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CONNECTICUT ELEcTIoN.-IHr. Foster probably
the Governor ElecL-Mr. La Fayette s. Foster,
the Wing candidate for Governor Of Connecti-
cut, win probably be elected to that Office by
the Legislature, as there is no choice by the
people, and the returns of members elected be-
ing in favor of Wing majority in joint ballot
over Democrats and Abolitionists. Mr.. Foster
is prominent lawyer Of Norwich, and has once,
certainly, and several times, we believe repre-
scented that town in the Legislature he was
chosen Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives at one session. He is about forty years
of age, and is a gentleman of fair talents. He
married the seventh daugher of the late Judge
Lanman, U. S. Senator from Connecticut from
1919 to 1926.
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Observation-Disclosures

at is eager and a nippng air"-HANLET.
As soon as we saw the gloomy brow of yes
terday morning, we knew there was something
in the wind and sure enough, there came down
damper upon the whole universe of Washing
ton. AT first the rain fell in almost impercep-
tible drops, and then in heavier showers and
then the chilly improvements of air CONCEALED
it, and it came down in snow-fakes, and 80 con-
tinued to do until this very morning. We
would have thought this all well enough a
month or two ago, and indeed we do not doubt
that it is quite well enough just now; but when
one is naturally looking out, on the 18th of
April, for warm sunny morning, to be made
so uncomfortable by cold weather and snow is
enough to excite our especial wonder" to say
the least of it. Only to think, too, of all the
beautiful trees, with their budding leaves and
blossoms, as they now stand covered with the
snow--is it not truly distressing
1t was only last Saturday that half the pretty
ladies in our city were fiocking into the milf
merry stores and as good as telling the ladies be-
hind the cSdnters right down that they positively
did appoint that time for them to come for their
new spring bonnets and then for those who
were luckily enough TO be served, to have to let
their new gimps, and leghorns, and ribbons, all
remain in band-boxes on Sunday! Nobody but
true philosopher and true Christian could
ever bear such things with becoming spirit.
But never mind although it is cloudy now,
the bright warm sun will shine down on us to-
morrow, and for no more wise or benignant
purpose than the clouds rest over us to-day; and
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LATE FROM HAYTI.

| The steamship Ell Dorado, Capt. Wright, ar
rived at New York on Saturday morning from
Chagres. She left that port on the evening of
the Sd instant, and in forty-eight hours made
the island of Jamaica, but being evening, did
not get a pilot till next morning She left
Kingston on the morning of the 9th instant.
The ship Adrian, Scott, arrived at Panama
on the 29th March, sixty-four days from San
Francisco, with l40 passengers. The ship As
Quincy, Weeks, arrived on the 28th March,
sixty-three days from San Francisco, with $50
passengers. The brig Christiana, Watson, ar
rived on the same day, forty-three days from
San Francisco, with 10 passengers. The ship
Mary Waterman, Higgins, arrived on the Goth
March at Panama, forty days from San Fran
cisco, with 10 passengers.
The ship Olive Branch left San Francisco for
Panama, week after the Adrian, and was
entering the latter place as the Adrian arrived
The New York Herald has received by the
E. d. files of the Kingston (Jamaica) Journal to
the 9th inst. That paper of the 4th contains
the following:
The Haytien schooner Rosenite, Capt John
BAR which arrived yesterday in three days
from Jeremie reports that about fifteen days
ago Juan Baptiste Frances, the Minister of JUS
tice, under the Emperor Soulouque, was, with
seven other persons of high standing-all of
them Dlack-puDucly Snot near Fort au Pr1nce,
by order Of the Emperor. The charge against
them, and for which they suffered, was for hav-
ing been concerned in a conspiracy against the
present government Of Hayti.
General Macmillan Semilli was still in pri-
son, where he had been confined for upwards of
two years, the Emperor not appearing inclined
to shoot him, because of his influence over the
black population, who, it appears, are opposed
to the government of Hayti, which had been
always republican, but which is now turned into
one Of despotism by the assumption of Soulou-
que of the title and functions of Emperor.
The U. s. steamer Of war Saranac had left
Port au Prince for the Spanish part of the
island, for the purpose, it is said, of taking
| from Santo Domingo the commissioners appoint
ed by that Government to treat with those Of
Hayti for the recognition of the independence
Of the Spanish Government. 1t appears that
the presence of two American vessels Of war in
the waters of Port au Prince, and also the pres
ence of Mr.. Walsh, person sent out by the u.
S. Government to oblige Soulouque, as it is
said, to recognise the independence Of the east
ern part of the island has had some effect upon
1 his majesty's determination, and together with
the interference Of the several foreign Consuls
in the matter, and who it seems, are deter
mined to effect a treaty Of peace between the
two conflicting parties, will probably establish
peace between the French and Spanish inhabi-
tants of the island.
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A BAD FNGER.-A boatman, in unloading
at the canal the other day, threw pretty heavy
stick Of wood upon the bank, and without look
ing after it to that it kept its place, stopped
to pick up another; but 10! the first one came
down with such force upon the fore-fnger of
his right hand as to make it look as much like
any thing else in the world as its mate on the
other side. He embraced the right hand pretty
firmly with the left and went along up 10Th
street with very poor appreciation of the
beauties of that pleasant promenade, and on
reaching the Office of DR.. Butt, asked that gen.
tleman what he thought had better be done
with the injured member. The doctor advised
him to throw it away, and, to enable him to do
so, very promptly cut it off and dressed the
stump AT latest accounts the man had his
manned hand in a sling, and said he thought he
was doing pretty well.
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NEW DRESS GOODS.


WE respectfully invite the attention flour customers
among which will be found extensive assortment of
prices which fail to attract all in want of Dry Goods
We the following:
10 pieces extra rich figured India Silks
10 do narrow check do
10 do fancy colored thin summer Silks, a beautiful
style for children
25 do extra handsome summer Bareges
so do medium price and quality Bareges-the cheap
est goods in the market
80 do rich Chene India Muslins in patterns
Is do highcolorcd Shallys
10 do plain Mousseincs
do fancy do
Is do fine figured Mousseline de LANES, for chill
dren. bargain may be obtained in this
80 do Barege de Laines in new designs
10 do style halfmourning goods
In Muslins, Lawns, Jaconets, &c, we have
80 pieces fine French Muslns
ID do Organdie Muslins
80 do fine printed French Jaconets This Is decid-
eddy the handsomest lot we have offered
In this kind Of goods
30 do medium price Lawns, beautiful styles
100 do French Muslins and Lawns, at ~ cts, q
part Of which warrant fast colors
10 do fine 0rgande Musnss, in halfmourning
50 do small figured French Chintzes
20 do do do English do
The above line Of Goods will be found, upon examina
on precisely represented and at the lowest rates in
prices to all Of which invite the attention Of buyers
as all can doubtless get suited.
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO.
ap 12-4tif 1nt. Union Geo. Adv .&Alex.GaZ)
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A HEAVY SwlNDLE.--Strangers, who make
their designs on us plain republicans, or even
tempted into rascality by our gullibility. We
learn from Pennsylvania papers that q man
named David Leaman, engaged in the milling
business, near New Holland, Lancaster county,
after buying large amount of grain and -four
on credit, and converting it into cash, suddenly
left for "parts unknown" last week, leaving
his creditors to whistle for their money. The
amount of his swindling operations has been
estimated at from $15, 200 to $4,000. He had
lately purchased mill property, for which he
promised to pay.on the first of this month
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THE EBERBACH CHILDREN

We learn that this juvenile troupe have to-
day departed for Baltimore, where they will to-
morrow night give public concert, at the re-
quest of the famous Germania Band.
These young artists well deserve the popular
ity they have acquired. Their excellent pro.
gress in music, and especially in vocal music, i.
beyond all that could be expected of children o.
their ages respectively, and their modesty ant
tractability are commendable in the highest de-
gree We wish them the success they so much
merit, and have no doubt they will crafty the
lovers of music in our sister city.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS /!
VIM. II. FAULKNER,s

New style Shirt Mandatory, Penn. AUenue,
South side, between Third and Four-andahaf streets,
opposite U. s. Hotel, sign Of the SHIRT.
THE only place in Washington where frstrate fitting
L Shirt be obtained. Shirts made Of the best
terias and workmanship, and warranted to it, always
hand and made to order at the shortest notice Gentle
who have been troubled with bad fitting Shirt
invited 10 call and have their taken for Shirts
that win give satisfaction-and no mistake.
w. H. Faulkner would respectfully inform gentlemen
who have been sending to New York for their Shirts that
they have better and cheaper shirt by giving him
call and leaving their He wishes 1t to be
derstood that he has his shirts made in this city by skill
full and experienced seamsresses who cannot be exceed
in any other city. Every gentleman who has tried his
shirts willing to testify TO their superiority shirts
the wearer.
Also on hand well selected assortment Of Collars,
Bosoms, Gloves, Suspenders, Socks Cravats Handker
chiefs, etc, which will be sold very cheap.
ap 14-3tawtf WIN. III. FAULKNER.
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A Doc IN A BAD wAY.-A countryman, in
starting from market last Saturday, tied his dog
inside his wagon, but the sagacious animal, pre-
ferring to look upon all the wonderful city
sights, leaped over the side, and was in a state
of very anxious suspense until his innocent
master was admonished by the people on the
sidewalks of poor Tobe's perilous situation.
He Immediately relieved him, apologies were
made on both sides, and lobe was permitted,
as respectable dog should be, to trot along
between the hind wheels.
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A CARD.
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1851.

WASHINGTON, April Il, 1851.
To the Editors Of the Telegraph.
GENTLEMEN Owing to the notoriety given by you, which
you kindly state could not be avoided to street difficulty
between William Clare and myself deem II due to my
respect to ask the kind indulgence Of the public in
regard TO that affair That unfortunate succeeded in
obtaining my pccunary confidence TO the amount Of
raj hundred dollars at time that he had neither friends
money, relying upon his intended sincerity of pur
pose, and aware that he had large family; but when
requested settlement denial Of his indebtedness TO
my reward. state these facts 80 that my friends
may be apprzcd of the Of the street rencontre be-
tween myself and confirmed rufhan William Clare
has proven himself towards your obedent and humble
servant OWEN CONNOLLY.
In confirmation Of this, prepared to exhibit judg-
ments against him. my endorsement, for furniture
clothing and dry goods for his family use, and open
sccount for cash for marketing purposes &C
an Kit
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THE PATENT OFFICE BUILDING AND
THE NEW COMMISSIONER.

On the accession Of the present Commissioner
of Public Buildings to Office, in compliance with
the instructions of the Secretary of the Inte-
Messrs. w. p. Elliott, J. c. Hardness, and VIM
Birth, were appointed to examine the work al
the Patent Office Building, and to report rela.
tive to its progress and condition, describing the
quality of the materials, stating whether more
or less than necessary has been used, whether
there has been any deviation from the approved
original design, whether abuses of any kind ex-
list, &c. We understand that this committee are
actively engaged in the discharge of their du-
ties; but we are not informed as to the time at
which they will be prepared to make their re-
port.
We are of course not competent to give an
opinion upon the subjects of their inquiry, but
have been assured by those who are well skilled
in bricklaying, stone-cutting, and masonry, that
the mechanics employed here have executed
much of their work in such a manner as to re-
feet great credit upon their skill and faithful
ness. We have indeed heard the remark made,
that considerable portions of it will compare
favorably with the very best specimens of such
handicraft in our entire country.
There have of late been some changes made
in the employees at this building. We have
heretofore noted the substitution of Peter Hep
burn for Peter Havenner, as superintendent of
the bricklaying Since then, VIM. Birth has
taken the place of VIM. Morrow, as superin-
tendent of the network and J. T. Mudd has
F. Brooks as superintendent of the
laborers John ?. Ingle has been appointed to
the place of clerk to the commissioner, lately
occupied by Mr. Mudd.
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THE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION met at the
Smithsonian Institute on Saturday, at four
o'clock, p. m. Mr.. J. R. Wilson presided.
Mr.. Wight concluded his able and very in
structive lecture on the " Department and Man
ners of Teachers and Scholars"
Mr.. Richards made some remarks in reply to
Mr.. Woodbury's criticism of his lecture on
"School Government"
The subject was further debated by Messrs.
Woodbury. and Thompson, and then the consid-
Grafton of it was postponed until the next
meeting.
The Association, after doing some other
business, adjourned to Saturday, the Goth inst,
at four o'clock, p. m.
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CARPENTERS, ATTENTION |!

A I numerous meeting of Journeymer Carpenters
~ held in the Council Room, Saturday evening" 18th
instant Association organized, under the
and title Of "TIE WASHINGTON HOUSE CARPEN-
TIERS SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, -
and the following gentlemen elected officers thereof
MIDDLETON BRcKHEAD, President
BEVERLY W. BEALL, Vice President
X. B. GRIFFIN, Treasurer
BENJAMIN Il. BEERS, Secretary.
meeting Of the Association will be held in the Council
Room Tuesday evening" the 10Th instant halfpas
o'clock and all who wish, by combined action, 10 adj
the interests Of labor and prove worthy their call
ing as Carpenters earnestly invited to attend.
VIM X. WOODWARD,
an 1I-2ts Secretary prO tenn.
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THE CLAY FESTIVAL at New York on Satur
day evening was one of the most brilliant
affairs of the kind that ever took place in thai
city. About five hundred persons sat down t.
dinner and after the cloth was removed, Messrs
Willis Hall, Joseph L. White, and N. B. Blunt
General Mather George Cornell, and others
made very happy and very eloquent speeches
The enthusiasm that was manifested is said tc
have been of the deepest and most fervid char
acter.
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GIBBs's FASHIONABLE AIR-CUTTING
ROOMS,

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, bet,oeen oh and 10Th
streets an stdtgs.( -JNO II. GIBBS gives personal
attention to the Haircutting and Wgmaking business,
Uairdyeug, shampoong, &c. His rooms are fitted up
with especial regard TO the accommodation and comfort OF
all those who may favor him with their patronage Par
ticular attention IN given TO the cutting and arranging
of chidrens hair CAS- the twig Is bent the tree wa ~
cline" And this adage especially applies 70 the an w. ~
persons with COARSE Unlocking, and Indifferent su ~
hair attributable only to neglect and want ., Js M
in their childhood Parents, look TO your cnu .o otS
is the season for cutting their hair. p'~-V"A
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LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES.

IL Il. EDMoNsToN, opposite 0dd-Fellows' Hall, begs
Heave to call the attention of his customers, and the
- public generally, TO his stock Of the above articles
ust received all of which he is selling at very reduced
prices for cash. He enumerates portion of the arces
FOR LADIES-Black, bronze and colored Cater Boots
at 81 so; do do do Half Caters at 81 25 black, bronze
and colored Morocco slippers, at rs cents and 81.
FOR MISSES.-Black, bronze, and coored Caters, Mt
81 and 81 25 do do do Half CATERS and Cater Buskn
black Kid and Morocco Slippers, and walking Shoes.
FOR ClI1LDREN.-He has on hand perhaps large
and good assortment of Chdrens Shoes IL 10 be
found in the city, including Chdrens Walking Shoes
chdrens black bronze, blue, green and fancy coored
Cater Boots Pumps, Morocco Buskins, Ties &c. &c. all
prices,
FOR GENTLEMEN-Patent leather neat and tasty
Congress Caters and patent leather Shoes Of all shapes
Also pegged Shoes and all other descriptions of
Gentlcmen's shoes now in use.
Determined to please he will offer his stock at the very
lowest prices and respectfully solicis call from pur-
chasers before making their selections elsewhere.
lie is prepared TO manufacture all articles in Ladies' and
Gentemens line and to do repairing in the best
and at the shortest notice.
R8- Remember the store. mar 2S-eod1m
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ALEXANDRIA, VA-We learn from the Gazette
that the contractor commenced, on Saturday
last laying the rails of the Orange and Alcxan-
dria railroad, on Union street. The tunnel on
Wilkes street is proceeded on with yigor, and
will soon be completed.
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CITY HOUSE.

Twelve or fourteen gentlemen Of color were
caught gambling somewhere on the Island on
Saturday night. They were yesterday morning
discharged by Squire Goddard, after being
reprimanded and made to pay 81 So each, and
some of them the addition Of SIS fine.
Four white men were also taken up as va.
grants. The weather was inclement last night
and these poor wretches found shelter, and
avoided the clutches of the watchmen.
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New PUBLIcATIoNs.-We have received from
Messrs. TAYLOR & MAuRY No. q of the "Dic-
tionary of Mechanics, Engine Work, and En-
cheering from the press of D. Appleton &
Co., New York; No. of the first volume Of
''Appletons Mechanics Magazine and Engi-
neers' Journal" These works are well gotten
up, and illustrated by means of well-executed
engravings
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we are sure all trouble win be soon forgotten,
when trees and flowers, and bonnets, and rib
bons, and pure hearts, shall all autter with
pride, and joy, and gladness, as the genial
zephyrs of spring shall play around us, and the
glory of the heavens shall appear in the beau
tiful armament above.
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SERMoNs.-The plan, divisions, and subdivi-
sions, are important: sermon should not be
without them, any more than coat should be
made without it's sutures. In both, however,
good taste suggests the most skilful attempts
at concealment.
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The VIEW OF WASHINGTON CITY, and its
architectural adornments, published by CAST
MIR BONN, and for sale in all our bookstores,
should ornament the wall of every house in the
city, and should be purchased by every visiter
who may desire on returning to his home to
give to his neighbors, a correct notion of Wash
ington and its magnifcences. 1t is an instruc-
tive and very beautiful picture.
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A SERIOUS IMPUTATIoN. following is
directed against somebody by the Harrisburg
Democratic Union:
"The plan of some of the sharks congregated
about Harrisburg, to fleece gentleman of thirty
or forty thousand dollars, has blown up, and
the operators left to pursue some other game.
The gentleman attempted to be swindled has
had bill before the legislature during the en-
tire session, and was told that it could not be
passed unless the above sum was paid"
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WASHINGTON INPIRMARY.-We understand
that the Rev. DR.. Butler, of Trinity church,
and his coadjutor, the Rev. Mr.. Kerr, in com
pliance with the invitation of the Faculty, con-
duct religious exercises in the chapel of the
Infrmary every Sunday, at 8 o'clock, p. m.
They also visit the patients semi-weekly; DR..
Butler on Tuesday afternoon, and Mr.. Kerr on
Friday afternoon
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JUST OPENED-LADIEs' OUTFITTINGs.

assEA New style Ladies' CIIENE CRAVATS.
3RfG Buffalo and Tortose-shel TUCK and Side Combs
MIlM Ladies and Gentlemens Buffalo and Shell PORTE
MONNAIES, Gentemen's Cravats and Cravat Buckles
French Lace, JACK FROST and Gimp BONNETS
New and beautiful assortment of RIBBONS-cheap
FANS of various styles and prices; Gold Braids
Dress Trimmings-colors for the season
Children's French Hats, very pretty
Go Call and examine, before purchasing elsewhere.
Mrs. Il. COLLISIONS Millinery and Fancy
APP lift Store, SEVENTH STREET above H.
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MOVE AMONG THE TAILORs.

NHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully tenders his thanks to
his customers and the public for their patronage, for
many years extended to him the Avenue and informs
them that he has been compelled by contemplated i'm
at the old stand to change for the present.
his place of business, He has fitted up store Eighth
street. third door from the Avenue where he hopes still to
the public acceptably and socits continuance Of
their favors.
invited he has made arrangements for making them
up ORDER in the most superior STYLE and at prices to
suit the times. p. j. STEER,
m lift Merchant Tailor
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NOTICE

IIE subscriber would call the attention Of persons in
Il want Of good and handsome Furniture to give him
call at his Cabinet Chair and Sofa Mandatory, the
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, STAIRS
where may be found general assortment of Household
Furniture, consisting, In part, MS follows:
,sz-.z.-urxxrr.> lot of Sofas, just received,
IL 33ss7c.sn3a Bedsteads, Bureaus, and Card Tables
~SS Sofa Tables, Pier Tables, and Diyans
WritingDesks, Mahogany and other Chairs
Beds, Mattresses, &C., &c. &c. -
H. Y. ZIMMERMAN, Agent
N. u. Undertaking attended to- and all orders Tor Cab'
net work will be made style that cannot fall to please
ap 11--1w II, r. T.
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Bay The parade of the Coachmakers, Wheel
wrights, and Blacksmiths did not take place
this morning, as appointed. We presume it
has only been deferred to better time
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NO. S. OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET

I,RESH BLACK TEAS-We have just received an
I invoice of very superior Black Tea, selected with
great care from late importations 1851.
Extra Curious Oolong, Orange Pekoe Ooong Pouchong
and English Breakfast Tea.
Very fine Old Hyson, and fine stock Of Green Teas
Gunpowder, Imperial and Young Hyson.
For sale by JNO. b. KIBBEY co.
an lO-6teof