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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

CHARLESTON, May Sill p. m.--7he Southern
Conpention.-A minority report, signed by three
of the committee of twenty-one, has been pre-
scented. A resolution, as an amendment, was
offered by Mr.. Orr, pledging the convention to
abide by the action of the State legislature,
whether secession took place with or without
opposition from the Federal Government. A
debate ensued, in which no new features were
developed. All concurred in the wrongs the
State had suffered, and the remedy necessary,
but differ MS to time and manner. Whatever
may be the action of the convention, they will
support it. Those against the original report
were Messrs. Butler, Orr, and Barnwell. The
latter considered, if South Carolina separated
from the other southern States, the result would
be final and detrimental to the institution OF
slavery.
The question at issue will be acted upon to-
morrow night, at 0 o'clock, and the report, il
is thought will be adopted by large majority
Rhett will, in all probability, make one of his
Characteristic speeches tomorrow upon the
questions involved.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

THE CONCERT AT TRINITY CHURCH. George
town, last night, was attended by the elite and
fashionable of the District The performance
was most mastery, and the delighted audience
expressed themselves loudly by reiterated and
rapturous applause. 1t would seem invidous
to name any one Of the pieces performed during
the evening, but the trombone solo" was so
earnesntly encored and splendidly executed, and
repeated with SO much politeness, that all will
pardon us for attempting to bestow upon it q
part of the praise it so richly merits 1t is es-
timated that fourteen hundred persons were in
attendance. The splendid church was bril-
liantly illuminated, and the whole concert was
arranged and conducted in the most satisfactory
manner.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

JAMAIcA.-The cholera is still lingering in
the parishes of st. James, Hanover, and other
parts of the island. Files Of the Kingston i'd
uertiser and the Colonial Standard, to April Is,
have been received by the North America. His
honor the Mayor and Rev. Rector DR.. Stewart
were engaged the whole of yesterday in dis
tributing funds placed at their disposal for the
relief of persons who have suffered from the
cholera. The applicants were SO numerous,
that up to a o'clock their cases could not be
heard, and the remainder were postponed till
to-day.
We learn from undoubted authority that Gen.
Santa Anna will leave Carthagena in oil this
month for this island, en- route to Mexico, where
it is expected he will be again elected President
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH

rgr FUTURE Our imports are sale
. a~oa.d our exports some fifty or sixty mil.
rons and we are told that this must soon bring
On . financial crisis and crash. But then gold
ba, become one of our staple products, and this
fact may change the prospect again. The Bal
timore Patriot of yesterday says, that it may be
safely calculated that the shipments of gold to
the United States for the next year viii amount
to forty millions, and that there is no reason to
fear their diminution for many years to come.
California, however is indebted to the old
States in a large amount, and is said TO be sui
but paying back the currency she has taken
away. A great deal of capital has certainly
been carried thither, but its owners have IN
general carried themselves with 1t, and 1t is
therefore still in the country, and performing
its office in the commerce of the States
immigration is very extensive at present. and
many of the immigrants are very poor; but they
will add to the products of the nation, while
portions of them who have very ample means
will add very materially to the aggregate of our
circulating medium.
With all our capabilities, the balance of trade
should not be against US. We should rather
bring the manufacturer to our country, and
buy of him here, while he would buy as di-
rectly of us the bread he consumes. This is
the true policy.
But we can live and flourish under any state
of things; or, if temporary pressure will
come, we can promptly rally again. Making
railroads and canals for those who are to come
after us is business not unattended with occa-
sional endorsements but the value Of such
improvements is so soon enhanced by the grow
ing demand for them, that their projectors sell
dom long regret the privations they cost.
Still, the odd millions should be kept at
home, and America should not pay tribute to
the nations of the earth in which the rights OF
MAN are trodden down, and the immunities and
extortions Of classes are protected and pam.
pered. 1t is unworthy of US; and our glorious
Independence will live only in its Declaration
until this state of things is changed. Patriot
ism and philanthropy speak with one voice il
this matter, and demand that the sons of tot
shall, untaxed and unoppressed, enjoy all the
benefits accruing from their labor.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

THE U. s. STEAMER VIXEN went q short dis
lance down the river yesterday on a trial trip.
Her machinery worked well, and her motion
through the water was at speed not expected
by any on board. Her officers are, VIM. Smith,
Lieut.. commanding; VIM. ID. Austen, Acting
Master; r. d. Minor, Passed Midshipman
Charles Gray, do. do; J. P. Whipple, Acting
Chief Engineer; Hartman Newell, I'd class do. !;
Samuel H. Houston, Sd class do; I. b. G.
Stump, Sd class do; John J. 0'Dell, Captains
Clerk; Passenger, Midshipman Chas. /. Har-
relson.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

Mr.. SAMUEL STETTINIUs was ON Wednesday
brought before Justice Dom on warrant is
sued by Justice Goddard, in the hands Of officer
Martin, upon a charge Of forgery. He was re-
quired to give bail in the sum of 81, 900, for
his appearance in further preliminary proceed
ings. A discussion arose upon the point of
limitation, and writ of habsas corpus was issued
by which Mr. s. was brought before Judge
Crawford; Mr.. Fendall for the United States,
and Messrs. Bradley and Giberson for the de-
PENDANT.
The Court has overruled the point, and he is
held to bail in $4,000 to appear before the
Criminal Court at the June term.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
HEALTH REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
Kashinakon. NAV 8. 1851.

Intermeats during the month of april, 1851.
Accident ION building) 2; apoplexy 2; con-
gestion of brain / /; Inflammation of bowels l |;
spasm of bowels cachexia | cancer in the
throat childbed / Group L; consumption
10; commissions s; debility Il general dropsy
1; dropsy resulting from scarlatina l !; chronic
dysentery l; enteritis 2; acute enteritis / |;
chronic exgena /; gastric fever | /; scarlet fever
2; ship fever |; typhoid fever 2; spasm of the
heart hydrocephalus 2; hydrothorax | in
fammation |; marasmus L; old age |; paralysis
l. peritonitis |; pneumonia 2; bilious pneu-
monia 1; puerperal commissions l |; smallpox
1; scirrous disease l stillborn A trismus vas
centeum !: unknown and not reported g.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
How Now IAN exchange paper before Us

How Now!-An exchange paper before US
says:
, "The secession Of South Carolina is now in
evitable, and the question as to what the Adj
ministration win do is one Of serious moment. /"
another exchange paper says:
''The President Of the United States will leave
Washington on Monday morning next, in order
to be present at the formal opening of the New
York and Erie Railroad, which is fixed for the
l4th instant. He win be attended by the Sec
rotary Of State, the Secretary Of the Navy, the
Postmaster General, and the Attorney General,
unless some unexpected event should cause
change in the present arrangements"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

We have received from Messrs. TAYLOR &
MAURY the May number of that able religious
quarterly, +" The Christian Examiner and Reli-
gious Miscellany." 1t contains articles by Rev.
Orville Dewey, D. D., Rev. Charles Brooks,
Rev. N. L. rockingham, D. D., Francis Park
man, jr., Rev. w. R. Alger, Rev. Charles 7.
Brooks, Isaac Ray, M. D., Mrs. L. J. Hall, and
Rev. A. P. Peabody, and Notices, &C., by the
editors
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

THE PRESIDENTS VIsIT.-We learn from the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin that the Mayor of
that city intended making q communication to
the Select and Common Councils last evening,
Excellency the President of the United States,
on his way to New York. The Bulletin hopes
that Councils would make arrangements for
such a demonstration as is due to the Chief
Magistrate Of the nation by the representa-
tives of the city of Philadelphia
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

RowDYIsM AND ITS NATURAL CONSEQUENCES
The Baltimore american of this morning says
that an ARRAY occurred yesterday in the vicinity
of the Eastern avenue and Caroline street, be-
tween James Manley and George KONG, during
which the latter received injuries which in all
probability will result in his death Both the
parties have been long known as two Of the
most desperate characters about the Causeway,
and feeling of animosity has existed between
them which on several previous occasions had
led to personal conflicts.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs.

~ n WE would invite the Ladies 10 call and examine
~ our extensive Stock Of Green, Blue, and Black
~ Watered, Bordered and Lined Silk and Satin Tuer
PARA5oLS-the largest assortment in the District, at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all Of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIvED--a handsome variety OF shks sno
Scotch Ginghams for recovering. -.,,-
ss- Repairing and Covering faithfully and PunctuaiJ
executed. A. COhbi. W..
may 6-om Penn Aysnpe, near f1a sHeyh
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

| Mrs. Evans ScHooL.-The little girls OF
this school, on New York avenue, with their
invited friends among the little boys went
out this morning to Mr. Titles grove, to cele-
brate the birthday of the little flowers Amid
the pleasant shades of the lofty trees they
crowned their little queen; and in the cool
breezes, and the soft sunbeams struggling
through the leaves, they opened their tender
little hearts to the full enjoyment of the day
and its time honored custom.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

BRowN's MANsIoN.-Yesterday afternoon the
Mayor of our city, and a number of gentlemen,
assembled at the site of Browns Hotel to wit
ness the ceremonies Of laying the orner-stone
of the new edifce. After the stone was declared
firm and level" the Mayor took the leaden
box and placed it in the open space, with a few
appropriate remarks, and the expression of the
sentiment: "May the reputation of the build
ing about to be erected be as enduring as the
foundation-stone, and pure as the marble to
grace its fronts"
The box contains variety of articles the
Declaration of Independence, the newspapers,
the plan of the building, different kinds of coins,
the names Of the United States and city govern
ments and of the officers of the National Monu-
ment Society, Holy Bible, prayer-book, a vial
of particles of California gold, brick from one
of W. D. Todd's old houses, Zone of the first
built in the city, Rev. c. NJ. Buffers thanks
giving sermon, and other contributions from the
friends of the proprietors and others.
The company then separated; many Of them
accepting the invitation of the Messrs. Browns
to partake of some of the luxuries of the sea-
son, which were beautifully displayed in the
building temporarily occupied by those gentle
men.
The foundation has been commenced, and q
large number Of artizans are at work. The
whole establishment will be completed early in
the fall.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

RHODE IsLASD.-The Legislature Of this
State met at Newport on Tuesday. In the
House, Alfred Bosworth, Cwhig,) Of Warren,
was chosen Speaker. The votes for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor we're counted, and
Philip Allen, Of Providence, and VIM. Beach
Lawrence, ofNewport, declared elected to those
Offices respectively; the same was done with
the remaining State officers, and the Opposition
nominees were duly indicted into them.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

The "CELT" CONTROVERSY. -" Something
too much of this" as Hamlet says.
We are admonished by our readers-and it is
for them we labor-that other matters are now
of more Importance than this. The affair is
well enough understood. The indignation in
New York is glimmering out the Irish inhabit-
tants of this and other cities have shown that
they could not be incensed, wrought upon, and
used; and correspondent has signally failed
to force us into false position, as his letter
of the Sd instant was evidently intended to do.
1t is the trick of an unskilful and acrimoni-
GUS spirit to appeal to prejudices and clanship
to crafty its desires; but in this instance the
attempt has been made without success. The
adopted citizens of Washington, for whom we
claim to have as much good feeling and respect
rs any man can have, are superior to the mo-
tives implicitly ascribed to them, and their re-
buke falls where it justly should--upon those
who would foment the bitter blood" of ma
tional prejudices.
The Bulwer trouble is over, and bagatelle
it was, too; yet even from it may be derived q
profitable lesson. Social and political proscrip-
ton is a cruel revenge, and we trust the day is
far distant in which it shall be revived in our
land. That it has not visited us at this moment
il not attributable to those who have agitated
the waters, and who have had ample opportu-
nifty to be heard clear through, as we desired
they should be, on the question before us.
These being our views, we have returned to
o correspondent his communication of to-day
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
[Second Despatch. ]

CHARLESTON, May 8.
The address and resolutions reported by the
majority committee have been unanimously
adopted They declare in favor of secession at
future day, without reference to the co-opera-
ton Of other Southern States; and look to the
Legislature to assert its sovereign power. A
State central committee of nine members was
appointed. The convention adjourned sine die,
with prayer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

We learn from the Staunton Vmdicator that
the annual convention of the Protestant Episco-
pal church, in the diocese of Virginia, will be
held in the Episcopal church in that place on
Wednesday, the 2lst day of May. 1t is ex-
pected that large number of ministers will be
in attendance.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

THE OMNIBUS PUBLIC have got SO accus-
toned to the soft cushions of their coaches, that
the city would seem like dull desert if some
mischance should happen to prevent their usual
trips. Warm days and dusty streets make the
nbussesn part of the necessaries of life
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

The Directors of the Potomac (not Northern
Liberties, as yesterday stately Building Asso-
citation met on Wednesday evening to receive
six hundred and fifty dollars were paid in, and
the premium went up to forty-two and forty
FIVE per cent. The meeting was well attended
and much energetic spirit was manifested by
the stockholders.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
SUPERIOR DAaUERREoTYPEs-lst Premium

II ii. WHITEHURST has extended the field Of his op-
~ erations over more ground than any daguerreo-
typist In the country His galleries may be found on
Pennsylvania avenue, between aud 9Th streets No.
207 Baltimore street Baltimore; Broadway and
Leonard street. New York. No. II Main street. Richmond
Sycamore street. Petersburg Main street. Norfolk; and
Main street, Lynchburg, Virginia.
His beautiful and highly finished electro Daguerreo-
types extraordinary improvement insuring faithful
and highly finished likenesses In a few seconds.
j. H. W. calls the attention of the public generally
his elegantly furnished gallery Lane and fuckers
store, where free exhibition Of pictures will be
given.
Notwithstanding the unusual competition In daguerre
oypes at the recent Fair Of the Maryland Institute he
was awarded the first medal by the judges
Likenesses of every description copied postmortem
cases attended to. ap 30-d6mo
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

| A MAY FEsTIvAL.-What . joyous, happy
and delightful time was experienced yesterday
afternoon and evening at Miss Macy P. MID
DLEToS's school on the Island, Public Schoo
No. 2, 4th district.) There were between sew
enty and eighty children, dressed In white,
with pretty sashes, their hair in plsits and
ringlets, amidst wreaths and festoons, and gar
lands of flowers as beautiful as themselves, and
their most excellent teacher in their midst
The day was given up to mirth, and laughter,
and gladness kind of picnic had been
arranged; and the whole party, independent Of
the rest of the world, seemed determined to
enjoy, in their unrestrained though innocent
hilarity, the fieeting hours of the first genial,
balmy day in May!
There was a large audience present on the
occasion. The children met at the house Of
Maj. ]. w. Jones, and at four o'clock marched
in procession to the school-house Tho exer-
cises commenced by singing a song to the queen
then followed the browning of the queen. The
following are the names of those who took part
Miss Sarah A. Jones, queen of May; Miss
Emma Preuss, first maid of honor; Miss Mary
Diggle, partner to first maid of honor; Miss
Catharine Angel, sceptre-bearer; Miss Sarah
Diggle, second maid of honor; Miss Mary W.
Pearson, third maid of honor Miss Virginia
Myers, fourth maid of honor; Miss Martha E.
Radcliffe, first Flora Miss Sarah G.. Bryan
Spring; Miss Malinda Newman, third Flora
Miss Laura Parsons, fourth Flora; Miss Mary
Bowen, fifth Flora Miss Abba A. Halves, sixth
Flora M;ssas Raraha preuss and Mary j Van
Reswick, crown-bearers.
Appropriate pieces were then spoken by Ter
rance Riley, William Ashdown, Samuel Bying-
ton, Lucy King, Ellen Mitchell, Sarah Jane
Vermillion, Isabella Randall, and Frances Pun
frey and Laura Bowen, (dialogue.) Several
very pretty pieces were sung during the e1er-
cises.
About half-past five recess was had for two
hours, during which the children exercised
themselves in playing In the evening, the
ceremony of browning the queen was agar
gone through with, for the edi6cation Of those
afternoon, and variety of new pieces sung ant
spoken. At nine o'clock separation took place
few minutes before which some very appro
pirate remarks were made by Col. RANDOLPH
one of the trustees.
The children deserve great credit for thei
orderly conduct, and the very happy manner il
which they spoke their several pieces; and
withal for the perfect love and respect exhibited
throughout towards their teacher. May they
live to participate in many other as equal,
happy May days.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

LOUISVILLE, May Tt is reported that the
cholera and ship fever have appeared on boats
arriving ut st. Louis. Twelve deaths by cholera
are said to have occurred on board one boat.
There have been small sales of cotton to-day
at 9a@1Oc.; cloverseed Sb65O@7 per bushel
-four SIS. 60@3.65 coffee 1Os@10a; clear sides
cents; shoulders 6 cents. Sales of whisky at
18@191 cents.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

New ORLEANS, May 3.-Ship Osborne, from
Boston, reports barque Brenda, from Boston,
bound to New Orleans, with cargo Of ice and
hay, wrecked ON Gulkerb; vessel and cargo
total loss; no lives lost. Freight advanced !;
three ships taken for Liverpool at 9-16ths
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
EXTRAORDINARY ARRIVAL!

BOYS CLOTHING! BOYS CLOTHINGli
WTHLIAM WALL, Pennsylvania avenue between 9th
and 10th streets, takes pleasure In informing the
received another large and beautiful assortment BOYS
suitable for the present season. which he
NAV 8-iftf o~--''
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

MICHAEL 2. SMITH, of Washington county,
Nd, went to Baltimore on business the other
day, and has not been heard of since. He is q
shrewd man, well to do; has a wife and several
children. No motive for voluntary absence is
believed to exist
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
OMNIBUS LINE ON 7th STREET.

IT not surprising that lady should remark on en-
tering the Ladies' Quitting Store on Seventh street
above H. while looking the beautiful assortment Of
Grapes, Laces, Gimps, Straw and Corded Bonnets
Kid, Silk, and Thread Gloves for Ladies' and Gents
Fresh lot Of RIBBONS Hosiery, Flowers Bonnet Caps
Also, assortment Of beautiful FANS, all prices
Perfumery, and every thing in the Fancy lnethat IL
line of Omnibuses to up 7th street, the Ladies'
would leave the Avenue to make their purchases
1t is now pleasant walk to F
MRS. X. COLLISIONS
ayS-tf Fancy & Millinery Store It'll II ab n
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

The Work OF IMPRovEMENT.--The hand Of
the destroyer is at work on Mr.. Shanks' prop
erty on the avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets. But the hand of time will pass quickly
over the place, and beautify that square by the
houses with iron fronts intended to be erected
there.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL,
BUTTER !-FREsH SUPPLY.

7 HAVE just received per Adams Co.'s Express, from
Il New York, Ave hundred pounds Of PRIME FRESH
BUTTER, which shall offer for sale at my stalls Mos so
and 81 Centre Market shall continue 20 receive fresh
supplies. GEO. NJ OYSTER,
may 3--7tr
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

CHARLESTON, May 8-p. m.
state Convention ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Resolutions passed.
The State Convention has adjourned sine
die, after passing the majority resolutions in
favor of secession!
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
AUCTION SALE,

TNE UNDERSIGNED, wishing to locate himself In an.
other part of the city, will sell his two enements at
private SALE between this date and the day Of the
month; and if not then Sold he will offer the tenements
at public sale on that day. at o'clock p The proper
ty Is situated on Eighth, between and Streets west
Terms will be made known at the sale.
may It'd H. b. ROBERTSON
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09
SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

GENTLEMEN are informed that choice selection Of
VI SHIRTS can be had at the store Of Mrs e. MOFFETT
on It'll street, opposite 0dd-Fellows' Hall.
Shirts varying In price from 81 to 81 so. A gentssl
Fashionable Shirt be purchased 81 u.s. Also Shirt
Collars, from IL Il to rs cents.
Elegant silk Crayats, new style Summer Scarf
Cambria and Lawn Kerchefs for the Neck W
Also Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs
Kid, Silk, and Thread Gloves; Hosiery, very cheap
Portmonnaies; Soaps Of every variety r
Shaving Mirrors, Razors, Razor Strops etc.
The above Goods will be sold low for cash
RECEIVED THIS DAY-An additional assortment Of
Straw and beautiful Gimp Bonnets.
Also, Sash Ribbons Wreaths, and Pearl Beads for the
MAY PARTIES.
aB> Wanted a couple of Young Ladies' to learn the
Millinery business. MRS X. M0RFETT.
ap2S-d
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-09

THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL, accord
ing to the Washington Union, is to be COM
menced on the 1st of June.-Pha. Evening Bull.
Another account states that it is to be done
according" to the plan of Mr. Walter, of Phila-
delphia.
The time named is correct as we are pretty
well assured; but that whole plan has been
as yet decided on is not correct.