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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
GEORGETOWN.

GEonaETowN, d. c., April 8, 1851.
To the Editors Of the american Telegraph.
GENTLEMEN: Ever since your spirited little
sheet made its appearance amongst us, | have
anxiously looked forward to the time for its ar
rival on each afternoon, and have always pc
rused it with great degree of pleasure and
satisfaction. l was delighted on Saturday to
find in it communication from Georgetown
over the signature Of "Heights;" and while he
gives us much useful information in relation to
our town and its future prospects, think about
some things he says too much, and about others
not enough; and, moreover, think he mani
tests some little partiality-for, while he gives
us the names of the two rich esquires Of Wash
ington City, one as the owner of the extensive
iron establishment, and the other the protector
and executor of the Cemetery, he does not tell
us that Mr.. Joseph Nicholson, one of the best
mechanics in his branch in the District of Co
lumbia, is the owner and protector of the e1-
tensive saw-mill, or that Messrs. Edes, Lyons,
Ray, or Taylor, are the proprietors of the ex-
tensive Touring mills in and contiguous to our
town. .i.n'
I feel satisfied that there is as much, if not
more, to be seen in the northeast portion of our
town to satisfy every one of the rapid strides
Georgetown is making in the way of improve
ments, as there is in the southwest; for there
may be seen Streets that were for ages impas-
sable, either by man or beast, which have been,
within the last year or two,) under the super
vision of our active and energetic Mayor, Fl.
Addison, esq, graded, graveled, curbed, and
guttered, and are now the most beautiful thor
oughfares of our town, and almost every evening
they may be seen crowded with carriages and
pedestrians vending their way to the beautiful
spot called Oak Hin Cemetery.
But while our town is improving in matters
Of t. sort, in some Of more Importance to
every country, town, and community, we are far
behind the age. ] mean the great subject of
public education. But upon this n better dsy
has dawned for during the last year, our m Jst
Jealous of all Mayors, backed by few friends
of the cause, has succeeded in procuring a
well-situated and commodious building, which
has been elegantly fitted up for both the male
and female departments of the Town School.
In the last annual communication of our Mayor
to the legislative departments of the town, he,
for the first time in my recollection, invites their
attention to this important matter.
If this hastily written epistle should be trans
mitted to the dear people" by your Telegraph,
shall, on some future day, make this and the
unequal system of taxation in our town the sub
ject of another communication, as intend that
you shall from time to time hear from the
Low-LANDs oP GEoRGETowN.
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ENGLISH EATING-HoUs

In referring to the anticipated influx Of
strangers at the Worlds Fair, the London cor
respondent Of the New York Commercial AdUer-
tiser says, that to n stranger London life is
| almost always expensive, and especially to an
| American. al" he continues, "any one asks
why to an American more than to a Frenchman,
Italian or Prussinn, / can only say, that while
each Of the latter expect to live in London, and
everywhere else, according to the habits of life
of his class, an American has no class except
the very highest, knows no superior not even
in the Duke of England, and feels that he is as
good, and means to live as well, as any lord in
the land"
The same writer says that, in the American
sense of the word, there is but one hotel or tav-
ern in London, but that the eating houses vary
from the highest and most sumptuous style OF
living to the very lowest. OF hotels in the
English sense, Morley's is said to be the most
famous. The charges here for rooms are from
four to twelve shillings per day, and the table
bills from crown TO two guineas, just as one is
| disposed to indulge his taste for good eating.
To this is to be added two shillings day for
servants. Good boarding houses are to be found
in the city, where the charges are from two to
three guineas week, excepting always slight
gratuity to servants.
The correspondent adds, and perhaps his ex-
perleHce may De OF advantage 10 some OF our
countrymen visiting London: !" found another
and better and cheaper mode Of life, and my
| experience may be worth something There
were four persons in our party, all OF us ex-
pecting to spend the summer in London In
the search for lodgings, finally found quiet
house, in the west end Of the city, some eight
minutes walk from Hyde Park, where parlor
on the second floor and three bedrooms could
be obtained for six months, at the rate of two
pounds ten shillings per week. These secured.
| They were furnished, and were to include at
| tendance, meaning a servant. Two pounds
more week gave us, for our party, breakfast
at nine o'clock in the morning, and tea at eight
o'clock in the evening. Occupied all the day
in business, each makes his dsieuner where he
pleases, at a general or average cost, rs find
upon inquiry, Of one shilling and sixpence. To
this add laundress, fuel-which will be but n
temporary item-lights, &c., say two shillings
each per week, and our individual expenses
will not be far from one pound fifteen shilings
or So 90 per week"
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THE DUTIES OF THE PRESS.

| Under the above heading the New Orleans
Delta publishes the following judicious and SEN
sible remarks:
"Many persons have very extensive idea Of
the duty of editors. They think it is the chief
function of that much-persecuted fraternity to
| reform all abuses and evils to examine into all
complaints and grievances and to avenge oil
wrongs, public or private, general or individual.
In fne in their view, an editor should be Her
cues, to 90 forth, and by his individual eIer-
tons, abate all the plaques that afflict mankind.
As humble workers in this responsible position,
we desire TO dsclaim any such view Of our
powers and duties. The frequent complaints Of
particular evils, the eternal bore TO which we
are subjected by persons who are troubled by
| some particular grievance, induce us to define
our position and views on this question.
Every day, often in our editorial Office, and
more frequently when we trust ourselves on the
streets, we are assaulted by some well-meaning
person with the inquiries, why don't you come
out against that thing, or that person why
don't you look into that horrible act Of malfea-
sance Of public officer2--why do you allow
that Judgment lin which the interrogator is no
doubt party to pass by without comment or
censure Y---in fine, why don't you give your par
ticular and special attention to my little griev-
ance in preference to the thousand others which
may be dinned in your ears?'
"These inquiries are addressed to us with
all the assumption and Importance Of q regular
subscriber, who pays us the very handsome sum
of ten dollars q year, or, perhaps, of an adver-
tiser-and, in that case, the interrogation is
even more rigorous. Well we reply, that
seems to be a pretty hard case. But is there
not another side to the question: '0f course
not Perhaps SO; but suppose we launch out
against the evil you complain Of, and we prove
to be in error?' Then I'll see you through the
business Very well, we are permitted, then,
to make use Of your name as our authority 2
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

The TOBACCO HoUSD.--In North Attlebor-
ough, Mass, there is kept in manufacturing
establishment large mastiff, who takes as much
comfort in quid Of tobacco as does the most
inveterate lover Of the weed. SO habituated
has he become to its use, that he must have it.
and will sit oil day in the centre Of the shop
chewing away with great appetite and a good
relish. lie became thus like man by playing
with "old sogers," as the ends of segars are
professionally termed. IN such play he would
occasionally find "soger" in his mouth, until
at last taste was formed for the tobacco, which
has since increased, and he has now become as
degraded rs mana slave to an acquired ap-
petite. The editor Of the Roxbury Transcript
says there is dog in Roxbury who has formed
the same melancholy habit. He has sneaking,
sheepish look, as il he we're half aware of his
degradation He is Stunned by all the decent
dogs in the neighborhood.
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New York India Rubber warehouse

n HODGMAN, q Maiden Lane and 50 Nassau street,
u. (frst corner from Broadway New York. Factory
foot of Twenty-fourth street, East River.
Merchants throughout the United States respectfully
informed that my spring stock of India Rubber Goods will
be found far superior 10 any before offered having be
slowed upon each individual article the benefit my long
experience in manufacturing, which enables to war
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, would call attention 20
my extensive stock Of Carriage Cloth, of all widths from
"a 10 Ga inclusive and made the choicest drills and
the best of gum Purchasers will find that it will neither
crack peel become sticky, is the with much
that has been and continues to be sold in this CITY,
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
Consisting of Coats Cloas, Capes Pouches Pants Over
as, Leggings Boots, Caps &c, extensively worn
by farmers physicians drivers captains sailors &c.
Ladies' and Genemens Cloves perfect for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short time, at the
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate.
These Gloves also much by Hatters, Tanners,
Masons, &C. being perfect protection against acid and
lime.
Machine Belting and Steam Pdcking,
which can be substituted for either.
Also, large stock of 0yershoes Garden and Engine
Hose Whips Horse Covers, Horse Fenders Hoof Boots
Wallets, Finger Stalls, Paper Holders Door Springs, &c.
&C., besides an immense stock Of
India Rubber BaIls,
and other fancy articles such Elasics Dolls Dogs
other animals Of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement
hatters All orders executed with despatch
mar 2i- d. 1TODGMAN.
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The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
CompanY Nh --.-
(ERICssoN LINE)

rH~k /, Have resumed their operations for the
year with increased means of accommo-
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the most regular and expeditions manner and at their
former materially reduced prices, being, dry goods,
hardware &c. only 10 cents per 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines.
Persons wishing to avail themselves of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line and they should be particular to possess themselves
of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged for transportation
and it will prove protection against the double rates
acted by other lines, who have published rates
Goods destined for the West South other places be-
yond Baltimore, forwarded promptly the day of their
arrival with every and attention, free of all charge
whatever for this service in the shape of commissions
otherwise.
New YoRK.--doods shipped from New York, or other
places eastward Of that city, should be distinctly
signed to Groves r Philadelphia to insure their
veyance by this Line.
Freight to from Baltimore above 10 cents per 100
pounds Coarse freghts taken at still less rates.
The established character and known reputation Of this
company Is ample guarantee TO those disposed to
fde their property 10 the care of the company.
One OF the companys boats leaves Philadelphia
from the upper side Of Chestnut street wharf every day.
Sunday excepted) at o'clock arriving in Baltimore
early next morning. Apply in Philadelphia to
A. GROVES, Jr,, Agent,
No. 10 South Wharves, above Chestnut st.
In like manner boat leaves Baltimore daily, Sunday
excepted0 at halfpast o'clock. ss...
Apply in Baltimore TO
j.. SIRIyER, Agent, No. 3 Light ST.,
mar 81 the Depot of the Il. Il O. II. II.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

Mem York. Ne,o Orleans, and Mobile Express, :
CoNNECTING with the swfest and most responsible
expresses between the principal towns in Maine New
Hampshire Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con-
necticu Lower Canada New York State Delaware Penn
ylvana, Maryland District Of Columbia Indiana, Ohio
Illinois, the Western States generally the Mississippi and
Alabama river towns, and the prominent places in Geor
gia and the Carolinas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect that
secure the safe and speedy transportation of freight
trunks packages and valuable parcels from end OF
the country to the other and between the most remote
points.
Prom many years experience in the express bus-
ness while connected with Mcssrs Adams Co., and
numerous advantages in other respects no the least OF
which Ia the confidence and patronage OF the New York
community feel assured that shall never cease 70
give the most entire satisfaction to friends the jewell
lers. bankers, and merchants generally.
We beg leave 10 call attention 20 California Express
from New Orleans, and our Express between New Orleans
and Mobile.
oices; st. Charles Hotel Building, New Orleans, and
10 Wall street. New York mar 24-u
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t0h no, no; don't wish to get in the papers.
You can examine the matter YOURSELF I'VE
would IL we had time, but we have not; but,
il you win get all the facts in an authentic
form, we will examine them, and, if the matter
calls for comment, we will give it, This, Of
course, the complainant has no time to do; and
so he leaves, muttering something about the
timidity of the press, its Indifference to public
grievances, or its general corruption.
Now, we beg it to be understood that we
do not aspire to be general reformers. We
have not the time or power, if we had the in
clination, to expose and denounce tithe of the
evils that exist in the world. We like to under
| take no more than we can perform. People or
papers who are eternally abusing every body
| and every thing become, after while, like the
| boy in the fable, who, when the wolf really
came cried in vain for help. After all, there
is more of good than evil in this world, and we
prefer the pleasure Of exhibiting the former to
| nauseating on the latter This, however, does
not relieve us of the duty of exposing and de-
nouncing, from good motives, notorious acts of
malfeasance, rong-doing, or corruption. We
say from good motives; by this We mean with
out personal feelings-without vituperation and
| malice.
"There is another duty, however, Of a public
journal which is not sufficiently appreciated by
thorough examination of every subject to be
commented on. Editors must look into all sub
jects especially those relating to individuals,
with the temper of judges, swaying to neither
| side, but hearing both and giving fur and
full showing to both parties. We are frequently
pestered by people who wish us to rush into a
controversy ON their statement of q case, but
when n responsibility is incurred, they consider
| it quite proper to keep in the background.
The position of public reformers is quite q
serious and responsible one. 1t IDS larger
share of virtue, purity incoI oility, and
wisdom, than most men, not even excepting
editors, possess 1t too often happens that
those who assume this perilous and difficult
position are the very reverse of what the task
requires them to be. They hope to atone for
their own lack of virtue by the ferceness Of
their denunciations Of the shortcomings of
others. But such denunciations are usually
impotent or only produce sneer at the source
whence they proceed !"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
PAREVILLE HYDROPATHIc INSTITUTE.

meeting Of the Board OF managers OF the Parke
IN Vile Hydropathic Institute held fifth month 18th
1850, Joseph A Weder, NJ d., was unanimously elected
Resident Physician In the place OF Dr. Dexter resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute II
now prepared receive additional number Of patients
apd from DIR. Weders welknown skill and practical en-
yesncs IN Europe }aequred under S,nesna Rre.ssni m
years past in 1is country and particularly In the city
Philadephia, (where he has had onypntsnts the Man
ayers believe the afflicted win frd him an able and an
The domestic department being under the charge Of
the patients whatever time may be Ieccssary.
t7ffT'17 III, IN 2 SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary
0ce No, 5s South Fourth street. residence No 10 Lo
gan square, Philadelphia.
General Description Of e Paykepie Hydropaic Institute
The main building is three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred fest with semicircu
lar grass plot in front and contains thirty TO forty
The grounds around the house tastefuy laid out with
walks and planted with trees shrubs &c On the left OF
the entrance TO these grounds Is cottage containing -four
rooms, used by male patients bathing house, with
every convenience for "paokng" bathing &C.; the
right Of the entrance about two hundred feet distant
stands similar cottage, used by the ladies for similar
purposes. # It f.
In the of the Institute at the distance of one hun
dred ee three other cottages some eighty feet apart
One OF these the laundry, with hydrant at the door
the other two are occupied by the servants.
The hydrant water introduced into these cottages as
well into tho main building, and all the waste water
carried of by drains under ground.
a4sr rf' WATER
Consist OF circular stone building standing on the brow
ofa h surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
nvc hundred barrels, brought from neverang spring
of pure cold water In the side Of the HILL by hydraulic
RAM" seacting machine of cast iron, that Is kept
snty going night and day by the descent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir 10 fountain In the wacrworks yard, surround
cd BY weeping willows In the first story Of the water
works s circular room, containing the douche bath,
which Is stream falling from height of about thirty
feet and be varied In size from half an inch to an
inch and half In diameter Adjoining the douche room
iss dressing ROOM with marble tables, &C.; the rising
desche flor the Of piles &c one Of the most com
pete contrvances Of the kind being entirely under the
control Of the patient using the same.
There many other appliances, which be better
understood by a personal examination. mar "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

A very neat little daily, entitled the "ANER1-
CAN TELEGRAPH, t" has just been issued at Wash.
ington, by Messrs. Connolly, Winner & McGill,
Mt two cents number, or FIVE dollars year
when mailed. 1t is very handsomely gotten
up, and exhibits taste, tact, and talent-the
three great qualities to command success.
Mr.. Connolly, the editor, has had good deal
of experience, having published papers at Ports
mouth and Leesburg, and acted as local editor
of the Republic for year or more. He is a
gentleman Of good judgment and sound practi
cal sense, and his paper can scarcely fail of
success. We thus introduce him to our readers,
and ask them to give him not merely an en-
couraging word, but substantial evidence Of
their good opinion. Send along dollar to be
gin Charlestown Vd.) Free Press.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09

JA PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
XSk PACKETS-Saing from Philadelphia ON the 5th
and from Liverpool on the lst Of every month.
Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt. Vim. ii. West; Ship EU-
ROPE, Captain William MCDOWELL, Ship MARY PLEA.
SAINTS, Capt. Anthony Miohaels. fJ aEi E0 .M
The above frstcass ships built of the best mate
rials, and commanded by experienced navigators
Due regard has been paid to select models for speed
with comfort for passengers, 5-,sp.5a ,Frp gH.
Persons Wishing engage passage for their friends
obtain certificates which will be good for eight months
Those who wish to remit money can be accommodated
with drafts for FL sterling and upwards, at sight, without
discount. EsEVI3 3HE1E sE8E EF 81 fFNG <
Goods for the continent will be forwarded free of
pense of commission addressed to James McHenry No
8, Temple Place, Liverpool. Z. ,I IL 10y
,tlrx1s-T-'1 ~ 1-s.I GEORGE McHENRY 4 CO.,
mar 24--d sff No. 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-09
NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI
IN cine and the Collateral Sciences fOl

March, 1s51.-The March number Of this we'll estab-
shed Journal is before the public containing original
communications from the following talented writer's Of the
Medical Profession: W. H. Van Buren, NJ. D., Of
ran tumor in which death resulted from enteroperonts
arising from novel Illustrated by plate remarks
tetanus, by Ezra p Bennett NJ D. Of Connecticut; rp
re OF bladder by j. Kneeland, ND; reports Of hospital
cases by r. D. Lente NJ D. and others Of much interest
by Drs Sweat, Church, and Star.
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect IL full
and completes Bibogaphca notices Of all the late Eng
lish and American Medical works, &c. t H.s#. .l y
Published every other month, at 50 per annum; each
number containing 144 pages.
Specimen number sent TO any part Of the county gratis
on application, post paid, to n, y. HUDSON, Agent,
mar IT, ~ Well street, New York
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For the American Telegraph.
THE CoNSUMPTIVE Il
A BALLAD.
BIZ JOEL AusTIN.

BIZ JOEL AUSTIN
I am dying, slowly dying,
am fading from the earth,
When the leaf upon the willow
With the violet has its birth;
They will bend above my grave-stone,
They will scent the balmy air
But shall not know their fragrance,
& &" Or take heed that they are there.
] am growing fainter--fainter;
Every setting~un SEQ
Comes a whisper always saying,
II win rise no more for me.
Thus the summer with its roses,
And the winter with its SHOWS,
Have gone by, and still I'm waiting
For the church-yard's sweet repose!
I am sinking, surely sinking
To the quiet Of the tomb,
But it cannot chill my spirit,
For think not Of its gloom;
IT'S the doorway must enter
To the endless bliss above,
Where shall rest the weary laden,
And shall know that " God is love-"
d. c., April 8, 1851.
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TRsEs AND FLowERs.--It is just now the fit
ting season for transplanting trees and shrub
berry, and those whose grounds still remain
unadorned should embrace the opportunity Of
fcred BY this glorious Spring weather. A tree
properly transplanted within the next two weeks
is certain to live, and, il duly cared for, will
flourish as finely as II did in its native soil OF
the duty of every person owning foot OF ground
to beautify and adorn it, we hardly think it
necessary to speak--it Is so manifest,
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vTARNISHES, GUM COPALS, SPIRITS
Turpenttne, a. American LtDseedO OIL.
80 cases Gum Copal med. and fine Zanzibar, &c.
400 bbs superior Coach Body, Carriage Oil Cloth Polish
Ing Flowing, Scraping Cabinet and yenian Blind Var
nishcs, Nos. l, q and g. :
10 bbls. Sign and Graning varnish.
do white flowing do
ID outside do do warranted.
8 do White do do for maps or whips.
10 do Iron varnsh.
20 do Painters Japan.
100 do Spirits Turpentne, In glued bbls half bbs
1000 gallons American Linseed Oil.
ioVoolbs pure White Lead, in oil, at manufacturers'
Also, Gum sheac, sandrac Iitharge, Red Lead, Dry
white eaa IN 100 ID, kegs, wholesale and RETAIL at the
Persons ptrchasng the above win do well to call and
examine for themselves = "
N. b. Persons wanting Yernshes manufactured viii
please CALL the subscrbcr s prepared to mnnufactre
all kinds. BENZ q HORNOR
No La Grange street running from Second Third be-
twsen Market and Apsh .treets phpa mar 2--x