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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-03-30
BLOODY ARRAY IN KESruckY-SEr-

EEAL PERSONS kILLED.-Ihe Louisville
Courier gives an account of IL bloody
atfray which occurred near Lancaster,
KY, on the 18th inst, between Rus sell,
Isaiah and Frederick Hill, and two OF
three of their sons, OH one side, and a:
party who had fortified themselves in d
tobacco house on the other. Nothing
is said as to the origin Of the afiray, ex-
cept that rs the Hills arrived opposite
the house, they were fired ON and Rus
sell Hill killed. The account in tho
Courier then goes on to say
The Hills then charged upon the
house, and Isaiah Hill was killed just as
he WAS getting over the fence. The
door of the house was forced by the re-.
naining Hills, and the fight continued
sPwith short arSas,zazssEai' azssa Bowie knives.=-
.'"ha Sellers was shot by a son of
Isaiah Hill, twelve or fourteen years
ofagc, and fell and expired after hav-
ing received five other shots through
the head. VIM. Cris,nan was shot bv.
the same boy, when in the act of stab
bing Frederick Hill with a bowie
knife. Crisman died, having ON his
body one pistol shot and fifty,thrcc
wounds inflicted with q knife. A man
by tho name of Alrcrson, and another
by the name of Samuel Sellers, (oftho
house party,) were slightly wounded.
Two of the boys (Hills) were wounded
with rifle shots, and one of them, a
mere boy, lies in critical condition.
-------zz~e-s-sEs.s-s-s s-ss.s----- "a
The Ruthcrfordton IN. c. Banner
thus records the opening of home
placer:
ANOTHER LARGE LuMp.-Dr. Lev
enthrope showed lis another golden
specimen" last week, which. he had lust
found at his mines near this place. 1t
weighs 81 pennyweights, and with the.
exception OF few small pieces ,ef
quartz mingled in it, is remarkably.
clean and pure. We rejoice at the,
doctors good fortune, for though many
may be more needy no one is more de.
scrving--unless necessity be made the
test Of desert
This is tho second large piece the Dr..
has found this winter, and the fourth
that has been found in the same region
within less than two years past, Ono.
found byMrs. Greer weighed 60 penny
weights, one by MIR. Bradley 36 wc
believe, and the former, found by DIR.
L., 80. There must be ''pilo" of it.
some where there.
Ii our people will stay at home Cali
fornis may come to them vet.
-<SSss 49, q L.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-03-30

secure him the Wing nomination. If
he gets the nomination, it; is generaiIy
believed that the whole ofthe Southern,
Wings will rally to his supporti
with zeal and enthusiu- IN. ,Stcphens,l
Toombs, Cabell, id nome genus, will
heartily sustain him. Asan indication
of the indispositioh of tho South, al
most universally, to reopen the eoBp@a
promise question, and as an ;ifidexiof
tho popularity of the. 'fnality" tof
those measures, let me say to you
that there was a rivalry between Mar
shall and Bailey, of Virginia, as to its
paternity, Marshall insisting that the
compromise was Wing measure and
Bailey that it twas Democratic How
absurd, then, was the protence of the
Secessionists Of yotfr State, that whers
South Carolina seeded others would
join her standard; wien, they are noe
only satisfied with it, but are the first
to eulogizeit. Heaven grant TINT they
have not made fatal mistake in hug
ging the "grand cheat to their bosoms.'
We had snow storm last night,
but most of it has been carried away
by to-day's sun. 'fi
Mr.. Clay's health is again worse.
There arc some twenty Senator'S and
Representatives confined to their Iodg-
ings by indispositioD. The House viii
probably finish the deficiency bill ON
Tuesday. rf.sH tti9S3 ssssi..i
1t is very probable that a resolutions
Ofinquiry will be offered on Monday, in
the House, requesting the Presidsat TO
inform the House the objects and pur
poses of tho expedition fitting out for
Japan. The preparation is evidently
warlikc in character, and unless Con-
grcss takes some action in the .premi-
scs, our government will in all proba-
bility soon be involved in war with
a country whose population is not less
than fifty Inillions-and that war made
by the President without the knowledge
or consent Of Congress. It is subject
of grave Importance, and will no doubt,
receive the carly attention of Congress.
OBSERVER.
n y
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
General scott-An Offer Declined.

The New Orleans ssDeta," u Democratic paper,
refers to fact Of which it says it has been some
time cognizant, that General Scott, when in the
City Of Mexico, after its capture, was offered by
several of the wealthiest citizens of the Mexican
| republic to be made President of that country
and, as an inducement to the offer, they bound
themselves to settle upon him the sum of one
million of dollars. g The splendid offer," says
the 60 Delta" "was declined by the General, with
scarcely moments consideration. The brave
old soldier could not be tempted by such induce
ments to abandon the flag under which he had
achieved so much renown and honor. "-Repubhc.
We hold General Scott in very high esteem !;
we honor him for his bravery, for his high talents
for his vast information on all public subjects,
and for his undoubted patriotism. But we can
not gather fresh laurels for his brow from the
fact that he would not as successful military
invader in the service of his country, desert that
service and accept the Presidency of Mexico and
million of dollars +" from several Of the acealthiest
citizens Of the Merican repu5hc!" To give him
honor for such an act, admitting the story to be
true in all its parts,) is too absurdly ridiculous
and can only serve to belttle the noble old chief
tain, who, we are sure, would never have permit
ted such publication, if he had been apprized
of it.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Horrtble Murder.

We learn from the Malboro' (Md.) "Gazette"
of yesterday that the most shocking murder that
we have ever recorded was committed in Charles
county, Maryland, on the 18th inst. 1t seems
that MIR. James n. Johnson, of Charles county,
was attacked on the road, as he was returning
from Bryantown, robbed, tied to a fence, and
fuel placed around him and set ON fire. The
unfortunate man was discoveredin this condition,
nearly burned to death, and liberated ere life
was totally extinct. lie had barely life enough
left to tell his deliverers that two men named
Smith and Osborne were the fiends who Murdered
him. These men have been arrested
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Th a CnnIaaf Vaft

In the record of the proceedings of the Senate
of the United States. the following minute occurs
Mr. PRATT presented resolution of the Legislature OF
Maryland in favor of the enactment of law making free
much of the Baltimore and Washington turnpike lies
within the District of Columbia which referred TO the
Committee on the District of Columbia"
If this road led to back country that would
furnish food to the people, it might lessen the
expense of living in Washington; but such is not
the fact. And when it is reflected that the legis-
lature of this same State of Maryland imposed
what is equal to n per capita tax of fifty cents
upon each person who goes over the railroad, it
is thought this proposition borders upon the i'm
pudent, and should be secuted out Of the halls of
Congress We know that the money received is
a round sum from the road, but that sum was
fixed and determined by tariff of the average
number who had travelled this turnpike, and it
was found to be equal to fifty cents head !
Comment is unnecessary.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

This magnificent steamer, one of the Collins
Liverpool line is about to visit Washington, and
viii be here, it is thought, about the middle of
next week. From all accounts, this is a much
larger boat than any that has ever yet foated on
the waters of the Potomac as far up as this city.
Her length is three hundred feet tonnage, three
thousand and she draws about eighteen feet wa
ter without freight The services Of one of the
most skillful pilots on the Potomac, Mr.. James
w. Shiles, have been engaged by the agent Of the
line to pilot her round. Mr.. Shiles leaves this
city to-day for New York, and expects to leave
New York on Monday with the Baltic, and, if the
weather is favorable, will have the beautiful
steamer in front of our city by Wednesday or
Thursday next; when the citizens of Washington
win have opportunity of seeing one of the
most magnificent steamers aAoat-a description
of which we had the other evening by Professor
Silliman, in one of his able lectures at the Smith
sonian Institution
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Orestes A. Bronson's Lecture against * os
suth and the Hungarians.

We have but little confidence in Kossuth, and
none in 0restes A. Bronson. Still let us hear
what the latter says Of the former. A despatch
from Boston, dated yesterday, says
"Orestes A. Bronson, Of Boston, lectured here
last night, before the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation, on the subject of national Intervention.
He took the ground that no nation has the right
to interfere in the affairs Of another. Speaking
Of traitors, he said have none in this country,
but we had imported traitors and made heroes Of
them. This allusion to Kossuth was received
with storm of Kisses, mingled with applause.
"The lecturer then proceeded to state that he
considered the monarchial as the best form OF
government for many nations. He asserted that
Austria was right in her war with Hungary-that
Russia was right in assisting Austria-that the
course of Hungary was not right, and deserves
no sympathy. He considers Russia Austria,
and the United States as the three great nations
of the earth, and that England was mere depen-
dency of the latter
"These are the principal features of his lee
ture, which was delivered to very large audience,
but few of whom seemed to coincide in views
with the lecturer"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
New Ancfian store.

We learn that q couple Of gentlemen, well and
favorably known in this city, are about to open a
new auction warehouse on eth street, in this city
We have not thus far been much favored by
the auctioneers of this city, who are no doubt
very properly 10th to withdraw any portion Of
their patronage from our worthy and respected
morning contemporaries. Our growing circula-
ton, however and the fact that we are read by
all the fast-going people of the District, win no
doubt soon induce our auctioneers to knock down
some Of their best bargains to us.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Danger OF Wearing Moustaches,

In the trial Of John Evans, charged with steal
ing coat on Tuesday before Justice Smith, n
witness stated that he saw a man with coat
under his arm, answering the description of the
one stolen; and he would be willing to swear
taches, but, as the prisoner had none he had con-
siderable doubts. Unfortunately for the prisoner,
he had the telltale moustaches when arrested,
and had shaved them off between the first and
final examinations. Beware of moustaches
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

The orders for printing, in very many in
stances, have reference TO the advantages TO be
derived by the printer, and not to necessity
for the work. Then the printer, who does not
study Uncle Sans economy very closely, pays
due attention to his own, and puts poor work
upon poorer paper He usually also lives in
very large house. and very sumptuously, and ex-
ponds for costly wines and other necessities of
life, with which to treat his congressional and
executive friends, very large sums Of money !;
and finally retres with a fortune. The men who
do the labor for him toll at certain seasons Sc
yerey by day and night, but especially by night;
look very thin and pale, live economically, lose
a third or half their time at other seasons, and
live and die poor. This is the way it is done
If the government would build plain brick
house, place in it an engine, some presses types,
&C., together with selection Of good printers,
and do its printing as it does its writing, these
things would be reformed, and the newspapers Of
Washington could afford to talk right out on any
subject
AS these things cannot be done in time for the
great Census Job, that will have to be done in
accordance with past usage, except that the De-
partmcnt Of the Interior should have the power
Of making deductions for the printers shorrcom-
ings, subject to an appeal to competent board
Of arbitration.
To whom Congress will give this work, is now
the absorbing question. For our part, we think
the majority in Congress should not take long to
determine the point, while there exists press
that has given all its energies and risked its for
tunes in the service of their party. If, however,
they prefer independent course, and wish to
reward US. we arc ready
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
The seven-MiIe Mirror.

The pupils of the various schools in our city
attend, in large numbers, the exhibition of the
beautiful painting, at Odd-Fellows' Hall, known
as the "Seven-Mile Mirror" The Orphan Asy-
lums and charity schools have all Witnessed it, by
invitation of the liberal proprietor, Mr.. Perham.
AS arrangements have been made in other
cities to exhibit this great work of art our citi-
zens should at once embrace the opportunity
now offered them. Exhibition every afternoon
and evening.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
stanIey,. Hi.toricaI Portrait GnlIsry

We have hitherto omitted to perform the agree
able duty Of calling public attention to this gal
lery, comprising upward of one hundred portraits
of distinguished chiefs and warriors Of forty
tribes inhabiting the Far West. 1t is open daily
MT the Library Room Of the Smithsonian Insttu-
ton. There are also various highly interest
ing representations Of the characteristic games,
dances, and other amusements Of the Indians
The gallery is open to visiters, without charge.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Rs- We daily receive newspapers claiming an exchange
in consideration of publishing Prospectus of this paper
The publication of that Prospectus countermanded i'm
medutey after it issued but have observed s
terms with such papers copied it after Its appear
ancc and before subsequent notice could be presumed
to be very generally known. Those that took it up at
later period, after had used utmost endeavors to
make known the revocation of ofer should not
plain that do not send them daily paper We have
however, endeavored to preserve the all and shall
before long be able to send them acceptable weekly
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Odd-Fellows' Hall.
SECOND WEEK of
prRR,S gRVEN-MII,E MIRROR !!

ar Tour Of two thousand miles on the Lakes, the
" Niagara st. Lawrence, and Saguenay rivers will open
Monday, February 9th, for short season.
This astonishing work. executed from Drawings taken
upon the spot perfectly represents 200 cities and villages
100000 buildings and 300 steamboats, ships and other
vesses city and harbor Of Buffalo, Niagara Falls the
cities of Toronto and Kingston; the Thousand islands, Og
densburg prescott the Four Grand Rapids Montea the
city and citadel Of Quebec Montmorenc Falls the Great
Gulf; and the sublime scenery Of the saguenay.
Every evening except Sunday.
Doors open at Oh Mirror moves ut "a o'clock
Admission rs cents children hafprice
Rs- Day Exhibition Every afternoon, at az o'clock.
feb 16--d1w
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Eiop.ment, Arrest, and Marriage.

A man by the name Of Jerry Van Ripper eloped
from Newark, N j., with blooming young lady
named Miss Sarah Hughes. The father, going
in pursuit, caught the pair on Broadway, and
arrested the parties. They were carried before
Alderman Sturteyant, and the matter settled by
uniting the parties in the bonds of wedlock.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Lights and shadows.

Two store-rooms on the Avenue, of equal size
the one on the sunny, the other on the shady
side-wi rent, the first for $500, and the other
for $500. Quere: would not, in most branches
Of business, the odd $500 more than bring the
shady up to an equality with the sunny side, il
expended in advertising through the columns Of
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

This gentleman sang sweetly last night to a
cheerful, pleasant company, at Carusi's, though
not so large as an earlier notice would have Sc
cured him, Tomorrow night he will give
another concert, when, it is hoped, we will all be
there. He sings tonight in Baltimore, where he
is always successful
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

There are in Kanawha some fine veins of coal
The best is found on.Coal river, where its aver
age thickness is twenty-four feet. Professor
Rogers gives the bituminous rank quite equal
to the best Pittsburg. The camel is said to be
equal to any of this kind in the world like all
mixture of sulphur.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

A HDBoUs IsM," AND ITS REMEDY.-A zeal
GUS Divine of our city, who had noticed with
pain the continued absence from church of n
gentleman, for many years constant worship
per, met his negro servant and inquired why
his master no longer attended divine service.
ode fac is, Massas been berry bad sab, and
Use fraid he's gittn wus."
els it possible ?" said the worthy minister in
alarm" can it be possible he has thrown aside
the light of Christianity and become founderer
in the dark, cheerless Dogs of socialism -
"No sab, wus en- dat" replied the black with
n mournful shake Of his head.
81 was ever afraid, said the reverend gentle
man, sadly, i" that his classic lore would too de-
yotedly incline him to heather mythology. He
may, perchance, have become afflicted with the
mental delusion of Pantheon"
."Wusser still, J" muttered the black doggedly.
]" Alas - groaned the preacher, " then he has
become lost in the darnkess Of atheism !"
"No sab, athyism isn't q sarkumstance--he $
rot de rheumatism ~
A sympathizing public will be pleased to- learn,
that shortly after this conversation, the patient
at the Recommendation of his pastor, purchased
two bottles of Hampton's Vegetable Tincture,
which effected complete cure, and the late VIC
tim of rheumatism now reappears at church with
his wonted regularity.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
p6y- when we happen, from the pressure 0

~ When we happen, from the pressure of
any peculiar kind of matter upon our columns, or
other causes, to make up somewhat dull paper,
we are always very conscious Of the fact But
when, as we almost always do, we make up
rich, racy, cheerful, delightful benevolent, en-
tertaining and agreeable sheet, we are, Of course
modestly Unconscious Of the fact, and do love
TO be told Of IL
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Two men, Henry Russell and 2. b. syputt
went into an old house in Paducah, KY, on the I'll
instant, that was filed with fodder, and went t.
sleep While asleep, the fodder caught fire, and
the two men persisted in the flames.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
MIR. Dempster's

Second Lyrical Entertainment, at CarusTs Saloon,
on Friday Evening, February 20,
WILL include the following songs: " The spot where
John Anderson my Jo;" Loney aud Wife," Evening
Songs" Lament of the Irish Emigrant;" The Death Of
Warren" The Blind Boy" I'm alone, all alone !" TAX
yer auld cloak about yes and The May Queen in parts
Tickets so cents Concert to at eight o'clock
Books 12h cents feb 10
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

We learn from reliable authority that the Hon.
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State, accompa-
MED by his private secretary, CHAs. LASMAN,
esq, will, at FIVE o'clock this afternoon, depart
from this city for New York, where Mr.. Webster
viii deliver lecture before the New York His
torical Society on Monday evening next.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Gen. SAM HousroN was at New York yester-
day. and was expected to be present at the meeting
Of the National Temperance Society, in the even
ing, to present gold medal to the Hon. Neal
Dow, author Of the Maine law.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

~ There are several jocular and humorous
papers published in the United States at present
NOT one Of which has ever been sent to W. Our
sedste and dignifed character is understood and
appreciated
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
Late from CALIFORNIA;:

We refer to our telegraphic dispatches for the
news brought by the Georgia, at New York tbs
afternoon. We are always in luck!
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Private Boxes So Dress Circle Parquette SO cents
Reserved Seats rs cs Orchestra Seats rs cts Family
Circle 25 cts Third Tier so cts Coored Gallery rs cts
THURSDAY EVENING, Feb 49, 1852, will be performed
the and original play, in five acts entitled THE BE
TROTHAL. Marsio "a wealthy merchant,) Mr. CouLDocK
Fippa, Miss KATE HORN Pas la Bayadere by Miss ANN
WALTERS To conclude with the petite Comedy in act
entitled the CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH. feb 19-d
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

EJ~ Mrs. Upham wife of Senator Upham, Of
Vermont is said to lie seriously i'll, at their fam
lily residence, Montpelier, Vermont.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

The principal coinin circulation in California is
6fty-dollar gold pieces, which they call slugs.
No one objects to receive them; but to get these
pieces changed for smaller coin or in other words,
to run the slugs into grape or canister involves
q loss Of three dollars and half per slug, which
the Californians do object to.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

We heretofore omitted to state that this prom.
erty was on Friday last, finally sold to the
Messrs. Dodge, Of Georgetown, for ST., 720.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

- SARrAN's MAGAZINE for March is on our
table. II keeps full pace with the times--which
h tolerabIy good speed, as We take It'll
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Rg- Copies of the "TELEGRAPH" may Mt all times he oh
taned at our counter the book and periodical store
WILLIAM ADAM Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

Temperance Convention--An adjourned meet
ing of the Convention of the Friends Of Temperance will
held at Temperance Hall this Thursday evening, at
o'clock Members requested to be punctual feb 10
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19

BaT" 0nr senior has received another valen.
tine, and Above Of a Valentine its-ricb, beauti.
full, and perfumed. Sweets to the sweetest
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-19
CALL AND SEE!

lust OPENED, AND FOR SALE
y Figured and plain Swiss Mouselines
Cambria Insertings, and Edgings
Tambour-worked Insertngs
New style Porcelain Buttons
Knitting and marking Cottons
Siyer-plated Neck Combs
Crochet Needles, Shell Combs
Ladies' and gentlemen's Silk Gloves, &C, &C.. at
MRS. COLLISIONS Fancy 4 Trimming Store
feb 19-tr Sixth st., corner Louisiana avenue
DLACK LACE Wells, Dress Caps spotted and
ID figured Nets for Undersleeves, just opened at
MRS. COLLISIONS Fancy Store,
feb 19-tr =. cor. 9th st. and Louisiana ".