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Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Miss Davenport-The Theatre.

This sweet and talented young lady appeared
Mt Carusi's last night, to execute her beautiful
Shakspearean reading, before a crowded audience
Of about forty persons, as we are credibly in
formed! Now, why was this2 We shall not un-
dertake to say; but in our own defence we wiu
say, that she, like some others who have Of late
appeared at Carusi's, did not make her announce
ments to the public through the columns of the
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH. She must have found
some bad adviser
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Great Stars!

The two great vocalists, CATHARINE HAYES and
PARoDI, departed from this city without pay
ing their bills at this Office. Our account met
Parodi at Charleston, but received no attention.
We have no idea that either of these ladies would
for moment tolerate such conduct. They proba-
bly, give no personal attention to the details of
their business, but entrust them to persons who
are, to say the least, very careless.
On the evening Of Miss Hayes's first concert
here, alarge number of persons were turned away
from the doors of Carusis saloon, informed that
there was no room and yet the saloon was not
really full during any part of the evening. This
was done for the effect it would have in print.
There is great deal of deception and cajoling
in these matters. We do not speak Of other in
stances of the character here mentioned, because
money is scarce with some. With them it is
not.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
President Fillmore and the Steams
William SeIdcn.

The proffcr Of this boat for the use of the Pres
ident and suite was yesterday made by s. Nor
ment, esq, on behalf of Captain Page, and we
have to-day had the pleasure Of perusing the
Presidents note of acceptance.
At half-past II o'clock to-day the steamer
Baltic arrived near Alexandria, where she an
chored, and still remained at 2 p. m We learn
that she has from one hundred to one hundred
and fifty invited guests on board, including Ex-
Mayor Mickle; Morgan Morgans, esq.,, ex-presi-
dent of the board of aldermen, and several mem
bers of the present and late common council ;
heads of departments; Chas. King, president of
Columbia College; George Blunt, esq.,, and many
other persons of note The press, too, is well
represented, there being editors or attaches of
almost every paper in the city on board
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Tho Spirit or Improvement.

1t is rife in the land. Highways, by rail-
roads and canals, are multiplying, and the peo-
pie of the whole Union are working glo-
riously for the welfare Of themselves and
their posterity. We notice that vote has just
been taken at Lockport, Pa, and it has been de-
cided that the borough shall subscribe $40, 900,
and the county be recommended to subscribe
100000 to the Sunbury and Erie railroad.
For the subscription, 102; against, 8. This is
among the first fruits of the bill recently passed
by the legislature The city of Erie has already
subscribed 100000. The prospect is said to
be every way encouraging. >e.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Regulations for Lent.

For the information of our readers Of the Ro-
man Catholic Church, and to crafty the curiosi-
ty Of all others, we republish the following rules
and regulations to be observed during the season
of Lent in this arch docess:
l. All the faithful, who have completed their
twenty-frst year, unless legitimately dispensed,
are bound to observe the fast Of Lent.
2. They are to make only one meal day, Sun
days excepted.
8. The meal allowed on fast-days is not to be
taken till about noon.
4. At that meal, if on any day permission
should be granted for eating flesh, both flesh and
fish are not to be used at the same time.
5. A small refreshment, commonly called COLA
fon, is allowed in the evening; no general rule
as to the quantity permitted at this time is or
can be made But the practice of the most regu-
lar Christians is to let it exceed the fourth
part of an ordinary meal.
g. The quality of the food allowed at COLA
ton is, in this archdiocese bread, butter, cheese,
all kinds of fruit, salads, vegetables and fish,
| though not warm, but fish previously prepared
and grown cold.
T. General usage has made it lawful to drink
in the morning some warm liquid, as tea, coffee,
| or thin chocolate, made with water, to which a
few drops of milk may be added, serving rather
to color the liquids than to make them substan-
tial food.
g. Necessity and custom have authorized the
use of hogs lard, instead of butter, in preparing
fish, vegetables, sc.
g. The following persons are exempted from
the obligations of fasting Young persons under
| twenty-one years of age, the sick, pregnant
women, or giving suck to infants, those who are
obliged to hard labor, and all those who, through
weakness, cannot fast without great prejudice to
| their health.
TO- By dispensation, the use of flesh meat will
be allowed at any time on Sundays, and once a
day on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with
the exception of the first four days, and all Holy
Week, including Palm Sunday
If darkey says, ~ go for dis Union; is he O
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Legitimacy.

This is a significant political phrase in France
and throughout Europe The legitimacy Of re-
gal power and the legitimacy Of the kings claim
ing it are the subjects indicated. AS for the
former, men may think as they please; but as
respects the latter, there is very little of which
to boast. We think it very probable that all
the royal families of Europe would long ere this
have degenerated into idiocy and puerile defor-
nifty, had it not beenfor the illegitmate practices
and the illegitimate offspring frequent among
them. Even the family of Napoleon, fresh in
the royal palaces of Europe, became at once as
immoral as the rest Of them, insomuch that great
doubt is believed to have rested on the mind Of
the mother of the present usurper of France
respecting his paternity, though rakish Dutch
Admiral is SO accredited by the many. The pa
pers tell us that in Europe story is now cur
rent about mysterious mission confded to one
of the Bonaparte family. Pierre is said to have
repaired to Frol, in Romagna, for the purpose
of procuring documents relative to strange le-
gend respecting the spurious birth of Louis
Philippe. One Maria Stella, daughter of Schi-
appni a captain of sbirri at Florence has writ
ten some memoirs, stating that she and Louis
Philippe were exchanged as infants. This Maria
Stella is now residing Mt Froi ...-.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
VIM. E. ROBINSON, esq.
MsrA prize concert was prevented in Philadel-

B1s~ A prize concert was prevented in Philadel-
phia by the enforcement of the law passed in 1852
against "many mischievous and unlawful games,
called lotteries" which 'shave been set up in this
province, which tend to the manifest corruption
of youth and the ruin and impoverishment of
many poor families; and Whereas" the pream-
BILE to the law continues, "such pernicious prac-
tees may not only give opportunities to evil-dis-
posed persons to cheat and defraud the honest
inhabitants of this province, but prove introduce
tive of vice, idleness, and immortality, injurious
to trade, commerce, and industry, and against
the common good, welfare, and peace of this
province" This is an old law, tobe sure, but Of
modern enforcement ...s.. #..t '.,. ~.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

Ia The Great Mirror, and the sublime
and grand scenery presents to the von continue to at
tract full and delighted houses. From the
to the close of the exhibition there continued succession
Of beautiful landscape views mighty rapids and cataracs
rocky emnences that tower thousands Of feet toward Hes
nnumerable cities towns and villagesmaking alto
geher exhibition worthy the study and patronage Of all
classes Of citizens. Tomorrow afternoon will be in
terestng time at the Hail. All the schools from Alexandria
to be present Mr.. Perham has made arrangements
with the steamboat company convey the citizens of that
place to the Mirror accommodating terms.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
A Refuge for Fugitives,


The city of Washington is nowadays some
what of Gretna Green, except that the golden
bonds of wedlock are here welded by gentler
hands than the clerical blacksmith of the east
ern Gretna. On a recent occasion, a very comely
and agreeable couple arrived in the evening at
the United States Hotel--the usual resort for flu
gitves of this character and forthwith sent for
minister, who soon pronounced the words irrevo-
cable, and made them man and wife. This ceremo-
ny over looks of cheerful contentmcnt assumed the
place where painful anxiety had been depicted,
and hearty and triumphant laugh evinced the
pleasure of the successful swain. Snow, will
you tell me" said curious spectator, what is
the reason you could not marry at home ?"
"With pleasure" replied the groom. "In pay
ing my court to the daughter, ] very unwsely
forgot the better policy, and argued politics with
the old gentleman--he being o Democrat and q
Whig--until we fell out upon the subject, and he
swore no Federalist as he called me, should ever
have daughter Of his. / tried to explain mat
tiers in pleasant way, but it proved of no use :
he stood to his promise. And so l thought il
well to give him a practical lesson on the con-
servatism of the Union party, and the made
quacy of the fugitive law, all at once; and here
l am, Federalist sure enough, in the fed
eral city, and the freest happiest, most united
man in the world, if | hare little renegade Lo
cofoco for q wifeI"--and he gave her gentle pal
under the chin, in style of tenderness only up.
preciable by such happy men as can recall the
incidents Of that day of joyous ecstaey in which
the promise to love and cherish was sincerely
spoken.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Mysterious Disappearance.

A short, stout, well-dressed gentleman ap-
peared at the counter of hotel in this city on
Wednesday night, and asked to be conducted to
a chamber s'And now" said he to the waiter,
"bring me dozen fried oysters and trimmings,
two bottles of madeira, this afternoons TELE-
GRAPH, dozen principles, q boot-jack, and a pair
Of slippers" The boy obeyed, and in about two
hours was recalled. Take away this waiter"
said the gentleman, "and bring me asbottle of
champagne and my bill" He was again obeyed,
when he paid his bill, and kicked the boy out of
the room, with an injunction "that he should
come back again for the empty bottles" In the
morning he rang the bell very fercely for his
boots, and was off in the early morning train for
Baltimore, without uttering a word, except that
as he took brandy cocktail at the bar, on going
out he said to the servant, "This is good
house, and I'll come here again when l want to
taper off after o thunderin' big bust +"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
A Spry Young Lady.

A Miss Cushman, romantic young lady, has
undertaken at Mobile to perform q very absurd
feat in walking FIVE hundred half miles in FIVE
hundred consecutive half hours. The feat is to
be accomplished on the turf of the race-course.
Poor grill Would she give over if some good
looking Albanian were to "pop the question
before she is half through We do hope some
good kind fellow will test this, and then give her
more useful employment at home.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Sudden Death.

Mr.. John 0'Hare, carpenter, o most worthy
and industrious citizen, residing in the Northern
Liberties, aged about 35 years, who for the last
few days has been slightly indisposed, while
passing the drug store Of Mr.. D. B. Clarke, on
the Island, at half past II o'clock to-day, fell to
the ground, and on being taken within Mr..
Clarkes store expired in few minutes. DR..
Morgan responded promptly to the call for his
services but the case was past his aid
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
General scott ana N.tur.Iirsd Citizens.


The following letter is quoted from the appen-
dix Of the Life of General Scott. by e. D. Mans
field, esq, recently published by Barnes & Co.
It expresses a change of views that has been
realized by many an honest and true-hearted
citizen Of the United States, and is highly credit
able to the gallant and distinguished old hero.
The manly candor and integrity it evinces are
worthy the admiration alike Of every citizen,
whether native or adopted. How marked is the
contrast between it and the shutting attempts we
almost daily witness Of shifting politicians, who
are ever struggling to prove their career UNI
changing and consistent-who are ever ready to
aver that the sun, moon, and stars are ceaseless
in their changes, but that they forever stand
fixed and immovable in the infnity of space
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1s4s.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your kind letter of the 9th
inst, take pleasure in saying that, grateful for
the too partial estimate you place on my public
services, you do me no more than justice in as
Stunning that entertain :" kind and liberal views
towards our naturalized citizens" Certainly it
would be impossible for me to recommend OF
support any measure intended to exclude them
from just and full participation in oil civil and
political rights now secured to them by our re-
publican laws and institutions.
1t is true, that in season of unusual excite
ment years ago, when both parties complained
of fraudulent practices in the naturalization of
foreigners, and when there seemed to be danger
that native and adopted citizens would be per-
manently arrayed against each other in hostile
factions, was inclined to concur in the opinion,
then ayowed by leading statesmen, that some
modification Of the naturalization laws might be
necessary in order to prevent abuses, allay strife
and restore harmony between the different classes
of our people. But later experience and refec-
ton have entirely removed this impression, and
dissipated my apprehensions.
In my recent campaign in Mexico very large
proportion of the men under my command were
your countrymen-Irish, Germans, &c. wit
messed with admiration their zeal, fidelity, and
valor in maintaining our flag in the face of every
danger, vieing with each other and our native
born soldiers in the same ranks in patriotism,
constancy, and heroic daring. I was happy to
call them brothers in the field, as shall always
be to salute them as countrymen at home. re-
main, dear sir, with great esteem, yours, truly,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
VIM f.. ROBINsoN ESQ
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
The Indians of the Forest.

While viewing the portraits by Stanley, in the
gallery of the Smithsonian Institution it forcibly
occurred to us that too little labor has been de-
voted by our government and people to the col
latng and preservation of the history or legends
Of the Indian tribes of this continent These
tribes are passing away, and will ere long cease
to exist; and though their traditions may be of
uncertain truthfulness, they should still be of
record that in future times they may be COM
pared with the revelations that explorations and
the light of science may make of the Indians
origin.
To learn what they do know is not an easy
task, and cannot be accomplished by any direct
and apparent effort They are cautious and
suspicious people, and much given to evasion in
their intercourse with the pale faces. They are
also incapable of looking backward for the rea-
son of things, and cannot perceive the pertinence
of series of questions, though directed by
,skilful inquirer for the purpose of eliciting a
single fact. 1t is necessary that he who would
inform himself well respecting the things that
pertain to tribe of this peculiar people should
become intimately acquainted with their Ian
guagc, and remain with them all the days of the
of their daily intercourse with each other, the
events remembered or tran smitted to them.
In many tribes, perhapsin all, it is custom, be-
ieyed to be of the remotest antiquity, for all the
tribe to assemble, and for the wise old men to
narrate with great minuteness, to a chosen num-
Der of young men, the history of the tribe
These young men are thus made the depositares
of their traditions. Could intelligent and skilful
white men dwell among them, and be prepared to
take advantage of such occasions, what interesting
contributions they could make to the historic lit
erature of our country!
We submit, as a subject worthy consideration,
the policy and advantage of selecting from the
United States army sufficient number of young
officers, of the proper qualifications, to make
their homes for ten or twelve years among the
various savage tribes within our Union, for these
purposes. The expense would not be very great
the duty would be one of great usefulness and
honor; the results to the savages themselves
would, no doubt, prove Of incalculable benefit,
and, per consequence, to our government and
people also.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
DIR. J. s. ROSES


" ..E THE WONDER OFTIfE AGEiIi
ALL PAIN CURED LIKE MAGIC This wonderful
preparation is used internally and externally giving i'm
mediate relief from all bodily pains.
Ii used according to directions, 1t not only relieves all
pain, but 1t 1t usually the first application. II
may be relied upon for curing and giving almost instant
relief thousands who have used It testify, to Rheu.
masm, Ague sudden Colds, Cholera, Dysenery, Cholera
Morbus, Plourisy, Earache Toothache, Choc and all
pain In the Stomach Bowels Headache Pains in the
Womb, Pains In the Limbs, Joints Back, Spine Disease,
Lumbago Scalds, Burns, Chilbains, Sprans Bruises,
Pimples, and all Chronic Eruptions. - .,..
you wish to be relieved from ALL PAIN, Dr. Roses
PAIN-CURER.
II you desire to be cured of ALL DISEASES take his
Family Medicines Price 2 25 and so cents per bottle
For Coughs, Colds Group, and Whooping Cough.
DE PREPARED FOR CHANGE OF WEATHER-Tbe
I'D frequent changes of the weather bring with II bud
COLDS, COUGH, ASTHMA, IRRITATION of the LUNGS,
SORE THROAT and BRONCHITIS, all of which can ne
cured and the system fortified against frequent attacks ny
using DR.. j. 5. ROSES Celebrated Cough SYRUP. frce
only so cents.
CHILDREN are also liable to Group, which dangerous
complaint Yields Immediately to Dr. J. 8. Roses never
failing GROUP SYRUP Price % cents
WHoOPING COUGH, another complaint always worse
cold and damp weather. The afflicted Will ma great
relief in the use of Dr. J. 8. Roses WHOOPlNG COUGH
SYRUP which always relieves, and prevents, the disease
from running into other diseases such as lNfLAMMA
sIMpTIoN Price 30 cents Dr. Roses successful treat
nent in all Lung Affections has created great demand
for the above highly valuable Family Medicines.
go To be had at the Drug Stores OF
y n Gilman w. III. Gilman,
Charles stott Co. Samuel Butt,
J. H. Caan, john W Marin,
feb 2l--tr Washington city, D. O.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
A Temperance story.

edith Morton, or Temperance usrsas Intern
perance," is the title of story by Mrs. Maria
l.. Buckley, q copy of which has been to-day
presented to us by the fair authoress herself.
We have Of course not yet perused it, but for its
subject and it's writer we commend it to patron
age. It is printed in neat pamphlet form.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
81. IOuis.

This city is fast assuming commanding posi-
ton among the cities in the great Mississippi
Valley. An authentic statement drawn up by o
committee Of the Chamber of Commerce, estab-
fishes the trade of ST. Louis, at the present
time, to foot up 10000, 900 per annum. The
amount Of exchange sold per annum is set down
at $3.50. 600 900.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
New system OF M edic al Practice.

The Philadelphia Ledger" in noticing the
advertisement of DIR. Hall, of Cincinnati, in our
columns, in which he proposes to effect cures
on the nutritive principle, by which disease may
not only be removed, but persons actually gain
in weight during medication, in all complaints,
says that by this new system, as q matter of
course, the best cure for leanness of flesh is to
be sick. Think Of that, We lean ones
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Moro Water.

We are requested, by correspondent, to call
the attention of the proper officers to the condi-
ton Of the pumps in the Fifth Ward. He says
they are temperance men in this ward, and par
ticularly desire good pure water. Let them have
1t; and" lead W net into tsmptationg
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Odd-Fellows' Hall.
THIRD WEEK.
pJTRp,g gEVEN-MIIE MIRROR.

OR Tour Of two thousand miles the Lakes the
Niagara, st. Lawrence and saguenay rivers, Is open
every evening ct 0ddFcows Hail. for short season only
This work. executed from Drawings taken upon the spot
represents $1,000 interesting objects localities 200
cities and villages, 100000 buildings and 800 steam
boats, ships, and other vessels. ~. l...
Every evening except Sunday
Doors open at 615; Mirror moves at ~ o'clock.
Admission 70 cents; children hafprce. Hand book to
the Mirror 1917 cents. gr..
As Day Exhibition every afternoon, at 3ls o'clock.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
The supper Tonight.

Is there gentleman in Washington who re-
quircs to be reminded Of the attractive feast at
Carusi's tonight We can hardly think it. A
delightful supper for yourself and ladies, and
other friends, served up by the most charming
hostesses in the world, at moderate prices, and
the profits to be used for building shelter for a
school Of children! Can q stronger appeal be
mndeS #.#@M-
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
THE undersigned, thankful for the lib

J,HE undersigned, thankful for the lib
eral patronage long bestowed him by the citizens
Georgetown and ashipgton that he has dis
posed Of his entire Confectionery Establishment to A. IT,
Army respectfully asks for his continuance
Of their favo being fully convinced that means will be
left untried to render entire satisfaction
All persons having claims will please send bills,
and ali indebted requested to make payment to
A. L. Army who Is authorized to receipt for them.
WILLIAM EMMERT, Georgetown, D. G.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

HnvInB pufchhseu Ine eH.IrS IHtcTo - UH
Mr. william Itmmert in his old and well-known Confec-
onery Establishment Bridge street. would respectfully
ask the citizens Of Georgetown and Washington contin
uaton Of the patronage literally bestowed predo
ccssor As to the quality of my articles need only
they shall equal those hitherto produced.
Balls parties dinners, weddings, &c, Furnished In the
best manner, and ut the shortest notice.
Reference be given of the highest responsibility both
In Georgetown and Washington. A. H. Army,
feb 2T-eo1m Georgetown, d. G.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

WANTED TO HIRE-A good plain Cook
w Washer, and Ironer-a slave preferred. Address IL
next door to the of 18th street. box ITO City Pos
foh ~
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27
Congress To-day.

SENATE.-The attention of this body was occu-
pied by Mr. RHETT, of South Carolina, who de-
livered an able and very animated speech in reply
to those parts of the speeches of Messrs. CAss
and CLEMENS, on the Compromise resolution,
which were personal illusions to him, and which
speeches were made while he was absent from
this city.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, bill explain
atory of the bounty-land law of September %,
1850 yesterday reported from the Committee of
the Whole on the State Of the Union, was to-day
finally laid upon the table.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

Rag The only failure ever known in certain
place in Wisconsin was in the case Of man who
wound up by paying $1.25 on the dollar. So the
papers tell it.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

Private Boxes So Dress Circle and Parquette 10 cents
Reserved Seats rs cts Orchestra Seats rs cs Family
Circle IS cts Third Tier SO cts; Coored Gallery rs cts
feb I'd
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

H In conformity with the of the other papers of
this city we will make charge for notices of Deaths
riages or religious meetings, when they do not exceed
twelve lines.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

This gentleman is the successor in business to
Mr.. Emmert, of Georgetown, and comes forth
before the public determined to equal the very
best in his line.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-27

RS- Copies of the TEIEGRAPH" may at all times be OBJ
tanned at our counter book and periodical store OF
WILLIAM ADAM Pennsylvania avenue, near AZ street.