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Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
The Presidency.

The esprit of Jefferson, an able and inAuen-
tial Democratic paper, published at Charlestown
Jefferson county, Virginia, says that the name Of
the Hon Stephen Douglas seems to be looming
forth from every region of the country as the
most desirable, no less than the most available
candidate for the next Presidency. East and
West, North and South, the Democratic press and
public conventions are presenting his claims to
public consideration, and the best opinion now is
that the prestige of success awaits him. The
Richmond g Examiner" in most able and elabo-
rate review of his life and public services declares
its preference for him as the standard-bearer of
the Democracy in the next great contest.
in favor of "the young giant"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Fast Locomotives.

The Albany "Journap says that two new 10
comotives have recently been placed on the Hud-
son River railroad, which are achieving per-
feet triumph in the world of speed, and promise
to outgo anything of the kind in America. The
first named of them has, within the past week,
made two trips which are without parallel The
first was running time) in three hours and twelve
minutes from New York to Albany; the second
is still less-being only three hours and eight min
utes The whole time, including the stoppage,
was only four hours
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
LOLA M0NTEZ.

THIS accomplished parsonage, whom. beauty, varied
i talent and chequered fortune have made famous and
involved with the romantic interest that surrounds
heroine of olden legend has, during her sourn
city, not only introduced and chaste style OF
sagedancing, worthy to be initiated by less dstn-
gushed artises, but has left with impershabc
of her beauty by consenng to sit for talented
Dsguerreotypst, Mr. Whitehurst. We have the Pic
his Gallery where is kept for exhibition and pro-
not only beautiful specimen of art but most
truthful likeness. The light graceful figure, the fine
arched brow classic features and deep spiritual eyes, all
there distinct in nature Truly, "We like the Pcrc"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

M We daily receive newspapers claiming exchange,
in consideration of publishing Prospectus of this paper
The publication of that Prospectus counermanded inn
medately after it issued but have observed ita
with such papers copied after its appear
ance before subsequent notice could be presumed
to be very generally known Those that took it up at
later PERIOD after we had used utmost endeavors to
make known the revocation of offer, should not COM
plain that do not send them daily paper We have
however, endeavored to preserve the of ALL and shall
before long be able send them acceptable weekly.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
ras- We heard q very poor man bewailing h

pdsa We heard very poor man bewailing his
poverty the other day, when gentleman, taking
compassion on him, said that he would give him
Eve thousand dollars for the little girl at his side
No, said he passionately, would not part with
her for fifty thousand. Then, replied the gentle
man, as you have three such children, and as
have not three times FIVE thousand dollars, long
as you can render them comfortable and happy
you are much richer than |, and an ungrateful
man if you complain.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Gen. sam Houston.

The correspondent, "Ion," of the Baltimore
"Sun," says that Seen Houston, after reaping a
full harvest of applause at the North as one Of
the Maine pillars Of temperance, arrived here the
other day. and left the city again on Q politico-
temperance tour this morning He has numerous
appointments in the West for delivering addresses
during the next month audit is said that hewill
visit Texas before returning to this city,"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
aegn At New Orleans a man who had b

gay~ At New Orleans q man who had but
recently commenced business found his creditors
rather too prompt in urging the payment of their
little bills "What is the matter?" he at length
asked. "Do you fear me? eyes, was the hest
tating reply of modest dun. "Fear me!'
he exclaimed; con what grounds? Has any one
said l am not honest?" "No, no." replied the
other; "but"--s But what, sir" "Why, to
be candid with you, we have no confidence in your
business capacity, seeing you do not advertise"
The man Immediately made annual contracts
with three papers, and is now in excellent credit,
and prospering finely !
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
The Apportionment OF Electors Among
the states.

Yesterday in the United States Senate the Hon.
Mr.. BoRLASD submitted a joint resolution to the
effect that the number of electoral votes TO which
each State shall be entitled IN the election OF
President and Vice President of the United
States, in 1852, shall be equal to the number of
Senators and Representatives to which each Of
said States will be found entitled by the APP
| portionment under the enumeration of 1850, as
provided by the act for taking the seventh and
subsequent censuses," approved May %, 1850.
He assigned as one reason for this step the fact
that, owing to the defective character Of the re-
turns from California, the Department of the In
terrier had declared itself unable to make the re-
CURED apportionment. He thought the declara-
ton contained in his resolution was most impor-
tant-necessary indeed, on account of peculiar
circumstances to enable the several States to ex-
ercise the elective franchise in the ensuing Presi-
Dental election In his opinion, the constitution,
the act of 1892, and the act of 1850 estab-
fish the position assumed in the resolution, that
the election will be held and the votes given upon
the basis of the census of 1850, and not that of
1910.
This subject may prove productive of some
controversy. In an article before us, from the
Augusta (Maine) "Age," we find the following
paragraph in reference to it:
''The constitution provides that each State
shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature
thereof may direct, number of electors equal
to the whole number of Senators and Represent
atiyes to which the State may be entitled in the
Congress" In eoha Congress? In the neat Con-
gress, the preceding Congress, or the present Con-
gress? Most clearly, IN the Congress IN being at
the time phen such electors are so appointed. The
present Congress continues in existence until the
4th of March, 1858 and on the House of Rep
resentatives of the present Congress will devolve
the choice of President and Vice President, in
case the people fail to elect"
In 1882, the apportionment was made in accord
ance with the census returns of 1890
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IL, 1777.


"The committee to whom the memorial of DIR.
Allison and others was referred report: That they
have conferred fully with the printers, &C., in
this city, and of opinion that the proper types
for printing the Bible are not to be had in this
country, and that the paper cannot be procured
but with such difficulties, and subject to such
casualties, as render any dependence on it alto
gether improper; that to import types for the
purpose of setting up an entire edition of the
Bible, and to strike off thirty thousand copies,
with paper, binding, &c., will cost G10,27210,
which must be advanced by Congress, to be rcim-
bursed by the sale of the books; that, in the
opinion of the committee considerable difficulties
will attend the procuring the types and paper;
that afterwards, the risk of importing them will
considerably enhance the cost and that calcula-
tons subject to such uncertainty, in the pre-
sent state of affairs, that Congress cannot much
rely on them; that the use of the Bible is so uni
versal and its Importance great, that your
committee refer the above to the consideration of
Congress, and if Congress shall not think it ex-
pedient to order the importation of types and
paper, the committee recommend that Congress
will order the Committee of Commerce TO import
tpenty thousand Bibles from Holland, Scotland, or
elsewhere, into the different ports Of the States
of the Union"
Whereupon, it was moved, that the Committee
of Commerce be directed to import 20, 900 copies
- A..
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

We observe that five hundred passengers have
departed in one steamer for the land of gold.
The throng by way of the isthmus is drawing ad-
ditional steamers to the Pacific. The Pioneer is
to leave New York for San Francisco on the 9th
of March; and the steamer S. s. Lewis, origi-
nally intended to run between Boston and Liver
pool, has changed hands lately, and is now up
for the Pacific ports, to sail this week. These,
with the Winfield Scott, which left New York on
the 9th of January for Panama, will add greatly
to the steamer facilities on the other side.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Virginia.

This noble State long hesitated to embark upon
the construction of railroads and canals, but is
now fully embarked; and we doubt not her career
will prove alike honorable and prosperous. We
observe that bill has passed her Senate author
izing the Blue Ridge Railroad Company to bor-
row five hundred thousand dollars, within the
next two years, for the purpose of completing
the road at an earlier period than was at first
contemplated.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bess~ The town of Portsmouth, in Virginia, is
now one hundred years old, having been estab-
lished by an act passed by the General Assem-
bly,, held at the College in Williamsburg, in Feb
ruary, 1852, in the 18th year of the reign of
George II, ''of Great Britain, France and Ireland,
king, defender of the faith" sc. 1t has not
grown very fast, but is a fine, healthy, pleasant
residence, and contains as generous, hospitable
and noble people as can be found in any town
or city on the shores of the Atlantic ocean.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

ES5 We are informed that the builders of
our city will commence work with intense earnest
ness this spring and that vast number of houses
will be built during the spring and summer.
The work of the Capitol extension, of the Patent
Office, and of enclosing and improving the Smith
sonan and other public grounds, will be no
doubt vigorously prosecuted also.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Ras~ The jury in the Forrest case pronounced
him libertine, and the court divorced him from
his wife, giving her permission to marry again,
but Withholding that privilege from him. 1t is
doubted by some whether hbertnes can be re-
formed and society secured from them most eff
GENTLY in this manner.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
---------" are passing away,
Like a brief winter day"

In the city of New York, one of the most pleas
ing features of the celebration of Washington S
birthday was the presence and participation in
the ceremonies of Henry Gibson, an old revolu-
tionary soldier, one hundred and one years old.
We should kindly cherish these old men. They
have done noble work in their lives.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bdy~ We perceive that the newspapers of New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore are almost
overrun with advertisements of spring goods,
and doubt not that purchasers are readily found.
A brisk and lively business will no doubt be done
by all, not excepting the editors.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
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ErhIhtfinna.

Healy's great painting Of Webster at the City.
Hall, stanlys splendid gallery at the Smithso-
nian Institution, and the Seyen-Mile Mirror, are
all objects Of curiosity and admiration in Wash
in0fon nj present
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bay~ They have had q winter in Mexico too,
and the coolest ever experienced there by the
present generation. At Tumpico, on the 18th of
January, the thermometer stood at 293o, and
snow fell in some quantity. All the standing
water was frozen, icc being formed to the thick
ness of n third of an inch
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Fire.

The alarm of fire, at twelve o'clock last night
was occasioned by the burning of stable in the
First Ward. A number of persons protesting to
be iremen, had serious row on the Avenue,
near 10th street Stones were thrown and pis-
tolls fred, but no one was shot, and no arrests
were made The continuance of such practices
is disgraceful and absurd.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
neiy- We have seen most admirable daguerr

M We have seen most admirable daguerre-
otype likeness of LOLA MONTE, now on exhibit
ton at Whaehwsfs Daguerrean Gallery, in this
city. Truly, this is a wonderful art. We cease
to wonder at things familiar but when we re-
feet for moment upon the improvements fifteen
years have produced in the art of taking like
nesses of the human face and form, we cannot
suppress our emotions of amazeinent and admi-
ration.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
.... DIR. J. s. ROSES
TREAT PAIN-CURERl

" THE WONDER OF TIE AGEifi
ALL PAIN CURED LIKE MAGIC This wonderful
preparation Is used internally and externally giving i'm
mediate relief from all bodily pains.
used according to directions not only relieves all
PAIN but it 1t usually the first application. 1t
relief thousands who have used testify to Rheu
matism Ague, Sudden Colds Choera Dyentery, Cholera
Morbus, Peurisy Earache, Toothache, Cholc, and all
pain in the Stomach Bowels, Headache Pains In the
Womb Pains in the Limbs Joints, Back Spine Disease,
Lumbago, scads, Burns Chllbains, Sprains, Bruises,
Pimples, and all Chronic Eruptions.
Iyou wish to be relieved from ALL PAIN use Dr. Roses
PAIN-CURER.
If you desire to be cured Of ALL DISEASES take his
Family Medicines Price l2 25, and SO cents per bottle
.
For Coughs, Colds, Group, and Whooping Cough.
DE PREPARED FOR CHANGE OF WEATHER--The
I'D 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 and 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 DIR. j. s. Roses
falling GROUP SYRUP. Price % cents.
WH0OPING COUGH, another complaint, always worse
cold and damp weather The afflicted will find great
relief in the Of DR.. j. s. Roses WH00PING COUGH
SYRUP, which always relieves prevents, the disease
from running into other diseases, such INFLAMMA-
TI0N of the LUNGS, DR0PSY In the CHEST, and CON-
SUMPTION Price 10 cents Dr. Roses successful treat
for the above highly valuable Family Medicines.
xS- To be had ut the Drug Stores of
T. ID. Gilman, w. III. Gilman,
Charles Stott Il Co. samuel Butt,
j. Y. Calan, John w. Marin,
feb 21-tr Washington city, ID. o.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Res poor man is he who spends shilling a
spends shilling less. This was the philosophy
Of MIR. Macawber's experience, and is proved by
the experience of all others also
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

p6y- A warm day is this. Wewrite with open
doors The sun rose with broad laugh, butth
enyious clouds have yelled his face, and yet, per-
haps, may weep for his presence before the even
ing hour. Thus has it been with us. The jealous
world has sought to obscure our greatness, and
yet is often called to mourn the influence it has
lost But, like the sun, we'll rise the brighter on
some glorious morrow
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
MARRIED.

On Sunday evening" 22d instant, by the Rev. Mr.. LANA
HAM, Mr.. RICHARD w. CLARKE to Miss MARY A. BAR
RETT, all of Washington. at
In Georgetown, on the 22d instant by the Rev J. F.
EAKEN, RICHARD ii. TRUNNELL to Miss MARGARET A.
CUNNINGHAM both of that place.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bsss@ We regret to learn that the Hon. Mr.
Colcock has been called home by severe indispo
sition in his family. -Southern Press.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Lola Montez.

This lady has triumphed at Richmond. In
this city she failed-totally failed. Why is this
Are our citizens superior to those of Richmond in
taste and morals? We answer, no. Are theatrical
exhibitionsless priced here than inRichmond? No.
Did Lola resort to any means in Richmond other
than were practised? No. Whence then the diff
ference in her fortunes? Weanswer, that tall pro-
ceeds from one fact the press was here opposed to
her, and there friendly toher Weare satisfied with
our own course, but by no means do we assume a
censorship over the conduct of our Richmond breth
rem. We but state o fact, and we state it for the
lesson derivable from it. The press is the guild
ing and controlling power 1t is so acknowledged
and felt and public and private enterprises are
alike dependent upon its aid and influence. This
is practically denied by some, and, like Lola il
Washington, they founder in adversely; tits prac'
tically acknowledged by others, and, like Lola in
Richmond, they prosper. Ver6um sat sapiena.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

rSyH distinguished editor remarks that moth
ing SO interferes with mans selfrespect to fall
on the street 1t lowers his standing in society,
and makes him lose confidence in the pcrmanence
of human institutions, to find his high-heeled
boots in the air, and his head on the mother
earth. When you fall, observers laugh, and you
feel like laughing, crying, and saying naughty
words and wish to do all three OF once.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bsg- We regret to learn that an unpleasant
state of feeling exists among our Methodist and
Baptist friends in the vicinity of the Navy Yard.
We have usually found wrong on both sides in
such cases, and would suggest to some of their
brethren in other sections of the city to pay u
visit to that region, bearing olive-branches in
their hands wv
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
Ash Wednesd

This is the first day of Lent. Forty days O
abstinence, fasting, humiliation, and prayer, are
now, in the Roman Catholic and Episcopal
Churches, to precede the Easter holidays. .#
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Bds- The approach Of spring brings joy and
hope to many, but especially to the humber of
the sons of toll Skill and education have ena-
bled men to eludc the effects of the seasons
vicissitudes, and to toll in comfort and with
the blasts and SHOWS of winter occasion little else
than exposure, privation, and suffering. 1t is
true that crime and suffering are very often
found together, but it is also true that these two
things often exchange their positions of cause
and effect He deserves wen Of his species who
provides occupation for the poor man and his
family, beneath comfortable SHELTER in the win
try days Of their life. The contiguity Of manu-.
featuring establishments to the agricultural re.
gion is hence indicated by the obvious wants o.
man and the best interests of the human family
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

gas~We are glad to announce that the Hon. John
F. Darby, Representative from the ST. Louis dis
trct in Missouri, has at length, after aconfnement
by illness ever since his arrival here been able to
take his seat as a member of the House He at
tended the House yesterday, though still quite
ble.-Intelligeacer
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
SUPERB GUITARS, PIANOS, &c.

TUST RECEIVED two of Guitars of every grade.
81 This fine assortment embraces variety of styles
the celebrated Martin and Spanish models of exquisite
beauty and finish, and Of full clear tone. These instru
been selected with great and will be sold at
New York prices.
Superior Harp Guitar, and Violin Strings.
BY the barque Kedar, which sailed from Boston the
Goth instant shall receive four elegant Louis XIV
and plain sevcnocave Pianos from tho celebrated
factory Of Chckering.
feb 25--eo3t RICHARD DAVIS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Notwithstanding the opening Of the Erie rail-
road, the number of passengers on the old line
of New York railroads is much increased. On
the Schenectady road the increase is nearly sixty
per cent.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Why is a man who receives piece of bad
news like fellow who sings four-quart bucket
around his head {? Answer: Because he turns
little pale.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

pess~ Some men are so fond of sycophants as
to keep snarling dogs to lick their hands; others
keep toady politicians. The only difference is,
that the latter sometimes bite the hands they have
caressed
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
They ars Passing Away.

In few years more there will be many to re-
greet that they cannot look upon a hero of the
American Revolution. But few now remain, and
they
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Wood was selling at Cincinnati, few day.
since, at the enormous sum of $12 per cord.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

aa- Communication dve rtise m nts,
and orders Of all kinds intended for this paper may be left
before II o'clock at either Of the following places:
Office Of Publication Pennsylvania avenue, between ~
and 9th streets. ..-.
]. l. smiths Law ofacs sth street near the market
house.
D. b. Clarkes apothecary store, Maryland avenue and
18th street, Island.
Craven Ashford's Police office, 7th street, Island
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

II is stated that the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House Of Representatives have
agreed to report In favor Of this measure. o.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

~ In conformity with the usage of the other papers of
this city We win charge for notices of deaths mar
riages religious meetings, when they do not
twelve lines. ..a...#..
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
The Baltic comingi

The U. s. mail steamship Baltic is expected to
leave New York to-day for this city, where she
win arrive on Friday.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

As- Comics of the TELEGRApH" may at all times be OBJ
at our counter the book and periodical store
WILLIAM ADAM Pennsylvania avenue, near AZ street.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

Now plight the vows to marriage given.
Nor longer wait--why will ye tarryt
Obey the law was made in heaven
You mean who mean to marry.
February.
This little month will soon be over,
Like earthly joys, alas, too soon;
Then, perhaps, you may discover,
An emblem Of the honeymoon.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

lust ARRIVED, cargo Of White Ash COAL, Of different
Sizes suitable for CRATES and small stoves radiators
which will be sold pleasing terms at yard
street and cana, between 10th and 18th streets.
feb A-3t WALKER A JONES
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
SELLING OUT AT GREAT SACRIFICE

TIAV1NG determined TO close present business ~
Ii the first of next April, and having large stock on
Ready Clothing which must be sold by ina, ume, ~
price, would request the attention OF
the excellent opportunities offered OF buying Oio.ns
at their price. Call and see. J.dALlheAN sUS,
FOR RENTA new Brick store, on 7th street, between
Ala rstrate stand for any business Apply as above.
I4-Rtpo
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

House OF REpREsENTATIvEs.-T House re-
sumed the consideration of the bill proposing to
grant the right of way and donations of land to
Missouri to aid in the construction Of railroads
in that State.
Mr. WELSH, of Ohio, spoke in favor of the
principles of the bill
Mr.. BENNETT argued until the expiration of the
morning hour in favor Of the right of the old
States to portion of the public lands.
The House went into Committee of the Whole
on the bill explanatory of the bounty-land law of
Sep .amber %, 1850.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25
National Thnnfre.

Romeo and Julietwas well played last night to
an excellent and cheerful house.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-02-25

WEDNESDAY EVENING, Feb rs, 1882 will be performed
the tragedy In five acts, of FAZI0; TR ITALIAN WIFE
Blanca Miss ELIZA LOGAN Miss ANNA WALTERS the ayortt
danseuse will perform the PAS ZASETTA Overture by the
Orchestra 10 conclude with the very laughable Farce
THE JACOBITE