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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-30
HAVANA, August Is, 1851.

Dear Sir-rmust be brief in my letter to
you, for my heart is TOO full to write. Forty
eight hours have scarcely elapsed since fifty
fellow beings have been shot like dogs, and
their remains outraged in the most savage and
indecent manner. Fifty men in the prime of
life-ffty men consecrated to liberty-haf
hecatomb of heroes, have been sacrificed on the
altar of freedom Your regular correspondent
will no doubt give you the particulars, and
you will find the names published in the pa
pers. My object in writing these lines is to
lay before my countrymen the department of
A. F. Owen, of Georgia, Consul of the United
States, in regard to these victims of their own
ardent appreciation of the blessings of liberty,
and of their desire to bestow these upon
down-trodden people.
Mr.. Owen, to my personal knowledg dge, was
called on by countryman Of ours, who wished
to learn if he had made any effort to see the
prisoners In reply to the inquiry, the Con-
sui replied, "Oh, these men have been placed
by the President without the pale of the law,
and shall not interfere with them" After
some conversation, and suggestion that they
might not be without the pale of humanity, the
Consul concluded he would write to the Cap
tain General. At two O'Clock (several hours
after the executioI the same gentleman called
again upon the Consul, and was informed that
no reply had been received from the Captain
General Upon further inquiry, the Consul
stated that in his letter he had merely asked for
an interview.
In the lives Of most men there usually oc-
ours some important moment which decides
forever their future fame. A moment when
all rules of etiquette, all formal proceedings
must be thrown aside, and the man, animated
by high and noble impulse, must show by
immediate action the soul that burns within
him; that moment once suffered to pass with
out action can never be recalled, and nothing
but a lifelong regret can atone for it. Such
was the moment that presented itself to Mr..
Owen. do not mean to assert that as Con-
sui he was bound to interfere, but as MAN he
could have ayailed himself of his position and
asked to be permitted to see them. He should
have abandoned etiquette of courts, and per-
sonally asked for the interview; these men had
few hours to live, and he knew it, and every
minutes delay was loss that could not be
repaired. He was laggard in the cause Of hu-
manity. What reply will he make to the faith
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY


Under The direction Of AARON HIGHT PALMER, Of Nelo
York, and WoRTmSGToN GARRErTsoN SNETHEN, Of Ne0
Orleans Attorneys and CbaRseors Of The Sap. Cbart US
This establishment is formed for the following objects
l. For practising law in the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, and conducting professional business before
Congress
q For the prosecution and recovery of all claims in law
or equity, against the United States before Congress
the Executive Departments or against foreign Govern
ments before Boards Of Commissioners
g. For the settlement Of accounts with the State Trea
sury War; Navy Post Office, and Interior Departments,
aud obtaining the remission of fines penalties and for
fixtures for alleged violations of the revenue post Office,
other laws
For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United States from foreign Governments and procu-
ring land warrants and pensions under the various PEN
sion laws Of the United States.
s. For collections generally, embracing debts, legaces,
and nheritances the United States and foreign coun-
tries l.,
O. For the purchase and sale of lands in any Of the
States or Territories Of the Union and loaning moneys
on mortgage of real estate lying therein.
T. For investment Of funds in United States and State
stocks aud oans collection OF the dividends thereon and,
generally the transaction of all business pertaining to
a law, loan and banking agency.
All communications addressed postpaid, to Messrs.
Palmer Snethen, American and Foreign Agency, City
of Washington will receive prompt and faithful attention
PALMER a. SNETlIEN,
June 30-ys Office No 5Carroll Place, Capitol Hill.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
araeorx,s Califoruia Paekage Expre.s.

THE SUBSCRIBERS viii despatch
IN SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two more
n . n -AENN times per month, by Steamships, via
4zzS[z&AA4sAS> CHAaREs aud PANAMA, In charge
- Of parcels, jewelry, yaluables and mall
able matter, which win in all eases arrive IN Ban FRAN
the mail.
We beg 20 announce TO the public that have entered
into oonnexion with the heaviest transportation house ON
the isthmus, who bound TO transport goods
nom Chagres to Panama, advance Of all other Expresses,
and having made arrangements with the u g. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage Of
goods are prepared TO their delivery in San
Francsco within specified time.
In addition TO the superior qualities OF the line for the
transaction Of Merct andise its manifest
the u y Mail and all other competitors in the Transport
aton OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantic States, well known and already generally sp-
preciated BY the public The value OF letter,
delivered by three four days advance other
competition, being properly estimated
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL,
cALLAO, and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and other
1ities on the South American coast, prepared
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which viii be promptly
despatched their destination by agent IN Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once
month THOMPSON a. HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents.
l49 Pear, cor of Wall ST. New York
REFER, BY PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson Low
den, ll5 Wall St. Spoord, Tileston Co.. AZ South St.
Nesmth Co., 30 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., 70 Dey
street 3D.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18

~ REAT chance for Book Agents 10 clear from $500 TO
VI $1,000 ycarl Books OF universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR wORKS-thc most splcnddly
Illustrated volumes Tor families ever issued on the Ame
rican continent, containing than THOUSAND
CRAVINGS, designed and executed by the most eminent
| artists Of England and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined, and
strongly recommended TO superintendent Trustees and
Teachers Of Schools by the following distinguished gentle
His Excelency Hamilton Fish. Ex-Governor Of the
State Of New York; Christopher Morgan, Secretary a.
State, and Superintendent of Common Schools N " T.
Romeyn Beck esq NJ d. Secretary of the Regents Of the
University N. "; the Legislative Committee Colleges
Academies, aud Common Schools Rev. Edward Hitch
cock LII D. President Of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec Is, ls4s.
Mr.. Robert Sdrs-Dear Sir have looked over the
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in
erest and profits and quite surprised at the amount
must have cost you obtain many fine illustrations
while you have active superintendence extensive
business. am also grahed at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books will exert and
not but hope that they will do much 10 oounteract the
effects Of that light and immoral literature which deluges
the land and like the frogs of Egypt, up
the kneadng troughs Of kitchens May you live long
to follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely, your Obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
.The works alluded to as having been examined and
recommended, follows: new and popular Pictorial
Description Of the United States Pictorial History of the
American Revolution Scenes Sketches Of Continental
Europe Description Of Great Britain and Ireland Picto-
rial Family Annual Treasury of Knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book Bible biography Bible History, and second series
Of The Wonders o. the World.
Gentlemen of responsibility and OF good address wanted
TO sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu.
lars of the principles and profits Of the Agency will be
given application either personally by letter. The
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar 2t- 12S Nassau street, NY.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.

GEoRGEToWN. September 1872 m.
In my report yesterday of the proceedings of
the Reform meeting, unintentionally omitted
to mention, that at the conclusion of the meet
ing Mr.. Semmes, of Washington, large prop
erty holder in Georgetown, moved that the
Chair appoint committee to draft suitable re-
solutions upon the subject of retrocession, to
be presented to meeting which is to be held
at an early day. The Chair asked for time to
make suitable selection.
Coal is gassy and so is fattery; but while
the COS Of coal serves for many useful purposes,
the gas of fattery is like the tanning of the
vampire-it lulls to sleep while it sucks away
the life's blood.
The -four market remains steady at last quo
tations-the supply and demand both limited.
Sales of several hundred barrels at $3.814@
1854. Grain market unchanged.
Don't forget the extensive sale of sugar and
molasses which takes place at IL o'clock to.
morrow. These sugars are selected by com.
petent judges, with an eye to the District Of
Columbia and Alexandria trade, and are always
of the very best qualities.
Workmen are busy this morning removing
the roof from the warehouses on Bridge street,
formerly occupied by Mr.. James Robertson as
bacon stores; w. ii. Tenney, esq, having pur-
chased them, and commenced putting upon
them an additional story.
ArriVdLs-Schr. Fair American, Cockrell,
Eastern shore, Va, to William H. Edes; schr.
Cleopatra, Smith, Salisbury, to Pickrell &
Dickson; schr. Atarah, Norris, Baltimore, to
Wheatley g. Walker.
iSailed.-Schr. Jealous, Landon, Baltimore /;
schr. Charles Kent, North, Baltimore.
From some cause unknown here, there have
been no arrivals by canal for two days.
EIprTpn
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
WIN. GOODRICH cos MERCANTILE LAW
wv AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.

TAPPAN a DOUGLASS, New York.
II. RUSSELL A CO., Gate Geo. W. GordonD Boston
J. ID. PRATT a Co, Baltimore.
WIN. B. PIERCE CO, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW h Co, 81. Louis.
VIM b. PIERCE CO.. Louisville.
This we'll known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers, and Bankers, to nvestiga
ton its system and grstutous test Of its records Of the
standing and responsibility traders in the u States.
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year. open offices in Cincinnati Louisville st. Louis,
and New 0rlcans these in connection with long
tabished Offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore,
enable 10 offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
are unequacd.
We prepared TO make collections in any Of the States,
Territories Canada England ireland, Scotland France
Germany, and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention 10 old and doubtful debts in
the collection Of which class have extraordinary facii
ties, and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneys
In the United States at all times prepared 70 iur
ns you ratuitousy the names OF good and responsible
LAWYERS In any part the United States and Canadas
Connected with our Agency Commissioner for near
" all the States who is enabled TO afford every facility
and legal rm for preparing accounts te for immediate
us. thereby avoiding dslay c.r fatal TO the collection
81 debt. mar ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
BETTER THAN GOLD!

PORTSMOUTH, July 9, 1851
Mr.. j. e. BousH-Dear Sir feel it duty to make
known the benefit have derived from DR.. Hampton's
VEGETABLE TINCTURE. For a number of years |
suffered from disease but TO greater degree for the last
three years One of the forms of my disease dyspep
STA. From this dreadful maady suffered to such
tent that life really burden. The attack of it
different to that any other person Of whom
have heard; at times it like the palptaton Of the
heart; there constant humping and beating with
out ntermsson about the region of heart chest and
stomach of the attacks would last for weeks my
stomach much dstended, with constant pain great
weakness, and constipation of the bowels. could not
cat the most simple food without pain also suffered
greatly from disease of the kidneys with pain
in the back, that could walk only with great difficulty
tried nearly all Of the most celebrated patent medicines
Of the day, but found relief had also the best med
cal attendance One Of my physicians frankly told me il
was OF no use for me TO DO paying him for advice as he
could do me good. gave up almost in despair and
thought my disease certainly ncurable.
AT this juncture heard of Ilamptons Vegetable Tine
ture refused TO give It trial, although persuaded by
my friends until my purchased few bottles and
most happy effect my confidence increased, and
after taking three bottles, my dyspepsia disease of the
stomach, nearly If not entirely cured. l feel
myself man, and In better health than for years
am certain the in my made by this Hamp
toms Vegetable Tincture alone. Since my have
recommended the tincturc to number Of my friends,
who have also been relieved by It, Some of the cures
have been as rapid and equally wonderful as mine
present my respects to Messrs Mortimer Mowbray,
its value is above price; and from my cure and what
have of its effects others, shall feel II my
duty to recommend it 70 the suffering have doubt
many valuable lives will be prolonged by Its hope
the afflicted will cast aside their preudices and give II
trial. Yours most respectfully, (Signed)
JOHN LUKE
The above is extracted from letter from gentleman
sixty years of age, and Of high character lie says
have given but faint idea Of my suierings; feel mad
equae TO the task" We also have received In the last
few days. letters from two OF most worthy and we'll
known citizens, giving two remarkable of spinal
disease. But yesterday of the oldest merchants
ported that he cured of neuralgia of the head,
years standing and so bad that his teeth fell out from its
effects. Call and letters. Was there ever many
cures, wonderful cures made by any other medicine.
All ask of the afflicted is that they try Hampton's
Vegetable Tncture the great purifier Of the blood and
for all chronic diseases dyspepsia, rheumatism,
scroula, and all complaints Of the stomach bowels &C.
MORTIMER a M0WBRAY,
General Agents. Baltimore ST.
Also for sale by @. Stott Co.. Washington, d. c.
Joseph Moffett, 9TH ST., near r.
r. s. I. Cissell, Georgetown.
jy 16-3m c. G. Berry Alexandria, Va.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
SILK GOODS.
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D0wEN McNAMEE I12 and ia broadway, New
ID York. have in store, and will reseive by early
packets and steamers very extensive assortment OF
French, German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the and richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards are now ready
country, and particularly our old friends and custom
assured that every attention has been paid 20
present stock Of goods unequacd either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country
Many Of richest goods manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted the best trade ia the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles of our stock:
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and 0rgandies.
Pich printed silk Tissues new article.
New style English poplins.
Barcge de LANES Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English. Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Gmghams
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shswls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest STYLE
Bombazincs, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Iaces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description
Kid Gloves, best manufacture
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery
Long aud Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantias, great variety.
Pongec and Spitalfeld Handkerchief.
Italian Crayats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above
Also suchcws Sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Bay State
Plaid Long Shawlc Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Baregos Satins Silk Scarfs Suspenders, Plain black and
high coored Mousene de LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons, Serges, Satin
Nesings, &c.
~ Those who visit this market for SIX Goods who
would consult their interest, and who desire see
stock unsurpassed in department at the very low
est market prices, are respectfully invited to call.
A--
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
PATENT LIGHTNING RODS.

SPRATT, ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRO
y. METALLURGIST, and Double Tdtentee Of the I'M
prored Lightning RodsThese superior Rods Of
BOMBED anneaed ron with zinc protectors and electro
positive clements combined in their manufacture, thus
rendering them equal to copper conductors They
in ten feet lengths, with accurately fitted brass
connecting joints entire new style Of metallic (pa-
tented attachments for brick frame buidings also,
glass isolators Of novel and ingenious construction,
(pntented,) forming lock; the whole mounted with a
solid platinum silver point patented twelve inches long,
surrounded ut the base with the angular gold
gative magnets, which possess the power TO exraor
binary extent Of dscharging the opposite elements Of the
most fearful Thunderstorm and embrace the entire per.
fiction Of science up to the present time. In addition
thoy furnished with angular goldplated negative
magnets thus guarding lateraly, the whole constituting
the most magnificent aud sentconductor presented
to tho public.
All orders left with the subscriber, or with Mr.. A.
Duffy, opposite National Itegenccr Office 9TH street.
will be promptly attended to.
jy 23-6td&1aw6w* O. W. HEYD0N, Agent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

DeUoted 10 african Colonization and Civilization,
10 Literature and General Intelligence.
rTHE undersigned propose 70 publish, in the City Of
Il Washington, weekly newspaper bearing the above
tite and dedicated TO sound morality in Politics, To the
Union OF the States TO the Of African Colonization
and Civilization and to all topics Of high and general
interest their country and mankind. They will
deayor to impress upon the People and Government Of
the United States and Of the several States the Importance
Of coonizing in Africa with their consent the free
people Of color Of this country and such may become
free They will communicate TO the public all important
information they obtain in regard TO the Geography
Exploration, Resources, Commerce and Population Of At
rca the Of the Slave Trade and the
adapted for its suppression and will enforce the duty
union among all Christian denominations In efforts TO diff
fuse the knowledge Of Arts Liberty, and Christianity
among the barbarous people Of that Continent.
They viii aim TO render the journal instructive and
useful Family Newspaper, and to for its columns
as the public favor shall enable Them contributions lite
rary and scientific, of decided merit.
Tar CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be Of the size Of the
Home Journal National Era, and exceed in size the
Tagenoer the Union Of this city, and with but few
advertisements will be nearly filed with matter designed
TO he OF interest 10 its readers
II will be printed with type, fine white paper,
and in mechanical execution, be equal to the best
papers in the country.
TERSs-The Christtdn iSates1nan will be two dollars a
year, payable in advance.
Postmasers others, who may be pleased 10 act a.
voluntary agents, viii he responsible TO those who may
pay TO them subscriptions and TO the order Of such
SCENTS, or to any who may make remttances for the
Christian Sdttsuldn 1t will be supplied on the following
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18

A DANGEROUS RAT-CAToHER.-The Sussex
IN. J.) Herald states that a man in the employ
Of Mr. VIM. Morris, in Newton township, killed
a rattesnake having eight rattles, in the loft
Of his barn, few days ago. He was in the
act of lifting some sheaves of grain, when he
discovered the dangerous reptile. He imme-
diately sounded his rattle, and placed himself
in position for deadly contest. On opening
the body, it was found to contain full grown
rat, which had apparently just been caught and
swallowed whole.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
INSTRUCTION I'M MUSIC.


rTNHE UNDERSIGNED wishes to acquant his friends
and the public that he will continue the duties Of his
profession in giving instruction the Piano and in Yo
cal Music also lessons given the Organ and Seraphne
with the Science of Harmony at his residence the
private dwellings Of his pupils.
The arrangements arc such that pupils commencing or
already advanced in their musical studies can at their
option, receive such lessons may best promise Their
Improvement 1t is Also of serious interest to those who
wish to be well instructed in music that they should be
gin and follow the first OF lessons in regular
order possible, as all future will depend upon
IT,
His recommendations for in teaching for the last
ten years in Washington and vicinity of the highest
character and he feels confident that able impart
instruction in easy, brief and profitable manner. He
socs early call from those interested that they
may convenient hours for their lessons. All
cessary information will be given to persons by calling
at his residence, Oath street. between and streets
by leaving their names at the music stores of Mr.
Davis, Mrs. Anderson and at the Musical Depot of Mr.
George Hilbus where orders left will be puncually at
tended to. j. f. SCHEEL,
0rganist Of Trinity Church (P. E.,) and
au 21-eo6m Teacher of Music, Washington.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-18
First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

KNABE Il GEHLE, Manufacturers,
$1,000 Nos. 4, Q, 8, o and IL Eutaw street, Bal
NH hi timore. New tributes to the excellence
= x v Of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute, their last exhibition, awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano, and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recoected that in 1S4S Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and not to
be lightly regarded. We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them to the public with
fdcnce might not otherwise ayow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by 10 give satisfaction they may
be exchanged within xix months from day Of sale. The
durability OF workmanship further guarantee for
FIVE years.
Having just completed large additions to Manufac
tory, hope to supply all who may honor with
aeir patronage. and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted TO the climatea very inn
portant matter and which have made careful
study-to call and examine various styles, which
constantly finishing, and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in OF the highest praise by the
following eminent artists, whose certificates be
at Warerooms Charles rochsa the great composer
and musical director 10 Mad A. Bishop; Mr.. Geo Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distin
yuShed performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom Pianos constantly used,
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them
v refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange
Pianos hired and tuned MARIA