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men applying to the President of the United
States tor the improvement of 11th street east,
between I'euu^ylvMiiift avenue and the Navy
Yard bri<lgc, watt taken up, read three times,
an 1 parsed.
Mr, l'tri'tiu, from the Committee on Im
provements, to which was referred the bill to
repair the stone pavement ou 7th utreet west,
reported the same without amendment, and the
bill was read tho third time aud paused.
The bill for the relief of 0. J. Preston & Co.
was taken up, read, and, on motion, laid on the
tu We.
Ou motion, the bill entitled " An act supple
mentary to the act entitled an act to regulate
the weighing of hay, straw and fodder in the
city ol Washington" was taken up, read, and,
on motion, postponed till Monday next. J
1 he bill from the Board of Aldermen eutitled 1
" An act authorizing the erection of hay-scales, j
at or near the intersection of 7th and K streets," j
was tuk'-ii up, read the third time, and passed. ;
The bill from the Board of Aldermen entitled
" An act lor setting the curbstones and puving
tho gutter in front of square 280," was taken
up, road tho third time and passed.
And then tho Board adjourned.
?AMEKK AN TELEGRAPH
WASHlNQTOIi |
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 25. I
KxoUiNU* l'Ap?ioi._VVe continue to receive by every
mail ai'WMpapora containing our little curd "To tlie I'ub
Ji *'?! Mklnrf an exchange. Our offu- in that ha? been
Ion j Kibtd revoked. ^
Cuba.
Tho National Inttlliyeiicer, of this morning,
publishes tho following extract of a letter from
a gentleman in New York, "whose correspond
ence iu England is from the most respectable '
aud wall-informed sources." Ho says :
' ^ have :i letter by the last British steamer, ?
w!iic!i states that Spain, France, and England
are negotiating i treaty respecting the guaran
ty of Cuba. The conditions are, that Cuba
eh:ill have a Local Legislature?a representa
tion in the Cortes at Madrid?and that provi
sion shall b-3 made for the gradual abolition of
Slavery in the Island. I consider the informa
tion very reliable."
litis may prove a serious undertaking for
France and England. The part assumed by
Franco, especially, may be difficult to perform.
While all the tendencies of her present admin
istration are monarchical?while her influence
in Italy and throughout Europe is made to
strengthen the cause of despotism?while the
administration of her laws at home, in the sup !
pression of the liberties of the press, and
otherwise, is of the same character?the re
publican knowledge of her people is progress
ing, and her rulers may, ere long, be compelled
to become her servar.is, aud find themselves
without the ability to fulfil the stipulations of
a treaty that has for its object the prohibition
of a republican government in any part of the
world.
The extinction of slavery is the dearest object I
England hns at heart, and she may be willing
to sacrifice much to accomplish it; and the pur
poses of the British government will find aid
in the benevolent seutiments of the people of
England; but far different are the motives of
tLat government and people. The former is
devoting its utmost energies to two great pur
poses, both tending to one great effect, viz : the
extinction of slavery in the United States, and
thereby tho prostration of the cotton culture;
and the production of this groat staple in her
own far distant colonies in India.
With this policy, we remark, the masses of!
the people of Great Britain, whose views are
limited to the single benevolent object of eman
cipating the slaves of this continent, are prompt !
to concur. They see in it nothing but pure !
and disinterested benevolence, such as actuates I
themselves. \\ e are therefore prepared to see '
England adhere with tenacity to the scheme i
into which she is now entering.
The emancipation of the slaves of all the i
West India islands may now be regarded I
as tending towards completion, under the pro- j
tection and fosteriug care of the crowns of I
England and Spain, and the foolscap of France ;
yet, as we have said, it may prove that they
have assumed a serious task.
Their mission is that of freedom?freedom to
the enslaved; and of course there is no law to {
restrain them. Great nations and legitimate ;
sovereigns have a perfect right to " guaranty "
a fertile aud beautiful island in the westfern i
hemisphere to a corrupt and decaying monarchy
in the eastern, to deny to the island the right of!
self-government, and to prevent forever the j
growth of republican institutions; but should j
republicans claim that they, too, have a mis- I
sion to fulfil, we are assured by all the monarchists ?
n:id governments in the world, including two Re
publican Presidents, (par nobile frntrum!) that
their actions, though they be in intent but to
give aid to a pbofli whom they believe to be
oppressed and struggling for freedom, are
theft, rcbWy, piracy, and murder!
There arc some old-fogey notions on these
subjects that must be discarded and blown to
Beelzebub. The laws of nations that recog
nioe only the "divine right of kings" cannot
I?< sup.ri ,r to the principles of eqcautt, ji b !
tk i. una humanity, upon which true republi
canism is based, and cannot long continue to
govern the intercourse of the civilized nations
of the earth.
Ckinesr Servants.?It is stated that a new
article of merchandise has made its appearance
in ChIIao and Lima, in Peru. A recent letter
?UtoR that a vessel hnd arrived in Callao with
three hundred Chinese, the captain or owner of
which vessel sells them at the rate of $107 per
head, under engagement that they shall be free
after the expiration of three years; and that, at
present, it is the fashion amongst the Limenians
to bavc Chinese servants.
James H. Skinnf.b, esq., is named in the
Staunton Vindicator for Gov. McDowell's place
in Congress. He is the son of Commodore
Skinner, U. 8. N., and is well known in this
city as an able, accomplished, and high souled
gentleman.
A Loho Season.?Mr. J. M. Kraft, whose
farm is near the Columbia College, adjoining
this city, presented to us this morning a little
branch from an apple tree, containing a third
apple and a fourth blossom of the season !
A Late Writer says, nobodybaars adversity
like a woman. Remove her from the parlor to a
garret, and instead of taking arsenic, 'as a man
would, ahe actually becomes more cheerful. Like
a Jerk, the nearer she approaches heaven, the
taoH ahe aeemi ?e sing J
Technical, r?th?r th?? Corwt.
The offioial abandonment of our citizens to
the uuree trained cruelty of the Spaniard# ot
Cuba?and that, too, when the officials of Britain
aud France and other nations entered the Span
ish prisons to prove to the world that those|
countries do not abandon their subjects?has
excited so much just indignation, that t e
National Intelligent of yesterday (Wednesday)
come, to tbo rescue of the Administration as
! follows:
. . .hore Circular from Its author,
I ?< Having receiv reNor?e ju?t a? it caiue to u?. It
I of tbo United State*, however, to
, in iliwI to Ih* p i i^inn agaiuHt the criminal enter
2Tv'huowa? * SL* a.|ain.t Cuba, ho did uo
JSih ibiug ?? ' proclaim that they |the yriaooorej were
Z J ot the lawNor, we are morally -rtai ,
<lid Mr. Ova, tin Uuitcd States CouhuI at Havana, ii.
hi. eouiuiunicaUou U> the prisoners, whatever lauguag^
be may bare employed, represent the 1 iLKHWlVT t > /i>11e
used such lawjaa.jt. There is much virtue in word*, in
such a caM a? thin, and much mischief In misrepresent
ing them. The freaident'a Proclamation i? on reoord,
mid ,-peaka for itnelf. ThereU uo buch language iu it.
What, Messrs. Editors of the Intelligencer,
(you who so well know tbe " virtue in words,")
is the duty of the President and his subordinate
consular agents ? Is it not to see that the laws
and treaties are observed by friends and by
foes, by nations and by individuals! If bo,
what is the language of the treaty which it is
his duty to maintain, and also to tee that Spain
observes 1
In vol. 8, p. 142, article 7, (See Little and
Brown's edition,) United States Laws and Irca-1
ties, will be found the agreement between the
United States and Spain. To it the attention
of Mr. Gales is speciully invited.
" And it is agreed, that the subjects or citi
zens of each of the contracting parties, their
vessels, or effects, shall not be liable to an em
bargo or deteution on the part of the other, for
any military expedition or other public or private
purpose whatever : And iu all cases of seizure,
detention or arrest for debts contracted or of
fences committed, by any citizen or subject of the
one party, within the jurisdiction ot the other,
the same shall be made and prosecuted by or
der and authority of law only, and according to
the regular course of proceeding usual in such
cases. The citizens and subjects of both parties
shall be allowed to employ such advocates, solic
itors, notaries, agents, tactorB, as .^y
iudfre proper, in all their affairs and in all their
trials at law in which they may be concerned
before the tribunals of the other party ; and
such agents shall have free access to be present at
the proceedings in such causes, and in the taking
of all exaininations and evidence, which may be
exhibited in the said trial."
This is the language of the treaty made with
Spain by Washington himself, through the cele
brated Piucknev, on the 27th of October, 1795.
By turning to pago 202 of same volume, it will
be seen that the twelfth section of the treaty
made with Spain in 1819, by Mr. Monroe,
through John Quincy Adams, is expressly "con
firmed and it is at this moment in full force.
The duty of tlio President, then, is to see
that 11 in all cases of seizure, detention or ar
' rest, for offences committed by any citizen or
' subject of the one party within the jurisdiction
4 of the other, the same shall be made and pros
' ecuted by order and authority of law only, and
' according to the regular course of proceeding
' usual in such cases." It is also the duty ol
the President, through his subordinate Consular
ngents, to see that citizens who have been seized
or detained by Spanish officers, to be tried for
offences, are allowed " to employ such advocates
as they may judge proper," &c., &c.
Has the President faithfully discharged thiB
duty? Let two things answer: first, his pro
clamation ; second, the conduct of his Consul j
who, of course, acted under his instructions.
A portion of the proclamation of President
Fillmore reads thus:
"Now, therefore, I have issued this my pro
clamation, warning all persons who shall con
nect themselves with any such enterprise or
expedition, in violation of our laws aud na
tional obligations, that they will thereby sub
ject themselves to tbe heavy penalties de
nounced againBt such offences, and will forfeit
their claim to the protection of this government, or
any interference on their behalf, no matter to
what extremities they may be reduced in con
sequence of their illegal conduct."
What clause in the Constitution?what clause
in any law of the United State*?confers power
upon the President to declare a forfeiture of
the right of a citizen to the protection of his
country? No such power has been granted to
an executive officer; if lodged anywhere, it is
a power conferred upon the judiciary. What'.
Can the President outlaw whom he pleases?
and that, too, without trial?when abseut from
home and friends, and when in peril in a for
eign land? Kings and Emperors may have
the power, without a hearing ,of any kiud, and
whether at home or abroad, to seize the proper
ty, and outlaw the person of a citizen?to for
feit all his claims to the protection of govern
ment, without a moment's warning, and upon j
the merest whim and the idlest caprice; but!
the President of this Republic is not yet either
a King or an Emperor; aud, however much he '
may desire to outlaw citizens unheard, without j
the benefit of an honest and impartial trial, he
is yet powerless to do more than exhibit his |
desires, unless he trample* upon the laws. \
Mr. Owen, in failing to make an effort to
maintain the rights of citizens of the United
States in Cuba, failed to do his duty. And the
President, in not requiring the Consul to see
that the seventh article of the treaty of 1795
was observed by the Spanish authorities, in
good faith, failed to do his duty.
The Intelligencer may affirm that the Presi
| dent did not say " the prisoners were out of the
I pale of the law," but, after allowing all the
"virtue in words" which he can justly claim,
I can he say that the President did not practi
cally "forfeit their claim to the protection of
this Government," by abandoning them, as he
clearly did, through his subordinate, Owens,
[n their distress he failed to insist upon the
observance of tbe seventh article of the treaty,
i but left them to their fate, and to the kindness
i of the British Consul!
In spite of all the " virtue in words," this great
I and most unpleasant truth must remain that
American citizens, in their last extremity, in a
foreign country, applied for and obtained from
; the consular agents of foreign governments that
| aid and consolation which they in vain implored
/from their own!
The barn of Hon. N. P. Talmadge, at Fond j
du Lac, Wisconsin, has been struck by light
ning, aud all its contents, of grain, &c.f con
sumed. _
A young lady, Elizabeth Pratt, was seriously,
if not fatally, injnred, on tbe closing of the
Boston Jubilee, in consequence of the stick
from a rocket falling on her head
Thb Monplaibi* Troup*. ? The National
I Hall baa presented for two nights past a bril
i liant Boeue. The troupe performing there oon
sista of a dozen " artiatea" whose excellent skill
! we have heard very highly praised. There
were many of the most iutelligent and fashion
able ladies of our city at the first exhibition,
but not so many at the second. This is ac
counted for by the circumstance of their hav
ing seen rather more than they bargained for.
Hut why should they object to uniting instruc
tion with amusement?to seeing fair ladies iu
the mazy dance, and studying myology upon
the living subject! To the tastes of many
the art of dancing is most perfect when the
lisplay is most flesh-colored.
1 he musical uccompaniments are said to be
very superior, and the applause ocoasionallr
Jeafening?this, however, when the Heuse of
seeing is the only one that offends against good
order and morality.
The troupe will no doubt be well patronised,
and if the ladies of our city do not avail them
selves of tie opportunity to witness them, it
is suggested that thero are some residents
here who are not ladies, to whose tastes the
scene will prove quite congenial, and whose
dimes and applause may prove very accepta
Fire?About ten o'clock last night the car
penter-shop of Mr. John Sniffen, near the
Smithsonian Institution, was discovered to be
on fire, and in a few minutes, together with the
adjoining shed, was enveloped in flames, A
large quantity of work, principally for Brown's
uew building, was destroyed, togethor, we re
gret to add, with the tools of a number of the
workmen. The entire loss is upwards of four
thousand dollars, there being no insurance 011
the property. It was doubtless the work of an
incendiary. This morning, with business-like
alacrity and enterprise, Mr. Job Angus, the
foreman, in the absence of Mr. Sniffen, has
already erected tho frame-work of a new, large
workshop by the side of the yet smoking ruins
of the old!
Correspondents.?We have several commu
nications on hand for which we have not space
to-day.
That in defcnce of Col. Graham, of the Mexi
can Boundary Commission, we will endeavor to
attend to in our next.
"An American" is informed that we have not
access to the works of which he speaks.
"G. W. H.," of Alexandria, has sent us a
pretty little poem, and his real name (nitre
nous) will be a satisfactory voucher for its
originality.
Washington City Markets.?Thero was
great abundance this morning, and brisk sales.
Best cuts of beef sold at 10 cents per pound;
lamb, 8c.; veal, 8c.; lard, 10c.; pork, 10c.;
sausages, lOo.; hams, 12Jc.; eggs, 20c. per
dozen; butter, 2oc. per pound, scarce, and not
good ; potatoes, 25c. per peck ; corn, 12c. per
dozen; peas, 25c. per peck; egg plants, 3@6c. ;
Lima beans, 10c. per quart; cabbages, 3c. up;
pumpkins, 3c. up; cucumbers, 50c. per hun
dred; peaches, 40c.@$1 per peck; quinces,
50c. per peck; wild grapes, Gc. per quart;
chinquepins, 12c. per quart; apples, 16?37c.
per peck; chickens, $1 50@$3 per dozen.
Mexico.?Late news from northern Mexico
gives further evidence of feeling of discontent
with the government. A declaration in favor
of General Santa Anna, in GuaDajuata, looks
as if Mexico was about to undergo another
series of internal troubles.
Protestant Episcopal Church or New
\ ork.?The clerical and lay representatives of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocess
of New York, were to meet in annual conven
tion, at St. John's Chapel, in that city, yester
day morniDg.
GEORGETOWN AND ITS AFFAIRS.
Georgetown. September 25?12 m.
The canal packet Fashion arrived here yes
terday afternoon with from fifty to sixty pas-:
fiengers on board, and, as usual of late, many of
them had to take up the line of march to Wash
ington to find hotel accommodations. See to
it, merchants of Georgetown. Many of these
were merchants from the western towns of Ma
! ryland and Virginia, in search of a Fall and
1 Winter stock of goods.
I have been informed that Mr. J. E. Reeside
has purchased Mr. Naylor's line of omnibuses
A Smash.?Last night, while our townsman
Dr. J. Riley was coming from Washington, hi?
horse ran off and smashed his buggy to pieces ? ;
but, I rejoice to say, the Doctor and the horat
came off unhurt.
The flour market remains firm at last quota
tions. We note a sale of 3,400 bushels red
wheat to the Lock Mills at 7GJ cents.
Sailed.?Schr. Advocate, Taylor, Philadel
phia.
Canal Trade.?Arrived?Oregon, 73 miles,
wheat, &c.; Potomac, 48 miles, do.; boats Loui
sa, Metacomet, G. W. Rjggs, and Gen. Tyson,
from Cumberland, coal; P. F. Thomas, 23 miles,
flour, &c.; Col. Crockett, 61 miles, wood, &c.;
Star, 22 miles, do.; Thomas Jefferson, 62 miles,
limestone; H. Smith, 61 miles, flour; J. Van
Lear, 100 miles, flour, Ac.; Charlotte, 108
miles, do.
Departed?Tonoloway, J. P. Smart, Penn
sylvania, J. Long, Gen. Cass, M. Hoffman, J.
A. Magruder, Lady, D. J. McCoy.
Electro.
Odd-Fellows' Hall?The Carncross Family
sang swoetly last night. The audience was
large, and the evening passed off pleasantly.
Young Mr. Taylor acquitted himself very cred
itably. He was heartily greeted, and made a
good appearance. Success to the Washington
boys. #
The "Souther* Coworess," proposed to be
held in January, at Montgomery, Ala., is attract
ing some attention. Two delegates from each
Congressional Distriot in 8outh Carolina are to
be chosen on the second Monday in October.
The Charleston Mercury considers that the meet
ing of the Congress is far from certain.
In Bavaria there is a very curious Mendicity
Law, by whioh not only beggars, but the givers
are to be punished, for whosoever gives alms,
either in ready money or in victual?, is to be
fined from one to five florins. The clergy are'en
joined to drive beggars out of their churches, and
from before the churoh doom; and inn-keepers
ara forbidden to allow them to crava alma in
their houses.
We wonder if anybody ever picked up a tear |
that was dropped??Phila. Sun.
Yes?the tear of the oppressed has been pick
ed up by the Almighty, and kept to bear teuti
muuy against the oppressor.?Halt. Aryut.
Kcvlevr of the Northern Markets for
yesterday.
OJflct of tht American Telegraph, Sejt. 25.
Baltimoeb, Sep. 24, 6 p. m.?Bales to-day of 700 bbls.
Howard struct flour at $3.87^.
A small Haiti of City Mill* flour was made to-day at
$3.87 3^, cai-h.
Piiii.Mtiu.PuiA, Sep. 24, 6 p. m.?Sale* of 600 bbls. flour
at $4 for standard brands, and $4.25($$4.37% for choice.
Rye flour $;i.l2J^(u>$3.25. Corn moal $2.U4<U-$3.
Nkw Yoke, Sep. 24, 6 p. m.?Stock# are lower. Erie
lias declined and lteadiug l/+.
Saleu of 11,000 bbls. liour at $3.75@$4 for State, and
$4.06($$1.31 for prime Geuesee. Rye flour $3.25; corn,
meal $3.12]^. Sales of 5000 bushels Ohio white wheat at
80c., and 4000 bushels Qenesoe at 95c. Sales of 35,000
bushels mixed corn nt OOfgjOlc; ryo 70c.
Sales of 600 barrels pork at $15.75 for mess, and $13.25
for prima.
Sales of 150 tierces rico at 2%($8V?. 8ales of 200 hbls.
New Orleans molasses at 33c., uod 150 lihds. Cuba sugar
afloat at 4}^c.
Cotton Is firm, with an upward tendency. Sales of
800 bales. Sales of 2000 gallons liuseed oil at 74c. Sales
of 200 bbls. prison whisky at 23c.
MARRIED,
On the 20th instant, by the Kev. Mr. Hoboes, EDWIN
WATERMAN to MARIA AM08 LINDSAY, all of Wash
ington.
At Galena, Illinois, on tlio 1st Instant, Hon. DAVID L.
GREGG, Secretary of Stnto of Illiuois, to Miss REBECCA
EADS, daughter of Aiiner Eaus, esq.
DIED,
On Wednesday, the 24th inst., nt Mount Hope, Goorge
li>wn. D. C., the residence of Wm. Rohi.nbon, esq.,- Pas-" d
Midshipman WM. II. WEAVER, U. 8. Navy, in the 25tb
year of Ills nn?.
His friends and the friends of (ho fnmilyare invited to
Attend his Aineral on Friday afternoon at o'clock,
from the above-named residence, without further notice.
TO BOARDERS.
HAVING RENTKD that large and beautiful residence
lately occupied by Mrs. Stettinius on Louisiana
avenue, nearly opposite the City Hall. I am now prepared
to take Boarders by the week, month, or year. The
rooms are lar^e r.nd niry, and the situation is one of the
most delightful iu the District.
sep 25?4t* MARY ANN FOWLER.
A PROCLAMATION.
COME Ladies all, give us a call,
Ami read our Proclamation,
With beaux and pas, sis, brothers, maa,
And hear our conversation.
Our Gaiters, Slippers, Boots and Shoes?
Our Patent "Soumers d'Unton:"
With Fairy Pumps, and Sylphine Shoes?
Bright Fashion's contribution?
of the best quality, and the latest and most fashionable
style, can be had cheap, for cash, at
P. EMRICH'S,
sep 25?tf 7th Street, near Louisiana av.
NOTICE.
I. O. O. F.?The members of Oriental Lodge No.
19, I. O. O. F., are informed that, by invitation of the
Noble Grand and officer?, a Lecture will t>e delivered In
the Lodge-room th's evening, by P. G. R. F. Hunt, R. W.
Grand Marshal of the R.W.Grand Lodge 1.0.0. F. of the
District of ColnmbU, ' exemplifying the work of thr
Order." Punctual attendance Is requested, and a cordial
invitation extended to members of sister Lodges in good
standing. By order of the Noble Grand.
sep 25?It* P. EMRICH, Roc. Sec.
woodTcoal, and lime. "
THE SUBSCRIBER takes this method of informing
the public, that he has commenced the above busi
ness in the rear of Jackson llall, between 3d and 4J,?
streets, where he intends keeping constantly on hand a
general assortment of the very best Coals, Fire-wood and
Lime.
lie hopes by close attention, great promptness in fur
nishing his customers, and fair dealing, to share a portion
oftheir patronage. GEO. L. SHERIFF,
sep 25?eo3t*
350 REWARD-LOST,
4 LARGE MOROCCO POCKET-HOOK, very much |
il worn, and wrnpped in a piece of brown'papcr. It
contained a pocket for each month in the year, and had |
in it a large amount of notes of hand, several deeds of j
trust, Are insurance policy, Ac. Some of the notes are i
endorsed and some not. Those not endorsed are nearly ]
all made payable to me. As I usually carried this Book |
to my dwelling every night to guard against fire, it might .
havi been left on the seat of the Omnibus in which I
went home on Saturday evening. Any person returning
it safely to me will receive tbo above reward.
N. M. McGKEGoR,
7th street, below D.
sep 22?6td [Nat.Intel.]
DRAPER AND TAILOR.
"TTfTILLIAM TUCKER, lute of the firm of Line I
y y Tucker, Pennsylvania avenue, between 4*4 and
oth streets, is now prepared to receive rails from his nu- 1
rnerous friends and the public generally, having just '
opened a very large and extensive assortment of French
and English Cloths, Cassimems, and Vesting*, sell ctod by '
him-elf with great i-are from the uiost extensive import
ing houses of New York an<l Philadelphia, all of which j
will be sold nt the lowest cash price; and the reputation
of his Establishment is a sufficient guaranty to all who
may honor him with their patronage, of the style in which
his garments will be executed.
N. B.?I shall be ready in ten days to show some of the
handsomest styles of Overcoats that have ever been offered
in this city. sep 20?3taw3w
CITY ORDINANCES.
AN ACT makiug an additional appropriation for the im
provement of 2d street east.
lie it enacted, tic , That the additional sum of four hun
dred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be
and the same is hereby a; pmpriated, out of the funds of
the Fifth Ward, for the purpose of completing the gra
ding and graveling of 2d street east, from Pennsylvania
avenue to E street south; the work to lie done under tbe
direction of the Commissioner of tbe Fifth and Sixth
Wards.
SILAS II. HILL,
Preivlent of the ft* ml of Chmmoti < \mncil.
B. B. FRENCH,
TVetident of the llnanl nf Aulermen.
W ALTER LENOX, Mayor.
Approved, September 18,1851.
AN ACT to extend the sewrr under Pennsylvania avenue,
on 4th street east, and lor other purposes.
Be it enacted, tfc.. That the sum of seventy-five dollars,
or so much thereof of may l>e necessnrj. lie and the same
Is hereby appropriated, out of the funds f the Fifth Ward,
for extendiug south the eulvert m.dtfr Pennsylvania ave
nue, on the line of 4th street east, so as to Secun the ail
Jao-nt lot from wash, and to fill up the ravine already
wathod through the lot at that point; the writ to he
done under the direction of the Commissioner of the Ward
ami two Assistaut Commissioners to be appointed by the
Mayor.
Approved, September 18, 1851.
AN ACT authorizing the relaying of a pavement on the
south side of square numbered six hundred and eighty
i right.
j He. it ennci'd, tfe . That the Mayor be and he Is hereby
I authorised and required to cause the sidewalk to be gra
I 'led, tbe pavement relald. and the curbstone reset, on the
I south side of square numbered six hundred and eighty
i "igbt, from New Jerseyr avenue to the publio alley in
said square; ami for defraying the expenses thereof a tax
j is hereby imposed and assessed on the lots fronting on the
I line of pavi'iiiant hereby authorised, ( > the amount of the
cost of said improvement: 1'rovid ii. Th ? tax hereby 1m
poeed and assi ssed shall not exceed three dollars )>er front
foot of said lots; the curbstone to be set and the pave
ment to be laid hereby authorised and required shall be
done agreeably to the provisions of the art of the fourth
of April, eighteen huudrvd and twenty-nine, concerning
paved footways.
Approved, September 18, 1861.
AN ACT making an appropriation to complete the reser
voir In the open spare on the west front of square four
hundred and fifty-nine.
Be U enaclM, rfr.. That the sum of one hundred and
twenty dollars, or as much thereof ?? may be nooessary,
be and hereby appropriated, from the funds of the
Fourth Ward, for the purpose of completing the reservoir
in the open space on the west front of square four hun
dred and fifty-nine; the work to be done under the super
vision of the Commissioner of the Third and Fourth
Wards: Awritfeef, That no part of said appropriation shall
be paid until the Mayor is satisfied that the work is com
pleted In a suitable and workmanlike manner.
Approved, September 18,1861.
AN ACT for repairing the lock-up house in the Fifth
Ward.
I Be it enacted, the., That the sum of twelve dollars he
and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any money
to the credit of the general fund, for putting in repair and
making tbe lock-up house, near the market house, in the
Fifth Ward, secure and sale; said money to be expended
under the dh-ection of the Chief of Police.
Approved, September 18,1861.
I DANCING ACADEMY AT CARU8TB SALOON.
MR. L. CARUSl respectfully announces to the citi
lens of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria,
i that he will resume the duties of his profession, and will
! open his course at his Saloon on the first Tuesday In Oc
tober, where he may be consulted on either of tbe follow
ing days, vlx: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from
3 unt.il 6 o'clock p. m.
L. C. will also attend at Colleges, Academies, Schools,
and Private Dwellings, where classes may he formed.
s?p 17?eo$t [UnlenARepubllcJ
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SIJFT. 26.
.?*m> rim ... 6h.62m | Sunsets ? . . 6h. Mm.
I ^r' W. Cam, newspaper agent, U the only au
, thonged agent for this paper iu Philadelphia, and is July
I empowered to take advertisements Mid subscriptions at
tlit) rates required by us. IIin receipts will be regarded
an payments. otttee at the northwest corner of Third
and Walnut streets.
?8T The privileges of yearly advertisers will 1* con
fined rigidly to their regular business, and all other ad
vertiseiuents, not pertaining to their regular business iu
agreed for, to be paid extra.
*?" Every notice designed to call attention to private
enterprises calculated or intended to promote Individual
interest, can only be inserted with the understanding
that the same la to be paid for.
WANTS.
YV ^.K.TSrD u> rm,t t"r one >tnr>14 f"'*" xitii k
A HOUSE, furnished. Address A. It., office of the
Southern freM," Washington. #<?p 23 lit*
WmM.TE,D IMIUKDIATELV T?u LOAF
" * BREAD BAK.LKS?a tirst and second hand.
Apply to U. 8. Jt G. P. KRAEKT,
Union Uakery, cor. II A 18th Us., 1'a. av.
sep 28?21*
AHTKO?A good COOK?for a small flunily.
Apply ut the "Telegraph Office." (sep 22? tf
w
WANT BO?An APPRENTICE, 10 or 17 years of
age. A stout boy, well recommended, will bear
ot a good opportuuity by applying at this office.
wop 1?tf
?? Washington ??a Alexandria Per.
tr?*1 An adjourned meeting of the
Stockholders ol litis Company will bo held at the office
ofGeorge Page, esq., at the foot of 7 th street west, on Thurs
day afternoon, 2oth insumt, at 4 o'clock. A full attend
anee is requested, as buiiuets of importance will be laic
before the meeting, By order of the Chairman.
sep ltt?td
A nacostia,camal, ANi> Bp TOM AC
Company,?An adjourned meet
t e nffl, Stockholders oi this Company will 1*. held at
t!" offic e of Oeorge i'age, esq , at the foot of 7 th street
west, on I hursday evening. 26th instant, at 7 o'clock A
will to laU bTfo? M ot laiportanet
? 1 C the mBetinK- By order of
-"'.P.-1-21 GhOUGE PAGE.
A au?IlUoi?fw H?U?SE PO? KENT
iihzp S^SrJtx ??tvd
wou d, .1 apreeahle, remain in It as boarders! '
Addrcs^tf ' ?fflce of lbu Am<-'r;('^ Telegraph.
I ,np ailL. A great BARGAIN.
r ?\u.' ,lie. 'ioHtauraut ul,der Browu's Hotel.
Ua? 1? n "troets, tan Oyster Booths and
a large Oyster-box?all but little used aud made in the
they win hTsnMl0i ThC 0Wn',^', hav'n8 use for them,
tuey will be sold at a groat nfterifice.
th^"remi?.reTnH Wi8hiuK 10 'JUrcha"J witl PlcMoeaUon
PARAMETTOES, ENGLISH AND FRENCH
WMERINOES.
E HAVE IN STORK the following, in plain colors?
300 pieces English Merinoes and Paramo ttoes.
t-ioths ot all gradeh and color*.
lowes't prices'011"11 Merin0W' u11 co!o?' ?t the very
gep 24?dim YERBY A MlhLER.
NEW FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODsT
_ Opening at the .Yew Store on Sixth street.
|Y| 'tis. COLLISON invites the Ladies of Washington.
jfTTcv"?!t \m }?r vm,,"vim! h"r '<jml,l"u' MsortmenI ol
, l ? Htnd ?^l'I'LINJiiiY GOODS, 11<)W opening. 11, t
wit. Tn with ?reHt C!'re, personally, attlu
Jv WUnT. wt t0 b",h in I'rifo and qua!
y. ( all and ne?*, bvfare purcliasing olnu.wlioro.
tinwnts Gentlems'u wishing choice To;I-t nrlieh-s for
presents or tiM, will not "pajM by on the other side."
Bon t forget the place?SIXTH 8TRKKT, near th;> col
on., .'V'r<, avenue, and rear of the National
wep ^4 tr jjrown'M rfotelp.
: KID GLOVES AT 62V.j CENTS!
7^ !?CZK.N BABIES' white, colored, and black Kid
?T O'ovDS, a very good article, at 62U cents.
I s? '""owing at 87J4 cents, of Alexander's mak,
and Stewart s importation:
2 cartons Ladies' white, all number*
| 3 do do colored, do
1 1 do do black, do
, *A? I10entl?nen'? white, black, and assorted co
lors, all numbers
in *ant of a ?ery superior Glove will do w< li
Muntry"" * ' ?Ur ?tock U 8ood ^ in
sop 24?dim YERBY & MILLER.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
rpiIE PARTNERSHIP heretofore wis" the
"Ubscriberii uoder the name of "iteesiile & Vander
I of Ai^iau" t l'y muluitl con,ient on the 22d day
i ?h?f" rrDHohHVin? ''lain? "(talnst the said firm prior t
i a ^ W1" Prescnt U"-,u ^ *lr- Vanderwerken for
;L? VANDERWERKEN,
- W(l "i?St J. E. REESIDE.
H PETER BABB, OF BALTIMORE,
R1hhJJI'.!S?kimT1,I8C,TV a hran,h fro? his
Bottling Establishment, and is prepared to suppH
Waters I'ort t'At ^ A?>l"-Osia Miner.
M aUT*, l orterv Ale, aud Carbonated Cider.
sep 22?Iwj Office at the Empire Hotel.
|)R0P08AL,S will be received until Friday next
i .i" for doing the necessary excavation t<
< nange the course of fiber Creek through square P30, t<
aud "'"o to turn tho stream
east of tho TiUir into it on the south line of itassach.i
setts avenue; proposals to shite tho price per cubic yard
fc.r excavating, to nclude all; the earth to lie depositee
where the t ominlsstoncr may direct. It will require
J nearly all the earth to form tho necessary embankments
The work must lie commenced immediately, or done a
I soon as possible, with as large a force as can be worked
[ U> advantage. None need bid that are not prepared to dr
u)i"- ? era. k. lord,
sep .4? Commissioner Third and Fourth Wards.
\V? ARK NOW RECEIVING one of
j ? ? 1'ir^eht aud handMoiti' Ht stocks of Dry Goods ovo
brought Ui this city, comprising a general assortment ol
, trench, English. Canton, Scotch, Swiss, and American
j goods, to which we invite the attention of buyers 1
I the lot will be found
| 100-pieces rich plaid and brocade Silks, a beautiful ar
ticle.
CARPETING S.
! 'AO pi?ce? 5-ply and ingrain Carpeting*
25 do velvet do
I 16 do Tapestry Velvet
10 do velvet pile Druggetts, extra rich
j < S Hugs, some extra beautiful.
j WP 23?*>3t II ALL A BROTHER.
M. M. WHITE, Undertaker,
I' nnsyhania utnr Third rtreet, iSouth tide
i Hnd?t>y'g hotel,
W?Ef*? rn'P*H1'tf,",|y return his thanks to his fellow
f f ntiz#?nn, ond thofic of the nurrouiidioff countrr, f?>r
the.r past patronage, and would inform them that he Is
I . y fil1 ft" f""!,'rs for funerals at the short
est notiw. He would respectfully say, that he has on
i m T iu fr^' ^rtment of Klsk * Kavmond's Patent
| .Ii tahl< Coffins. Ibose beautiful air-tight coffins can be
1 m I *f ,w a' * ,""ll"K?ny eoffin, and ir the mahogany
coffin is to la! made air-tight, the metallic coffin can lit!
; bought for half the money. *.p 23?lweo
OPENED, THIS DAY, AT MRS. E. MOFFETT'S
7th Street, opposite Odd- Fellows' Hull
A N" AS80ltT.ME.NT of rich Pall styles of Ribbon, vary
I .T price <h>m 12U to 75 cents |er yard, and to
j which the attention of the ladies Is rvspe. tfully solicited.
I Also, rich Belt Ribbons, Flowers, and various other Mil
J llnery goixls. Also, a lot of well-selected Straw and other
< Bonnets The Indies will also find a few beautiful pat
terns of Gold CufT Pins, Imitation do., with a general'is
sortment of ladies toilet and other articles.
The attention of gentlemen is requested to a (Vesh se
lectlon Of Silk Cravats and Pocket Handkerchiefs, all of
which will bo sold low for cash. *i.p jjj
NEW GOODS NOW OPENING.
T" ^VUSC.RIn.l?K ha" th* P1""surn of Informing his
X friends and customers that he has just returne.1 from
^ l"' ha* l?n for some time past
Selecting his stock of |.'ALl, AND WINTER GOODS.
lie is now prepared to show such a stock of Cloths,
Casslmeres, \ estings, l>re?s Shirts. Undershirts, Drawers
l """ry- L'm,irel1^- *<?? as he has never
Iwfore hail the pleasure to exhibit, in stylo, variety, and
U**th" with comparative^ Sow
BEST ho is under nt present, i nables him to offer unusual
I n ouThn" ^ ^,1n wnnt "f ar,J of Clothing
in our line, of a quality and style that mav l.e n-lled on
oi\ tf P J. STEER. Merchant Tailor,
sep ao-tf 8th 8t> 3^ door tl ,ni p?n?a av
i f.i.ip , L*MPS- 0ILS- AND PAINTS.
' P L ,woul'! ?yp?tfuUy call the atten
j A . ? .? ^'"ids and the public generally to his
stock of the above articles, which he lias selected with
i care to suit the Mctro[?olitan market. He has on hand
Mid Is in dally receipt of the following OILS, which he
w M warrant superior to auy now for sale in this citv
"'!? _r'ar'!' Winter Strained
Sperm ; with a great variety of LAMlJof ailT^ons
tWa?v<k3c"? nf 7V?d> n"* "bSng.Vann
I sep 17-lltf 7 ?PP' the Ma"K of W ashington.
TO MECHANICS.
I ?l"nii~ro,,,ainlnK Mst.s of Prices
ei ""'e* <>t Measurement for Carpenters, Brirklay
I e",uu^t,r,'l7M"' Plasterers, Slaters, Paint
' hic'mi asores t J?' R "neal, square, and cn
Uon^ thi u- r., '"'"'"ration, the building regula
Juat nil hfi u T"111"^ buildings, lien laws. Ac., Ac.
.'ust published, and for sale br
Mr .? lm _ , ROBT. A. WATERS.
??P 10?lm D street, between Oth and 10th.
AMUSEMENTS.
CABUBI'S SALOON.
rpHE MOOT INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE FX
J bibition that ever vbitcd this country will Lt Leld at
CAKUSI'S SALOON us Vnlmmity, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday?4be 24 th, 26tb, 2UL aud 27th?four night*.
Tbe universally acknowledged btat Pun< rcnii is Alex
ander's magnificent and ploturw-que HISTORICAL PA
NORAMA of tbe Antediluvian World ! I Together with
the beautiful Scenes of the Lord's Last Supper, and the
Resurrection.
' The sublime and magnificent Painting, Intend*! to
1 illustrate the Great Work?'THE CREATION or THE
WORLD?as described in the Book i f litiickIs, with Pano
ramic VIEW OF THE GARDEN OF EDEN, with nil it*
sublime and beautiful sc-cnery, correctly taken from the
Scripture, to the AWFUL UiiWTlkUvTlO^j OF '111E
WOULD BY THE GREAT DELUGE I
Admission 60 cents.
Doors open at 1% o'clock?Panorama will eommenoe
moving at 8. sep 23?6t
ODD-FELLOWS' HALL!!!
SECOND W EMK.
Overflowing Uoutes!
Flrit Grand liliiomrr Conccrt.
rpiIK CELEBRATED CAKNCBOSS FAMILY respect
1 fully annouLCo a scries of their inimitableConctill
it the above liall, commenting 011 Monday ev< niug,
September 22d; consisting of Songs, Duetts, Trios,Qutr
toLtes, Italian Opera Secnus, M-w and Popular Da net a.
Comic Singing, Yankee Burlesques, laying*, Ac., Ac.?
making altogether a bill of great variety and excellence.
Ticket* 25 cents. A change of programme nightly.
Doors open at 7J4, Concert Qonimcuces at X o'clock.
Hep 22?tf
1)
Attention, Chewers and Smokers !
DOWNER'S popular Cigar and Tobacco a Land la well
supplied with the bent lluvunus ami l'r nclpe*.
Also a splendid lot of Chewing Tobacco, to which h-.- ex
tends a cordial invitation to his fiionds and to gentlemen
uf taste generally. sepO?tr
R. DURBIN'S MAP of the Holy Land,
lor sale by A. GRAY,
sep 17?tr 7th st., opposite Odd-Fellows' Hull.
jKMPEllASiCE MKN, HO 1?American Tern
JL peranco Spelling Book, for the use of common and
-taubw th schools; by Rev. T. Sovereign. Also Temper
ance Tracts, for sale by A. GliAY,
sep lfl?tr 7 th *t., opposite 0<ld Fellows' Hall.
'I'UK Pl.Iir.IC SCHOOL IIOOKS, mid all
thiec used in the private academies and institutions
u the District of C olumbia and wljuceut country.
For sale, at New York prices, by
TAYLOR A MAURY,
aep 1? Booksellers, near 9th street.
SCHOOL BOOKS at Jf?w York Prices,
A lull assortment of nil kinds now in use; and the
U)nt STATIONERY of every variety, for sale by
AUSTIN GRAY,
an 30? 7th street, opposite Odd Fellows' Hall.
FOE PBOMOTING '1HE GKOWTH AND BEAU
TIFYING THE HUMAN HAiB.
STEVENS (at the Athenaeum) has just received a fresh
_ supply of the following standard articles for toilet
use, viz:
Phalon's Chemical Hair Invigorator
Barry's Tricophoroun
Jayne's llair Tonic
Ouerlain's aud llaules's Eau Lustralle
Rowland's Macassar Oil, Ox Marrow, Ac.
Also, a full supply of Lubin's Extracts, Soap, Cologne,
ic., all of which will be sold low at moderate prices.
STEVENS,
sep 20?6t] At the Athenaeum, opp. Adelphi Theatre.
A CABD.
I^IIK UNDERSIGNED respectfully Informs the citizens
of Washington that he h.isojx nod a JOB PRINTING
iFFXCK. corm-rof Dand8th streets, where heis prepared
i) execute every description of Job Printing; and he
iop<js to be able to give satisfaction to those who may
favor liiui witli their orders.
Curds, Handbills, Notices, Insurance Policies, Bunk
'hecks, Label", Pamphlets, Acs., he.., printed at short
lot ice. JONATHAN K1RKWOOD.
Washington, Sept. 13,1861.
Qu' Any orders left at the office of the American Tiler
/rapli will be promptly attended to. sep 13?tf
STANDARD FASHION FOB GENTLEMEN'S
HATS, FALL,* 1851.
rSTEVENS, Hatter, wishes to call the attention
1 fj of the hat-wearing public to the beautiful bat in
49^^ traduced by him for the Autumn fashion, believing
t to Mr exceed any hat yet introduced, both in quality
ind model, llis friends and customers are invited to
all on him at the Athenwum, opposite Adelphi Theatre,
sep 13?Oteod
DOUBLE-BABBLL GUNS, &c.
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED a lot of DOUDLE
BARREL OUNS, and GUN FURNITURE, which
we offer at very low prices.
Also. SINGLE-BARREL.
CAMPBELL A COYLE,
Sign of the Anvil, opp. Brown's Hotel.
sep 20?lm*
TO HOUSEKEEFEBS.
7"E have in store now a large and general assortment
\\ of Housekeeping Goods, as follows:
10 pieces superior Linen Sheetings
12 do Duinusk Table Diaper
Spleudid Damask Table Cloths, all sizes
10 pieces best Huckaback Toweling
ti doy.cn superior Damask do
40 do Huckaback Towels, all prices
Splendid stock Tuble Napkins
Brown Linen Table-Cloths
15 pieces French Furniture Prints
10 do Oil-dressed do plain A bordered
40 do t>-4, 10-4, and 12-4 Bleached Sheetings
Table and Piano Covers
Curtaiu Muslins
50 pieces Irish Linens, all grades
10 do Pillow-case Cotton, 4c.
We invite persons in want of the above description
of goods to give us a call, as we pay great attention to
this class of goods. YKRBY A MILLEIt,
t.p 18?1111 No. 6, Pa. av , bet. 7tli A Rth sts.
nOODS BY THE PIECE ? Persons wishing
V JT to buy Bleucbed and Brown Goods by the piece will
tind it greatly to their advantage to give us a call, as we
Have a very large stock of that class of goods, and feel
ligposed to sell thein at as low prices as they cjvn l>e
'?ought in any of the Northern cities. We name, in part?
1 case 10-4 Allendale Sheeting
1 case tf-4 do do
1 case fi-4 and ft 4 " Pillow-Slip" Cotton
1 case New York Mills Sblrtiugtt
1 caw Ijonsdale, first qualit)
15 cases various good makes Shirting, from 6J^ to 12%
cents
20 bales Brown Sheetings and Shirtings
2 casi s Bleached Jeans
2 cases Plaid Cottons
h cases Calicoes, from G cents tip.
Sep 18?lm YERBY A MILLER.
LOOK HEBE!
r?( J PIECES all-wool Flannels, nearly a yard wide, 2&e.
'J'J Brown Cottons as lew as 3 eeuU a yard!
Beautiful Fall Calicoes, froui 4 cents up.
New Cashmeres and Mousncluiiics, pretty and cheap.
Ticking as low as tj cents.
100 pi< ccs blenched Col Ion from 5 conla up. very cheap.
Person* buying to sell ngaln will here find an excellent
assortment of Hosiery, Gloves, Pin-, Tapes, Ac., Ac., at
Baltimore prices. Also, an aranr'nent of Extracts, Co
tmpm. Soup, Brushes, Combs and Fancy article", ahont
ii per cent, b-ss than regular prices! A few Fall style
Uonucts just received. T. B. BH0WN,
t op 6?tr Pa. av., opposite Brown's Hotel.
8TBINGS!
Tl\uT RECEIVED, at the Musical Depot, a fine lot of
? I Violin A Guitar Strings, direct from New York. Also
a fine assortment of Violoncello and tenor Violin Strings;
together with Violin and Vlolonccllo Bows, of all quali
ties, and at all prices, from 25 cents to $6. Persons wish
ing to sccure a bargain in Musical merchandise, should
--all at once and make a selection, as my stock tf instrti
monta is at this time complete. *
GEO. III LRUS,
sep 6?tr south sidu of Pa. av., next to cor. loth st.
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY
T Till. BIBLE DEPOSITORY, corner of E and 10th
A
sep 1?ti' JAMKM NOTTBBa
SUPEBI0B OLD WINES, LIQU0B8, A<l
I NAME IN PART, Wines?lleidM-irk A Co.'s Cham
1 pagne. Claret, Hock, O. L. P. Madeira, Sherry, Lon
don ])ock Port, Hunt A Co.'s Port, Listou, Cictly, .Malaga,
Ac.. Ac.
Brandies?Old London Dock, Otard, Dupuy A Co.,
Pinet, Castillon A Co., A. Selgnefte, Ac.
Whisky?Irish, Scotch, Monongahcla, and Old Rye.
Also, Stou^hton's Bitters, Swiss, Absinth, Ac., Ac.
Fresh I'eaches received every morning.
J AS. T. LLOYD,
Sep 11?tr I'a. av., 3 door* east of 15th st.
CABPETINGS, BUGS, Ac.
U A TING fitted out a room for the sale of Carpetings,
wo intend to keep a large and geucral assurtnunt.
We have just received a large assortment of all grailes.
Also, Itugs, Druggets, Oil Cloths, heavy Mattings
Damask Linen, Floor Cloths, Stair Linen, Ac.
Those in want are respectfully Invib-d tu give us a call.
YERBY A MILLER,
ftnp 18?lm No. 6, Pa. av., bet. 7th and Ktli ?ts.
NEW FALL GOODS!
MOW IS Til K TIME - JUST OPENED!
>1/ v PIECES ricii Hlack Silk Laces, very cheap
?3' ' 10 do. Black Gro de Rhine Silk
60 do. Mousselaine de Laines, at 12e., very good
26 do. Extra do 25 cents
100 do. Calicoes, from 5 cents up '
1(K? do. Bleached Shirtings and Sheeting*
25 do. All-wool W hite and Colored Flannel*
25 do. Bleach**! 11 mi limwn Canton do
%\ do. Irish Linen*, very low
Cloths, Casslmeres, Twewls, Silk and Satin vesfing*
AI*o, white, grey, blaick, aud tancy-colore<l Yarn. Cu*to
iner* will do well hi give me a call, as I have in store a
good assortment of fall goods, and will sell at low price*
WILLIAM R. RILEY,
sep I?tr eoraer 8th ft., oppoait* Cantra market.