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Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

DISCOVERIES IN AFRIcA.-A very interesting
letter from the Rev. Mr.. Livingston missionary
in South Africa was read by Mr.. Leavitt before
the American Geographical Society at the Uni.
versity in New York, on the 18th ult II con-
tains an account of various rivers discovered in
Africa some of them of great length and width.
and Of various tribes of Africans. The reverend
gentleman had made two excursions, in company
with Captain Oswold and another officer Of the
British army, into the central part of the cont.
nent. They describe the Barotsi tribe as Every
black, very large, and strongly developed, but
peaceful and more ingenious than the cape PEG.
pie" The letter says: "The Baloe tribes melt
large quantities Of iron, and are very good smiths
There are some tribes who have the singular Gus
tom of knocking out the upper front teeth Of
both sexes at the age of puberty some of them
knock out the teeth from beth jaws. These
tribes have a few domestic animals, where the
tsetsi Ia sort Of fly, which kills cattle) does not
abound. Natural food is everywhere abundant
The Portuguese have never been up the Sesheke
to trade, and there is fine chance for Christian
traders up these great streams"
The reverend gentleman intends to send his
family home, and 60 himself as missionary tc
reside in the heart of the country.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

AS to General Scott, we have more confidence
in his position--in his conservative, impregnable
position-than we could have in ten thousand
pledges Richmond Wing. L.
Yes, his position is not merely that of hope and
promise, but Of fulfment and fruition. We are
with you, brethren
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Fate points with weird finger to the recorded
fact that Winfield Scott can never be President
Of the United States.
The above foolish lines found their way into
our columns the other day, we know not how.
We believe they were written by Father Miller,
who didn't fortell the time Of the worlds destruc-
tim
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
FANS! PARAsOLs JEWELRY, &c.

assortment of the above articles just received and for
sale low at Mrs COLLISIONS Fancy and Millinery Store,
where will be up order every style of FASHIONA
BILE HATS FOR LADIES' and she invites attention to her
patterns for the season.
She has made another addition to her stock of NEAP0LI-
TAN and GIMP BONNETS and keeps on hand assort-
ment of CORDED BONNETS for Misses and Adults.
M Crochet and other Bonnets stened and pressed to
order. EJ- SIXTH street, near Louisiana avenue
may T-tr Sat. News
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

BaS- "We'l all right with the hoodtide," as
a sailor remarked to us the other day while
speaking of the Wing party. That tide is fast
coming in, and we hope our Wing friends will be
prepared when the big craft rights. We cannot
say, however, that General Scott will vrito-he is
now rectus
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

The French Academy offers prize of 1000
francs for the best essay on political Eloquence
in England"
Our government would save thousands by
giving thousands annually in premiums for the
best exemplihcation of brevity in political eo
quence in the national Capitol
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

The Republic of this morning contains noea-
rial certificate it has just received of certain teS-
timony respecting the Freesoilism OF MI Du-
chanan. There of course is to be mucn CROSS
firing on this subject; but we do not think II Is
now in season. severe fire has been opened on
General Scott, whom nobody suspects 81 ha0'ng t'co
sets of opinions, and this not only by Democrats,
hut by Wings also. New-vamped declarations
are demanded of him, and he is aspersed, not
because he has indicated any unwillingness tc
reveal his views upon all fitting subjects at q
proper time but because his catechists, who ap.
proach him with threats and menaces of deser-
ton, think they entitled to dictate to him the
time, the manner, and the place.
We deprecate all present elimination and re-
elimination. The nominee of the National Dem
ocratic Convention is the only person with whom
we should have to deal and if that nominee is to
be General Cass, General Houston, Mr.. Douglas,
or Mr.. Dickinson, it will be a very great waste Of
words to prove at this early date that Mr.. Bu-
chanan is or has been a Freesoiler, Federahst,
or Pennsylvania "Whiskey Boy" And SO
with all the others.
argues, in our opinion, consciousness in acan-
didate or his friends of u vulnerable reputation
and SO few men are there the opinions of whose
lives are uniform and consistent, that it is per-
haps asking too much of poor human nature to
seek for many such in the present canvass.
The nativity of Gen. Scott, his associations
throughout life, the character of his public SER
vices, his known agency in procuring the enact
ment of the Compromise measures, and the open
frankness of his nature are ample in testimony
of his true, firm, and answering position; and
we need not marvel that he should decline run
ming out upon the highways to proclaim himself
friend of the Union. If it is not SO with other
gentlemen it is their misfortune. There may be
many Wings and Democrats who are perfectly
settled in the present popular belief, but who
have not always thought as they now think; yet
we do not discredit their sincerity. But if the
"reminiscences of the past to be invoked, there
are many strange and long-forgotten memories
to be revived
The candidate of our choice has nothing to
fear. There are others, however, who would do
we'll to look out. They have made the procla-
nation
" What goes up must come down
Every man should mind his CROWN
and though we do not propose the game, We are
perfectly willing to enter into it, in the appro-
pirate season, if forced upon us, by either Demo.
cratic opponents or Wing competitors.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

n6- The Democrats insist that we should not
take General Scott as our candidate, but that
we should take either Mr. Fillmore or Mr.. Web
ster. We vM take the General though, and they
may take Uhonsoeper then may please
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
"THE CAMPBELLs ARE COMING"
To meet kind Friends again!
.Odd-Fellows' Hall!

COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY TO- AND EVERY EVENING DURING
THE WEEK.
INVEST PEELS OLD ORIGINAL CAMPBELL MIN
wv STRELS have the honor TO announce TO the ladies
and gentlemen of Washington that they will as above
with Songs operate Choruses and new bnreSque on
the Italian Opera.
aB- For further particulars programme
B- Tickets % cents Doors open at 7I-performance To
commence at o'clock.
may S-U DR. f. A. JONES, Agent.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

HeS- The Webster association in Boston is
doing very well SO are the Fillmore protracted
meetings in New York; so are the Wings in the
support of General Scott throughout the whole
Union.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

f6r It is not the politicians but the PEOPLE,
who have brought out General Scott; and they
make sad error who take the declarations of a
few politicians for an index to popular opinion on
the subject
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

s. TOHN w. MAURY is announced candidate for
y the Mayoralty at the ensuing election in June"
MANY CITIZENS.
In making the above it is deemed proper
to say that large number Of citizens of all parties, from
the several Wards of the city, addressed to Mr. Maury few
days communication expressing their wish to present
his his ellow-czens candidate for the Mayor
atty the ensuing election independent of all questions
connected with the politics of the day. and solely In cond
Grafton his long and useful services in the Councils and
of his fitness for the place
To this communication the following reply has been
ceved
81 have received your communication Whatever might
have been my personal wishes the subject would have
difficult for to resist the friendly call you have
made upon but agreeing as do entirely with all that
you have said the inexpediency of bringing national
politics into city elections most cheerfuy place my
your disposal candidate for the Mayoray at
the ensuing election.
an 24-dts JOHN W. MAURY."
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
By C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ut Al

Y ton IN THE FIRST WARRIOR Tuesday, May
nth, at So o'clock p M the premises, shall sell Lot
No s. in square TO- fronting 90 feet ga inches on north
street. between 2lst and I'D streets and running back 1875
feet.
Also the east part Of Lot No H. in square So fronting 30
feet inches street north between 2lst and I'D streets
and running back l2s feet 81 inches
These lots beautifully situated in central part Of the
First Ward and must be od the is about to leave
the city.
Terms Onefourh cash, the residue in 6, T. is, and "a
months satisfactorily secured bearing interest
JAMES c. MCGUIRE,
may 6-5t Auctoneer.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Mr.. Bones, of the firm of Fossil, Bones & Co.,
was one of those remarkable money making men,
whose uninterrupted success in trade had been
the wonder and afforded the material for the Cos
| sip Of the town for seven years. Being Of ia
miar turn of mind he was frequently interro-
gated on the subject and invariably gave as the
secret of his success that he minded his own bust
ness.
A gentleman met Mr.. Bones on the Assanpink
bridge. He was gazing intently on the dashing,
foaming waters as they fell over the dam He
was evidently in q brown study. Our friend ven
tured to disturb his cogitations
"Mr. Bones, tell me how to make a thousand
dollars"
| Mr. Bones continued looking intently at the
water. At last he ventured reply.
"Do you see that dam, my friend ?"
al certainly do"
"Well, here you may learn the secret of ma
| king money. That water would waste away and
be of no practical use to any body, but for the
dam. That dam turnsit to good account-makes
it perform some useful purpose, and then suffers
it to pass along. That large paper-mill is kept
in constant motion by this simple economy.
Many mouths are fed in the manufacture of the
article of paper, and intelligence is scattered
broad cast over the land on the sheets that are
daily turned out and in the different processes
through which it passes money is made So il
is in the living of hundreds of people They get
enough money. 1t passes through their hands
every day, and at the years end they are no bet
ter off, What's the reason They want dam.
Their expenditures are increasing, and no prac-
teal good is attained They want them damned
up, so that nothing will pass through their hands
without bringing something back-without &C.
complshing some useful purpose. Dam up your
expenses, and you'll soon have enough OCCASION
ally to spare o little, just like that dam. Look
J at it, nv friend !"-Trenton True American
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Eight hundred baskets of fine strawberries
were received in New York, on Tuesday, from
Charleston
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
GREAT BARGAINS AT WHOLESALE.

WYE ask the attention of merchant tailors to extern
w sve stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vesngs, &c We
name in part
Black and Fancy French Cloths
Black Doeskin Cassimeres
Fancy Cassimeres, all styles
Plain and Fancy Silk VestinB
Black Satin Vesting
Buff and White plain and figured Marseilles vestng
Fancy Marseilles Nesting ~,
Buff Cashmeret
Large stock plain and fancy Linen Drings and Ducks
Black and colored Cashmerets
Black French Drap de Elite, &C.. &c.
Having received within day two very large additions
to stock which bought of the importers,
offer very great inducements to those who sell again by the
piece otherwise. YERBY MILLER,
may 81 Penna. av, bet. 7th and 9Th SITS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Ma. FILLMORE AT HoME.--Six towns in Erie
county, N. Y, elect eighteen Fillmore delegate.
to the convention. Baltimore Sun.
This is well. Mr.. Fillmore deserves the respect
and kind regard Of all men and such appreciation
Of his worth by the friends and neighbors Of his
home is as just as it doubtless is welcome and
pleasant to our esteemed President
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Rg- Gen. RI. G. WEIGHTMAN is announced
WING candidate for Mayor at the coming election, in
June next, by
an 27-lms MANY WINGS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

A boy died in New York, on Sunday, from eat
ing ice cream and smoking a cigar Immediately
afterwards.
We can't smoke cigars, but we'd venture the
ice cream any day of the week, notwithstanding.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

1--WE distinctly remember that the long series
of no-party letters written by General Taylor
were 'humbugs !"- Union.
The Union gives it to General Taylor daily
but the General heeds it not, and it would be as
well to let that matter drop. General Scott
wrote "a long series Of no-party letters com
mencing with bis hasty- plate-of-soup letter" in
washington, and continued at Vera Cruz, Cerro
Gordo' &C. Couldn't the Union give us review
OF these 1t would be vastly instructive and
entertaining. We would like to see IL hold the
gallant old hero to strict accountability for every
one of them. Come, good friends 'use him IN |"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
MAY BALL!

~ n. Liable has the honor to announce to the
X ladies and gentlemen of Washington, Georgetown,
- s,Io~andra that his MAY BALL will take place at
!d daI HALL on Tuesday, 18th instant,
may lid
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WANTED!

WILL take active silent partner, with the above
i capital, in business that will yield Uery high
the post Office Bs- This proposition will be open only
w DAYS. TT
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE Pr

perty.-The subscriber Trustee, under decree of
the Circuit Court of the estate of the late Col VIM Brent
deceased offers for sale that valuable and weocated build
ing lot No. d. square 253 fronting So feet
inches north street. between 18th and 18th Streets and
containing 591S square feet.
Sale to take place the premises Tuesday evening
next the 18th instant at o'clock Terms oasy and made
known at time of SALE Conveyancng at expense Of pur
chaser JOHN CARlOLL BRENT, trustee
NAV 7-3t&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

Hg- sILAS H. HILL, esq, is announced
candidate for Mayor the approaching election and will
supported by THOUSANDS.
an
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
Removal! Removal!!

HE subscriber respectfully informs the public generally
that he the old stand formerly occupied
by Hall Brother opposite the Centre Market and is
opening extensive assortment of Dry Goods bought at
the end of season. in PHILADELPHIA and will be sold at
greatly reduced prices for cash only In commencing bust
in store intend to put goods down to the
lowest price, and se for cash only In doing customer
will be charged an extra price make up for bad debts
shall endeayor to conne myself to the onertce syste-a
ways putting goods down to the totoest price.
Goods warranted as represented.
7. B. BROWN,
Penna avenue, bet It'll and Sth streets,
NAV h-tr Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
NEW BOOKS FOR SALE at Joe shiI-

NEW BOOKS FOR SALE ut Joe shil-
~ llngton's Bookstore.-The Knickerbocker
Magazine for May is without exception the most original
and interesting publication issued from the press price
duced to three dollars per twenty-five cents
number. With this reduction there Is change in the
FORM size, character, quality of the Magazine
Journey Iceland and Travels in Sweden and Norway
Clifton, Modern Fashion.
The TwentyFifh Of May, Cruise in the La Plata.
New Books Stationery, Newspapers, and everything In
the cheap publication line, for sale at
JOE SHILLINGT0N'S Bookstore,
may 3-tr1 odeon Building cor. of AZ ST. and Pa.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
BARGAINS! BARGAINs!! BARGAINsM!

BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINs!!!
VERBY d. MILLER have just received their
third supply Of easonabe goods and determined TO
offer the very greatest inducements TO purchasers.
Beautiful yard-wide Lawns, only cts
Handsome new style Berege de Lanes. .........l2H
Fine Plaid Csmbrics, only
New style French Bereges, only .................25
Fine Mourning Lawns, only
Lin Cam Handkerchiefs, worth 1881 cts, st..l211
Yardwde Bleached Long Cloths. 81
Gs- We deem further enumeration unnecessary Our
stock full and complete embracing all of the newest
and best styles of the season. which determined to
sell at the lowest prices We respectfully solicit
nation YERBY & MILLER,
may s. Opposite Centre Market
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
THE MAYORALTY

or JOHN w. MAURY, esq, is announced a
candidate for Mayor at the coming election. Zap 2l-e
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
DIR. ]. 8. ROSES

~ REAT PAINCuRERl
VI IHE W0NDER or THE AGE!iL
preparation is used internally and externally giving inn
mediate relief from all bodily pains. "a
used according to directions, not only relieves all
pain but ii usually the first application 1t
may relied upon for curing and giving almost instant
relief as thousands who have used can testify to Rheu
matism Ague Sudden Colds Cholera Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus Pleurisy, Earache, Toothache, Choc and all
Womb Pains in the Limbs, Joints, Back Spine Disease,
Lumbago Scalds Burns, Chblains, Sprains, Bruises,
Pmpes, and all Chronic Eruptons
Iyou wish to be relieved from ALL PAIN use Dr. Roses
PAIN-CURER.
II YOU desire to be cured Of ALL DISEASES take his
Family Medicines Price l26 U.s. and 80 cents per bottle
For Coughs, Colds, Group, and Whooping Cough.
TIE PREPARED FOR CHANGE OF WEATHER-The
Is frequent changes of the weather bring with II bad
| COLDS, COUGH, ASTHMA, IRRITATION of the LUNGS,
| SORE THROAT and BRONCHITIS, all of which can be
cured the system fortified against frequent attacks BY
using DR.. J. S. ROSES Celebrated COUGH SYRUP. Price
| only so cents.
CHILDREN are also liable to Group, which dangerous
complaint yields Immediately to Dr. j. s. Roses never.
| falling GROUP SYRUP. Price rs cents.
WHOOPING COUGH, another complaint always worse
in cold and damp weather. The afflicted will ind great
relief in the use Of DR.. j. s. Roses WHOOPlNG COUGH
SYRUP which always relieves, and prevents the disease
from running into other diseases, such as INFLAMMA.
| TON of the LUNGS, DROPsY in the CHEST, and CON-
SUMPTION Price go cents. DR.. Roses successful treat
| for the above highly valuable Family Medicines.
! Ha- To be had at the Drug Stores of
| Charles Stott q Co. Samuel Butt,
j. +. Callan, John W Marin,
/ Ctr Washington city, D. O.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
National Theatre.

Sixth appearance OF the popular and accomplished actress
MISS ELIZA LOGAN.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

H1- Con. r.. G. WEIGHTMAN is announce
candidate for Mayor at the coming election in Jun
next by MANY VOTERS.
ap 13--teA ......
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
sMITHsONIAN LECTURES,

DRoFEssoR BENJAMIN sILLlMAN, jr, viii deliver o
course of Six Lectures to the 10Th inst
and BIO continued the evenings Of Monday Wednesday,
and Friday Of each week, at o'clock. Subject The -Four
Elements OF the Ancient Phosophy-Earth, Air, Water,
in view Of Modern Science Eapl7-n
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08

THIS SATURDAY. EVENING, May 8, will DO performed
the thrilling DRAMA In three acts entitled LUORETlA Bo
GIA Or The PRISONERS. Lucreta Borga, Miss ELIZA Lo
GAN. Two popular Dances, by Miss Annie Walters ana
Made Theodore TO conclude with the original extraVa
ganza entitled CHLOROFORM or, WASHINGTON ONE Hun
DRIED YEARS HENCE. Aminidab Slocum, Mr.. c. A. LOGAN
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Private Boxes S5 Dress Circle and Parquee 80 cents;
Reserved seats rs cents Orchestra seats 70 cents Family
Circle rs cts Third Tier SO cts Colored Gallery % cts
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
NEW GOODS, FRESH SUPPLIES.
OPENING TODAY!
p1nuARnsnN,s LINENS

~ PIECES OF best Richardson's Family Linens this day
~ received from importers and will be sold very cheap
w p VERIFY MILLER,
rn,v1-1m Opposite Centre Market
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
MANY VOTERS.

THIRD WARD.
go CHARLES p. WANNALL, esq, is an
nounced candidate for the Board of Aldermen from the
Third Ward at the ensuing election, in June.
ap 2s-to MANY CITIZENS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
COTT TIE

IUsT received q case of patent leather and caltsk
o, Scott Ties-a and beautiful article. Also, Buc
skin and Lasting Caters, Fillmore and Monterey Ties
sale low, for cash, at HARRIS GRlfFlNs,
Penn. av. two doors west Of Shanks Iron Building
m Orr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
SECOND W1RD
THIRD WARD.
THIRD WARD.

THIRD WARD.
RIr Messrs. Editors Please announce
that JOHN McNEALE LATHAM is a candidate for the
Board Aldermen from the Third Ward at the ensuing
election, and will be supported by Entertainments
may Scott MANY VOTERS
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
LAWNS. VERY CHEAP

100 PIECES this day received at 124 cts per yard
lUU SO pieces fine qualities and good styles
VERIFY a MILLER,
Between 18th and Sth streets,
m,v lin Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
g What goes up must come down
Every man should mind his crown =

and though we do not propose the game, We are
perfectly willing to enter into it, in the appro-
pirate season, if forced upon us, by either Demo.
cratic opponents or Wing competitors.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-08
TABLE LINENS, &c
AMBER TUCK COMBS, JEwELRY, 60.

assortment of the above articles just opened at
n MRS COLLISIONS, Sixth street.
ap 30-tr Sat. News.]
RS- BONNET GMPs also Just received.
The Woodville Republican., 1852-06-08

Uhlu clan and mnlicious'y laid on the
Students. Why Is il that our sister
7,vns. c1in,e7. LibFF'y, Wentrillr.
BAYOU Sara. Baton Rouge. &c.. are
ot the theatre of such conduct as is
pui to the credit of Jackson
II public peace and safety itviolated
we read it on the docket O. lhe Mayer
or Magistrate, but in Iack.on is is re-
corded only in the book Of mysteries.
A stranger might visit tie place and
hear (what recently tool; piacsl that
ihe darneei;a peeo0 aud satt3 u ,ir.
family OF AN innocent, rcspeciahlc and
highly esteemed Presbyterian c.ergy'
man was unprovokedly assaiied N The
nght--that briekbats wtre thrown
through the windows Of his private
sleeping room. occupied by himself aud
wife, and the missiles by mere acciient
escaped wounding his wife whu lav
quietly enjoying her sacred repose.
He might enquire why were ,ha actors
In this savage demonstration aud te
told--"'Twas mysterious. although VIC
are satisfied of the lawless intrudefs.
zee don't Ike 10 say
An endless calalouge OF uninieIh1i>
bic things might be laid beiore him rs
strange and mysterious. almost 10
throw him back to a belief in the hiss
tory and reality Of The Salem witch.
craft, and we should not be surprised
Of the cunning II these lnisehevous
workers. defended an protected by their
pure gca-faihers should eventually re-
suit ia the hanging of every old woman
in Jackson, as the legitimate Magda.
lines of unmeniionable and harFass-
ing troubles. More anon.
TIMOTHY.
Cottare Grove.