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Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-07
pLAsTERERs', BRICKLAYERs', MAsoNs AND
CARPENTERS, TOOLS

TVNRowEiS, Mitring Tools, Hammers, and Brushes for
Plasterers; Bricklayers Trowels Stone Masons Ham
mers and Trowels.
GARDEN TOOLS
Hoes Rakes, Shoves, Spades Trowels Lines for gar
dcnng.
FISHING TACKLE
Joined Bamboo and Reed Rods, Sea Grass and Hemp
Lines, snoods and Hooks, in great variety.
BkISTLE AND FEATHER BRUSHES
warranted not to to pieces Whtewash Paint Sweep
ing, scrubbing, busting, Shoe and Fly Brushes
HARDWARE.
Locks, Latches, Bolts, Hinges, Screws, &c.
CUTLERY.
Ivory Buffalo, Ebony Rosewood and Bonehandle Knives
and Forks Butchers, Cooks and Bread Knives Pen and
Pocket Knives in great variety.
BASKET WARE.
Children's Carriages Market Baskets, Work do Fancy
do together with large collection too numerous to men
ton Just received New York. Philadelphia and Ba
more for sale at the Old Variety and Hardware Store
pennsy vana avenue, one door from 9th street, by
GEO. SAVAGE
And Penna av, opp. Seven Buildings, First Ward by
27-H JOSEPH j.. SAVAGE q CO
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News by this Mornings Mails.
Missouri Democratic state Convention.

state COnvomIlOns
ST. Louis, April 6.
The Democratic State convention met at Jeffer-
son City yesterday. About sixty counties were
represented, After u temporary organization,
and calling the list of delegates, the convention
adjourned till the afternoon.
AT the afternoon session, the convention organ
lied permanently by electing John w. Kelley
president, Gustavus NJ Bower and A. Hunforth
vice presidents and W. II. Graves and j. P. Amart
secretaries. Mr.. Graves having declined, H. A.
Meyer was elected
On motion, committee of two from each cleo
toral district was appointed by the president to
report upon credentials, and similar committee
to adjust the basis of representation. Each COM
mttee was composed of fourteen members, equally
divided between the Benton and anti-Benton men.
Nothing has occurred so far to destroy the har-
mony of the meeting, and the best feeling pre-
walls. The convention then adjourned till to-
morrow morning.
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Hall & Brother

IIAVE removed to the Magnificent Store-house Just
III finished, with FOUR SPLENDID SALES ROOMS,
Lathams Bank, and opposite McGregors Furniture
Store It'll street. So Turn the of Miss Dermos
new building, and you can't keep from finding u.s. go
We are opening, from New York and Philadelphia,
OF the largest stocks of New Goods brought to this
market, comprising large lot Of
Handsome Dress Silks of every kind and dress materials
of every description
Grape Shawls of every kind, some extra rich
500 Ladies' and Misses Straw Bonnets
1000 pieces Bonnet Ribbons new style, very handsome
Gentcmens of all kinds
Boys wear Of all kinds
Domestic Goods of all kinds
Carpetings, Mattngs, Oil Cloths, and Rugs
And every description of Goods usually kept In DryGoods
Stores which guaranty to soil cheap they be
had In New York Philadelphia and cheaper than they
be had in any other establishment IN the District
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended towards
at the old stand hope, by giving every attention to
please, to continue the same, and have larger increase of
business we have commodious house and much
cheaper rent.
mar 27-d2w HALL BROTHER.
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sHAWLs AND VIsITEs.

WYE have fitted up expressly for the sale OF
w Shawls, Visitcs, Nantes, &c. The stock in our
Shawroom will be found complete, embracing the follow.
ing:
IS White Embroidered Grape shaws, ranging in prices
from SIS to 1925
so Plain White Grape Shaws, all grades and prices
SO Plain and Embroidered Colored Grape Shaws
100 Cashmere, Beregc and Mouslin Shaws, all styles
20 Medium and low-priced Visites
10 Vscs and Nantes, latest Paris and New York styles
Ladies will find ii greatly to their advantage to give
call sell them Vscs and Nantes for less prices
than they buy the materials. We have also very
handsome stock Of Ladies' Dress Goods.
YERBY MILLER,
Shawl and Visite Depot,
mar 26-1m Opposite Centre Market.
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Cincinnati EIection-The River.

CINCINNATI, April 8.
At the municipal election yesterday the whole
Democratic ticket was elected. The councils arc
Democratic by to majority. Thelast council
was Wing.
The river is rising at the rate of one foot per
hour, and the water is already up to the houses
west of Main street. \ very high food is apprc
hended.
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Defeat OF Neal Dow, the GreRt Champion
Of the Maine Liquor Law.

PORTLAND, Me-, April 9.
Albion X. Paris, Democrat, was to-day elected
mayor of this city, over Neal Dow, Wing and
Temperance. The vote stood: Paris, 800;
Dow, ,49G. The Democrats elect four aldermen
to three Wings and twelve councimen to nine
Wings. The vote is the largest ever polled.
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LADIES' CATER LACEs

LADIES CATER LACES
lust RECEIVED, this day. n large assortment Of black
~ and colored Cater Laccs Also additional supply of
Gentemen's Opera Boots and Congress Caters
Ladies' white and black Satin Slippers and Cater Boots
Misses and Chidrens Fancy Boots
Boys and Youths Congress Caters and KoSSuth Ties
All Of which will be sold at the lowest possible price the
same can be bought for in the city.
RE~ Call and examine for yourselves at
r. B. GRIFFIN'S,
Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets,
mar 4-tr next door To- W. Harper Co.
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Parker's Fancy Store!
NEW GOODS .

IUST ARRIVED, rcr steamer Humboldt, expressly for
~ sales
& cartons rich aud beautiful Ribbon
4 do do French Flowers
% very latest styles Shell Tuck Combs
~ pairs newest style Bracelets
elegant Pearl Hans
20 Sanda-wuOl Fans, very pretty
10 cartons Ladies' faucycolorcd aui whe Ma gloves
IN PERFUMERY-
81 dozen luhin's Finest Extracts
10 Rose and Musk Soap
IA - new patterns Jars Of romatum
10 very superior Hair Oils
i Gucrlain Illustrate, for identifying and pro
melting the growth Of the human hair
case l56 DOZEN 10 An farna Cologne in octagon and
long hotties and some in wicker bottles
BAY Rum Madame Jayegrias distilleryl
Rouge, Face Powder. &c, &c. PARKERS
Comb, Fancy, and Perfumery store,
feb 2e-t under National Hotel,
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mar 2T--3in
Grand Military and Civic Ball!

On Easier Monday Evening, IprW T., I6o2.
rTIIE Committee of Arrangements of the WALKER
SIIARPSIIOOTERS announce to their fellow-citizcns,
that having made unusual preparations for grand Military
and Civic Ball the above evening" at JACKSON HALL,
hoy the public that this Ball will in every respect
surpaEs any heretofore given by them The Committee
have procured the very best Coton Music and all the
pointmcns and arrangements will be of the first order
and calculated to insure entire qualification.
Officers of the Militia of the District and members Of the
several Volunteer Companies of this and cities tho
may attend this Ball. requested to appear in full uni
form.
TcSets-S1-may be obtained Of the principal Druggists,
Mt the Music Stores and of any member OF the Committee,
who will furnish cards of invitation to the lacs. An
abundant supply Of refreshments will be provided for TIE
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PITTsBuRG, April 8.

PITTsBuRG, April 8.
A freshet has occurred in consequence of the
rise in the Monongahela river. There are now
% feet of water in the channel, and the river
rising rapidly. At Brownsville there so feet Of
water, which has reached within four feet of the
bridge, and is still rising rapidly. rise is ex
pectcd in the Allegheny, as the rains have been
general
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LOOK HERE. LOOK HERE!

person persons in want of cheap Sofas
Chairs, Bureaus Tables, Wardrobes, Bedsteads auy
other kind of Furniture they would do well by calling at
the Furniture Store the corner of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, Cup stars over Wimsats Grocery
Store where be found large assortment of Furniture
which will be disposed the reasonable terms
Call and for yourselves great bargains may be had
j. s. EWELL h co.
n Bwe prepared to make to order every variety Of
Cabinet and Chair work. also the repairing of furniture
repanng and recanng old chairs Also the Undertaking
business promptly attended to.
mar 1Q-3m j. 5. r. & Go.
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The Markets,

New YORK, April 3.
Sales to-day of $500 bales of cotton at Ssc. for
middling Uplands, and SIC. for Orleans being &c.
advance. Sales of s, 800 bbls. flour at S4 80 for
State brands, and $4.373@$4.44 for Southern.
Sales of $500 bushels mixed corn at 67(G6Sc.;
and 10000 bushels rye at 78G79c.
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HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.
< CARTONS best quality Kid Gloves
- 80 boxes Ladies' Spring and Summer Gloves
rs do Mems Thread, Silk, and Kid Gloves
ca dozen Half Hose, plain and striped
$50 do Ladies' Cotton Hosiery, embracing all styles
Is do Silk Hose
20 bundles Undcrshirts suitable for spring and summer
Childrcn's Hose, Half Hose Gloves, &c, &c.
YERBY MILLER,
mar 26-1m Centre Market.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
The Misunderstanding OF the Europa.

NEW YORK, April =! p. IN.
Stocks are firm and tending upward. Sales of
three thousand barrels of -four have been made
ut $4.3l0S4.j0 Grain is unchanged. Cotton
is firm.
The Europa sailed to-day, and took out sixty
passengers and five thousand dollars in specie.
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The Markets-Freshets.

BALTIMORE, April Pa p. m.
Sales of eighteen hundred barrels Howard
street. and twelve hundred barrels City Mills
flour have been made to-day at S4.0Gt Grain
and other things are unchanged
The river at Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and else
where, is very high, and still rising, overlooking
the banks, and doing much damage.
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FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE.

L ANN IN FAh w WV FUN SALE.
TINE subscriber offers for sale his Farm situated
about five miles from w Washington ID. c., in Prince
Georges county, Nd 1t contains 17S! acres, more
than 80 of which is fine alluval meadow, producing
n ton and half of hay to the acre, but which un-
dor improved cultivation would produce at least two
tons. Hay sells in the Washington market at from
Sl4 to $40 per ton, About four of the place is
marsh, covered with several feet in thickness Of
black earth the result of decaycd vegetation, which
properly compostcd, is n from which the up
land may be enriched at reasonable cost About
so acres of the farm is woodand-growth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except the meadow, is
undulating and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing. There many springs of excellent water on
the place, and it is noted for its heathfuness The
soil of the greater part Of the upland is sandy loam
underlaid by clay-in some places, clay predomina-
ting. About Is acres could be divided into small gar
denng farms, giving nearly equal quantity of wood
and arabic land to each. There is orchard of $50
peach trees and 80 apple trees the place, all bear
ing; also about two hundred apple trees ready for
grating 1t is well fenced. The buildings log
house of four rooms with frame addition of three
rooms meat house of sundricd brick, log kitchen
separate from the dwelling, corn house stable,
riago-housc, &c. There is stream of water running
through the place. with sufficient water and fall for
small mill. Price, $40 per acre. Tenns-onc-third
cash; long credit for the residue if desired or
would be exchanged for real estate in the city OF
Washington MARTIN BUELL.,
At Buell. Il Blanchard Printing Office,
March a. Sixth street south of Penn av.
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The Robbery of the BarIue Missouri
Disaster.
BosToN, April 6.

11VoIUENJ
pittmnn, the master Of the ship Sterling, con-
victcd of plundcring the barquc Missouri, and
pixcy, the master of the Missouri, who had pre-
viously pleaded guilty, say that the wreck was
accidental, and the plundering an after-thought
The schooner Mary, from Philadelphia, went
ashore this morning on Rawsford Island.
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DOMESTIC GOODS.

DOMESTlC GOODS,
600 PIECES Bleached Long Cloths, embracing all the
,0tJU best makers
30 pieces Bleached Sheengs, all widths
500 do Prints all styles and prices
20 bales various styles Brown Goods very low by the piece
80 pieces Party Plaid Cotton. i,
The above will be sold very low, and persons buying
sell again will find IL to their advantage TO give us call
. VERIFY a MILLER,
.... Between 18th and Sth streets,
mar 26-1m Opposite Centre Market.
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B0NNETs, PARAs0Ls,
,nnnNs EU. nNN ERS g.,

B0NNETs, PARAs0Ls,
RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C.
TUST opened at WIN r. RILEY'S--g ..f
~ 500 Straw Bonncts, of every quality
800 Parasols--Green, Blue, Brown ana BiacK
10 boxes Bonnet Ribbons
20 boxes Flowers and Cap Tabs
Also 25 dozen best Kid Gloves
20 do black Net Mtts
200 do Cotton Hose and half Hose
Together with general assortment of seasonabe Dry
Goods, mar zo-u
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PARAsoLs AND UMBRELLAS.

PARASOLS AND UMBHELLHo'
WE have now the largest stock OF Faraso ana
w Umbrellas to be found this side of New York, I"
which invite the particular attention OF ladies'
rs Embroidered and Lined Parasols, all colors
rs Plain aud Embroidered, without lining.
100 Parasos embracing everything new and desirable IN
that limo.
125 Umbrellas all styles and prices from % cents up.
Our stock is worthy the attention Of buyers and call Is
earnestly solicited Call and examine for yourselves at
VERIFY MILLERS
Between 7th and sth streets
mar 28-lm Opposite Centre Market.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE!

INE subscriber has five Of the handsomest building lots
in the city of Washington for sale They arc located
18th street. 1sland in the immediate vicinity Of the
Smithsonian building lie has three fine lots the old
Poorhouse square. Also lot 49, and streets
sand) All Of which will be sold low II immediate appi
cation 10 made. JOHN L. SMITH,
mar Oft Justice of the Peace, Sth street.
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AGENCY EOR RENTING HOUSES, ROOMS AND
OTHER PROPERTY

LII persons either wishing to procure to rent ont
N property in the city of Washington informed that
the subscriber will give particular attention to that class of
business, and will have many facilities for promoting their
Notes messages designed for him will be
promptly attended to- II left AT tho counting Of the
DLjiv American TtlCgr0ph. A. ZhPp0NE,
mar 25-u Teacher OF Languages.
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t.E ENAMEIED FRENCH

ININE DOUBLE ENAMELED FRENCH
II CARDS.-hnother lot Of fine Cards for engraving
and writing upon with the style and pencil and variety
Of Cards for printing purposes Of the different numbers and
qualities at Mrs COLLISIONS Fancy Store, Sixth street.
feb 20--tr near Louisiana avenue,
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1S- Copies of the "TELEaRApH" may at all times be OBJ
tanned at COUNTER at the book and store OF
WILLIAM ADAM, Pennsyyania avenue, near AZ street.
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CITY GAS STOCK FOR SALE!
30 SHARES Of Washington City Gas Stock for sale at
% the BANK OF THE UNION
mar l9--tf Wash News.
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Wreck and Loss OF Life.

BosToN, April "a p m.
The brig Maric st. Mary, of Boston, has been
totally wrecked off Cohassct and every soul has
persisted There is much distress along the coast
from the late storm.
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A CLOUD OF WITNESSES.

We have certificates from Captain Cano brother to the
eminent physician to Louis Napoleon President of the
French republic who cured of Rheumatism Of
years standing; from Rob Gault do of years
from Mr.. Oldham, Baltimore Customh house, of dread
full ofdyspepsa from Jno Luke, of of dys
pepsia and general debility; and from j. X. Stapeou
esd, of Baltimore, with hundreds of others.
Hs- HAMPT0NS TINCrURE is the great purifier of the
blood-w cure Scrofula, Rheumatism Colds, Cough Liver
Complaint Diseases of the Throat and Breast &c certain
relief in all complaints.
We ask the afflicted to call on those having this wonderful
article for sale and get pamphlets, gratis.
MORTIMER N0WBRAY,
General gents, Baltimore st.
Also for sale by G. Stott Co., Washington, d. g.
Joseph Mofett, 18th ST., h.
d. b. Clarke, cor. Md. nv. 18th st
X. s. 7. Cissell, Georgetown.
@. c. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
mar 26-trl And by Druggists generally, everywhere
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Monckton Mills, Baltimo
iStronaer-.SGN Stronaer =,


Can any unpreudced mind in the world ask stronger tes
tmony convincing proofo the great restorative and
curative powers of Hamptons Vegetable Tincture than
given belowi The writer of most highly esteemed
citizens of integrity, and, it is extensively known
long time suffering under diseases his altered
appearance now subject of remark and gives additional
testimony weight to the certificate below lie is also
the son Of the Doctor Dunan whose great skill ply
Is well known most of the oldest inhabitants of this
city:
BALTIMORE, Feb O. 1852.
Messrs Mortimer d. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. it Is with real
PLEASURE that able attest to the general healing and
curative powers Dr. Hampons Vegetable Tncture Some
time during November taken with very bad and
serious cough was advised TO take Cod Liver OIL and did
eo but, getting better induced to try your Tine
ture got bottle, and, before had used 1T, all my
cough left me- Permit also TO state that for the last
fifteen years have suffered very much from Acute RtcR1ad
hsm and Vertigo, combining at times, to my bed am
fully convinced that my present good health to the
of The Tincturc, and a kind Providence.
You are my friends, at liberty to this you may
think proper; and believe yours, very respectfully,
q. DUNAN.
NBI can be seen any time at the Mayors office q. d
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A CARD.

CARD.
fI'lIE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to return his thanks to
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him. and respectfully socits continuance of the
lie may be found at all times Mt his old stand
street. between 18th and sh Streets where his expenses
Smal and afford him opportunity to sell moderate
terms To his customers,
lie has just received fine assortment of spring goods
which win be made up i'll the best Misunderstanding OF
Cloths fancy CAssmeres and Nestings Of SILK white Mar
scille and fancy qualities beautiful articles Also white
Dilngs, Shirts Collars Cravats Stocks Suspencrs, &c
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
mar l3-tr /. +. nUDD.
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PHILADELPHIA, April I.
Sales of 10, 900 bushels wheat have been made
at 95c for white, and S9c. for red
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New ORLEANS, April !.
The Baltics news is received Cotton is dull
md coffee firm The river is rising
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BOYS CLOTHING
PennsyLudRia aueRue, bettcccn OH and l0U streets.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR BOYS.
Bows and Childrens Clothing
Ncrtto W. StonFS Iron BuiidiRg
GREAT ECONOMY
WE have opened large and complete assortment, and
w shall keep constantly on hand, and manufncur" to
order BOYS AND CTfILDREN'S CLOTHING, of every
description such Coats Vests, Pants Roundahont Shirts
Drawers &c. &C. of all qualities We will make n measure
BOYS Clothing of the latest styles and most approved patterns
and as we have IL troduccd such Clothing rcmiy mad We
will use our best cndcavors "a have them made good and
cheap Heads of families will find moro economical TO buy
their Bnys and Youths clothing ready made
RSy- Also the most complete, general and varied aFo
ment of MEMS REApYMpE CLOTHING to lie found III the "
trict. WILLIAM All"
Eb IB-tf pcnna. NV. hct 9TH and 10th ats.
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RANDs CHEMICAL RECORD INKS!

rT,HE ORIGINAL INKS manufactured for than
thirty years by Mr.. b. IL. RAND of Philadelphia,
made by NJ T. PARKER of this city, according to the
original receipts in quantities to supply the trade, at the
lowest wholesale prices.
In the great celebrity of RANDS INKS the public have
positive guaranty that better made in the country
For sale, wholesale and RETAIL in bottles draught at
the manufacturers residence street few doors east
of the Bank of Washington
Orders also be tcft at his PAINTING ESTABLISH
MENT Louisiana avenue between 9th and 18th streets
south side. NJ T. PARKER, Manufacturer.
SCI Read the following certifcatel
PHILADELPHIA January To- 1S52sp,
This il certify that Mr. NJ T. PARKER Is in possessiono
my original receipts for ink and that he fully authorized
by me to make and vend the Il. III. RAND.
2T--tr
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E0R RENT handsome thrcestory Brick
Il House. 18th street. Gsland) containing eleven
and large hall Rent, $500; and possession given
III q few days.
a-tf JOHN h. SMITH.
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Or In conformity with the usage of the other papers of
this city, we will make charge for notices Deaths
riages or religious meetings, when they do not exceed
twelve lines
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CORDED BONNETS!

CORDED BONNETS!
an Monday Mrs Collision will open tment of the
~ above Bonnets, of her manufacture, of different
color sizes and qualities; and, having number of hands
constantly engaged upon them she will keep up agood
assortment make at the shortest notice She
has also opened today
NEW STRAW BONNETS,
and pieces of RIBBONS just received which she
will sell low they can be bought in the city.
mar Ctr SIXTH street. near cor. of Louisiana