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Mr.. EDITOR: / want to talk to you and through
you to the people of Washington about the man
ner in which favorite dog of mine, noble animal,
large and powerful, but kind and gentle as lamb,
save at night, after gates were barred aud doors
locked and the safety of the premises committed
to his watchful guardianship, when he was fierce
as wolf. I want 10 tell you, say, about the
manner in which he was destroyed-poisoned
while faithfully guarding the premises of his mas
ter.
On Wednesday night the dog being confined
to the yard, as he always was, from whence il was
impossible for him to escape, my daughter and
young lady companion, were alarmed by hearing
footsteps approaching the fir ont of the house. after
the family had retired to bed. The room they oc.
cupied is Immediately over the alley, the window
Of which was open though the blinds were closed.
Hearing some persons in conversation at or near
the front entrance, they got out OF bed and looked
through the blinds They saw three men standing
Immediately in front Of the gate, and heard them
conversing in low tone. They watched them
until they went away, and saw them stop at
appear round the corner on Eighth street. The
tallest of these men, (there were three of them)
wore high crowned hat, .he Others wore straw
hats, aud were stout men though not so tall as
their companions. At the ". +. corner of Eighth
aud streets they made smother halt. There
were two dogs lying on or pear the portico of this
dwelling. The following conversation occurred
between the prisoners.
81 will poison them " said one
hall Co. IL. =.
friend" and he forthwith picked up the dogs and
placed them in place Of safety.
Now, the dog that was poisoned on + street,
was also in place OF safety place sacred 10
the eyes Of honest, good intentioned men. He
was on the premises Of his owner, secured against
egress, and was, therefore, incapable Of doing in
jury to any body. Raid he pas an place of
sqfetyl Time was when there mas safety for man
and beast. But now a-day's the sscredness Of u
mans dwelling-nay the chamber in which he
composes himself 10 rest is no protection, for at
midnight he finds his house surrounded by posse
of police, armed with revolvers and bench war.
rants, TO carry him 10 JAIL or sneaking round his
premises to administer poison to the faithful guar
dian Of his slumbers.
May the time soon come when this vDdictve.
sBd revengefu administration of good
prolific Of evil--on which the stain and smell of
blood shall forever rest--will be scattered 20 the
winds-its head and front with the mark of Cain
upon his brow, sink into the nsigni6cance from
which he sprang, and city, placed in the hands
OF honest and honorable men, become once more
respected, is the prsyer, Of
THE WIDOW.
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The Marine Band and Yankee Doodle.

Mr.. EDITOR: A week or two ago respectfully
asked the attention of Professor Scala the leader
Of the Marine band, by communication in the
"Star," to the erroneous version Of Yankee boo
die, the band invariably give when they attempt
this well known National air. but il is OF avail
suspect they are incorrigible; and it is no won
der The leader the greater part Of his band be-
ing foreigners" it is not 10 be expected that
they could fully understand any of our American
institutions. 1t is impossible for live Yankee"
to listen to the murderous attempt Of the Marines
to play Yankee Doodle, and not feel his !" dander"
rise.
Mr.. Editor, it is Dad enough for innocent Amer.
leans 10 be shot down by hired foreigners" but
when those " foreigners" under the pay of the
Government, murder good old Yankee Doodle,
simply to annse as, that, sir, is too bad 1t is add
ing insult to injury.
In the communication above referred TO, / stated
that the notes played false are in the second strain
TO make mNelf understood, please allow me Ia
give the true version, simply of the lost strain o.
the melody, which IS the place where the fault
lies
Assuming, then, the key to be d, the notes stand
thus D, d, B, G, B, d, Cnataral, A, BAG, I
F sharp, g, A, D, d, B, g, B, D, G, natural |
A, D, G, sharp, f D, Oh. This is the way the
tune is always played throughout all Yankeedom
and it is hoped the Marines will make correct
copy, and on future occasions render il as cor
rected, OF omit the piece altogether.
JONATHAN.
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THE WIDOW.

MAMMOTH CIsrE,,N.-Msior Bell has just had
completed at the Arsenal grounds, great i'm
provement in the way of a cistern capable oi con-
tsinipg $4,000 gallons Of water. It is constructed
in the most substantial manner, impregnable
against all attacks Of frost or other destructive
agents, Major Bell is a great mprover Of Uncle
Sans property, having, in every place under his
command caused improvements to be made en-
HANGING the value and adding to the beauty salu-
brty and comfort Of the grounds
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MILL PROPERTY FOR SALE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
u valuable Grist and Saw Mill, situated in Prince
Georges county Md, about two-and-a-haf miles from
Badensburg. This property ia within q half mile Of
the Baltimore and Washington Railroad, and seven
connected with it 5s4 ofand in good condition.
and an excellent dwelling house. with pump of
water in the yard, Stable oke-House, ac.. and
fine young orchard. The Mill has good run of
custom, aud n never failing stream of water; also.
contiguous to the Forest Of Prince Georges county,
the best grain unity in the State.
For price and other information. apply to
WIN. II. CHAPMAN,
Seventh street east, Washington City
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NEWUARDWARE STORE,

No 81. Ccntre Market Space, 6et~een Seventh end
Eighth streets.
IOHN w BADEN RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
81 his friends and the public generally that he has
recommended his old business at the above stand.
with an entirely new and extensive assortment Of the
most approved kinds Of Hardware, Cutlery, Building
Material Mechanics Tools Agricultural implements,
Guns Pistols, sporting Goods. &c. All Of which he
offers prices wen calculated to please purchasers
His thorough knowledge Of the business has enabled
him TO make judicous selection Of articles Of the
best quality warranted 10 suit the wants Of this
ke and he pledges his entire devotion 81 the inter
sts Of those who will favor him with their patronage
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The St. Paul Pioneerand Democrat Ia Buchanan
paper endorses charge against the Administra-
ton Of appointing an Indian superintendent of
no experience in Indian character and habits" and
says that " disaifecton among the Indians to this
Government, and consequent enmity to the white
settlements viii be the result of the acts of the m.
competent superintendent"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

A cargo offour hundred slaves had been landed
at Carderas, Havana, from slave brig, and the
vessel destroyed.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Vermont has but one city, no police, not Uni
ted States soldier In the State, palaces nor how
els, no very rich nor very poor people, and no
idlers but thousands ofschool houses and churches
good farmers and mechanics, and an Industrious
iaborng population not murder has been COM
mitted in the State for ten years. Hoops are
scarce, and as for help" it is the fashion for Ter
women--there are few ladies there to help them
selves. What paradise
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Miss Madeline Smith has teen acquitted Et
Edinburgh, Scotland ofthe poisoning of NJ. IAN
geler and is passenger OH the steamship A sia
for New York
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There are some three hundred deserters from
Walker, still under the charge Of the Costa Rican
authorities They will DO forwarded to Panama
about the middle of next month
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The Supreme Court of California has granted
perpetual injunction against Fremonts interior
ence with the Mineral Mining Company. Rascal.
ity il the order of the dhy
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Colonel William II. Sparks, Of ouachits parish
has been nominated for Congress by Convention
of the American party in the Fourth district.
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Baron Rsthchild will resign his seat IN the House
Of Commons for Loudon in accordance with
pledge given that he would do so If the Jewish
disabilities bill did not become a law. 1t failed in
the House of Lords
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The CRoPs.-The papers from all parts Of the
United States speak jublsntly Of the crops They
are abundant in Europe also. Good prospect for
those who have 10 buy bread
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II is stated that treaty will be made with the
Yanckton tribe of Sioux Indians this summer, for
an extensive region, bounded by the Missouri and
Big Sioux on the west and east, and the Missouri
and the 10th degree of latitude on the south and
north. The country is in the Territory Of Dahcotah
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

honestly make from 1000 to $50, 900 year ont
of an office whose salary is but S9,000f
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The Maraposa miners have held meetings to
denounce Colonel Fremont's claim to the gold
mines OF that name, and threaten resistance.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The mutiny among the native troops in India
was spreading, and they were being disarmed -
The insui gents had been defeated before Delhi
They still held the city, which was hourly expected
To fall
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

An ELECTION FF VIM. B. Mann, who was
legally elected Dis Attorney Of Philadelphia
last fall, has obtained decision Of the court to
that effect, and ousted his opponent Cassidy, Who
and whose party, as usual, resorted to fraud
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Troops from Fort Hamilton, New York, Mack.
innsw, Boston, and other places have been ordered
to Minnesota, the Second Company of Artillery
has left Boston for its destination.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Mr.. Patton having applied. opprobrous cpl
thets to Miss McCord, St. Louis, the latter took
the law and a cowhide into her own hands, and
dealt them out to Mr.. p. ad tibitum whereupon
Mr.. p stabbed her dangerously. He was ar
raatad
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Our carrying trade is rapidly going out Of our
hands into those Of England. This is one Of the
re suits Of Democratic iule.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The man VINO scattered the poisoned lozenges
along street Of Cincinnati, was German, who
sells poisoned lozengcs for rats.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

E. A. Marshall, formerly lessee Of the National
Theatre here, has been married to Miss De Haven
Of Philadelphia
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A conprny has lately been formed to cultivate
grapes, aud to make wine in Missouri. This will,
ere long, be great wine producing State.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

Charlotte Jones, Henry Fife, and Monroe Stew
art have been convicted Of murder at McKeesport,
aud sentenced to be hung.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The Rev. Mr. Breck and family, missionary at
Leech Lake, have been driven away by the Chip
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

REs1eNEp.- John D. Rainey, o. S.
Navy, has resigned and his resignation has been
accepted.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

The Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce had given
a banquet to the officers of the Niagara.
Breadstuffs are declining.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31
NO. 3O4. NO. 3O4.

"AYING ERECTED BAKE OVEN AND
IN BakeIIouse on my own premises, 1 hare
commenced the manufacture Of ali kinds of Cake In
Philadelphia styles, BY Philadelphia workman !;
something new which the public respectfully In
vited 10 call end try And from this time forth all my
customers will be supplied fresh Cake daily, and At
low rates be purchased in this city, and all
made Of the best materials
Parties Of all kinds supplied with all kinds of Fancy
Cake Lady Cake, Pyramids, Ice Cream, and Water
Ices plain or in moulds and sent to all parts Of the
city. All ! ask Is, give me fair trial
y. II. RIDEN0UR,
Penn. ave, between 9th and 9th streets.
n. p. have private Ice Cream Saloon up stairs
for Ladies'.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

A terrible famine prevails in China Il is a
doomed country war and famine will soon be fol
lowed by pestilence
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No. 4O5. No.
JOSEPH f. HODGsON,

JOSEPH F. HODGSON,
Dealer IN Stores Tin, and Britania Ware
Seventh Street between II and l.
MAS NOW AND ALWAYS KEEPS FOR SALE
Cooking Stoves in the market, warranted 10 bake, or
charge.
He has a ine assortment of the following wares ~
Planishcd Tin Ware,
Block Tin and Britannia Wares
Tea Sets, Toilet Sets.
large lot Of Lamps, Britannia, Globe. Brass, and
Parlor Lamps.
ALSO
A general assortment of Tin Ware and Kitches ~.
quisites
He has also an excellent assortment OF the best
Preserving Kettles in the market enameled SAUCE
pans, &c, &C, which he will sell at low prices
Call aud examine for yourselves.
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A vessel called the C. J. Kershaw, sailed on the
22d instant for Liverpool direct from Cleveland.
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The o. s. Hotel in this city has been leased b!
Mr.. Smith, late Of the City Hotel, Alexandria,
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-07-31

This year win be memorable for terrible hail
storms, iornadoes, and destructive thunder storms
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A terrific tornado passed over Tcwksbury, Mass,
on Friday last.
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New Orleans is very healthy no fever there.
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DEATH or AN 0LD AND RESPECTED ClTIzEs--In
teliigence arrived on Monday afternoon, about four
o'clock, of the death Of Mr. Robert Farnham, book
seller and stationer for long series Of years a re-
sdent of this city and one OF best citizens and
leading men Of business. He left Washington by
the halfpast eight o'clock train for n tour Of plea
sure to the North, taking with him his son aud two
daughters The subjoined despatch briefly relates
the affective circumstances which led to his death
lie was, we presume, not less than sixty years o.
age:
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-ELVANS & THOMPSON,

WASHINGTON, y. G.
Dealers in Coach and Cabinet Hardware, Carrisgs
Dry Goods. Bar Iron and Steel, Cutlery, &c, DC.
well assorted stock Of goods in their line Of trade
is offered 10 city and country consumers at low prices.
for cash
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Wilmington DEL, July 2oth.


AZ half past II o'clock this forenoon, while the
train from Baltimore was waiting at Stanton for
the Philadelphia train, Mr.. Robert Farnham, OF
Washington, got out, and was standing on the
track. The Philadelphia train approached and
struck Mr.. F., killing him almost instantly. The
body il much omangled. There was no collision,
and consequently no other person was injured
Mr. Farnham and his son and two daughters were
on their way TO the North. The remains of Mr..
F. will be forwarded to Washington by the mid
night train. The evidence before the coroners in
qnest went to show that Mr. Farnham was look
ing towards and saw the approach of the train
which causcd his death. The engineer saw him,
gave the usual signal Of danger and when percciv-
ing no attempt to escape checked the headway Of
the train. The imp essioo among those who Wit
messed the scene was that he became spell bound
and momentarily lost the sense Of danger; bat
another theory is that Mr, F. was suffering under
an optical delusion, he being very near-sghted.
The jury found verdict in accordance with the
facts elected,
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ELCH IL SON,
MERCHANT TAIL0RS.

One door east of Bank Commerce, Georgetown D. Q,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10

dNgH Although he diScards rs shame.
cratic and Anti Democratic every tsnel
held BY that party from the u uonstrous doc
trine of the Dred Scott decision all the
way down the uaek catalogue Of sins,
through The Kansas Outrsges, 10 the sspa.
rating forever, for filthy lHers's sake, The
husband and wife, the pare / aud child.
The Mother aud Der sucking iufaut; sspa-
rating frcm her bosom JOrsvG, the child
Of ber first loyel boAe Of her bouel! and
iesh Of her heshlll
10 all slch doctrines as lead to such re-
sults,in their extension aud perpeiuatiOu, he
most cordially enters bis Freedom loving
protest. Notwithstanding these aiders and
Sbettors in the srtsHSiOn and psrpetuation
Of these most abominable doctrines under
the once sacred name Of Democracy, now
have determined to drag out, from The Re-
publican ranks, R, E. Knight, Esq, and
compel him to submit in true tyrannical
and slave driver style, to their behests.-
1t won't 'Oir gentlemen, Mr.. knight is a
gentleman Of too high metal to Re thu,
dragged down to your level.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10

R% 1t will be seen. upon perusal of
the above statement, that no charge, no
matter how trivial, is left to die decent
death, at tae hands of our political oppo.
nente, but"they must stir up and move
about the county the putrid carcass of ev.
cry sinking charge that might. peradven,
ture, affect and ALLEVIATE one vote from the
Republican ticket.
Mr.. Butler isa gentleman well known
to the citizens of this county, and in every
respect well qualified to discharge the du
ties of the office for which he is a cand;-
date. There is none better qualified in
the county, and the people know it; there.
fore he ViV be elected, despite these petty
charges.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-09-10
LUCKY INVESTMENT.

A gentleman living in Celina, Mercer
county, Ohio. drew, on the 9th of August,
at the fortunate and vel! known Lottery
Agency Of NJ. Savoy & Co., Washington,
D. c., the magnificent prize of $4,000!
He paid for this snug fortune, the small
sum of Ten Dolldrsi What is most i'm
portant he received in due course Of mail
draft from these great prize sellers, pay
able at the Ohio State Bank at Cincinnatir
for tho ,0hole Of The amount aOithOm de.
ductioD. Cannot some Of our readers, fol.
low in the footsteps of this lucky gentle
man from Celina. See Savoy Dc Co. 4
advertisement of Grand Lotteries, soon to
be drawn, in our columns.
Sep. l0-3t.
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able meu," &c. dc. Such is the record
against Mr.. Payne. II is unfortunate for
the State-H Is an insult to the virtue aud
intelligence Of tho people, to have foislsd
upon them as a candidate ioT tie highest
Office within their gift, q man Of such
questionable integrity among those who
know him best. Il is not to be wondered
at, either, that bis nomination is bitter
pill TO thousands of the Democracy Of
0hio-too nanseous TO be swallowed by
many, very many Of tbem.--CisV. Lead
or.
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Communications.

EDS. FREE Pass: see in your notice Of
the nominations Of the "unterrifed" party
you say that ! am nominated by that par
ty for Prosecuting Attorney. Permit me,
therefore to say. if such is the fact, it was
done without my knowledge, wish or con-
sent. And / wish to say 10 the people Of
Carroll county, and especially to the De-
mocracy, that I am not a candidate for
that Office.
am informed that the report has gone
abroad that l have bolted the Republican
party. Now l only have to say that !
have done no such thing; nor shall do
such thing. But, on the contrary, never
for moment entertained any such an idea.
! am Republican, and expect to demean
myself as consistent Republican, desiring
the welfare of the party.
am also informed that It is charged
that lin order to get my name on that
ticket-pledged myself to vote the same.
| wish TO say 10 all concerned that such
charge is utterly and totally without foqu.
dation. / never pledged myself 10 any
Democrat, or any one else, either in con.
sideratiop that they should: nominate me,
or upon any other consideration, that l
would vote their ticket or any part thereof.
And ! challenge any Democrat to say
when, where and to whom ] made such
pledge. deny il in toto. No person ev.
sr asked me to make such pledge. They
simply said that If l woaId not be a can.
didats they were driven to "Hobson's
choice" Champer or nobody.
always told them, and / now tell the
public, I am not a candidate. So if they
tOiR run me, Nolens Volens, let'it be with
theaboye understanding.
They do me injustice who report such
charge. as the above. | therefore hope
You will do me the favor to publish the
above, sqd O5ligs yours.
R. E. KNIGHT.
CarTolltop, Sept 7tb, 81.
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