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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-06

FREAK OF NATuRE.-A lady of distinguished
rank in paris, lately gave birth to a child, which,
though otherwise well formed was totally without
brain. This young creature, like the sensitive
plant, experienced the liveliest emotion upon
being touched. The top of the head was COM
pletely flat, which, joined to long and narrow
Jaw, gave to the face the resemblance of the head
of rabbit 1t lived twenty two hours, to the great
astonishment of the doctors who had assembled to
inspect this extraordinary phenomenon.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-06

You may at all times and seasons--except vaca-
tions-be quite sure that something funny is being
enacted in the dormitories of Old Yale" One
of the favorite but forbidden amusements of some
of the students is playing whist, and we wish that
none of them might ever do worse thing than to
play whist. One winter, party of four were in
the habit Of meeting in one of the rooms to play
their favorlte game, and their movements excited
the suspicious of lynx-eyed tutor, who was quite
fond of performing the functions of police officer
of arresting and bringing culprits to Justice
He had at various times opened the door upon
them with various degrees of stealthiness and sud-
denness, although the young men sat around the
table IN suspicious attitude, each would be intent
upon book paper before him, and the discomfit-
ted tutor retired from each sertie strengthened in
his convictions of the guilt of the parties but una
Bile to obtain the proof of it.
At length the leader of the party deter1nided to
give the tutor lesson through practical Joke de-
vised for the occasion. He accordingly had the
pockets of his box coat lined temporarily with stout
sheep-skn and about the right hour, his cook fill
ed them with hasty pudding, scaldmg hot. Thus
pIcpdIeu, 1c odI uONH dIOuIu IuS CdDIe WlLu MS
companions, who had purposely, by certain move
ments, caused the tutor to suspect them. This
time there were no books about the table, and when
the tutor burst open the door the youth in the box
coat made vigorous demonstration of sweeping
cards from the table and transferring them to his
capacious pockets The tutor walked up to him
in triumphant manner and demanded
What have you got in your pockets, sir ~
q have nothing in them but hot hasty pud-
ding, SIR" quietly retorted he of the box coat.
"What do you mean by giving me such reply.
Again. ask you, what have you in your pock-
cts ~ f .l -s.
:" have told you the simple truth-there is
nothing in these pockets but hot hasty pudding"
The tutor was enraged. He rushed behind the
young mamie plunged his hands, elbow deep, in
the pockets, and drew them forth, dripping with
the scalding pudding He beat precipitate re-
treat, and his espionage upon the party of whist
PLAYERS ceased forever Yankee Blade.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-06

i took house-she did all she had promised,
and laid the sure foundation for my future pros
poets. She was my constant friend until she died,
and she left me something handsome in her will.
have retired from business and my fortune all a.
rose from setting that poor parrots leg
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-06
The Indians of the Frontier.

Mr.. Atchison has introduced bill into@the Sem
ate providing for treaty with all the various Ind-
an tribes covering the Great Plains to the Rocky
Mountains, from the Missouri River southwark to
New Mexico. A report from d. d. Mitchell Su-
perntendent of Indian affairs accompanies the bill,
from which the warriors Of the various tribe des-
persed over this vast surface are set down as fol-
low:
List of the Tribes Proposed to be included in
the Treaty. ,oith the Probable Population Of each:
Camanches, say Warriors 5000
Kiawas, $50
Apaches, 800
Arikaras, 600
Madams 123
Gros Ventres, ...-.- .. 450
Sious (South Missouri,) $500
Cheyennes, 400
Crows, 700
Blackfeet (South Mo- and Rocky Mountains) $500
Arapahoes, $50
-4 Total, 28,975
And the following is set down as the probable
cost of the treaty by Mr. Mitchell: ,11sa
l.. Amount of goods as presents to the Indians at
the conclusion of the treaty, $4,000
2. Provisions, transportation, &c. $4,000
3. Delegations from the different tribes, 10000
4. Purchase of Mexican prisoners, $4,000
s. For the Indians of New Mexico, $4,000
g. First annual payment, 10000
7. Contingent expenses, 10000
Total, 100000
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-06

In attempting to carve fowl, one day, a gentle
man found considerable difficulty in separating its
joints, and exclaimed against the man who sold
him old hen for young chicken. .....
My dear said the enraged mans wife, don't
talk SO much about the aged and respectable Mr.
B. He planted the first hill ofcorn that was plant
ed in our town. ., e.1 - afess efsr &C. ..s.s
: know that said the husband, 'and believe
this hen scratched it up @ ..-f. 81.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

ANOTHER AccIDEYT.-The scaffolding of the
new building at the corner Of Louisiana avenue
and Seventh street, one story high, gave way
this morning Mr. Stiff, bricklayer, who was
upon it, fortunately succeeded in leaping upon
the wall; but Mr.. Amey, another bricklayer,
and Dick Wallis, a colored laborer went down
into the area. Mr.. Amey, we are glad to say,
was not seriously hurt; but Dick, poor fellow,
was not so fortunate. 1t is hoped he is not dan
gerously hurt, but the conclusion was such as
to render his case rather doubtful. He belongs
to Mr. Jones, the contractor for the work.
is believed some Of the supports of the scat
fold we're taken away between Saturday even
ing and this morning.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

The NORFOLK NAVY YARD.-Several hundred
pounds of copper have been found at Portsmouth
in the stores of two or three persons who say
they procured it from negroes 1t has been
identified as the property of the Government
stolen from the navy yard. The persons who had
ID in possession have been bound over for trial
before the circuit court, when the whole truth
will be elected.
Negroes are perhaps the thieves; perhaps
white men. We shall know in good time. But
white or black, it does not affect the main branch
OF the subject If forty men among nine hun
bred at work in the yard had proved thieves, the
measures adopted with reference to the rest
could not be justified and ought not to be sub
mitted to. After the examination of the receiy-
ers Of the stolen property at Portsmouth, the
Workmen of the yard, we are told, could with
difhculty restrain themselves from using strong
measures to compel them to state from whom
they had received it.
Commodore Stringham bears the odium of
giving the insulting and oppressive orders but
we learn it does not all belong to him. We
shall see anon.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

THE Cry COUNCILS are to meet this evening,
and we understand that q resolution will be in
troduced to repeal that portion of late enact
ment requiring the Police Magistrates to reside
in the wards for which they are elected respec-
lively.
This is as it should be- OF what advantage is
q mans family in the ward, so that he keeps
his Office there, and is faithful and prompt in
the discharge of his duty as q Police Magis-
trate? We believe we speak the sentiments Of
the people of the Third Ward when we say that
they are willing that the present incumbent Of
that office in the Third Ward may be permitted
to exercise the same privilege of other citizens,
to wit, the right to reside in whatever norton
Of the city he may prefer. We again saw. we
hope this portion of the law may be repealed.
and again we would say that the Third Ward
magistrate may remove in the Third Ward, and
then reside at least two miles from his Office.
when he now resides less than half mile.
Equal rights and equal privileges we are in
favor Of, whether it be for citizens or magis-
trates
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
tcommunicated.l

Hessrs. Editors: Permit us to use the columns
of the american Telegraph, to call the attention
of the Board of Health to an existing nuisance
the Orphan Asylum on II between Ninth and
Tenth streets They will there find the side of
the hill in most filthy condition. and exposure
to the late hot SUN has rendered it so noisome,
that those who live on II street opposite may
not open their windows to catch the welcome
southern breeze, without breathing an atmo-
sphere burdened with the most disgusting odors.
THE SUFFERERS
The foregoing comes to us from several very
worthy and respectable citizens.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

QUITE COOP JOKE 1T is stated in some OF
the newspapers, that gentleman living in Vir-
ginia wrote to his brother in Ohio that lie de-
sired to emancipate one hundred slaves and
send them to Ohio His brother wrote bacl,
that he could not do that-tbat the State would
not receive them, and would make considerable
ado at such proposition, but he could suggest
way in which he could accomplish his inten-
ton. He advised him to take the slaves to
Wheeling, ship them for Cincinnati, and talk Of
taking them to New Orleans, and the abolition
lists would steal them all away from him, and
save him much trouble
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
fCommunicatod.l

GAs.-The high price charged for gas in this
In the northern cities gas is supplied at So per
thousand feet, while we are paying $6.40 per
Thousand feet; and although it must be admitted
that the gas we use is superior TO that con-
sumed in New York and Baltimore, yet it is
demonstrable that our gas is made Tor can be
made) at 81 to $1.50 per thousand. We are all
willing to allow the gas company a living profit
upon their work, but the advance upon the cost
is too great and it is only necessary for the gas
consumers here to protest against it, as they do
everywhere else, and the company must reduce
the price; and if this be not done speedily, say
PROTEST.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
NOTICE.

DY VIRTUE of writ of feri fdcid issued by THOMAS
I'D c. DoSN, esq Of the justices Of the peace in and
for the county of Washington District Of Columbia at the
suit of John T. May against the goods and chatels OF
Julia Simms to directed, have seized and taken In
execution all the right title and interest of the Julia
Simms in aud 10 two tables one washstand bowl and
pitcher eight pictures, in frames candlestick
ooknggass lot OF carpetng, six pieces Of WOODWARD,
four pieces OF ironware two atrons pair Of tongs
one cofeem pair of andirons, four pieces Of tin
ware, and one stove
And hereby give notice. that the 5th day Of July
1851 at o'clock, M, in front of the Centre Market
house in the city OF Washington District of Columbia
will offer for sale the said goods and chatte seized and
taken In execution, to the highest bidder for cash
II. X. MARYMAN, Constable.
WASHINGTON, June 2S, 1851. June 2S-eod3t
RSHThe above Sale Is postponed until
Tuesday the Sh day ofJuly 1851 at the same place and
hour.
jy lit HR MARYMAN Constable
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
Four Day. Later from Europs.

The steamer Baltic arrived at New York at
half-past five o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
bringing ninety-four passengers. She left Liv.
erpool at half-past four o'clock, p m, on the
10Th of June, and her best days sailing was
three hundred and forty miles.
The United States ship St Lawrence arrived
at Lisbon ON the 10Th of June.
The commissioners appointed for the purpose
have reported decidedly against the project OF
the transatlantic steamers sailing from the west
Of the islands for America.
Recent rains have much benefited the crops,
and good yield is almost certain.
very destructive fire had occurred at Lon
don, on the oath, destroying property to the
amount of 9200,O
Trade in Manchester is unusually brisk
The 4th of July was celebrated on board the
Baltic in a becoming manner and with great
spirit. ga
A destructive confagration had occurred at
Archange, Russia on the 10th, which consumed
one hundred and fifty houses and two churches
The movement in favor of the revision of the
constitution of France is gathering increased
force. Petitions in favor of it are flowing in
from all parts of the Republic. -
Ledru Rollin has been sentenced to pay
hne OF 5000 francs, and be imprisoned two
years, for publishing two pamphlets considered
seditious
Inc ministers of Spain will not prorogue the
courts until the question of the national debt is
settled. A fire occurred in Madrid on the I'd,
which destroyed the church Of San Parenzo and
various public buildings.
AT Liverpool on the 26th of June, the cotton
market was exceedingly dull, and prices have
declined fully 3D., since the sailing of the
Africa.
Flour has advanced Cd. per bbl Wheat also
advanced l to 3D. per bushel Indian corn,
white, 32s 3d.@32s 6d. yellow 3Os 9d.@
5ls. per quarter.
French commercial advices generally are
more favorable, and business in the manufac-
turing districts improving
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

SAILING OF THE ARoTIc.-The United States
mail steamship Attic, Captain Luce, was to sal
from New York for Liverpool on Saturday last
with one hundred and forty passengers and
S18oOOo in specie. Among the passengers We
notice the names of Gov. Philip Allen, of Rhode
Island; Daniel Huntingdon and H. P. Gray, the
artists, of New York J. L. Dumont, Austrian
Consul at Mobile; DIR. G. H. Griscom, also OF
New York; M. b. Brady, the daguerreotypist,
and lady; and Charles s. Boxer of Philadelphia,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

FEARFUL ACCIDENTAL little before noon
to-day terrible accident occurred s.t Browns
new hotel. number Of the bricklayers had
o"t gone to work this morning, and the
rers, to avoid loss of time, continued to
.4vey bricks to the floor of the fourth story.
until range of joists, resting on trimmer,
sunk under the weight. There were cores
ponding trimmers as supports for the joists all
the way down, and they all gave way in success
sion, precipitating probably several thousand
weight of bricks and several of the men clear
to the ground
We have endeavored to ascertain the precise
extent of the injuries sustained, and learn al
follows;
James Hanrahan, brought to Infrmary; soul
fractured. Fatal
Michael Hanrahan, brought to Infrmary
spine injured and other hurts. Probably fatal.
Thos Cross brought to Infrmary; severe
Commissions Badly hurt, but not dangerously.
Archie Brown, colored, brought to Infrmary;
head, breast, &C., badly injured; not rallied
from conclusion. Probably fatal.
Besides these the following were taken pro-
baby to their homes. We are unable to learn
precisely the nature of their wounds:
Michael Clancy, slightly hurt
S. Brooks, colored, reported to be hurt
John McLane, reported to be badly hurt.
- Adams colored, slightly.
John Hall, colored, arm probably broken.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
FOR SALE OR RENT.
TAYERN STAND FOR RENT.

Ninth street, opposite the Centre Market.
'HE subscriber, not being able to attend to his sand
business, and TO give that attention to his Tavern
he would like, has concluded TO rent his house. which
contains two parors, bedrooms, dining-room,
kitchen, and stable together with the bar-room, which
s handsomely arranged, with all necessary fixtures The
location IL as good for the business any town. and
competent person who win give II his undivided attention
can make money Rent moderate, and possession given
immediately. A. N. CLEMENTS.
June 14-U
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
A New and beautiful style Of Painting

rJHE undersigned have the pleasure Of announcing TO
their customers, and the Public generally, that they
are now successfully using that new beautiful and dur
BILE article but lately introduced into this cttho Zhs
Paint from the Susses Mines N u which far mrpasscs,
in beauty Of finish and durability the best Of white leads
All dagreeable and poisonous effects, common TO other
Paints by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish TO be better informed of Its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com. O. w. Skinner, Com jos. Smith, j. Lsthrop, esq,
Navy Agents. Major w. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe, esq
b. PINCH a SON, COT. Of y and l2th sts.
article. = ~ = : ~ '' june lit
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

HAMBLIN, the broken-down actor and roue, at
New York, became embarrassed, and they gave
him benefit the other day which realized ff-
teen thousand dollars Could any one in the
useful pursuits of life have been thus helped !?
How freely men spend money for their plea
sures, and how niggard when dealing with the
producers of things necessary! But Hamblin
is welcome, poor devil if he viii only make
good use of the money.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE July 5, p m.-The news by the steamer AT
rca has infused slight speculative feeling into buyers,
and nearly all their purchases upon private terms
consequently unable to give the quantity sold
the rates obtained We heard of small sale of Howard
street -four at $422 Holders generally asking $425,
but yet sales have been made at these figures that
hear Of The market for City Mills -four is without
any change. We hear of no sales of moment-Anaer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

a FINE BASD.-In our notice Of the process
sion on the 4th instant, we omitted to mention
that the fine Band of the Washington Light
Infantry paraded with number of new an d
beautiful instruments. As regards their per-
formanoe, it is hardly necessary for us to at
tempt any praise, for their notes were heard.
We rejoice that we possess volunteer band
that is likely to prove an ornament to our great
Metropolis
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

The GARDINER CLAIMING on Thursday
last complained of one of the Washington cor
respondents of the New York Herald, who ap-
peared to write by Treasury authority, for his
statement that the Hon. Waddy Thompson was
the only counsel in the Gardiner claim. The
same correspondent, in despatch which APP
peared in the next number of the Herald, told
the whole story, and named all the counsel.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

"WHAT TAsTE.-In many of the southern
States, says the New Orleans Delta, young and
lovely females chew snuff"
1t is true, as we know. The handsomest
family of young ladies we have ever seen
within fifty miles of this city were addicted to it.
As they became women they turned pale, and
their gums receded from their teeth
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

Kew. SAMUEL KEPPLER. The Winchester
Republican remarks of this gentleman, who has
recently been removed from clerkship in the
treasury Department, that he was a good, eff
Gent otfcer, and gentleman, and that the de-
partment could not have parted with better
clerk; and adds: "We trust that Mr. Corwin
will provide for Mr.. Keppler's reinstatement
Petitions should be signed by his friends to this
effect"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
EMPIRE HoTEL--LATE, KINGS

Hls house has been newly furnished and rehted and
citizens as well as strangers, who prefer comfort to
aye can ma u here Terms LIS per day. Connected
with this house is Restaurant" where every THING
good TO eat or drink Is served in few moments when in
season and private can be had for suppers
Thankful for past avors, the undersigned respectfully
requests continuance Of the patronage of his friends
r. W. ALLEN late Of the Alhambra,.
Vf-u lhichmond, and saracen's Head" hotel, N, Y,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

The AMERICAN PATRIOT, q weekly paper, at
81 year, is published in New York. Scott is
its candidate for the Presidency, and Crittenden
for Vice President. 1t is issuing in chapters a
life Of Scott, by Edward d. Mansfield, with O
great big portrait of the hero in regimentals.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

trout are said to be very plenty in the neigh
pornood OF Bombay Hook. The Wilmington
bS"e Hens Chicken notes the fact that Mr..
Jacob Hill, a fisherman of that city, recently at
one haul, took three thousand pounds of ttou. At
another haul he took something over that.
Several of the trout were of tremendous size !;
some of them were nine and half to eleven
pounds weight, the rest averaging from three to
five pounds.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
SHIRTSi SHIRTsi

WALLIS, Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
a5- Observe he Red 4wging Posts. -la
HAVE on hand one Of the largest and most complete
Il assortments Of SHIRTS ever offered In the District
ness and large md nonaniee stncE has been n,,,ch
wantedwbich can now be found, suited to every taste,
from 81 "a cents TO $5,
Sack, etc.
Fine Linen and Fancy Shirts, Of superior style and
finish
All shirts measured, and warranted TO At, may be
returned. Shirts made TO order ut short notice.
BOYS SHIRTS at all prices, fancy and plain.
aENTLEMENS TRIMMINGS; Net Shirts, Drawers OF
best styles, Silk and merino Socks scarfs Handkerchief
&C., &c. WIN. WALL.
Also at my store, three doors east Of the National Ho
tel. June 13--tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

DANIEL Raglan, committed to Jail at Spring
held, for drunkenness, starved himself to death
in prison, out of sheer spite. He was not
insane, but merely wicked and reyengeful His
wife brought him milk, which he threw in her
face, and then died in a pet poor wretch
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
70 The Editors Of ths American Tsleqyrapk.

TO The Editors Of tho american Telegraph.
DEAR SrRs: ] find by your paper of to-day
that you assign me an honor which belongs to
Richard Wallach, esq, who so well accomplished
the duty Of chief marshal. was not present,
and to him alone is due the credit which, by
mistake, you bestow on Yours, truly,
j. MADISON CUTS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

The MARSHALL RoBBERY.-Bresth has gone to
the Penitentiary for the robbery; but this
morning Mrs. Bogus and her son William Bo-
gus were found possessed of portion of the
lost money, and held to bail by Justice Dom
Officers Martin and Waters made the arrest and
brought the money to light
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

The BLooMER DRESS that lately made its ap-
pearance in this city was worn by young lady
ten years old onty-Miss C ******, of George
town.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

Aht bLooMER OUTDoNE.-We are informed
0as mere was pretty Boomer dress on very
plo.y niue girl Of eight, at the Presidents
e'uens On Saturday evening; but little boy
q SIX mad donned good imitation Of Chinese
s a. and looked like very little man.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07

We hope the Secretary of the Interior will be
able to give satisfactory and triumphant reply
to the queries of Commentator" in the Iele-
graph of to-day. Our only concern, however,
is to reveal the truth, suffer who may.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-07
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,
Up to IL o'clock, M, I0-ddy

United Statos-John Taylor, Maryland; z Gran
DR. Howe, Baltimore; W W Stewart do; Chs W Davis
do; Jones, Manchester; Barry, Alabama; l
Pease and lady, Darian Georgia. Hon w Cost johnson
Maryland; w Pepper, Petersburg Va; W Dozier Co
lumbus, Ga; P Anderson, do; Col b Davenport, JEFF
ferson county, Va. Brown, do Mr.. Mengatory ant
lady, Philadelphia; Bedlow Baltimore.