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Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

RSgH Madame Goldschmidts concert, at New
York, on Monday evening, was one OF those rare
and dazzling things that surprise US once in an
age, and fill US with especial delight, as well as
wonder So says the Star.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
ARRIVAL OF NEW GOODS.

WE take announcing to 0a that WE hSVs
w toners ana v sne new and complete assortment OF
fine DRESS GOODS nss new style Bereges Grenadines
hioup 1aob oroandies, French Musins
i nlin Jaconets, Berege dc LANES
III :. bandsome stock Of French EmprodereS
Also az Kid Gloves, real Thread Hosiery
"a many other goods, TO which we respectfully invite
attention. -iw oLAaETT, NEWTON, MAY CO.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

SECOND WARD.
RS- ALDERMAN for the second Ward
To secure services Of gentleman eminenty qualified
for that enlightened and liberal legislation essentially
cessary the present exigences of
population provide for the future prosperity and greatness
of our city, check tendency fnnatica extremes
nominate Mr. JOSEPH WIMSATT for the Board of Alder
men, from the Second Ward at the approaching election in
June next earnestly hope that the citizens of the Ward
will lay aside all political and personal prejudices and pref
rcnce and go for the public welfare by giving him their
united support - -
NAV l54te MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

SEVENTH WARD.
as- Messrs. Editors Please announce
Mr. SAMUEL HUMPHREY as candidate for the Board OF
Common Council
may lift MANY VOIEhS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD WARD

M JOSEPH w. DAVIS is announced a can
didate the Common Council of the Third Ward at thu
apr reaching election, by -
may 6--eo1m MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

nSS~ Mr.. Joe shillington, Odeon Building, has
presented to us Harpcrs New Monthly for June
rich and beautiful in everything.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD WARD.

as- Messrs. Editors Please Announce
VIM O. FORCE as a candidate for the Common Council
from the Third Ward. VOTERS.
NAV 22--eolw &dlwA
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES

T uBIN'S Extracts warranted genuine
i Rousselps Extracts
Wrights Extracts
] Anton Farna Cologne, genuine a,
Rowlands Kalydor for Improving and beautiylns the
Barry Tricopherous restoring preserving and beau
tifying the hair 49, an =, ,o...,u
Italian Cream Of Rosemary and CASTOR ol or cieuiSs
and embcllishing the hair %
Almond Lotion for removing Freckles Tan and Erup-
tons
pommade Male de Boeuf-L 7. Piver's
select Of Tooth Brushes Hair-Brushes soaps
and ane-tooth Combs. For sale by =
NV '''- ''O' RIDGELY CO., Druggists,
NAV 2g-u penn'a av. bet Goth and 2lst streets.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

s Comics of the "TELEeRAPH" may at all times be OBJ
- - pnr counter or the book and periodical store
Meu,m Ann Pennsylvania avenue, near AZ street
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ar WANTED TO KNOW TEA

HD- WANTED TO KNOW ia
WHETHER Watches, Jewelry, etc, can be bought
wv cheaper than vt STEPHEN EDDfS,
penna. avenue, between A. "a and 9th streets.
may 27-3t
4s- NB-Fine Watches carefully repaired
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AUCTION GOODS.


Passage, Fiue CentsD
rJ,HE Steamboat PHENIX continues TO run regularly
between Alexandria and washington, leaving Jan
news Wharf, Alexandria, and Pages wharf, ioot Oh ''n
Leaves Alexandra at ~, 0lT 114, and oeloek.
Leaves Washington at sI9 lO lz anu S.
I,assaas on ts boat fire cents Carriages wagons Car
"a Ereght of ali kinds taken Mt about ha ne usual
An oni'iOu fInte1 may 22-h
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WHITEHURsTs GALLERY OF PREMIUM DA
GUERRE0TYPEs,

Oper the store Of DuUaH & Bro, 6et'ceen AZ ana
6d streets, Pennsylvania dUenue.
others in this city, being built expressly for Daguerrean
nnrnoses IL contains Of the finest skylighs IN .l
country and best arrangcd for which reason ARTISTS p
taken at this establishment above au
There are now on exhibition Of the largest
otvnes In the world taken at this Embellishments Wiz :,
large collection of others, free to the. pupic ~ M
the day. !, -, ,.,u ~ Tho MARYLAND
Awarded the first medal at the late Far 81 n a. Castle
Institute, and premium at the Great hAh'oi'
Garden, New York. :. ~. M 205 Bal.
GMIfRIs-No SAT, Broadway, New YORK; W. Warrington
more street. Baltimore; Pennyyanaa Wv. Lynchburg, va
d. O. No II Main street, Richmond w. -
Norfolk Va: and Petersburg, Va cole Proprietor
nav 20
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

Rs- Gen. r.. C. WEIGHTMAN is announced
as candidate Mayor at the coming election in June
next by MANY VOTERS.
an l3--te#
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THURsDAY. MAY 27, 1852.

GtJ0 600 The subscriber Is selling of, to reduce
9lU,UUU. his very heavy stock Of Fancy Goods
Useful Articles, amounting TO upwards Of goo con-
stng part of rich papermache Writing Desks, Work
Boxes Odor Boxes Shell Tuck Combs rich Fans, Gloves,
Ribbons Perfumery all kinds Of Hair Brushes, Dressing
Combs, &c.
Persons in want Of the above articles will find bargains at
PARKER'S Fancy Store,
may 25-3t under National Hotel
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
POURTH WARD.

Aa- SAMUEL BACON is presented to the voters
OF The Fourth Ward suitable person TO NIL tne
in the Board of Aldermen occasoned by the resignation OF
John Maury, esq, and will be supported on the goShu
OF qualifications and merit by THE PEOPLE. r
ma 26-Ul.-
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FOURTH WARD.

49, Messrs. Editorst Please announce JOHN
SON HELEN esq candidate for the vacancy In the
Board of Aldermen occasoned by the resignation of Jno
W Maury esq, in the Fourth Ward He will be supported
by MANY SoIEhS.
NAV 25--t
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT near the
NAVY YARD AT AUCTI0N.-0n Thursday, the Sd
lime at o'clock D. m shall sell the premises Lot No
in Square No 902 fronting Sh street east and street
south The lot contains 45e4 feet inches but VIII De Oh
Title from government ,
Terms onehrd cash balance in six and twelve months
for notes bearing interest, satisfactorily secured
NAV Oct A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FIFTH WARD.

RsJ- JOHN IT. KlLLMON is announced as
candidate for the Common Council from the Fifth Ward
at the ensuing election, and will be supported by
may l2-u MANY VoIEhS
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

Masonic.-The Grand Lodge of the District Of
Column n will meet at Masonic Hail. corner of 10th and
streets III hafpast o'clock p tomorrow, (Friday) TO
pay tribute of respect to the remains Of their late
brother, f. NJ. Cunningham, Senior Grand Warden So
ourning brethren are respectfully invited to attend
BY order of the NJ. w. Grand Master:
CHARLES s. FRAILEY,
NAV 27-lts Grand Secretary
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
INs-sELLING OFF AT COST

.auE nndersened being determined to change his bust
.sa calls the attention Of the public TO his stock of
p and Shoes which he is determined to sell of at cost
for cash. . -, a, j, a, -
All wishing to avail Themselves OF the present OPP
orpy of getting great bargains will do well TO call Inn
mcatey as determined 10 close my business by the
lbtb of June. TH0S A. SCOTT.
NAV 2l--bt
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

sumed the consideration of the bill granting the
right Of way and donations of the public lands to
lid in the construction of certain railroads in
Missouri
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
PUBLIC MEETING-FIRsT WARD
WBATMAN,s DRAWING PAPER.

|tAp Demi Royal, SUPERFICIAL, Imperial and Elephant
size Drawing Paper
Aso, Cream laid, Damask and me Enamelled Note and
small Letter ENVELOPES, at
WIMERs Cheap Cash Stationery Store
may Ctr 9th street. near Louisiana avenue.
oSe II AMPToNs VEGETABLE TINCTURE always on
a,d
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
BUILDING MATERIAL.

DAVENPORT MALL0RY'S celebrated Rim and Nor
ce Locks and Latches much lower than the general
prices Novelty, and other Rim Locks, with best mner
Knobs for 81 cents good Morce Locks 90 cents pest ao
rs cents also, fine assortment of Hinges, Screws Nas
&c, constantly hand. All goods delivered ana guam
tied as Cheap as thew can be bought elsewhere Builders
and others will find IL greatly to their advantage 70 give
a call H. LNg -, y -, =.
successor TO f. Lindsey, Pa Nv, pet' stn io'n su'
may 21-tf Sat Newsl
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FIFTH WA RI

NO. Announce, II you please, the name
of PETER MARCEkON, esq. candidate for the office
of Assessor of the Fifth Ward. -
may 8-Tu&Th te* MANY VOTEkS
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

syp PALMER the American Newspaper AGENT
authorized to make collections for us ~ l 10 tak,
New York and Philadelphia and Is guy as ronired h,
us is receipts will regarded as pSyepT sns me bna
are: Boston, Congress street. M Third and Chestnu,
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
SIXTH WARD.

BH- Messrs. Editors: Please announce
E. A. RYTHER as a candidate for the Board of Common
Council from the Sixth Ward at the ensuing election
will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
NAV l3-tf
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD KdRL

THIRD WARD
R5- JAMES w. DEEBLE Will be sup
ported for the Common Council by
may 14-te MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THE MAYORALTY.

GS- JOHN w. MAURY, esq, is announced as
candidate for Mayor ut the coming election 2l-te
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

FOR SALE,
THE VALUABLE LOT AND LARGE
4 STONE Foundation near the residence
OF w w. Corcoran, esq.-This Lot, between the
handsome new residences Of Commodore Shubrick and
Clement HILL esq., fronts 60 feet street. nearly oppo
ste The Presidents House. and 20 feet Connecticut ave
nue. directly opposite Mr. Corcorans garden and contains
about ZOO sasare feet There Is on 1t strong bueson
foundation for house SO feet front by 5S feet deep with
partition walls all laid in hydraulic cement There Is also
covered well the premises q feet deep with pump ana
fixtures. For price and terms apply to,,,,,e . mo
may 26-d1w b. >. SEMmES a DIM
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
Congress. To-day.

SENATE Mr.. MALLORY presented various
memorials, one of which was from James Mont.
gomery, who offers to Congress the benefit Of his
important inventions to prevent steam disasters
and also prays the construction of o steamer by
which the mails can be carried from New York
to Liverpool in six days.
Mr. MASON presented the memorial of clerks
in the several Executive departments, praying
IN increase of twenty per cent. on their salaries
which was referred to the Committee on Finance
The Senate resumed the consideration of tho
deficiency bill.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
SIXTH WARD.

na-Messrs. Editors. Please annOunc,
SAMUELS BRIGGS, esq, candidate for Alderman from
the Sixth Ward, at the ensuing election. ..ou,,,.
may 24-te MANY VOTERS
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
SEVENTH WARD.

At the earnest solicitation of many friends, JOHN L.
SMITH, esq., has consented to become candidate for the
Common Council represent the interests of the people
the Seventh Ward, and will be supported by
may % MANY VoIEhS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

SECOND WARD.
TCapt. JOSEPH b. TATE is presented as
candidate election tho Board Of Aldermen and will be
supported by his NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
NAV 2T-te
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD WARD.
THIRD WARD.

JOHN It. TOWERS, esq, the well.tried and
eficent representative of the Third Ward in the City
Councils again nominated for reelection to the Board OF
Aldermen with the the part Of his friends
that his many years Of faithful service will for him
the support of majority OF "
Z1--t
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

Sons Of Temperance. members of Metro
poitan Division No. IA notified to attend tomorrow
eight (Friday) May 2Sb, at the Division Room Temper
ance Hall street. between 9th and 10TH All Sons of Ten
perance are cordially invited attend. Speeches win
delivered, and important business transacted.
BY order of the w. p. may IL
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD WARD.

aS- A. GLADMON Is announced a candidate for
the Board of Common Council from the Third Ward at the
coming election MANY VOTERS.
NAV 2i--te
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

SECOND WARD.
B8- ROBERT e. DOYLE Is announced
a candidate for the Common Council from the Second
Ward, and will be supported by -
may 17-te MANY VOTERS
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

Notioe-The Members Of Mount Vernon Tent
No 2OS l. o. Of r. hereby notified to meet at the
Hall on Thursday evening" May II, at o'clock Punctus
attendance is requested business Of Importance will
be submitted for their consideration.
A. " CROSS, c. r.
NAV 26-2t WILLIAM G. BROCK, r. 8.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

Encampment Orders.-An Assembly Of Wash
ngton Encampment of Knights Templsrs will be held at
the Asylum, Of 10th and streets tomorrow Fri
lay) afternoon hapast o'clock to attend the funeral
of PastGeneralissimo Sir knight t. NJ. Cunningham So
ourning Sir Knights respectfully invited 10 attend
BY order Of the NJ T. Grand Commander:
may 17-lt& JOHN p WHITE, Recorder.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
SEVENTH WARD.

SEVENTH WARD.
Rsy- Messrs. Editors: Please announce
JOHN PETIT BONE as candidate to fill of the
ces in the Board of Common Council from the Seventh
Ward 'oIEhs.
NAV 2l-te
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
SIXTH WARD.

aS- Messrs. Editorss Please announce
Dr. S. IL MoKIM as a candidate for the Board Of Com
mon Council from the Sixth Ward, at the ensuing cleo
ton He will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
may 13-f
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
THIRD WARD.

THIRD WARD.
Rs- K. +. QUEEN Is announced as n can
diate the Common Council in the Third Ward at the
coming election in June, and will be supported by
may lS-tet MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

THIRD WARD.
ca CHARLES p. WANNALL, esq, Is an.
nounced a candidate the Board Of Aldermen from the
an 2s-te MANY CITIZENS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

- full Assortment of all kinds now in usei and the
best STATIONERY Of every variety, for sale by onr
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
RoCERIEs and LIQUORS at Auction.
" On Monday May 81, at 10 o'clock shall sell, at
the Grocery Sore Of 18th and Streets general
assortment Of
Groceries and Liquors Cofees, Teas
Crushed and Brown Sugars
Candles, Soap, Pepper Ginger, &c.
Whskey, Brandy, Wine Gin, and Cordial
Bacon Flour, Lard, Mackerel, and Salmon
Cigars and Chewing Tobacco
Large lot of Crockery Ware
Brooms Baskets, Buckets, and Mats
Large assortment Of Tubs, Sifters, and Rope
Lamp Oil, Spirit Gas, &C.
With numerous other articles usually found In o
grocery store
Terms: Sums of $50 and UNDER cash; that amount
and not exceeding $780, sixty days. 500, credit Of
sixty and ninety days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed
NAV os-4t A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FOURTH WARD.

FOURTH WARD.
Ra- Messrs. Editors; Please announce
Capt. +. A. TUCKER candidate for the Board OF Com
mon Council from the Fourth Ward. -
may 1O-te MANY NOIEhS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

FOURTH WARD
AJ- Mcssrs. Editors, Please announce
BENEDICT MILBURN q candidate to fill one OF the va
cancies the Board of Common Council for the Fourth
Ward.
may 12-te* MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

AS- Commu nicatiOns, adyer NJ NAV be len
and or ,ers of al kinds intended for this pap acas.
before - o'clock m either OF the following Seen a.
office OF Publication, Pennsylvania avenue
IT, H. Smiths Law Office, sth street, near the
house. x,,,.,d ayenu . and
18th street Island -, .+ leland
Craven Ashfords Police office, 1tn street, ~
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

The SlXteentn anniversary OF CHB blDIb IUCItIyi
adjourned from last Wednesday in consequence of the
Storm will be held tomorrow friday evening" at o'clock
in the Fourth Presbyterian Church. 9Th street.
Addresses by the Rev Asa d. Smith, d. d. and the Rev.
VIM. Adams, ID. u.
The public generally strangers and citizens cordially
invited. BY order of the Board of Managers:
NAV 27-lts NJ. H. MILLER, Secy.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
,SEHDND WARD
SECOND WARD.

Ca JOEL DOWNER is announced can
didate for reelection the Board of Common Council for
the Second Ward. MANY VOTERS. /.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FOURTH WARD.

announce GEORGE BURNS a candidate for the board q
Common Council from the Fourth Ward at the ensuin
election, and will be supported by 4s.t.
NAV 12-tf MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

aS- once ON Pennsylvania -, .nd stxth
side, between FOur-and-a-h
streets.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

GOLD PENS AND PENCILS new article
j Fine and medium Tooth-Brushes
Porte-sionnaies, yesta Boxes, Pocket Combs
Air-Balls, HatBrushes, CoatHook
Ladies' Penknives &C., &c. At
Winners cheap cash Stationery store.
may 2i-tr Sixth st., Louisiana avenue.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

NIEssRs. EDITORS, My name having been
M presented TO the voters Of the Fifth Ward as capd
for the Board Of Aldermen desire TO say most re
pecuy 10 my friends that decline being so considered
may 27-lr j. B. IARDELLA.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
FOURTH WARD

FOURTH WARD.
R1- WILLIAM p. MOHON, at the earnest soli-
citation of many friends has consented to become cand
date for membership the Board Common Council at the
ensuing election, and will be supported by
may 2l-te MANY VOTERS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
TALLY-Ho RAzoRs-wARRANTED.
BEREGEs, GRENADINES, &C.

HAVE just received another lot Of Bereges and dress
goods which will be sold very cheap Ladies In want
OF handsome dress goods at about half price, will please
give me a call. BROWNS Cheap Cash store, 80
Hall Brothers old stand, opp, Centre Market =
may CTR
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27
National Theatre.
PRICES OF ADMLSSIOl

PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Private Boxes s5 Circle and Psrquette 30 CENTS
Reserved rs cents; Orchestra seats rs cents Family
Circle 20 cs Third Tier SO cts Colored Gallery Is cts
r AwNS, VERY CHEAPI-A large lot OF
Lawns Just received, from cts. up Some very pretty
French and printed Jaconets warranted TO wash
and very cheap BROWNS Cheap Cash Store.
may 27-tr
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-27

TT is sufficient inform the public where this yalua
BILE Medicine be had, without attempting TO add TO
its fame by repeating the given
Of its efficacy in diseases arising from impury Of the
blood. Rheumatism, Scrofua, letter, Liver Complaint,
General Weakness, &c, &C. For sale at E
WlMERS cheap cash Stationery store,
may 24-tr sixth st.. near Louisiana avenue
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-08-12
81

The bill regulating the fees and costs Of
attorneys, marshals and clerks. OF the Circuit
Courts Of the United States, was discussed dur
Ing the morning hour.
Mr. Daniel made an Intellectual attempt 10
consider private bills and
The House went into Committee on the Gen
eral Appropriation bill.
Among the amendments adopted was one
approprating $4,000 for the support, cloth
ing and medical treatment of insane paupers
Of the District of Columbia, al such places a.
the Secretary of the Interior may in his dis
erection deem proper.
Mr.. Stanly offered an amendment apprOpri-
/ atng 100000 for the selection Of "a site and
the erection of buildings for the insane 10 this
/ District but
/ The Chairman ruled it ~ be out Of order
On motion OF Mr.. Nenable $1,000 were ap-
/ prUprated Tor the erection of a suitable pede--
tai IN Lafayette square. to place the equestrian
statue of General jackson now nearly com
pleted by Mills
/ An amendment was adopted. approprating
/ 800 900 for the construction and equipment OF
/ six revenue cutters
/ Other amendments were agreed to. when
the Committee rose, and the House adjourned
MONDAY AUGUsT 9.
Mr. Mann latter the reading of the Jour
nall rose and announced the death of his col
league the Hon Robert RantouI jun, Of the
State OF Massachusetts who died in thi, city
on Saturday night lie said the illness of Mr.
/ RantOul was very brief He was in the House
on Tuesday last and went home, having no
/ ioreboding of the sad event lie died OF cry
/ sipelas, which produced the common effect of
dsorderng and deranging the brain. His wife,
having been tclegraphed. arrived in this city
on Saturday morning; but the disease having
swollen his face aud closed las eyes. he found
/ 1t impossible to open them by nervous energy.
! He, however, begged that they might be open
ed by mechanical means that he might be
| gratifed by gazing for the last time upon that
face which, for twenty year, had she'd its
sunshine upon the pathway OF his life. And
she retained her hand in his until the hour OF
dissolution. lie was born in Massachusetts.
land had he lived until next Friday would have
been iorty-seyen years of age
Mr. Mann spoke in eloquent terms of the
private and public character of the deceased
and in the course Of his affecting remarks. al
luded to the father of the deceased now seven
ty-odd years of age and to the great loss which
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has sus-
tanned by the affecting dispensatlon. lie con
cluded by Offering the customary resolutions Of
respect.
Mr. Fowler likewise briefly addressed the
House on this melancholy theme, and moved Il
resolution making provision for the funeral ex-
penses.
Messrs. McLanahan, Mace, and Clarke also
addressed the House, and expressed the hope
that members would pause and reflect upon
the uncertainty of life, and profit by the mourn
full lesson.
The resolutions were then agreed TO- and the
House adjourned.