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The American patriot., 1855-03-14

We are under many obligations to- our friend
Counsellor Morgan, for river paPers. =.

THrsPIAN HAII.-The Clinton Shakspe-
reAn Society gave their regular performances
last evening, on which occasion was pre-:
scented the tragedy Of Douglass, to . crowded
house. We were not able to be present uAtil
the closing Of the last act, but we learn that
the anticipations Of the audience were more
than realized. The organization of such .
society is creditable undertaking-tends to
improve the mind, reading and speaking
Success attend their efforts. f.
The American patriot., 1855-03-14

~ inspector" telegraphs to the New
York Courier and Enquirer that despatch
has been received in Washington that the
recall of Gen. Gadsden is requested by the
Mexican Government on the ground of his
interfering in the internal dissensions of Mex
leo
The American patriot., 1855-03-14

# At Milwaukee, the night Of the 25th
ult. was the coolest Of the season. At sunrise
on the morning Of the 2sth, the thermometer
stood at twenty degrees below zero.
The American patriot., 1855-03-14

ANEcDovE OF MENscH1Korr.-An English Of
ficer, now prisoner in Sev,stopol had a letter
sent him from young lady in England to the
effect that she chopped When he took Menschi-
koff prisoner, that he would send her but
ton from his coat, for her to keep as relic"
The letter was forwarded by flag of truce into
Sevastopol, with other letters for prisoners
now in the enemy's hands. This letter fell
into Menschikoffs own hands, of course to be
read ere delivered. On coming to the above
passage he Immediately cut button from his
coat, and sent it out under flag of truce to be
conveyed to the lady, with remark to the fol-
lowing effect: "That he had no idea yet of be.
ing taken prisoner; but rather than disappoint
young lady Of so simple request, he would
fulfil her wish Immediately before that time
arrived"
The American patriot., 1855-03-14
Correspondence Of the Picayune.]
Affairs Mt Washington.
WASHINCToN. Feb. 2, 186


The Senate to-day indicated my Judgment,
50 often expressed, that no general change
would be made in the tariff during the pres
ent session of Congress. After some further
debate this morning, the motion 10 strike out
from the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
bill the section enacting a 20 per cent reduction
of the tariff was stricken out by vote Of "a
yeas to 21 nays. 1t will be seen that this was
a very light veterinary Senators who are
pledged to reduction of the tariff, but who
were not willing to hazard the loss Of the ap.
preparation bill, 'dodglng" the vote in order to
enable the opponents of the measure to defeat
the tariff section. CT course all hope of q
general revision Of the tariff during the pres
ent Administration is now at an end. It is
still probable that means will be found to get
up proposition to amend either this bill or
some other SO as to make railroad iron laid
down within the last eighteen months, or
during eighteen months to como, free of duty
but to carry that it is now thought it will be
necessary to abandon the kindred proposition
to make dyestuffs and cheap wool free of
duty.
The house has concurred in the Senate
amendment to tho Army BILL adding four regi-
ments to the present regular establishments. 1t
has also made another amendment authorizing
the appointment of an additional Brigadicr
General. There is no doubt of the Senate's
concurrence and Senator Shields will receive
the new commission.
The Old Soldiers Bounty Land bill has f.
nally passed both houses after ALL Infuen-
tial Senators had determined to prevent its
passage through the Senate when returned by
the House; but, upon consultation, the amend
ments of the latter body we're found to have
quite striped it of its Objectionable feature and
it was determined to put l. through. This bill
gives 16O acres of land to every soldier in any
war in the United States and Mexico since 1890
who served fourteen days or more. Those
who have received bounty land heretofore
less in amount than 160 acres are to re-
ceive enough additional to make up that
amount
Let me take this occasion to warn old SOL
diers and their widows not to sacrifice large
percentage of their value o. land to agents who
undertake to procure their warrant for them.
If the evidence can be found, it is very sim
pie matter to procure the warrant; and res
pectable agent will require but a triflng fee to
attend to the business
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III To Mother. and Women Generally

No BLEEDING, VOMITING, PussrNe, OR Bills
TERrSe.-My Electric Oil is perfect charm in
its action upon the absorbents which 1t excites to
take up and carry out Of the system all swellinss,
and allays all pains You may physic till you are
poor as a snake, and still the swellings remain.
AL local arrangements require specific applica-
ton. My Electric Oil is that very beautiful rem
edy good for little children, as well as old people
and it pleases everybody. Come and see what a
cure was just made in distinguished family in
Walnut street. Price 50 cents and 81. See my
written name, Professor De Grath, South Eighth
street, Philadelphia, on all the bottles.
Messrs. Stott & Co. alone have retailed about
$500 worth in few days-and some of the most
wonderful cures have been made here in Wash
ington that was ever known. jy 21-3t
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Young AMERICA IN THE CRINEA-A Young
American writing Of what he saw in the Cri-
mea, says:
One would be surprised to soc the difference
between the feelings of the armies here. The
English are all much dOwnhearted, and do no.
thing but lament their sad fate. If asked
when they expect to return home, they will
say most decidedly" never" feeling confident
that If they escape death in the battle it is on
ly to be kept as subjects for the cholera, which
RACES fearfully. The French, on the contrary,
have made several bowling alleys in their
camp, and, with a canteen full of grog. are
perfectly regardless Of their future fate, never
looking further ahead than the next meal
time. 1t, however, speaks badly for the dis
clphnes of the armies to see the number of
drunken soldiers ut all times and places The
English are forced to keep sentries throughout
their camp. TO prevent the French from selling
their soldiers liquor, as it has already caused
the Death of several, it being entirely pur.
spirits. 1t sells from seven to ten francs per
bottle.
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CALIFORsIASS ARRIvED.-A gOOdly number
of CalifOrnianS, arrived by the Star of the W est
came up in the Staten Island boat this morn
ing, after having an hour or twos recreation
on shore at Quarantine. They were a study
in attire, countenance, and department Some
of them, alas, showed unmistakable syrnp-
toms Of deep-rooted disease and even if they
had acquired untold wealth, they had paid ia r
too high price fOr it. All bore the marks o.
having roughed it in the FL Dorado, and a few
seemed to be hardened rather than debilitated
by their exposure. The majority, however,
were wasted men. Boards. lnousfaches, and
unscissOred locks generally prevailed while
their attire was of IN exceedingly varied, but
universally nsgiige character. This NAV BE-
truly said of them, that whatever sort of hat,
they wore. they were themselves "wide
awake. ~. Y. Com Adu
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ToEB OF The N. o. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
We learn that the New Orleans Typographical
Union has just had erected, in Greenwood
Cemetery on Metarie Ridge, very beautiful
and tasty tomb, last resting place for it.
members when "life's ftful dream is GER
and their labors on earth are ended. This is
well, and as it should be. While it speaks
fayOrably of the economy and forethought Oi
the printers, it will long stand as a monumen
of sacred feelings which dignity and adorn
human nature. The tomb is eighteen by
twenty-four feet, constructed of P1lck with
marble front, contains twenty -four vaults and
four receptailes, and is cemented inside.-N.
O. BHiLstfH
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LEARNING TO SwN.-The teacher is sup
piled with pole some ten feet long. to which
a cord is fastened, which cord connects with a
strap placed around the waist of the pupil.
Thus the teacher, standing OH the shore, OF
the wharf, can easily guide the movements OF
the swimmer; and the child acquires mas
tcEy OF the art much sooner, and gains self
cOnidence-which is the real secret Of the
swimmers pOwer-more readily than when
supported on cork floats. Any mother could
teach her child in a few days, with little in,
convenience to herself, by this happy thought
an art that may save that child's life. Girls
by this method, will acquire that confidence
which by any previously prastised mode il
has been found So difficult to give the femi-
nines-Nel0 York Mirror.
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AMERICAN SoLDIERY.-The last Westminster
Review has an article on America that widely
contrasts with much that has hitherto come
from the British press. For instance it says
''One knows not what is to be admired in
the Mexican war-the facility with which al
army Of volunteers submitted to discipline,
the perfection Of their weapons. new inventions
of America, handled with a skill previously
unknown-the cOmmissariat in a wild and vast
country. OF the lexibiiity of their mechanical
adaptations as to reporting, printing and com
municating homeward. For fifty years past,
the merchant ships of the United States have
been better built than those OF Great Britain.
and as in 1872 our gunncrs were inferior to
theirs, so at the crisis Of the Mexican war, into
which they plunged out of long peace, theiI
practice In small arms was UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior to anything the trained British egulars
had at that time attained. "
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COLLEGE, washington, u. ,

Rev. J. e. BINNRY, ID. D., President and Profess
sor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy.
WILLIAM RUGGLES, LII Professor ofEIecban
ical Philosophy and Astronomy
Rev. A. J HUNTINGTON. M, Professor of the
Greek aud Latin Languages.
CHARLES C.. JEwETT, AN, Professor of Rhet-
Orc and Bellies Lettres.
LEWIS ii. STEINER, AM, MD, Professor of
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
l.. Il. FRlsTOE, AM, Professor Of Mathematics
WILLIAM L. JILLsoa, AN, r. ofessor of Modem
R. c, Fox, A. B., Tutor in the Greek and Latin
Languages
J. G. NAsH. An, Teacher of the Preparatory De-
partment.
'lNHh next sessica oegins on the last Wednesday
IN Septenber, and continues nine months
uhtl the last Wednesday in June. Candidates
ior admission may be examined ON Monday and
tIeSuay preceding t4s opening of the session
me regular College Course requires four years for
Inc degree of A b. Those wishing to do so may
oIlt t!Ie ancient languages and pursue a scientific
course three years for the degree OF B.P. An ad-
vsnced course is also provided for the degree of A
81. Students may pursue any particulii branches
where they can do so prot.ab.y, an1w take suf-
icient studies fully 10 occupy their time, and re-
ceive I certificate CT actual attainment
Preparatory Department is established under
the general supervision of the Faculty, with AN
able and experienced teacher, an4 special atstion
will be given To fitting pupils 10 er.sI college
With full and able equity, students are with
confidence icy.ss>l to the usual bnetts OF best
institutions, with those advantages peculiar to the
seat of the General Government
Circulars, with all needed INFORMATION, NAV be
received by applying personally or by letter to the
Preslaent. jy 7-2aW3w
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IL Letter from Hon. John Minor Bolts,

RICHMOND, July 9, 1855.
Messrs. VIM 8. Beers & Co Gents-Co nsider-
atoms Of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to
send you this voluntary testimonial to the great
value of "Cdrter's Spanish MIXTURE" for that
almost incurable disease, ScrofuLa
Without being disposed or deeming it necessary
to go into the particulars Of the case, / can say
that the astonishing results that have been pro-
duced by the use Of that medicine member
of my own family, and under my own observation
and superintendent, after the skill Of the best
physicians had been exhausted and all the usual
remedies had failed, fully justify me in recon-
mending its use to all who may be suffering from
that dreadful malady.
/ do not mean TO say that il is adapted to all
constitutions or that il will afford the same relief
in all cases; for, of course, | can know nothing
about that-but of what have seen of the effects
| would not hesitate to use it, in any and every
interest, or over whom could exercise influence
or control. Respectfully, yours,
JNO. Nj. Boris
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FEAT OF 4 Cara strange cat came into the
Journal of Commerce printing Office the other
night, Idoubtless in pursuit of rats, Of which
there are plenty, very fat and sleek, aud at
FIST seeIUed disposed to make herself at home
home; but on a i;;ttIe reflection, she took fright
and dartcd through one OF the open window
into thin air Down, down, she fell. from the
fifth story to the stoGe pavement, dlsta ace
of 80 or so feet The men Aa.ufel!- looked
out to see if any portion Of her tail was left,
after such smash; instead Of which, they be-
held whole eat, apparently uninjured and
she Immediately ran OF to her lair, as inOth-
ing had happened.
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A Couple Of Curious Weddings.
From the New nrleana Cresenf I

We have heard Of two marriages
OF recent occurrence here. One was mar
rage romantic. II was that of a stocktrader
In the upper part Of the city. The wedding
TOOK place in church hundred young ladies,
dressed like hours, acted as bridesmaids, and
and equal number OF gentlemen as groomsmen.
They formed a procession along the street
which was dstracting to behold and entered
the marital home from street carpeted with
flowers. High revelry was held to late hour,
and as matrimony is contagious, small cpl
demic of weddings is expected to rage soon.
The other was marriage dramatic re-
spectacle young citizen wcoed and won beau
tiful young lady, equal in station to himself
The wedding day was fixed, and everything
in preparation; when the young lady suddenly
discovered las many one before her has done)
that her afianced was not the saint he pre-
tended to be; and in her modification she dis
carded him. He then put on dignfied airs,
and told his friends that he had broken of the
match, because he had discovered that the
young lady's family were not as respectable as
he had supposed. This reached the ear of the
young lady brother-in-law, and he took it
upon himself to interfere in a friendly way.
The young man had packed his baggage for a
Northern tour, and was on board a steamer
which had her smoke up for departure. The
brother-in-law there found him; introduced
himself politely, and in the most persuasive
manner In the world-namely, by putting one
hand on the young mans shoulder, and with
the other fumbling in his own coat pocket
asked him to step ashore and get married. The
young gentleman awoke to a sense of his un-
business, and consented. In half an hour he
was married and happy; the brother-in-law
acting as his groOmsman, and wishing him Joy
when the ceremony was over
Now, who is prophetic enough to tell which
of the above marriages will end in the great
est happiness?
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IL The Red River raft, that formidab.c
aggregation of timber which has so long chOked
up the navigation of the Red River of Texas,
Louisiana and Arkansas, still remains undis-
turbed, and furnishes the newspapers with
occasional items respecting attempts at its re-
noval From the Washington (Ark. Tele-
graph We learn that the work is now in pro-
gress for the latter purpose, under the direction
of Col Fuller, of the U. S. Typographical En-
glneers. Additional machinery and boats are
also being prepared at Louisville for these
operations
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ByJAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
SUPERIOR BUGGY HORSE. TWO fine
- Buggies, French Ceupee, Set of Double
Harness, Aeon TUESDAY morning, July
3lst, at ii o'clock, in front Of the auction rooms
shall sell very superior dark bay Horse, about
9years Old of fine style and action and very fast.
ALSO
leather top Buggy Wagons
handsome light, no top, do.
French Coupee
fine set silver mounted double Harness, but
little worn. Terms cash.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Nv sd Auctioneer.
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AUCTION SALES.
By T.. 8 WRIGHT, Auctionee

BYE. 8 WRIGHT, Auctioneer.
NOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM T may con.
4 cern.-On tuesday,, the 3lst instant, at 10
O'Clock m. shall sell, at the Warehouses OF
Messrs HYDE & Davidson, Water street, George
town. D. c.
l6 bbls Loring's Refined Sugar
damaged on board Schooner Havre de Grace, from
Pbiladelphia.
Terms cash, in bankabls funds:
+. 8. WRIGHT,
iv 3e-1t* AuctioneeT.
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IL DIR. Hollands Celebrated German
bitters.-Weak, nervous, depressed In spirits
steal evils, the victim to dyspepsia, is indeed an
object Of commisseration. Yet ii Is absurd for
him 20 despair. We care not how weak, low
nervous, and irritable he may be- the cordial prop
critics of HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS.
prepared by DIR. 9. Nj. Jackson, Philadelphia are
stronger than the many headed monster, which is
treying upon his body and mind; and if he
chooses to try them, we will insure speedy cure
See advertisement lie Sim
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A MAN CAN GET DRUNK IN BIS OWN HOUSE
A ease occurred under the Maine law in this
city, on Tuesday, in which decision was
given in favor Of the defendant. A man was
considerably intoxicated, and was making 2
disturbance In his own house, vas arrested am
arraigned before the justice on Il charge OF
violating the provisions OF the new law. The
point urged by the counsel for the defence
was, that the law did not authorize the appre
nensiOn Of man for being intoxicated in his
own house. The point was finally sustained
and the defendant discharged.-BnBGloC Com
zlsreiaI
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GLENwoOD CEMETERY,
flee No. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street.

COVER THE SAVINGS RANK
TNHIS CEMETERY is laid out on the nl.p oc
l. accelerated Greenwood, Of New York. and
situated on the high ground distant one and A
street leading directly to the gateway.
This Company have secured charter from Con-
gress, approPrfating their ground forever 10 burial
purposes, making fee title TO the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments { ON legislation on
otherwise, which Is Of vast importance 10 those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed tnenl, Tor u has become a custom in all
other cities when the burial ground b<comes vain
able for other purposes TO sell H. and throw the
dead Promiscously into one large pit, and Ieyas
measures cannot prevent Il, no tides are giyep
TO the ground.
n B-Orice open from 10 to II O'Clock m
Where Pamphlets. containing the Charter By'
Laws, and map Of the ground and all other in
formation, can be obtained ~"
All orders left with Mr. James r. Haryev No
4iOSeyenth street, or any other undertake wilI bs
F' ~ Je lS-ly
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II APhenomena in Medicine

II A Phenomena IN VI dlcine.-Bronchl-
tbs, Cough, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, Scrof-
Ila. &c. For all diseases of the Female system
il stands pre-eminent. Clergyman just informs
it has cured him of Bronchitis of desperate
neutrality-suspicious. hereafter.
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE-
Bv its mild action on the stomach, liver and kid
news, will cure Dyspepsia, Cough. Asthma Bron
chial and Lung Affections, Pains in the Back
side and Breast, Consumption, Scrofula, Rheu-
Inatism, Govt Neuralgia, Fistula, Bowel Com
plants, Piles, Worms and Nervous Drbilities-
with all diseases arising from impure blood, and
is the greatest female medicine ever known. This
Invaluable medicine is working wonders upon the
human frame.
sold by MORTIMER NOW BRAY, l4O Bal
;imOre street. Baltimore 3Q Broadway. New FORK;
CHAS. STOTT Il CO, j. b. MOORE. ID. q
CLARKE, CLARKE Il BOWLING, w. Ell
LOOT. and II MCPHERSON, Washington: also
by Il. :. +. CISSELL, GeOrgetown; G. C. BER-
RY, Alexandria,; and by Druggists everywhere
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HEAVY RoBBERY.-Mr. S. d. Carpenter,
editor OF the Wisconsin Patriot, was robbed
recently Of sll 900, while in the cars, ut some
point between Adrian and White Pigeon. He
hal been on business tour, disposing of ter
ritorial rights for his celebrated patent rota y
pump and water metre. lie had sold to an
amount exceeding $4,000, and thinks he can,
with his prospects, afford to lose Sill 1000.
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Price 50 cents per bottle


III Noah Walker g. Co., Marble Hall
Clothing Emporium, under Browns Hotel, re-
Spectfully announce that their display of Spring
and summer Clothing is now ready fol- inspection
Pantaloons of the newest and richest designs in
material, trimming and workmanship. To gen
tlemen who study excellence with economy in
fashionable articles of dress opportunity for Sc
lectin5 is offered from of the largest and mos,
attractive stock of goods offered in this city
d very reduced scale of prices. ap17
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New York Market.

New YORK, July Colour is higher; sales
Of 5000 bbls. at IS. 25aS8 Sc for State sales
of I 200 bbls. Southern at SIO.I2 Wheat is
firm; sales of 1000 bushels. Corn is lower !;
sales of GO, 900 bushels at s9c Pork is lower.
Beef is firm. Whisky is unchanged.
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ByC w. BOTELER. Auctioneer.
GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY ON
- the island at AHctiOn.-On TU ESDAY af-
ternoon, July 3Ist at O'Clock shall sell on the
premises part Of lot No. 4 III square 353 together
with the improvements thereon, consisting of two
two story Frame Houses, in one Of which there Is
a store, which is considered good business loca-
ton In the of the house there is alarge, con-
venient. and substantial two-Story bake-h house.
This property is located on Eleventh street, (the
principal thoroughfare to the steamboat wharves,)
between ID and F. streets south.
Terms One third cash residue in six, twelve,
and eighteen months, with interest, secured by a
deed Of trust on the premises.
c. w. BOTELER,
jy 2S-3t Auctoneer.
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TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.
REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR,
Scheme for ColoniEing Kansas.

BosroS, July 3o.-The secretaries Of the
New England Association Of Clerymen have
issued a second circular, proposing TO enlis;
5000 clergymen of New England as life mem
bers of the Emigrant Aid Society, on the pay
mept Of $50 each, the proceeds to be expended
in settling Kansas with Christians.
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III More Eyidence.-We have Just been in
formed bv gentleman from the country with
large family that he has had great many attacks
Of Summer Complaint, but not in one instance has
he failed i'm making perfect cure in less than "a
hours, with BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS.
He believes Also that $50 would not have paid his
DOCTORS bill without the Bitters He says he never
intends to do without il in his family. His name
will be used if required, but not wishing it pub
lished.
Price 50 cents per bottle
To be had of CHAS. STOTT Il CO, Wash
ington, ID. c.; CANDY & HATCH, and SETH
). HANCE, Baltimore; and by Druggists every
where. eo3t