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Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

A Singular DiscOyery.

A few weeks since, while some laborers were
engaged in blasting out limestone in Buchanan,
Botetourt county, Va, they came across what
seemed to be a cave, with an entrance eight feet
high and upwards of one hundred feet long, hay
ing two apartments. They made an exploration
of the cave, and found in one of the apartments
some earthenware and large stone cross, having
some carving on it, which was SO much defaced
as not to be readable and in the other apart
ment they found skeleton seated on large
iron chest On opening the chest they found it
to contain gold coin to the value Of seven hun
dred and eighty-three dollars.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Delightful Spectacle!

man named Steingraver, convicted of muir
der, was hung at Ashland, Ohio, on the 3Oth ult.,
in presence of about FIVE thousand persons, the
populace having the day previous demolished the
iyard fence in order to acitness the ezecuton The
spectacle, it is said, was very revolving the pris
oner being heavy man, and the rope stretched
so much that he fell upon his knees. His neck
was unbroken, and he was then drawn up and
literally strangled, hanging about thirty minutes
before life was pronounced extinct.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
National Theatre.

The house was by no means crowded on the
occasion of the benefit of Lola Montez, on Satur-
day night Her performances were well re-
ceived and at the conclusion of them she ap-
peared, in obedience to general call, and ten
dered her thanks in the following words:
sLADIEs AND GENTLEMEN l return to you
my grateful thanks for your kindness to me during
my sojourn in your magnificent and extraordinary
city,
Poor thing she was thankful for small favors.
On being called out, she was insulted by some
man, who placed his thumb upon his nose and
waved his fingers at her. Her eyes flashing fire,
and gazing intently upon the man, she exclaimed
that she had not come there to be insulted, and
with another brief courtesy was Immediately out
of view. A general row followed, in which the
mob appeared determined to eject the offender !;
but few words from General Walter JONES' who
was near the spot, had the effect Of restoring
der and good humor, and won for him three hearty
cheers.
"Thc Bethrothal," a new play, is to be pro-
duced this evening. Mr.. Couldock and Miss Kate
Horn will form part of the dramdtis persona.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Mrs. SWISH elm's Opinion.

Mrs. S. is well known as the editress of popu-
lar paper at Pittsburg, and as a lady Of great
candor. In a recent number she says of Kossuth
that abe he angel or devil, saint or sinner, the
press of this country has manufactured him into
terrible bore and if its conductors would just
go to Hungary, take all their papers for the last
six weeks along with them, make them up into
wads and fire them at the Austrian soldiers, they
might easily kill the whole army without an
ounce of lead"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Kossuth and Jagisiio.

The metropolitan" Of Saturday last says;
"whilst reading this correspondence, between
Major Tochman and Kossuth, an incident wnich
occurred whilst Kossuth was prisoner In Iur-
key came to our remembrance AS II SHOWS sne
disinterested, generous character OF Madame
Tochman. we will mention it. When Miss
Davenport was in Washington, her admiration Of
Miss Jaeiellos character induced her to offer to
play, one night for her benefit. Miss Jagiello
thanked her for her kindness, told her she was SO
fortunate that, although an exile, she had found
friends that placed her above want, yet if she
would give benefit for Kossuth it would be
gratefully accepted. The benefit was given, and
the money derived therefrom placed at the dis
posa of the Secretary of State to be forwarded to
the prisoner. This is in striking contrast with
the reception given her by his family"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Notice.

THO THE EDITORS OF THE DAILY AMERICAN TEL
i EGRAPIl.-GENTLEMEN: My attention being called to
remarks in letter from Washington, published in the
Clipper" (of BamoreD February Ia, 1852 awarding
Mr. Bates the title of father Of the cheap postage system
In the United States Of America JAMES ROBERTSON of
York. do hereby enter this protest against said award
appeal to the people of the United States inquire into
the facts and render unto Caesar the things that Caesars
and unto my due; and will refer them TO the Hon
Mr. Potter Chairman of the Committee Post Offices &C.
last session TO the Hon William D. Merfck Of the Senate
In 1913; and TO the Hon. Amos Kendall Postmaster Gene
rail- in 1885 and thousands who have heard me advocate
II since $780, II any person persons 20 beyond that
date, to him or them willing TO yield the authorship
otherwise am its originator. JAMES ROBERTSON
feb 16--1t Of New York, Editor Of The Truth"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Mr.. Denpster,

Composer Of "The May Queen" "Lament Of the
Irish Emigrant," 81 The Blind Boy" &C.,
HAS the honor to announce his first BALLAD ENTER
III TAINMENT, at CARUsIs SALOON, (this seasoh,) on
Wednesday evening February 1sh including the following
songs "The Indians Complaint" 81 thee sweetly
SMILE" "John Anderson my Jo," "The Maid of Dee, y
Morning, Noon, and Night" The Barring O. the Door
Lament of the Irish Emirant" "The Dark Eye has left
u.s." "0h touch those thrilling chords again" Ny Nance,
o' Let love another, and The May Queen,"-in
three parts.
Tickets SO cents Concert to at eight o'clock
Books l2% cents.
Ga Mr.. DEMPsTER's second entertainment will be given
Friday evening, Goth instant and his third and last
Wednesday evening, 25th instant feb l6-3t
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
What. Frenchmen think or II.

We learn that meeting of Frenchmen, to con-
slider the late political events in France, took
place at st. Louis on the 28th ult. What is,
called 81 rotestation" was unanimously adopted;
declaring, among other things, that as French
men they protest-not only as Republicans and
Democrats, but as men and Frenchmen-against
the ignominious farce. performed by Louis Napo-
leon-"the impudent triumph of cunning medi-
ocrity."
We doubt not the people ofAFrance will have
some sober second thoughts on this subject; and
Wen bet our sandbox that the dynasty of Louis
Napoleon will die with himself, and by means of
assassination! That will be the coup d'etat
number two!
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!

TUST now the best and cheapest assortment of
81 Upholstered Chairs in the market, beautifully
carved
Also 80 Sofas Tee-aTete Upholstered in hair CLOTH
plush and damask.
Also dressing and plain Bureaus mahogany and walnut
and some elegant Wardrobes
Also beautiful Cottage Chamber Sets Mahogany and
walnut Bedseads Mahogany and walnut Secretaries
And general assortment of other Furniture Please call
and see. N Nj. McGREGOR,
feb 16-3taw4w Opp. Exchange Bank, It'll st.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

We learn that Mrs. Hodge, residing between
this city and Marlboro, Maryland, yesterday re-
ceived severe kick from horse, and that her
husband Immediately started for physician, but
got drunk before he had performed his errand,
and SO his poor wife died of her injury without
receiving any surgical aid.
On the 10th instant, man named James Caya-
naugh, living near Minersville, Pennsylvania,
tried to kill his wife by stabbing her. Failing in
this he seized his child and threw it into the fire
and burnt it to death He was arrested, and is
now in Jail.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Minnesota.

This Territory is about four times the extent
Of Ohio, and reaches675 miles from southeast to
northwest and lies between north latitude 400
8O/ and 500. The centre of the Territory is about
1000 miles in direct line from each ocean,
1000 from the Gulf Of Mexico, and 300 from
Hudson's Bay. Our continent will not be crowded
for some time to come
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
missionary Meeting Mt RyIand Chapel.

The annual missionary meeting Of Ryland
Chapel was held in that church last evening,
when an able and appropriate address was de-
hvered from Mark, oh. 16, v. Is, by the Rev. s.
Kepler Mr.. X. clearly showed that the duty Of
civilized man was to enlightcn the heathens Of
the earth. After this, collection was taken
up, and several propositions entertained, which
resulted in raising about one hundred and twenty
five dollars Truly, spirit Of liberality was
manifest, though the audience was rather small,
owing to the inclemency Of the weather; and it
was evident as the reverend speaker said. al that
the miser was not present which proved true
in about half an hour, by substantial aid to the
cause of missions. At an early hour the conpre
CATION were dismissed with cheerful hearts. and
highly pleased with the results Of the meeting.
May all who participated in this good cause re-
ceive from the trcasure-house of Heaven what to
them will be far better than gold.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
The Maine Inv.

Mr.. P. 7. Barnum has entered the field in ia
vor of the constitutionality of the Maine liquor
law, and takes the ground that if Congress has
power to prohibit the sale of liquor to the In
dams, and to authorize the search for, confsca-
ton and destruction of liquor intended for them,
the same right may be exercised by sovereign
State with regard to the persons living in its own
jurisdiction.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
The Rlrdsf

Who has not seen Steyenss aviary-his beau
tiful little birds leaping from bough to bough,
and chirping like living things? Now, these little
beauties are to be disposed of by a rafle and oil
any one has to do is, as "The Chicken" used to
say, to ego in and win" See the advertisement
n. B.-Mr. Stevens's advertisement of "Spring
Fashions" relates to hats, and not birds but
they are equally beautiful.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Congress To-day.

SENATE.-The CHAIR laid before the Senate a
report from the Secretary of the Interior, com
municating list of the applicants for pensions
under the several pension laws. Also communl-
cations from the Navy Department, with copies
of the Navy Register.
Mr.. CLARKE presented the petition of several
citizens of Rhode Island, praying Congress to
effect the release of Drayton and Sears, impris-
oned in the Jail in this city.
Mr.. CAss presented the memorial Of the trus-
tees of ST. Vincents Orphan Asylum of Wash
ington, praying grant of land for benevolent
purposes.
A message was received from the President of
the United States, calling the attention of Con-
gress to the imperfect manner in which the cen
sus returns of California have been completed
Referred to the Committee the Judiciary.
The bill making land warrants assignable was
reported, with recommendation that the Senate
disagree to the amendments made by the House.
After numerous petitions and reports, the bill
granting land to Iowa for railroad purposes was
taken up and Mr.. BELL addressed the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-On motion Of
Mr.. STUART the third week in April was set
apart for the consideration of Territorial bust
ness
Mr.. KENDRICK, from the Committee on Mileage,
introduced bill to repeal the proviso in the act
establishing the Territorial government of Oregon,
which limits the per diem of the delegates from
that Territory to the sum of $500
ly,n 4bo
duction of the mileage system generally; at the
conclusion of which,
Mr.. STEPHENS of Georgia, moved to lay the
bill upon the table; and the motion was disa-
greed to-yeas so, nays 1O1.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Wire Suspension Bridge.

The House Of Delegates of Virginia have
adopted resolution recommending that suit be
Immediately brought against the Pittsburg Wire
Suspension and Monongahela Bridge Company
for obstructing the navigation of the nlononga-
hela river
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

Bas~ There was storm-brewing look in the
atmosphere yesterday, and an attempt at snow
ing last night; but this morning old Sol awoke
with broad laugh upon his jolly face, and con-
tinued to look cheerful enough until some en-
vious clouds came athwart his face at noon. And
now all is gloom again. We must wait to see
what next
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
DRY GOODS AT COST FOR CASH.

WE commence this day to off large stock of
goods at prime cost for cash. Persons wishing very
decided bargains have the opportunity of getting goods
for 20 cent less than the usual price There is hum
bug mistake about the natter stock must be sod
compelled to have the for Spring supplies We
deem needless to enumerate wishing to buy
will find almost every article apperainng to ladies' gentle
mems and chidrens wear with Carpets Rugs, 0coths,
housekeeping Dry Goods generally call is solicited
to prove assertion YERBY MILLER,
feb l6-1m OPP. Centre Market. bet 7th and 9Th sts
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Mail Arrangements.

The arrangements for the expedited schedules
Orleans were closed on Saturday at the Post Of
fee Department, and will go into operation on
the LIST day of March next.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
The Death Penalty In Rhode Island.

The bill to abolish this penalty is now a law
in Rhode Island We are not acquainted with,
its Details nor with the substitutes proposed but
we are of the opinion that crime can be as effect
ually prevented by other means Us by the de-
structon of life, and that the certain demoraliza
ton proceeding from this practice is therefore
unnecessary
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Religious Liberty.

We learn that Archbishop Hughes intends t.
deliver a lecture on the subject of Religious
Liberty, as connected with the Catholic religion
in the United States, at an early day, in New
York
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Valuable Rectpey

The best means of keeping your store-shelves
free from cobwebs, dust, &c., is to advertise in
the "Daily American Telegraph" We can pro-
duce number of highly respectable testimonials
to the efficacy of this plan.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

RAJ Some sensible person has said If you
wish good bargains, buy Of people who advertise.
The increased amount of custom that a judicious
system of advertising brings to store enables
the proprietor to sell at smaller profit than those
can afford to who have an accidental customer
now and then.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
The Mammoth steamer Eclipse.

There is steamer being built out West with
an unbroken line of cabins three hundred feet in
extent. The Louisville Courier says that this
boat is certainly the greatest achievement of the
age, and will create new era in steamboat navi-
pation
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

BOYS CLOTHING
Pennsylvania aDenue, JetVeen 9th and 10Th streets.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR BOYS!
Boys and Childrens Clothing
Merit 10 NJ Shanks Iron Building.
GREAT ECONOMY!
WE have opened large and complete assortment and
w shall keep constantly on hand, and manufacture to
ORDER BOYS AND OHLLDREN'S CLOTHING, of every
description such Coats Vests Pants Roundabouts Shirts
Drawers &C., &c. of all qualities We will make to
Boys Clothing of the latest styles and most approved patterns
and have IL roduced such Clothing ready made
will best endeavors to have them made good and
cheap Heads Of families will find 1t economical to buy
their Boys and Youths clothing ready made.
ne Also, tho most complete, general and varied assort
of MEMS READYMADE CLOTHING to be found in the Dis
trict WILLIAM WALL
feb 16-H Penna. av, bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
A Temperance Dog.
ooh, man, the brute creation seel
How oft we need the spur,
When lessons of fidelity

When lessons of fidelity
Are taught by every curl"
The Amherst Cabinet speaks in words of COM
mendation of a young dog that has commenced
its career by striking demonstration in favor of
the principles of total abstinence. 1t managed in
some way to draw out the tap from a cider barrel,
and CALAMITY retained it until all the liquor was
spilled upon the ground
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
REMOVAL.

=. MUDD, MERCHANT TAILOR has removed to the store
l.. formerly occupied by Milan Harry, on Pennsylya-
avenue between th and 9th streets opposite the Centre
Market where he will he pleased to wait his old customers
and the public generally. lie has hand, and is
ceving, beautiful stock Of Cloths Cassmcres and Vesngs
Of the latest styles and fabrics which he pledges himself
make TO order in style that cannot be surpassed in this
city, with punctuaity and despatch The subscriber invites
examination Of his stock and pledges himself to give
satisfaction in all garments sold by him.
READY-MADE CLOTHING
will be offered very low for cash Purchasers DESTROYS of
getting welmade article, and calculated to give salts
faction both in style and durability, will do well to call and
examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere
N.B-I have always ON hantfa complete assortment of
Shirts Collars Crayats, Stocks, Suspenders and Under
dress, for gentlemen feb 14-tf
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

Bas~ Newspapers multiply in Baltimore. We
are in the daily receipt of the "Picayune," pub
lishcd every evening by W. b. f, Hyde, Glendour
Medairy, John M. Mills, John N. Wright, and
James Reilly, IAN association Of printers,) and
G. G. Lanpher, under the firm of HYDE, MEDAIRY
& Co. 1t is a clever Journal and is started on
the ENc plan
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

resolution has been adopted by the legsla-
ture of Georgia, requesting the Governor to have
a suitable monument erected near the State
HOUSE TO the memory of the late John Forsyth.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Baptizing.

The Rev Mr. Collins, of the Baptist Church,
immersed several ladies in the Potomac river,
near the site known as the old sugar-house,
yesterday .-Rpablic
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
Virginia sherifYaIty.

A proposition is now before the legislature to
allow the sheriffs appointed under the old con-
stitution to remain in Office one year. This would
clearly be an infringement of the new constitu-
ton, which contemplates the election of all officers
by the people
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
AT COST UNTIL THE 18TH OF MARCH.

WE shall this day to sell off at COST and
w tnue the until the 18th of March, to prepare
for large Spring supplies Our stock at present consists in
part of the following very desirable goods for the Ladies
Embroidered Capes Collars Sleeves, Cuffs, Bands &C.
Bonnet Neck and Sash Mbands
Kid Gloves; Ivory, Feather and PAPER Mache Fans
French worked CHEMISTS and Pocket Handkfs.
Tortoise Brazilian and Buffalohorn Tuck Combs.
AUCTION BARGAINS.
In addition to the above, have lot of auction bar
gains, to sell off at half their value, viz:
800 pieces Bonnet Rbands at 2 cents per yard, worth
25 cents
5000 yards Braid and Gimp Trimmings for ladies' dresses
only cents per yard
$50 dozen spoos of Cotton 200 yards SPOOL only IS
cents Dozen equal to Coatss Cotton in quality and
quantity, which sells at so cents per dozen.
With many other bargains to which invite the atten
ton of the Ladies. MAXWELL SEARS,
feb 1n-3teod Pa. bet. 9th and 10th streets.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

A1~y v. b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent
authorized to make collections for in the cities OF
New York. and Philadelphia and is duly empowere 80 Nv
advertisements and subscriptions at the rates as
His receipts will be regarded as payments; III, m build
Boston, Congress street. New York, rbostnnt
afr
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

HABITUAL DRUNKARDs.--A bill is before the
Louisiana legislature that proposes to place ha-
bitual drunkards in the same position, in regard
to the management of their property and their
family affairs as that which the law assigns to
lunatics and minors.
This bill is just, and should become law in
all parts of the United States, and also in Wash
ington city
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

BsfsN 1t is said, we know not how truly, that if
q tallow candle be placed in gun and shot at
door, it will go through without sustaining injury;
and if musket ball be fired into water, it will
not only rebound, but be Aattened as if fred
AGAINST n substance
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16
JUST OPENED,

JUST OPENED,
AIDES and Gentlemen's White Hosiery
i Mixed, Lead-colored, and Black do
Misses Cotton Gloves
Superior Lily White, Palm Soap
Fine Tooth Combs, Dressing Combs
Porte-monnaies at 25, 371% &C.
Brown Windsor Soap Side Combs
And variety of Fancy Goods in general, at
MRS COLLISIONS Fancy Store,
feb 14-tr Sixth ST., cor. of Louisiana av.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

NGS We like ventilation in churches, public
halls, &C., but there was too much of it at the
Smithsonian Institution on Saturday night.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-16

% Copies of the "TELEGRAPH may at an ues &c oo
WILLIAM ADAM Pennsylvania avenue near az street.
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National Theatre.
OLD PRICES RESTORED!

Private Boxes So Dress Circle Parquete SO cents
Reserved Seats 10 cts Orchestra Seats rs cts Family
Circle rs cts. Third Tier so cts Coored Gallery Is cts
MONDAY EVENING, Feb 16, 1852, will be performed
the and original play, in five acts, entitled THE BE-
TROTHAL. Marsio, Ia wealthy merchant Mr. CouLDocK.
Fppa, Miss KATE HoRN Pas la Bayadere, by Miss ANNA
Overture by the Orchestra The evenings
tainment will conclude with the farce of THE VIRGINIA
MUMMY feb I'D
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nasa See Telcgraphic Dispatches, &C., in the
sixth column of the third page.