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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

WArRRiSG PLAck.-Thc Herald OF to-
day reminds US oi the approach If the
"Watering Place Season." by reopen
ing its batteries upon Newport and puff
ing in the same breath and from the
same motive, Cape May. As the New
port landlords claim to have made more
money last year. despite the daily op-
position OF the Herald, than during any
former season. we presume they will not
object TO this renewal OF hostilitiss. -.
The Proprietors Of Hotels look upon
these attacks, very much as the Old
Ocean looked upon Mrs. Parting ton,
when she came down TO the beach to
brush the aves back with her broom.
IN. y. Minor.
You are precisely right, Col. Fuller ;
II Bennett should cease making his
attacks on Newport, we should raise a
subscription and tender j. to him, as black
mail, and thus induce him 10 continue
in the same course he did last year, Tor
he rendered the place great service a,
that time, and will undoubtedly do SO
again, by similar course Of action.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

Mr.. King has gone home to die. Load
ed with honors which he can no longer
enjoy, he turns his steps, weaker every
hour, towards The place where centre
all his domestic associations. Death In
a foreign land is always bitter II seem
ed especially to him who, during his
whole lie, had received such continual
and distinguished marks Of the public
favor. Few men have had so succ essful
political career, and few men have
gone through j, with better reputation
for personal honor and pure intention.
Mr.. King has never stood in the from,
rank Of the statesmen Of his day, but he
Is man Of more than ordinary talents.
and by the better qualities Of the heart,
he has attached to him troops of friends,
who watched with sorrowing eyes his
decaying strength. He falls with all
the good wishes Of his country, and
partisan feeling, which was never very
bitter towards him, loses all it's force
aS he closes his eyes upon the scenes Of
earthly honors, to oren them, we all
hope, upon a brighter and q better
world.-Proridenee Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

We are graiiGed 10 learn tina, William
Hunter, ESQ, Chief Clerk Of the Depart
meni OF State, who has for several
weeks been confined To his home by
serious indispo'i,ion. has 90 far recover
ed ss to be able to resume the perfor.
nance OF his Official duues. Republic.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

The Bateman Children were baptised
lately by Rev. DR.. ClapP, at the st.
Charles Hotel, New Orleans, before " a
large and fashionable audience"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

O-We received Telegraphic des.
patch, last evening, informing us that
George Turner, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Collector Of this port, and Milton
Hall, Esq, an Inspector. We have no
further information, and shall awai,
further advices before commenting on
the appointments.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

IL The Maine Liquor Law was de-
feated in the Canadian Legislature by
a vote Of 80 10 2S.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

April FooLs.-A good story is
told ola coun,ryman who accidently
dropped his pocket-book in one Of the
streets of Boston, on the Is; inst, con-
talning the snug little sum oi $500.
+; sslng along, he soon had occasion 10
use il, when he discovered that it was
lost. Turning directly around and re-
tracing his steps, he was surprised to
see i, lying OF the sidewalk, surrounded
by about dozen loalers, who, he said,
he would not trust with three cents,
each intent on enjoying joke upon
the man who picked i, up. Several
had passed al. licked it supposing it
~ be trick.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

The soul oi liberty 10 the love Of
law, says the German philosopher
Klepstotk. A truly noble sentiment
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

In whatever shape evil comes, we
are apt to exclaIu with Hamlet, Take
any shape but that"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

Gt At meeting OF the Town Coun-
Gil on Menday evening, Mr.. Charles
Brownell was elected Street Commits
sioner it is an excellent appointment,
and will give very general satisfaction.
--a-d we are confident that he will
make very efficient officer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

F.Rx.-The Dade county, Ga, court
house at Trenton, was burned down on
the 18th inst. The clerks books Of tho
superior and inferior courts, together
with all the papers, were destroy ed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

THB vICs Chariessen,
april ls.-Vice President King went
up the Alabama Saturday He 10 sinks
ing slowly, and no hopes are entertain
oil Of his recovery.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

a FOOLS DECISION. A poor bee gar,
in Paris, being very hungry, stayed SO
long in IA cooks shop who was dashing
up meat, that his stomach was saifed
with only tie smell thereof The
cholerIc. covetous cook demanded OF
hlm To pay for his breakfast. The poor
man denied it, and it was referred 10
the decision Of the mex. man that should
pass by, who chanced to be most
notorious idiot. He determined that the
poor mans money should be pu' belwixt
empty dishes, and the CO ok recompcnscd
by lis singing, as he was satisfied wit IA
only the smell OF the cooks meat. -
Fuiier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-04-21

rPortIand Is Maine law city why
did not the citizens elect Neal Dow
Mayor Will somebody answer that ]
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
THE THEATR

The National theatre was the scene of great
attraction on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The harlequin comic pantomime Of the Green
Monster drew crowded houses. The brilliant
scenes, the gorgeous embellishments, the ra-
pid transformations, the magical metamor-
phoses exhibited in this pantomime are truely
astonishing. These knights contend for the
hand of the heroine Rosalie AS the panto-
mime is burlesque, they do some very I'M
knighhy things. The white knight conquers
the others. But the heroine will not accept
him. She loves Harlequin. Harlequin en-
cages in combat with the white knight and
overpowers him. After many trials and per-
secntions the true love of Rosale and Harle-
quin is rewarded. This piece abounds in comic
and highly amusing passages.
Leon Javelli, Mons. Blondin, Marzetti and
Axel performed some very astonishing feats Of
activity and strength, or what is called in the
play bills "the perilous ladder"
The orchestra at the National merits high
commendation. They play some capital pieces
and play them admirably.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
PARTY ORGANIZATION.

Recent events have induced us to present to
our readers the views we entertain with re-
gard to the legitimate ends to be accomplished
by party organization. We had intended to
perform the task which is now forced upoo us
at an earlier day; but more pressing and i'm
portant matters have turned us away from il,
until the present moment Yet we do not re-
greet the postponement inasmuch as the re
marks we intended to submit, are more ap-
propriate at the present time, than they would
have been, if published sooner.
Party organization is mere matter of dis
cipline. 1t has its groundwork in the fact
that there are men who think alike in great
questions Of public policy, and who wish to
act together in carrying out the ideas they
cherish, as necessary to the preservation of
their political creed, and to give active vitality
to theirpolitical ideas. Further than this, party
organization is unmitigated oppression carry
ing ont the ideas Of Russian despotism, rather
than the ideas Of American repubicanism
But, nevertheless, in this land of freedom,
the paid and pampered minions Of power-in
sisting on implicit obedience-have attempted
to drive us from the democratic ranks.
The Washington Union and the Richmond
Enquirer have strained every nerve to force
us out of the democratic camp and to COM
pell us to make common cause with the
opposition. Those INSCRIPTIONS sheets think
that they can irritate us-they believe that
/
they can make us forget our true position
they hope that they. can drive us into opposi
ton. But they reckon without their host.
Occupying the high position we occupy-hav
ing been straightforward and consistent in all
we have done--having received the congratu-
lations Of the national democracy Of the coun-
try-and having received the encouragement Of
the Senate Of the United States, we can afford
to look with unrufled composurs on the coarse
obiurpations Of the Washington Union and the
silly diatribes Of the Richmond Enquirer.
We bow to the proper requirements Of the
democratic party. We sustain the Baltimore
platform but to sustain that platform in hon
esty and in good faith, it is our duty to de-
nounce every attempt to misconstrue and per-
vert it. When we saw that the Washington
Union was taxing its cunning to debase that
platform, we demonstrated. When we saw Mr..
Guthrie laboring to fasten servile collar on
the necks Of men who honestly claimed to be
democrats, we rebelled against the infamous die
tation, as violation of the true principles of
democratic fellowship. We know well enough
that discipline is necessary to party success,
and we know also that organization is neces-
sary to perfect discipline. But it should not
be forgotten--on the contrary, it should be kept
in constant remembrance the real, true,
and legitimate purposes of party association,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
CONGRESS-.


In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. GWIN, from
the Committee on Naval Affairs, made ia.
vorable report on the recommendation Of the
Secretary Of the Navy for an increase of the
navy by the construction of six steam frigates-
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Phil
lips introduced a resolution, which was passed,
instructing the Committee on Commerce to in
quire into the propriety of continuing and com
pleting such of the river and harbor improve
ments as were appropriated for during the last
Congress, and which, in their opinion, are
within the constitutional power of this govern
ment, and ofgeneral interest and Importance;
and that they report at an early day in the
session, by bill or otherwise.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the state of the Union, and resumed
the consideration of the Presidents message
Messrs. Dean, Giddings, and Walsh took part
in the debate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
MONKS NEW MAP OF NORTH
AMERICA

Monks map is perhaps the handsomest, the
most comprehensive and the most accurate map
of North America, ever given to the public.
ut embraces more territory on larger, and all
on an equal scale, than any map ever published
in this or any country, showing the whole ex-
panse from within seven degrees of the Equa-
tor, (south of the Isthmus of Panama) to the
5Oth parrellel Of north latitude 1t includes
even the new territories of Washington and
Nebraska, and is the only map we have seen
that includes the possessions of the United
States up to the Pacific coast.
We have examined this admirable map with
some care, and with no less interest While its
scope is very comprehensive, it is at the same
time very minute in its details The geograph-
er will find in it most useful knowledge-the
politician viii be surprised to see the vast terri
torial extent of this colossal republic, which it
exhibits. We do not hesitate to say that it is
the best map Of North America that has ever
fallen under our observation. On the same
sheet is new map Of the world on Mercator's
projection, This is valuable appendage to
the other, and renders the whole complete.
Many of the most distinguished scholars and
scientific men have concurred in giving it their
highest concentrations. Among them we may
mention Col. Albert Of the bureau Of topo
graphical engineers N. s. s. Beeman, d. d.
and l.. L. D; DR., Worcester, ex-president
Day, Professor B. Siliman, Edward Hitch
cock, president of Amherst college; Hon Os-
myn Baker, E. NJ. Wright, w. c, Preston, j.
H. Means, and Andrew Inches, chief draughts-
man to the crown In the British provinces.
These testimonials from eminent scholars
are far more valuable than any recommends
ton from us would be. Wethink that this map
goes out to the public with merits and test
monials so strong as to command success
We cheerfully commend it to our friends and
the public.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
. BRrEF REVIEW OF THE pAsr.

But a few brief months ago perfect harmony
existed in the democratic ranks. They were
bound together in the bonds of sympathy, con.
viction, and brotherhood. They we're as firmly
cemented after their glorious victory as they
we're on the day of battle, when, shoulder to
shoulder, they fought for the supremacy Of
sound, constitutional, democratic principles.
At length a cry arose; murmur--a voice Of
complaint, 1t was like that cry of " beef beef"
which we read Of in one of the startling and
spontaneous orations of Patrick Henry. We
say it was like that cry; yet not in the same
words. 1t was "spoils, spoils.' It came from
that portion Of the'party, who care not for prin-
ciples, but 60 for plumber, Who care not for
purity but go for place. This portion was COM
posed, in the main, Of the men Of Buffalo plat
form memory, and led by men who had studied
their politics in the school of Machiaveli, and
their tactics in the school Of Van Buren,.
Like that soldier Of fortune, so happily por.
trayed by the great novelist Scott they are
only content to serve in that army where the
paw is a.both high and certain In every
party such men are found, From these men
came mprmurs and complaints. They had
fought doubtless they had bled flor many Of
them are noted fghters) in the great cause.
They had fought the battle-they demanded
the spoils. They demanded that all others
should be set aside for them--that merit, yir-
tue, and talents should be sacrificed for their
preferment. They demanded that the good
old rule of honesty, capability, and fidelity to
the Constitution should be repealed, and that a
new rule, looking only to selfish, interested, and
mercenary service should be substituted. They
knew that their chance was hopeless under the
old rule they saw place, plumber, and prefer
ment for themselves, their heirs and successors
under the new,
The told line democracy" protested against
making public plumber, instead of principles,
the cement of party organization. The old
guard protested against making the love Of
spoils the test of fitness for Office, To enforce
their arguments they pointed to the past treach-
cry Of these recent recruits. They pointed to
their own scars-their hard-fought battles, and
their answering fidelity About the spoils Of
office they cared nothing. The course of Dick.
inson, Bronson, and 0'Conor shows that.
But mild opposition only inhamed cupidity--
peaceful protest only excited fercer resentment
The cry arose with redoubled violence and
volume. An appeal was taken unto Caesar
The cause was sought to be transferred from
New York to Washington. Secretary Guthri,
was wooed by the softs, and In an evil hour h.
fell victim to their seductive arts--and ",
now see in him debauched innocent" Wher
disposition was manifested by indiscreet or
gans to nationalist this feud, we raised ou
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22

voice against it. We did not desire tive
deprecated it. Our sympathies have always
been with the old line democracy. But when the
organs accomplished their object, and the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury asserted his jurisdiction,
and made the general government partici-
pant in the feud-when he issued his circular
to Judge Bronson--when he removed that in
corruptible oficer-when he granted to the
"softs all they asked-when he put rings
on their fingers and bells on their toes" and
struck down, or with fell blows sought to
strike down, the true and pure portion of the
party by federal power, for we then spoke out
he had made the feud national.
L 1t was the duty of an independent metro
politan democratic journal to treat it as such
For thus doing, we have been denounced as
factiopists, and as being against the admins
tration. To break the force of our arguments
and to destroy our influence, those journals
that do not pretend to have any independence,
but profess to 60 for all the powers that be,
right or wrong, have industriously labored to
hold us up as factious democrats, as opposed to
| the President, and an enemy to his admins
tration.
To such journals we say now, as we have all
along said, point out one single instance in
which we have departed from the true faith
since the Washington Sentinel was established.
What principle of the democratic creed have
we violated? What measure of President
Pierce have we opposed2
There is one thing fixed and certain-that
we will express disapprobation when we feel it
and if the President or any of his cabinet
officers should propose any measure from which
we dissent, that dissent shall be expressed.
Stipendiaries may grumble, officials may com
plain, organs may denounce, but we will re-
gard them no more than we do the blowing Of
the wind. They have sedulously sought to put
us down, and starve us out from the first issue
of our paper up to this hour. They have not
accomplished that purpose yet-will they not
be able to do so, however much they may plot,
however cunningly they may work.
But one thing more we have to say, and it is
this-that one word Of appreciation from
journal that claims to be free and independent
is worth whole volume OF adulation from a
paper whose business it is, to tax itself and dis
gust its readers with fulsome laudations
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
HON. GREEN G. BRONSON.

We learn that this distinguished man, who
has recently filed so large space in the pub
lie eye, has arrived in this city. Identified
with the old line democracy Of New York, the
exponent Of their principles, he will be cor
daily welcomed by all who value their ser
vices, and respect their sterling integrity
The blow that was aimed at them through him
secured their ascendancy, and his elevation to
the highest place in the confidence Of the con
stitutional democracy of the country. He is
alike eminent for his virtues and his talents.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
Supreme Court Of the United States.
WEDNESDAY,. Dec. 81. 1883

Charles Tracy and John Stryker, esqs., Of
New York, E. Ingersoll, esq, of Pennsylva-
MIA, and Samuel NJ Parker, esq, of Indiana,
were admitted attorneys and councillors Of this
court.
No. 33. Henry Chouteau, plaintiff in error,
ps. Patrick Moloney. The argument of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Cornick for the
plaintiff in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, ii o'clock, A. M.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS Wilson

REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS WILSON.
This document will be found in our columns
this morning. We have not been able to read
it with that care and attention which we have
bestowed on most Of the other reports Of heads
Of departments and heads Of bureaus. "A hasty
glance at it, however, assures MS that it is wor-
thy of the attentive examination and considera-
ton of all who feel an interest in the subject
treated of.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
Gatest Sntelliaente.
continued Rallroad Riots-Brldge BURN

Continued Railroad Ri0ts-Bridge Burnt
More Trouble Expected.--ERR, Dec. 21.--Rioi-
ing and outlaw still continue on the Erie railroad
The people again turned out last evening and set
FIRE TO the bridge across Harbor Greek. II was
totally destroyed. They also threatened 10 tear up
the railroad track. Much excitement prevails.
The United States marshal was to serve notice
to-day warning the people to desist further nioes-
taton Of the route. Trouble is anticipated.
Municipal Elections BosToN, Dec. 2O.--A
third attempt 10 elect municipal officers yesterday,
resulted in the Choice of Enoch Bartlett, dem for
mayor, and democratic majority in the city
council
The mayor and aldermen Of This city have re-
fused TO license the $4,000 gift concert, largely
advertised by w. r. Davis 10 take place in our
| Music Hail.
| BosToN, Dec 2l-The rumor Of the death OF
Mrs. Barrett, the actress, is confirmed The sup
position, however, that she was poisoned, is not
well founded.
Freight for Baltim0re.-W WHEELING, Dec 90
The steamer Irene takes freight and passengers
hence to-day down the Ohio. The river has five
and half feet, and is rising it will be up to ten
feet tomorrow.
The Falls City is taking freight today also, and
leaves with passengers on Monday. There is offer
ing to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for trans
portafion east, to-day 700 TONS and they expect
10 load eighty cars. Union line will be organized
in few days
The cars arrived to-day from Baltimore al 100
+. M, on time. There are one hundred and six
empty cars on hand, and more are needed.
Railroad OPENING MONTREAL, Dec. 20.-The
| section of the Canada railroad, between Windsor
and Chatham was opened last SATURDAY.. only if
| teen miles remaining to be completed.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dec. 20.-The
weather is very cold, and the canal and river are
freezing up. But few boats are on the lake.
DETROIT Dee. 20.--Ice is making in the lake,
above the rapids, which will soon close naviga-
ton. Boats are running to Cleveland and Toledo.
Fire.-7,OOO Bales of Cotton Burnt.-NEw
ORLEANS, Dec. ia fire occurred at the town Of
Shreveport, in this State, destroying warehouse
and its contents, consisting of 1000 bales of cot
ton. Loss very heavy-partly insured.
Advices have been received from Galveston TO
the 10th inst. The cholera was quite bad amongst
the soldiers at Fort Brown.
The Hon. Butler King was al Anstin, acting
as the representative ofthe Pacific Railroad Com
pany
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
J. r. DICKINSON,
ATToE n EY AT LAW,

WhDliNOlONs ~. ", tt Ut
fLafs EraD,tner Of Claims ia the Pension O6Sce)
VIII attend TO any business entrusted TO his care
particularly to Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES. Hon. r. M. T. Hunter, U. s. Sem
ate Hon. Jno w Naury, Mayor Of Washington
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioner Of Pep
sons Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 700
10 1910, the original OF which were burnt in lsl4.
]. p. d.
Dec 2l--6meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
HANDY 81 cos
ETHIOPIAN sERENADERS.

WILL, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SA-
w TURDAY EVENINGS, December 22d,
Dad and 9th introduce the best programmes
ever before offered. TO the public by any company
of Ethiopian Sercnaders. consisting of new songs,
ouartettes, flute, guitar, and banjo solos.
For particulars, see bills of the day.
Dec %
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
DECEMBER 20, 1853,

Mzr Nh. GEORGE E. FRENCH Bookseller King
street, Alexandria, is our authorized agent 10 re-
ceve advertisements and subscriptions. Single
morning.
lzs- Mr.. E. X. LUNDY, bookseller Bridge street
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
M4- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
Boston Politics.

BosToN, Dec 2l.-The wings are exceedingly
troubled to find candidate for mayor in place of
Mr.. Seaver, who declines TO run. The nomnat
ing committee held a long session last night, in
which two distinguished citizens were nominated,
but they refused to accept.