Massachusetts has communicated the following
mode Of grating the peach on the willow, and
assures us that he has seen the experiment sue
cessfully tried: Bend awillow shoot until the two
ends take root and grow in the ground Then
bury peach stone midway between, and when
the young tree attains height to intersect the
willow above, cut a slit in the latter pass the
peach-twig through it, and close up the opening
with the preparation commonly used in grating
A short time thereafter, cut off the peach-stem
underneath, and it win continue to grow out OF
the willow. - Winchester Republican.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The Chicago Journal states that those who
arrived by the Queen City, on Friday evening,
were but ffty-two hours from New York city.
And yet an individual, before the boat reached
the landing, made desperate efforts to get off
by climbing over the guards. Fifty-two hours
from New York, and yet the man was in a
hurry
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The everlasting perseverance Of the Yankee
is admirably illustrated in a case that lately oc-
CURED at Lynn, away down east. A cute chap
indentured himself to a boot-maker for tico
toeeks, TO learn to fit boots. At the end Of three
days he bought out has time, and set up for him
self
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The Steamer Jonathan Myers arrived at Gin
cinnati on Thursday Of last week, from Pitts
burg with one hundred and fifty Swiss passen-
gers, on their way to Iowa, to form settle
ment-3, 900 acres having been purchased there
about year ago, for their exclusive use. The
land is located in Wisconsin.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20
The Baltimocr1e and Pailadelphia Steamboat
OOHtPU7ty
ERICSSON LINE)


: ..slEA Have resumed their operations for the
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the most regular and expeditions MANNER and at their
former materially reduced prices, being, dry goods
hardware &C. only 10 cents per 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines. da
Persons wishing to avail themselves of the facilities
moderate prices Of the Line advised to give explicit
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line and they should be particular to themselves
In those stated the price charged for transportation
acted by other lines who have published rates
Goods destined for the West 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. "t
NEW YoRK.-Goods shipped from New York, other
places eastward of that city, should be distinctly
signed to A. GROVES r Philadelphia, to insure their
veyance by this Line.
Freight TO from Baltimore above 10 cents per 100
pounds Coarse freights taken at still less rates
The established character and known reputation of this
company is ample guarantee TO those disposed to
fde their property to the of the company.
One of the copanys 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 Wharyes, above Chestnut st.
In like manner boat leaves Baltimore daily, Sunday
excepted,) at halfpast o'clock.
Apply in Baltimore to
J. A. SHRIyER, Agent, No. 3 Light ST.,
A- the Depot of the B. a O. X. r.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The Right Hon. Richard Laler Shiel, NJ. p,
died at Florence on the 25th ultimo, from an
attack of gout in the stomach aged ffty-nine
years. He has long had the reputation of be-
ing one of the most brilliant speakers of the age,
and has occupied many public posts of high
honor and great responsibility.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

The Detroit Tribune has got off this one:
" One of the gentlemen who came forward to
bail Abel f. Fitch was questioned by Counsellor
f., whether he had an incumbrance on his farm
ooh, yes,' said he, my old oman p"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

Ice produced by steam, and steam converted
into snow, is part Of the scientific entertainment
provided for the visiters Of the London exhibi-
ton; and surely the capabilities Of the appara-
tus are among its wonders.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. incorpo-
ration of a clause for Homestead Exemption
saved the new Constitution of Maryland, and
that instrument is carried by about Il, 900 ma
jority.
The Legislature of California has exempted
homestead of $5,000 the Constitution making
provision for this measure. a
y The Homestead Exemption feature not hav-
ing been engrafted in the new Constitution Of
New Hampshire, and the document being other
wise imperfect, it was consequently lost. The
$500 Homestead Exemption Bill was submitted
by the Legislature of New Hampshire, and was
carried by a vote of 1865 for, to 1928
against; majority for Land Reform, 3,762.
The Massachusetts, legislature, before ad-
journing, exempted a homestead of $500, and
the new constitution of Ohio, which is to be
submitted to the people to-day exempts 5000.
IN i. Tribune
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20


n HoDGMAN, q Maiden Lane and SO Nassau street
u. first corner from Broadway New York Factory
foot of Twenty fourth street. East River.
Merchants throughout the United States respectfully
informed that my spring stock of India Rubber Goods viii
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
"a TO 64 inclusive and made the choicest drills and
the best of gum Purchasers will find that will neither
crack peel become sticky Is the with much
that has been and continues to be sold in this city
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
Consisting OF Coats Cloas Capes, Pouches, Pants Over
as Leggings Boots, Caps &c, extensively
by farmers physicians drivers captains, Sailors &C.
Baptisma Pants, manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Gen temens Goyesaperfectc cure for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short time, at the
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate.
Mnsons, &c being perfect protection against acid aud
lime.
Machine Betting and Steam PIcling,
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 Tenders, oof Boots,
Beds Life Preseryers, Breast Pumps Syrnges Tobacco
Wallets Finger Stalls Paper Holders Door Springs, &C.
&C., besides an immense stock Of
India Rubber Balls,
and other fancy articles such Elastic Dolls Dogs and
other animals OF various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
hatters' use. All orders executed with despatch.
24-- ID. HODGMAN.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

One Of the Saratoga hotels, to increase It's
Summer attractiveness, announces that several
ladies who wear the new costume have already
taken board
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

Hon. Henry Clay was to argue case before
the court Of appeals Of Kentucky last week.
Ills health had continued to improve since his
return from Cuba. sda
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

A CHINESE AxIoM-The Chinese have an
axiom, that when one person is idle single day,
without just cause or necessity, some one must
suffer by il.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

An editor in Vermont says that person who
can write editorials when suffering with the
toothache can kick up his heels over the grave
Of hope, and snap his defying fingers in the face
Of time and sorrow.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

SwEDESBoRGIANs- This sect were IN session
on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last at
Boston, in the chapel on Bowdoin street. Rev.
Mr. HAYDEN. of Portland, was ordained.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

Mr. Stevens, tradesman, has been fined
c250, by the Liverpool magistrate, for manu-
featuring an article called tea from the leaves
of beach and plane trees.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

Hon. A. II. STEPHENS. s.-The Augusta (Ga.)
Constitutioaaisst, of June 10th, says that the
latest intelligence from this gentleman is, that
he is decidedly better, and is considered out Of
danger.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

Mr.. Greeley paid visit to several model lode-
ing houses, in one Of which he saw newly m
vented brick, which struck hin fsyoraby'
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

A VIOLIN ATTACHMENT TO THE pIAso.-Dr.
Smith is writing letters to the Boston Trqnscript
descriptive of the curiosities exhibited in the
Glass Palace at London. In his letter Of MAY
23d, the following paragraph occurs
"in the group of musical instruments is an
invention by T. s. Wood, of Virginia, that is
never without crowd about it, when the doors
are opened, 1t is the attachment of violin to
q piano. 1t is bona-fde fiddle, played with
Tour bows, producing the softest vibrations of
sound Paganini could not have excited more
wonder In the meridian of his celebrity. Ii the
performer is master of the piano, the horse hair
runs to and fro on inclined planes with an ac-
tivity that puts all common elbows at defiance.
IL is an original idea, clearly an American one.
to fiddle by machinery. Sir George Smart the
distinguished composer and organist, the chair
man of the music jury, contemplated its move
ments long time with evident amusement. If
there could be invented some time keeping at
tachment to the heel OF nngraceful dancers, the
American Eagle might flap his wings in tri-
umphW W n
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

What do the stricken blind and the wise
In common They philosophical [Feel-loss
of-eyes J-LIs and Ltifay Of Campbell
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20
WASHINGTON, June IL, 1851.

WASHINGTON, June IL, 1851.
Hon. Mr.. AsHMUN Dear Sir: The letter Of
invitation from the twenty five citizens of Spring
field, together with one from yourself urging the
acceptance of that invitation, was received by
my father, Gov. Mcdowell, this morning; but,
as he is untitled by great anxiety on account OF
the extreme illness of one Of my sisters to re-
turn suitable reply, either to yourself or to
the committee, he has requested me, by way Of
answer to both to state to you the circum stances
in which he is placed and to ask Of you the favor
to lay the statement before the committee
Your letters have found him watching beside
the sck-bed Of beloved child, whose health
which has been source of the deepest anxiety
with him for many months past, has recently
and rapidly so completely sunken under the
power of pulmonary disease as to justify his
worst fears in regard to her, and to leave him
in great distress and hopelessness to await its
fatal termination, which cannot be distant.
Thus circumstanced, he has neither mind nor
heart for any thing beyond his own home
Dear as the public good is to him, secured as
he believes it only can be by preserving our
Union as it is, and delighted, as a Southern
man and Yirginian, as he would be to unite
with his Northern brethren of Massachusetts, in
endeayoring to restore a healthful state Of feel
ing on this momentous subject 70 all parts Of
our country; yet, at present, he can do nothing
but tender his thanks to the citizens Of Spring
field for their fattering notice of him, and to
express the hope that, as in the past the great
commonwealth of Virginia and Massachusetts,
were ever found side by side, battling with
united hearts and hands for the common good
Of their common country, so in the future they
may 90 on as cordial and united as ever find
ing nothing in sectional or in party feelings
strong enough to break the tie which binds
them to their National Union and to each other.
Very respectfully,
SALLY G.. +. MCDOWELL
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.


. NEoULToN Co., Successors to JNo. FAIcoyTR Co,
I 81 Cedar and % Pine streets, New York invite mer
chants visiting New York city to their immense stock Of
Horeign and Domestic Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Their stock is entirely and In addition, still receF
by steamer and elegant styles, confined excIu
vey to this house, consisting OF variety of DR.
Goods found in the French German English, and
American and prices will defy competitors
~ Cash buyers and merchants generally win do well to
call and examine stock, goods adapted to
avery section the country and resolved spare
no efforts make II the Interest of every merchant
! favor us with their patronage. ....-.
JAMES w. BARBER,
ZENAS NEWELL,
New York, March, 1851. mar "a
Z, rrARNIsUEs GUM GoPALS, SPIRITS, TURPEN,
v TINE, AND AMERICAN bINSEED OIL.
'a so csses DUN Copal, med and fine Zanzibar, &c.
bbs superior Coach Body Carriage OIL Cloth Polish
Ing Flowing, scraping, Cabinet and Ventan Blind Var
nishes Nos. j, 2, and 3.
10 bbis sign and Graining varnish.
do white flowing do
do outside do do warranted
do White do do for maps or whips.
10 do Iron varnish.
20 do Painters Japan
100 do Sprits Turpentine, In glued bbls or half bbls
1000 gallons American Iinseed Oil Hi.
loooo lbs pure White Lead In oil, ut manufaeturers
Ii prices. aaai se #i4H1 #esss4E a
Alec, Gum shelno, sandrao, Litharge Red Lead, Dry
white Lesa in 100 b kegs, wholesale and retail at the
Persons purchasing the above win do well to call and
examine for themselves Ts.Ir -I
IN r. Persons wanting vernishes manufactured win
please call as the subscriber is prepared
AL kinds. llod ~ es5a ba ai BENZ. q. HoRNOR
tween Market and Arch streets, Phila. d mar 24tf
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sTIMsoN & CO.'S

New York, New Orleans, and Mobile Express,
0,0NNECTING with the swiftest and most responsible
expresses between the principal towns in Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con
nectcut Lower Canada, New York State Delaware Penn
sylyania Maryland District Of Columbia, Indiana, Ohio
Illinois, the Western States generally the Mississippi and
Alabama river towns and the prominent places In Geor
gia and the Carolnas. .a.I
Our facilities extensive and perfect that can
the safe and speedy transportation of freight
points.
From many years experience In the express bust
ness while connected with Messrs. Adams Co, and
advantages in other respects mot the least Of
which Is the confidence and patronage of the New York
community feel assured that shall never 10
give the most entire satisfaction to friends, the jewell
iers, bankers and merchants generally
We beg leave 10 call attention 10 our California Express
from New Orleans and Express between New Orleans
and Mobile.
Offices; st, Charles Hotel Building New Orleans, and
10 Wall street, New York. mar 2l-U
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FREEMAN HODGES & co,

IMPORTERS AND JoBBERS 5s LIBERTY STREET, New
i York, (between Broadway and Nassau,) now re-
ceying rich and beautiful assortment Of Fancy Silk and
Millinery Goods TO which would particularly invite the
attention of all Cash Purchasers and will make II an oh
ject for them to give call determined TO sell
assortment for Cash lower than before offered in
this market.
Miners supply themselves with every article in
their line at about the cost of Importation Auction
prices. Many Of goods manufactured expressly
for sale, and cannot be surpassed tor beauty
low prices.
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons, large variety
Silks and Satins for Bonnets
Embroidered Capes Collars Cuffs, and Chemsetts
Embroidered Edgings and Insertings, Swiss and Muslin
Thread, Brussels Yaenciene, Silk, and Lise Thread
LaceR
Embroidered Reverie and Plain Linen Cambria Hkfs
Gloves and Mits, Kid silk, Lisle Thread, and Sewing
silk
Scarfs, Cravats, and Dress Hkfs
Swiss, .Jaconet, Book Musns, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered, Damask and Plain Canton Grape Shawls
A fun assortment of Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers
with large variety not mentioned above.
All wishing to avoid paying long prices win make mo-
ney by calling and satisfying themselves. mar 2tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-20

GOVERNOR McDowELL-The circumstances
under which the following letter was written
are familiar to US all in this community. The
object of the fathers care and solicitude has
passed away, like the sunlight of hope from the
heart; the bereaved family possess the kindly
sympathy of the many who sorrow with them.
Gov. Mcdowell had been invited to deliver an
oration on the 4th of July, at Springfield, before
"a union Of parties"