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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-23

The April number of the Knickerbocker
devotes two or three pages to spirit rapping,
of which the following letter is a speci-
men:
RAPPAHANNoCK, Feb. 9, 1853.
COUSIN BoB,-Jump on the next train
and come down and see me. Mans gone
crazy, and dads cunning. The Rochester
Knockers are here, and I'm boss over all
hands. Mans out calling up spirits, and
the covers off from the brandy peaches
Hurrah! such jolly times! nobody watches
me, and l do just as 1 please. In the
morning nam aoraps up grandad and asks
him if he's comfortable, and then goes over
to the mediums" In the afternoon she
goes over and wakes up uncle Sykes, and
asks him how he averages; so she amt
here half-an-hour in the day, and I'm darn'd
glad she amt. Come down, Bob; come
down! Well shoot at the chickens, tie
crackers to the cats tail, make squibs, steal
the sweetmeats, and lay it all to grandad
and uncle Sykes. Hurrah for the Rappers!
The barn-door is off from the hinges, and
mud wasp-nest behind the looking glass,
and dad amt whaled me in six months.
BOB NOISY.
P. Stake the first train, and bring as
many boys as ever you can. Don't forget
to steal your fathers powder horn; and
don't forget the brass drum, and the tam
BOURNE, and the triangle, and the dinner
horn, and the squeaks. Well have grand
concert. BIN.
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DEATH FROM ROPE JUMPING-A girl abou,
fourteen years of age, who was at Sundav
School at New York last Sunday, in good
health, undertook the next day to jump the
rope two hundred times without stoppipc
She did so, but the unnatural exertion threw
her into an illness which proved mortal
She was buried On Tuesday.
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r OsT TO-DAY,-TWo CHECKS, one on tn

7 OST TODAY Two CHECKS, one on the
IL Bank of the Metropolis, for hundred and
seventytwo dollars and four CENTS drawn by Thomas
b. Griffin, payable TO A. B. or bearer; and one ior
thirty dollaIs on the Bank of Washington, drawn
by A Noyes; also, four fivedollar notes. The Pub
lie cautioned against receiving the above Checks
The Finder will receive Liberal Reward on leaving
them at HARRIS & GRIEFIN'S SHOE STOKE,
Pennsylvania Avenue. sp 23-lt
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EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON:
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1853.
THE NEW RAILROADS.

THE NEW RAILROADS,
We learn from our Maryland cotempo-
rarles, that the Legislature of that State
has just passed the requisite bills for the
Metropolitan Railroad by vote of thirty
eight to fifteen. 1t authorizes the making of
road through Washington, Frederick, and
Montgomery Counties, to the District of
Columbia, from some point in proximity
with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. This
bill had previously passed the Senate, but
having been amended in the House by the
imposition Of a capitation tax, will have to
60 back to the Senate for further consider
alton.
The Annapolis correspondent of the Sun
adds further, that the Airline Railroad
bill, for making railroad through Worcester
County, in Maryland, to form connection
in new line from the North to the South.
also passed the House of Delegates, by q
vote of thirty-nine to sixteen.
We regard these as important movements,
and are truly happy to announce them.
But the pleasure of our announcement is
by no means selfish or sectional one,
Our interest for the growth and permanent
prosperity Of Washington is sincere and
earnest, but we have not the slightest i'll
will towards our sister of Baltimore, or any
other city. On the contrary, we wish we'll
to them all, and most cordially bid all of
them God-speed. There is 'sample scope
and verge enough" without the indulgence
of the least feeling of local jealousy.
1t is true we are of the opinion that these
new roads will promote the business of
Washington. Every popular improvement
that brings travel in this direction, helps
the business of our city. But the same
modes of conveyance that benefit Washington
also benefit Baltimore. The trade of the
Monumental city must constantly and
steadily increase. Her location demands it.
1t is the law of nature, and it cannot be
annulled.
We are aware that many persons now
pass directly through Baltimore, who were
formerly compelled, by the exigencies of
the route to remain some time. But the
same thing is equally true of Washington,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other
large cities. 1t is the law of travel, and as
memorable as the law of nature. Our Balti-
more contemporaries will gain nothing by
fretting against it. The city is gaining, on
the whole, and that is all that should be
asked. The Baltimoreans must be content
with the usual balance sheet of profit and
loss.
At all events, we shall continue to 20 for
giving Washington fair chance for it's life;
believing, as we do, that the prosperity of
the capital city will tend to promote that of
the whole nation.
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nF An invicible wit and punster asked
the captain of craft loaded with boards
how he managed to get dinner on the pas
sage.
"Why," replied the skipper, ''we alwar,
cook aboard"
"Cook board, do you ?" reioined Il,
wag; "then see you have been well pro
vided with provisions for this trip, at al
events ~
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BT"My dear, what shall we bav,
dinner to-day?"
Gone of your SMILES" replied the h.
band; 81 can dine on that any day."
"But can't" said the wife.
"Then take this" said he, giving he,
kiss, and departed for his office.
He returned to dinner.
"Tbis stake is excellent" said he; ..vb,,
did you pay for it?'
"What you gave me this morning" SAL
she.
"The deuce you did :" said he; "tbe,
you shall have the market money the roc
of the time 20
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DIED

In this city, on the 22d inst Mrs. ANN TooMEy
aged IS years. native of Comfy Cork Ireland. but
for many years a resident of Washington.
On the 21st inst. after an illness of a few weeks.
Mrs. JANE AGNES COOPER
On the 18th, PATRICK GIvENY, at the advanced
age of IS years.
On the 22d, WILLIAM J. BARRY, in the 9th
year OF hrs age, formerly clerk in the Navy store
~ His funeral will take place tomorrow SUNDAY
afternoon, at O'Clock, from his late residence near
Mr.. Blsgden's wharf.
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B9~ We shall be pleased to hear from
&c" as often as he may find it convenient
to ''drop line," as we are DESTROYS of
keeping our readers apprized of matters of
interest in his locality.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

T OST, on the evening of the I'D instant, in ire
i vicinity of c. Gautier's Confectionery store
corner Of 11th street and Pennsyivahia avenue or
between there and Birch's Livery Stables. on l4th
street, Dark Blue TALMER COAT, with Velvet
Collar. lined with plain Black Silk, and edges braided
1t has the name of J. VI. FIREMAN On the hanger
The finder will receive the above reward by leaving
the coat with II. r. LOUDON CO., Browns Hotel.
an I3-1t<
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NOT DEAD.-A telegraphic despatch dated
at Philadelphia last evening, says that Judge
Gibson, of the Supreme Court of Pennsyl-
vania, is not dead, but is lying sick in that
city, and not in dangerous condition.
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MARRIED.

On the 21st instant by the Rev. Mr.. Uodcas NJ
ALOYSIUS LANGLEY to Miss SARAH WILKlN-
son, both of this city.
On the 21st instant, by the Rev. Charles A. Davis
Mr.. CHARLES c. TUCKER to Miss MARY yIR-
GINA CROSS, all of this CITY,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-23

RS- Joe Shfllfngton receives all the
new books and newspapers as fast as published. He
is agent for Harpers and all the other Magazines and
our readers will always find large and good assort'
ment of blank books and stationery at his book store
Odeon Building, corner of Al street and Penn. ar.
feb L
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BY% Douce, the antiquarian, ALWAYS
maintained that the Jews harp should be
called the Jaws harp.
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~To Strangers and Citizens

I TO Strangers and Citizens
7hompson's D0gucrreotypes are unsurpassed by any,
for holiness of execution and beauty of artistic finish
His assiduous efforts to establish first class Gallery
IN this city, and his continued endeavors to please
visitors and patrons, have not been unrewarded An
examination of his pictures recently made is psricu
iarly solicited. He is prepared to take pictures Of
every size and style, at reasonable prices
Gallery, North side of Penna. avenue between ~
and 9th streets, Lane fuckers building.
feb 25-
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NEWS ITEMS.

NEWS ITEMS.
l. LIGHTNING VS.. LIGHTNING Morse
Telegraph office in Buffalo, New York, was
struck by lightning yesterday, during a
severe thunder storm the building was
not materially damaged, and no enc was
injured. The House Telegraph Office, with
all its instruments and fixtures, was des-
troyed during the same storm.
MEXICAN TRoUBLEs.-Letters from Ma
zatlan of the 2lst ult. confirm the rumor of
projected invasion of Sonora by the Count
Raousset, who is said to have raised body
of more than one thousand men. Senior
Traconis has been named by the Govern
ment to take command of the troops in
Sonora to meet him.
MAIL LETT1NGs.-The decisions on the
proposals received for carrying the mails
in New York and the New England States,
for four years from the first of July next,
and on routes in other States for shorter
periods, will be made known at the Depart
ment on Tuesday next, the Goth inst.
On DIr-That Rev. Mason Noble. of this
city, has been appointed Chaplain in the
United States Navy.
Mr.. K1NG.-The mails and the telegraph
bring notices of testimonials of respect paid
to the memory of the late Vice President in
all parts of the country.
INVITED TO DINE.-We learn from the
Intelligencer that the Hon. John J Critten-
den, passing through New Orleans lately,
was rendered the compliment Of public
dinner by number of the leading citizens
of the place, without distinction of party,
but he was obliged to decline it, in order to
pursue his journey to Kentucky.
ANNIVERSARIES AT NEW YORK. The
anniversaries of the various religious and
charitable societies in our land take place
during the second week of next month,
Active preparations are being made for
these interesting gatherings.
Bg@ The remains of the Great Napoleon
are to be made the occasion of another
pompous ceremonial in Paris on the 9th of
May. They are to be removed on the 18th
from the chapel of St. Jerome to the mon
ument erected for them under the dome of
the Church of the Invalides, and on the 9th
the tomb will be ''inaugurated' with great
ceremony.
~ Of the one thousand men who
formed the New York regiment in the Mex
lean war only sixty are now alive, and but
about forty, it is stated. are able te earn
their living This is sad commentary on
wGr.
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old BOB RIDLEY,
~ SWEET LILA BROWN,
MY MOUNTAIN KATE,
COT IN THE VALLEY,
JOHN ALLEN SCH0TTISCH,
DULCINA POLKA,
REMEMBRANCE QUICK STEP,
DAGUERREAN POLKA,
OUR WALTZ,
DREAMS OF YOUTH, Waltz,
Together with large assortment Of the most pop
ular Songs and Pieces, Strings instruments, &C. us'
received at the MUSIC DEPOT, south side Pennsyi
vania avenue, three doors west Of 10th street
apS GEO. HILBUS
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WORLDS FAIR.-It is said the New York
Crystal Palace Exhibition will certainly be
open on the LIST of June.
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St. Paul's English L lutheran Church.
MIssIoNs.-Rev Mr. WILSON, for many years a mis-
sonary in Africa. will preach in this church tonor-
row evening, at ~ o'clock. ap3
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EHThose who wish Daguerreotypes
taken in the highest perfection of the art will Of
course call on WHITEHURsT, he being the recipient Of
the highest premium awarded to Daguerretypists at
the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics Insti-
tute.
His gallery is On Pennsylvania avenue, near four
and-a-half street. mar l-
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Unitarian Church,-1he H.v Dr DFwry
will deliver Lecture in this church tomorrow even.
ing Subject, the Good Man. Services to commence
at s O'Clock. ana
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Go to Roots! No matter whether
1t be clear or cloudy weather.
Still, with equal truth he traces
Multitndes of lovely faces!
Roots Gallery, Pennsylvania avenue, near Seventh
street. mar 2l-
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Spirit Rappiugs,

The April number of the Knickerbocker
devotes two or three pages to spirit rapping,
of which the following letter is a speci-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-01-15
l'in-Ware and Stores.

A LDRIDGE 4 CANTWELL, successors
"a 10 Graham & Aldridgc, still continue al
the old stand. corner of Main and Bridge StS..
where we hope to be able to accommodate all
who may favor us with a call. a> onr object IL
to sell cheap tor tnr cash. or TO pnnctua custom
crs. Having a large stock of Tn-ware and
Stoves on hand, it would be to the interest OF
those in want OF such articles, to give us d call
before purchasing elsewhere
We wouIi call tho attention Of tn" public TO
the very large and superior lot u. stoves %! VA
rIous hnd and patterns comprising all the
Cooh, Coai and Wood Stores,
now in use. Of which. the following are rarl;
Cook Slovcs-RtIlc Of the States, Metropolitan,
improved ompIete, Tor wood or coal; Etna
Alr-lichi, Girard Air-righl, A>lnr Air-tigh' ,
"r"n:un aud Atwood Empire all of which arr
very superior cook stoves. Their assortment
ct Coal and Wood Stoves for rooms. counting.
houses, Sc. is very large and beautiful. com
prising in part the Revere, Jenny Lind, Da-
moni, pa.Ior, Sheet iron Air-ii"ht. SC. The
public are respectfully invited 10 call al their
old Slani and examine their assortment, as we
feel sure they viii be pleased.
Also Il large assortment of Tin-warc, lapaned
and plain; and every other article thai is gen
orally kept in tin and sheet iron establishment.
Roofing and sloutng done AT the shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Country produce taken in exchange for Tin
ware. [Elkion Sep IS #.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-01-15
NEW LONDON ACADEMY,

NEW LONDON, CHESTER COUNTY, PA.
THE Academic year Of New London Academy
L is divided into two Sessions Of five months
each. The Winter Session will commence on
the first MONDAY in Norcmber.
Terms-including Boarding, fuel, SC. S6J
New London Academy is one Of the oldest
institutions of learning in The country, and has
always maintained a high position such. IL
is situated in retired and pleasant village. 10
which access may be had daily hy Stage from
Newark. Del. The coursc of instruction COM
priSeH all the branches taught in first class
Academies. Mathematics, Ancien; and Modern
Languages. &c.
Students from distance board with the Prn-
ciral, md parents and tshers enlrnsting youth
To his care, are assured Fhat every due attention
will be paid 10 their physical comfort and men,
tai Improvement.
! The Principal has procured the services ola
distinguished graduate Of Yale Coilrgc, aud late
Principal fan Academy in penn, ylvania, who
will assist him in the ,abors ofthr school room.
/ Students are ADVISED 10 apply early, but ai-
mi'ance may BE- ha al any ,iror huria- the SEES
SION. Communications addressed to The sub
,criber at New London, Pa. will meet with
prompt attention. JAS. Is. MCDOWELL,
| Oct2 Principal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-01-15
10000 PERSONS CURED.
NO RELIEF, NO PAY.


NHE Public are respectfully informed that DIR.
L Tobias has adopted the above as his motto
since he has introduced his invaluable
VENETIAN LLNiMENT,
On sale in the United Siatcs--now over years
C:~During that period. every bottle sold has
been warranted 10 give RELIEF. If use" accord
ing to the directions, or the money WIN be re-
funded and no Agent was allowed TO have II on
sale without he would warrant il.
THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES
have been sold, and not one in a thousand have
been returned.
Wherever il has been introduced it has super
seeded every other Linimeni, and, with scarcely
any advertising. has quietly won public conn l.
dence. Now, there are hundreds OF families
that are never without it. This has been done
BY private Recommendation, chiefly from those
who have boon culed By 1t of obstinate diseases,
When erery other rsmedy has prorcd tacffctnai.
Many persons have said, Apn reading my
pamphlet, that it CURES TOO MANY COMPLAINTS;
but have replied. s'Use it according 10 the d.
rections, and if yon do not get relieved, yom
money will be returnrd.'' More | cannot say:
for if confer no benefit ask no remuneration.
All that is asked is fair trial; then nm assur-
ed there will be no dissatisfaction.
II is H.lRR.4NTED TO CURE
Cholera, Cole, Dy>entcry, Cramp, Vomiting.
Sra-Sickness, chronic Rheumatism. sore Throat,
Cuts, Burns, Chlblains. Swe.lines. Oh Sores
Bruises, Coughs, Group. Mumps. Chapped
Hands, Wens, Corns. Mosquito Bites. Warts
al pitation of the Heart. Weakness mi the Limbs
Back, and Chest, Hemorrhage, Pains IN the
Joints, &c.
Thousands of certificates can be seen at the
depot. LJ@Full directions wrapped up with
every bottle.
LADIES can find no article that will SC
quickly and harmlessly remove pimples ano
Blolches from the Neck, Face and Hands.
GROUP, which carries off hundreds orchild
rem annually, can be averel by the timely ap'
plcation oithe Venetian Liniment. II parents
woull observe their children, and when the eyes
are heavy, or the breathing slightly thick, they
would rub tue neck and chest we'll with the
Linimcnt, they never would never have to suffer
that distressing complaint.
CHRONIC RHEUM1TISM,
II cures, as certainly as it is applied. But in
hammatory Requires the aid of a physician a.
internal treatment is requisite.
| Persons Suffering from weakness or pains il
the back chest llnbs. will find relief in few
applications Of lhiS Linimcnl 1t opens tn,
Pores, besides siren gthening the muscles.
/ TooTuAcHE is cured by it in n few minutes
VOMITING is Immediately stopped by it, an,
/ when the stomach will not retain medicine o
food, take 20 drops Of linlmcnt in halt a wine
, glass of water--.hen nothing will he elected
/ CHOLERA unit DYSENTERF were cure,
I in hundreds Of cases. when last IN this country
/ ky the timely use of this l!niment
! 1t is also warranted superior to any thing els'
/ 10 alleviate AMI cuer
! Cuts, Burns, OH Sores. Swelings. &c.
| t. Depot No. 22S Greenwich ST, New York
y IA
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-01-15
Great Bargains in Stoves.

HERE Is II R!RE CHANCE FOR BUY
i ING CHE.iP.-Thc subscribers Intending
to close up their business in Elk!on as soon MS
possible, SO as to remove to Cheslertown, re-
specially request all persons IN wnnl OF Stoves,
(who know the Importance Of buying as low as
possibe.) to call at their establishment, in the
house lorlnerly occupied by kettlewrll & Co.,
east end of Elkton, and examine their fine as
sortment of Cook, Hail., Chamber and ParIor
Stores. consisting of most of the various pat
terms in demand throughout this section of conn-
try, which, as we are anxious 10 close out, we
will sell at greatly reduced prices; much lower
than they can be bought either from us or else
where in country or city, in the regular way.
for Cash alone, or such country produce as
wheat, corn, oats, buckwheat, beans, potatoes,
pork, &C.
We will also continue to manufacture until
we close up, all kinds of Tin and Sheet IRON
Ware, which for nealness and superior finish
cannot be surpassed anywhere; to which, thank
ful for the liberal patronage extended US in the
past, we invite attention.
ROOFING and SCOUTING done in the very best
possible manner, and entire satisfaction ensured
or no pay demanded, making it to the decided
advantage of persons wishing any kind Of me-
tallc roofs put on to contract with MS, as our
work is insured and prices moderate; also, all
kinds of repairing in our respective branches
done with nentness and despatch at reasonable
rates. All kinds of old metals taken in en-
change Tor anything in our line of business.
Dee If MAHAN g. co.
n. B. All persons indebted to US are cX-
pecied TO come forward al once and settle their
bills, as we wish 10 close up as soon as possible
in this place, and can by no means afford to lay
out OF our money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-01-15

abl" icmhle, ~ trrcd ur uniuarrIc,i, and usually
hnUWd unlrr til" Of
FEiLiLE CONPL.7iNTS.
or these are prolapsu, llrli or Fallin"
OF III" Womb; Flnor Albns, or Whites;
Chrunic Inflammation and Liberation Of the
Womb: Incl irntal l!mmorrhag", or Flooding;
'an!u!, Suppressed, AMI lyrr.nlar Menstrual
tlor. St.. wth all thrlr accompanying evils,
Cancer rNc"p'r;l.J no matter how severe or Of
hoW lon staining.
MANY PROMINENT PHYSICIANS in the
city "' New York and other places, finding them
selves W,lhcl. remedy in nv"trrate cases OF
the above complaints, and having due regard
ipt the wela'" Of their patients, have recon-
MA s"i tAe uSr OF this medicine; and, after wit
Messing It's salutary eli 'c'S. are now mGlieSing
thclr appt oha'lon, not only by resorlng to il in
their treatment OF all the diseases for winch it
is nlen'r |, bat IN sn,ns INSTANCES accepting the
4 ,Pncy If il to facilitate its introduction into
inure General use by tn" Faculty.
The Influence Of this composition upon the
female constitution is ofihr most friendly kind;
the most delicate and feeble i,mal" need have
no teais in lis use for any length of time, for it
contains nc rt"tcnIv, nor any article which can
prove IN nal way Injurious. being made entirely
Of vegetable extracts, and prepared as to taste
Tx" 81 pleasant cordial.
NC ft'i'S pVtILIt'l ~ 'lllN ItIH~HN IN inc
cure %; this class al diseases. is through the
general coonnlYy of the system, with peculiar
determination 20 the female organs.
AIilionai Prooi of this Calholiron being
worthy Of til" confidence Of the afflicted. as Il
Successful. safe, and cheap Remedy, will he
found III trc pamphlet. together with important
observations touching the nature and symptoms
of tn" diseases, to which the attention of Ladies
anI Practitioners is respectfully invited.
.ihc iHgrc !irnts, as certified by hi.h medical
authority zee pamphlet are ALL VEGETA,
BILE. AMI a." not associated with any article
ut,rl'n It's 10 the animal economy.
RMrEREECrs.--i Pref. Dunbar. NJ. D. aud DR.
J c. Drrirk Baltimore. MI: DR.. p. B. Peck
haw jiicn, =. y. d.. q. Y. Foolc. Syracuse
\. T.; Dr.. ". II. Malls. Rochester, Y. v; DR.
j.. u. FLEMING. Canan'nlgrn, n. Y; Dr.. W
". Reese Nnw York city; Dr.. W. Prescott
Concord, n. IT.
H. Pamphlets can be had gratis at the Store
,of WM. TO9BEitr, Elklon, by whom it is 70
sale. Dec On