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TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE MILITIA OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Major General, finding, from certain publications
in the Republic and National hategeneer, founded on
authority the competency of which he presumes not In
the least TO doubt that the authority which he had as
sumed and exercised in his General Order of the 10Th
utmo in relation to the approaching celebration of the
Fourth, is practically superseded he concludes that he
must have fallen into serious mistake, not as to the
terms of the authority intended to be communicated to
him. but the validity of the whence sprung
In justice to himself however, he must say that the mis-
take was by no means peculiar to himself but common
to him and to others to the councils Of the Govern
ment than himself from which few indeed be fur
Their Whatever be the the nature of the mis-
take into which he has unconsciously faen nothing
left for him but to revoke his aforesaid General Order
military order, still holding next his heart, as citi-
GEN. the sentiments therein expressed matters Of
eral concern. The officers and of the militia will
therefore consider him absolutely withdrawn from all
command and direction in the order Of proceedings on the
Fourth for which they will of look to the able and
respectable functionaries publicly announced alone
competent to direct the order Of proceedings both as to
the civic and military elements Of the celebration
WALTER JONES,
Major General of the Militia of the Dist. of Col.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

AN IMMENSE FRAUD UPON THE GOVERNMENT
The New York papers throw out some hints in
reference to an immense fraud upon the Gov,
eminent. The Herald says:
at is stated that one of the heaviest Mexican
claims, amounting to several hundred thousand
dollars, has been discovered to be a fraud. We
learn that the party owning the claim sold it to
several rich capitalists here and in Washington,
before it was allowed by the commissioners, and
received little less than one hundred thousand
dollars Of the amount awarded, with which he
has gone to parts unknown"
The Tribune has the following in relation to
the rumors:
eve are in possession of the name Of party
who is charged with having committed fraud
on the General Government, under which he
obtained nearly half million of dollars without
shadow Of right. The whole evidence by
which he obtained this immense sum, he is stated
to have confessed, was false, and the Govern
ment is now in possession Of the information
which viii probably lead to the arrest Of tn
guilty party, who is about to leave the countr,
for Europe. For prudential reasons we sup
press for the present the name Of the party i'm
picated."
The National Inteligencer can learn nothing
OF this AFFAIR, and considers the story lmprob-
able; but says that the documents which
were before the recent Board Of Commissioners
for adjudging the claims on Mexico are Of
course all on file, with the other records of thai
Commission, in the Department of State; and
if there is any report, the facts can readily b,
ascertained, and will no doubt be promptly in
yestigated."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
ICommunicated.l

Nessrs. Editors: In advance of the programme
for the procession on the Fourth, would merely
suggest IL it meet the appreciation of those
having the arrangements of the day, that instead
of marching directly from the City Hall to the
Capitol, they start from the City Hall, from
thence to Fifteenth street, and down the Ave-
nue., which viii then be in direct line from the
Presidents to the Capitol, and will make a more
imposing display. understand it is the gene
raj wish Of those residing on the Avenue, and
only throw out these few remarks, hoping they
may meet their appreciation. A CITIZEN.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

SHIP BUILDISa.-Tbe progress Of this branch
Of business has been wonderful of late The
New York Tribune remarks that ait is but
lately that we have commenced building large
ships In 1874, it is said, there were but seven
ships owned in New York that were over 200
tons. Now we think nothing of building steam
ers of 5000 tons, and sailing vessel of less
than l 300 tons is considered small affair; and
in conversation with IN eminent ship builder,
not long since, he expressed the belief that in
less than ten years ships would be constructed
of 5 1000 and 5000 tons"
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Obttu ary.
ODttuhry.
From the Staunton (ya.) Vindicator

From the Staunton (Va) Vindicator
DIED, the morning Of the 9th ultimo, In the 22d
year Of her age, ELLEN WALKER GREEN wife of Mr..
THOMAS N GREES, of staunton, and daughter of j. ID.
LATHAM esq Washington city. The deceased had been
for several resident amongst and by her anna
BILE character modest department and varied virtues
the respect and esteem Of all who had the pleasure
her acquaintance and though far distant from her native
home and her kindred, living among strangers the
iserng attentions of those who surrounded her couch
during her brefness and the gushing sympathes which
her melancholy death has ELECTED bear witness that she
occupied place in the hearts Of her friends which moth
ing but esmable and endearng character could have
purchased. She has left doting husband and lovely
inanthe TO mourn her death the other robbed
OF mothers love and mothers prayers Cut down in
the very vestibue, II were, Of womanhood at period
when life seemed to promise her many years Of happiness
earth, she went not unwillngly The coming tyrant
had cast his shadow before him and long before he had
laid his insaate grasp upon her she sensible that
the summons had come. She "set her house in order"
and with pous devotion expressed her entire submission
to the will Of God implicitly relying upon His promises
Of mercy; and her last moments marked with pa
ence and resignation which bespoke that all was calm
and serene within. We pour other balm into the
bleeding heart of her disconsoate and afflicted husband
than sincere condoence-hs angel wife pointed him
to the true Of sosce We give nothing but our
tears Of sympathy 10 the tender child May she be taught
to emulate the virtues and 10 the memory Of her
mother and invoke for her the guardianship Of the
benign hand that tempers the wind to the shorn lamb
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

POLITICAL PREDIoTIoN.-A friend stepped
into our Office this morning and asked to have
the following prediction recorded, to wit:
"The next President of the United States
will be either WINFIELD ScoTT or STEPHEN A.
DoUGLAs"
We have only to remark, that if these two
distinguished gentlemen should be the only
Presidential candidates, they certainly will con-
stitute the long and the short Of the question.
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ART UNION OF PHILADELPHIA.

LIVERY member for the year 1861, will receive for
IL each subscription of s. print Of Huntngtons
Christidnd and her Children" and the companion, a
print of Huntngtons Mercs Dream" the choice OF
any two of the following four splendid engraving viz
/. John Knox's Interviews with Mary, Queen OF Scots
by Leutze
2. Ruth and Boaz, by Rothermel
3. Chrstiana and her Children.
4. Mercy's Dream.
The Art Union of Philadelphia awards prizes In its
certificates with which original American works Of Art
may be purchased in any part of the United States at the
option and selection Of the person VINO may obtain
prize at the annual distribution.
cow Of The engraving Of "Mercys Dream" can be
A. NJ. GANGEWER, Honorary Secretary
who win give receipts for subscriptions.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Prepared by The undersigned for the AUXILIARY
Guard Of the CITY Of Washington.
/. The Auxiliary Guard shall be distributed from time
to time as the Captain may direct.
The headquarters of the Guard SHALL the present.
be at the "guard-house" at the Centre Market.
The Guard shall at all times under the direction OF
the Captain render such aid shall be found
protect the public property in the city of Washington
and shall be fully empowered to execute all the duties
imposed the police officers Of the Corporation and the
laws of the land
A. The Guard SHALL for the present. have the Of the
several lookup houses in the city for their and
convenience, and the custody Of persons arrested.
The Guard shall be designated by badges and shall
each be provided with such weapons the Captain
prescribe.
O. The headquarters shall be provided with such i'm
plements Of restraint as may be deemed necessary.
Persons arrested may, during the night be brought
at once to the "guard-house," lodged in "lock-up
house, at the discretion of the guard making the arrest
and in the morning shall be brought either before the
Captain before police magistrate of the Ward at as
early hour may be convenient in all cases before
o'clock m; after which hour person shall be de-
tanned in said guardhouse without the authority of a
magistrate.
s. 1t shall be the duty of each member of the Guard to
attend all fires which may in the daytime in the
Ward in which he resides and it shall be the duty Of
those service in any particular beat in which lire
may at night to attend the same as also those on
duty in the adjoining beats Upon such occasions they
required to every exeron not so much for the
extinguishment of fires for the preservation of order
and the protection Of property.
g. No member will be allowed to absent himself from
the District without permission of the Mayor the Cap
tain of the Guard
10. Members Of the Guard prohibited from using
intoxicating drink during the specified hours of active
service Of entering tayerns during the said time
cept in the discharge of duty.
H. The Captain shall render to the Mayor, at least
in each month, full report general statement Of the
operations condition of the Guard for the preceding
month"; showing list Of all persons arrested their names
and sexes their probable age their color whether native
or foreign the offence for which they respectively
arrested, and what done in each particular case.
II The Guard shall be employed to serve day and
night subject to such further rules not inconsistent with
the aoregong regulations the Captain may prescribe
to the efecual discharge of their duties.
WALTER LENOX,
Mayor of the City of Washington.
p. X. FENDALL,
U. s. Attorney Of the Dist Of Columbia.
JIM. CARLISLE,
Attorney Of the Corporation of Washington.
Approved, July ], 1851
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

A SINGULAR CAsE.-Within couple Of weeks
past a very fne-looking Irish pedlar, well
known in the neighborhood, was found nearly
naked, and dead, on the road between Harper
Ferry and Lovettsyille, in Loudoun county, Va.
The persons who found him somehow took up
the notion that he had died of smallpox, and
forthwith dug grave near by and buried him.
A few days since, some of the neighbors re-
opened the grave and examined the body, when
it was found that he had died by violence. We
are further informed that articles, identified az
belonging to him, have been found upon sus-
pected person in the nighborhood.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
LIE COURIER DIES ETATs- SUMS,

(THE UNITED STATES COUklEK,)
Office 70 Franklin Street, Brodd,ody NeW Fork.
This French Newspaper is issued daily Terms Of
the Daily, So.
rINIIE COURIER DIES ETATS.UNIS gives now in full
the trial of ii. De Bocarme and Wife, which is going
in Belgium, and creating extraordinary sensation
throughout Europe,
few copies Of the numbers containing the report
be had at the Office. Four cents a number
The complete report will also appear in pamphlet
form in the Weekly edition Of the Courier des Flats Ds
the first number Of which issued Saturday the Zon
ultimo.
Terms Of the Weekly SO a year-sngle copies cents
liberal discount to clubs agents and publishers.
To-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
WAsHrNoroN NAVY YAnp.--We are vra,;fsd

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD.--We are gratified
to learn that Mr.. Geo. W. Thompson has been
appointed Timber Inspector at the Navy Yard,
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the late de-
cease of Mr.. James w. Carbery. The new in
cumbent has been connected with the Joiner's
Department at this Navy Yard for the last Is
years, and is fully competent to discharge the
duties of the situation he has been selected to
fill. He is also gentleman, too, whose eleya-
ton will be hailed with pleasure by all who
know him, or who have any connection with
this extensive establishment
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

r. j. TURNER FOR ONE NIGHT MORE His
concert last night was brilliantly attended, and
everybody was ecstatic in his praise. Ease
grace, appropriate expression, are characters
tics of his beautiful execution, while the poetry
is given SO clearly that a stenographer could
report every syllable from his lips. Tonight is
his last in Washington.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

MnITARY.-Captain TATE, of the Washing
ton Light Infantry, this morning received a
despatch from Baltimore informing him that
the Columbian Rifemen," Major McAllister,
would unite with the military of this city on
the 4th. They will be warmly welcomed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
JAS. F. HARVEY, Undertaken,
Seventh street, between @ and N street

SeUeHN 8WesI, UtIWteH U ana n StTeefs,
TS1 WOULD respectfully return his thanks
TO his feow-citizens and those Of the nIr.
rounding country for their past patronage and would in
form them that he fully prepared to I'll all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice He would respectfully
say that he has taken considerable pains to provide him
self with all manner Of convenences for an Undertaken
His mode of preserving bodies in ne toares ,veder has
never failed to give the utmost satisfaction.
Rs,- lie Keeps constantly on hand large supply Of
ready made C0FFINS, of all sizes
June 2-MW&S-y Marlboro Gazette--1yl
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
TAVERN STAND FOR RENT,

Ninth street, opposite the Centre Market.
NHE subscriber, not being able to attend TO his sand
business, and 10 give that attention 10 his Tavern
he would like has concluded to rent his house, which
contains two parlors, seven bedrooms, dining room,
handsomely arranged, with all necessary fixtures The
location good for the business any in town. and
competent person who will give It his undivided attention
make money. Rent moderate, and possession given
Immediately. A. N. CLEMENTS
lima 1l-tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

The Marshal Of the District Of Columbia at the request
Of the Government authorities hereby notifies the public
that the cornerstone OF the extension of the Capitol will
be laid by the President Of the United States at ia
o'clock the morning Of the 4th instant which occa-
State.
All military companies and civic associations who in
tend TO be present (and to all cordial invitation hereby
extended requested TO report to the Marshal of said
District as early as possible.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

The LATE REMovALs.-The names of the
clerks removed from the Office Of the Second
Auditor of the Treasury on Saturday last were
Samuel Keppler, Brook B. Williams, Thomas
Morgan, William Flenner, P. D. Winter, Jabez
Wheeler, and William Orme. There is very
general regret in this community for the neces-
sity of this measure.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

DEATH OF PROMINENT CITIzENs.-The Detroit
papers announce the death, by accidental drown
ing, of Captain James S. Thompson, formerly
of the U. S. Army, and q son-in-law of the late
Hugh Brady.
The Savannah Republican records the death
of Henry McAlpin, esq, formerly Of Scotland,
but for many years prominent and much
respected citizen Of that city.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
A New and Beautiful Style of Painting |

NHE undersigned have the pleasure Of announcing to
their customers, and the Public generally that they
successfully using that beautiful and dura
BILE article but lately introduced into this ctythe Zinc
Paint from the SUSSEX Mines N j. which far surpasses,
in beauty Of finish and durability, the best of white leads
All disagreeabe and poisonous effects, common TO other
Paints by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish be better informed of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com G. w. Skinner, Com Jos. Smith, J. Lathrop esq.,
Navy Agent Major w. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe esq
ID. FINCH 4 son, cor. Of Il and 18th sts
N. b. All shades of different colors made from this
article Juno lift
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

CRIMINAL CoURT.-The argument in the case
of Lucretia Garner, black woman, accused of
receiving about three hundred dollars, the money
of Mr.. Taylor, recently stolen by mulatto boy
from his pocket at the Centre Market, was in
progress at one o'clock to-day.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
SHIRTSl SHIRTSl

WALLIS, Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Ga Obserre The Red Aio1ing Posts. -ap
Il HAVE on hand Of the largest and most complete
assortments Of SHIRTS offered In the District
Linen article indispensable for comfort and clean
liness and large and complete stock has been much
wantcdwhich can be found, suited to every taste,
from 81 n cents TO S..
Fine French Yoked Shirts, corded and pain, fine
Sack, etc.
Fine Linen and Fancy Shirts Of superior style and
finish
All shirts measured, and warranted TO it, may be
returned. Shirts made to order at short notice.
BOYS SHIRTS Mt all prices, fancy and plain
GENTLEMENS TRIMMINGS: Net Shirts, Drawers of
best Styles Silk and Merno Socks scarfs Handkerchief
&C., &c. VIM. WALL
Also at my store three doors east Of the National Ho
tal. Inns /.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

PREPAY, PREPAY What honest man will
compel another to pay five cents for the postage
of a letter when he can pay it with three? Let
everybody prepay. Few letters will be taken
from the Offices not prepaid
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

FIRE BY LIoHTsINo.-We learn that on Sun
day evening last there was severe storm be-
tween the Point Of Rocks and Harper's Ferry,
in Virginia and Maryland. The shower was
not excessive, but the winds were strong ant
the lightning fierce. The barn Of Mr.. Thomas
Champion, near Berlin, was struck and con.
sumed, with its contents, except live stock.
The dwelling of Mr.. C. was also in great peril
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

e. very convenient and comfortable twostory and
%u basement BRICK HOUSE, recently put in complete
repair street. Pennsy lyana avenue and three
houses west of the large house formerly occupied by Mr.
Fox the late British Minister IL has attached very
handsome side lot set with choice Fruit Trees Apply
p Berry Water street. Georgetown, Thomas Berry
the east wing of the Patent Office. June 2I-tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
FANCY CoLoRED ENAMELED LEATHER !

I HAVE this day received from the Manufacturer a
il supply Of ENAMELED LEATHER Of various colors
and OF superior quality which will sell at a yery small
advance upon the Eastern prices. w. MOVES,
jy 2--3t Louisiana avenue, bet 9th 4 It'll SITS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

STILL IN Luck The most splendid ring of
massive gold we have ever beheld has just been
presented to r. W. LATHAM, esq, by friend
IN California. Its weight is nearly equal to two
800 gold pieces! Upon the expansive shield
are the inverted letters r. WI
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

LoUDoUS (VA.) CRops.-We are told by one
who has seen the harvesters at their labors,
that the wheat yield is beautiful, and that the
work will be done by the 4th. In pursuance
of late recommendations the grain has been cut
qreener than usual.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

THE NEW YORK Sun nowadays contains most
excellent literary and other business articles.
1t takes right view of the subject of labor and
the rights of the laborer. We always resort to
the columns of this paper with pleasure and
profit
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

go T. M. p KING, Grocer corner 18th and LIST Streets
nearly opposite the Presidents House. will receive the
and address of persons desiring to be served with
the american Isle0raDh
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

THE CoURT-MARTIAL did not convene until
twelve o'clock to-day, and at ten minutes before
one the record Of yesterday was being read.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON

a. 10 raE PosIIcFrOm the LIST day Of July ISL the
pVsfE9 ~ viii be- per quarter in advance, follows-
Fifty miles or under 20 cents over nifty and not over
three hundred so cents over three hundred and not
10 he served three months after the above date need
only pay his quarters postage and send gold dollar
and silver quarter In small letter-postage paid of
course five dollars for year. The Telegraph indie
pendent in politics, polite moral agreeable, and familiar
prompt in furnishing the news, and terror to all evil
doors.
Editors OF weekly and other papers DESTROYS to ex
change with pay the difference in the prices OF
tice. TWAsHINGroN May n, 1851.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

MORTALITY IN NEW YoRK.-There were 366
deaths in the city of New York last week. OF
this number 43 were by consumption and by
smallpox.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE.

TIOTEJS B0ARDING-H0USES, etc, will please take
I1 notice that the subscriber Is just opening very
superior assortment Of Toilette articles such Hair
Tooth and Nail Brushes Shell and Buffalo Dressing and
FineTeeth Combs Farina Cologne in short and
in long bottles; 100 gallons Of Bay Water very fine dis
titled by Madame Lavgne sold in bottles or by the gal
lon Flotant Soap for bathing, &c, &c
PARKERS Fancy and Perfumery Store,
~ 23t under the National Hotel
Alex. Gag. and Georgetown Ady1
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

PREsIDESr1AL.-The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) o.
serUer has hoisted the name of James Buchanan,
Of Pennsylvania, for President, and that of
William r. King, Of Alabama, for Vice Presi-
dent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

city yesterday, and, it is said will visit Marsh
field on the 10th.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

Mr.. SHILLrNGroN has our thanks for Harper's
New Monthly for July-a magnificent book for
O quarter
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
NEW MUSIC, Stationery of all KINDS
~ SchonI-RoOks. Port FOlIOs- -.

Together with general assortment OF fAnCn
CLES can be purchased Mt MRS ANDEhSoNo m ,,n
Fancy Goods Store Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
"a 10Th streets may 31-d1m
[Intelligencer Alex. Gaz.-2awlm.I
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02
FARMERS HOTEL,

Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
NHE subscriber accommodate thirty forty board
/ ers during the Summer and Fall The village II
perfectly healthy, with fine water.
June 24--tAug1 y. KIDWELL.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-02

90 Mr.. G. w. Buckin IN am, the well-known
Cigar and Tobacco Dealer under Gadsbys HOTEL pre-
pairing Mammoth Cigar, which is intended to be placed
in the cornerstone of the Capitol Extension the coming
Fourth.