davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

ABBOTT LAwRENcE.-The Philadelphia EUen-
ing Bulletin censures in just terms as we think,
the participation by our Minister and his family
in the recent masked ball at the Court of st.
James. "Franklin," the Bulletin remarks,
when at the Court Of France, lost nothing by
adhering to his republican habits; and we think
Mr.. Lawrence, if he had initiated this example,
would have been not less respected. Mummery
is not in keeping with republican habits Even
diplomatic courtesy scarcely requires that an
ambassador should demean himself as man,
and disgrace his nation, by tricking himself out
in costume like a stage-player, and that, too,
when he has children old enough to be ashamed
of the transformation. Nevertheless, if Mr..
Lawrence had, in going to this ball, assumed
costume not improper to be worn, In his charac-
ter of American ambassador, we should have
waived remark. But he did the very opposite
of this. He dressed himself, nominally, as
Governor winthrop, Of Connecticut, but really,
as some theatrical mountebank; and he caused
his wife to dress herself as Anne Dudley, IN q
style equally at variance with truth. What, in
fact. had the velvet, damask and jewels, Of
which the newspapers speak 80 profusely in
describing these costumes, to do with the staid
Reuben Winthrop, or with the plain wife of
Governor Bradstreet."
There are many men in our country worthy
of representing her in any foreign country,
who cannot afford to mingle in such scenes
and who would not be at home in them were
they to make the attempt. In Europe thu
dancing master is q necessary instructor of {
diplomatist In this country minister is OF
should be taken from the plough, the counting
room, or the attorneys Office. OF the elegance
of courts he may profess himself ignorant with
out blush We shall even be proud of the
representative who will dare to own that he is
not acquainted with the elegant vanities SO fa
miliar to the aristocrats of Europe.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

RAILROAD ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIFE.-
The morning train of cars from York, due at
Baltimore at half-past eight o'clock yesterday
morning, did not arrive till noon. The detention
was caused by a burden train running off the
track on the bridge near Burns's, demolishing
the bridge, and precipitating the tender and
several of the cars in the stream below. Mr..
Clark, the fireman on the train, was killed. Mr..
Meredith was injured SO as to leave but little
hope of his recovery.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

THE STEAM-MAIL MILLIoNAIREs who are now
giving excursions and dinners to the President
and Cabinet, and taking Mr.. Secretary Webster
and Postmaster General Hall to New York, in
the Golden Gate" free Of expense, are all,
every mothers SON of them, as we are informed
by one who processes to know, going to support,
with all their force and power, Stephen A.
Douglas, the "Young Giant of the West" for
President
Sharp men, these steam-mail millionaires;
they know how to "run with the hare and hold
with the hounds"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

To COMMONWEALTH are to-day COM
PEELED to omit o number Of original articles
Some of them, however, being unaocompanied
by the names Of the writer's, cannot at any time
be inserted.
ct" courts an argumentum ad hominem with
us. He can be gratifed by making himself
known to the public. Asking us to preserve
him incognito while he arraigns an individual
editor of this paper, is rather cool
Correspondents will please write brief arti-
cles. They are what our readers have bar
gained for.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

THAT TENDER OF A RESIGNATION" Observer"
of this city, telegraphed the New York Courier
and Enquirer that Mr.. Webster had rendered
his resignation Of the State Department to Pre-
sident Fillmore, who declined accepting it, but
consented that Mr.. Webster might go on the
voyage he contemplated Mr.. Webster's friend,
editor of the New York Commercial, telegraphed
the Secretary of State to know if the statement
of "O5server" was true. Mr.. Webster tele-
graphed back as follows: g Contradict Not a
,Vord of truth IN It,"
1t now has come to light that Mr.. Webster
did, on two occasions, tender his resignation of
the State Department to Mr.. President Fill
more, and that said resignation is held in abey-
ance, to be accepted or not as circumstances
during Mr. Webster's absence may warrant.
We have but one exclamation to make, to
wit "Oh how this world is given to 1870"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

EXPENSE OF WEST POINT AcADEMY.-It APP
pears by the report of the Board of Visitors on
the financial condition of the Military Academy
at West Point, that the annual expense of the
institution is set down at $163, 012.86, making
$69086.
Deduct the number who never enter the
army, divide the whole expenses among those
who do, and then tell us the cost of each gradu-
ate for his whole term, and you will show us a
high figure.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

ERRONEOUS REPoRT-It is with great plea
sure we are enabled to state, that the report Of
the death Of Colonel LEE, Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, is incorrect, and that our friends
of the Baltimore San have been led into an
error by the identity of names. The Colonel
LUKE LEE who died in Minnesota, in consequence
of fall from his horse, was the Indian Agent,
and an uncle of the worthy Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, from whom, and another of the
party to treat with the Sioux, we understand
letters of q late date were yesterday received at
the India Bureau, which speak of his health as
unusually good We are happy in being thus
enabled to remove so unwelcome an impression
from the minds of the many friends Of the Com
missioner. ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

GEoRaIA.-Hon. w. B. Wofford has accepted
the :" Union" nomination in the sixth (Cobb's)
district.
In the seventh (Stephens) district Col. David
]. Bailey in the Secessionist candidate
In the fifth district Col. E. w. Chastain has
accepted the Union" nomination.
Hon. Marshall J. Wellborn, who has hereto
fore been spoken of as the Secession candidate
for Congress for reelection in the second dis
trict, has given in his adhesion to the Union
party.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
TNATTONAL HALF

VNHE Proprietors, Messrs YALE BEAoHsR, would in
| form the citizens Of Washington, Georgetown and
Alexandria, that there will be exhibited at the National
Hall, on Wednesday evening, July 10, BEAUTIFUL
MODEL OF MOUNT VERNON, In all its beauty as when
occupied by Gen. George Washington, and improvements
by the present proprietor Mr.. A Washington. There
will also be exhibited Map Of the entire Farm occupy
ing eight thousand acres of land.
This MODEL the space of one hundred and forty
square feet and contains twenty two buildings The
portions Of the buildings &c one quarter Of an inch
to the foot This model built by Mr. f. Yale, who
spent several months at Mount Vernon making draw
ngs and working upon the model and through the kind
ness Of Mr. j. A. Washington Mr. Yale has had such In
formation, &C., that his model may be relied upon
strictly correct and true to nature To view this model
and the Tomb Of Washington and the beautiful trees
the beholdor would imagine himself at at Mount
Vernon viewing the spot that the peaceful home Of
the great and iusrious Washingtonthe Father Of his
Country. Mr.. r. Yale would inform the public that he
has not spared expense trouble to make his model
worthy of their patronage The propretors would inform
the public that the above model will be exhibited In
Washington but few days, to afford the citizens and
art they intend only to exhibit their model In the
principal cities in the United States prior to its departure
for Europe.
N b. The proprietors would inform the public that J.
A. Washington esq will be present the first evenings
exhibition of the model.
Prices admission rs cents children under ten years
Of age 12l3 cents; gallery 121a cents.
The hours Of exhibition will be noticed In the bills Of
the day. @ ~ aNt a@
Tickets be had at the principal Hotels and Book
stores and at the door the evening of exhibition
liberal deduction will be made for schools by applying to
the proprietors YALE BEACTIER.
jy 11-3t FM&W $780,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

HousE-BREAKIso.-Som adroit thief entered
the drug store of Mr.. T. G. McIntire, corner Of
Seventh and streets, on Saturday night last,
and robbed the drawer of $40 in silver. The
thief is strongly suspected, and win not proba-
bly, escape.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
SILVER WANTED FOR MANUFACTURING.

nUR MANDATORY Of articles of Silver being now
" in full operation want Silver, and will give the
highest prices for old Silver foreign coins Of every de-
scription, &C., &C. KEYWORTH, LEWIS CO.
The public and friends assured that every
tice manufactured in establishment is warranted to
be of the best silver fine assortment of rich and cheap
ewelry watches and sverware always on hand at the
lowest cash prices. K l.. CO.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

SHOOTING IN BALrIMoRE.-Oficer Campbell
was yesterday in the act of distraining the
goods of Cochran g. Marsh, when Marsh fired
three shots at Campbell and his assistants, and
wounded Campbell severely, but not danger
ously, in the knee.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Us.-We are sometimes almost sorry that we
ever assumed the management of Governmental
affairs here at Washington not that we cannot
accomplish the task, but because Of the cares it
imposes; for we would not have our brows knitted
and our forehead wrinkled, all in the bloom and
beauty of our manhood-no, not for the whole
United States, and South Carolina to boot !
But we are in for it, and must go through with
all we have assumed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
TCommunicated.1

MEssRs EDIToRs: Please call the attention
of the Commissioner of the Fourth Ward to an
offensive nuisance ON d, between Sixth and
Seventh Streets it is extremely annoying, as
well, perhaps, as unhealthy, in this warm
weather. SUBSCRIBER.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

THE GARDINER CLAIM.-The newspapers now
generally agree that there is not " one word Of
truth in it''-whether in the late report or the
claim itself, some Of them do not let us definitely
understand. For us, we do not believe there is
g one word Of truth in it, either. Who says we
are not Of the orthodox way Of thinking? Gen.
Jarero's letter in the InteAigeneer Of yesterday
morning is very diplomatic; but the Grand
Jury, we doubt not, understands it better than
the public does
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Some wag, at q late temperance dinner, re.
commended that the temperance cause be car
ried on with ardent spirit.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

There will be rich entertainment offered by
the Young Mems Dramatic Association, at For
rest Hall, Georgetown, on tomorrow evening,
for the benefit Of Mr.. Glenn, their Stage Direc-
tor See advertisement
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

SEvERE.-One of the st. Louis papers COM
plains that the arrivals of the mails from the
West nowadays are not 80 regular as their
Tobberies
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

A weak mind is like microscope, which
magnifes trifing things, but cannot receive
great ones.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

A lady had q duck which, on hearing that it
was to be killed for dinner, walked into the
garden and deliberately stuffed itself with sage
and onions
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Two gentlemen named Dorsey, accompanied
by a friend, all on their return home from Cali
fornia, were robbed of So, 800 on the Panama
Isthmus, about the oath ult.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

FoRrIas NEws.-The Asia arrived at New
York at nine o'clock this morning oee our
teegraphic news.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The following were yes
terday examined, viz: Primary No. 2, First
District Mrs. Rodier, principal, Miss M.
Nevins, assistant; and Primary No. 2, Third
District, navy yard, Miss G. A. Bradley, prin-
cipal, and Mrs. Clarke, assistant The Republic
remarks of these examinations, that they " were
highly satisfactory to the trustees and crafty
ing to the relatives and friends of the scholars,
who, in the two schools, number upwards of
three hundred, of both sexes"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Frsr IHssH LINENS, and linen goods gen.
orally. may be purchased Of Mr.. Yerby, as per
advertisement. p VA a8feise-a w
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

A queer gatherer Of statistics says, that Of
one hundred and fifty-eight women whom he
met in the streets Of city, in given time,
one hundred were sucking their parasol handles.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Another actor, Mr.. Tyler, died at st. Louis
on the Sd instant Of cholera, making FIVE deaths
Of actors there this season. q 1,tt %a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Mr.. GIDDNos.--At an Anti Slavery meeting
held in Geauga county, Ohio, on the 4th inst,
Mr.. Giddings was present and publicly an
nounced that he had withdrawn from the N. s..
Presbyterian Church on account of slavery.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Weperceive by card in this days Telegraph,
that j. McNeale Latham, esq, has located in
this city for the purpose Of practising the legal
profession in the courts Of the District
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
On board the favorite Steamer, Thomas Collyer

On Friday, July Is, 1851.
L. THE STEAMER will leave the Steam
boat wharfat7 o'clock, Commercial Wharf,
Navy Yard at IA o'clock, Alexandria at o'clock p. m,
and proceed down the river about thirty miles, returning
TO Washington at IL "A O'Clock.
Tickets for gentleman and two ladies 81 single
ticket so cents.
The Marine Band has been engaged for cotlon music
for those wishing to enjoy the dance.
Persons wishing coaches TO convey them TO and from
the boat her return, obtain roundtrp tickets for
the coacbes from Geo. Thos Parker Tho above trip Ia
expected 10 be pleasant one.
HS Refreshments on the boat. Roundtrp tickets for
coaches 20 cents,
jy 1e-3t sAML GEpNEY,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

DR.. w. Wright, of Knox county, Tenn, while
whipping his slave, was killed by the latter stab
bing him with knife. In last desperate
struggle the doctor stabbed and killed the
slave
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Mrs. Bartholomew, of Harlem, ILL.,, was in
stantly killed by lightning on Friday night Of
last week, while sleeping in the same bed with
her husband and child
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

CHURCH DESTROYED Bishop Blanc, of New
Orleans, obtained through the court possession
of Trinity (Roman Catholic) Church, claimed
by the priest Guidirowesky and portion of
the congregation, when it was instantly fired
and destroyed by an incendiary. Loss $3.50
This occurred on the 18th or 18th
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

"A VALUABLE FARM FOh SALE
WTE authorized to sell the very desirable Farm
wv belonging to Lieut. ID. II. Dulany, U. s. Navy. 1t
lies Immediately the Falls Bridge turnpike road, In
Fairfax county and back to the Potomac rverthe
distance from Washington city, y. c. s about six miles
The Farm contains about TWO HUNDRED ACRES The
improvements consist of excellent frame dwelling
house. barn, stable and other necessary outbuildngs
The land is under good fence we'll watered portion
Of well improved and all very susceptible Of improve
ment more desirable property Is rarely offered for
sale In Fairfax county.
VIM. ii. DULANY,
" I6-W&M4w ALFRED MOSS
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

PURE IRISH LINEN AND LINEN GOOUS
GENERALLY.
WE would call particular attention to stock Of
wv Linens, suitable for shrtings; also for bosoms
and collars which warrant to be.pure and free from
any mixture Of cotton Also, table damasks all widths,
brown and bleached with napkins linen sheetngs Huck
abacks, diapers, and toweling goods generally.
Persons wishing to make up the above goods, will find
II to their advantage purchase them now they will
be sold at least rs per cent cheaper than during the busy
season. Call and take look for yourselves.
@. w. VERIFY,
;v I6-edlm Pa. ay., bet. 7th and Sth SITS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH

ss For telegraphio reports and correspondence SEQ
third page.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

4 Moonlight Exswaea on Etiasy nyatt.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
MARRIED.
DIED,

DIED,
On the 18th instant, MARY ALICE youngest daughter
Of JOHN A. and CATHARINE KIRKPATRICK, aged eighteen
months
In this city, the 10th inst after illness Of three
days. JAMES LAWRENCE infant son Of JAS. L. WHITE
aged six months and sixteen days
His funeral will take place from the residence Of James
Lawrence White, X, 9Th street, Thursday
morning, the 18th instant at 10 o'clock The friends OF
the family respectfully invited to attend.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

FATAL DUEL.-On the 18th instant duel
was fought at New Orleans, between DIR. Thos
Hunt and J. w. Frost, esq. At the first fire
Frost received ball through his heart and fell
dead. The quarrel grew out of the nomination
of a congressional Wing candidate, Dr. Hunts
brother being in nomination, and Mr.. Frost
(who was the editor of the Daily Crescent being
in favor Of another person.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
WANTS.

"ANTED--A COL0RED GIRL, about 10 years
NV Ole, 70 do light house-work. slave preferred.
WIZ DO required To- live In Georgetown. Inquire at this
once. ~ ~ - U 1o-2t
SERVANT WANTED.-A MAN accustomed
- to waiting 10 Hotel, thatis willing 10 make hmself
useful, can apply at the EAPRs REsrAuRArr, to
jy l4-H @ X AZ NV. ALLEN.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

CRIMINAL CouRT.-There is no petit jury to-
day, and the grand jury has probably brought
its labors to close. The trial of Day will
begin on Monday or Tuesday next
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

MERIN0 UNDERSHIRTS
IN dozen Gauze Merino Undershirts
~ do do do extra sizes
10 do Merino and Cotton Drawers
do silk Undershirts ~
30 do half Hose, bleachcd unbleached, and striped
20 do Linencambric Handkerchiefs, plain and col
ored borders
20 pieces silk Handkerchiefs
10 do do do extra nice
so dozen silk kid, Isle thread, and cotton Gloves
With large assortment of goods adapted to gentle
mems summer wear The above will be sold very low
for the cash only q. w. YERBY.
June 1S-1md Pa ay, bet 7th and 9Th sta
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
SUPERIOR DAGUERREoTYPEs -lst Premium

SUPERIOR DAGUERREOTYPE6-1st Premium!
r II. WHITEHURST has extended the field Of his OPP
y. erations over more ground than any daguerreo-
typist in the country His Galleries may be found
20 Baltimore street, Baltimore; corner Broadway and
Leonard street. New York; Mott Main street. Richmond;
Sycamore street, Petersburg Main street. Norfolk and
Main street, Lynchburg, Virginia. ~
His beautiful and highly finished electro Dsguerreo-
types extraordinary improvement nsuring faithful
and highly finished likenesses in few seconds.
j. H. w. calls the attention Of the public generally to
his elegantly furnished Gallery Lane and fuckers
store, where free exhibition Of pictures will be
given.
Notwithstanding the unusual competition In Daguerre-
oypes at the recent Fair of the Maryland Institute he
was awarded the first medal by the judges.
Lkenesses of every description copied and postmortem
cases attended to. mp 30-d6mo
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

NofHISa ron NOTHING. Of euery descy
ton must be paid for in this paper but church notices
and Of marriages and deaths are charged
only half price, vz twelve and half cents for six lines
Iess AL "a M 10y
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

A DIscovERY.-s.Now sees into it," said a
country niger the other day as he came out of
a confectioner's laboratory. "Sees into what 2"
said his little bow-legged companion. How
dey keeps de ice in de summah time" How
does dey do it, den?" "Why, dey salts it up
like fresh pork; didn't you see 'em do it?"
Laws macy, know'd dat long huff ago! !" re-
sponded the little niger and the two philoso-
phical Investigators battered along with feel
ing Of satisfaction known only to those who are
in the successful pursuit of knowledge under
difficulties.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,
I'm 10 IL o'clock, M, to-fdu.

United States-B wilkins, VIII a r. n. Road !;
Gifan, New York; H Ghhn, jr, do; b walcot, do
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

Tine ANNUAL CoMnEncxMENr Of the Column
bian College took place this morning in the E
street Baptist church. AT the appointed hour
the church was finely filed, very large pro-
portion Of the beauty of the city being in Mt
tendance. In addition to the officers Of the
college on the stage, we noticed Mr.. Lenox,
Mayor of Washington
The procession, embracing the President,
professors, and students Of Columbia College,
formed at the Tenth street Baptist Church, ac-
companied by the principal and teachers Of the
Central Academy, conducted by the Messrs.
Nourse and assistant, and those Of the Union
Academy, 2. Richards principal. After pro-
oeeding with music through portion of our
principal Streets they arrived at the Baptist
Church on street. 4u
The exercises were commenced with prayer
by the President, after which the following
orations were delivered, accompanied at inter
walls with music by the Marine Band:
]. individual Influence" by George s. Ba-
con, Cayuga county, N. Y. 2. "The Power of
the Pen," by John Browne Budwell, James City
county, Va 8. Requisites to Eminent Sue
cess" by William E. Duncan, Amherst county,
Va. 4. "The Study of Natural Science" by
7. Brooke Edwards, Washington city. g..
81 Science applied to Agriculture" by Joshua
P. Klingle, Washington county. 6. ''The
Power Of Consecutive Thought" by Reuben r.
Owens, King George county, Va. IT," Popu-
larity," by William Y. Titcomb, Boston, Mass.
8. The Victory Of Hermann, by George G.
Whitfield, Kinds county, Miss O. "Modern
Eloquence," by Ulysses s. Wiley, Marion
county, Va.
The honors were then conferred on the can
didates for the first degree in the Arts and
Sciences, whose names appear above and also
upon Mr. William G.. Gunnell
Also on candidates for the second degree, as
follows:
w. J. II. Carleton, Georgia; Jonathan Til
son, Vermont; Richard H. Woodward, Virgil
MIA; David J. Yerkes, Pennsylvania.
The proceedings were then closed with the
benediction by President Bacon.
The Rev. r. B. G. Howell, of Richmond, Va,
will deliver the Grafton before the annual meet
ing of Alumni Association of Columbian Col
lege, this evening at eight o'clock.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-16

purchase or hire, for term Of
wv years, C0LORED WOMAN, nom 20 to IS years
Of age. Inquire Of A. GLADMAN,
jy lb--u cor. Of 9th and M streets.