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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
Gstratts Of foreign alehs.
The Allies Of Turkey.

The London correspondent of the New York
Herald thus estimates the number of men and
guns of the combined fleets of France and
England, in the Black Sea and the Dardaneles.
The Turkish feet in the Black Sea, under
command of Admiral Slade, ian Anglo-Turk, J
consists of six frigates and two steamers
number of men and guns not given.
The English feet in the Black Sea consists
Of six ships s-oftheline, two frigates, and fifteen
steamers, under the command of Vice-Admiral
Dundas.
On their way, as reinforcement, are two
ships-ofthe-line and four steamers, under Rear
Admiral Sir Il. Lyons When combined with
the feet in the Black Sea, the force will be
l,240 guns and 1882 men.
Besides the above, noble feet is now lying
at Spithead under sailing orders, which is
probably destined for the Baltic
The French feet in the Dardaneles is com
posed of seven ships-ofthe-line, eleven steam
ers, and two corvettes, comprising 92O guns.
Surely these vessels are not there for mere
show
The Battles In Asia.
The success of the Turks near Chef Kali in
Asia is confirmed who, on the 2Sth Of October,
took the fort after four hours fighting. Two
hundred prisoners had arrived at Constantine
pie. Two hundred and sixty vessels laden
with grain, had, reached Constantinople from
the Black sea, between the 18th of October and
the lst of November.
A letter from Constantinople of the 9th de-
scribes the combat and victory of the Turks at
Chekvelil, or Chef Kali.
Yesterday, by the packet from Trebisond,
news was received from Battoum. There, also,
the Turks have well commenced the campaign
A corps of their troops has attacked by assault
the fort of Nicolas Kwapousky, called in Turk
ish Chekvelil One thousand Russians were
killed, and eighty made prisoners among whom
is a member of the family of Gourief. Seeing
themselves forced in their fortress, the Rus
slams, in leaving it, set fire to the fine new bar
racks, and they were completely destroyed, in
spite of the efforts of the Turks to extinguish
the flames. The fortress was defended by three
thousand men. The Turks found two thou
sand carbnes, made on the model of those used
by the Chasseurs of Vincennes all bearing the
mark of the double-headed Russian eagle, and
the mark of a manufactory at Liege Three
pieces of cannon were also taken. The COM
bat was very sanguinary. A battalion of the
Turkish guard particularly distinguished itself
Five prisoners, a captain and four soldiers,
have been sent here. The remainder will be
detained at Carakissar
Selim concludes his dispatch by announcing
that he is about to march on Sohoun Kale,
having sent out two regiments of cavalry and
three batteries Of field artillery in pursuit of the
enemy. Before surrendering Chevkedy, the
Russian commander set fire to it in several
places, and the most of it was laid in ashes.
Hassan Pacha is pushing on by forced marches
to keep open the communication between Selim
and Abdi Pacha. The Turks state their own
loss at the passage of Schourouk-sou, at 60
dead and $50 wounded, and at Chevkedy, $50
dead and 800 wounded.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
Tne sn,,,n,s New "Hat.n

CoNsrAYTIYorLE, Nor. 3.-On Monday last
his Majesty the Sultan, attended by his suite,
went to the Porte, where grand council, COM
posed of the ministers, the principal ulemas,
and the chief civil and military functionaries,
was assembled. When the session was declar-
ed opened, his Majesty gave 70 Hesehid Pacha
an imperial "hat," J" or declaration, addressed to
Mustapha Pacha, the grand vizier The min
lister having received it from his majesty, read
il to the council The following is a transla.
ton:
fn,peyial Hat addressed 10 the Grand Tizier,
October 81. 49, -
NV faithful Vizier | cannot sufficiently
praise the zeal and enthusiasm Of my troops
the devotion and fidelity of all my servants, aud
the sentiments which my subjects generally,
during all the preparations that have taken
place, have never ceased to display towards me
since the day when the difference which has
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10

ton was changed, or how effectually the French
regained their positions before even the enthu-
sasm Of the Spaniards had well evaporated
That this reverse however, will also find its
counterpart in the Wallachian war is more than
can now be predicted. Nobody, of course,
presumes that resources like those of the Rus
sian empire can be seriously impaired by the
losses now sustained, nor can we anticipate
much delay in the advance Of second and
more powerful Russian army towards the Da-
nube. But, supposing that $4,000 or 900
men should again cross the Pruth, they will
now, instead Of finding the principalities at
their disposal, encounter Turkish army of
probably equal strength flushed with victory,
and animated with hope. Only some twenty
years ago 10000 Turks fed in CONSERVATION
before 10000 Egyptians; but now it cannot
be denied that Turks have encountered Rus
slams man to man, and have proved superior.
1t has not been reported that the Russians
were seized with any panic or accidentally dis
abled on the contrary, they are represented
as fighting with much constancy and resolution.
Neither do we suppose that they were greatly
out numbered. If therefore, the Ottomans,
under such circumstances, have defeated the
Russians, it is plain they may do it again. In
a new campaign, too, the Russians would labor
under the additional disadvantage of being
compelled to attack the Turks in position.
The principalities would then, Of course, be
occupied with all the strength Of the Turkish
forces, disposed in the manner most formidable
to an invading army, whereas, in the late ope-
rations, the responsibilities Of perilous attack
we're thrown upon the Turks, while the Rus
SLAMS had the option of receivingit. As yet,
however, arguments like these can be little
better than speculation. The one great ques-
ton for Europe to consider and if possible, re-
solve by the light Of the present experience, is
whether the power of the Ottoman empire does
really bear relation to the power of the Rus
sian empire substantially different from that
which has been taken for granted during the
last hundred years.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
y BY Governors appointment.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House will consist of two hundred and
thirty -four members and five Territorial delegates,
one new Territory having lately been formed, viz,
Washington. The delegates, however, have no
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
JOHN 8. GALLAHER,

Lutte Third Aadaor Of the Treasury,
VIZ ILL attend to claims before Congress or the
w Departments. His familiarity with the
routine of business will enable him TO be useful
to claimants Dec 2--eolm.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
n w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor,

IL w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
farged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths cassmeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles Of
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur
chasers and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
/ have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which win be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
Jaailcial Heclsilon.

{ case involving principles Of general interest was
decided in Forsyth Superior Court last Tuesday, before
Judge Settle Messrs. Bonef & Crlst merchants of
Salem, had instituted suit against the Merchants
Steam Boat Company running between Wilmington
and Fayetteville. for damages, alleged 10 have been
sustained by The detention of their goods the river
in the fall of 1850. The delay admitted but
argued unavoidable. in consequence of the contin-
ua drought and low state of the riyer-Tte trial
cupied the whole day, and the jury did not render
their verdict till Wednesday morning, and then not
until they had additional instructions from the Judge
when they gave verdict in favor of the plaintiffs
and assessed the damages at $175 90. The Judge
charged that the Company as common carriers"
were liable for losses sustained by the delay the
usual time in deliveringthe goods, unless such delay
was caused by the act of God the enemies of the
Republic; )" that ii was incumbent on the Company TO
show that the delay SO caused; and that human
exertion could not have prevented it.
The Judge made distinction between what he
termed common carriers viz: railroad and steam
boats companies, stage contractors, SC; and private
wagoners, who make contracts for the conveyance OF
goods.
This decision is calculated 10 make those engaged
in the transportation of goods and produce on the
Cape Fear, very cautious in receiving freight when
the water in the river is too low, it frequently is
for an expeditions trip.-Greensboro' Patriot, 18th
instant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
Death OF Hon. VIVA. r. King.

The company's line boat came in this morning win
her flags half mast, out of respect TO the memory Of
Hon. VIM R. King, Vice President OF the Onneo
States, the melancholy tidings OF whose decease
reached Charleston yesterday afternoon previous 10 Inc
sailing of the boat Although we have no Official IN
formation of the fact yet unfortunately, we can see
no reason to doubt it. We presume that Mr. King
died at his plantation, in Alabama, on Monday last
This affective dispensa,on of Providence had been
looked forward to for some time, during which all
hopes of Mr. Kings recovery had been abandoned ;
vet, although anticipated, i: is scarcely less painful
Mr.. King was so perfectly pure and heightened In
character so far superior TO the usual tricks or ma
npuvres of politicians that calumny itself found
no basis on which TO ground aspersion. The loss
of such man 10 the nation is not to be measured by
the mere standard of intellectual capacity, although
even in that respect, he took rank among the highest
hut it is as pure and good that his memory Will
be longest and most affectionaey cherished and his
want most severely felt.
MIR. King was a native of Sampson county, in this
State and represented this District in Congress- from
1871 until 1916, soon after which latter period hi
moved out 10 Alabama, and has continued TO represent
that State in the u S. Senate with little if any In
terruption from 1919 until his election to the office
Vice President, at which time he ofhciated as Pres
dent of the Senate. He about sixty eight years
of age, and was unmarried.
Daily Journal goth inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
The Our,ossfion. ].

Although President Pierce has been cAlIedinto pow
er with degree of unanimity which has scarce1y +
been witnessed since the days OF Washington
is already becoming probable that his administrator
will meet with vruent opposition as ever beleil
any preceding one. The indications that this OPP
position will have adherents in the North. IN the
West, and in the South Already are Threats Deihg
made against the peace and power OF the government
provided its Executive and his Cabinet fail to shape
their course in accorpadce with the pragmac notions
and opinions of certain would be rulers in Israel
Thus fur, however, all such threats have been to-
tally unavaing 10 move the administration from
its manifest determination TO pursue line OF poicy d.
fair, liberal, and just towards all sections OF the
Union. Thus far it would seem that our President
has before his eyes ambition save that OF showing
to the whole country his desire and fixed re-
solve TO use the power, generously conferred upon
him by that country, for the advancement OF peace
and quiet and good feeling and constitutional harness
among the sovereign members of our Confedefacy.-
That Gen Pierce has understanding OF the primer
plies upon which republican institutions are cased
| entirely accordant with that of the most genuine
Southern Rights Democrat we have shadow OF
doubt. That he will nterpose the Executive arm Tor
the defence of Southern we'll Northern, Eastern,
or Western interests: fully believe. And, thus be-
Iieving, prepared TO stand by his admnIstra-
ton with heart and hand, until different result shall
convince US that our confident hopes are misplaced
How is it that Southern politicians desire TO weak
and paralyze the influence of one, all OF whose an
tecedents Indicate decided affinity with our long
cherished principles, utterly unable TO under
stand.
correspondent of one of our city papers suggests
that is because they have been unable to WELD the
patronage committed TO his charge TO the particular
end of building up themselves Individually This is
too monstrous to be credited. Not surely cannot
be- Were it so, they would deserve but the ndigna-
ton of every Southern patriot If they expect to lead
their enlightened constituencies by the nose in this
MATTER they have done in others, they will stir up
an old fashioned independence which will spurn theil
prejudced counses and reject their oticous teachings
Ii our Judgment be not grossly in error the Southern
States (South Carolina with the resO should at once
determine, as their trne policy under the circumstances
which surround them, generously to sustain while
they carefully scrutnize the Administration now in
power.-Edgefed Advertiser
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
Mr.. King.

We find the following confirmation of the an
nouncement of Mr.. Kings death, under the circun-
stances already given:
MOBILE. April 19.-The Hon. William R: King,
Vice President of the United States died at his home
in Dallas county, Alabama, on Monday evening at
o'clock, calmly, quietly and in perfect resignation
surrounded by his relatives and friends. He had
reached home but thirty hours previous to his death
which he had been momentariIy expecting from the
day Of his arrival Mt Mobile.
lie will be buried at IL o'clock on Wednesday
morning, his plantation at Pine Hills, six miles
east of Cahawba.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
Later from the West Indies.

HALIFAX, April 16.-The British steamer Levan-
tine arrived here with later advices from the West
Indies The prospects of the salt works on the is
land were very good Much rain had fallen.
The fever at Barbados had disappeared. few
cases only existed among the shipping at St. Thorn
as.
The British steamer Dauntess was at Barbados
taking in supplies for cruise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

1t is little singular, says the Portland Advertiser,
that OF five of the Presidential canddates-one Web
ster. is dead another, and the successful candidate
lost his little boy soon after his election by most
distressing accident. and hisown and wfes lives were
saved almost mraculously while the third. four,h
and hth viz: Fillmore Cass and Douglas, have each
had 10 mourn the loss ofther wives since the canvass
Surely death strikes in high places.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

CoRoNER's INQUEsr--Coroner J. J. Conley held an
inquest yesterday evening over the body Of Mich
ell McFaring The verdict of the Jury was,
that the deceased came to his death in attempting to
swim ashore from brig belmont Locke, while lying in
the harbor of Wilmington, N. c.
The deceased had belt around his body marke ed
Edward Peters; the belt contained One Hundred
Dollars in gold he had no clothes with the ex-
ception OF shirt and drawers Commercial, 10Th
eff
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
PAflSiHns

Paris letter in the NJ Y Express says:
Lady Montio has left Paris for Spain. She was
extremely DESTROYS of remaining and living in the
reflection of her daughters grandeur, but Louis
Napoleon, who shares the general prejudice against
mothers, gave her plainly to understand that
because he had married Eugene she must not sup
pose that he had married all her family. She was
allowed to linger six weeks, to have the entree of
the Tuileres, and to see her movements chronicled
in the Pays She has at last left us, and the tee-
graph mentions her arrival at Orleans, on her way
to the Peninsula.
You have quack dentists in New York, of course.
as we have them in Paris but doubt whether you
can boast of such tremendous operation as NJ Du-
chesne, to whom have already alluded in your col
umns. This gentlemen rides about town in high
ly illuminated wagon, with roof to it. Upon the
roof is man dressed in the costume of the middle
ages, and armed with pair of cymbals and bass
drum. The dentist stands in front, with helmet
and feather. and surrounded with the instruments
of his profession He stops in some frequented place
collects crowd by means of the cymba, and then
invites the afflicted to apply at for extraction
and relief.
notice on the side of the wagon reads thus -
g 5000 francs if | miss TOOTH This is surround
ed by halo of double teeth, the roots of which are
painted to resemble parsnips, and out of whose cen
tres grows plentiful crop of ladies' delights. AS
have long since accustomed myself to be surprised
at nothing, [ am never astonished to see line form
ed by the victims of the tooth ache, taking their
turn at having the rebeous nerve Graduated. / his
| line sometimes extends twice around the wagon
Each sufferer pays franc, and leaves his tooth be
hind him. | have always supposed it required a.
much reflection to have tooth out, as to jump int
Vesuvius. But the French do not think so. A maiC
servant passes M. Duchesnes cquipage. remember
spot in her upper jaw, feels in her pocket TO
franc, and joins the tail end of the line. Each ap
plicant mounts on the seat with M. Duchesne VIII
demands the coin before proceeding. The head
then inclined backwards, the mouth opened, tn
tweezers inserted and the tooth snatched from it
CORY bed 1t is held up in the air instant for tn
admiration of the multitude, and at each extraction
the drum gives a bang of triumph.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILRoAD.-The
receipts of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad,
at the Sumter Depot alone for the last month,
ges one hundred dollars per day. This shows a
prosperous condition OF affairs and we have doubt
but the Stockholders will realize a handsome per
centage when the road is completed, and perhaps be-
fore The work is INCREASING finely
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22
Later from Havana.

New YORK. April 1.-THE steamer Black War
rior arrived to-day, bringing dates from Havana to
the 10Th inst. Forty-6ve of the political prisoners
have been sent to Cadiz to await the action of the
Queen of Spain. Among the prisoners are said to
be many wealthy and distinguished persons.
arrived at that place the lst of April. He was
received with great enthusiasm. He issued proc
lamaton making glowing promises of adopting
measures to regenerate the country
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

late Paris letter says" The Ame ndity win
not help noticing and admiring the ,"fT Thirty 81
which the French fleet went to sea- ~ tbe admiral,
hours after the despatch was handeq ~ ShoOa
his twelve vessels left the roads Oh .r to Hayi u
they be ordered secretly or pfodptn ton bef@,
a could BE- known mon at Washington that they ~
left. the French coast
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

Bks~The remains of the wife Of Senator DOUGLAS,
of Illinois, passed through Raleigh on the 18Th
inst from Washington, on the way to the Burying
Ground of the family in Rockingham county, in this
State. MIR. DOUGLAS accompanied them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

ns~We are pleased to learn that the little son of
Mrs. PuRNELL. of this place, who was so severely
injured by the accident time since the Rich
mond & Petersburg Railroad, although dreadfully
hurt, is likely to recover his full health.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

gGg~ The Wing Convention in the 9th District,
(chiehy composed of CaldweIls) has nominated
Col r. C. Puryear, of Surry county, their candi-
date for Congress. The Democrats have yet
brought no candidate into the field.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22


New ORLEANS April l6-A rumor was prevalent
at Vera Cruz, the 10Th instant that another in
vason of Sonora had been made by Count Pavusoa.
and that one thousand men had joined his standard
Gen. A1ista the former President of the Republic
of Mexico has arrived at this port in brig the
tain of which was brbed, for large amount, to
bring him to New Orleans.
HUMBUG The London Critic says While
Thacketay is being feted in America, Britain expects
the heroine of Black emancipation, Mrs Harriet Beech
er Stowe, and thrifty Edinburgh, throned crags is
to welcome her with the results of penny .ubscrip-
ton. The Literary Fund may languish, the Guild of
Literature may be in despair; but Scotland, always
true to hersef-the Scotland that let Burns die qua
ger-has its pence ready for Mrs. Harriet Beecher
Stowe; presumably because she does not need them '
gd- We announced last week the appointment of
Mr.. William Bow, Postmaster at Fayetteville
Subsequently, MIR. Bow, for of sufficient char
acter, rendered his resignation to the Post Office De-
partment. Maj A. NJ. Campbell has been appointed
in his place We understand that Mr.. Campbell also
declineds the appointment.-Fay. Carolinian.
II is always mark of kindness TO possess an open
conntenance. An alligator is decefful creature and
yet he possesses an open coun;enance when in the
very act OF taking you ;n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-22

Bag>The Bill to allow a railroad bridge to be
erected over the Susquchannah River, at Havre de
Grace. has passed the Maryland Legislature, and is
now = law