In the few days of its infancy it has already casually shown its usefulness in the relief, in various ways, of the anxieties of thousands; and, when such a sure means of relief is available to the public at large, the amount of its usefulness becomes incalculable.

An instance or two will best illustrate this quality of the Telegraph.
"A family in Washington was thrown into great distress by a rumor that one of its members had met with a violent death in Baltimore the evening before.

Several hours must have elapsed ere their state of suspense could be relieved by the ordinary means of conveyance.

A note was dispatched to the telegraph rooms at the Capitol requesting to have inquiry made at Baltimore.

The messenger had occasion to wait but _ten minutes_ when the proper inquiry was made at Baltimore, and the answer returned that the rumor was without foundation.