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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-05

AN AMERICAN SoLpHR.-We haze heard men
boast Of the fighting men Of our country. We
do not think much Of fighting, but great deal
Of MAN, and We cannot endure his degradation
Late st. Louis papers state that soldier at
Jefferson Barracks, named William Gay, abb
sented himself recently from the barracks for q
day or SO, and upon his return was placed I'M
der arrest. Information of the fact was COM
municated by friend in the same company to
Gays mother, Mrs. Ann Wood, residing in
Alton, who Immediately sued out q writ of ha-
beas corpus, setting forth in her petition that
Gay was, at the time of his enlistment, and
is yet, minor, and as such was illegally de-
tanned at Jefferson Barracks, and demand
ing his immediate release from Major San
derson. Before the service of the writ, a court
martial was held at the barracks, over which
Lieut.. COL Porter presided. Gay pleaded
guilty, and the court sentenced him to for
fixture Of all pay and allowance due him, to be
branded on the hip with the letter d, to receive
fifty lashes on the bare back well laid on with
a raw-hide, to have his head shaved, and be
drummed out of the service. The sentence apas
fully executed early the nert morning. When the
writ of habeas corpus was served that day,
Major Sanderson returned an answer stating
that no such person as Gay was in his COM
mand."
We had sooner see every epaulet and gilt
button in our army and navy sent to the devil
and its wearer to the plough-handles, than admit
the right of any human power to inflict upon
an american citizen any such degrading pun
ishment as this If officers of these branches
of our service tell us that such things are es-
sential to discipline, and that discipline is es-
sential to the existence Of the two arms of
our defence, then down with discipline and off
with both arms But such declarations are
SANDERS upon our countrymen. Low wages
and degrading treatment may indeed procure
men who will bear the lash like currish dogs
but good wages, and the discipline that freemen
may infict and freemen receive, will insure
good men and obedience to our laws.
Down with oil notions of economy that can
continue in our service such burning disgrace
Raise the pay of the men; raise the standard
of true dignity among the officers; retain no
man of either grade who would either fog or
be fogged-do these things, and be worthy of
the name of republicans. The life of soldier
in the army of imperial Rome might be forfeited
FOR no very heinous offence; but even he could
not be degraded by the lash Of petty tyrant
N command. Let republican America not fall
below this in her estimate of the dignity of her
sons A noble nation, truly, to become the
and exemplar of freedom throughout
the world
We are told that Congress must restore the
punishment Of the lash in the navy, and again
permit every snobbish upstart in the service to
oelabor the shoulders of the men under his
We dare Congress or the Executive
% appear before the people of this Union upon
such an issue. We dare them to the re-enact-
ment Of such a law
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The Amerioan Telegraph.

On the oath day of March last we issued tn,
first number Of the american Telegraph. Gu
city was then entering upon long season o
quietude, the short session having just termi
mated. There was no confidence in the public
mind that our enterprise could succeed. Many
of our best friends assured us that it could not
and some Of them were candid enough to tell
US that ga little month" would prove the du-
ration Of our existence. Persons experienced
in the newspaper business pointed to the fail
ures of like enterprises within few years, and
warned us to refrain from the venture. The
merchants and other business men of Washing
ton gave US the cold shoulder very emphati-
cally; and the officers of the Government, with
the single exception Of the Clerk of the House
of Representatives, have never recognised our
existence. Yet here we are, after eight months,
asking no favors and counting the smiles OF
none. We have done our duty we have studied
the wants Of the people, and, as far as they
have enabled us to do SO, have supplied those
wants. Our paper is familiar in almost every
home. They who advertise through its CO.
lumns daily attest the advantages of the prac-
WV, ahu CfcHy uhy 40 W US uuy VI ProBreoo
and increase.
Could we retrace the past, there are passages
in the record we would expunge. Perhaps this
il the experience of others. We do not know.
At all events, it shall help to guide us in the
future.
Ours is an independent journal, and such it
shall continue to be- We will defend truth and
justice with irmness, and yet meet all oppo-
nents with respect and courtesy. Favor and
profit viii not be the chief objects of our pursuit,
nor shall our glory be in evanescent triumphs.
The Telegraph is established upon permanent
basis; and although it may not soon bring us
wealth, nor even q very liberal reward for our
labors, these labors shall be uniformly and
vigorously devoted to its success.
We have no favors to ask, yet are we grateful
to our many readers for the pleasant intercourse
they have permitted us to enjoy; and in return
for the confidence they have bestowed upon us,
and the good will they have manifested toward
us, we take pleasure in informing them that our
sheet viii, in a few days, exhibit some material
improvements
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The Marble Work for the Extension of
the Capitol.

The baltimore Republican Of yesterday says:
"The marble for the exterior of the intended
enlargement Of the Capitol at Washington was
put up to the lowest bidder. Seventeen propo-
sails were sent in--the lowest being $773,9l8,
by Provost g. Winter; the highest, $3.50, 000."
This is a wide mistake and as it appears
just now to be called for, we republish from the
Telegraph of October 30, with slight corrections,
the following:
The bids "for all the exterior marble work,
embracing marble, workmanship, and setting, in
Guiding all expenses pertaining to the same"
with the locations Of the quarries wherein the
marble is to be procured, are as follows:
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Great Medical Discovery!
DIR. II. s.. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIAL


DIR. j. 8. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIAL,
ENOR ALL NERVOUS CONDITIONS OF THE sYs-
liz TENN first discovered this preparation In 1910,
since which time have found but little difficulty in
ring most NERVOUS DISEASES, but very recently /
have added ingredient which acts like magic in
dering my NERVOUS CORDIAL far more certain in GU
ring Nervous Tremor of the Muscles, Shaking Of the
Head, Palptaon, Flatulence, Heartburn, Tic Dolor
Pain in the Face, with Twtchings of the Muscles or
Flesh, Wakefulness Heart Diseases Neuralgia, and for
the mind body, affected by care labor study This
truly wonderful Medicine from Its peculiar happy effect
in allayng the most violent Nervous affections and
petey Graduating them from the SYSTEM may justly be
termed the grandest discovery in the science Of Medicine
1t subdues and averts all those NERVOUS DISEASES,
which the most profound medical skill has hitherto
had control. 1t il grand restorer in building up
weak constitutions already down by disease and
bated by other Medicines its inyigorating properties
act like charm, and its beneficial effects almost mi
racuous The weak, the nervous, and those suffering
with constant pains and uneasness frequently cured
by using single bottle.
Us. ROSE, NJ. d.. Philadelphia.
Price SO cents. For saleby
Y. d. Gilman, w. II. Gilman,
Charles Stott & Co. Samuel Butt,
J. 4. Callan, John W. Marin,
dec Str Washington city, ID. G.
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SHIRTS SHIRTS II SHIRTS III

To Members Of Congress, Citizens, and Strangers
MN. III. FAULKNER, Shirt manufacturer south side
wv Of Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the u s. Hotel
would respectfully inform members of Congress- citizens
and strangers, that he is prepared TO supply them
with Shirts of his own make of superior style and At
Those gentlemen that have been troubled with bad fitting
Shirts, can, by calling at his Shirt Mandatory have
Shirts made 10 their order which he will warrant TO t
and give satisfaction sale Also hand fine as
sortment OF Silk and Merino Undershirts and Drawers
Gloves Collars suspenders, Cravats, and every article
suitable for genteman's wardrobe which will be sold
as low as they can be bought in New York Thankful
for TIE encouragement he has received from tho members
Of Congress- citizens aud strangers he hopes by
strict attention TO business and determination please
to merit continuation of past favors.
VIM III. FAULKNER, Sign OF the Shirt
As- The only place in the city where Shirts are made
TO order. INTEL dec l-tf
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CONFECTIONERY.

fTHE SUBSCRIBERS beg leave to inform their friends
and the public generally that they have just received
and opened beautiful assortment Of French Confec.
toneries Of every kind, suitable for Balls and Parties,
for the coming winter. They will also keep hand and
make to order CAKES OF every kind.
pyramids for Table Ornaments.
CHARL0TTE'S RUsE, BLANC NANCE, and
JELLIES, ICE CREAMS Of every
WATER ICES, flavor.
They have aso received the most beautiful assortment
OF frozen fruit moulds for parties and private entertain
ments TO the furnishing Of which the particular at
tention win be paid
All orders left at the store on the corner Of and 9th
streets the Patent ONCE the Avenue, between
18th and 18th streets, will receive prompt attention
III. ECKARDT BROTHER,
p. S.servants and ware furnished on moderate terms
for parties and dinners. dec LII
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RIGHfs OF THE JEws-We learn with plea
sure that Secretary Webster has informed Dr.
M. Liienthal, of New York, that this Govern
ment will not ratify treaty with the Swiss
Confederacy which makes any determinations
against citizens Of the United States of the
Jewish persuasion.
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DESIRABLE GOODS.

M AXWEBL SEARS have just received the follow
wi ing very desirable Goods TO which they invite the
attention Of the Ladies:
10 pieces Plush, for Bonnet and Cloak Trimmings
10 pieces handsome Bonnet Nevets
Latest style Dress and Mantle Trimmings
Needleworked Capes, Collars Sleeves and CHEMISTS
100 pieces black Silk Lace, all widths
Elegant Fringes, for trimming Dresses, Cloaks, and
Nantes
Bonnet Silks, satins, and Feathers
Cambria and Swiss Edgng, Inserting, and Flouncng
Shell, Brazilian, and Buffalo horn and Dressing Combs.
ALSO
200 pieces rich Winter Bonnet Ribbons Just received
from New York auctions, which we have placed on our
counters to sell off at 12 cents per yard worth %
dec 3-3teo MAXWELL a SEARS.
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[Seeond Despateh.]
Further by the Humboldt.


New York, Dec. 5--23 p. m.
Kossuth is accompanied by his wife, M. and
Madame Pulseki, aid-de-camp, &c.-in all, thir-
teen persons When the Humboldt came up
the bay, she was saluted by the discharge Of
81 guns, which was replied to on the part of the
steamer.
On the arrival at Staten Island, notwithstand-
ing the lateness Of the hour, large number Of
people rushed to welcome Kossuth.
DR.. Doane, Health Officer at the Quarantine,
addressed him, to which he replied. He will
remain with DR.. Doane until waited upon by
the Committee of Reception from New York.
Kossuth's departure from Southampton was
accompanied by the same enthusiasm as was
manifested on his arrival. He was conveyed
to Cowes in steamer placed at his disposal,
and was accompanied by the Mayor and Corpo-
ration Of Southampton, Mr.. Croskey, the Anne
rican Consul and others. A magnificent enter
tainment was served on board.
All the shipping in the docks of Southamp-
ton were dressed with flags as the steamer
moved off. A salute Of twenty one guns was
fired, and tremendous cheers broke from the
assembled multitude. Kossuth was powerfully
affected on parting, and expressed his thanks
for the kindness shown him in England.
Important from France'
The news from France is most exciting. The
most stormy debate ever known took place in
the Assembly on the proposition for appointing
an armed force to protect the deliberations of
the Assembly. 1t was finally rejected by lO8
majority. The President is admitted to be
stronger than ever before.
Earthquake.
fearful earthquake had taken place along
the Albanian and Dalmatian coasts.
Revolution I'm Morocco.
revolution has broken out in Morocco,
headed by nephew of the emperor.
Gold In Australia.
Accounts from Australia give most brilliant
of the discovery Of gold.
The Markets.
Wheat had advanced o shilling quarter on
former rates. Money was easy. Stocks adj
vancing
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-05

MONEY LOST AND FoUsD.-The roll Of bank
notes, amounting to $50, lost on the Avenue on
Tuesday night, and advertised in the American
Telegraph on Wednesday, have been brought to
our Office by the finder, Professor ]. A. c. lar
DELLA, and returned to their owner.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-05

The HONORABLE HENRY CLAY.-The absence
Of this venerable statesman and patriot from
the Senate. Chamber has been daily noted since
Monday. He hns been considerably indisposed,
and we are to-day panied to learn that he is
more feeble and depressed than he has hitherto
been.
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OFF CHEAP.-we are no

CEILING OFF CHEAP.-We selling
large, weelected, and rich stock Of goods cheap
for cash. We invite the ladies' and all who are disposed
to buy their goods cheap TO call They consist In part Of
Bonnet Ribbons Cap Ribbons
Fancy Neck Sash Ribbons
Worked Chemiset Collars
Cuffs, Sleeves, Rufles, and Bands
Muslin Insertings and Edgings
Cambria do do
Lace Capes Bertha and Caps
Fine Embroidered Handkerchief
Cambria Habits and Sleeves
Bonnet Flowers and Feathers
Thread Point de Lame Plat
Hamilton, Gimpure, and Lilies Laces
Edgings Of all kinds.
Also-Shel Buffalo, Amber, and Horn Tuck and Side
Combs, Tooth and Hair Brushes Soaps, Cologne, Ex-
tracts &c. j. b. A. TATE
N. B.-A lot Of worsted Goods less than cost.
dec r.
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sarFor the Lin ef A,yival., see third page


In this city, ON Monday evening" by the Rev. Mr. HILL,
Mr. WILLIAM II. SCOTT TO Mas III RTHA u AyIsoN,
daughter Of SAMUEL G. DAWSON, all 81 this city
On Tuesday evening, by the Rev. MIR. WAYaAs, DIR.
SAMUEL PROCTOR, Of Baltimore, to Miss CASA ANN
MARTIN, of Rockville, Maryland.
On Thursday afternoon, by the Rev. john O. SIXTH,
PETER DAGaY, esq, TO Miss JULIA LuNT, all Of this
city. ~ 90
On the Sd instant at the United States Hotel by the
Rev. w. T. EVA, WILLIAM o. JOHNSON and VIRGINIA
A. HARPER, all Of Louisa county, Va.
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Bas~ The Daily Express is new two-cent
paper at Lynchburg, Va. H. NJ. GARLAND, jr.,
is its editor Its very looks tell that prosperity
is before it, and Mr.. Garland is just the man to
guide it to that goal.
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DIED
the I'd instant, after q short ILL
n her age. AMELIA ELENORA

On Tuesday evening" the I'd instant, after short III
ness in the ninth year Of her age, AMELIA ELENoRA
LITTLE, daughter OF JAMES and ARAMINTA LITTLE.
Suddenly, on the Sd instant, PATRICK BOWLING, in
the sixty first year Of his ago, native Of the county
Farmansgh Ireland but for the last thirtyhve years
citizen OF the District of Columbia.
His funeral will take place from the residence OF his
brother, WILLIAM BOWLING, on street between 18th and
14h Streets tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock where
his friends respectfully requested to attend
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DONDs OF THE CHEsAPEAKE AND
Id Ohio Canal Compsny.-Notice Is hereby
given that the interest coupons the bonds of the Che
apeake and Ohio Canal Company issued for the compile
ton Of the canal 70 Cumberland and also the bonds Of
said company issued for repairs and guaranteed by the
State OF Virginia. due and payable the LIST OF january
next will be paid presentation and delivery of the
proper coupons at Banking House, in the city of
Washington such funds the holders may desire,
In checks Baltimore, New York, Boston, &c. free OF
charge for exchange, &c
dec b-lw SELDEN, WITHERS * co.
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NOTICE.

rI,HE DIRECTORS OF the WASHINGTON BUILDING Asso
CITATION OF the city OF Washington, will hold their first
stated meeting at the Academy OF Mr. Richards OF
l4th street and New York avenue, FRIDAY the 9th
instant, at o'clock Stockholders required by
the constitution to pay into the hands Of the Treasurer
ut this nesting, their first monthly instalment the
shares Of stock held by them and Of the stock
has not yet been disposed Of books to receive subscription
open ut the Office Of the Secretary street
dec 2-4ts NICHOLAS CALLAN, Sec'y.
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A washington Correspondent Wanted.

" fairs, and sketching, rtatftdiy, politicians and
hnanciers Two letters week will be required Of say
about 1900 TO 5000 words each. Address "STooKs,
Philadelphia, stating quali6catonsand terms. Appca-
tons will be regarded as confidential.
dec b-3tt
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FOR COUGHS, COLDS AND GROUP.

de PREPARED FOR CHANGE OF WEATHER.-The
ID frequent changes of the weather bring with 1t bad
COLDS, COUGH, ASTHMA, IRRITATION Of the LUNGS,
SORE THROAT and BRONCHITIS, all of which can be
cured the system fortified against frequent attacks
by using DIR. j. s. ROSES Celebrated COUGH SYRUP.
Price only so cents.
CHILDREN also liable to Group, which dangerous
complaint yields Immediately TO Dr. j. s. Roses never
falling GROUP SYRUP Price rs cents.
All Of Dr. Roses valuable Family Medicines are for sale
by Y. ID. Gilman, WI Gilman
Chas Stott & Co., Samuel Butt,
J. II. Callan, John w. Nairn
dec Str Washington city, d. @.
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The Treason Trial.
PHILApELpnIA, Dec. o

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. % p. m.
In the case Of Runaway the evidence has
closed, and Ludlow opened for the United
States; but the Court adjourned on account of
the illness of Lewis, counsel for the defence.
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AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER s.

NOTICE TO CITr sUSscRIBKRs--A person named John Q.
Ada,ns who was time since engaged in distributing
the American Telegraph In this city, Is longer
ployed Our subscribers requested not to settle
accounts with him, but with Mr.. Il. W. GoooN, our
nr.a.nt s0ent N
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Mr.. THRAsHERs LETTER.-The Republic of
this morning alludes to the letter we published
several days ago. dated in dungeon of the
Punta Castle, at Havana, on the 2lst of Novem-
Der, signed by J. S. Thrasher and addressed to
the Government and People of the United States,
and says:
eve are authorized to say that no such letter
has been received by any department Of the
Government"
This is an unfortunate oversight in Mr..
Thrasher; and the Government has, throughout
the whole history of the Cuba troubles, been
kept in this kind of unblissful ignorance, and
thereby deprived of the great qualification Of
requiring justice to be melted to Americans by
the rabble and government of Cuba.
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 5-2b p. m.

DALTIMUHE, DtU. U--A3 p M
Sales were made early this morning of 200
barrels Howard street -four at 1887. The
market is unsettled by the steamers news, and
holders are asking an advance. Grain is firm.
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nds- Kossuth and the Cossacks, ON our first
page, should be credited to the New York
Herald
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Da- REMOVAL. go
LAMPS! LANPal LAWp6l

HATCH, jr, would respectfully call the attention
IN. OF his friends and the public generally, TO his
sortment OF LAMPS, GIRANDOLBe, 40, which he war
be the most choice and select that has
offered to the Washington publc consisting In part
the Patent Double Defector Solar Lamp, which for light
beauty Is unsurpassed by any other that has
been invented also, Girandoes Camphine and ETHEREAL
Oil Lamps, In great variety.
A. H. would respectfully solicit the public to give him
call feeling assured that his cannot fail to
please the most fastidious.
dec2 AS- st. nearly opp. Bank Of Washington
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IHIREi FIREi FIRE i--Cheever,s Patent Fire
IL Kindbng-the latest blessing TO house keepers and
bacheorss again In season. and Is article Of great
economy and convenience to all who have occasion TO
kndle fires. Price so cents per pack which will kinde
$40 fires. For sale by A.GRAY,
oct lo-tr Tthst, opposite odd-Feliows Hall,
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GAR

,HE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs the citizens
i Of Washington that he has opened JOB PRINTING
OFFICE of and 9Th Streets where prepared
to execute every description of Job Printing; and he
hopes to be able to give satisfaction those who may
favor him with their orders.
Cards, Handbills, Notices. Insurance Policies Bank
Checks, Labels, Pamphlets, &c. 30, printed at short
notice. JONATHAN HARDWOOD.
WASHINGTON Sept. 49, 1851.
A1- Any orders left at the Office Of the American Tsle-
graph will be promptly attended to- sep 13--tf
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J1AIR.-sf. PauI,s Lutheran church.
il The ladies Of this Church contemplate opening sale
Of useful and fancy articles and refreshments Monday
evening sth instant in the basement Of the Church,
corner OF and 18th streets 10 continue days; pro-
ceeds be appropriated to the liquidation Of the Church
debt. o. The benevolent public are invited. dec
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MRS. e. MOFFETT,

Seventh street, opposite Odd-Feiloscs' Hall,
yXTOULD respectfully call the attention of the Ladies
w to new selection Of BL0OMER COMBS, which
will be sold ut reduced prices AlsoNew patterns Im
taon Cupns at rs per pair Fancy Baskets Soaps
and Perfumery, with variety Of other goods at the
lowest possible prices for cash. NOV 15--tr
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R.iIroad ColiIsion,

A collision occurred last night on Hudson
river railroad, near Peekskill, between the pas
senger trains. Four persons were killed and
twenty or thirty wounded. The names are yet
unknown.