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Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
A Word to Writers.

Policy, dignity, and propriety unite in urging
upon you the practice of avoiding offensive cpl
thets toward your adversaries. Call all parties
by the names they have chosen for themselves.
Do not call Wings federalists, nor Democrats
locofocos, nor Professionals heretics or seceders,
nor Roman Catholics papists. To give them the
names they recognise comedies to them no great
advantages, and retains for yourselves much
goodwill and respect. Argument may be car
ried very far before anger arises; but distasteful
epithets are at once met by spirit of fierce and
vindictive opposition. Persons who write through
the columns of the american Telegraph must bear
with us while we interline their manuscripts to
thus adapt them to our own views. We have at
present three articles on hand with which we
shall take this liberty.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
The Glory OF the Seas

1t is stated that an entire change in the naval
uniform is to be made very shortly-a Board,
composed Of Captain Breese, Commander Ring
gold, and Lieutenant Blunt, is at present engaged
in the matter, assisted by the heads Of the naval
Argus.
This Board, we believe, is still laboriously en-
gagged and we observe that George P. Fox, the
great cloth importer and tailor, 1873 Broadway,
New York, has arrived at Wizards, and offers
his services to make "army and navy fits" nc
cording to the regulations of 1852" This visit
from my lord Fox is very opportune, as his ap-
proved good taste will doubtless assist the Board
of distinguished, brave, and chivalrous naval
officers, including the sage and veteran chiefs of
the Navy Department, who are discussing the
highly important and vital question of the cut of
a coat, the size of button, and the breadth of a
strip of gold lace. Hurrah for tinscl and gew-
raw
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Gov. FIOyd.

We notice the sojourn in this city Of the hon
orable J. b. Floyd, late Governor of Virginia The
signal ability with which this well-tried states
man has always discharged his official duties
might well beget and justify disposition for any
station however. high; and it has been freely
rumored about the city that he wishes to be run
as Vice President upon the ticket of a rising and
distinguished Senator. We have taken some
pains to trace the source of this rumor, even to
the fountain and we now state that Governor
Floyd came to the city on private business, and
that he neither expects nor desires the honor in
timated.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Lay Delegates.

Last night an adjourned meeting of the male
members of Ryland Chapel was held for the pur-
pose Of taking into consideration the propriety of
sending representatives to the Philadelphia Con-
vention, which is to meet in March next, to take
into consideration the subject of lay delegation
in the annual and general conferences. The
proposition to send representatives was rejected
by large majority, and resolution adopted ex-
pressing satisfaction with the present discipline
and form of church government. After prayer,
the meeting adjourned in brotherly love. (See
report in another column
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Tn. murder a. cumbsrI.nd.

The particulars of dreadful murder at Cum
berland have been communicated to us by tele-
graph. The victim was William o. Sprigg, SON
Of JOS Sprigg, esq, of Alegany county. He was
killed by Robert Swan, brother Of the late John
Swan, and formerly alieutenant in Capt. ArcberSs
command Of yoltigeurs in the Mexican war. 1t
appears that difficulty had existed between
these two young men for some three weeks past;
and on Wednesday evening Swan entered the
hotel kept by Mr.. Heffelfnger, armed with a dou-
ble-barrel shot gun. Upon entering the bar
room where Sprigg was, the latter, being I'M
armed, attempted to escape by the back door.
Swan fired at him as he reached the door, and a
few scattering shot struck him upon the left
cheek and shoulder. Sprigg then turned and at
tempted to make his escape into the reading
room, but as he reached the door Swan fired his
second BARREL which took effect in the back part
of the neck-the charge passing through the
head and coming out the right eye. He fell dead
instantaneously.
The most intense excitement followed So in
dignant was the populace after the coroner's in
quest had been held on the body, that it was with
extreme difficulty the people could be restrained
from taking violent possession Of his slayer, and
Furnishing him on the spot. The officers, how
ever, succeeded, together with the persuasions of
the more sober thinking part of the community,
in causing the enraged citizens to desist. Sprigg
was a worthy young man, and much esteemed by
all who knew him-had been engaged as an agent
on the railroad.
The act seems to have been deliberate and pre-
meditated. 1t is also stated that after the muir
der, when under arrest, Swan declared that it
was his deliberate intention to kill the deceased,
and seemed to exult in the fact, as he patted his
gun and seemingly applauded it for being faithful
to its trust He is believed to have been under the
influence of liquor when he perpetrated the deed
He was young lawyer in practice at our bar,
and highly esteemed. He is now in prison await
ing further investigation
The deceased and his murderer had, prior to
their quarrel some four weeks ago, been good
friends and on the best of terms.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
The National Theatre.

The house was about one-third full last night.
The audience was respectable, orderly, cheerful,
and wen disposed to be pleased. The entertain
ments opened with the clever farce of the "Dead
Shot" The part of Timid was well played by
Mr.. H. c. Jordan.
Then was there long wait for the ballet-too
long q wait; and the audience became impatient.
The orchestra endeavored to cheer the long sus-
pense, and performed some very pretty music.
Its execution was good; but the bass viol and
cornet are rather harsh.
The far-famed Countess finally appeared, and
was received with rapturous applause. She
danced La Tyrolienne very gracefully, but was
not dressed in good taste. If very bare arms
ever look pretty, it is when they have more flesh
upon them than hers reveals. She presented
a tout ensemble agreeable enough; but her mag
nifcent eyes are the mischief-doers! They are
large, dark, and very expressive
In the Hungarian dance her costume was
changed greatly for the better
Mr.. Schmidt danced finely; and lie Pas Co
mique, by NJ. Cane, gave general satisfaction
Miss Chippendales songs redeemed the farce
ofthe Dumb Belle.
So much for the National Theatre, the legti-
mate drama, the Countess of Lansfeldt, and the
discriminating public Of Washington.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
The seyen-pIiIe nIirrof.

There never has been an exhibition in our city
which has given such universal satisfaction MS
this great painting at Odd-Fellows' Hall. 1t is
SO vast and beautiful that dozen visits scarcely
satisfy the eye. The view of Niagara Falls, Sus-
pension Bridge, Whirlpool, and the cities of To-
ronto, Quebec, and Buffalo, are perfect gems of
art, and so true to nature, that. those who have
ever visited this country can point out every
rock, tree, or village. The last section, which
gives view of the mysterious Saguenay river,
fills the mind with awe and establishment There
will be an exhibition tomorrow afternoon at 3!
o'clock
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Our Navy Yard.

We are pleased to learn that preparations are
now making, by clearing out the lumber, and
other improvements in the ship-house, for the
immediate building of a steamship, one hundred
and fifty feet long, and twenty-five feet wide,
with eleven feet hold. We are gratifed at this,
for there is no yard in this country that can
compete with that of Washington in ship-build-
ing. The skill, ingenuity, and mechanical talent
of the operatives of this yard will favoraby com
pare with any other, as has been shown in nu-
merous instances
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Ladies' Cards to the Continental Ball.

We were shown this morning the engraved
plate on which the invitations to the ladies are
to be printed 1t is handsome chaste and APP
propriate. On the foreground is seen " Con-
tinental," in full uniform, standing under the
American flag, and in the background the Presi-
dents House and Washingtons Monument, with
the Canal running between. This plate is the
work Of Mr.. John Knight and his son Henry
Knight, of the Coast Survey; the latter Of whom
is member of the company. We learn that the
expense of this engraving would be fifty or sixty
dollars, but these gentlemen have magnanimously
presented it to the company. 1t is truly hand
some present, and one that will be duly apprc-
ciated by the corps.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
CITY Ordinances.

AN ACT making an appropriation to pay the assessors Tor
extra work, M
Be IL enacted by the Board Of Adeymea ana iSoard y
Common Council Of the CITY Of Washington, That the mayor
be and he is hereby authorized 70 to the e
Of two hundred and ninetyour dollars that Is 70 say
To Thomas r. Hardness, forty-two dollars;
TO George H. Plant forty-two dollars;
Z To Washington Lewis forty-two dollars;
To Valentine Harbaugh, forty-two dollars;
TO j. Hepburn, forty-two dollars;
To ID. II. Kealey, forty-two dollars;
To David Hepburn forty-two dollars
For fourteen days extra work in perng the schootax
list at sessions of said board from the fifteenth TO thirty
of December ncusye and that said be and hereby
appropriated, payable out of the general fund.
SILAS H. HILL,
President of the Board of Common Cbuncl
b. b. FRENCH,
President Of the Board of Atderaen'
Approved, January 20, 1852 ;,,, ,,,,ov 49,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

BaSn The funeral of DR.. Dawes, yesterday
afternoon, was quite fully attended by many of
the numerous friends of the venerated deceased,
both professional and non-professional, attesting
the deep and sincere regard in which he was held.
The services, after the form of the Episcopal
Church. were performed by the Rev. Mr.. French,
of the Church of the Epiphany. At about quarter
past FIVE the procession reached the Congress
burial ground, in one Of the private vaults of
which the mortal remains of this modest but
worthy and valued friend of rich and poor will
temporarily rest.-Inteliigencer.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

The rumor to-day is that the Countess was en-
gagged for two weeks, and that the managers, who
deserve very high praise for their sagacity and
discenment, have come to the conclusion that
the people of Washington do not prefer "foreign
airs to native graces!" They have accordingly
announced the restoration of the legitimate drama
on Monday next, at legitimate prices; and so we
suppose all illegitimacy will be discarded from the
boards of the National Theatre
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Police Court.

4 Boston has adopted this economical and expe-
ditiOus way of disposing of petty criminals. rms
is as it should be- So should do every city ana
county in every State. The first case under the
new law came off on the 10th instant; ana we
learn from the . Bee," of that city, that case
was disposed of in FIVE minutes, which would
have taken at least seven weeks under the old
system, at a cost to the commonwealth of about
one hundred dollars. The "Bee" thus dis
courses in relation to the criminal:
"Young Evans by this immediate punishment,
which carries him several months to the house OF
correction will effectually feel that he has COM
mtted crime, and that crime cannot 60 unpun-
shed. So it will be in other cases. Justice will
be able to strike the rod OF crime while it is hot
and the reform of the offender hit upon the very
head. At least $4,000 will be saved to the
county by the law, to say nothing Of world OF
vexations and sterile labor"
We trust that our Legislators will see the ne
cessity of adopting system by which large
amount of money, vexation, and labor may be
saved. There are numerous cases sent to our
criminal court which are in fact, Of no import
ance, at cost to the government of from twenty
to sixty dollars and which might be disposed of by
a single magistrate at cost of two dollars, and
the guilty party promptly and properly punished.
We would urge upon Congress to give to our officers
final jurisdiction in all cases Of larceny to the
amount of five dollars, punishable in the county
Jail with Imprisonment, and of all minor cases of
assault and battery, punishable by fine, or fine
and Imprisonment.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

DR0FESS0R SILLIMAN having been UNEXPECTEDLY
obliged to leave Washington for few days. Professor
FELTON, of Harvard University, will the Institution
with two Lecuresone this "wednesday evening" the 18th
instant and the other Friday evening" the instant
Subject of the frsti Greek Dramatic Entertainments
LIST. Greek Tragedy, the Ajax of Sophocles.
ID A Greek Comedy, the Ecclesiazonsai, women in
Congress assembled.
Subject of the second Sketches of Greek Poetry in the
exandrian age the Byzantine age the modern language
of Greece; the Klephtic Ballads
Prof FELTON, prevented by illness from giving his
of Lectures Greek Literature the appointed time
in January His full has consequently been post
poned until next session.
The Lectures Geology, by Prof Silliman will be re-
sumed on Saturday or Monday next. feb list
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

House OF REPRESENTATIVES, MIR. VENABLE,
from the Committee on the Judiciary, introduced
resolution, which was adopted, that the Com
mittee on the Judiciary be authorized to send for
persons and papers, with authority to examine
witnesses on oath, in relation to charges made
against John G. Watrous, Judge of the United
States Court for the district of Texas.
up q nd considered private bills.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

THE COLLINS SqEAMERs.-The Collins line Of
steamers, according TO the account of the book
keepers, sworn to and presented to Congress in
the memorial of the company, have made an
average loss Of near ST., 900 on each trip. 1t is
upon this representation that the proprietors of
the line have claimed an addition to the appro-
priation now made for its support.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Block OF Marble from Ireland.

The Cincinnati Gazette" states that Mr. j.
A. Lynch, of that city, has, by correspondence,
induced the corporation Of Galway, Ireland, to
send q block of their native marble, with an
appropriate inscription, for a place in the Ma
tional Monument at Washington.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

SENArE.-After the presentation of petitions
and reports,
A bill for the relief of Charles A. Grignon was
taken up and ordered to be engrossed for third
reading.
The bill to establish a navy-yard and depot on
the bay of San Francisco was taken up, and,
after some remarks by Mr.. BRoDHEAD, it was
postponed till Monday.
The private calendar was then taken up.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

Bay~ Washington has population of 10000
Theatre in full blast; Lectures at the Smithso-
MAN; Lectures by Mr.. Lord; Concerts by Mr..
Turner; Burr's magnificent Seven Mile Mirror !;
two legislative halls making show Of business !;
numerous receptions, parties, reunions, &C.; and
the " Daily American Telegraph" the best news
paper in the United States. Truly we are well
off in the world.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Coal Trade Of Alexandria.

The Gazette" anticipates for that city rich
harvest from the coal trade, and says that
Alexandria is to be the great depot of that
trade; that nature has made it so, and crcum-
stances have fortunately aided the accomplish
ment of that purpose. Georgetown and Wash
ington each claims that pre-eminence.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Communicated
An ImnarlantaCharitx.

1 Some three or four months since a bill appro-
priatng money to buy medicines for such Of our
inhabitants as were too INDECENT to purchase it
for themselves, passed the Board OF Aldermen,
but as yet it is believed that the Council have
taken no action upon it, having suffered 1t TO
remain upon their table until many whom 1t
would have relieved or saved have gone to that
"bourne whence they will never return" With
the Corporation it is mere question of dollars
and cents, while with the suffering poor it is
often literally q case Of life and death. BY this
neglect of the Council, there is no way in which
the sick poor can procure such medicines as are
too often indispensable to their restoration to
health and usefulness. To those not of the med
ica profession, it would be very difficult to con-
vey an adequate idea Of the amount of suffering
in this city in consequence of the absence of a
of the physician who eheerfully attends upon the
INDECENT are very frequently rendered nugatory
because his poor patients have. not the means
with which to procure his prescriptions, and in
consequence death too often ensues. Physicians
do not habitually carry medicines with them in
pIolCcoiohdi NAoipo hOIOo, - eiSA PASSSiiP
tons are to be rendered available, they are COM
PEELED either to take money out of their own
pockets, or the patient must rely upon the atten-
ton and humanity Of some kind neighbor. This
is not as it should be. The neighbor may not be
altogether and at all times apprized of the situa-
ton Of those in his vicinity, and if he is, he may
not, as these calls are much more frequent than
many are aware of, at all times be prepared to
relieve such necessities while, if the physician
gives his services gratutously, it is certainly ex
pecting too much to ask of him to furnish money
for the purchase of the medicines also. In other
cities the municipal authorities make provision
for the public gratuitous dispensation, not only
of the necessary medicines but also for the requi-
site medical advice; and why, in the metropolis,
we should refuse to provide for either, is rather
incomprehensible. To leave it to those whose
better feelings would prompt them voluntarily to
assume the burden, is not altogether just on the
part of the Corporation. 1t is tax which all
should bear in proportion to their means; and as
there is no other authority, except the Corpora
ton, which can legally levy and enforce this tax,
there can be no good reason Why they should
shrink from what we may regard as manifest
duty II. ?. II.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
New Banking House at New York.

The New York Times says that the estab-
lishment of new and wealthy private banking
house, by Mr.. Alexander 7. Stewart the we'll
known silk-jobber of that city, and Mr.. Corcoran,
Of Washington, is the current talk of the street.
The concern, the " Times" says, will WELD large
capital, as we'll as an extensive domestic and
European influence
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
DIED.,

AtNew Albany, Indiana, the Both ultimo DR. HENRY
McCABE D0WLING native of Loudoun county, Virginia.
in about the fortythird year Of his age DR. d. was gem
tleman Of amiable disposition, accomplished
able physician ripe scholar fine natural en-
dowments He leaves wife and child and hosts of
attached friends, to lament his premature death.
In Baltimore, the IL instant Mrs REBECCA H. WAT
SON. mother Of the late COL VIM H. WATSON in the 65th
year of her age.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

THE BETR0THAL, n new play, by @. III. Boxer, esq.
written expressly for the Walnutstreet Theatre, Phlade
phia and performed with the most brilliant will be
produced for the first time in this city, Monday evening
the 10th instant with scenery, dresses and appoint
The representation of this play considered the
known.
Mr. COULDOCK and Miss KATE HORN have been en-
gagged sustain the characters originally played by them
while the remainder of the will embrace Messrs. Fem
ing G. Jordan H. c. Jordan, Miss Heron, Mrs. HELD and
the other ladies and gentlemen Of the company.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Bold Robbery.

Some bold and daring thief, in open daylight,
entered the Office of J. c. Lewis, esq, on 18th
street, yesterday morning, and helped himself to
a new suit Of clothes belonging to the son of Mr..
Lewis.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

The suocess Of Hobbs, says the yankee Blade
has produced vast amount of lockjaw both
here and in England.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
An other.

On Wednesday Mr.. Howard Taylor, messenger
in the Treasury Department, had his best coat
taken from the building. Our citizens should be
on the alert Thieves are about.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

The Wings of Baden county, N. c., have NOM
mated Fillmore and Graham for President and
Vice President. kt
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Terrific Explosion of a Meteor

INRoM the statement of several watchmen, who were
asleep at the time, appears that early this morning.
magnificent meteor moving fast locomotives was
passing along the sky deaf omnibusdriyer heard
Kissing noise and pair of blind bota horses seeing the
glare from large body started off with alright After
performing several revolutions the was seen to de
scend, with the velocity of lightning and with tremendous
ing, Of ~ street and Pennsylvania ape,ae The ex-
poson terrific, and for minutes all was conser
nation After the smoke had cleared away committee of
investigation rushed into the store and putting on their
spectaces discovered that the fragments were
BEAUTIFUL VALENTINES, sung every profession trade
and branch of business known heard
by Cupid himself at the foundry Of Lore and warranted to
any disease Of the heart however aggravated.
J. SHILLINGT0N, Odeon Building
feb 11-3t Corner Of Az st. and Penna. ay
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

A- Copies of the "TELEGRAPH" may at all times be OBJ
tanned at counter the book and periodical store of
WuLIAM ADAM Pennsylvania avenue, near AZ street.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

nag man caught in railroad collision re-
marked that presence of mind might be good, but
absence Of body was better.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

A Mr.. Barber, of Barre, Mass, has become
insane in consequence of surrendering himself to
the "spiritual writing" manifestations. His wife
and other members Of the family are said to be in
a similar state. --Bxchange.
How sane were they before?
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

NO. Louis Napoleon is considerate and
fatherly person. 1t is said that notice posted
in the saloon of the Theatre Francois, Paris,
warns the public not to talk politics they walk
up and down. Their minds may be given up
wholly to more agreeable pursuits. 1t is also said
he is soon to wed lady of royal degree Mean
time Madame Howard, his late mistress, and the
mother of his children, who is said to be an
American, born in Baltimore, is discarded This,
we suppose, is totally the result.of virtuous
solve though such resolve would induce plain
man to do justice to the victim of his crimes.
1t seems however, that republican Americans of
either sex arc, in these days, sufficiently honored
when permitted to creep up the back stairway of
q royal palace.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
Melancholy.

To feel consciousness of being very ,uninter
esting. This feeling will at times come over
man when he needs shaving, or can't pay his bills
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

a In conformity with the usage Of the other papers of
this cty we will make charge for notices of Deaths
riages religious meetings, when they do not exceed
twelve lines.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13
rhe Cnnnart To-Nirht.

Mr.. r. j. TURNER is to appear at Carusi's,
and there will doubtless be fine audience to
greet him.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

The Teachers Association will meet at the
Smithsonian Institution tomorrow Saturday afternoon, at
o'clock.
Subject The qualifications requisite for inparting pr
mary instruction. o. G. WIGHT.
feb lS-lt Secretary.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-13

A3- v. B. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent Is
authorized to make collections for us in the cities OF
New York and Philadelphia and duly empowered 10 lae
advertisements subscriptions the rates as py
His receipts will be regarded as payments s panes
are Boston, Congress street; New York, tribune puo
ing; Philadelphia northwest corner of Third and Chestnut
streets