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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
From the Daily News, Norfolk. Va,

"To the advocates of those principles, which
bore with such irresistible force the present ad-
ministration into power, the late unexpected
triumph Of the national democracy of New
York over the traitorous hordes of freesoilism
must ever be a subject of pride and exultaton.
1t is one of these great events which, in coming
years, will loom up in the history of our politi.
cal system, as fixed fact, in support of the
republican theory, that there is enough of vir-
tue in free people to resist the influence of
bribery and corruption in the hands of politi.
cal der4agogues, and to preserve their liberty
in its original purity, despite the threats of gov
eminent officials, or the temptations of public
patronage. Without the benefit of previous
preparation, and in the absence of that tho.
rough party organization so essential to politi.
cal success, the national democracy of New
York have met their INSCRIPTIONS and treache-
rous adversaries. With no weapons but those
Of patriotism and devotion to principle. op-
posed to the gold and physical force of their
enemies, they have fought the good fight,
and terminated the struggle by glorious vic.
tory. The result will be the total annihila.
ton of the freesoi influence, and the final
cleansing of this element of rottenness and cor
ruption from the ranks of the democratic party.
No crocodile tears, no hypocritical contrition,
no pretended repentance, for mercenary and
dishonorable ends, on the part Of these politi.
cal knaves, can in future enable them to an
proach the regenerated fold of democracy, or
subject :. the democratic party Of New York to
the fiery ordeal through which it has passed
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

separated ourselves from the mosLer country
when, after sanguinary war Of seven years, we
made good that declaration, and founded, a
government of our own on republican princi
plies, there was fear, and well grounded fear,
that almost unlocked for success, and its nat
ural consequence-great exultation, would lead
us to extremes and betray us into excuses
Such were the fears of some of our wisest
statesmen and most illustrious patriots
Under the influence of such feelings, fears,
and sentiments, strong party, led by men EN-
inent for ability, and of shining virtues, endea
vored to impress on our federative system some
of those strong features, that more properly per-
tain to monarchical government.
Under the influence of the same fears, feel
ings, and sentiments, most of the colonies re-
tanned in their constitutions, after they became
States many of those features that were en-
grated on them by English prejudice, and for
eign.attachment to strong government.
Our Constitution, adopted in 1887, guarantees
to every State in the Union q republican form
of government But, fresh from protracted
revolutionary struggle-fearful of hurtful ex-
cesses, and retaining indeed some of those
ideas to which they had been accustomed from
infancy, and under the influence of which they
had been raised-ideas favorable to strong
government-some of the best and wisest states
men in the different colonies-or rather States,
brought their powerful influence so to bear, as
to induce q retention of those features in their
constitutions that show a cautious distrust Of
the people.
Years passed. We grew and we prospered.
The people of the States became more and
more enlightened. The more intelligent the
better informed they became, the more distinctly
they saw.that by withholding proper powers from
themselves, they seriously damaged their inte-
rests and damaged the great cause of human
liberty.
One State after another assembled, through
their chosen representatives in convention, to
amend and remodel the Constitution in con.
formity to their wants and interests. Popular
features were engrafted--where aristocratic
features existed before. The right of suffrage,
before so restricted, was extended. Political
power was more equally diffused. Now, we
are happy to say most of the States have so
changed their constitutions as to embody in them
the great progressive, and properly progressive,
ideas of the age.
That there is little danger of the people run
ming into lawlessness, extravaganza, and ex-
tremes, we think the two cases referred to
by the Mtelhgencer satisfactorily demonstrate.
There is more tyranny in unbounded license
and riotous selfindulgence, than in oppressive
restrictions even. The sober good sense of this
people led them to brave all the perils, uncer-
tainties, and horrors of seven years war, to
get rid of the latter. The same good sense
will lead them to avoid the former.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
pse The following named members of Con-

No. The following named members of Con-
press. in addition to those heretofore announced,
have arrived in the city: Hon. John Slidell, Of
Louisiana; Hon. Tappan Wentworth, of Mass;
Hon. Colin NJ Ingersoll and Hon. James I.
Pratt, Conn. Hon. Hiram Walbridge, Hon. R.
W. Peckham, Hon. John J. Taylor, Hon. Geo.
Hastings, New York; Hon. Samuel Lilly, n.
J.; Hon. VIM. Eyerhart and Hon. John Nc.
Culloch, Penn; Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks,
Ia; Hon. Thomas Richey, Ohio; Hon. Sam
uel Clark, Michigan; Hon. John s. Phelps,
Missouri.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

H1r Members of the two houses of Congress
are arriving daily. Many visitors are follow.
ing in their train. BY Saturday we presume
that nearly all the members win be here Mon
day is looked to with great interest. The organ
ization of the two houses is a matter of great
interest to the whole country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

From the Camden, New Jersey, Democrat
We find long and able editorial article, de
voted to the consideration of New York poll
tics and the course of the administration in re
gard to them.
The article thus concludes:
"The fraction of northern freesoilers who
after their utter discontinue in l848, protested
desire to re-unite with the national democ
racy, was small and insignificant. Their re-
union was unsought for by the national democ
racy. 1t was q volunteer act of their own
Their acquiescence in the presidential nomina.
ton Of 1852, was of no sort of importance.
Their refusal to support that nomination could
not, in the smallest degree, have affected the
result. The policy, therefore, of conciiating
them, in preference to all others, is novel and
extraordinary. But the policy of the admins
tration becomes perfectly inexplicable, achen,
for the purpose Of such Cancellation, it inuolves
itself an hostilities to the national democrats
whose devotion to the Union and the party
never faltered-and to which devotion the ad.
ministration may be said-in fact to owe its
existence For it needs no oracle to inform
US, that had the Van Buren, freesoilers been in
the ascendency in 1852, no General Pierce
would have been President in 1853.
We say il, therefore, more in sorrow than
otherwise, that the attitude Of q portion Of the
administration, towards the national democracy
of New York, is subject of regret, chagrin,
and modification. The democracy of New
Jersey have no sympathy for freesoilers, what
ever may be their disguise. They never could
obtain foothold here. The New Jersey DEM
ocracy is a unit. They regained their ascen-
dency in this State under the banner Of the
Constitution, the Union and the compromise
measures. Their sympathies, therefore, are
with the national democracy everywhere. The
administration they consider bound, by every
principle of honor, sound policy, Justice and
patriotism, to sustain the national democracy-
to look to them for support--to rely upon them
as its original, true, and natural friends; to
consult their wishes, pursue their policy, be
controlled by their interests, and to entrench
itself upon the foundation Of their principles
ANY other foundation would be too narrow,
and could not fail in the end to prove hollow
and treacherous; any other support must prove
feeble and Intellectual
1T is in no spirit of rash and empirical vati-
cination--but by the sober light of experience,
illuminating the coming steps of future events,
and with perfect knowledge of the national
democracy that we say--that splendid and
glorious career is before General Pierce, which
he may realize if he chooses, or he may witness
the promise of spendor and glory fade like the
unsubstantial fabric Of dream and clouds
and darkness veil the horizon Of his setting
sun. He has but to fulfil the reasonable ex-
pectatons of his own original friends--the true
national democracy, in deed and spirit, and he
cannot fail of success"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
We find the following article in our neigh
Dor, the Intelligencer, of yesterday morning:
Common Sense VS.. Jacobinism.

Common Sense VS.. JacObinism.
"The sound sentiment recently exhibited by
two of the States of the Union Massachusetts
and Rhode Island) in rejecting radical and
mischievous innovations in their organic law is
very encouraging in these days Of reckless pro-
erosion. 1t is subject Of qualification to
every friend of order and good government
when it is seen that the conservative principle
is still predominant in the mass of the people
of any of the States of our Union. Our
readers will recollect that but short time ago
a convention was called in Massachusetts, with
view TO form a new constitution for that COM
monwealth. In the election Of delegates to
the convention, by evil combinations of certain
factions among the people, the "destructives"
prevailed, and majority of the convention
agreed upon a constitution embracing within
its provisions some of the most pernicious Of
progressive notions Among these was one
which was worthy of place in Jack Cades
system of government, namely, to constitute
Jurors judges of the law as well as of the facts,
the effect of which would have been in short
time to render an independent judiciary al.
together unnecessary. This was one only Of
the innovations attempted in the new constitu
ton others tending to increase and promote
the influence of factious spirit and to prevent
all cOunIeraCuOu vi VIC part VI lne CohoCi'a
tive power were introduced. But the system
thus concocted was submitted to the ratihca-
ton Of the people, and, being subjected to their
careful scrutiny, they saw that it was at vari-
ance with the wise lessons of their fathers and
their own good sense, disorganizing in its
principles, and dangerous to good government,
and they rejected IL.
"In the State of Rhode Island, as our
readers are aware, the triumph of conserva-
tism has, under similar circumstances, been
even more signal than in the sister State of
Massachusetts,. May it be perpetuar'
The facts adverted to and commented on, by
the Latettigenccr, furnish emphatic testimony
of what we have always regarded as an estab.
lished truth-that the people are capable Of
selfgovernment.
When we thus express ourselves we do not
mean to 60 the length of saying that tribe of
cannibals, or nation Of savages are capable
Of selfgovernment. We mean an enlightened
people, in civilized and christianized country.
1t is mistake to suppose that when such a
people are entrusted with power--we should
rather say, choose to exercise the powers and
rights inherent in them-that they will abuse
those powers and rights. Our history, as a ma.
ton, is practical and conclusive refutation OF
that argument
When, as thirteen colonies of the British
crown, we were driven to resistance by oppres,
sion-and, by our declaration Of Independence
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
AN EXAMPLE 10 YOUNG MrN.-Twenty wears

AN EXAMPLE TO You've MEN Twenty years
ago, Professor Henry went to Albany from the
country, as teacher, upon salary of $500 q
year, He was then young man, with very
limited means and without family influence !;
but he had industry, integrity, indomitable en-
ergy, and resolve to be somebody. He has
worked his way high up the hill of science has
now worldwide reputation, and is model
man for the imitation Of the young men Of our
country. What will not integrity and persever-
ance do for a man.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

VA Lewis Lewiston, proprietor Of a clothing
establishment in Providence, r. J., issued than ks
giving proclamation of his own, in which, after
thanking Almighty God and the people for the
measure Of success already vouchsafed to him, he
invited the whole world, "and the rest OF man.
kind, TO take dinner with him on thanksgiving
day.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

during this brief period Of the present admins
tration. The signal victory gained over the
enemies of the Constitution, in the late cleo
ton in the State of New York, has assured the
country in language that cannot be misunder-
stood, that the great democratic party cannot
be abolitionized, by the presence of disguised
traitors in its midst, and has taught the salu-
tary lesson to the impolitic advisers of the Pre-
sident, that the interference of the agents of the
federal government, in the local affairs Of the
several States, is not only unconstitutional,
and unjust, but is not to be tolerated, under
any pretence whatever, by free, and an en-
lightened people. The people of New York
have, in times gone by, had as good an oppor-
tunity of weighing the merits of the freesoil
party of the State, as the President himself, or
the most sagacious member of his cabinet, and
they have proclaimed to the world, in trumpet
tones, their appreciation Of abolition honesty
and sincerity. 1t is folly to attempt the recon.
Citation of enemies, who are foes upon princi
pie, at the expense and humiliation Of those
who have borne the heat and burden of the
day not as base hrelings, but as friends of the
noble cause in which they have been engaged.
If the President still retains inviolate the
pure national sentiments, which caused the
people Of this country, as with one voice, to
proclaim him the chief magistrate of the
Union, it is not yet too late to extricate him
self from the errors into which he has been
plunged, by the unfortunate influences around
him. He has not, by one instance of mistaken
policy, forfeited the confidence of the national
democracy Of the Union. The odium may be
made to rest on those alone, who have heaped
his misfortunes upon him, and whom the re-
lentless verdict of public opinion, has already
consigned to an ignominious political grave"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

VA The chief engineer of the Cincinnati Fire
department, IN his late report to the city council,
recommends the building of four steam fire-en-
gines,. with such improvements as may be sug-
gested by the one now in use. He also recon-
mends the creation of fund TO be used solely for
the use OF disabled fremen who may receive inju-
res while in the service OF the city
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

va A project is on foot to construct 1fnrbor
in Block Island, which is situated in the Atlantic
ocean, 20 miles northeast of Montauk Point
There is on the island remarkable salt pond or
lake, covering an area OF about 1000 acres, with
depth of 10 10 20 fathoms OF water This Is sepa-
rated from the ocean by strip of land or sandy
shore, about ten rods wide, across which il is pro-
posed to cut channel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

DEATH OF A CAPTAIN IN THE MARINE CoRps.
The veteran Captain ]. l.. G. Hardy, u. S.
marine corps, died on the 26th instant at New
York city, after some forty years of service.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

Marriage Licenses.-During the month OF
November, the clerk of the court issued upwards
eighty-sx marriage licenses.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

The National, tonight presents a new at
traction in the person of Yrca Matthias the cele-
DRAFTED Russian danseuse, added to the interesting
doings Of the Ravels.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

The National Magazine for December we
have received from Messrs. Gray & Ballanyne, on
7h street. This publication is devoted to litera-
ture, art and religion. In interest, style and en-
beshments tits not inferior 10 that Of the Harpers
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

G. P. R. James, and family, are at Wizards
hotel. .
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

NJ The PRINTERS employed on the daily
papers OF Cincinnati are on q strike.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
From the Maryland state Capitol Gazette.


"The result ofthe late New York contest be-
tween the Sewardites, Van Burenites, and ma
tional democrats is now definitely determined ;
and the first disastrous consequences of the
strange infatuation which has characterized the
course of the cabinet toward their political
brethren of New York, have been realized.
The power of the empire State has, by ma
jority of from twenty-five to thirty thousand,
passed into the hands of the friends and fol.
lowers of w. II. Seward. We heartily deplore
the course of events by which this result has
been produced; but we would have regarded as
a greater calamity the triumph of that perfidi-
Gus and corrupt faction with which the fortunes
of the present administration have been sought
to be identified. The national democracy of
New York have won glorious victory, against
both national and State patronage, and all the
influences of political power, over their COM
bined freesoil and "soft opponents; and, by
the decisive majority of four thousand, thrown
back upon their antagonists the name of fac
ton.
"While, then, we regret to witness the tri-
umph of Sewardism, we rejoice to see the i'm
pudence and treason Of the freesoilers, and the
clumsy and gratuitous interference of the cabi
net, SO signally and emphatically rebuked. We
feel proud Of the purity and incorruptibility of
the democrats of New York; and we see in
them an additional guaranty Of State rights and
the perpetuity of the Union. We are not, and
never shall be, of those who think to secure the
inviolability of the Constitution by fostering
the strength of hypocritical traitors; we think
it safer to rely upon the integrity of old, long
tested and orthodox democrats When the
heterogeneous body of New York politicians,
which the present cabinet has cemented to-
gether with public plumber shall have crum-
bled, as it must, into its original elements, and
when the freesoilers shall have carried that
strength derived from government patronage
to give influence to another and more congo
NAL coalition-with their natural allies, the
Sewardites-we shall look with hopeful conf
dence, for the defence Of southern rights and
the principles of the Constitution, to the pro-
scribed, but faithful, firm, and fearless national
democracy Of New York.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

Harper's Magazine for December has been
laid on our table by friend Shngton. This
number is not inferior any OF its predecessors in
the interest Of its articles and the beauty of its
illustrations. The circulation of this periodical
has reached $4,000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

Risley's Variete.-This fine establishment is
doing profitable business, and will well recon-
pense the proprietor for his extensive outlay To-
night will be presented, for the first time, the in
tensey interesting drama Of Satan in Paris, in
which Mrs. Howard will personate the Mysteri-
GUS Stranger. Mr.. Risley has increased his pop
uarty by putting the seats of the family circle at
35 cents.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

Accident.-On Tuesday, huckster, named
Mrs. kaufman, while in street, between Fourth
and Fifth streets, on her way home, was thrown
from her market-wagon, zone Of the wheels strik-
ing some prominent obstruction0 and by this oc-
currence her collar-bone was broken, and the old
lady otherwise injured. She was kindly attended
to by citizens in that part Of Washington, and con-
veyed to her residence, where the necess ary sur
gical relief was administered.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01

The Weather.-Two of "the oldest inhabi.
tants," who lived here before the city laid out,
say, that never before, within their recollection,
has there been such pleasant weather as that win
which we were blessed during the autumn just
closed. With the exception of heavy snow storm
in October, there have been but few unpleasant
wintry days. . The Indian summer twas Of lon
ger continuance than usual, and seems to be yet
lingering in this meridian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-06-27

WAa sErwExN PxAu AND BOLIVIA Tho New
York Journal Of Commerce publishes several ex.
tracts OF letter from officer on board the Peru
Wan steamer Of war Amazones, showing that war
between Peru and Bolivia is inevitable, If not al.
ready begun. Peruvian war steamer was at
issy at last accouets and TO proceed la three or
four days to attack the Bolivian port Cobija. Thu
following is an extract of letter dated Lima,
May 26
One of the hostile acts on the part of Bolivia was
the embargo OF 500 horses, coming from Buenoa
Ayres for the Peruvian Government Belsu, the
President OF Bolivia, declares by his conduct that
be is anxious Tor war. Tne insults which Peru fire.
quenty receives from him as well as his declining
10 give any satisfaction, and refusing enter into an
arrangement regarding the coin, make 1t necessary
fer US to take up the Gauntlet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-06-27
THE LATEST NEWS.
Additional by the Northern Light.

NEW yoRK, June o4--The passengers by
,ho Norhern Light, 400 in number, were
hrou-hi from San Francisco by the steamer
Rro,ber Jonathan. The transit of the 18th
INNS was effected 10 40 hours, the men being in
cood order.
The Brother Jonathan, on coming out of
San Francisco, passed the steamer Golden
GATE going IN
Among The passengers by the Northern
LIGHT is J. b Kerr, late charge 10 Nicaregus.
With regard to the duel about to be fought
between Senator Gwin and the Hon. ]. w. Nc.
Corkle, correspondent writes that il was 10
be Tough on the morning the steamer left.--
The weapons were to be rifles, aud the distance
thirty PAGES. The friends of the parties had
been irving for the previous twenty four hours
10 arrange the affair amicably without avail
Mr. Marshall acts as the friend of MIR. McCor.
kle, and Mr.. Cameron, naval officer, as the
friend Of Senator Gwiu.
The steamers Cores and California, for Pa.
asu,a, wee to leave on the LIST. The latter
had owe, - $4,000 i, gold dust on freight
The prioclp.t shippers are: Page, Bacon g.
TO ! i 400 600; B. Davidson, 100000; Bur
cow, x Co.., 100000; Adams & Co., $780,.
Gu0 " r,is, Fargo & Co 100000.
iae Sonora expedition was still talked Of
The San Francisco Times says that Balti.
more clipper, lying in the harbor, has been en-
EAged 10 convey tue party 10 tneir destination.
The ship Jamestown has arrived al San
Francisco, with later adviees from China. Her
dates are to April 9th.
The Captain reports that the rebels had been
completely defeated at Nankin, aud driven
away from the city walls with terrible slaugh.
ter The dead and wounded were literally
piled one on the top Of the other.
MARKETS.
Saa Frdscisco, May 29.-The transactions
for the week in provisions and hreadstuffs have
been large. Provisions closed at slightly i'm.
proved prices. Flour was hardly so firm.
May 3l.-There has been a fair jobbing blu.
siness done in Flour Io>day at slig htly lower
rates. Inspected Gallego sold al $40 S7uIl
Mess Pork is held at $23. Small sales of clear
Pork at S2s. Lard IN kegs i5!; hams 90; but
Ter 33a 30. Turpenline had declined to 81 SO
al 81.
June Flour had closed a shade lower
Provisions had slightly improved. There has
been large transactions in both articles during
the past week.