davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
AGENCY FOR OBTAINING PATENTS.

w. Z. ELLIOT, architect and Solicitor Of
Patents,
INXAMINES inventions, and gives opinions the
IL paentabiliy OF tho prepares specifications and
drawings and transacts all business connected with his
profession revses and attends TO the reconsideration Of
applications which have been rejected by the Commits
soncrs Of Patents, from the presentation Of imperfect
claims
persons residing at distance may procure all necessary
information and have their business transacted and OBJ
tain patents by writing, without mourning the expenses
Of a personal attendance at Washington.
Models be sent by the Express. Rough sketches
and descriptions be sent by mail from which models
may be made at Washington.
lie will also prepare the necessary papers and drawings
and procure letters patent in foreign countries
sonable terms.
For character and qualification he refers TO persons for
whom he has transacted patent business during the last
twenty years.
0ficc-oppositc the principal entrance Of the Patent
Office. mar 2S--tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

Gentlemen in the Departments, and others,
are informed that, after trying it, we find We
cannot guarantee the delivery of the Telegraph
to them before their departure for their homes,
in the afternoon, and that it would be well for
them to send directions to our Office to have it
left at their residences instead of their places of
business. This notice applies to those who
retire earlier than half-past three o'clock.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
ZEPHYRs! ZEPHYRs!

"A, "A, MRS. COLLISION will receive tomorrow by Ex.
hiILIll6 press fresh supply of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IUiV Scarlets Whites and Puppies, of all shades.
GEI Also, BAG CLASPS, TASSELs, and a variety
Of Fancy Articles.
She has a fine assortment Of fancy and plain STRAWS,
Ribbons Belts, Tuck Combs, Gloves, &c. &c.
Also Kings Magnetic WASHING FLUID-25 cents a
Bottle. FS- Millinery and Fancy Store,
mar 2S-T SEVENTH STREET, above III,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

We would commend, in the highest terms, a
little book that has been presented to us, enti-
tied "Arithmctical Definitions, or Questions
and Answers, for the use Of Schools. BY Henry
i. Woodbury., Washington: Printed by Henry
Polkinhorn." knowledge Of these definitions
win save little children world Of perplexity
and trouble as they pass along from book to
book in their educational progress.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

EFFECT OF ABoLIsHING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
The Secretary of State in Michigan, being
asked by a Canadian gentleman how many con-
victions for murder have taken place in that
State since hanging was abolished, replies:
In l847, for mansaughter, /; in 1848, murder
in first degree, 4; in second degree, /; in 1849,
murder in first degree, j; murder in second
degree, g. In 1850, no convictions for murder
or manslaughter. To the question whether
murder has been more frequent since the law
was changed, he replies at length in the mega
tive.
We find the foregoing in several newspapers,
and presume it is correct DIS it corresponds
with other statements we have seen of equal
authenticity. Yet we almost daily meet with
the remark put forward by flippant writer's,
that "the abolition of the death penalty has
been repented in Michigan, where the people
wish the odd law restored!'
For ourselves, we believe the lapse of time
has scarcely been sufficient to satisfactorily test
the new order of things; but since the testimony
afforded appears to be on the side of lenent
laws, he assumes a fearful responsibility who
volunteers his advocacy of the restoration of
human strangling.
In our country no backward steps are taken.
We are progressing, but not without the lights
OF Christianity and philosophy to guide us.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

DURABILITY OF WooD.--The piles under Lon
don Bridge have been driven 500 years, and on
examining them in l846, they were found to be
little dccayed. They are principally elm. Old
Savoy Place, in the city Of London, was built
$50 years ago, and the wooden piles, consisting
Of oak, elm, beech, and chestnut, were found
upon recent examination, TO be perfectly sound
OF the durability Of timber in wet state the
piles Of the bridge built by Emperor Trajan
over the Danube affords striking example
One OF these piles was taken up, and found to
be petrifed to the depth of three-quarters Of an
inch; but the rest Of the wood was not different
from it's former state, though it had been driven
1000 years.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
WORTHY OF NOTICE.

III the american Telegraph of tomorrow will
be published engravings of one of the prin-
cipal public edifces of Washington, with par
ticular description thereof
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

Mn. TUrrEn.--This gentleman, in note to
the New York Herald, corrccts an error in the
report Of his speech, ION our first page.) lie
said, ~ wish not to write book about you"
This is kind, and we feel quite relieved Why
aoiR our people belittle gentlemen who visit
our country by lionizing themf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

The following short extract from letter to
Mr.. Holbrook, just received, indicates this
spirit The active interest now prevailing on
the same subject, among government function
aries, both OF our own and foreign nations,
affords reliable proof that the anticipatons
manifested by the correspondent of Mr.. II. are
soon to be realized
CoNsTABLEvILLg, Lsecis co., n. Y.
JOSIAH HoLBRooK, esq.
Dear SIR: The course Of instruction you re-
commend is in harmony with the mental con-
struction of man, and win inevitably come into
practice. Methinks see the time when ''school
house, shall be but another term to designate n
" Scientific Museum !" when young and old shall
there congregate TO read the blessed truths of
God, as written upon his works. when youth
shall be taught to love knowledge, and shall
become eager in its acquisition; when man shall
compass land and sea with delight to learn the
untold wonders of creation; when he shall find
that there is a much higher, holier enjoyment
in the purest Of science, than in the exercise
of his sensual passions and appetites. May the
time be fastened when science shall become so
attractive as to dcpopulate prisons, tipling-
houses, SET omne genns''--the whole tribe of
such establishments. When natures method
of instruction shall be pursued, the world will
need few criminal laws and no State prisons.
am truly yours,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

A SPLENDID RUT.--The steamer Albatross
made the run from Philadelphia to Charleston
bar in ffty-fve hours. During twenty-one
hours Of this time she was exposed to violent
gale. This is the best time that any screw
steamer has yet mode.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

A New IsvENTIoS.--We yesterday saw a
drawing Of q new invention, in the mannufac-
ture of which India rubber is the principal art-
Gle employed 1t is especially for the use of
gentlemen with long mustaches, and is remark
ably simple. 1t is merely strap with a spring
at each end. The wearer attaches spring to
each mustache, passes the strap behind his
head, and eats his soup without the trouble of
parting his mustaches to obtain entrance to his
mouth. This is an age of great inventions.
". r. Tribune.
The drawing was probably of ''long bow
if Mr.. Greeley will permit us to mention such a
thing as beau. We think it was to him a GER
tain hat was once sent from Charleston, as an
award for more elastic story than the present
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE for April, has been pre-
scented to by Messrs Taylor aury, the Agents We
commend it with hearty goodwill for its entertaining
and profitable instruction.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

A BRACE OF ISToLERANTs.-T hatcher
Courier and the New York Tribune both show
themselves up in the following, which we clip
from the former
Horace Greeley very often says o smart thing,
notwithstanding his abominnble vagaries. Hear
him: 'Wc have no wish TO engage travelling
correspondents in Europe, not choosing to deepen
The ignorance which already abounds with regard
to that Continent"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

A GOOD IDEA.-The London Medical Exam
liner approves petition to Parliament to COM
pei doctors to write their prescriptions in Eng
lish.
Who does not approve it? The age Of mys-
ticism has gone by. We have humbugs, but
they must make at least show of candor and
intclligibility, or the people viii not be duped.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

ington and In Georgetown. 1t is said that there
are to be six thousand shares, one dollar on
each OF which is to be paid monthly, and the
money thus paid in to constitute the capital of
the institution, and ON which notes, to circulate
as currency, are to be issued.-RpuJlic.
The LAUNcH.-The steamer Champion, built
for Captain Stroudbere, to ply between Balti-
more and Cambridge, Maryland, was launched
into the Potomac yesterday afternoon at half
past four o'clock. The hillsides were densely
lined with spectators, including large number
of ladies. The passengers ON board the Mount
Vernon, in passing, had fine opportunity of
witnessing the scene, and assisted in increasing
the volume of loud huzzas which the interesting
and exciting event spontaneously elected. ID
THE SALE OF FORTY EIGHT PEws of the new
Trinity Church, on Wednesday evening, yielded
81, 750 in premiums for choices. In addition,
their assessed value is $l4, 000.-D.
THE CIRCUIT Court was yesterday engaged
with chancery cases, and adjourned until Mon
day.-B.
New POLICE REGULATIoNs.---On Wednesday
night the Mayor of the city called q meeting of
the police magistrates recently elected by the
Clty councils, Wnen III was arranged that the
magistrates for the Second, Third, Fourth and
Fifth Wards shall, severally, in turn, be in at
tendance at the watch-house every night, be-
tween the hours of and 10 o'clock, during
which time the police constables for these wards
are to report. The magistrates for the First,
Sixth, and Seventh Wards are to keep their
Offices open from until 10 o'clock, p. M, and
the police constables attached to them are re-
quired to report to the magistrates within these
separate jurisdictions.-Ib.
Alexandria.
SHERIFF.-George White, esq, has qualified
as sheriff of the county of Alexandria, and Mr..
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

WTANTED-A GARDENER man with n small
w family would be preferred, to whom house would
be furnished the premises. Apply 10 4. H. Fuller
near the Observatory, after three o'clock p.
mar 2S-3ts f. III FULLER
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE CANADA.
Expressly for this paper.

ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE CANADA.
BALTIMORE, March 28--2 p m.
The Hungarian and Polish refugees declined
to accept the appropriation Of eight pounds
each from the British government, to defray
their expenses to America The Poles refused
the request of the London Democratic commit
tee to remain and assist the Democratic cause
in France or Hungary.
France.
Commercial affairs in France are unfavorable.
The President of France has been burnt in
effigy in Lisle
The Chamber of Deputies is burned.
The bourbon Family.
The branches of the Bourbon family are I'M
reconciled.
There are rumors Of various conspiracies in
Italy.
German Confederation.
The Prussan Cabinet has resolved to issue
statement in relation to the German question,
defining the views Of Prussia on Che proposed
German confederation.
The commerce of the Zoll Verein has in
creased during the past year.
The political contest is Hesse Cassel has de-
generated into vulgar quarrels between the
Prince and the subordinates of State.
Baden.
Baden has passed law abolishing the censor
ship of the press, and requiring articles to be
signed by authors.
Baltimore and New York Markets.
Baltimore market unchanged.
New York cotton declined; other things I'M
changed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

rI,HE JOurMeymen Wheelwrights and
| Blacksmiths connected with that branch
requested to meet at Mr.. NICHOLAS SNYDERS Shop on
the of 18th and streets, TUESDAY Evening
next at oclocko take into consideration the propri
ETY. of adopting the Ten-Hour System.
Please be punctual mar 28-4t*
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

RAILnoADs.-It is stated that Mons. Jules
Coutin has left Paris for the United States,
charged by the Minister of Public Works with
the mission of studying the railway system of
this country
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

The GOVERNOR ELEcT.-Thc recently elected
Governor of Virginia, Joseph johnson, esq,
served many years in Congress; and If we mis-
take not he served tour of military duty at
this place, in 1871, as Captain Of volunteer
company Of riHemen, from Harrison county. If
so, he viii 90 doubt take an early opportunity
to visit his old camp ground. Norfolk Herald.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
NORFOLK, March 90.

NORFOLK, March 70.
NAvAL.--Dr. Samuel harrington has been
appointed to the navy-yard, Gosport, to succeed
Dr. Solomon Sharp, who is waiting orders.
The U. s. frigatc Savannah, flag ship Cap
tain IT, N. Page arrived at Panama on the 4th
instant from San Francisco.
The U. s. sloop Of war Vandalia, Commander
W. II. Gardner, was at Guayaquil Pacific
coast) on the 9th December, for San Francisco
The U. s. sloop Of war Saratoga, Commander
W. s. Walker, sailed from Cape Town Cape Of
Good Hope) on the I'd ultimo, for China.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
WONDER- WORKING sALVE.

nR. P0RTERS W0NDER-W0RKING SALyE perma~
/ nently cures Wounds, Bruises Burns Scals Chill
bains Painful swellings, Bles Piles, Abscessos Ulcers
and Sores of all kinds II il wonderfully ecacous fDr
Inflammation rising of the FEMALE BREAST, iam-
nation arising from any
As lip salve. and for chapped hands rough skin, It
has superior by its application the skin becomes
smooth glass.
This Salve prepared from the receipt Of eminent
English physician, by the late Dr. Taley of this city, and
its preeminent merits extensively known in the
munity. The subscriber has used II in his family
with astonishing success, and recommend 1t with
fdence. And well assured is the PROPRIETOR of its eff
cacy that the purchaser will be at liberty to return what
salve s left and his money be refunded in of failure
Ga The subscriber is general wholesale agent for the
United States. AUSTIN GRAY,
Bookseller, Seventh street,
mar 2-1y opposite 0ddFeows Hall.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

NOTICE.-THI METROPOLIS BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
IN All who wish to subscribe to the stock find a
list with the prospectus at Mr. Eddys store Pennsyva
mia avenue between Fourandahalf and Sixth streets,
and on the IsLANp Mt Dr. Geo. BARRIERS. mar 28-2t*
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
ITEMS AND ATOMS.
WashinRton.

The New POLICE REGULATIONS we're put into
operation last night. Squire Smith attended at
the watch-house, as he will continue to do every
night this week. At seven o'clock the police
officers were despatched on their several rounds.
At ten they all returned TO report, except from
the Fifth Ward.
The reports were that at the Perseverance
and Northern Liberties enginc-houses colcc-
tons Of rowdies were dispersed; that party
of negroes on Ninth street were dispersed and
sent home; and that couple of little boys we're
caught at undergrad and sent home to their
parents. With these exceptions, perfect order
prevailed.
THE KoscIusKo CAsE.-We learn from the
called for trial yesterday morning in the Circuit
Court. Messrs. MAYBURY and REDIN, after
some immaterial amendment in the pleadings,
made by consent, offered ready for the suretes
Of the late administrator. The Court, on the
application of Mr.. TocHMAN, for the claimants,
fixed the second Monday in May next for the
argument Of the cause.
Mr.. Henry W. BALL has been appointed Sur
vcyor of the city till the election in June. He
win enter on the duties on Monday next
A NEW Mutual BANKING COMPANY, OF issue,
deposte, and discount, has been agreed upon
by some Of our citizens, and subscription books
are to be opened shortly, we learn, in Wash
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
NEW COFFEE---TRY 1T.

NEW COFFEE---TRY 1T.
~ HAMMEL'S celebrated essence of Coffee, impart-
VI. ing more delicate flavor and finer color cheaper
and wholesome beverage, than that obtained from
store coffee this is neatly prepared in
venent sized PACKAGES at the very low price Of IL cents
EACH which Is equal to four pounds of the best Java Co
e Use it and be convinced of its value For sale whole
sale and retail by JOHN F. CALLAN,
mar A-tf Corner and 7th streets.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

MEssRs. EDIToRs PLEASE give publicity to
the above. As guardian of the rights Of labor
and of the interests of the community, we have
no doubt that the sympathetic links of the Tele-
graph will continue to vibrate in confirming the
public's aversion to the little nuisances in the
way of infiction thus threatened.
Every man of perception knows that these
attempts arise from two cause.-the circulator
of trash is of the needy who have borrowed a
sort of credit, and of the scheming who lend a
trashy "promise" that the united folks may
thus profit on the credit of the community,
whose credulity has hitherto suffered some.
Let, therefore, the butcher, be he little or
great, who would thus indirectly raise the price
of beef in this way, while "the wind is thus
raised" be marked and Stunned as an enemy
to the public. A MECHANIC.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
For the American Telegraph.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

CENTRE MARKET, MARCH Il, Io0I.
BEWARE OF SMALL NoTEs As an attempt is
now being made by certain persons to food our
city with small notes, we take this early oppor-
tunity to caution our friends and the public
against receiving them. The undersigned,
Butchers and others, trading in Centre Market
have agreed to take no note of denomination
less than one dollar.
HAvENNER & Bro.
CHARLES MILLER,
PHILIP 0TTERBACK.
[Signed also by forty Butchers and others in
the Market.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
Alexandria.

SHERIFF.-George White, esq, has qualified
as sheriff of the county of Alexandria, and Mr..
G. NJ. Castlcman is to be his deputy.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
ICE CREAM SALOON.
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS!

Al the Fdncy Store 7h street, ADORE IT.
o. LADIES who desire q really pretty Bon serg,
t2aI net at moderate price cannot fail 10 be VfR
NJ - suited by calling on Mrs. COLLISION, who WNUM
W. has just opened n select variety of LADIES'
STRAW HATS, JENNY LINDS, Boys Hats and Cape;
also, beautiful RIBBONS, for trimming, which will 10
done In the most fashionable style and shortest notice
BEST KID GLOVES rs cents
GENTLEMEN's Amber Kid GLOVES; also silk and
thread do; Cravats, 30.
ALS0-King's Magnetic Washing Fluil--sayes time,
hands, and clothes.
Wanted-Two young ladies apprentices to the MI.
linery business mar 26--tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

TNPISCOPAL Prayer-books.
Ia Catholic Prayer-books.
Methodist Hymn-books.
Unitarian Hymn-books.
Presbyterian Hymn-books.
Baptist Hymnbooks. In every variety.
For sale at the published price, by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
mar 81 Booksellers near 9th street.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

A person calling upon Senator Of the Uni
ted States, few days since, observing open on
his table volume Of SCOTS Commentaries of
the Bible, remarked that he was glad to see
that book before him. The Senator replied:
"The two books of God, creation and revela-
ton, are sufficient for all purposes; especially
so for the groundwork Of legislation.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
GENTLEMENs HATS.

Spring Style.
TAYLOR has issued his SPRING STYLE HAT, to which
i he invites your attention TAYLOR,
mar 24-4t Opposite Barnums Baltimore
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

- HELJED ALMONDS
- Just received and for sale by
JN0. II. KIBBEY CO.,
mar 2e-2teoif No, opposite Centre Market.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
GENUINE FRENCH HATs.

IN just received per ship Germania, case of PARIS
I'll HATS. They are the ghtest and finest Hats ever
~ received In this market. Gentlemen be assured
of purchasing bona de" French Hat at my establish
ment, import them direct from the manufacturer In
Paris. TAYLOR,
mar 2-4t Opposite Barnum's, Baltimore
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
IN FAIR WEATHER PREPARE FOR RAIN.

DANIEL PIERCE continues to cover and re :
ArAN pair UMBRELLAS and PARAS0LS as usual,
Sn.<S Mt his old stand Pennsylvania avenue, south
~ side, between 18th and 18th streets, sign Of the
black and white Umbrella. B5- general assortment
of Umbrellas for sale. silk Bingham, and other mater
ais suitable for every description of repairs, always
hand. f. Pa. ay, south side, between 18th and 18th
streets mar 2l-eou
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
10 YOUNG GENTLEMEN.

~ With view to accommodate Young Gentlemen
just laying aside the Cap Taylor in addition to his
regular style has issued Hat of smaller pueper-
tons, which he atters himself will particularly meet
their views. He soicits from them call
TAYLOR,
mar 2I-4t Opposite Barnum's baltimore
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

rTNHE subscriber has on hand, andkeeps constantly,
full and fresh supply of all kinds of Drugs and Medi
cnes together with large assortment Of all the standard
preparations and popular Family Medicines of the day
Ga Physicians prescriptions carefully and accurately
compounded at all hours of the night day.
SAMUEL BUTT, Druggist and Apothecary,
mar 24-d1w Corner Penn. NV. a 18th st.
yITHITEs AMBER GLOSS is decidedly one of the
wv best preparations in for renovating the
hair cleansing It of dandru and preventing its falling
off. For sale only at
BUTTS Drug Store,
2I-eolm Corner Penn. ". 4 10Th ST..
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28
WILLIAM A. GRIFFITH,
DIR. J. M. AUSTIN,

Marble Gutter and Sculptor, Of Ednd Ninth Sts.,
Prepares Mantels, Monuments Tombs and IIeadstones
Also fancy chiselling and carving. mar 27-t
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

ID ULED LETTER PAPER at 81 Is ream.
IN Ruled Foolscap Writing Paper at 81 25 rcam.
Good Envelopes at 81, 81 25 and 81 SO a thousand.
Steel Pens at rs cents so cents and rs cents gross
Small Wrapping Paper ut 25 cents a ream.
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
mar "a Book and Stationery store, near 9th st.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-28

Mr.. Henry W. BALL has been appointed Sur
vcyor Of the city till the election in June. He
win enter on the duties on Monday next.