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Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
Hard Work to Organize.

We learn from a late number of the Cincinnati
Gazette that rich scene recently came off in the
fifteenth ward of that city. The Democracy
having gathered in considerable numbers, an at
tempt was made to organize the meeting A
motion was made that certain we'll known Dem
ocrat take the chair, which was unanimously
carried; whereupon, to the dismay of the meeting,
the chairman elect rose and stated that he was q
Democrat, had always been Democrat, but that
he could not preside over the meeting, because he
did not intend to vote the ticket The meeting
was thunderstruck, and kept silence for some
time, until somebody moved that another well
known Democrat take the chair, which was car
ried with the like unanimity-but to the utter
amazement and CONSERVATION of the meeting,
this chairman elect also announced to the meeting
that he could not vote the ticket, but that he
would take the chair and put their motions for
them, if they desired it. Not wishing to try any
more experiments, and not knowing how far the
disafection might extend, they concluded to let
him preside in spite of his disloyalty. OF course
there was not much enthusiasm in the meeting
after these occurrences, and after attempting to
hold a Democratic meeting for some time, then
gaze up in despair, and adjourned aoiA three
rousing cheers for SCOTT!
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
Character and Actions OF Con. scott.


We care not says the able editor of the Gov
ington Ky Journal, how much our opponents
are disposed to investigate the character and past
life of General Scott. The more they are ex-
amined the brighter they shine. The deeper the
scrutiny, the more is ELECTED Of the admirable
private character of the man, and the brilliancy
of his deeds. All that he has done for his coun-
try has been well done, whether in war or in
peace. His whole life has been filed up with
actions that have redounded to the honor and
glory of the nation. There has always been
with him wisdom capable of forseeing the pre-
else means necessary to accomplish the objects
he had in view, and of adapting them to their
end. His intellect, prudence judgment, and
power of combination, have always been equal
to any emergency. Does any one deny this? 1t
is proved from every page of the history of the
man. 1t is that ready and happy power Of adapt
ing the means to the end, and that prompt and
decisive mode of employing them, which has
marked the man and been the father Of his great
deeds. In whatever situation he has been tried,
he has come off successful. Does not this fur
nish, then, the best proof that he is capable of
filing the Office to which he has been nominated?
Does it not show the folly and short sightedness
of those who claim that he is untitled for the
station? He has been tried through life and has
done well, wherever placed and under whatever
exigenciess is it not fair inference that the
same prudence, judgment, promptitude, adapta-
ton of means to the end, and quickness and &C
curate decision, will equally follow him into the
Presidential chair, and give him the power of
ably administering the government? Let the
candid reflect upon ii. u"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
Rishop HuQhea.

The remarks of this talented and accomplished
gentleman, in his letter to 7, j. Semmes, ESQ.,, of
New Orleans, are ingenious and elegantly ex-
pressed. In speaking of the Roman Catholics of
the country, he says: The probability is, that,
like their fellowctizens of other denominations,
they will be divided--some voting for one can
didate, and some for the other. Like others,
they are liable to err in their choice. But, un-
der all the circumstances, should prefer that,
voting honestly, each according to his own judg.
'ment, they should err with the minority or (what
is equally possible) with the majority Of their
'fellow-citzens of all denominations, rather than
see them guarded against such danger of erring
= in their cheice Of President by an ecclesiastical
influence" This is wise counsel, and we hope
it may be wisely followed.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
GA Hasty Plate OF Soup"

We thank Heaven that between Pierce and
Scott there is no resemblance.
Cincinnati Citizen.
The resemblance between Pierce and any
gallant soldier is decidedly faint!
Detroit advertiser.
The Democratic papers insist that General
Scott is "a humbug." A Dutchman who was
fooling about humble bees nest, got stung on
the nose, and when questioned as to what he was
"making oil that fuss about" answered as he
best could "One, one one tamn, tamn hum-Jug
bit me-" This is what they will be saying in
November.
Early in life, Gen. Pierce began to imbibe the
true spirit New England !-PortLand ArguS.
Well, BE might, when it only costs twenty
eight cents gallon.
The fall of General Pierce took place upon an
abrupt slope.-Lye Of Pierce.
The land sloped, so did Pierce
The locofoco papers denominate Gen. SCOTS
letter "weak soup" That's the beauty of it !
Il will be found sufficiently strong for unfortunate
individuals subject to tainting fits!
Gen. Scott is a mere military man, untried as
a civilian Wash. Union.
Even if this were as true as ii is false, itwould
be wiser for the American people to take a man
"untried as a civilian" than to take one who has
been tried and found defcient.-Prentice.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27


The Lewisburg Pennsylvania Democrat is
offered for sale.
The New Orleans Delta styles the woman's
Rights Convention of Syracuse "a rowdy set of
girls"
Monsieur de Sartiges, the French Minister, has
effected an alliance with America by marriage
with an accomplished lady of Boston.
At late meeting Of the American Board,
novel entertainment was afforded by the singing
of the Doxology in eight different languages at
the same time, by returned missionaries.
A Bostonian ora visit to Philadelphia, says the
only specimen Of "brotherly love" he has seen in
that city, was strife between sixteen cabmen
for the privilege of conveying him to his hotel
Peter G. Glover, deceased, late State Treasurer
Of Missouri left his accounts in the hands of care
les, and, probably, dishonest subordinates, and
now defalcation is announced Of $87, 046
A man says that the first thing that turned his
attention to matrimony, was the neat and skillful
manner in which pretty girl handled broom.
He may see the time when the manner in which
that broom is handled will not afford him so much
satisfaction.
1t is proposed in one Of the English journals,
that delegation Of English Bishops should be
allowed to attend the General Convention Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, to be held next
year in New York This, it is said, would increase
the good feeling and harmony Of the Anglican
Church in both countries. =
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
Rich Curtain BELONGINGS.

WYE have just received and have for sale rich and
w extensive assortment of Gilt Cornces, in entirely
new designs and at very low prices
Also elegant Side Bands, Pins and Hooks beautifully re-
presenting various flowers and fruits all represented In the
highest perfection of the arts They are quite uncommon
and very pretty.
cases. comprising very attractive assortment Of new
STYLE Centre Cords Tassels Side Loops and Gmp all
of which made to ORDER expressly to match
the various rich curtain fabrics have In store and
sale. .-...
Also one style French Veyets with the trim
mings matching for curtains.
These goods entirely in this country and, whilst
they cost but little money extremely gentee and ad
NIT the parlor unusually transparent and pleasant
light
Also pieces rich cherry and myrtle green plain
Cloth for piano and table cloths article, very new
style, pretty and reasonable.
Elegant piano, table, and stand Covers In tapestry pat
terms on fine French cashmere, warranted to hold their
colors in washing.
Rich Damascus Table Covers in silk wool, and wool and
cotton, all in unique designs.
Also 20 cartons new style Lace and Swiss muslin under
Curtains in pairs.
And lace to be used shades with brochatel
or satin lan embroidered in application and vnework,
very new, pretty and cheap.
To all of which the attention of housekeepers and those
CLAGETT & DODSON.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
The Magruder Letter Confirm ed.

The Washington Union of this morning fully
and fairly establishes the authenticity of this let
ter 1t is the product of the pen of Colonel Ma
gruder, and came to this city with the remark
able despatch we have declared necessary. The
Union also informs that Colonel Magruder is
about to return to his home, and will here verify
the truth of his declarations. We publish these
statements with pleasure.
And we will 60 further. The New Orleans
Delta. of the 18th instant, says:
General Pierce and Captain Magruder ar.
rived in, this city together, their return from
the scene of war, in the New Orleans steamer, on
the 28th December, 1S47 Whilst here, they
were constantly together, sat at the same table,
and mingled in the same society,"" &c.
From this it is manifest that if quarrel had
ever existed between them, their reconciliation
must have taken place before their return to the
United States.
Captain McLane, therefore, though impressed
by the fight, did not know of, or was not i'm
pressed by, the reconciliation. But the psyche
logical doctrine of impressions is much rallied at
by the adherents of the old schools of physiology
and metaphysics!
On this whole topic no Wing has spoken except on
Democratic authority.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
A General Missingy

If we were to judge from all the outward and
visible signs that mark the course of the Demo-
cratic party, we might infer that there was but
is true that this party nominated General Pierce
at the Baltimore Convention; but since then they
have laid him aside with profound and guarded
silence, if he was too ill to be disturbed or as
if they were waiting the transition of the chrysa-
lis, that they might show their butterfly.
TO make this obscurity effective, it is necessary
to divert and engage public attention in some
other way, and, like skilful tactcians, keep their
adversaries on the defensive.
Having placed their General out Of the field,
and finding General Scott in the field, they march
upon him with the battle-cry, "Give him no guar
tiers: our only safety as in his DEATH" Faithful to
this bloodthirsty spirit, they have pursued him,
and are pursuing him, with all the weapons Ct
malignity and persecution. All the glories of his
long and eyentfu life, all the proud pages he has
given to his country's history, all the popular
feeling that gathers around him with praise and
thanks, are so many provocatives to his enemies
to pursue him with more vindictive and relent-
less spirit. The battle must rage without cessa-
ton, that somebody may escape by the smoke.
Where is General Pierce all this time? That
is the question. His friends are too busy with
General Scott to answer; and General SCOTS
friends are too busy in defending him against the
enemy to inquire anything about the absent Gen
eral. This is Locofoco tactics
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
A simply OF Water.

A farm with q good natural supply of water,
in all situations, sells for much more than one
without this advantage; and we think the differ
ence in price is too wide generally. good, deer
well, and little steam-engine, capable Of doing
the pumping, making itself generally useful
will often cost less than the interest of the differ
ence in price. Considering how cheap engines
and coal are we wonder that resort to this plan
is not more frequent than it is. On the beauti.
full place of Colonel Thompson, less than mile
north of the Presidents House, it's advantage,
are fully exemplifed.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
SENATE. January 10. 1871.

The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
bill to establish permanent prospective pre-
emption system in favor of settlers on the public
land.
On motion Of Mr.. Prentiss-
To amend the bill by striking out after the
enacting clause, and inserting the following:
"That every actual settler on any of the pub
lie lands to which the Indian title has been extin-
guished, except such as are hereinafter reserved,
being the head of q family, or over twenty -one
years Of age, who was in the possession, and a
housekeeper, by personal residence thereon, at
the time of passing this act, and for four months
next preceding, shall be entitled to pre- emp
ton in the purchase Of the land so settled upon,
not exceeding one quarter section, at the mini
mum price now established by law"
vrfeas II, nays %. Among the yeas-Wiliam
A. Graham. Nays, King of Alabama, and Pierce
of New Hampshire.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
AROUSE, WHIGsy-AROUsE!i

A WING MASS MEETING will be held on the Fair
~ Ground, Rockville ON THURSDAY, BOTH OF
THIS MONTH"; at which the following distinguished Wing
Orators of our State will be present and address the meet
ing:
II. WINTER DAVIS of Baltimore city;
T. F. BOWIE, of Prince Georges county;
A. R. SELLERS, Of Calvert county;
J. PHILIP ROMAN, of Alegany county
R. j. BOWIE Of this county.
Every Wing throughout the county is expected to be pres
ent The campaign has opened the WING heart appealed
to- The Wing cause.-the cause of the country-now de-
mands our attention! COME ONE-COME ALL! and let
show that old Montgomery Wings true to 1sspe
their PRINCIPLES and the COUNTRY,
To friends In the adjoining counties and District Of
Columbia we say, Come and join with US.
ROCKVILLE, Sept IL, 1852. [sep LTD
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
What of OhiOl

We have before US letter from that true and
noble Wing, 7. H. FORD, esq, of Ohio, addressed
to gentleman in this city, dated at Mansfield,
September 22d, in which he says:
az am surprised that you even question our
glorious State. Ohio must go for Scott and Ora
ham by majority large and unprecedented. We
are wide awake, and working hard, and success
is certain. There are daily accessions. think
the Wings will carry the State elections hand
somely; but whether they do or not General
Scott will carry the State by an overwhelming
vote"
We learn from Ohio papers that Mr. Ford came
within four votes of being nominated for Con-
gress and as soon rs defeated, he and his friends
gave three hearty cheers for his opponent, and
he is now working nobly to secure his election.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
City Items.

BE~ Mr.. P. T. Marceron, who was killed by
the accidental discharge of his gun, few days
since, was buried last Saturday. Impressive
funeral services were performed in st. Peters
Church, from whence the procession moved to
the Catholic battle-ground where the corpse
was deposited We noticed the Columbia Fire
Company in procession. The members were in
uniform, and accompanied by the Marine Band.
Bay@ gentleman named Haitian came to the
city on Saturday afternoon, and having some
business on the Avenue, near Third street, left
his horse and buggy in charge of his little CO.
lored boy. The gentleman had been gone but o.
moment, when the horse started off at a furious
rate. Some bystanders called to the boy, who
held on manfully, to let 60, which he did in time
to save his limbs, for the buggy was capsizud
and smashed and had the little fellow held fast
moment longer, it is probable he would have
been smashed with it. We object to small boys
being left with fractions horses.
We having heard that one Of the "banks" re-
Gently opened here had discovered that it was in
want of funds to redeem its notes, we took the
pains to find out how far the rumor was true
and, on applying at the Office of the g Bank of
the City," we found the doors and windows closed,
and on the shutter the following notice:
"The cashier, being unavoidably called away,
takes this method of assuring the citizens that
the redemption Of the city circulation will be re-
sumed in three or four days.
"SEpT. 25th, 1852"
We have made q thorough examination Of our
two one-dollar notes. and discover that neither is
on the aforesaid "bank."
g6s- On Saturday last negro was knocked on
the head with stick Of wood by white man
named James Rgby. The affair caused consd-
cradle excitement, as it was soon reported that
the negro was dead. Officer Barnacloe arrested
Rigby, and Justice Clark committed him to Jail.
The negro, who is known AS John Thomas or
Fauntleroy, or Mahoney, is badly injured, and
his recovery is said to be doubtful.
GaS> The alarm Of fire yesterday morning was
caused by fire being discovered in dwelling near
the corner of Eighth and G streets; it was ex-
tinguished without much damage to the property.
The fire was supposed to have caught from the
chimney.
Bel7@ The temperance lecturers held a meeting
yesterday afternoon ON the space opposite the
Centre market They had large audience, and
were listened to with much attention.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27

lucky. The excitement and joy caused by his
presence continued undated till the last, and
when the coach in which he was seated drove OIL,
the welkin rang with shouts and cheers OF "Huz.
"a for ScoTT" Thousands of our citizens called
upon him, and for each one, without regard to
nation or position, he had word in season
Every man, woman, and child left his presence
pleased and delighted with the urbanityof the
General A large number Of German and Irish
citizens called upon him, and were treated in the
most hospitable and cordial manner. The vile
Islander that he is vain, proud, naughty, and
arstocratc, that he will not recognise speak to
a common man in citizens dress, has received it's
deoth-blow in this community. Our laborers hnoac
the story is false. They have had demonstra-
tou of what his whole life has taught, that he is
a true gentleman, that he respects all classes,
that he has hearty sympathy for the masses,
everywhere Such is Gen. Scott Such have
our people of all classes found him to be-
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
How Locofocos sustain Poor Mems Int.


Franklin Pierce and William R. King were
members Of the United States Senate in 1889,
when, on the 18th of Jauary of that year. the
following proposition was brought before that
body:
s'And be it further enacted, That when any OF
the public lands of the United States have re-
manned unsold for the space of fifteen years after
the termination of the public sales, the same NAV
be entered and published by actual settlers, on
the following terms, to wit If settler is desir-
GUS to purchase for a residence, eighty, or less
than eighty acres, he may enter and purchase the
same at fifty cents per acre"
This was intended as an encouragement to ac-
tual settlers, and would have greatly promoted
the interests of the poor emigrant to the western
portion of the country, at the same time that it
would not have injured the government. The
vote on the proposition was-yeas 81, nays 49,
Among the nays are the names of Franklin Pierce
and William r. King, and that, too, although the
votes of the Senators from Ohio, Indiana Illinois,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi,
Michigan, and Tennessee, were cast in favor of
the measure, without distinction of party Had
Pierce and King voted for the proposition in
stead of against it, it would have passed the Sen
ate and most likely long ere this been incorpor-
ated into our public land policy.
By this vote Franklin Pierce has recorded him
self against the interest of the actual settlers of
the public lands, who are generally poor men.
Hear what General Scott says on the same subject
in his letter accepting the nomination for the
Presidency:
81 shall be ready, in my connection with Con-
gress, to recommend or approve of measures in
regard to the public domain, so as to secure an
early settlement Of the same favorable to actual
settlers"
Poor men! choose ye between these two, who
is the real advocate of your interest the repre-
han
Locofocoism, or the candidate of the Wing party
of the country.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

TINTIE Old Red Sandstone, New Walks in Old Field
i By Hugh Miller. I'm.
Expostcry Dscourses the First Episte Of Peter by
John Brown, ID. ID. Syo.
Jane Bouyerie Prosperity and Adversely, by Miss SIN
clair, author OF Modern Accomplishments
Reyeres Of Bachelor, Book Of the Heart, by TX. Mar
vel. sixth edition 12m.
The soldier Of the Cros by the Rev Dr. Leyburn.
ond edition.
The Broken Bud "reminiscences of Bereaved Mother
For sale, at low prices, by
sep Ctr GRAY BABLANT1NE, 7th st.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27

BGE~ On reading our paper as it left the press
the other day, we found that we had been "sold,"
as it is now termed. We used to call it "quizzed,"
"guyed," "rigged" SC. If our friend ever
meets us at the soda fountain we are good for
the dimes. ga wink is as good as a nod to a
blind horsel
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
Steamboat Hotel.

yVSHE STEAMBOAT HOTEL on Tth street, opposite the
Centre Market, and fronting Pennsylvania avenue,
will be opened tomorrow Tuesday, the 28h Instant for the
reception of vers and boarders ladies and gentlemen
The house has undergone thorough renovation and re-
pair No expense been spared to render it
convenient The subscriber Will give to It his constant
personal supervision The table will be well supplied and
the bar furnished with the best Of liquors and cigars The
subscriber has had the advantage of twelve years expert
ence as a hotelkeeper in the city of Mobile.
free lunch will be given tomorrow at IL o'clock a. m
a EDWARD HOME.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
BY J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
AN OF Matched Iron Gray HORSES

SPAN OF Matched Iron Gray HORSES
- and BUGGY at Auctfon.-0n Thursday, Sep
TENDER go shall SELL In front Of Auction Store f
previously sold at private sae at o'clock p. par of
Matched Iron Gray Horses years DID, and work well either
In single or double harness.
Also, Of Rogerss Buggy Wagons suitable for
two horses.
Terms: credit Of ninety days. for notes satisfactorily
lcrsed, with interest. JAS. @. MCGUIRE
rs Auctioneer,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27

We find in several Loco papers, copied from the
"National Democrat" list Of the States by
which General Pierce is to be elected Itincludes
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey,
Indiana, Florida, and Louisiana. Quite good
jokel Will they not accept Vermont also?
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27

THE SUPPLY OF PERUVIAN BARK.-It is said
that the Netherlands government, to avert the
effects of the disappearance from the materia
medica of quinquinia, or Peruvian bark, from
which quinine is obtained, have conceived the
idea of attempting the cultivation at Batavia, of
the tree from which the bark is obtained.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
nas- The Philadelphia Sun agrees to make oul

Bas@ The Philadelphia Sun agrees to make our
nomination to the presidency of the "Ugly
Club unanimous, if we will accept it" with
the platform annexed p The ugliest of platforms
is a gallows, and to save our friends of the Sun
from state of suspense We at once decline the
contemplated election.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27

A story Of an alleged pleading of this act by a
distinguished person is being circulated privately
in various regions Of Maryland, and probably
elsewhere. We challenge any newspaper, or any
responsible gentleman, to give it publicity in o
responsible form!
Daily American telegraph., 1852-09-27
DoUGLAss's CHINESE COPYING INK,
Without the Use of a Press

WNHOW Wt USe y ITtSS,
destined 70 attain greater popularity than
acquired by any article of similar use. IL has com
manded the attention of business on the Instant and
is ready In great The subscriber il receiving let
tiers every section in the neghborhood Of the District
and has ordered another supply to be ready meet
demand. Ca WINNER is the Agent for the sale Of 1t.
CTR Sixth st.. near Louisiana avenue.