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The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19
THE VICTORIES OF THE DEMO-
Gratis. R M

We are forced 10 acknowledge that the sen
STYLED Democrats have been victorious IN most Of
the elections that have lately taken plsce and We
are daily reminded Of the fact by their ciamorous
and exulting shouts. But what does this prove
that they are right and the best friends OF the
country Just as surely, then, does the fact that
the friends of liberty were everywhere defeated in
Europe, in ls4s, prove that despotism, which tri-
umphed over them, was right, and that they and
their cause ought to be trampled under the iron
heel Of tyranny. ~
In Naples, at the present moment, reigns the
most blood thirsty tyrant that can be found upon
throne in any part Of the globe. Groaning
under the oppressyeness of his cruelty the people
there have made frequent efforts to free them
selves from his tyranny, but have failed to accom-
plish their purpose; and hundreds haye therefore
been executed, other hundreds loaded with chains
aad cast into dungeons such as, happily, we know
nothing Of in this country, while others have
escaped and become voluntary exiles. Now what
does this prove2 that the tyrant and his tyranny
ought to be sustained and the friends OF liberty
persecutedg If SO, then the victories Of the
pant and exultant Democracy prove that Americans
and Americanism deserves to be trodden down,
trampled under foot hunted aud prosecuted from
one end Of the country to the other
The spirit Of malignant hatred and persecution
now manifested by the Locofocos towards Auisri,
cans has its parallel in that which animated
Claverhouse and his bloody dragons, in their
searching out the hiding places, and chasing and
| slaughtering tho covenanters of Scotland. But
| because the government had the power to hunt
run down, kill and destroy, without discrimination
of age or sex, and without mercy, these pious
people, does it follow that the government was all
| right and the covenanters all wrong? Did that
cruel and bloody persecution root out and destroy
the covenantersS So far from this, 1t did but knit
| them together rs band Of brothers, and make
them ready to die for each other and for the faith
for which they we're so horribly prosecuted And
80 it is ever: persecution invariably counteracts
its own purposes and in the end proves benefit
to those it would injure. Our opponents. we sup
elections, that Americans ought not to rule
| America, and that as between native born Ameri-
cans and foreigners, the latter have better right
to vote at elections than the former Now,
though the people Of the States where Democracy
has triumphed may have intended to say, and did
say, this, we shall still hold to the doctrine that
americans ought to rule America, and that they
have better right at American polls than aliens.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19
MORE PETTY PRESCRIPTION.

We learn that on Saturday last, number Of
mechanics, twelve or fourteen, who have families,
were dismissed from the Maynard. Cause Sus-
pected Of having been born on American soil.
Judge Crawford having decided that foreigners
--Irshmen at least---haye better right here than
our own natiye-born citizens the Secretary Of the
Navy feels bound, We suppose, TO prefer them to
our own mechanics, and to turn the latter out to
make room for the former. If there is not en-.
ployment enough for ALL the americans, Of course
must give way to the Paddy's. No wonder the
latter pour ia upon us like the ocusts and frogs Of
Egypt
How proud Americans must be Of their coun-
tryi How paternally and kindly it treats them
How aldentiy they must love their oton, their native
land
How pleasant II must be to the Secretary 10
know that he has deprived dozen men Of the
means Of procuring bread for their wives and
childrenl We hope he slept soundly on Saturday
night, after this piece Of work, and knowing that
he is getting 1888 week from Uncle Sam.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

a5y-HENRY JOHNSON, our agent tor I'd, 3D.
and 4th Wards, has established the following
places for the accommodation OF persons wishing
TO subscribe for the american. To insure pune
tuality, subscribers will please be particular and
give the correct number of their houses, the name
of the street or avenue il fronts Oh, and the name
of the two ST. Gets it is between. We have mum
Der of subscribers who nave not been found by
the carriers in consequence Of the imperfect, and,
in many cases, inaccurate description of their res
licences
Cd Ward B. w. Reed, grocery, corner of l4t'
and f SITS.
Sd Ward. McNew, grocery, opposite \, j.
market, on 7th street.
4th Ward-Wm. Lord, grocery, corner 9th a"c
G, No. 800.
s. De Camp & Co., bookstore, 4Ss, Pa. ay.
between a IL and 9th streets.
NorE.--No money is to be paid TO the carrie : 'o
the paper The agent himself is the only perfon L
whom payments 10 be made, and will b! c i
lected weekly.
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FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

New York, AUGUST 1.-THE steamer Columbia
Ia Collins substtute) arrived hore this morning
The Arabia arrived out on the I'd and the Wash.
ington on the 9Th.
The telegraph squadron left Queenstown on the
Sd for Valencia bay.
The French Ambassador at Turkey had suspend
ed his diplomatic relations with that Power be-
cause the Moldavian elections were not set aside.
A despatch from Madrid says that the Marquis
Sarrano is to supersede General Concha as Cover
nor-Genera of Cuba.
The East India Company makes a requisition for
six thousand additional troops.
Persia still refuses TO evacuate Herat.
The death Of Eugene Sue, the great French
novelist, is announced.
A new Indian loan Of f5,000,0 900 to el0,000,000
has been spoken OF.
In the House of Lords Lord Panmure introduced
bill authoriz g theembodment ofthe militiain the
new evies for India without calling Parliament to-
gether He announced his intention of coDsidera-
bly, increasing the rankla file of the army
Lord John Russelps motion for the committee to
inquire if Jews cannot be admitted on affirmation
under existing acts was agreed TO-
A despatch from Paris states that the Emperor
and Empress were to leave St. Cloud to-day WED
nesday) to visit Queen Victoria at Osborne
The steamber Colombo arrived at Southampton
Tuesday with the China and India mails. Her
They state that the bazaar intelligence outstrps
the Government dispatches, and according to the
former, Delhi had fallenswben the Madras passen-
gers left They state also that an outbreak was
fully expected in the Madras presidency. The
male European population were under arms.
Seventeen hundred armed men were found about
the residence of the ex-King Of Dude, although by
treaty he was not entitled to one.
Sir Colin Campbells passage through Egypt was
a continued series Of ovations. He intends digid-
ing the Indian army into six flying divisions
The plumber Of the Indian treasures is estimated
at nearly f2,O00000.
The basis of the Netherlands project for the sbo-
lition of slavery in the West Indies is ndcmni-
ty TO the propretors Of thirty.four millions OF
guders.
LIVERPOOL, AUGUST 5.&Cotton closed quiet,
but firm. Breadstuffs very dull, and all se slight
ly lower Western Canal 30s. 30s Cd, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore 30s a Bis, Ohio 32s. Wheat
il dull, closing NJ adeclne of 3d. red Sc, 84s.,
white %. a 9s I'd Corn is dull; mixed and yell
low declined Cd. ais, white 45s. a 46s, mixed and
yellow 81 I.2s 3S les Provisions quiet
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

The Island Of Fernando, Pc, which has recently
changed from Spanish to British rule is situated
on the west African coast, few miles off the
mouth of the river Niger. 1t has a surface Of
ted population Of fifteen thousand souls. 1t is
noted for its saubrity for whites. The intention
Of the British Government is TO establish there a
commercial depot for its explorations of the Niger,
and for the purposes of trade that great natural
highway Of Africa
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

CE- At the urgent request OF many readers We
publish on the first page of our paper to-day, the
article headed A Brick !" We also republish the
article Inventors and the Patent Office" on ac-
count of an accident>to the form which rendered
that interesting paper illegible. Several coumu-
nications arc unavoidably omitted
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19
MIR. MATTEsON.

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Times, says understand from good authority
that Colonel Kett, Of South Carolina, declares his
determination to move the expulsion of 0. B. Mat
teson from the House, next winter, II he resumes
his seat without reelection.
Mr. Matteson's is not the only case of corruption
and maIfeasance likely to come before the next
Congress. Some folks had better stand from
NM -
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~ Il. ADV RTIsERs.-Our terms o. sdvtiti-
sing will C, ioi the first insertion, foe cents per
line, ftr eavn subsequent insertion t'Oor'' td- az!
cents : Il who favor us in this respect, s. al ave
attenlo called TO their advertisements, Tnd from
time 70 me especial notices of their pac IS Of bu-
ainess Gu / ssock in trade.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

VINO FILL Our Pooh HOUSES '-Accordng TO
the reports of the Supcrintendents of the Poor in
Brooklyn for the year ending July 3lst, the total
number of families relieved we're as follows;
American, 479 foreign, 1918 total, 1924
OF the foreign there were 5lS from Ireland, 10
Germany, I22 England, Holland, 2 Sweden,
Is CANADA, 81 Scotland, 2 Nova Scotia, ! Isle of
Man. West Indies, 3 France, Prussia, Waes,
SPAIN 80 unknown. And these, according to
Judge Crawford, have :" a better right to vote at
elections than native born Americansln
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

cY- Mr.. Carington's speech, what We publish
to-day, will be published on Saturday, by the pas
days proceedings, &c. Messrs SCOTS, Ellis, ant
Bradley's speeches, viii be published as soon a
written out
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

TsssEssEE.--The Knoxville Register and Whig
Of the 18th inst, says: The news from 0verton
county settles the question Of the Congressional
election In hisdistrict Mr.. Maynard gains NINETY
votes in Overton, or reduces the Democratic ma
jorty TO that much less. This guarantees bis
election, though it is by majority Of about one to
two hundred only.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

AsEcDorE or WAsHIsaToN.--It is related of
Washington that when he was experimenting the
ceremonies Of laying the cornerstone Of the Capt.
tol on the 18th of September, 1898, a physician
present offered him the only umbrella IN the com
pany, TO shield him from the rays Of the SIN. He
declined the proffered courtesy, with the remark
"Tske II to the ladies, Doctor; have b on ex.
posed to the sun before in the course Of NY He"
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The highest ground in the city is tho corner Of
street north and Eleventh street west being
lo3 feet above ordinary low tide Tho next high.
eat Is the base of the National Observatory being
&c feet. The eastern front Of the Capitol is 50
feet; the co ner of street north and Thirteenth
street west, So; and the foundation Of st. Johns
Church, 66
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

TER : d., cricapt will be issued ts C. a
week, on W. csd. and Saturday morniu AS
soon the ID, ] isng patronage will wa '4r 1t
will be issu tGr g times week. Price ! W X,
as Semi or Il weekly, Fire Cents.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

collision between two steamboats, occurred
on Long Island Sound on Saturday, by which many
lives we're lost One Of the boats was commanded
by Captain Smith, who sustained a severe loss.---
Six of his children bad previously died His wife
and one child we're at New London, and three
Others with him were lost they were returning
from an excursion they had been making during
their school vacation. The blow, he thought,
would be overpowering to his wife. Many heart
rending circumstances in regard to this collision,
are related. ~
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AEEN1s FOR THE AMERICAN.

First Ward, Alfred d. Barron, corner OF and
Twentieth streets.
For Second, Third and Fourth Wards, Henry Jonn-
son, residence 4o9 street.
For Georgetown Mr. Devine
For Seventh Ward, Mr.. Burgess, corner OF Eignth
and streets, Island.
For Sixth Ward John Little.
For Fifth Ward, Mortimer Snallwood, NO. S14
North Capitol street, between and O.
DR. j. w. Parkinson, Parker street, between Lom-
bard and Pratt is our agent for the city OF Baltimore
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19
Cardinal Maxims.

tIaTUIHdI Md1IlHts
LIST. The Federal Union must be maintained.
I'd. The reserved rights of the States must be
respected.
I'd. The decisions of the Supreme Court must be
enforced
4th. A ull:ai. of Church and State must be pre-
vented.
9th. The rights of conscience must be guaran-
teed.
9Th American interests must be promoted
7th An American nationality must DC cher-
ished.
Sth. Sectional agitation must be terminated
9th. Foreign paupers and criminals must oe OK
Guided
10. The naturalization laws must be amended
18th. "Squatter sovereignty" and alien suffrage
must be ropudiated
10Th Americans must rule America
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

trE@ An COMMUNICATIONS relating to the p b.
cation Of this paper, must be addressed to Z.
FENT0N Washilgt ton, ID. C..
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

A Kansas emigration r yer has suddenly broken
out in that neighborhood some are moving VINO
never thought Of doing 80 before.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

TERRIFIC PowDER EXPLOSION Merchants
Powder Magazine, containing the whole stock Of
Halifax, exploded with terrific conclusion, shortly
after midnight last night One man was killed
and 10 injured FIVE houses were demolished and
ten others partially destroyed. The government
magazines and the new barracks we're much shat
tered, and nearly all the windows In the north
part Of the city we're broken. The damage is es
timated at 100000 II Is supposed to have been
the work Of an incendiary.
The most intense excitement prevailed through
out the city for hours. Many persons we're thrown
from their beds, and others, bewidered, rushed TO
the streets for safety imagining an earthquake had
occurred.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

The latest news from CubA las caused decline
in the price of sugar. The crops IN Cuba, LOUIS
lana and els where promise an abundant yield
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

A German Chemist has succeeded in producing
gem which Is said to compare most favorably
with the natural diamond. This is Dor" the ell
ementary substance of boric acid. Heretofore no
chemical means has been found capable Of redu.
cling Il to it's natural state. This new substance,
bor.n Il equal to the diamond in resisting chemi-
cal agents, and Is even harder.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

PLkYISe HBa HUSBAND TRIcK.--The Andover
(Mass.) Advertiser tells story of woman belong
ing to that town, who bad u falling out with her
husband, and threatened to drown herself in the
"great pond" Her husband was not at first
alarmed, but at length she disappeared soon her
bonnet and shawl vers discovered at the waters
edge, the alarm spread throughout the neighboi-
hood, and dligent search was instituted. Several
persons were engaged in dragging the pond; Crap
plug irons brought into requisiton, but to no
purpose. All efforts, however, proved abortiye,
and the anxious ones we're about to give up in de-
spair when 10 and behold, the lost one appeared,
safe and sound. She had been seated in thicket
overlooking the whole affair, and congratulated
herself on having come IL over them
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

The deacon who took up collection has laid
it down again.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-08-19

The counterfeiters recently arrested In Indiana,
are now on trial. Some of them confessed their
guilt, and told where list Of the whole gang, three
hundred In number, could be found. 1t comprises
many who have heretofore stood fair In society.
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A CARD.

r.vyYrr, Ia our entiTe stock to Messrs. HAsRROoK,
n MrvvpTTR & Co., we take pleasure in recommending
'hSm 70 our EVANS, PORTER & co.
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NASHVILLE JOCKEY CLUB COURSE
A. 1887


TUESDAY, October 2Oth-lst daySwe epstakes Tor two
year ods lwho were trained previous 10 me ls
Of Juyl so2 entrance, $50 forfeit one mile Out CLOSED
i-Cslgy & Thompson enters by Sd Boston, dam BY
mp = Turner enters by Shamrock dam Ida, by imP
s0t Barnes enters by bion dam by Richard.
4-Brasher Powers enter en- BY Albion, dam by LeVia
5w Phillips enters f By Albion, dam Delta, by Pram.
snD..as Stakes for year IDS, $500 entrance $50 for
felt mile best,-t,lub 10 add $500 IL start.
Nv RountIee ch Tom Esmes by I'd Boston, dam
s2Also,5 Kate hayes, by imp Albion, dam Eudora by
s@Johr Kennedy enters ch by Emu, dam by imported
mp Fowler enters br Daisy Burns, by LGmda, dam by
5@W Choa,bam enters b by Glencoe, dam senora
Love y yrbit enters BY Albion, dam by Rater
WEDNESDAY, October 2ls-Sweepstakes for uniried
3yoar ods, 500 entrance, SO iorel mile heats, so
sJoSp Ksnnedy enters ch by Emu, dam by Arnderby
3-AIso, G by Emu. dam by mp AindsToy. o., NJ,
4-w Phillips enters b + by Ebony, dam by "a Bell
sbazzsr.
THURSDAY. October qqd-Sweepsakos for . year olds,
sI0O entrance, $50 forfeit one mile heats. -, J.,
IN Cagy or POtoos, BY Glencoe, dam imp by
Frashor q Powers enter by Abion, dam by Levia-
SEJohn Kennedy enters ch by Albion, dam by Ain
erwin Roun.res enters by Glencoe, Jane Watson,
5W q sherrod enters br by Ane Dent, by EPsoiom,
dam Princess Ann by Lcviathan. Co.,
CIV I EheathHm en.eTs by GlehCoes N%A "Ou0i1
Love, ny Lsvialhan- -. ~ A.,
7-E Thompson enters b by Glehcoe, ou'Ol 'ie N1iI
Of Mary Bowen, by LevIathsn
FRIDAY Oct 1bsr 23i-SweePstakes for year ods ~
entrance 80 forfeit, mile hea-Cub TO add sS'O Two
more Start. D. - "a po..o7
I-Wm kountree eTters ch Tom Edmss uy u Dos'Ou'
dam sally Jones, by lIeyiathan. NJ.
Also, b & kaJs Hayts.by Albion, dam oy ffaia.
"a Cheatham oh Dsaoto by EPstiom' dam Cottage
Girl by imp AiudcTby. rl. H. n,
Pacific. - A. B-fr,o.s A nm
BY Levatlau.
SATURDAY. October 2ith-Sweepstakes for year olds
S27O entrance, $50 forfeit, mile heals
IT & Trmbe enter bt by GIencoo out Of the dam o
Mary Bowen, by Levialhan 49, -,.-. H. d.,
IN q d Calyy enters Potsos by Glencoe, dam Oy
imp NtuI Is r,,,,,.--.,. 10 Au.irr ,,t q,
the dam q Berry, by Glencoe. G.
~ 7 Ch-athsm enters 5 ( by Glencoe, dam Son"ri
Love, by Levigtban. 80. ,-..-----,a,
Ainderhy. ,,.-. n. l.. r7,-,l,,, dan
Princess snn. boy leviaIIan. go. L., r,.7,. ,,
- W. J. PHILLIPS,
ii1u.' i - Proprietor.
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H H HAYNES & Co,
JAILOR's NOTICE.

A GENTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALB OF NE
Nashville. Tenn.
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Enr Sale.

10n ACRES OF LAND, situated three or foaT miles
ZOU North olthe city between Gaatn adh orer
1rTppe Roads One Tract Of about I55 has been
subdided in pieces varying from 10 to 5Oacres, na viii
be sold Whole may best suit plS Asers
Ibsis ract f sunerior Land entirely from rocks
its soil deep richest quality, well umbered I'D Sc
in blue grass number Of fine Springs at all nH IS al
lrdng an abundant supply Of the pures water tro the
Gallan road reached by good turnpike, nail mile
length, aud road now in course OF buldlhg n sslng
brougb he Tract 10 the Cumberland River. On tue Farm
is a comfortable dwelling and Out-hOuses, young apple
orchard trees peach orchard and long ran ge oi
new and Substantial stone the place on IA new
road Terms-I years, with interest from ate OF
purchase. -, IL,
Also One other Tract Of about Jos acres, three miles
the city and about half mile from tn Gal
latin road This nearly surrounded by tui nplko
roads, subdivded into Lots containing IRON 10 -
acres and nereced by convenient avenues Terms and
wears with interest," Possession given lmmeolaH y loT
either above Tracts of Land provided Lne Pur
chaser pay fair equivalent for the growing cro anc
clock inClu ded. JOHN d WlNnlON
Tnnrll-hm = lheIIy - IetL.
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RUSTneSS Change.

Z have thus day disposed Of my ehl'e lletos ~ - -
! ness Of johnson, H rue Coz 10 Jno' a. Ilsnei du @
whom earnestly solicit liberal share Of pubic patronage
uly S-u l. n ~ ''-'''
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uNIvEMNITN or L0UISIANA,

METIIAI ILTNNINLNI I.
-UF Annual Course in this department viii
.-u,nanrs on MONDAY. November 10Th, 1857, and will
t,,,rI mate in the ensuing IaTch.
io,as tones NJ o. Professor or Practice Of Medicine.
/ 4 RiddeII. NJ ID Professor Of Chemistry.
Zysrr.U stone VI ID. Professor Of surgery.
A Il geUas, NJ d. Professor OF oh-leluc'.
t,u.tsyus A Mott, NJ u, PTolessoro Marna Nedca
I,srDh e. Mott NJ u. Pro lessor Of Anatomy.
Tboras Hunt d. Professor ui hEsloloEN ana FaihooEy
,.iIha~t : Vance. NJ %, pemonstrator OF Anatomy
The rooms cor DJssectiug will be open on ihe second Mon
day October -, .-.---.- lr-.-.,,r.-- 80 a..
Charty Hospital. D.. ,,..t-..i-f,- - d,
The students nmpauy the Professor IN lh',r
Preliminary 90 Course, Lectures VIII be dtNy aaN
i'm the Am.hthcairc " The Hospital nom l4s Ist Vi We
,,r ON ,li Medicine aud surgery, aud ether subjects
without auy charge 20 students. . .-,.,- =, =, n,
" istrators Of the Charity Hospital elect annually
srrl tourtrcu Resident Students, who sie maHaln'o
tIs IraiituJou. aug -
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THE FAR-FAMED AND POPULAR
MARYLAND Lotteries
FOR SEPTEMBER, 1857.
r. FRANCE & CO., Managers.
3 rillia mt Sc b e m e.

LOTTERY OF MARYLAND,
CLASS L,
To drawn in Baltimore, SATURDAY., Sep Os 1857.
Drawings conducted under the superiatendenee Of the
State Lottery Commissioner.
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