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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

d. FOR RENT.-Tneiarse se and very deslf-
Ea able residence, with very large lot and ev
cry desirable convenience attached, now in the oc
cupancy Of Mr.. Samuel Ellis, and situated on 5th
street, between Clay and Leigh. Immediate pos.
session can be han. TOLER d. COOK,
my 10 .-.----.-----.. .--- General Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

All NEW And FAS SHIUNABLE
AAHATS.-Just opened at my store, IN MAN
ST., opposite the City Hotel, several cases ii Kos.
suth and straw Hats, Of the latest fashion Tor
summer wear. have also ON hand, and are con
standy manufacturing, gentlemens' Silk and Plush
Hats, Masters and Misses Hats, Caps, &c, at
the lowest CASH prices. Call and examine the most
extensive assortment of the kind in the city
my 20-1m JAMES COLLINS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

LSAkM WANTED.-We wish to purchase q
Il Farm of so to $50 acres of Land, from one to
five miles distant from the city, with pretty decent
improvements omit If suited we will pay liberal
price, in CASH. TOLER & COOK.
NH % General Agents
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

@ VALUABLE DWELLING FOE
D5 SALE.-Thevery desirable three story Brick
Tenement on the North side of Leigh street. %.
tween 9th and 7th streets, now in the occupany o.
Andrew Johnston. For terms, apply TO
LUTHER 4. sPlLMAhs 80
Attorney at Law,
de 20-d6m. Main street opposite CITY noem
. fUK RENT-Ihe upper part q 80 .ee
U:7 house on Broad street, occupied oy ~ sss-
scTioers. Possession gwen the drst q Aptlt rtvp
a. FOR RENT.-The upper PAT o ses sas
House occupied y Baker a. ~ h.1ssy; - q. Va &
ytosu rrg s.Lgc = 80 an tre conveniences tor .
ssrgs sr family ! div or boarding house Applyso,
RLuEs = c0aTs-Justr received and opened
n. da1 E / beautiful lot Of blue, brown snd onvs
Dfess froeE 4 arRcHANT & wEIsIGER,
liz Man azeee
nB-Also, svsry variety Of Linen Pat. 9 =
qualdsA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

CARPET WARE ROOMS.-CHRISTIAN
" g. LATHROP, offer their stock, of fine Velvet
Patent Tapestry Ingram and Three Ply Carpets,
rich Rugs, &c, at great bargains.
Citizens and strangers have a rare opportunity
of supplying themselves with fine Carpet at a
great reduction from the usual prices. Call at
SO Main street.
mvo4 CHRIS rIAN e. JATHROp
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

5000 yards Lawns, from sixpence to the finest
French my II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

a kOMATIC WILD CHERRY BIT.
IA TEKS-Those who suffer from Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Want of Appetite, Acidity OF the Stom-
ach, and those diseases arising from arrangement
of the Stomach and Liver, should not fail to use
Stomach, assist the action of the Liver, and invig
orafe the whole system. Price st cts per paper
sufficient to make quart OF hne Bitters For sale
by E.J.PICOT, 81
nv 25 Corner opposite the Old Market
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31

ID OBERT +. BROADDUS Offers bis .e-,
III ces to the citizens of Richmond and the uuh,ic
generally "a general Collector of Claims. He
pledges himself to attend strictly to all basiness en-
trusted to his care. His Office is in the rear Of Mr.
Halves r. Sutton's Office, in Law Building, Rich
mund, Va. my 4-6ms
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-01

CURED that precise slope or angle for their pill
lar which was necessary for the effectual sup
port of the nest. 1t was the eighth step below
the opening, and from it the pillar was raised
to height of exactly ten feet, and was compo-
sed of stack-like work of sticks The nest
then rested upon the top of it. and was per-
fectly secure The labor which these very
ingenious and industrious birds had bestow-
ed in the collection of so large mass of
sticks must have been enormous One circum-
stance struck me az very curious, The entrance
of the aperture in. the wall was very mar
row the difficulty of conveying some of the
larger sticks through it must have been conse-
quently great On examining the sticks. found
that each of them had been broken. or, rather
cracked exactly in the centre, so that they could
be doubled up. They were thus also the bet
ter adapted for the construction of the stack in
n compact form. | should add
that the birds were occupied during seventeen
days in the performance of their laborious task.
Jesse Country Life.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-01
CHAP. III.

Dinner was over at the aims house-Thanks-
giving dinner, if the rack Of a rather dminu.
tive goose the remnants Of pudding, and the
broken vegetables, from which Sally Smart
the matron had satisfied her own appetite, and
permitted her husband and chilnren to do the
same, before it was placed upon the panpers
table. could be considered worthy Of that
name-and the half dozen paralytic rhcunat-
ic, broken-down souls, that made up the t,wn
DOOR hobbled away from the table, some
crouching over the ashes, and mnmbling yiti'
toothless gums Of the fine times they had "hen
they were young Two or three, who carried
thankful hearts under all LIES changes, lin
gercd in the sunlight, 10 warm their frozen
blood, and listen to old Nehemiah Tyler = ac-
count of the sermon, for he was the only one
of their number who had been able to go to
church,) while one tall, gaunt white-haired
old man, who had fingered longest at the table,
although he seemed b. eat little or nothing,
buttoned his neatly. brusbed but threadbare
coat around him. and hastily left the room
"Thc old Colonel is in something Of hurry
lie might have staid and just had sociable
chat seeing it's Thanksgiving" croaked OLD
Grannie Bean, ~ she extended her skinny lin
gers for pinch Of Scotch snuff from the prof
fered box Of one Of her crones.
"Whist, Grannie; he is worrying his LIE
out over little Mly. Didn't you sec, he scarce
" swallowed mouthful OF his dinner, but
saved it all for her. ! saw him slip 70 into a
paper, and put il under his coat he thinks
she could cat, poor thing, if she had anything
cooked up nice" returned another
"And how is the poor child, Mabel :" asked
one of old Smiths audience, patient, meek
eyed looking woman, whose distorted limbs
showed her to be cripple. have not seen
her for nearly week tor this last storm has
got into my bones, and ] can't get up stairs for
the life Of me. don't like 10 say much TO the
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-01

A JAcKDAw's NEsT.--A friend called upon
me ON the lth day of last May, and asked me
to accompany him to Eaton College, 10 nee u
curious birds nest We accordingly proceeded
thither, aud having passed through the beauti-
ful chapel attached to that college, assembled the
winding steps of the bell tower Of the chapel,
After getting to considerable height, any fur
ther progress was stopped by sort Of pillar
built of sticks The staircase was sufficiently
lighted to afford complete observation Of the
proceedings of the birds, which will now en-
deayor accurately To describe On the ledge
Of one Of the narrow apertures for the adDs-
sion Of light, u pair Of jackdaws had built their
nest. The ledge however, was 10 narrow that
the nest had evidently an inclination inwards,
and would probably, without some support, have
fallen down on the steps below. In order to
obyiate this difficulty, they contrived the follow
ing ingenious method Of supporting the nest.
As the staircase was a spiral one the birds be-
gan To make pillar OF sticks on that identical
step, which alone would give them the best
foundation for their intended work, Had they
gone to the one above or 10 the one below that
which they had so sagaciously fixed upon, it
was very evident that they would not have &C
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
FAIRFAX AND POTOMAC PLANK ROAD!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the Books Of Sub
scripton TO not exceeding SIXTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS of Capital Stock be divided into shares of Fifty
Dollars EACH the construction of the "FAlRFAX AND
POTOMAC PLANK ROAD" viii be opened on the ID day OF
MAY, 1852, at the following named places:
AT the office of ALFRED Moss Fairfax Courthouse, under
the superntendence OF the Commissioners.
At the MAYORS OFFICE in Georgetown, ID. c. under the
superintendent of VIM. IT. Tenney O NJ bnthcum, Henry
Addison, Samuel Cropley, H. L. Out and Francis Dodge,
any three OF them.
the Office of NICHOLAS CALAN Washington, D. c. under
tho superintendent II Nicholas Caflan Ephram Wheeler
Fitzugh Coye, samuel Bacon George l.. Parker, VIM H.
Gunnell, VIM. A. Bradley u Montgomery King and r. w
Latham, or any three Of them.
At the house of CR0MBIE Lewnville, Fairfax county,
under the superintendent of - Crombie, WIN. Nelson,
Thomas APP O. jones' Francis Crocker A. L. Foster, Joshua
Gibson, and James Sherman any three of them.
At the ScHooLIIousE at Falls Church, Fairfax county,
under the superintendent Of Annie Coe, Alexander g.
Davis, VIM. r. Dulin VIM Ball, Daniel H. Barrett, II. O.
Powell, and George Risley, any three of them.
At the house of JAMES Cross, In Centrevle Fairfax
county, under the superintendent of John r. Pugh A. S.
Grigsby James Machen, James A. Evans, r. NJ Whaey b.
f. Rose, aud John MILAN, any three OF them.
At the house of JAMES PALMER, Pleasant Valley Fairfax
county under the superintendent of James Palmer Alex
ander Iaight Dr. Hart VIM. III. Wrenn, SilAs Hutch
ison, X. H. Cucrle and Tamadge Thorn any three OF
themI q. W. HUNTER, jr,
I. ID. RICHARDSON,
JARED MEAD,
WILLIAM r. RUMSEY,
THOMAS II. LOVE-
NOAH DEY0.
JAMES HUNTER,
THOMAS MOORE,
ALFRED MOSS
mar 27-3m Commissioners.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
MR.. J. X. G0ODALL,

Professor and Teacher Of Dancing, Department, Ca
Gsthenic, Scsptre, and tie more athletic Indian
CLUB exercise for gentlemen, from London,
IAs the honor to inform the families Of this neighbor
III hood that, at the request Of many Ladies' and Gen.
emen will take up his residence In Washington for the
purpose Of teaching the above indispensable branch OF
genteel education and having studied under Mr. MASON
and Mr. TESEI of London, also practice OF sixteen years
and testimonials from the first families, and parents and
guardians of YOUTH enable him 10 mpurt all the fashion
able elegant Dances In style that will not only do him
credit but give general satisfaction to his patrons
Mr. GooDALL Is making arrangements for an elegant suit
of rooms and notice will be given to his pupils he
specially socits early call TO enable him to fully carry
out his plans relative to his classes
Mr. a. will also devote all his spare time to gentlemen
Wishing study and practise the Violin and yiooncello
and who wish TO continue them with the aid OF master
and guaranty Of his ability he need only mention that
Musical Director and Leader Of the National Theatre
Orchestral Band and he respectfully invites all TO inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during long period in England.
Mr. O. will also give lessons In Singing, and intends TO
form Vocal and Instrumental Glasses and In the interim
will be hsppy TO give private lessons in any Of the above
branches.
Address at Mrs BAYS, next door to Dougasss green
house. q street north iy 15--eo3t
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
A Dangerous Tren.ur.t
The Fredonia Censor (where is this Fred

The Fredonia Censor (where is this Fredonia h
says:
Gas is very generally known, our village has
been for long time lighted by natural gns,
which issues at certain places spontaneously from
assures in the underlying strata Of rock The
supply, however, has hitherto proved insufficient
for the demand. On Thursday afternoon last
while workman was engaged in drilling for a
further supply Of water in the well mt the John.
son House, assure was reached, from which, on
the Withdrawal Of the drill large and constant
current OF gas issued with much force through
the water. upon placing funnel over the jet
and applying q candle, the gas ignited, throwing
a colum Of flame TO the top Of the well near
twenty feet, and burning the man severely Up
to the present time the gas continues to issue
unfailingly, and il Is the intention Of the pro-
pretors Of the hotel to apply il to immediate use
in lighting their building"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
D. II. Tebbs & Co.


Ia he h0ltse tOysriy occdpied by Mr. ARdrse Lgs toi
dOorS sd n rbntTs Ndy6, anil 0o5r n M Jesp D.
Wils0a's GyOcry Store.
ME would announce friends that we have opened
w large and general stock Of Dry Goods consisting
all kinds Of Bcaced AMI Brown CottOn; Prints from q
cents up heavy y0rtwde Cottons G cents; Lawns
10 and l2 cents worth 90 COttonaaes from 6I 1917
cents Bedcs, heavy and wide, 1T "a cents with good
assortment or all kns Of cheap drcas goods; FanneF
Irioh Linens: Cotton sheenes bleachod aud brown All
widths; Cotton aud Linen Table Diaper and Damask all
prices by the yard Brown md Beschcd Table Cloths Al
grades and sizes: Napkins: Towelling; Russia Diapers
HuckabaCs good stock Of Cloths and Cassmere In plain
fancy coors and fact every kind Of goods pertain
ing 70 weregnated establishment and n at the very
lowest cash prices
FANCY Go0Ds
We have in Fancy Goods B0nnets all styles and prices
Ribbons, Flowers, Wreatbs (BOnnct Cap) Lace Wells aud
Illusions plain and embroidered Swiss Muslns IN white
aud coiors plain and plaid Cambrics Isle aud Cottsn
Edgng black silk laces all widths, aud very cheap Net
anu Tareons low priced In cOlors for covering furniture
Swiss and lace embroidered Underslceyes; worked Bends
Chemiets, Cus, and Collars In great variety and very
cheap; Gents Collars fine aud good, all sizes Sl50 pei
dozen; Combs Brushes Porte Purses
Suspenders Cologne Pomatun, SCISSOR Thlmbas Nefle
Plus Hooks and Eyes silk. Cotton. and Thread Gloves
Black sink Mtts, all kinds brown beachcd Hose and
HalEIose, Striped HalfHose SIN Hose and IIafIose
Linen and silk Pocket Handkerchief Linen Cambria and
Clear Lawn Handkerche, all prices; spool Cotton white
and colored, from 10 so cents per dozen.
Persons wanting goods In line will do wol 10 Give s
call, determined TO sell the cheapest goods in
this city
Don't mistake the place; flag at the door with ID II
Tebbs Co, cheap dry goods store, on il.
r. S-Carpets and MHttings very cheap. Don't mistake
the pacel Flag at the doori IN lT--,llm
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02

Located Seventh street, 6eti0eeen ID and N, nearly
opposite odd FeiioUs Hall,
yITHERE Policies will he granted Life, Health, Fire
wv and Marine Risks In the following companies viz
AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
~ NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Capital over 100000 Rates
Of premium reduced 70 per cent Payable IN cash annually
annually aud quarterly. Lives Of slaves insured at
the same rate as Others BENJAMIN SIMAS, President;
BENJAMIN NoYEs, Secretary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COM.
pANY or GRANVILLE, NEW YoREthe largest and safest
mutual company In the world Capital f93GeS6
and 10000 MEMBERS designed for farm property and
detached dwelling houses, which will be insured at
seventh Of the usually charged by stock companies
s. 8. CowFN, President; A. BISHOP, Secretary.
COLUMBIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, or AMSTERDAM,
Ngw YoRK. Capital, $4,000 besides large surplus cash
fund Policies issued on Fire. Marine and Inland nayiga
on and transportation risks at the usual rates of other
responsible companies L. g. GARDINER, President; ALDEN
Il. MAILERY, Secretary.
UNION INSURANCE. COMPANY, or Fort PLAIN, Nrw
YoRK. Capital $4,000 besides large surplus cash fund
nsures under the system the stock mutual plan.
PETER J. WAGNLR, President; JOSIAH Cook Secretary.
A- Since the above agencies have been established
insured $0000O0 OF property, and paid eight
essos to the full satisfaction OF the claimants In current
funds Gentlemen having property uninsured respect
fully invited 30 call at this Office where ample references
and full explanations will be cheerfully given.
Agencies granted BY JAMES T. CLOSE,
General Agent for the States Of Virginia and
mar e-llm q Maryland, and Dist ofColnmbs.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
Who is Winfield Scott 2
What has He done 10 merit Our Gtati-
tudef


These questions have been thus answereds
AT the age Of twenty one, and In the gu miner
of 1907, he volunteered into troop Of Virginia
horse.
In 1872 he fought the battle of Quee nstown
Heights.
In 1873 he was the instrument Of saving our
Irish citizens, taken in arms against the British
from the savage penalties of the English law of
constructive treason.
In the same year he fought, as Colonel, in the
battle Of Fort George.
In 1914 he made new army and res iored the
military spirit Of the country--took Fort Erie
fought the battle of Chippewa-and fought the
good fight of Lundy's Lane.
In 1892 he won the proud title Of the " Hero
Of Humanity" by nursing the sick and dying
troops Of his army, upon which the Asi;itic chol-
era fell blightingly, on its march to the field OF
the Black Hawk war.
In the same year, by negotiation, and not by
force Of arms, he brought the Black Hawk war
TO a just and favorable issue.
In the same year he soothed the spirit of South
ern Notification, and saved our country from
civil discord
In 1886 he served against the Seminole Indians
in Florida.
In 1887, with admirable energy and tact, and
without troops, lie Gained the patriot disturbances
upon our extended Northern frontier.
III the same year Ht tHcClCu IHc ICiHOpal Of Inc
Cherokees, in a manner TINT won the gratitude of
the noble tribe and the admiration of his whole
country
In 1899 he earned the distinguished title Of
"The Pacifcator Of the Northeastern Boundary"
and saved his country from bloody and waste
FIJI war with Great Britain.
In l647 he opened the splendid military drama
Of the aecond conquest of Mexico, by reducing the
city of Vera Cruz and the impregnable Castle
Of San Juan dulloa after an active siege Of but
four days.
April the 9th, he fought and won the admirable
battle Of Cerro Gordo, and opened to the Ameri-
cans the path to the dominion Of the entire West
ern Continent.
On the 10Th of April he entered the city of
Jalapa.
On the 22d of April, he occupied Perote.
On the 9Th ofMay he took Puebla.
On the Goth of August, he won the three great
victories of Contreras, San Antonio, and Churu
busco.
On the 9th Of September, he fought and won
the brilliant battle of Molno del Rey
On the 18th Of September, he carried by storm
the terrible Heights and Fortress Of Cheputepcc
scattered the Mexican army from the gates of
Belen and Sar Costume, and made Judgment
in the capital of Mexico.
On the l4th Of September, he marched his ar
my Of heroes scarce six thousand men, into the
halls of the Montezumas, and broke the Spanish
dominion in America.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
AUCTION NOTICE.

E subscriber respectfully his friends and
Il the public that he has commenced the Auction and
Commission business his account, and offers hs
services for the sale every description Of aud
property upon the most favorable terms.
With experience Of twenty years In the various de
partments OF Auction business, the last four which he
has been personally known 20 the citizens Washington
the Auctioneer Of the late firms Of Dyer Bro aud dyer
MCGUIRE, he deems 10 unnecessary 10 than that
his personal attendance can be relied upon Ia all matters of
business and sales OF any amount cased without DELAY
Until permanent arrangements can he made Tor the 70
ception and sale Of merchandise commission persons
Wishing to employ Auctoneer will please cali ut the
Office OF A Rothwe esq, street, east Of 7u where
answer the calls OF the public. Respectfully,
inne n--lff IL. N. SnR IrnN
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02
The New Gallery!

ECONOMY IL THE FOUNDATION or PROSPERITY!
TIC dodr sdrsd II dollar ods" why not h frugal in
tho purchase ofDAdURRREorYPEs by calling AZ THOMp
SONS, where hundreds ana go away weekly, satisfied
that they 10 not pay too much H long experience In this
business, and hs excellent location enable him 20 satisfy
the most fastidlous
Fs- Don't forget the place THONPSON'S SKTLTGH7
GALLERY, Lane fuckers Buildings, where lkenesscs
are taken, aud pat In morocco casss for fifty csnta
-
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-02

Gen. Pierce on the Fugitive Slave Law.
The reports Of Gen. Pierces remarks in Janu.
airy last, at New Boston, in reference to the fu-
gitve slave law-to the effect, that he loathed IL;
that he had most reColt1g "feeling at gicalg up a
SLAVE that The law is opposed 10 humanity and that
al is opposed TO mordtrigm -which were published
in the Washington Republic, and called out the
card Of Messrs. Norris, Hubbard, and Peaslee,
stigmatiing the Concord Independent Democrat
and the Manchester Democrat, from which the
extract was made by the Republic. MS vndic.
tive and mendacious," is made the subject Of an
editorial in the last number of the Independent
Democrat, in which, among other things, it Is
said:
eve have received large number Of letters
from Southern men, during the last fortnight.
asking Information in regard 10 this matter. We
take this occasion to say, to one and all, TINT the
language attributed to Gen. Pierce above qcas
spoken by him precisely as reported. This language
was not only used at New Boston, but also NJ
Bradford, and other places in this State. OF
this the proof is abundant, and will be forth.
coming, in shape TO defy cayil or denial !"
The supporters Of General Pierce NJ the North
are painfully sensitive to any report, true OI
false, which is believed TO be injurious 10 his
reputation as a Presidential candidate at the
South, and do not hesitate TO brand rs falsehood.
declarations attested to be true by large mum.
Der of auditors, the report Of which has remained
uncontradicted before the public for many months.
and which would be uncontradcted now il il was
not thought to initiate against the popularity Of
their candidate south Of Mason and Dixons line
The Independent Democrat is Freesoil paper.
having no more sympathy with the Wings than
with their opponents, and would do as much
probably to defeat General Scott rs Gen. Pierce !;
but the editor is not disposed to stand idly by
during this whitewashing Of the Democratic can.
didate, especially when it is done by branding
the Democrat and an associate press as vindc-
i've ana mendacious." He warns the Democratic
candidate not TO involve himself in an scene If
yeracity, where the latter win inevitable no
worsted; for there is an array Of unirnpeaebahle
witnesses to the declarations made not only I,
New Boston, but at other places, time and again
Boston Journal