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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-16
To Persons out Of Employment.
NEW PICTORIAL WORKS.

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n PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
ss!slS PACKErS-Saiug from Philadelphia on the 5th,
and from Liverpool on the lst of every month.
+ Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt VIM. III. West; Ship EU-
ROPE Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
SAINTS, Capt. Anthony Michaes
The above frstclass ships built of the best mate
rials, and commanded by experienced nayigators.
Due regard has been paid TO select models for speed
with comfort for passengers
Persons wishing TO engage passage for their friends
obtain certificates which will be good for eight months
Those who wish to remit money be accommodated
with drafts for f1 sterling and upwards at sight, without
discount.
Goods the continent will be forwarded free OF
pense commission, If addressed to James Mcenry No.
s, Temple Place, Liverpool. ~
GEORGE McHENRY CO.,
mar 2l-d No. 81 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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NTaw YORK. JOURNAL. OF MEpI-

lN cine hnu the colihtcrhi sctehces TOT
Nj arch, S5l.-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.. case of oya
ran tmor in which death resulted from peronts
arising from novel illustrated by plate remarks
ON etauus by Ezra H. Bennett, NJ D. Connecticut; rup
ure of bladder, by j. Kneeland W. D. reports Of hospital
cases by r. D. Lene, NJ d. and others of much interest
by Drs Sweat, Church, and Star
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect IL full
and completes photographed notices Of all the late Eng
lsh and American Medical works, &c.
Published every other month, at SO per snnum each
number containing 144 pages
specusn number sent to any part Of the country gratis
on application, post psid,to RI HUDSON, Agents.,
mar a. 20 Wall street, NsW York.
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NC" nupDcT w hTohOuscs
n H0DGMAN,27 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau street.
IL. first corner from Broadway New York Factory
foot of Twenty fourth street, East River.
Merchants throughout the United States respectfully
informed that spring stock Of India Rubber Goods will
be found far superior TO any before offered having
slowed upon each ind vidual article the benefit of
experience in manufacturing which enablos ions M
rant entire satisfaction. Ahe W war
my extensive stock of Carriage % Ia cail 70
- r. ~, - 80 @ ~, a"' on the choicest drills and of
craoS 49,, nar M will find that it will neither
that Sas haen sticky, is the with much
Wv wv WV continue to be sold in this city.
.o INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
ing of Coats, Cloaks, Capes, Pouches, Pants Over
% Leggngs, Boots, Caps &c, extensively worn
by farmers, physicians drivers captains, Sailors &c
Bapsmal Pants manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Genlemeu's Goyesa perfect cure for chap
ped hands by wearing thom Tor short time, at the same
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate.
These Gloves are also much by Uatcrs, Tanners
Masons &C. being perfect protection against acid and
lime,
Muchinc Billing and Steam Facking,
every variety, and cheaper and better than any thing
which can he substituted for either
Also n large stock of 0verShoes Garden and Engine
Hose, Whips Horse Covers Horse Tenders, Hoof Boots,
Beds, Life Preservers, 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 Elastics Dolls Dogs and
other animals Of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
hatters' use. All orders executed with despatch.
mar a. D. HODGMAN.
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New York, March, 1851.

VARNlSHas, GUN GoPALs, SPIRIT SPIRITS, TURPEN,
so cases Gum Copal, med and hue Zanzibar, &c.
400 bbs superior Coach Body, Carriage Oil Cloth Polish
ing Flowing Scraping, Cabinet and Yenitian Blind Var
nishes Nos. !, 2, and 8.
10 bhls. Sign and Draining yarnish.
do white flowing do
8 10 outside do do warranted.
5do White do do for maps whips
10 do Iron Varniyh,
30 do Painters Japan
100 do spirits Turpentine in glued bbls or half bh "a
1000 gallons American Linseed Oil. "
10000 lbs. pure White Lead, in oil at manufact -.
4 prices. rers
Also Gum SheIlao, sandrac, bthnrge Red L :, n,
lowest market rates. al, nv th'
Persons purchasing the above win do we . al,
examine for themselves. W oa'i a"'
~ Is. Persons wanting varnishes ma, ,,,.o,,ro, -,
please CALL As the subscriber is prepared 10
ell kinds BENZ. G HoRNop
tI.wssn Market and Arch streets, n Ala. mar a4-n
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The New York and Liverpool United States Mail
.s... 0.rt,...@s Steamers, ...

The ships comprising this line are the 4.
" ATLANTIC, Capt. West.
PACIFIC, Capt. Nye.
Il ARCTIC, Capt. Luce
ADRIATIC, Capt. Grafton.
These ships, having been built by contract expressly
for Government service every has been taken in their
construction also in their engines to insure strength
and speed and their accommodations for passengers
unequalled for elegance or comfort
Price of passage from New York to LIVERPOOL $780,
elusive of extra size state $685. from Liverpool
to New York, f35, 4 ,.e#.. ..
An experienced Surgeon will be attached to each ship
No berth can be secured until paid for.
BS- The Of these ships will not be accountable
for god silver buon Specie ewelry, precious stones,
metals, unless bills of ading signed therefor and
the value thereof therein expressed
For freight and passage apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS, So Wall ST., N. Y, or to
BROWN, SIIIPLEY CO., Liverpool.
Il. g. ROBERTS Co.. IA, Kings Arm Yard, London.
L. DRAPER, Jr., Boulevard, Montmartre, Paris
mi I'D
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-16
The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
Company
(ERICSSON LINEo


1SAsI1I Have resumed their operations for the
--1z---lls--5year with increased means of accommo-
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the most regular and expeditions manner, and 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.
Persons wishing TO avail themselves of the facilities
moderate prices OF the Line advised to give expcit and
positive directions for sending their goods 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 for transportation
and 1t will protection against the double rates
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
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 to A. GROVES jr Philadephi to insure their
veyance by this Line.
Freight to from Baltmore above, 10 cents loo
pounds Coarse freights taken at still less rates.
The established character and known reputation of this
is ample guarantee TO those disposed to
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 exceptedD 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 boat leaves Baltimore, daily Sunday
exceptedO at halfpast o'clock.
Apply in Baltimore to
J. A SHRIyER, Agent, No. Light ST..
m 24- near DenOt O the H. A r r.
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]. H. HAvENs, W. MYER. 4 CO.,

Lpsators and Manufacturers of the Ethiopian and Fire
PROOF Punt, Wilmington, Clinton CO.. Ohio
nv MYERS, No 319 Main street, near Sth, Cincinna-
w ii, Ohio, to whom all orders must be addressed
The superiority Of this paint all other carriage
house, and ship painting will be in its rapid SALE
1t not four months since 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
ready for from the finest black down any shade
to suit the fancy.
Also inventors and factrers of Tdansrs Hack
hsrs Sa - % Is 80 universally Appreciated by all who
to give confidence to those who may not have tried it,
would say that G. Ryon, foreman TO A. NJ Taylor Co.,
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized his
recommendation to tanners in general. To all
who know Mr. T. c. Ryon this would be sufficient but all
tanners in the city and country, who have it. have
granted this privilege. If 1t necessary could
fill with testimonials but where a who use
pleased we deem II uncalled for.
The Tanners Backing put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for use, and will be say point on
the canal railroad, river, at fifty seg gallon.
All orders should be addressed, post yarf, 20
HAVENS x Carroll,
Wilmington, Clinton CO., Ohio; or
j. II. HAVENS, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
Backing for Oclo that will reduce the fifty per
cent and will soon be in market, mar "a
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No 81 Burling Slip, Nep Fork, Fulton Ferry.
TJNnE 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 yorte Black Star Line Of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week.
cheap and quick lconyeyances The ships
prisns this line all and first class packets
man led 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 # IL
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England
Ireland and Scotland. THOS. III. O'BRIEN,
mar 2I- 81 Burling Slip, 2 doors from South st
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70 COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

NJOUJT0N a CO.. Successors to JNo FALcoNER Co.,
INl 90 Cedar and ~ Pine Streets New York invite
chants visiting New York city to their immense stock of
Foreign and Domestic Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Their stock IL entirely new, and in addition still rece
by every steamer new and elegant Styles confined
svey TO this house, consisting of every variety of DR.
Goods TO be found in tho French, German English aud
American markets and at prices that will defy competitors
Cash buyers and merchants generally will do well TO
call and oyamine our stock, goods adapted to
eyery section Of the country and we resolved spare
", efforts to make IL the interest of every merchant to
favor us with their patronage. . -
JAMES 8. M0UbT0N, =
JAMES w. BARBER,
ZRNAS NEWELL
Nnrv York March. 1881. mar a.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-16

FREEMAN HODGES & CO.,
I IMPORTERS AND JoDpERs, 5s LIBERTY STREET. New
Il iork, lnetween - oadway and Nassau) are now re-
eeiyng rich apS beautiful assortment of Fancy Silk and
ery do s to which would particularly invite the
so. of all Cash Purchasers, and viii make ~ an OBJ
!ccl or them TO give call are determined to sell
ur assortment for Cash lower than ever before offered in
Miners can supply themselves with every article In
their line about the cost of Importation or Auction
prices Many of our goods manufactured expressly
for ale and cannot be surpassed Tor beauty OF
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons, a large variety
Embroidered Capes, Collars, Cuffs, and Chcmisetts -
Embrodered Edgings and Inserngs, Swiss and Muslin
Thread, Brussels Yalenciene, SILK, and Lisie Thread
Embroidered Reverie and p ain Linen Cambria Hkfs
Gloves and Mts, Kid, Silk, Lisle Thread, and Sewing
scarfE, Cravats, and Dress Hkfs.
SWISS Jaconet Book Muslins, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered Damask, and Plain Canton Grape Shawis
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 lmar 2i-i
c,EED AND AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, TOOLS,
- &C., &c.-wHoLEsALE AND RETAL-No l94 y MARKET
Street PhiLddephid-We offer TO friends and cuso-
mers the largest assortment Of Agricultural Implements,
Garden Tools and Seeds offered In this market
sisting in part of the following, viz:
PROUTY MEARs Patent Highest Premium Self
sharpening PLOUGHS, right and left handed Side H.l
subso Of various sizes of superior materials and work
nanshp. warranted to give satisfaction, or the money
returned Fbr ffiJheI fTcmth1NS diouTued to these
pLOUGIIs at the New York State Fair for 1880 Also
Beaches and Bar Share Ploughs.
spains Improved Barrel Churn, cons ructed in such
manner that the dasher may be ,ed from the inside
Of the Churn by simply unscrewn the handle from the
dasher.
Hay Straw and Corn Stalk Cutters in great variety
among which may be found Isrveys superior Premium
Straw Cutter Of every size.
Also, Horse Powers, Threshinc Machines, Fan Mills
Corn Shelters Cheese Presses Seed Panters Dirt Scraper
Sugar Mills Ok Jokes and Bows Turnip Drills, Horse
Rakes, Grain Cades, Expanding and Extra Cuit.aors @
Harrows, SrAthe, Scythes Concaved Hoes Spring tenn
pered Cast Steel Oval and Square tined Manure and nay
Forks pruning Shears and Chiscs, Beach and Bar smear
Repairing Pecies and Castings, Peruvian, Patagonia anc
Pre- pared Guano, together with complete assortment
Grass Garden and Field Seed all of which will be soid AZ
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FREEMAN HODGE,, 3 co.

Also, inventors and manufacturers of Hdter-proof
Backing for Oclo that will reduce the fifty per
cent and will soon be in market. mar "a
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-05
Richmond Markets.

R'por'ed expressly. tor the Lynelbng Firgilian.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING THURSDAY. MAY /, 1851.
ToBAcco.-That coming in is mostly very COM
mon We quote Lugs $3IasG Leaf common
s6!ass; Middlngs sSlas9; good and fine slOasI4;
strictly fneiStcmmine sI5as Manufacturing Sl2-
asI7.
WHEAr.-Nonc arriving.
FLOUR Sales of Richmond Mt Si.56 to sl.62 /;
but the buyers generally are not disposed to pay
over Si.5o. 400 barrels Scoitsve sold Yesterday
| at $i69.
GuASo.-s5o per ton of ? 900 lbs, for Peruvian.
/ LIME.-l25al371
PLAsrER.-Scarce-last sales at ST on the wharf
SALI-SlJ5 from Store. Sales to arrive ut
| 81 .65 from vessel.
MoLAssEs.-N. Orleans 3la34c. Cuba 22I to a7c
SuGAR.-Murket well supplied. n. Orleans 5Ia
| 13c Porto Rico, 6ia71c Double refined Loaf,
| 9ial01c.
CofrEE.-Ilio 10 to II; Laguira 10 to IL; Java
ia to l33. Stock light. but dealers buy only to
| supply immediate wants.
| FEATHERs.-Sales at SO cts-demand Geht
LEATHER.-Sole, good l5alSc. damaged l2alGc.
harness 2Oa23c upper, 50 to $3.50, as in weight
| and quality.
RIcE-3sa4Ic.
BuTTER.-Mountain frkin sai5c-no prime in
| market.
| BEEswAx.-brisk at 23c.
OrL-Winter Sperm sl.3j; Linsced S5a9O
cents; Tanners Oil II tal3 for common, I5a1G for
good.
| WooL.-Declinng, washed 33a36.
SrEEL.-American blistered 4sa51c.
GINsENG.-45c.
BAcoS.-SupP!ics from the West coming in
more freely but no change in prices.
WHisKY.-We quote Richmond rectifed at "a
cts in barrels; Cincipnat do 2i5a25 cts--market
firm.
The Spring business is over and there are but few
goods selling now.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-05
DIED.

At his residence, at Appomattox Court House,
Va, on the 18th inst. at half past clock p. NJ
of an Apoplectic t CAPT, JoHS Raise in the fifty
nth year OF his age leaving disconsolate wife and
six children to mourn their irroparable loss
Capt Raine man of kind feelings and an
aniabe disposition, more ready to do a favor than
to ask one, retiring in his manners, respectful Of
the opinions Of others, warm in his attachments and
devoted to his friends. He has passed through a
life checkered with embarrassing difficulties and re-
verses. The result of his self sacrificing confidence
in others, yet he bore up without murnuring like
man to the last Without repinng he has seen his
property taken from him pay the debts of Others,
and he became poor but never n dishonest man.
But he is gone, the places which once knew him.
and appreciated his worth. will know him no more
forever, yet he win be remembered, and will remain
enshrined in the hearts of extensive circle of
friends. We forbear to invade the sacred sanctua-
ry OF family grief because know that in the bo-
som of his family this affective dispensaon of
providence falls with the most crushing effects.
Let us bow in meek submission to n decree of
fate which is unalterable. There is something
unusually melancholy in the death of our good old
tnend whose mortal remains repose peacefully
beneath the clods of the valley. Just three dnys be-
fore his own death he had followed with bleeding
heart the body of his little grand son Charles c..
Horner, son OF Robert w. and Ann Eliza Horner,
aged months and 81 days. to the grave, where an
gels hold their nightly vgis, and on the very morn
ing proceeding his death he was seen alone stand
ing over the graves Of his grand children holding
for aught we know, converse with their departed
spirits. with whom we trust he has Joined hands
upon better shore. B.
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Transmittef far he Bal snore american.
Arrival OF the Niagara.

HALIFAX, Apf1i 2yth.
The Royal Mail steamer Niagara arrived
here this evening, bringing Liverpool dates
to the nineteenth, and London dates 10 the
18th inst. She brings AZ passengers, seven
of whom are for Halifax. The steamer
Franklin arrived at Cowes on April 18th,
at p. nj. The City Of Glasgow sailed
on the 10th with heavy freight and 100
passengers. Hon. Mr.. Clemson, Minister
at Brussels, is among the number The
Arctic arrived at p. NJ, on the 5th
LIVERPOOL MARKETS, April 10.
CoTToN.-The market for Cotton is
gloomy, influenced by the advices of the
Arctic. Buyers obtained further conces
SION of I'D. Sales of the week 25,40Obales.
BREADsTuFEs.-The Corn markets. dull
Western Canal Flour 19s.a2Os. Wheat
5s.a5s.sd. per 20 lbs. for red, and 6s.a6s2d
for white. Corn 30s.a33s. Indian Meal
14s Cd.
MONEY MaRKET-American Stocks re-
main unchanged. English Securities very
steady. During the week the variation
does not exceed Is. 3d. Consols closed al
Oh, for account 97a97I.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in Beef UNI
important. Pork moves slowly. Bacon
is not so active, Lard firm. Tallow I'M
changed. Cheese in moderate request.
POLITICAL.
Observation-Disclosures adjourn
ed till alter the Eastern Holidays and will
meet again on the 2sth. The Queen viii
open the great exhibition in State, and the
public viii be excluded during the ceremo-
ny.
An Instruction had broken out, headed
by the Duke of Sardinia in Vincimpia.-
The insurgents We're 5000 strong. The
King had taken command of the Loyal
Troops.
INDIA.-The overland mail had ar
rived. The political newsis unimportant.
Business at Bombay was steady, but mac
tive. AtCanton, freights sel- Jos A decline
was expected.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.-Late ac-
counts state that the British forces had OBJ
tanned decisive victory over the CafIres
at Capetown. There was no prospect
however of a speedy termination of the
war.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-05

ISDARUBBER TREE-"A Citizen" OF
New York addresses the following inqui
rles through the Journal Of Commerce. to
the President of the New Y ork State Colo
niza,ion Society:
ain the New York Spirit Of Missions for
April, 1851, are some extracts from the
journal of Rev. Mr.. Rambo, at Cape Pal
mas, in which | noticcth following: July
goth, 1850. The afternoon seemed like
the pleasantest part of October in Ameri-
ca. The searching salt winds from the
iea had strewed the ground with the leaves
of the widespread India-rubber tree under
which we were seated
ais this India-rubber tree of Africa the
same as that Brazil, of which we receive
our principal supplies from Para, on the
river Amazon, where it is called the Serin-
ga treel Fit is the same tree, we may ex-
pect a supply of rubber shoes in future
from Liberia