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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

WINDMILL, OR SuTH's IsLAND.-An ID1por-
tdn La,csmt.-lt will perhaps be news to most
Of the readers Of the Ledger to learn that the
island fronting the city of Philadelphia and
known as Smiths, or Windmill Island, has been
without legal owner up to last year. Such,
however, appears to be the fact and an impor-
tant ejectment case, involving the question of
title to part Of that island, was decided yester-
day in favor of MIR. George n. latham, Of
Southwark, who took patents for all. or nearly
all, of the island rs vacant public land, in 1850.
The circumstances will be found reported under
the court calendar in another part of the Le3qer,
to-day. The island was claimed by New Jersey
until few years ago, and several grants made
of it to private persons by that State, all Of
which have been rendered null and void by the
superior claims Of Pennsylvania to dominion
over it. Mr.. latham took ont his patent under
the act Of 1906, and paid $l5 an acre for the
land, amounting altogether to about $500,
which, considering the present value and grow
ing importance of the territory, was certainly
very handsome operation. The Camden and
Philadelphia Steamboat Ferry Company, who
were defendants in the suit referred to, will,
however, probably carry the case to a higher
tribunal, and endeavor to shake his title With
what success they will do this remains to bc
een.-PhH. Ledger
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

GAs.-Carburetted hydrogen, the gas pro-
duced by the distillation of coal, is occasionally
found in natural state issuing from springs.
An instance of this occurs at Fredonia, in the
State of New York, where il issues 50 abun-
dainty that it is used in lighting the village with
gas. In many springs in this State and those
west of New York, this gas is freely evolved.
Pure hydrogen, which is carbureted for pur-
poses of illumination, is without color, taste or
odor. Its specific gravity is 69-1000th, COM
pared with common air as the standard. 1t
burns in air with pale blue flame, and is COM
monty called "the philosophers candle" 1t
forms water with one-half it's volume of oxygen.
1t is procured from water by the action of sui
phuric acid on zinc or iron-the hydrogen Of
the water being liberated, and the iron or zinc
being oxidized.
Hydrogen is the gas used for filling balloons
on account Of its lightl.ess, being only one
fourteenth as heavy as air. Y. Y.
Nelc York Sun
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

PEACE AND Wharf.-The cost of the Erie Rail
way is equal to about six months fighting the
Mexicnns. Just look ut the difference in the
permanent effect the lasting influence Of the
two expenditures. The effect Of the first has
been to excite a spirit of restlessness and law
lessness, which is now manifested inSthe Cuban
enterprise, and in other equally discreditable
undertakings. The effect Of the latter will be
to increase the comforts Of life, to redeem
wilderness Y cultivation, to unite a great peo-
pie, to ad the civilization of a great couu-
try We speak now Of the immediate
effects--o ,..e crimes the blood, the demorali-
zation, the untold and inconceivable horrors Of
war-but of the permanent and remote effects.
If the same amount Of money that has been
spent in the world, during the first half of this
century, in the arts Of destruction, could, for
the remaining half, be spent in the arts of
peace, this globe would become an Eden such
as preacher never described nor poet ever imag-
ined-ProUidence Journal.
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To Persons out Of Employment.
NEW PICTORIAL WORKS
Just published by II. SEARS and for sale at No. 12S
Nassau street, New York

Just published by II. SEARS and for sale at No. 12S
Nassau street, New York
A MERICAN GIFT BOOKS FOR 1S51.-Agents are
IA wanted to circulate the following and beautiful
works, (reail price, 81 90 per vol and complete
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CHINA AND INDIA;
with descriptive account of those countries and their
Inhabitants from the earliest period of authentic history
TO the present time In which the editor has treated not
only of the historical events but also of the manners
customs religion literature, and domestic habits OF the
people OF those immense empires ..E.s staa#
The embellishments about two hundred, and of the
first order illustrating whatever is peculiar to the nhab
tants regarding their Dress domestic occupations, their
mode of agriculture commercial pursuits arts &C. They
are accurat and each has been made expressly for
the work.
five and six hundred pages printed in the best syle and
good substantial white paper to agents.
chaser may prefer, at very liberal discount when guam
titles Of not less than twenty copies are ordered at
time. -+.
THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE WARS OF THE
UNITED STATES;
comprising the most striking and remarkable events of
the Revolution, the French war; the Trpotan war, the
Indian war, the second with Great Britain, and the
Mexican war; with three hundred engravings! Retail
price, 50 so per volume Orders respectfully solicited
SEARS PICTORIAL FAMILY PUBLICATIONS 4
decidedly the best books that agents possibly en-
ploy their time in supplying the people of the United
States They valuable for reference, and should be
possessed by every family in this great republic There is
of small Importance but contains many citizens to whom
these works indispensable They adapted to the
and the domestic Circle got up superior style of art
and workmanship and not only such books as will
SELL but such agent of good principle win feel
free to recommend and willing to the purchaser again
after they have been bought.
Our PLAN-The plan the publisher has successfully
carried out for several years. is the obtaining responsible
agents, who well known in their counties,
towns and villages and have time and disposition to cir
culae good and instructive books among their neighbors
and friends Any person wishing embark in the
prise will risk little in sendi>g $25 $780, for which he
will receive assortment he may direct at the whole
sale cash prices.
Enterprisng and active of respectabity and good
address, would do well to engage in the sale of the above
volumes and all postmasers clergymen, book pedlars
agents handsome remuneration allowed to all
who engage in their SALE For particulars address, post
paid ROBERT SEARS, 128 Nassau street. n Y.
publishers of throughout the United States
Newspapers copying this advertisement entire without
any alteration abridgment ncludng this notice and
giving it few inside insertions, shall receive copy of
any of 81 so So works. subject to their order by
sending direct to the publisher "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30
PARKEVILLE HYDROPATHIC INSTITUTE.

n meeting of the Board of Managers of the Parke-
N Vile Hydropathc Institute held fifth month 18th,
1850 Joseph A. Weder, NJ. D., unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place of Dr. Dexter, resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute is
now prepared to additional number of paents
and from DIR. Weders weknown skill and practical
1eyncs in Europe acquired under yincenz Preissuitz
the founder of the Hydropathc system and for several
years past in this country and particularly in the city of
Philadelphia (Shcre he has had many paiens) the Man
ayers believe the afflicted will ind him able and
attentive physician.
The domestic department being under the charge of
Steward and Maron will enable the Doctor to devote to
the patients whatever time may be necessary.
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
Office No. So South Fourth street, residence No l6 Lo
gan square, Philadelphia.
General Description Of he ParkeUe Hydropatic Institute
The main building is three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semicircu
lar grass plot in 'front.' and contains thirty to forty rooms
The grounds around the house astefuy laid out with
walks and planted with trees shrubs &C. On the left Of
the entrance these grounds cottage containing four
rooms, used by male patients bathing house, with
every convenience for packing" bathing &c on the
right of the entrance about two hundred feet distant
stands similar cottage, used by the ladies for similar
purposes.
red feet are three other cottages eighty feet apart
One these s the laundry, with hydrant at the door
the other two occupied by the servants.
hydrant water Is introduced into these cottages
well into the main building and all the waste water
carried of by drains under ground
THE WATER WORKS
Consist Of circular stone building standing the brow
hi surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
five hundred barrels brought from neyerailng spring
OF pure cold water In the side of the h by hydraulic
RAM selfacting machine of cast ron that is kept
stanty going night and day. by the descent of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir fountain in the watcrwors yard surround
ed by weeping willows In the first story of the water
works Is circular room, containing the douche bath
which Is a stream falling from a height of about thirty
feet and can be varied In size from half inch TO
inch and half in diameter Adjoining the douche room
IL dressing room, with marble tables, &c the rising
doucs or the of piles, &C. Is of the most com
pete contvances of the kind being entirely under the
control of the patient using the same.
There many other appliances which can be better
understood by n personal examination mar 81
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

RAscALITY AND CHLoRoFoRM.-On last Satur-
day night some daring villain entered the cabin
of the packet schooner I. 2. Johnson, lying at
Pier No. 20, North River, New York, where the
mate, William +. Quinn, was lying asleep, and
applied vial of chloroform to his nostrils, rem
dering him senseless. He then rifed his pockets
Of a $50 bank-note; stole six shirts with the
initials of Mr.. Q. upon them, and then broke
open and rifed the desks, besides which he car
ried off trunk the contents of which are
valued at SlI5. On the following morning Mr..
Quinn returned to his senses with an intense
pain in his head, and with his eyes so much
swollen that he could scarcely see. 1t is sup
posed that the scoundrel was after a large amount
of money which was in the cabin few days pre-
yious, but which had been fortunately removed.
No clue to the perpetrator Of the robbery has
as yet been discovered.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30
J. IL. HAvENs, w. MYER, & CO.,

Lpoenors and Manufacturers Of The Ethiopian and Fire
procf Paint, Wilmington, Clinton co., Ohio.
VIZ MYERS, No. 319 Main street, sth, CnciDna-
w IT, Ohio to whom all orders must be addressed.
The superiority of this paint all other for carriage
house. and ship painting will be seen in its rapid sale
1t is four months since this paint has been intro
duced into Market and agent has been able to order
hundred TONS The paint Is ground in OIL and put
up ready use from the finest black down any shade
to suit the fancy.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Tanners Black
ing This article is universally appreciated by all who
have used it. that scarcely needs commendation But
give confidence to those who may not have tried It,
would say that c. Ryon, foreman to A. NJ Taylor Co.,
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized us TO use his
a recommendation to tanners in general To all
who know Mr. c. Ryon this would be sufficient; but all
tanners in the city and country who have used it, have
granted this privilege If 1t necessary could
fill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who
are pleased we deem II uncalled for.
The Tanners Backing is put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for and will be sent to any point
the canal railroad, river, at fifty cents per gallen.
All orders should be addressed, post paid, to
HAVENS 4 Carroll,
Wilmington, Clinton CO., 0hio or
J. H. HAyENS, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
BlackRg or Oco, that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and will soon be in market. mar "a
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French and German Looking Glass Depot,
No. 75 Baltimore Street.

No. 10 Baltimore Street.
DARRATT & DEBEET, Carvers and Gidcrs, manufac-
ID turers Of every variety of Plain and Ornamental
LookingGass and Picture Frames, Window Cornices,
Brackets, Bracket Tables Ceiling Mouldings &c, &c.
Also constantly hand full assortment of Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work rc-gilt
glasses inserted in old Frames &C Prices low and work
unsurpassed in beauty of finish and durability by any
other establishment. The public is respectfully invited
10 nxnmine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30
SCHNIEwIND s CO.

IMPORTERS, No. SS Market street, Philadelphia; No
lO2 Broadway, New York, receiving and offer
for sae a Market prices excellent assortment of the
following goods:
Cloths and Doeskins, Of Gevers Schmidt Schnabes
Bockschurmann Schroeder, and others, consigned
them direct from the manufacturers. .
French, Swiss, and German Silks, Fancy and Staple
Goods Of the bestmakcs and Styles suitable for the spring
season, s. .H...#.t t.s-.f ..... ."#
Also, sole agency for the United States of j. Caro
Co.'s Fancy Gilt and Silk Buttons, and other fabrics.
mar a.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

TRuANTs.-By a new law Of Massachusetts,
truants and absentecs from school may be
brought before a Justices court A few days
ago a lad about ten years Of age was proved to
have played truant several times His master
testified that when in school he was very good
boy, but he had abSented himself so frequently
that his name had been stricken from TIC roll.
Hc ,ras scgicnred 10 ouc mogIh& imprisonment IN
The HOUSe n RetOrHatioH.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

TIE New CosTUME.-The appearance Of the
new female costume in Washington street, on
Saturday and yesterday created quite sensa-
ton, and by no means disagreeable one The
young lady who wore it is said to be Miss Bur-
leigh, the daughter of the poet, and to have
been accompanied by her father. The dress so
accorded with every notion of symmetry, pro-
priety convenience, and good taste, that it de-
lighted oil beholders. We have heard but one
opinion expressed concerning it, by old and
young "Could any thing be more elegant,
modest, and becoming" 1t stamps vulgarity
on the old costume, the moment it is seen, legi-
bly, and indelibly. The dress of the young lady
in question may thus be described, in brief:
gypsy hat, trimmed with white ribbon, and
black veil over it; tunc of pink rich mate
rial, reaching to the knees. 1t covered the
shoulders and fitted snug around the neck and
waist, and was further secured by belt fas-
tened in front by an ornamental buckle. From
the throat to the belt there was one row of but
tons. The skirt below the buckle was whole.
The trousers were of the same material and
color as the tunic, somewhat in the shape of an
inverted pyramid and fastened with a binding
around the top Of o snugly fitting laced kid
boot.
We understand a large number of highly ac-
complshed and patriotic ladies of our commu-
nifty win appear in this costume during the
anniversaries of the present week
Boston Com, May q.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30
VULGAR AND REFINED.

If ] had donkey as wouldn't go.
Do you think I'd wolIop him? No, no, mol
I'd give him some corn, and cry, Gee wo--
Git up, Neddy,
Refned.
If had an animal ayerse to speed,
Do you think I'd chastise him2 No. indeed
ID give him some oats, and cry, Proceed
Go on, Edward.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

The submarine telegraph company for es-
tablishing an electric communication between
Dover and Calais have received the grant of
royal charter The sum to be raised is ESQ, 900,
in shares of Gl each to be paid in full When
this link is constructed the telegraphic line will
be unbroken from London to Vienna and Trieste.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

The longer live the more | am certain that
the great difference between men, the great and
the insignificant, is energy-invincible determi-
nation-an honest purpose once fxed--and then
death or victory. That quality will do any
thing that can be done in the world and no
ttients, no circumstances, no opportunity will
make two-legged creature a man without it.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs, 5s LIBERTY STREET New
L York, (betwecn Broadway and Nassau) are now re
ceving rich and beautiful assortment of Fancy Silk and
Millinery Goods to which would particularly invite the
attention of all Cash Purchasers and will make it OBJ
icc for them TO give q call determined TO sell
assortment for Cash. lower than before offered in
this market
Miners supply themselves with every article in
their line at about the cost of Importation Auction
prices Many Of goods manufactured expressly
for sae and cannot be surpassed for beauty
low prices
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons large variety
Silks and Satins for Bonnets
Embroidered Capes, Collars, Cuffs, and Chcmisetts
Embroidered Edgngs and Inserngs, Swiss and Muslin
Thread, Brussels Valencene, silk, and Lisle Thread
Laces
Embroidered Reyerie and Plain Linen Cambria Hkfs.
Gloves and Mits, Kid, silk, Lsle Thread, and Sewing
Silk
Scarfs Cravats and Dress Hkfs.
Swiss, Jaconet, Book Muslins, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered, Damask, and Plain Canton Grape Shawls
A full assortment of Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers
With n large variety not mentioned above
All wishing TO avoid paying long prices will make mo-
ney by calling and satisfying themselves. mar 24-n
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To Hotel Proprietors and others.
II III Il DAILY II K GIS II e Il,
MORAN & sICKELs, PHILADELPHIA,

MORAN & SICKELS, PHILADELPHIA,
rs circulated extensively among the Merchants of that
Il city, and travellers find it in all the Hotels, Steam
boats, and Railroad conveyances divergng from Phila
delpha 1t contains correct list of the of those
persons arriving the principal hotels daily and
quenty is the best the Propretors of Hotels
other cities have for extending their business among
the travelling public. R@
R9S- Messrs. CONNOLLY, WDiER McGML, Publishers of
the american Telegraph, the authorized agents for
Washington city. mar 24-tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

The END OF RUNAWAY MATCH.-Runaway
matches do not usually produce those happy
consequences the parties generally expect The
very opposite is almost always the case, not
withstanding the nonsense upon the subject
which is common in the sentimental novels of
the day. Every parent wishes to see his daughter
properly mated, and when objection is made, it
is generally from some good cause to be found
in the conduct habits or principles of the per-
sons objected to. The following instance, which
we take from a Cincinnati paper, is full Of
warning:
Less than year ago, young lady, whose
name we need not mention, married n young
gentleman living in Vicksburg. named Harring-
of her parents, who refused to let the wedding
take place in their house. The happy pair left
Immediately for home, where they spent the
time for while very agreeably. The lady
having all confidence in her husband, never
troubled herself about his business; she knew
that he provided well, and that was enough fol
her to know. About four months after they
arrived, their house was visited early one morn
ing by two police officers, for the purpose oi
arresting Mr.. II. for forgery In court the case
was made plain against him, and he was sent
to the penitentiary
The misfortune had such an effect upon the
young wife that she never left her room alive,
but died of grief in two months after Yester-
day was seen ascending the landing hearse,
containing coffin, and carriage following it, in
which were lady and gentleman, the father
and mother"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

The celebrated soldier Polowaski, who was
l27 years old, and resided at the Hotel des
lnyalides, died in Paris, on the 9th inst, by an
attack Of pleurisy. The funeral of this man of
four monarchics and two republics was attended
by vast number of people
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-30

~ HoDGMAN, 27 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau street.
IL. first 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 to any before offered having be-
slowed upon each individual article the benefit of long
experience in manufacturing, which enables TO
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, would call attention TO
my extensive stock of Carriage Cloth, of all widths from
81 TO Ga inclusive and made the choicest drills and of
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 Coaks Capes, Pouches, Pants Over
by farmers physicians drivers captains sailors &C.
Baptisma Pants, manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Gentemen's Goves-a perfect for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short tme 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 Beliug and Steam P1cIing,
In every variety and cheaper and better than any thing
which can be substituted for either.
Also, large stock of Overshoes, Garden and Engine
Hose Whips, Horse Covers, Horse Tenders Hoof Boots
Beds Life Prcservers, Breast Pumps, Syrnges Tobacco
Wallets Finger Stalls, Paper Holders Door Springs &c.,
&C., besides an immense stock Of
India Rubbcr BdtS,
and other fancy articles, such Elastcs, Dolls Dogs and
other animals of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
hatters use. All orders executed with despatch.
mar "a u. HODGMAN.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODC

NIoULTON CO.. Successors TO JSo. FALooNER Co..
lN 81 Cedar and 22 Pine streets New York, invite
chants visiting New York city TO their immense stock Of
Foreign and Domestic Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
Their stock is entirely and in addition still receive
by every steamer new and elegant styles confined
svey TO this house, consisting of every variety of DR.
Goods 10 be found In the French, German English and
American markets. and Mt prices that viii defy competitors
Cash buyers and merchants generally will do well to
call and examine stock goods are aaped TO
every section Of the country and we resolved to spare
efforts TO make 1t the interest of every merchant to
favor US with their patronage.
JAMES 8. MoULToN,
JAMES w, BARBER,
ZENAS NEWELL
New York, March, 1851. mar 2-