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Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Scott In the south.

Among the Southern Whig papers opposed
to Gen. Scott, none was more firm and infexible
than the Petersburg Intelligencer. 1t was un-
erences for another. What is now its language !?
Upon whateUer other points Gen. Scott may
be assaled his position on the platform is altogether
impregnable. The day has gone by when
the American people can be persuaded that Win
field Scott is either rogue or q coward. Had
his love of money been able to overcome his love
of country he would have listened to Mexico's
offer of million Of money and an imperial dia-
dem; and had he been q coward, successive
Presidents of the United States, including Jack
son and Polk, would never have entrusted him
with the command of the gallant armies Of the
Union. 1t says little for Jackson or Polk, when
the charge is made that they entrusted the safety
and honor of the country to the keeping Of a
copard.
"But what marvellous change has taken
place in the Democracy in the last four years. In
1848, when General Taylor was before the country
as a candidate for the Presidency, the Democracy
were excessively indignant, because, as military
man was to be the candidate Of the Wings, they
hed not selected Scott instead Of Taylor-that
Scott had claims upon the Wing party which, in
their estimation, were thousand-fold stronger
than those of Old Zac. But now it is quite
another thing, and Scott after all their glorifca-
ton, turns out, according to their account, to be
a rogue and coward and the beauty of the
operation is, that If they tell the truth now, they
must have known it at the very time when they
were besmearing him with their praises--for
these charges were based on occurrences which
were alleged to have transpired as far back az
1909 or 10. Such is Democratic consistency,
and such il will ever be-"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The Proud General.

The New York Mirror tells the following story:
Some four years ago, young man called at our
Office to subscribe for the Weekly Mirror. In the
course Of conversation, he stated that he was a
returned volunteer from the Mexican war;" and,
instead of loafng about New York, and begging
aims of the corporation Of the city and the egis-
lature of the State he had been off to Wisconsin,
bought farm, opened store, and was already
postmaster of the village. His bright eye, ener-
getic manner, and manly determination to fight
his own way through the world, interested us at
once; and on bidding him goodbye, as he left
the Office, we remarked, "we shall next hear
from you as member of the legislature"
This morning we had visit from the young
man, whose first words were: "Your prediction
has been fulfilled. have been member of the
legislature and clerk of the House." " How are
your politics ?" we asked. His reply was: =" l
am Democrat, but, out of gratitude for one who
saved my lfe l shall vote for Scott
"How is that"
"Why, sir, when was lying on the stone floor
in the Hospital at Jalapa, parched with fever, and
covered with sores, with no one to look after me,
Gen. Scott came in and went around among all
the sick and wounded. He came to me and asked
if was wounded l told him was not but
was very sick, and could not live many days.
me if was well tended. / told him l had no at
tention at all. He then stopped down, lifted up
my feeble arm, felt of my pulse, examined my
fever sores, and sent for the surgeon, and asked
him why l was thus neglected. The Surgeon
sent for his Assistant who, in turn, sent for the
Steward of the Hospital The General charged
them to take good care of me; and, on leaving,
told me, if they did not, to report at to him.
So, you see, sir, he saved my life by his kindness,
as he did hundreds of others, and should be a
scoundrel not to vote for him. They say he is
proud So he is on horseback-on the battle
field he is Major General Scott; but of, he is a
kind hearted, humane man."
This is true story, and story to tell.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Fuss and Feathers y,

This epithet is used in derision by all of our
adversaries. Whence came it? It's origin is said
to have become matter of grave inquiry among
the learned political philologists. 1t appears to
be more venerable, however, than they have
supposed The Covington (Ky.) Journal says ::
"The epithet, Fuss and Feathers was first
applied to Scott at Lundy's Lane, by the British
The tall hero went into the fight with very
large plume and was SO active and earnest in
hurrying on and encouraging his men-frst at
one point, then at another-that the enemy thought
he was little tussy. Scott, with his tall form,
large plume, and dashing gallantry, was con-
spicuous mark for the bullets of the British. He
had two horses killed under him, was shot in the
side, afterwards in the shoulder, and finally had
his feathers shot off. After that the British
called him Fuss and Feathers"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The baltimore Tragedy.

On Sunday evening about o'clock, man
named William Williams killed his wife and
stabbed a man named Samuel Abbot. Williams
and his wife had separated short time since,
and on Saturday last she had moved into the
house in which the occurrence took place. On
Sunday evening he went to the rear of the house
and gained admittance into the yard by jumping
over the fence, and found Abbot, of whom he had
been jealous, sitting in the back room, Mrs. Will
liams at the time sitting on the steps leading up
stairs conversing with him. Williams imme-
diatey rushed upon Abbot, inficting two deep
and severe wounds upon him.
Mrs Williams then stepped between them, and
threw her arms around her husband, and Abbot
made his way out of the house, and ran to his
mothers, short distance off Williams then
attacked his wife and inflicted three wounds
about the shoulder, one of which entered the
lungs She was caught in the arms of one Of
the neighbors, and expired almost instantly.
He then surrendered himself to the watchmen,
saving he had done the deed. He was conveyed
to the watch house. and thence to Jail for an ex-
animation.
When Williams was informed at the watch
house that his wife was dead, he wept, but said:
"Any one would do as he had done!' We do
not think with him.
Abbots wounds, though Of very serious and
painful nature, are not thought, under ordinary
circumstances, likely to prove fatal.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
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general by medical ultraisms while he rciby de-
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the numerous publications which have obtained such
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Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

Ra- II. n. R.-The triple RS, perceive In the ma
jorty of our exchanges stand forth in bold relief It has
carried hope the hearts Of thousands has performed
the most remarkable record has raised the dy
ing invalid from bed Of misery to the Of health and
pleasure in few days. it has put flesh upon the wasted
FORM and new life the worn-out trunk II will stop the
most cruel pangs of pain in instant and the most
ormenting Toothache in secondthe most acute Rheu-
matte pains in few minutes-Diarrhaa Dysentery Neu.
ralga Sick Headache and all other nervous, bilious, or
rheumatic pains almost instantly 1t is magicke in its
effects In England, Russia, France Austria, the chief
physicians to their Maeses have been staggered at its
markabe efficacy and electrical speed in stopping pain and
curing its cause In all ask for Railways Ready Re-
lief
aa- For sale by @. sTorr Co. and ". II. GnMAN.-Ea
july 2-eo3t
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

OUT-DooR EXERCISE. One of the old-fashioned
sons of Esculapius, on being asked by patient
what were the best means for preserving health,
replied, "Out-door exercise" "And what" ad-
ded the patient, sis the best way to avoid taking
cold?" The doctor again answered, "Out-door
exercise" "And pray, doctor, do tell me how
shall get an appetizer" "Why, by outdoor ex-
ercise" Nothing so true, because it is the voice
of nature. Franklin, who well understood the
rules of health, observed, Dress moderately,
and take plenty of exercise, and you won't blame
the climate of Philadelphia for sins of your own
making"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The Tender Point.

The Union quotes from the Cincinnati Inquirer
the only effort we have seen Of late to set Gen.
eral Pierce right on the religious test question
It says:
"They 1.-THE Whigsl tell all foreigners not to
vote for him. because he was born in the United
States, whose constitution excluded oil adopted
citizens forever from being President or Vice
President; and
"They tell the Catholics not to vote for him,
because he was born in New Hampshire, whose
constitution debars all Catholics from office"
Neither Of these assertions is correct. The
first is almost too great an absurdity for the col
umns Of the Inquirer or Union; and the second
is paltry attempt to whip around trouble
these papers cannot get over
The real point is this: "An Old Countryman, ;"
through the columns of Democratic paper at
Cincinnati, urged against General Pierce the
charge that he had opposed the abolition of the
religious test in New Hampshire, and his charge
was copied into several Wing papers. George
M. Dallas, in public speech in Philadelphia,
replied to the charge, by asserting that General
Pierce was in favor of the repeal, and that the
Wings Of Nep Hampshire had opposed ii. The
National Intelligencer thereupon proved from the
record that e religious test had been perpetuated By
the potes Of the Democrats Of Neo Hampshire!
His friends claim for him that General Pierce
then uoted Nth the Wigs but if he did, his infu.
ence must certainly have been very limited in his
own party.
We have seen many boasts in the Democratic
papers of the pure democracy of New Hamp-
shire We love the true spirit Of democracy,
but not that which disfranchises men on account
Of their religious opinions.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The French Minister.

SHADY SIDE COTTAGE July 7, 1852.
To the Editors Of the National Intelligeacrr:
GENTLEMEN: The National Integencer Of this morning
that the alleged recall Of the Minister Of France Is
incorrect &C., stated by the Courier des Etats Uns
Annexed is the excerpt:
Etats Unis venir Paris vertu dun congo En- son
absence les aares de France seron dton par M
ree-Boeau, premier secretaire de la iegation
Also the editorial of another Paris journal
The letter of Mr. Barney against de Sartges Ambas
sador of France Washington has produced much
ton in the diplomatic quarters The accusations Of the
American Senator of the utmost gravity, and NJ de
sarges needs to clear HIMSELF If ne can as soon as posi-
President France has expressed his intention of recalling
him forthwith.
" The end is not yet" @r.A
In your editorial you are pleased to remark:
"We add that have to believe that his
call withdrawal from the Mission would be as little agree
able to the 1t would be to society here and
elsewhere"
This to most surprising; for it in the saloon Of
the junior editor of the National Integepcern the
Of FIVE Foreign Ministers and eight distinguished la
dies that Mons arges deliberately took out his cgarcase
lighted at the chandelier in the centre of the
loon handed another to Foreign Minister and offered his
smoking cigar to light by which promptly declined by
this gentleman who waited until he had left the presence Of
ladies' and was in the passage
The same offence committed Senator Gwins bril-
liant ball.
have to remark if smoking cigars in ladies' saoons-if
violating the Sabbath and annoying his neghbor by dis
charging firearms while others attending divine wor-
hpf manfesng his contempt of the usages of society
by inviting young ladies to bachelors establishment,
without the protection Of father mother sister, or broher
the assertion that his recall withdrawal from
the mission would be little agreeable to the
would be to society here and elsewhere then the
of society has degenerated far below my estimate of
what is due to refinement or civilization
Has the sympathy of the community been excited by his
courageously holding to bail under penalty of 900
that will not assault beat him within twelve months
$4,000 damages for bringing him into contempt and rid
iculef pause for reply.
Respectfully, your obedent servant
1t JOHN BARNEY.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

D6s@ Mr.. League, of Baltimore, who some
months ago attempted to shoot Joseph Creamer,
the alleged seducer of his daughter, made another
attempt on Monday last; but lady, who saw him
taking his aim, threw up the gun, and caused the
load to be discharged in the air. Either League
or Creamer should be taken care Of
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

How TO SOFTEN HARD WATER.-A half ounce
of quick lime dipped in nine quarts of water, and
the clear solution put into barrel of hard water,
the whole will be soft water as it settles clear
This is prac ticable and practical recipe or di-
rection. But the precipitate will not be chalk,
as the Scientific American states, unless the hard
ening substance is lime or chalk, which is sell
dom the case. Common hard water contains
gypsum, as well as carbonate of lime or chalk,
both of which will be removed by the solution of
lime as aboye-Prof De,oeu
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

RS- Improvement, Progress, Growth
These the order Of the day. and the elements of
the great advancement in operation in the medical
world New light bazes up old practices and old mix
lures discarded The six astonishing combinations in
the Mustang Lnment enable it to penetrate esh nerve
and muscle and drive out disease and assist nature to
her lost powers and become healthy. This Is evil
IDENTIFY the true Of its very great success and is also
the why prescribed and recommended by phys
clans that acquainted with its surprising virtues
Wit
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Messrs. Stephens and Company.

Inv ooieioie ShPPei nayS'
"We do not look upon the objections by the
gentlemen above named as valid against General
Scott. The Convention which nominated him
first passed platform of principes among
which was an express recognition of the Com
promise measures, including the fugitive slave
law, and pledge of its party and its candidate
that said law should be duly enforced. The plat,
form was erected that the candidate who might
be nominated should know the principles upon
which it was expected that he would conduct the
government if elected. His acceptance of the
nomination upon the conditions prescribed
amounted to as direct and binding pledge as
though he had approved, item by item, every
principle embraced in the platform. He took the
nomination with the conditions annexed and
must comply with them if elected, or forfeit his
honor to the country, which it can hardly be sus-
pected Gen. Scott would do for little brief au-
thority
GAS to his being supported by Abolitionists, il
would seem to be ridiculous to impute it to him
as an offence. Both General Scott and General
Pierce are pledged to the Compromise acts; and,
in that respect, Abolitonists have no choice, ex-
cepting as may regard personal preference or at
tachment to party. The election of either will
secure the continuance Of the fugitive slave law
and we presume that neither will refuse to re-
ceive votes even of the Abolitionists"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

B6Ss Messrs. Stephens and Company refuse to
support General Scott because, as they profess to
think, he does not avow himself with sufficient
distinctness in favor of the "inality of the Com
promise !" and in either direct or indirect man.
ner, give their support to the Democratic party
Of their States, which is made up in good part of
avowed Secessionists. Patriotic Messrs. Stephens
and Company
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The IsIaud.

The wonderful improvement Of this section of
the city now going on excites the admiration Of
every one who looks upon it. We are informed
by careful observer that there are at this time
one hundred and twenty flour houses finishing and
in progress Of erection--twenty-four brick and
one hundred framed.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

E BURNETT would respectfully inform his friends
HI and the public generally that he is prepared through
his Agent j. O. WEAVER, to furnish Balls, Parties, We'd
dinQs Excursions, &c. at the lowest rates Also al
ays on hand and for sale CoDfectioneres Of all kinds
French and Candy, Oranges, Lemons, &c. &C. Ice
Creams and Water Ices served in his Saloon well in
all parts of the city His Creams are OF all avors and Of
the very best material. Call and try.
a saloon and Store door east from the corner Of
sp io~stsosm J. q. WEAVER, Agent
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Little PedIington and the Pedlingto,
mans.

We are Of the few who have never read this
story, which, the whole world assures us, fully
sustains the impression its title conveys to every
mind. 1t is from the pen Of John Poole, ESQ.,,
London, and, after having been "got up every
where, and in every possible form and style, du-
ring the past fourteen years, is at length intro
duced TO us by the Appletons, Of New York, in
the uniform Of their neat and well-printed "Pop-
ular Library" The price Of the two volumes is
but 90 cents. For sale at Taylor & Maury's.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The Union ON GEN. Scott.

Mr.. Richie was editor of the Union in l848,
and here is what he said of Gen. Scott
"Gen. Scott is an older soldier than General
Taylor, one who is at least equally if not more
accomplished, and who has distinguished himself
by more and as brilliant battles during the war
who captured Vera Cruz and the Castle, and the
capital of Mexico, and one, too, who has more
qualities of a civilian, and is better known as
Whip -
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
The French Minister.

The National Intelligencer Of this morning On.
nounces that the statement heretofore made, on
the authority Of the "Courrier des Etat Unis,"
that M. LB CoMrE sARTroEs, the Minister Of
France, had been recalled, is incorrect
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Congress To-day.

tSENATE.--After petons and reports, Mr.. Gle
MEMS introduced a joint resolution providing for
the election of public printer at the present
and each succeeding first session of each Con-
gress by each House, at prices = per cent. below
the prices of 1919!
A bill defining the subdivisions of certain pub
lie lands in the State of Alabama was taken up
and adopted
The bill to amend the act to provide for the
better security of the lives of passengers on yes
sells propelled in whole or in part by steam was
taken up and debated.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. - The House
resumed the consideration of the joint resolution
of the Senate authorizing the Postmaster Gen
eral, in his discretion, to declare plank roads
post routes; and it was passed.
A number of executive communications were
laid before the House.
The House went into committee on the Senate's
amendments to the deficiency bill.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Potatoes! Potatoes!!

SMALL new lot of best quality White Mercer Potatoes,
n in prime order for table and planting at low rate
Also quality and good cheap-both kinds
at wholesale and retail
Families respectfully informed that pure Groceries
can he mt IN for them at order with the srcest recude
as to quality weight and price, and sent promptly
to their dwellings, either for cash approved credit First
quality Rio Coffee at 9 cents per pound.
a' ~ G. EVANS
9th street, west end of Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
CONTINENTAL GUARDS EXCURSION!

rINHE Continental Guards respectfully that
their fret excursion will be given Tuesday evening"
July 90 1882 for which purpose they have chartered the
steamer Columbia.
wharf (Washington) at 81 o'clock the Navy Yard at ~
O'Clock; and Alexandria at 81 o'clock, and proceed down
the Potomac far Indian Head stopping at Fort
Washington sufficiently long afford the company thor
ough view Of the forcaon return to the city at
hour.
superior coton band has been engaged. Supper and
other refreshments will be furnished at reasonable prices
Bs- Tickets, admitting gentleman and ladies' Si-to Dc
had at the places of the executive committee and NJ
the boat. A.,
~ Georgetown Navy Yard omnibuses Will be at the
wharf on the return of the boat the conveyance of
sengers to either place. ~
D. b. CLARKE
]. Q. A. CRUPPER,
J. TUCKER,
j. M. GRIMES,
J. T. CASSELL
@. BISHOP,
iune 2q-dd Executive Committee.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
THE ONLY ORIGINAL 2
NOW FOR BARGAINS!

WE would respectfully inform the ladies of the District
w and the public generally that commence to-day
to offer stock of Summer Goods Of all kinds at greatly
reduced prices in order to them out nearly pos
sible.
We shall offer many styles of Dress Goods at from 20 TO
30 per less than the regular prices we are deter
mined to sell them by the middle of August when we
purpose to take an inventory of our stock.
We have hand considerable lot of Muslin Sleeves,
Chemsets Collars Capes &c of the auction goods ad
verified in the early part of the season, which we have
and marked down at very low figure in order
TO run of the entire lot.
Ladies and all in want Of goods in line will find it
greatly their advantage to examine stock and prices
before purchasing adopt the principle of closing out
goods at this Of the year, If at loss
iy 3-dSt W. M. SHUSTER a co.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
Union Hall,

Situated on C street, betpeen 9Th and 7m streets,
IN rear of Brocns Hotel.
rHE abovenamed House has been fitted up In superior
stye, by WILSON HAYWARD, expressly for the accom-
mediation of their friends and the public generally The
Bar is well supplied with the very best Vines Liquors. u
g1rs de- - ,,soxy
iv a-1ws w. H. HAYWARD.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

pey Gen. Scott, without the Compromise plat
form, could never have been our leader, but with
il we are ready to follow him into the thickest of
the fight, expecting ere long to emerge with him
victorious. Mobile Advertiser,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07
NOW you CAN GET THEM |!

0NH0SE persons who called for "TALLY-H0" RAZOhs
i last week, and disappointed informed that
WIMER has another supply, just received to-day Also,
Saunders's celebrated Metallic Razor Strop
Howards Magic do.
Emersons do, with metallic composition In the handle
COAT-H00KS of different qualities, &C., &c., at the
CHEAP CASH STATIONERY STORE
iuly ctr 9th ST., near Louisiana avenue.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-07

Had the Wings established the t~o-thrdS rule
they never would have made nomination at ALL
State Sentinel.
They might have adopted your mode--thrown
all their prominent men overheard, taken up the
"Ohio Blacksmith" and sworn he was just the
man they wanted They might have done that,
and given your general pretty fair race at that
Wabash Express.