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Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-01
SAG NIGHT SERENADE.

To the Editor Of the american:
SIR: hope for the fair fame of our city, that
we shall never again witness such scenes as
were enacted on Monday night 1t seems that
the delectabe association known as the Estates
Hose alias Good Will" alias "Kcy-Stone
Club" rendered serenade TO the Sag NIGHT
candidate for the Mayoralty; and, after having
listened to his harangue about civil and rclg-
ious liberty, they were invited in to partake of
his good cheer, and such set of vagabond
ruflians never before were seen to enter re-
spectacle house, as crowded into the would-be
Mayors parlors, filling the ears of his family
with their oaths and obscene language. Suffice
1t to say that many of his own party were SO
Disguised that they openly expressed their in.
tcntion Of not voting for any man who would
truckle TO any such element to secure his cleo
ton.
The rowdies then wendell their way TO the
residence Of their Great Mogul Magrudcr; but
they were informed by the Hessian Colonel Of
the First Ward that the Doctor had been I'M
expectcdly called out when 10 and behold
up popped the veritable Mayor himself who
said it was no such thing, as there he was, all
right-right side up. 1t appears that his
friends, thinking him too dr---owsy to
speak, thought to excuse him on the above plea,
but the sudden recovery Of his senses quite
overwhelmed his admirers. 49,.
The shoulder-hitters then dispersed around
the ward, entering all the drinking shops help
ing themselves and refusing 10 pay for what
they consumed, amusing themselves in the in
tcrvals by knocking persons down who differed
from them on the Mayoralty question.
Such are the facts as gathered from an eye
witness, and am very much deceived in the
citizens Of Washington if they do not over
throw these vile cliques at the approaching
election, and vest the affairs of our city in the
hands Of men who will confer honor on the
METROPOLIS.
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do You wish TO EconomiSe ,

Then buy good article, even if you have to pay
tri1c more for it. 1t is waste Of money to buy
shoes, for instance, that will not last any time
better to buy such as are rel made, and Of the
best materials, and will wear well. Is not this
truep Then call at the subscribers shoc store,
where none but custom made shoes are kept All
kinds of Ladies and ChildBen's made of the very
best materials, and by superior workmen, and all
warranted. These shoes never rip; the only com.
plant is, "they never wear out"
The subscriber is prepared to supply his Gus
tomers, and all who may become such, with the
finest and most highly finished Shoes, Caters,
Boots, Slippers, &C., well as with the strongest
and heaviest kind Of Childrcns School, or every
day shoes intended for durability and hard scr
Uicc, and which last also includes servants Shoes
and Boots, strongly made, yet handsomely finished,
and warranted TO every purchaser.
Shoes Of this kind namely-msde of the best
materia and by the best workmen-cost at first
but trifle more than those that are only made to
sell but will outwear three or four pairs of the
latter, and of course are much the cheapest. An
important consideration to all who have large ami-
lies TO provide shoes for, and not very long purses
to draw from. Dr. Franklin never bought poor
article If he could get good one, and it is gen.
orally believed he was a wise man.
Then call, one and all; follow the example of
that great and wise man, and test for yourselves
this important question Of practical economy.
q. WIERMAN,
Ap 10 10th street, between g and II.
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ACCESS TO GoD.--" However early in the
morning you seek the gate of access" says the
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton, Of the Scotch Church in
London, "you find it already open: and how
ever deep the midnight moment when you find
yourself in the sudden arms Of death, the
winged prayer can bring an instant Savior.
And this, wherever you are Itneeds not that
you should enter some awful shrine or pull off
your shoes on some holy ground. Could a
memento be reared on every spot from which an
acceptable prayer has passed away, and on
which a prompt answer has come down, we
should find Jeh0gdb-shdmmah, "the Lord hath
been here, inscribed on many dungeon floor.
we should find lit not only in Jerusalem's proud
temple, and Davids cedar galleries, but in the
fisherman's cottage by the Gennesaret, and in
the upper chamber where Pentecost began.
And whether it be the field where Isaac went to
mediate, or the rocky knoll where Jacob lay
down to sleep, or the brook where Israel wrcs-
tied, or the den where Daniel gazed on him, or
the hill-sides where the Man of Sorrows prayed
all night, we should still discern the ladders
feet let down from heayen-the landing place
of mercies, because the starting place ofprayer.
And all this, whatsoever you are. II needs no
saint, no proficientin piety, no adept in elo-
quent language, no dignity Of earthly rank It
needs but a blind beggar or loathesome lazar
1t needs but pcnitent publican, or dying
thief And it needsno sharp ordeal, or dying
passport, no painful expiation, to bring you to
the mercy seat or rather, should say, it needs
the costliest Of all; but The blood Of the atone
ment, tho Saviors merit, the name of Jesus,
priceless as they are, cost the sinner nothing
They are freely put athis disposal, and instant
ly and constantly he may use them. This ac-
cess to God in every place, at every moment,
without any personal merit is 1t not privi-
lepe pr u "i ta"#e unf r a.'ta.rHa 5G .a..r.
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NO. 54f. NO. GA.
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
" nIINuM INn nnnIrInInAr r,,rnnr,

NO. 544. NO. ga.
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
VARIETY AND PROVISION STORE.
In the Northern Liberties.
TIME SUBSCRIBER has just opened new store
IL of the above description at
No. ga north M street, between 9Th and
9th streets west.
and respectfully solicts the patronage Of his friends
and the public The articles all fresh, and will
be sold low at any other store in this CITY, His
stock consists Of such articles as are usually kept in
Family Grocery. Also
COMBS,
BRUSHES,
TOILET POWDERS,
PINS, NEEDLES
SEWING SILK,
COTTON, THREAD,
SUSPENDERS, PINS,
INK, PAPER, CAKES, CANDIES, &C.
Also
Segars, Tobacco, and Snuff.
Of the best brands and manufactsry in short al
most everything generally kept in such store for
family use.
FOR RENT.-A brick stable, with hay-loft and
room for carriage and two horses.
Don't forget the place, No. 54i street.
THOS. n. ADAMS.
HorE.-The country trade will find il greatly to
their advantage to call and examine for themselves
before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is esh
new, and cheap.
22-lm
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Mr.. Crittenden.

. It will require the utmost efforts of true pa
triots to prevent theAcrash of the ship of state
upon Scylla on the one hand, and Charybdis
on the other. A few such, thank Heaven, we
have in the national councils. They are the
National Americans and Wings, who have not
bowed to the sectional beast, numbering about
twenty, at the head of when stands Hon. JouN
j. CRrTENDEN, of Kentucky. These, we hope,
will be able to avert any very serious calamity
which the ultraists and disturbers of the'peace
will seek to bring upon us.--American Aduo-
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CHEAP FOR CASH.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING A COMPLETE
"A assortment of Wood, Coal, Lime, Sand and
other articles for sale at their place of business in
vite purchasers to give them call before purchas-
ing elsewhere; we have stock that cannot be ex-
celled in the District of Columbia in prcequantity or
quality Terms positively cash. :, -.r.. f,rs
Come, and buy load cheap for cash and return
home satisfied that it pays to take the papers of the
carriers, and bny Wood, Coal, Lime, Sand &C., at
the corner of l4th and Il Streets opposite A. j
Joyce's carriage repository, Washington city d. c.
April l5.3t JAMES III. REED IL co. 81
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Washington Branch Railroad.

IUIlUWbt :
from Washington ut a. m, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West and at Baltimore with
those for Philadelphia and New York.
Al $50 a m for Annapolis Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York. u =
Al p. m for baltimore and Norfolk, and at Relay
with the Frederick train (, -. \ -
Express ut 4.20 p. IN. at Relay for the West and
tor Annapolis, baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York. - ... ....-. - - ~
On Sunday at a. m. and 4.20 p. m.
From Baltimore to Washingt on at A. Is and LIZA
m. ; and 5.l5 p. IN. 49, \ -
TN Sunday 4.l5 a. m. and B.l5 n m ...
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FREAKS OF CoLD.-Whilc our past winter
was one Of the mildest within the memory Of
man, it was very different in Southern Europe
and some other countries, where frost and snow
are seldom seen. In Italy, the river Po was
frozen over at Ferrara, the first time in the
present century. At Constantinople snow fell
Ia successive days, and in all the Isles Of
Greece snow and frost were common. Snow
also fell in the Island of Malta for the first time
since 1872; and on the shores of the Mediterra.
mean and throughout various parts Of Asia
Minor, snow was seen for the first time in hall
a century. rI H..
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UoHN W. SIMPLIFY, MERCHANT TAILOR.

IOHN w. SHIPLEY, MERCHANT TAILOR.
81 No. 279 Pennsylvania Avenue, near 10th Street,
South Side, has on hand good assortment Of Cloths,
Caslmeres, and Vestings, which he will make TO or
STYLE for cash. and respectively solicits from his
friends and the public generally share of their
patronage From his long experience in the business
he hatters himself that he can give entire satisc
ton,
Garment Cutting accurately and promptly done
Repairing attended to with neatness and despatch
Tvs, good Coat Makers and two good Pant Makers
wanted Immediately. g. April 15.--H
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~ Rev. Mason Noble will preach In
the Sixth Presbyterian Church, corner of Maryland
avenue and Sixth street, tomorrow (Supday.) Ser
vices to commence at eleven o'clock. .n
The subject Of his Lecture in the afternoon, win be
The Ascension
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
CONSUMPTION
AND ALL
DISEASES Of the LUNGS and THROAT
CAN BE


CURED BY INHALATION.
WHICH CONVEYS THE REMEDIES TO THE
w cavities in the lungs through the air passages.
and coming in direct contact with the disease neu.
tzes the tubercuar matter allays the cough causes
free and easy cNpect0raton, heals the lungs puri-
hes the blood, imparts renewed vitality 10 the ner-
vous system, giving that tone and energy so indis-
pensable for the restoration Of health To be able 10
state confidently that Consumption is curabe by in
haation, is 10 source Of unalloyed pleasure IL
is much under the control Of medical treatment
any other formidable disease ninety out Of every
hundred cases can be cured in the first stages and
City per cent in the second but in the third stage
il is impossible TO save than five per cent for
the Lungs are 50 cut up by the disease as 10 bid de-
fancc 10 medical skill.-Even, however in the last
stages Inhalation affords extraordinary relief TO the
suffering attending this feafu scourge, which annu-
ally destroys ninety-five thousand persons in the
United States alone and correct calculation shows
that Of the present population of the earth eighty
millions are destined 10 fill the Consumptives grave.
Truly the culver Of death has no arrow so fatal as
Consumption. In all ages it has been the great
enemy Of life for 1t spares neither age nor sex but
sweeps off alike the brave, the beautiful the grace
fil and the gifted. by the help Of that Supreme
Being from whom cometh every good and perfect
gift am enabled 10 offer 10 the afflicted permanent
and speedy cure in Consumption. The first cause of
tubercles is from impure blood, and the immediate
effect produced by their deposition in the lungs is TO
prevent the free admission of air into the air cells
which causes weakened vitality through the entire
ysem. Then surely IL is more rational to expect
goodfrom medicines entering the cavities of the lungs
than from those administered through the stomach;
the patient will always find the lungs free and the
breathing easy, after inhang remedies Thus, In.
halation IL local remedy, nevertheless IL acts con-
stiutonally and with more power and certainty than
remedies administered by the stomach. To prove
The powerful and direct influence of this mode of adj
mnstration, chloroform inhaled will entirely destroy
sensibility in few minutes, parayzing the entire
nervous system, so that limb may be amputated
without the. slightest pain; inhaling the ordinary
burning gas will destroy life in a few hours.
The inhalation Of ammonia will rouse the system
when fantng or apparently dead. The odor Of many
Of the medicines il perceptible in the skin a few
minutes after being inhaled, and may be Immediate
~ detected in the blood. convincing proof Of the
constitutional effects Of inhalation, is the fact that
sickness is always produced by breathing foul air
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WANTED.

"A GIRL FROM IL TO Is TO ASSIST IN THE
IN work Of a small family. The person in want
of such girl would be wiling to have her bound
until she is 49, provided her age does not exceed 2
years. She will have good home and be carefully,
instructed in all her duties, and receive the kndest
treatment from her employers.
A white girl would be preferred though no obec-
ton would be made as to color. Inquire at this OF
fee, or No. 30 North A st.
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The Late Col. Benton.

The st. Louis Democrat publishes an extract
from private letter received from Mr.. Benton
very few days before his death. In the letter
he alludes to the great progress he had made
in the preparation ofthe volumes Of" Debates"
He speaks in the following terms of Henry Clay,
and the difference which existed between him
self and Mr.. Clay in regard to the Compromise
measures - l""
"The antagonism between us was as TO- form,
and not as to measures, and ended in the estab-
lishment of the same measures, and in the ac-
compishment of the same object-NAMELY, the
pacyicGtion of the country. The abridged
debates will show all this, and that there was
real crisis at the time-'a crisis big with the
fate Of Rome'-its pacification worthy Of the
last efforts of Clay, and in accomplishing which
his ardent patriotism, his devotion to the Union,
his disregard of SELF his courageous self reliance,
all appeared in their midday force and splen-
DOR. 1t was not the blaze Of the setting sun,
but the noon-day blaze Of that great luminary.
In these flashes of courage and patriotism, al
ways struck out when the Union was struck al,
he seemed to me to be the impersonation of
UNION, and ready to be laid as a victim on its
altar"
This language is convincing proof that Mr.,
Benton was anxious to do full justice to his
contemporary, with whom he had been so
many years in political antagonism. 1t is n
tribute well deserved, and, coming from Mr..
Benton, there can be no doubt as to itsperfect
sincerity. .....
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Telegraph Offices.

Houses Printing Telegraph, National Hotel on.
trance on Sixth street. door north of Pennsyya-
mia avenue. 10 New York via Baltimore, PhiladeI-
plfa, and intermediate points; connecting at New
.Mk with the Eastern line 10 ST. Johns and the
Western lines TO New Orleans n. N, - = ~
Magnetic Telegraph, National Hotel corner of Cd,
'ueet and Pennsylvania Ayenne. IogNew York.
,ennectng as above with the extreme East and
West -, - $50 ~'N
Southern Telegraph, National Hotel. To New Or
leans via Alexandria, Richmond, Augusta and Mo-
board cities. - - - ' y $50 Se''
western Telegraph, Pennsylvania Avenue, be-
ween Sixth ali Seventh Streets over Giman,s DING
sore. To Wheeling and intermediates points con-
lines -
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A CARD.
" -.."r.s. A CARD. .anH.-
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT.


I'm ENTERING OUR NEW BUILDING, WHICH
IL we have just taken possession of, we return our
sincere thanks to the people of Washington and
Georgetown, for their liberal patronage and we in
which will be an ornament to the city, with a lage
and airy Saloon, with all the convenience and comfort
of customers; and in the establishment are all
the necessary arrangements for manufacturing. and
encouraging of Home Industry, and by astrct atten-
ton to justice and integrity, we hope TO give satis-
faction TO all '.'
WALL & STEPHENS,
No. S22 Penn. av., bet 9th 4 10th SITS.
o31-fwif ..'. '....
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When General 0glethrope was in Holland, a
Prince of Wirtemberg at All entertainment,
filhped some wine into the Generals face. The
General turned his eye upon him and remarked.
That was good joke, but we do IL better in
England and thcreupon threw glassful into
the face of the Prince.
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"oNEI
FAST AND EASY.
The most liberal Inducements ever offered
TO those out OF employment and having
but small capital.
AGENTS WANTED ALL OVER THE woRLr

hpENIs WANTED ALL OVER THE WORLD
Two go into a lucrative and honorable business.
~ - which Will pay an active business man from
IiihhE 70 1--WE DOLLARS A DAY, FOR YEARS
with CAPITAL of THIRTY TO FIFTY DOLLARS
TO commence with. One hundred thousand men can
make fortune by this process, honoraby and with.
out hard labor. 1t is practical and legitimate specu-
lahon, that he who wishes 70 better his condition,
can go into without the possibility OF losing dollaT
Now, sir, II you think all humbug, Just remain in
your idleness and poverty while others reap the re-
ward OF little energy. But if you actually want 10
make money easy, send rs cents by mail " cover the
expense Of printing and postage and will send You
an article, worth ONE DOLLAR TO any family, with
circulars, only for those who take agencies showing
you how you can make your fortune, and l warrant
satisfaction, or refund your quarter.
The capital required is " remain in your own
hands A. G. BENSON,
np D. Mobile Ala
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DENTISTRY.
HENRY II. NOBLE. ID. ID.

HENHY B. MOBILE, ID. ID. 3.
O9srs his seroices In tie oarious branches of
"DentiSyy" ua M hi.
Office 27819 Pennsylvania Avenue between II tn and
18th Streets, near the Krkwood House,
Gin the same building with Lester Noble, ID. ID. 81
April l7--tf a.H4t
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UNDERWRITERS EsTABLISHMENT.

- -CUFTINO! UUFFINS!!
WNHE SUBSCRIBER STILL CONTINUES HIs
business at his old stand, No. 433 South side
OF Pennsylvania avenue, Immediately opposite the
United States Hotel; where he has and intends TO
keep constantly on hand a large assortment of CT.
fms Of every description and STYLE which will be fur
nshed at the shortest notice, and ON liberal terms
Thankful for past hyors irom generous public, he
hopes to Ioert q shar" Of public patronage. =
.. HENRY LEE.
Residence, Maryland avenue, No. 5ls.
N. B.-Undcrtakers furnished as heretofore at Z.
small advance ~ Feb n On,
WHO WANTS TO MAKE MONEY!
FAST md E1gY
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WILMINGTON. N. c.. June 10. 10

To persons who have had the sight of their eyes
so Impaired as TO require the use ofGlasses would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
quire, as he has suited me with pair Of Specacles
for u far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department, which.berth required me 10 be on duty
from II O'Clock at night till after day during which
time used but one light.
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gB- See Mr.. Henry Johnson's advertisement.
We meant to speak Of his a New Way to Pay Old
Debts" and to get them, but have not room this
week MA n IA ..# ,.
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}. Y. N. THR00P,
CARD ENCRayE,

MO. $50 Pennsylvania avenue, between Third
~ and Observation-Disclosures, Washington, d. c.
Visiting Cards At Home Cards Silyer-ware and
Wedding Cards Business Cards jeweIry. &c
Invitation Cards Bill Heads
Door Number Plates, &c, engraved in the neatest
and most approved manner. Call and examine spe-
cmens. .... mar-Ta-wF
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PHnADELrHn Iron MANUFACTURES The
Philadelphia North american states that in
that city and neighborhood there are over ten
thousandpersons engaged in iron manufactures,
whose products ofindustry amount to 81 2, $751;
600 annually.
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/ Il A V Z lie RS GUID E
stages from Washington.

AMI arrives at a. m. ~
Second Northern and Eastern Mail closes AZ 8lx
y m, ana arrives at P. M, except Sunday.
Eirst Southern Mail closes ut ,. m, and arrives
second Southern Mail closes at p. M, and arrives
at4 Up. IN.
Western Mail closes at P. M. and arrives at 5
IN. ttY.t., l... -. - = +
Northwestern Mail closes at p. M. and arrives at
D. m.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Mail closes at D. m. and
arrives at III daily, except Sunday. - w
Annapolis Mail closes at 90 p. IN. and p, M. ex-
cept SUNDAY and arrives ut III u a. m. and D. M y
eesburg Mail closes on Monday WI dnesday and
Friday at p. m, and arrives same days at " d. M
Rockville Mail closes at q p. M, except Sunday.
delprting at a. M. and arrives at p. M i, I, -,
Tor Tobacco Mailcoses ut 0 p. m, except Sunday
Departing Of a. M, and arrives at s p. m. ,Ig A.,
Saserdtown Mail closes on Sunday, Tuesday. and
fharsday at p. m, and arrives Tuesday, Thursday
rlday at P, M, and arrives ON Tuesday, Thursday
gergetoWn Mail closes at 81 p, m, and D. m,
aud arrives at a. IN. and p. m
Upper Marlboro Mail closes daily, except Sunday,
atsfP, N, and arrives at Pm ,'...g, n 4
s,a. Post Office Hours. MIX. $780,
The Office is kept open for the delivery of letters
and papers from a. IN. until o'clock D. M except
NJ Sunday, when il is open from to 10 a. M, and
I'm W pm. aFf |r.. Ig fst IN 4..r..'' ,0,-- ,
Postage on all letters aud transient newspapers to
.places within the United States must be prepaid.
IA isnl,,2t SigneD -I ,.,r'...a r
G,r.. JAMES G. BERRET, Postmaster.
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G. W. GRAHAM, M. D.,
TO ALL TIIATVALUETTEIR sIGnT.

~lSlES TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF
w all that suffer with defective sight caused
BY age, sickness, and particularly from glasses in-
ndciousy selected, to his superior Spectacles and
Gasses carefully ground by himself to true spher-
ical accuracy and brilliant Transparency suited pre-
csey and beneiicially TO the wearcr, according to
the concavty convexity Of the eye Very numerous
are the i'll effects caused to the precious organs OF
sight from the commencement Of using glasses in
not being precisely suited, by the use Of an optome
ter; aud the practice of many years enables me to
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that are absolutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction .''aa 4" y ss q"
J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encoura cement
already obtained and further solicts the patronage
of those that have notyet awaited themselves of his
aid. T'g" "|..I I-.EE
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectaces can be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2
Seventh street. three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
up stairs. -
Innumcrable testimonials to be seen. and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.