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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

PAINTING NK.-We have tried lately some
Of the printing ink manufactured by Thompson
& Co., Adrian, Michigan, which took a diploma
and premium at the State fair at Lafayette. 1t
is pronounced by Mr.. Cameron, foreman of our
press-room, superior to any he ever used-and
that is saying great deal, for he has used, in
his many years experience, all the various
kinds that have been used for the last twenty
years The Journal has been printed with it
for the past three days, and it will be seen by
this paper that it is clear, fine, and of bright
and deep black color. 1t works finely and
without setting off. 1t is also free from the
a as the best and Cheapest Ink manuaetured L
is our intention to use this ink exclusively when
our present stock of Lightbodys is exhausted.
Indianapolis jour.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
THE CONSEQUENCE OF SOWING THE,
WIND.

Of all farmers and planters those most to be
pitied are the indiscreet individuals who "sow
the wind" Their industry meets with a poor
return. Instead of crops that wave in beauti-
full luxuriance, charming the eye and inspiring
hopes of future gain when the harvest shall
come in and be gathered, nothing but destroy
ing whirlwind is reaped.
This is counterpart Of the classical fable
that tels-how, when the dragons teeth were
put into the earth, armed men instantly sprang
up full of war, rapine, violence, and murder.
1t may also be likened to another fable which
we meet with in eastern. tales where magi-
clan not SO thoughtful and expert as Signor
Blitz, or his rival in magic, Wyman, very rashly
raised the devil, and very unfortunately forgot,
or did not know how, to control him.
Politicians should be the most thoughtful,
cautious and considerate people in the world.
They should not only keep clear Of crime, but
of error-for an experienced and sagacious pol
itician has told us that fault is worse than a
crime. And what capital error has lately
been committed in the removal Of Judge Bron-
son-in the denunciation Of the national demo-
Gratis, and in an effort by some Of the presses to
read all who sympathize with them out of the
democratic party! In plain language the devil
yea, legion of devils has been raised That
those who brought up these grim monsters
from their dismal haunts will not be able to
expel them hence, we very much fear. We
wash our hands Of all agency in the matter.
They cannot say we did it.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
The Richmond Enquirer of 18th SAYS:

The following just, tribute to the patriot
Dickinson is from that true and able organ oil
the democracy of the west--the Louisville Dem,
ocrat:
DANIEL. S. DICKINSON Attempts have been
made of late to show that this patriotic ex-sena-
tor was once sectional in his views on the slave
ry question; and that his friends ought not,
therefore, to be so intolerant toward the Van
Buren, men, who only held on to their heresy
little longer. 1t is rather too soon yet to
charge the ex-senator with freesoiism. Most
reading men have too vivid recollection of
events which have but just passed away. Dan
iei S. Dickinson freesoiler sectional agita-
tor as John Van Buren, & Co., were few years
ago. This trick can't win. 1t is too soon TO
pervert history by garbled extracts of political
speeches. The remembrance Of the events and
the men Of lS4s, is still too fresh to succeed in
bringing down the noble old senator Of New
York to the level Of his opponents on this SUBJ
ject, and we, therefore, have not deemed it
worth while heretofore to look up the docu.
ments in order to correct this gross Justification
of history.
The extracts from Dickinson's speeches were
brought forward by that talented political wag,
John Van Buren,, who took care to read only
as much as suited the occasion. He knew he
was perverting history, and that the very speech
from which these extracts were taken, was par
ticularly hateful at the time it was delivered to
the whole freesoil faction
All intelligent men south understand how
the contest stood north. Tire people of the
free States are opposed to slavery. 1t is writ
ten in their State constitutions and in all their
legal codes; and it has been common mode
OF assailing those who have stood up for the
constitutional rights Of the south in that region
to represent them as advocating slavery or
slavery extension. This would, of course, pre-
sent them in direct antagonism to the common
sentiment Of the free States and break down
their influence. Hence it has been common
with the national democrats Of the north, when
defending the constitutional rights of the south
before their own people, to repe, in strong
terms, the charge that they were in favor of
slavery or the advocates Of slavery extension.
We OF the south all understand that. We
don't ask the people of the free States to adopt
the opinions Of the south on the subject Of
slavery. II would be absurd to make such
demand. All we ask of them is to observe the
obligations Of the Constitution and the equality
Of the rights Of the States, and cease their fra
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which you are pleased to regard as great
boon conferred on the practical navigator.
1t thus appears that science has kept, and is
keeping, watchfnl eye upon the affairs of
men; that she comes with her lights to his re-
lief at the right time, and in the right way, and
we are moreover admonished by this hasty re-
view that science is more apt to comes to his
relief in times peace. know of no class of
men uponwhom the calamities ofamaritime war
would fall more heavily or more suddenly than
upon the ship-owner Hoping therefore, that
you and your associates may be blessed with
the continuance of peace within your borders
through many long years, and thanking you
most heartily for your good wishes and express
sions of kindness, permit me, in the homely
but sincere language of the sailor, TO express
the hope that "that nice little cherub which
sits up aloft >" viii long continue to watch over
you and yours, have the honor to be, yours
truly,
M. f. MAURY, Lieut. y. S. N.
Robert RANKIN, Esq,
Committee Liverpool Shipowners Association.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
After announcing the removal Of Judge i
MIR. yANsANT.

Mr.. yansant, Of Maryland, who was nomi-
mated by the democracy of the third district of
that State for Congress, accepted the nomina-
ton. On finding, as he did, that there were
some dscontents and divisions in the party
which would prevent him from getting their
whole united vote, he promptly retired from the
contest, and wrote manly and excellent letter
assigning his reasons for Withdrawing. This
letter was Immediately followed by spontane-
ons renom nation, which he accepts in letter
that will be found in another column.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
DIPLOMATIC REFORM.

We have received letter, addressed by w
| H. Trescot, esq, of South Carolina, to Hon. A.
| P. Butler of that State, with regard to the
pressure on our columns was not so great, we
would most gladly republish the whole letter,
for it treats ably and with a sound Judgment a
subject of very great interest to the American
| people. 1t may be that we will be able at no
very distant day to find room for it, or to make
| copious extracts from it.
Mr.. Trescot is known to the country as the
author Of several productions touching the for
eign policy of the United States, which indi-
cate talent and investigation. We have not the
pleasure of his acquaintance; but we recognize
in him an associate, because he advocates re-
formation and the correction Of existing abuses.
We are fully convinced that the present system
by which our diplomatic intercourse is con.
Quoted is worse than no system-worse than
the idea that we should only send special min
listers for special purposes. Mr.. Trescot does
not seem to agree with us exactly on that point
yet he fully and entirely agrees with us in the
belief that there is an absolute and overruling
necessity for regularly constituted diplomatic
corps to represent the interests of the United
States at foreign capitals.
Indeed, there is no branch Of the public ser
vice that so imperiously demands as that Of
diplomacy, skill, adroitness, personal popularity
knowledge Of individual history and individual
antecedents-the friendships and alliances Of
men and cliques-yea, even of disreputable
intrigues and low alliances. Mr.. Trescot's let
ter will, we trust direct public attention to an
important subject-one that has been too long
neglected. The time has passed by when the
United States can withdraw from the great in
terests that agitate nations. The times have
changed, and We must change with them.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
Lieutenant Maury and the shipowners'
Association.

We copy the following correspondence from
the Liverpool Times:
LIVERPOOL SHIpowNERs' ASSOCIATION,
October 3, 1853.
Sir: have been directed by the committee
Of the Liverpool Shipowners Association, at a
special meeting called for this object, to express
to you their high appreciation of your talents,
and the indefatigable labors and researches so
remarkably evinced in the splendid charts Of
the winds and currents. The publication of
these illustrated charts is a great boon confer
red on the practical navigator, and entities you
to the gratitude and respect of not only every
maritime nation, but of all interested in the de-
velopment of science, now so closely allied to
commerce. The committee also desire to ex-
press their gratitude to the government of the
United States for the liberalitywith which these
charts are distributed gratuitously to the com
manders of ships of all nations. In the name
of the committee, beg to wish you health and
long life to pursue your useful scientific labors,
and pleasant and prosperous passage across
the Atlantic.
! have the honor to be, sir, your most obedi-
ent servant, ROBERT RANKIN.
To Lieut.. MAuRY, U. S. Navy, &c.
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MIR. Vansant,s Acceptance.
10 the Democracy Of the Third Cong''essio'
District.


TO the Democracy Of the Third Congressional
District:
FELLow-cITIzENs: On the 10th instant ten
dered to you the trust which, in the exercise of
generous confidence you had deposited in my
hands, with no other wish or expectation than
that you would promptly select some other de-
pository than myself l felt that in this act of
resignation / was carrying out cardinal prin-
cipe in democratic governments, to wit: That
uhencrcr t,us, cannot be exercised for the
benefit Of tie party that conferred ii, the same
should be returned to the po,cer that gaze ii, to
the end that u may be better besto,ced.
But the matter has assumed character in
nowise anticipated by me. You have in the
most unmistakable manner expressed determi-
nation to hold me to the position which you
originally assigned to me, and which | had
cheerfully accepted. You have declared in
your general and in your district public meet
ings, and through your re-assembled conven.
ton, that you will otdepost for the approaching
battle that standard, emblazoned with your
principles and the talisman of victory, in other
hands than mine.
With this expressed determination on your
part, what remains for me to do? Can be a
cold spectator and heartless listener, whilst
my co-workers in political faith, with arms in
their hands, are marshalling their forces to the
onset and victory? Inspired by this reiterated
manifestation Of your confidence, l reassume
with frmer grasp the flag which has been
rendered beautiful by its association with the
principles of human iberty-the flag of our
country and of our Umon-with the solemn
pledge that in the coming battle you will find
me first in the onset and foremost in the fight,
bearing it forward on the high-road to victory.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSHUA VANSANT.
BALTIMORE, Oct. "a, 1858.
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The ship Lapland OF st. Johns for Liverpool,
is ashore off Prescott, and her bottom out Shin
Vim. Sturges, of St Johns, for Liverpool, wrecked
off Holyhead, 9th inst
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
Camphine Accidcnt.- Now Orleans P,ea

Camphine Accidcnt.-The New Orleans Plea.
yaae of the sth instant says:
"Early last night one OF those Internal machines,
usually denominaed camphne lamps, exploded al
a restaurant in Poydras, near Carondelet street,
and badly burned woman and boy who wore H.
the act OF filing it, The little fellow shrieked with
agony and rushed into the street, looking like a
large ball Of flame. lie rolled himself in the gutter
and cxtingushed the fire, but not until nearly all
his clothes had been burnt from his body
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

EY~Wm. Harrison Ainsworth disclaims tn,
authorship Of Ruth Garnett' published in THU
country as one Of his works.
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From the Knickerbocl,er of October

Robert RANKIN, Esq,
Committee Liverpool Shpowners ASSOCIATE
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09
God Bless the Aged.

"That's right. hoysl We like that. that's
the genuine old time politeRess,' thought We,
as We saw two little boys bow to an aged col
ored man; that one act shows where the
mothers heart Is. and what the iirc-sde cir
Gle may be at home.
There il something under those yellow
curls, in the flashing Of those blue eyes. that
will make more than men of you. II great We
are to be--that will make YOU aood, Tor WITH
out goodness there Is no true honor.
God bless the aged man! There arc
world of memories clustering in his bosom,
that send.oftener the tear than the smile to
his dim eve. He has folded babes TO has
bosom--he has dreamed OYER intant beauty
that dream that Hope weaves in the soul OF
every parent lie has kissed the white lids,
and iwined the golden ring round hi hard
finger. He has felt that glow ct WHICH
sometime tears are born, when the innocent
lips first, said Father" lie has bent over
the little pallet at night, with that true one
ut his side, and read immortal dreams IN
dimples; he has woven path tor UNCONSCIOUS
sleeper, that should be mere brilliant than
diamonds softer than bed ofroses; for would
it not flash the radiance OF his love, would not
his love be as wsll of adameut, over which
no danger, with glazing eyebalis and frey
breath, cold leap to destroy his hearts own
darling! And o. he has held out his arms TO
fence back the could angel that with his
cleaning scythe has glided over those walls
Of love, into the beautiful path and spoiled
the thornless flowers. He often has sank
sobbing by the little still couch, all curtain
ed by angels; he has laid his hand spon the
throbless bosom and wondered at its waxen
loviliness-bot Oh. such a dumb, chilling
wonder He has shut out the sunlight from
his home, and shuddeFed To behold it, glaring
full into that dark grave, that long, last, mar
row cradle for his babe, and the beautiful
body would never be rocked to Weakening
though the very birds sang their most thrill
ling melodies all day b. ifs side.
God bless the aged man, Sorrow. with
folded hands and dropping brow, has taken
her abiding place at the very thresh cid Of
his heart There is a wreath of hrsop
bound about her forehead, and she holds in
one hand the faint, fiiekering torch, almost
inverted. and in the other the cup Of life,
with but few drops of dregs atthe bottom.
Under her feet lay meek-esed angels, the
hopes of this world-bat they have lost their
aciags; they are hopelessly subject TO sor-
row; vet Ike him whose soul they have
frightened; waiting fer the change that shall
make them immortal. And beyond the Wis
ion Of that old man, though not beyond the
outstretching Of his arms, hangs the glitter
ing veil that his last feeble breath shall rend
asunder; and beyond that, o, who has ever
yet painted the glories ofteayen'
God bless the aged. Children, bend your
heads at their approach. lift Your hands rev.
erentlv, speak to them as youwould to Gods
messenger, love them dearly and never, in
suit their gray hairs BY one Irreverent word,
or thoughtiess smile.
Goo bless the aged!-Nrs. Dztison-
Orr BroEea.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09
lsLEAClzED SuII,YIyG-

saeefiggs and drlliGgs, hickory stripes. tick.
ing. ETC., crash -scotcii aad russ a diapers rus
sia hnckaback, lowing aud dap. r, choice tab .
'ihtn- ironing 90. White toil.t he'd quits.
Transparent window sha AIDES aud Putnams ;, II
adjusting fixtures 10 hang up, with cord and
tassel 10 give them the finishing ouches
lew alec summer sha wis, such as cashmere
and six liner.
A good variety Of Groceries constantly ON
hand, and great variety of Hardware expect
ed 10 arrives on. Wall and window psper do.
ctockery and glassware, carpe'ings wifi Don b.
on hind He has on hand fine lot Of best
wheeling nails, superior article
lie can and viii make it an object for peopJc
10 do their trading with him. He has the REM.
fhton OF keeping better assortment Of zoos
fhan ANY o'hr establishment about hete. and
any person ordering goods from h m shall have
no reason 10 complain Of uniairness on his pari.
Farmers Will please bear IN mind thai they
get higher prices at Moline for their butter
sheese, eggs, poultry Or vegetables OF any Kind
fhan at any oiher place about, AMI he is ALWAYS
glad To get them in exchange tor his good. -
lie wants corn, oats. wheat, rags and cash He
: wiling TO sell the goods he has got 10,
oot pay u any sort.
WIN A NOURsE /
Moline. April 90, 1853 3Iy I
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09

As sit in my garrett here in ashington)
watching the course Of great men and the
destiny or party meet often strange con-
tradictions in this erentfGl lie he most re-
ma-kable was that o. j. Howard PAYNE, au-
thor Of Sweet Homer knew him person
AZ ap2fsnarhl- ssas "a, ..,s,y.sS.s.. &C
once at the time-ronsuf al T'nnfs-yr8m
which he had been removed What a sad
thlng IL Was to see the poet subjected TO all
The humiliation of office seeking. OF an
evening we would walk along the streets.
looking into the lighted parlors a. we
passed. Once in a while we would saa
some iam!lg circle 50 happy, and forming
20 beautiful q group titatwe would both stop,
ana Then pass silently on. On such occa-
SONS ne wood give me histry OF his wan
derings-hls trials and all the cares Incl
Gent to his sensitive nature and poverty
HOW often said he once, II have been in
the heart of Paris, Berlin, London. or some
other city, and heard persons singing, or
tle hand-organ playing .SWeet Home"
without shilling to buy the next meal. or
a place TO put my head. The world has
Ltela ly sung my song until egev heart is
familiar With It's melody. Yet, have been
wanderer from my boyhood Nv country
has ruthlessly driven from nv Office; andin
my Old age have To submit 10 humiliation
Tor bread" Thus he would complain OF his
hapless lot. His only wish was to die in
foreign land: to be buried by strangers.
and sleep in obscurity.
l met him one day looking unusually sad.
Have you got your Consulate.'' said i.
Yes, and leave in week for Tunis: |
shall never. return
The last expression was not political
iaith Far from il. Poor Payne; his wish
was realized; he died at Tunis Whether
his remains have been broughtto this c9un-
Try, know not. They should be; if none
Others would do it, let the homeless through
out the world give penny for monument
to Payne knew him, and will give nv
penny and for an inscription the follow :
ing: |
HERE LIES J. HOWARD PAYNE.
Ihe Author Of "!Sseeet Home r
wauderer IN IIfti be, hose sougs acre sung in
every tongue, :,
aad found ecno IN Every hesrt- J.
NEVER HAD A HOME
HE DIED IN a FOREIGN LAND. s
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09
CONTRACT TO LET

I X Al'ED PrpPustis VIII be r,ceivet n, T.
- iice OF the County Iudge. ot ri,
= UNITY Iowa, up 10 June 20b, A. ID. I853 g.,
the Guiding OF C"uu House IN said (,.,n,,,
Of the following dimensions TO vii. C,rn,d
plan 40 by 80 ieef, lower story 9 feet in ,hs
eicar, ana upper story IA feet ia the cI.ar
General maieral, b,i,k, stone and ,.oo,
foundation OF proper thickness and 8 tI;cicn,,,'
deep under ground 10 make the bu,ldinr mo-,
ifciIy secure. Stone above ground . H.,
a'so lover floor. Bnildngio be comple,et ~ :.
s,>'r o. mechanism and construction eou.I to,ha
L 'ufi n 'ds- ~ Scot, county, I,wa. 80 IN, a.. !,
",s agree with the above specifi, ATOMS.
Payments, one-fourth wien the found,,io, :
cohlieted; one-tourh when the ROOT IL '
"ne-tonr'h when the building is eomnIated a'i
remaining fourth in one wear alter bn,,d;na ;s
c"mrie ed 10 be let TO the lowest and tos,
bidder; 10 he completed by The frsr day or 0c.
'9oe', 1904. Approved security will be ,cnu,r.
3d. c"hii'i'ned tor the faithful Performance ot
lie contract "
iul and complete specfcaton of said buud
ng { an BE- enat ihs Office
T., grab m,
oroor,.. Ac"ng County Judge,
-" Wa, CInton co., Iowa.
My 2Ttn, 1853 39-4w
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09

In Cincinnati. few days since, according
to the Commercial, an aged Hoosier was
driving more aged mare before a still older
wagon, through the crowded street on the
upper side Of Lower Market. In the WAGON.
which was covered, were two daughters and
goodlv number of vegetables and garden
TRUCK" Just as the vehicle reached
Broadway, the old mans '.beast," shved at
an enormous basket of bologna sausaoes.
borne in front Of corpulent African lady.
and before she 1.-THE mare) could be checked.
ran full tilt into the Evans House, where two
ladies came very near being run through by
the shafts. The old mare and the vehicle
were extricated from this position. but no
sooner did the bystanders let 90 the rope
reins than she started down Broadway at a
break-neck pace: when nearly opposite the
Broadway Exchange, the runaway went
clear over dray laden with moasses. bar
rel OF which was poured along the street: the
wagon only getting clear b. leaving fore
wheel. By this time the fun grew fast and
furious. the street was filled and odds were
bet on the mare; she ran down Broadway
across Front, down the lcYee. and over the
main deck Of the Pittsburgh packet into the
IVer from which she was finally rescued
The old man and his daughters were thrown
'ut on the leree, and were but slightly in.
ured t
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-06-09

THs happiest man in this world is suppos-
ed to be "a niger at Dance In our opin-
ion this rule is too limited. A"nigger" is
not only happy at dance, but in every other
position. A darkey may be poor, but he is
never low spirited. Whatever he earns he
spends in fun and deviltry. Give him a dol
lar and in less than an hour he will lay out
seven shllings of it in yellow neck ties or
cracked violin. There is something in the
African that sheds trouble as a duck will
water. Who ever knew '.cullerd pussun'
to commit suicide, The negro is strongly
given TO love and jealousy; but he has no
taste for arsenic. He may lose his all by
betting against roulette, but he don't find
relief for his despair as white folks do. by
resortng to charcoal fumes or new BEDFORD,
but BY visiting ''de fair SEN" and partieipa-
ting in the may influence OF s.de oeeiputal
of der clarinet. ". T.
Datchman.