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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-24
The Baltimore and philadelphia Steamboat
Company
M (ERJCSsON IJNEl

Il Have resumed their operations for the
sfsE>Syear with increased means Of accommo-
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Bamore in
the most regular and expeditions manner, and at their
former materially reduced prices being, dry goods,
hardware only 10 cents per 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines. 9 r8 yf Fl
Persons wishing to avail themselves Of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised TO give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line and they should be particular to possess themselves
of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged for transportation
and 1t will prove protection against the double rates
acted by other lines, who have published rates.
Goods destined for the West South, other places be
yond Batmore 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 con-
signed to A. GROVES 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 ample guarantee to those disposed to
nde their property to the care 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 manner boat leaves Baltimore daily, Sunday
excepted) at halfpast o'clock.
Apply in Baltimore TO
j. A. SHRIvER, Agent, No. 8 Light ST.,
24- the Depot of the B. * %. r. r.
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New York India Rubber Warehouse.


~ 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 will
be found far superior 10 any before offered having be-
slowed upon each individual article the benefit of long
experience in manufacturing which enables me to
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, would call attention to
my extensive stock Of Carriage Cloth of all widths from
the best of gum Purchasers viii find that II will neither
crack PEEL become sticky, 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 worn
by farmers physicians drivers, captains Sailors &c
Bapmal Pants manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' aud Gentlemens Govesa 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 worn by Haters, Tanners,
Masons &c. being perfect protection against acid and
lime.
Machine Beling and lSeqn PucIing,
in every variety 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,
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 Elascs Dolls Dogs and
other animals Of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement
hatters' use. AL orders executed with despatch.
mar a. ID. H0DGMAN.
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French and German Looking Glass Depot,
No. 75 Baltimore Street.


DARRATT DEBEET, Carvers and Gilders, manufac-
ID turers Of every variety Of Plain and Ornamental
Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Window Cornces,
Brackets, Bracket Tables, Ceiling Mouldingr &c, &c.
Also constantly hand, full assortment OF Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses Old work re-gilt,
glasses inserted in old Frames &C. Prices low and work
unsurpassed in beauty OF finish aud durability by any
other establishment, The public Is respectfully invited
to-examlne our stock before pnrchasing elsewhere
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For the American Telegraph.
THE PRESIDENTS PROGRESS.
Dat .tnftc Peer"


BY PLUTARCH PUFFER.
T ID His EsceRency and Suite a,Tive at Harper
ferTy; ioith The notable epets consequent hereapoa
Now the mighty Whistles scream
Startled echol Is't dreamf
In "a corner Of the car,
Trembling, rose the Chief of Warl
xxx.
Some declare the soldier chief,
Frighted, ran away; in brief,
When lady-braye the musket fred,
Ran, and to the car retired,
While, in shady station-house, @
1t empty stood; and like mouse,
He found a cosy corper there,
And slept, um Il tke lively air
8 xxxu.
BY whistle blown up-roused him straight:
But basely do they fabricate,
Who tell SO poor q tale. And r-s
Proclaim it to the world they lie.
t xxxm.
do not hesitate to say
He ,oas afraid-be silent, pray
Afraid Of accident, that might
Upon the heroine alight.
xxxIv.
"For If the gun had not been tried
Perhaps 1t hadn't2-who'd decide p
And If the gun should burst p'-And so
In dread and pity did he gol at
xxxv.
So full of people was the town,
He found no place to sit him down,
Then, weary, sought the empty car:
And this the truth of Chief of War.
xXxyI
The whistle woke him-he had slept
The President about him wept,
And Sandy, who is quick in tears;
And Bankers pompous self appears
xxxvH.
To have let fall drop or two,
Though richer drops than l or you
Could ever weep, for I've been told
That where they fell they turned to goldl
xxxyHI.
Nor must lady-brave forget:
Her pretty eyes were also wet
Her bosom heaved--she could not speak
She came, and offered him her check.
xxxx.
Meanwhile, the tidings circled round:
"Hurrahi the Chief of War is foundl"
And now the cannon doomed along, ~
And shouted long the happy throng
xL.
Like foam upon stormy sea,
Scarfs, kerchiefs leapt tumultuously;
Like earthquake in a mountain land,
The crowd moved on, dark, wild and grandl
XII.
The cars advanced and as they went,
Oh, blandly smiled our President!
And lady-brave looked fierce, and hc
Who had been lost was full Of glcei
.rt F.N #~f& XIII.
And, bowling, with his hands together,
Stood Sandy, as in showery weather
A goose, that seems TO pray the skies:
"Rain Influence, and adjudge the prisef'
XIII.
To overflow the rising joys,
Banker scattered 'mong the boys
A pocketfull of coin. They say,
The papers mentioned that, next dayi
end Of Fart Scond.)
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PARKEVILLE HYDRoPATHIC INSTITUTE

t meeting of the Board of Managers of the Parke-
N vile ydropathic Institute, held fifth month 10Th,
IS51 Joseph A. WeIer, NJ. d.. unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place Of Dr. Dexter, resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute Is
NOW to receive an additional number of patients
and from Dr. Weders wellknown skill and Praccdt eS
srnce in Europe acquired under Nincenz Preissniz
the founder the Hydropathic system and for several
wears past IN This country particularly in the city Of
Phadelpha (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 Matron will enable the Doctor 70 devote 70
the patients whatever time may be necessary
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
oace No bs South Fourth street., residence No. 10 Lo
gan square, philadelphia.
General Description Of The Preuie Hydropdttic Institute
The main building three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semicicu
lar grass plot 'front.' and contains thirty to forty rooms
The grounds around the house ttefay laid out with
walks and planted with trees shrubs, &C. On the lett OF
the entrance TO these grounds cottage containing four
rooms used by male patients as bathing house, with
every convenience for to b@nared feet distant
stands similar cottage used by the LADIES' ior similar
purposes. ~. A., ,,.u,.o :, ono hnr
dred feet are three other cottages eighty feet apart
One of these the laundry with hydrant at the door
the other two occupied by the servants.
The hyrant water Is introduced into these cottages as
well as into the main building, and all the waste water
carried OF by drains under ground
THE WATER WORKS
Consist Of circular stone building standing the brow
of hill surnounted by large cedar reservoir containing
Ave hundred barrels brought rom aneNer-iannB
of pure cold water in the side of the hill by hydraulic
ram selfacng machine OF cast iron, that Kept con-
santy going night and day. by the descent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir 20 fountain the waterworks yard surround
cd by weeping willows In the first story OF the water
works is circular room containing tho douche Dath
which Is falling from height Of about thirty
feet AMI be varied In size from half an inch TO an
inch and half in diameter Adjoining the douche room
a. dressing room with marble tables &C.; the rising
dochs (for tho cure Of piles &c OF the most CON-
pleto eonrvances of the kind being entirely under the
control Of the patient using the same.
There many other appliances, which can be better
,,,aoratool by a nersonnl Examination. mar "a
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IN PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
asAlS PACK ETS-Saing from PHILADELPHIA on the 9th

IN PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
aSAlS PACK ETS-Saing from Philadelphia on the 9th,
and from Liverpool on the LIST of every month.
Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt. VIM. H. West; ship EU-
ROPE, Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
SAINTS, Capt. Anthony Michaels.
The above rstcass ships built OF the best mate
rials, and commanded by experienced navigators.
Due regard has been paid 10 select models for speed
with comfort for passengers. yt9 sk u ss
Persons wishing to for their friends can
obtain certificates which will be good for eight months
Those who wish to remit money can be accommodated
with drafts for E1 sterling and upwards at sight, without
discount. II sts 80.
Goods for the continent will be forwarded free OF ex-
pene of commission If addressed to James Mcenry No.
8, Temple Place, Liverpool. -
GEORGE McIIENRY CO.,
mar 2+-d No. 81, Walnut street. Philadelphia.
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STIMSON g. CO.'S
Ne,o York, Neac Orleans, and Mobile Express,

NeU I0TK, NfU UTteufls ana WOOH6 IDlPTtss,
GoNNECTING with the swiftest and most responsible
expresses between the principal towns in Maine New
Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island, Con.
necticu Lower Canada New York State Delaware Penn
syvana 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 Carolinas
Our facilities extensive and perfect that can
secure the safe and speedy transportation of freight
trunks packages and valuable parcels, from end of
the country to the other and between the most remote
points.
From many years experience in the express busi
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 we feel assured that we shall
give the most entire satisfaction to friends the jewell
lers, bankers, and merchants generally
We beg leave to call attention to 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 2i--d
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SCHNIEWIND & CO.

IMPORTERS, No ss Market street, Philadelphia; No.
i lo2 Broadway, New York, receiving and offer
for SALE at Market prices excellent assortment Of the
following goods:
Cloths and Doeskins, OF Gevers Schmidt Sohnabels,
Bockschurmnnn Schroeder, and others, consigned to
them direct from the manufacturers
French, Swiss, and German silks, Fancy and Staple
Goods Of the bcstmakes and Styles suitable the spring
season.
Also. sole agency for the United States Of j. Caron
Co.'S Fancy Gilt and silk Buttons and other fabrics
mar ID " E.f H8." |'17HI -
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To Persons out of Employment.
NEW PICTORIAL WORKS,

Just published by r. SEARS and Cor sale at No. 12s
Nassau street, New York.
A MERICAN GIFT BOOKS FOR lS51--Agents are
IN wanted to circulate the following and beautiful
works, (retal price, 81 90 Per yol and complete
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CHINA AND INDIA; y
with descriptive account Of those countries and their
inhabitants from the earliest period OF authentic history
the present time In which the editor has treated not
only of the historical events, but also Of the manners
customs, religion, literature and domestic habits OF the
people OF those immense empires.
The embellishments are about hundred and of the
first ORDER illustrating whatever is peculiar to the inhab
tans regarding their dress, domestic occupations their
mode agriculture commercial pursuits arts &C. They
accurate and each has been made expressly for
the work.
The volume forms large octave, containing between
ve and six hundred printed In the best STYLE and
good substantial white paper to agents
chaser may prefer very liberal discount, when quan
titles Of not less than twenty copies ordered at one
time. -s4.t E#1 .EsE6 ~ 5 NJ 8E
THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE WARS OF THE
UNITED STATES;
comprising the most striking and remarkable events Of
the Revolution, the French the Trpotan war; the
Mexican war; with three hundred engrayngsl Retail
price, 50 SO per volume. Orders respectfully solicited
SEARS PICTORIAL FAMILY PUBLICATIONS
decidedly the best books that agents possibly
poy their time in supplying to the people Of the United
States They valuable for reference, and should be
possessed by every family In this great republic There Is
of small Importance but contains many citizens to whom
these works Indispensable They adapted to the
nUefary WantS OF phIiot
and the domestic Circle got up superior style of art
and workmanship; and not only such books as will
sell, but such agent Of good principle will feel
free TO recommend and willing to the purchaser again
after they have been bought.
Our PLAS.-The plan the publisher has successfully
ied out for several years. is the obtaining responsible
agents who well known in their counties
owns and villages, and have time and disposition to cir
cate good and instructive books among their neghbors
and friends Any person wishing embark in the enter
prise will risk little in sending $25 $780, for which he
will receive assortment he may direct ut the whole
sale cash prices. .g..sg .
Enterprsng and active of respectabity and good
address, would do well to engage in the sale OF the above
voumes and all posmasters, clergymen book pedlars,
and newspaper agents. respectfully requested to act
as our agents. handsome remuneration allowed to all
who engage in their sale For particulars address, post
paid, ROBERT SEARS, l2S Nassau street, NJ
To publishers the United States
Newspapers copying this advertisement entire without
any alteration abrdgment Gncuding this notice. and
giving 1t few inside insertions, shall receive copy of
any ofour 81 so SO works. subject to their order, by
sending direct to the publisher. mar "a
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condition Of such a number of men, the bitter
est enemy have on earth will not believe; and
all must believe it base falsehood and an un-
founded calumny.
II 1t were allowable on such an occasion, |
would most solemnly declare before God that,
In my Judgment, at the time and under the cir
cumstances, it was not in my power either to
nave an interview with the prisoners, or to
have done any thing on their behalf
l am, very respectfully, your obedient SER
vant A. r. OWEN.
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General Emigration and Passage ofice,

No. 81 Burling Slip, Ncto York. near Fulton FtrTy.
yHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public that his arrangements are such for bring
Ing out and forwarding and from Liverpool
by old and vorte Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to and New York and Liverpool every week. as to
ensure cheap and quick conveyances. The ships com
prising this line all aud first class packets COM
mallded by old and experienced commanders.
Also Agent 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. X.
ireland and Scotland TIIOS. H. OBRIEN,
mar IL 81 Burling Slip, doors from South st.
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The New York and Liverpool United States Mai
. . . ~. Etnau,ars n.

The ships comprising this line are the
ATLANTIC, Capt West. l
PACIFIC, Capt. Nye.
ARCTIC, Capt Luce.
@ADRIATIC, Capt Grafton. e.
These ships having built by contract expressly
for Government service every has been taken in their
constructions as also their engines to insure strength
and speed and their for passengers are
unequalled for elegance or comfort.
Price of passage from New York to LIVERPOOL $780, ex-
elusive extra size state rooms $685. from verpool
to New York, G35.
An experienced Surgeon will be attached to each SNIP
No berth can be secured until paid for.
,5- The owners of these ships will not be accountable
for god silver buion specie, jewelry precious stone
the value thereof therein expressed.
For freight and passage apply to
EDWARD K. COLLINS, So Wall st., N. Y, orn
BROWN SHIPLEY a. CO.. Liverpool.
E. g. ROBERTS Il CO., Ia, Kings Arm Yard, London.
l.. DRAPER Jr, Boulevard, Montmartre, Paris
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NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI-
~ cine and tho COLLATERAL Sciences for

IN cine and the Collateral Sciences Tor
March, 50 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 III. Van Buren, NJ. D. OF ova-
ran tumor in which death resulted from enteroperitons
arising from novel illustrated by plate; remarks
on tetanus by Ezra p Bennett NJ d. Connecticut rup
ture Of bladder by j. Kneeland, 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 Is full
and compete Bbiographcal notices OF all the late Eng
lish and American Medical works, &c.
Published every other month, at 20 per annum; each
number containing 144 pages.
mar a. % Wall street, New York.
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J. II. HAvENs, W. MYER, & CO.,
-.
Inventors and Manufacturers Of 9e Ethiopian and Fire
proof Iaiat, Wilmington, Clinton co., Ohio.

Inventors and Manufacturers Of Che Ethiopian and Fire
proof Iafat, Wilmington, Clinton co., Ohio.
WY MYERS, No. $40 Main street, Sth, Cncinna-
w Il, Ohio, TO whom all orders must be addressed.
The superiority Of this paint all other for carriage
house, and ship painting, viii be in its rapid SALE
II not four months since this paint has been intro
duced into Market and agent has been able to order
hundred tons. The paint is ground in oil, and put
up ready for the finest black down to any shade
to suit the fancy. s-Is cs4 ~ Fs.t. .
Also inventors and manufacturers Of Tanners Bioc-
ing. This article is universally appreciated by all who
have used it, that it scarcely needs commendaton But
to give confidence to those who not have tried it,
would say that T. c. Ryon, foreman to A. NJ Taylor Co..
Columbia street, Cincinnati, has authorized 70 his
name recommendation to tanners in general To all
who know Mr. H. Ryon this would be sufficient; but all
tanners in the city and country who have used it. have
granted this privilege II It necessary could
ill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who
are pleased we deem Il uncalled for.
The Tanners Backing is put up in kegs containing six
gallons, ready for and will be sent TO point
the canal railroad, river, at fifty cents per gallsn.
All orders should be addressed post paid, 20
HAvENS CARR0L,
Wilmington Clinton CO., Ohio; or
j. II. HAyENs, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
Backing for Ocl that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent. and will soon be in market. mar "a
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yTARNIsHRS, GUN OOPM,S, SPIRITS, TURPBN!
TINE. AND AMERICAN LINSEED OIL,
so cases Gium Copal, med. and ine Zanzibar, &C.
400 bbls superior Coach Body, Carriage OH Cloth Polish
Ing Flowing Scrping Cabinet and Venitian BIND var
nishes, Nos. l, ., and 3.
10 bbls Sign and Grainng Varnsh.
do white flowing do
do outside do do warranted.
do White do do for maps whips
10 10 Iron varnish. .t.
20 do Painters Japan.
100 do Spirits Turpentine In glued bbs or half bbs
1000 gallons American Llnseed Oil.
10000 pure White Lead, in oil, at manufacturers
prices. '
Aso, Gum shellac, sapdrac, Litharge, Red Lead, Dry
White Lead, IN 100 H. kegs wholesale and retail at the
lowest market rates.
Persons purchasing the above win do well to call and
examine for thomselves.
M D. Persons wanting Varnishes manufactured will
please call tho subscriber is prepared 10 manufacture
ali kinds BENZ. @. H0RN0R,
No La Grange street, running from Second 10 Third be-
tween Market and Arch streets, Phils. mar 24-H
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

NToULr0N a Co. Successors TO JNo. FALcoNER Co.,
M 81 Cedar and % Pine Streets New York, invite mer
chants visiting New York city their immense stock OF
Foreign and Domestic, Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Their stock Is entirely and in addition still receive
by every steamer and elegant styles, confined
svey this house, consisting Of every variety OF Dr. IS
Goods be found in the French German, English, and
American markets and at prices that will defy competitors
Cash buyers and merchants generally will do well TO
call and examine stock, as our goods are adapted to
every section of the country and resolved TO spare
no efforts to make II the interest OF every merchant TO
favor us with their patronage. - -
JAMES w. BARBER,
ZENAS NEWELL.
New York. March, 1851. mar -