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The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

CHEAP SUGAR. There is bow Of promise on
the saccharine cloud, and we are inspired with the
hope that sugar will be cheaper. Already the su.
gar market is giving way, and the prospect Of the
crop bids fair to run to the bottom before it stops
Louisiana promises three hundred thousand hogs.
heads when il had but about one hundred thousand
last year. Cuba will afford an abundant crop,
while Brazil and Mauritius win each yield good
supply Even India gives indication that IL will
contribute its usual yield to help TO stock the mar
ket
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Messrs Reeves, Abbott & Co., extensive rail-
road iron manufacturers, of Philadelphia, have
suspended Their liabilities amount TO IS, 0000 900,
onc.third invested as collateral security. Their
suspension is caused by the inability Of certain
railroad companies to meet their notes. The same
firm failed three years ago. and subsequently paid
their liabilities 1t is presumed they will be able
to continue their operations at their works
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

BITTEN ny FRoG.-A young man named
Green, was the other day bitten by tree frog,
as he was climbing ON wood-pile. It has been
thought by some that the bite Of this species OF
frog was deadly, though we had no idea that a
frog could bite up to the present time The mat.
ter of poison may be set at rest we suppose, mas
much as no dangerous symptoms have appeared
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12
AT CosT.-HAvING DETERMINED TO

"a CUST.IHAFINU DbIEhMINED To
"A confine our business exclusively TO the coach
and cabinet branch Of the trade, nclndng Bar Iron
and Steel) we offer our present stock of BUILDING
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL
GOODS, &C., &c, AT COST, to close out.
All such goods must positively be sold, and if not
entirely closed out by the 18th Of Decembr will be
disposed of at auction, to make room for another
class of merchandise.
An examination of prices will convince purchasers
that on such goods there is chance for good nvest-
ment.
With increased facilities in the branch of the
trade TO which we shall hereafter devote alter
tion both as quality and quantity, solicit the
increased patronage Of consumers in full confidence
that prices will be satisfactory
ELVANS h THOMPSON,
326 Pennsylvania ave. bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
I'm
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CARD.

rUSHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY (AU.
IL gust 3D. entered into partnershpin the House
Carpenters and Joiners business and having erected
a new and commodiou. shop in the rear Of JACK
SON HALL, between Third and Four-and-a-haf
Streets prepared to contract for and perform all
work in their line of business either in city or cou-
try, with which their friends or the public may favor
them, on accommodating terms with promptncss ard
despatch. They respectfully solicit q share Of tie
public patronage.
-. GEORGE W. GARRETT L co.
They have several houses and lots for sale in diff
ferent parts of the city on accommodating terms.
G. w. GARRETT & co.
Aul4-lm (Inte)
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LAW NOTICE.

~.. . LAW NOTICE.
TSsHE UNDERSIGNED WILL ATTEND THE
n Circuit and Criminal Courts of this District
and the Court of Claims, and viii promptly perform
such professional duties may be entrusted to his
charge. "", .sa:
His Office, at present. is at the southwest of
Eleventh and ~ fronting New York avenue.
Au l4-tf ~, Hi. v. ELLIS.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

A, young man named John Sturgeon, was in
stantly killed on Friday while at work at the wind.
lass on board boat in the Schuylkill the capstan
bar few back, striking him on the head with ter
rible force
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The Camden and Amboy Railroad one day last
week received $4,000 for freight on peaches at
eight cents per basket, They were all sent to the
New York market
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

PHILADELPHIA, Sept l0.--Wian r. Black &
Co., and Mcbride & Bros, both cotton dealers,
suspended to-day; Also Richards Bros, glass deal.
ers, and Edward Mott, crockery dealers
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Two Germans, respectively named Frank Baer
and Jacob Myer, had an alteration in grocery,
at Buffalo, N. Y, on Saturday night, during which
.Baer stabbed Myer, instantly killing him.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

NEWARK Sept. lO.--The Bank of New Jersey
suspended to-day Its capital exceeds its circula-
ton two hundred thousand dollars.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

A man named Williams, in Albany on Thurs.
day, attempted to cut the throat of his mother.
She escaped from him. when he cut his own throat.
He is supposed to have been seized with fit of
insanity
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Mr. Lockhart, Democratic member of Con-
grcss elect from the first district Of Indiana, died
ut Evansville, 7th instant
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DIED

On the 9th instant, TABITHA, wife of Raphae
jones' in the s0th year of her age.
On the 9Th instant, WILLIAM L. V0SS, in his
ed year.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

A cargo Of OK horns was shipped few days
ago at st. Paul, N. t., for New York, via New Or
leans
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

BosroN, Sept 10. The State National American
Convention met to-day and nominated Governor
Gardner for Governor. ..'. ...,g ,,-...a +
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

DISTURBANCES AT THE NAVY YARD.-0n Mon
day evening about halfpast seven o'clock, two
marines, Rooney and Stewart, were attacked with
sticks and stones by aparty Of young men collected
at a corner on Garrison street, and considerably
bruised and beaten. About an hour afterwards, as
Sergeant Mcoonough, stationed within the navy
yard gate, was returning from looking up some Of
his men, he also was assailed, and, as he states,
stoned and shot at, as he bed much from the face.
investigations ought to be immediately instituted
into these matters, and the law made to take its
course. Faltering and hesitation only encourage
lawessness and defer to more distant, but sterner
hour that retribution which cannot be avoided
Enteitigencer.
The local editor omitted to state that the first
assault came from the Marines, who harbor a most
deadly enmity to the Americans.
As to the investigations, the sooner made, and the
more thorough, they are the better. But the Ma
rines and all others may as well understand, that
americans will not submit to military despotism
Retribution !" Yes it wiH come sooner or later,
and the longer it is postponed, the sterner il will
he "a. .... AZ ....... ..s. ~.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Miss Ann Ryley, aged Is years, was killed by
an express train on. the Hudson river Railroad at
Croton, day or two since.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Mrs. Clay, the widow Of Henry Clay, is seventy
six years ofage. Until within year she has been
in excellent health but is now rapidly declining.
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ELVANS & THOMPSON,

326 Penn. AV. between 9th and 10Th Sts.s
WASHINGTON, d. C:
| Dealers in Coach and Cabinet Hardware, Carriage
Dry Goods, Bar Iron and Steel, Cutlery, DC, &c.
is offered to city and country consumers at low prices
| for cash
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The Maine election takes place on the 14th
instant.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12
FIRE INSURANCE.

TUNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
n of the District Of Columbia offers TO the pI or
erty Of the District the cheapest and sac
means Of insurance against loss by Ere any 9th,
company, as will appear by On examination Of its
principles.
The fact that all Of the Insurance Companies of II
District are declaring large dividends TO their stock
holders at once shows the great profit their pre-
miums. and the consequent saving 10 persons insur
ing with this company.
The actual cost Of insurance in this company the
past year has been but nine cents on each 800 fer
hrstclass property and other property in proper
lion.
ULYSSES WARD, President
CHARLES WILSON Secretary.
MATHEW G.. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS.
Ulysses Ward, Mathew G. Emery,
John Dickson, J. @. Mckelden,
I. J. Magruder John COST gan,
John Van Riswick.
Office adjoining (norlh) the Bank of Washington
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Tho premium saddle horse at the recent Louis
vile fair has been purchased for the Hon. J. b.
Floyd Secretary of War. The price paid was
5000.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12
GROCERY STORE,
Corner Maryland Avenue and seventh st


NUAVING BOUGHT OUT THE STORE FOR
M merly kept by Mr.. Robert 7. Knight, shall
keep on hand select assortment of FINE GROCE-
RIES, comprising, among Others the following arti-
cles sGu TT.
Sugars, such as crushed, clarified, puverized, and
brown Teas, such as Imperial, Gunpowder, YourQ
Hyson, Black and Colony; Rio, Maracaibo and Java,
and Tobacco, various brands; Hams, Bacon Flour,
Liquors, Wines, Crockery, Wooden-ware, Hardware
Vegetables, Eggs, Butter, Nuts of various kinds.
Horse Feed, DC, together with many other articles
usually kept in Grocery. .H.
would most respectfully ask those living on the
Island, well as the citizens generally, to call and
examine for themselves, as they then will see that
there IS no necessity 70 60 further as am determine
Call therefore and examine, and you will find it 10
your advantage for intend to sell cheap for cash.
10 Do not forget the store, 800, Maryland Av.
charge .--.,
aug 8-tf JOHN r. B. PURSELL
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

THREE d Us LATER NEWH
The steamer Europa, from Liverpool, with
dates to the goth ult., arrived at Halifax on the
9th instant
1t was the general impression that the Atlantic
Telegraph cable would be sold for the construc-
lion Of line to India.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12
- ENGLAND.

The Queens speech congratulates Parliament
on the peaceable aspect Of the affairs of Europe,
and expresses belief that the stipulations of the
treaty Of Paris through the earnest efforts of the
contracting parties, viii eventually be satisfac-
torily settled. The Queen alludes with extreme
concern to the Indian war; declares tho determi-
nation to omit no efforts TO quell the rebellion,
and expresses full confidence that the power at
her disposal will enable the Government to accom-
plish that purpose.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

DEPLoRABLE CASUALTY. Thursday afternoon
young man, named VIM. L. Voss, went to the
Great Falls in company with brother and some
companions and on bis return to hishome, on Penn.
sylvania, avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, he retired early to bed, as was his won't
The family were startled by the report Of pistol
and going to his room found him in the agonies Of
death, from the effects Of ball which had entered
the left breast, under the heart. The party had
had this pistol IA Colts revolver) with them on
their excursion, and on their return young Voss
had placed It in the lef-breast pocket Of his coat
II is supposed that in detachiDg the pistol from the
pocket the trigger (which was light one) caught,
resulting In accidental discharge with this de-
plorable result. The deceased was in his 22d
year. sG Hf ..".
PERSECUTION. The Irish bosses" at the navy
yard, with McElhenny, the Navy agent, have every
thing their own way at the navy yard, and arc
going It at a high speed in turning Americans out
scent continually, and whenever they snuff an
American odor about workman in the yard, or
suspect him Of preferring that America shall be
ruled BY Americans rather than Irishmen, he is at
once spotted and out he goes. And this is the
boosted liberty we enjoy the equal rights guar
anteed to us by our Constitution
AccrDEsr.--Iast Thursday morning as Mr.. Con-
ner, hackman, was driving down 9th street with
four or five persons in his vehicle his horses be-
came frightened near the Northern Liberty Market
and ran short distance, when, by sudden turn,
one Of the horses was thrown down, and somewhat
Injured A Mr. Simms was also cut severely about
the car, and the driver bruised a little. The
horse was soon cut loose. All we're thankful that
the accident was no worse.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The Postmaster General has determined to con-
vert the old United States bank building at Phila
delphia, into city post Office, provided Congress
gives its sanction. This seems to be the wish of
the people generally though spectators are about
urging the purchase of location, and new build
ing for the purpose, on Second street.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

At Wheeling Va, on the 9th instant Martin
Binney was arrested by Col. Thomas 2 Shellcross,
special mail agent Of the Post Office Department,
charged with embezzliDg letters from the Chicago
d Post Office.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

MosouTroEs.-To prevent annoyance from these
bloodsucking VAMPIRES use strong spirits of Cam
phor. Wash with it, and sprinkle the bed clothes,
they will keep at respectful distance. You may
lie In bed and listen to their musc-but they will
not bite. ta-8
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

q Rev. James B. Finley, the pioneer Methodist
preacher, died at Eaton, Ohio, OH Monday, OF
/, paralysis, aged n. He was much beloved IN the
Methodist community, among whom he has
labored for nearly fifty years, Ht I
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Lieut.. Tryon, who shot supposed deserter in
Grifintown last week, has been acquitted by the
coroner's jury rendering q verdict Of Unsuitable
homicide" e ts.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

MALPRAcricE.-Mrs Hanin, of Albany, calling
herself an Indian doctress, has been committed to
prison on verdict Of the coroners jury for causing
tho death of Miss Martha Jockey, aged 1s years,
by poisonous drugs administered for q criminal
purpose.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

THE TWELFTH OF SEPTEMBER.--A committee
from Baltimore are understood to have yesterday
invited the President Of the United States in the
name and at the request Of the g. Old Defenders, y
to dine with them tomorrow in that city, the oc-
casion being that of the anniversary of the battle
of North Point, always SO gloriously kept in the
Metropolis of Maryland.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Gov. Wise has re-appointed Capt. Robert Tay-
lor; -four inspector Of Alexandria, and Joseph Nc
Lain inspector Of fish.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The Baptists of Raleigh, N. O., have contracted
for the erection of new church in that city, to
cost SIS, 900. s+
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

a.. CLEVELAND, Sept. 9.--Sx revenue cutters, built
by Messrs. Merry & Gay, at Milan, Ohio, for the
government, were seized yesterday by the United
States Marshal, on an attachment at the suit OF
Knapp, Wilkins & Co., Of Pittsburg, for material
furnished the buders
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Hon. Peter d. vroom, late minister at Berlin,
had an enthusiastic reception in Trenton, N. j.,
. on the 9Th instant. Hon. William L. Dayton de-
livered the welcome address He was serenaded
last evening. "Gs1stNh
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

SALE OF PEACHES. -Last week gentleman Of
Odessa, Delaware, sold 5l4 baskets Of peaches,
called the !" Harker Seedlings" for which he re-
ceived the large sum Of 81 ,2o4 30. ..-s
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

Lambert, the pedestrian, has accomplished the
feat Of walking thousand .miles in thousand
consecutive hours. He lost seventeen pounds in
weight, but won the 81 900 pending on the ac-
complishment of his task. OF Ea
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

A young republican party is springing up in
Lower Canada, especially among the French popu'
lation They are designated as roages and reds,
and show as little love for the anti.republicar
spirit Of the clergy for the tory and monarchica
sentiments Of their Anglo-saxon neighbors.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The nominations Of the New York Democratic
Convention, held at Syracuse, N. Y, are as fol
lows: For Comptroller, SANFORD Church; Treas
urer, Isaac vanderpoo; Secretary of State
Gideon Tucker; Attorney General Lyman Ire
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

BLAcKBERRIEs. g. One frY in New York has sold
this summer 900 to 100000 worth Of black.
berries. The trade in small fruits is immense.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-12

The vote on joint ballot in the Texas Legisla
ture will stand: Houston, Is, anti Houston, 10.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10
THE NOBLEST AMBITION.

It has been we'll remarked by an Amer
icsn poet, "that no gift, however beauti-
full no success, however brilliant, should
lie placed above the skill and talents which
can relieve single pang, and the self.de
yotion which lays them at the feet of the
humblest fellow creature"
Judged by this rule, Professor Holloway,
of whom the world has heard 80 much du.
ring the last twenty years, occupies high
position. His life seems to have be,n
devoted to the alleviation of sutfe.ing, and
his desire to benefit bis fellow creatures
appears to have been seconded by an
amount of natural talent and acquired
skill, seldom combined in one individual,
The practical result of this combination
has been the production of two remedies
known throughout the world as Holloway's
paIs and Holloway's Ointment, which, il
any value can be attached to human tes'
timouy, have left all devices of science faI
behind iu the great work of relieving pain
strengthening the constitution and pro-
longing life.
Tn bilious disorders especially, the Pills
A.vaheen wonderfully effieaciOus, and for
that reason they are 6 most important
medicine in the country, where bilious fe-
var and all the varieties of liver complaint
are unfortunately so common. We learn
from persons subject to bilious attacks in
,hs Spring and Fall, who have resorted to
.bese Pills as preventative, that they
have never failed to save them from such
rer;odical affections: while We have also
fbe strongest possible testimony in their
favor from individuals who have taken
tssm in the worst stages of liver disease.
Long before we had an opportunity 10
iudae of their value fIom home testimony
lie medical journals and the daily press of
Enrone had referred to them in terms OF
nraise. 1t gives us pleasure to say that
our own experience confirms and verifes
The statements derived from foreign sout-
ces. Not being conversant with the ply
Iosophy OF medical science. we cannot en-
Ter into learned exposition OF the naod'1S
operandi of Holoway's Pills in bilious
cases. but shall rest content with saying,
that under the influence of the remedy the
skin and the whites ot the eyes soon loose
the yellow tipge, the pain in the right
side disappears, the appetite returns the
digestion improves, and the physical
strength of the indiyiGualis Is restored
Professor Holloway, who has made physI-
ology and PATHOLOGY his study for quar-,
fer Of century, has given scientific
WINS and Nherefores for their curative
eftcts; we simply state that they fa'h
4be promises of the inventor, fact tha'
has never been questioned, we believe by
those who have given them fair trial.
Nat. Pol. Gazette
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10

THE STATE OF OHIO CARROLL CO.. IS.
Thomas KinseS In the Court OF
VS. Common Pleas.
Abraham westfall. ct ais Civil Action.
Abraham Westlall, one of the defendants IN
this action and who Is a non resident of the
State of Ohio, is hereby notified, that Thomas
Kinsey, pllintiif, has fled his petition in said
Court, setting forth among other things: that
said Abraham Wtstfall and Adaline esttall,
his wife did on the 30th day Of March, 1887,
to secure to the said Thomas Kinsey, the paw.
mont of two hundred dollars, with the interest
that should become due thereon, execute and
deliver to the said Thomas Kinsey, mortgage
deed of lands and tenemcnts, situate in the said
county OF Carroll, with the appurtenances, be.
ing in the district of lands subject to ,ale at
Steubenville, and in range 5, township IS. Be-
ing part Of the Southwest quarter Of section
Is Described as follows: Commencing sixty
$50 feet from the section line at the North west
corner Of George Crawford's lot; thence West,
parallel with the State road, sixty (60) feet;
thence South, one hundred and sixty feet,
thence East, sixty 1907 feet. thence North one
hundred and sixty feet to the place Of begin.
ming.
! The said Abraham WestfBll, is further mott
fed that that the said Thomas Rinsey, ale.
ges in said petition, that the said sum of two
hundred dollars, with the interest due thereon,
remains wholly unpaid. And that the time for
such payment is now elapsed, and that if said
Abraham Westfall, fail to demur, or answer said
petition, on or before the lst day of the 0cto.
Der term lS57, of said Court, the allegations set
forth in said petition will be taken as confessed
and a judgment against him, and an order Of
sale of the mortgaged premises, will be di
rected accordingly. THOMAS KlNSEY.
VIM. II. Champer, Attorney.
July 23d, 1851
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10
Pital Fitsll Fitsl!!

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Pills, for the cure Of Fits, Spasms,
Cramps and all Nervous and
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DERSONS laboring under this distressing
L maladv will find DR.. Hances Vegetable
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These pills possess a specific action on the
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they will be found an especial benefit for all
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efcial
Price SO per box, or two boxes for $5.-
Persons out Of the city, enclosing remittance,
will have thepills sent them through the mail,
free Of postage. For sale by Seth S. Hance,
No. los P'ltimore Street, Baltimore, Nd, to
whom orders from | parts Of the Union must
be addressed, post paid.
April 80, ls57.-ly