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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-29

The CLARET JUG AND THE ELDERs.-There
is story very well known among Scottish anec-
dote-mongers writes Times correspondent
respecting the celebrated DIR. Pitcairn. The
doctor seldom troubled the inside Of the kirk,
but every Sabbath morning his Jug Of claret was
to be seen on its way from the tavern, Just as
the more staid portion Of the population were
going to morning service. The kirk elders
were at length scandalized, and under the plea
of preventing Sabbathtrading, used frequently
to seize the doctors jug and eonfiscate his
claret. Suspecting that the seizure was not
altogether disnterested, the doctor one Sabbath
morning sent strong dose of tartar.emetic at
the bottom of his pewter. On that day, to the
surprise of all men, DIR. Pitcairn was seen in
church. His eyes were turned towards the elders
pew. The service had not advanced far ere
one of the jealous opponents of misunderstanding
SUNK out of church, looking very pale. Soon
another followed and presently the elders pew
was empty, to the, bewilderment Of all but the
contriver of the mischief The latter slipped
ont of church quietly, and with exultation be.
held his prosecutors writhing in all the agonies
Of painful puke. Whether this story be true
or not, it illustrates the cheapness and accessi-
bility of claret, when unencumbered by many
duties
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Sale Of Barrare.-Tbe cincinpa, Tim, >

Sale Of Baggage,-The Cincinnati Times Of
Thursday thus refers TO novel sale:
"A large amount Of unclaimed baggage was sold
yesterday at the Miami depot Many drew prizes
indeed, finding in their trunks articles Of great
value. Others looked blank enough, in not finding
even the worth Of their money. The trunks were
sold, contents unknown TO the purchaser.
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Horrible Afair--Man Shot by sheriff.
Mr. Mynhier, the sheriff Of Morgan county. shot
a man named w. r. Lamastees on the Both ult.
was resisted by him and his father, and in defence
Of his person shot Lamastees in the left breast. It
was thought the wounded man would recover.
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Below our readers will find list Of the mem
bers of the present Congress, which we have
compiled and corrected from the official returns
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01

liens, attachments, pledges and securi-
ties of every kind, which either in whole
or in part, shall have been for or on ac-
count of spirituous or intoxicating IL
quors, shall be utterly null and void
against all persons and in all cases, and
no rights of any kind shall be acquired
thereby, and in any action either at law
or equity, touching such real or person
al estate, the purchaser of such liquors
may be a witness for either party
And no action of any kind shall be main
tanned in any court in this State, either
in whole or in part for intoxicating or
spirituous liquors sold in any other State
or county whatever, nor shall any action
of any kind be had or maintained in any
court in this State, for the recovery or
possession of intoxicating or spirituous
liquors, or the value thereof.
Sec. II. All the provisions of this act
relating to towns, shall be applicable to
cities and plantations; and those relating
to selectmen shall also be applied to the
mayor and aldermen of cities and asses
sors of plantations.
Sec. 18. The act entitled can act to
restrict the sale of intoxicating drinks"
approved August sixth, one thousand
eight hundred and forty-six, is hereby
repealed, except the thirteen sections
from section ten to section twenty-five
inclusive, saving or reserving all actions
or other proceedings, which are already
commenced by the authority of the same;
and all other acts or parts of acts incon-
sistent with this act are hereby repealed.
This act to take effect from and after its
by the Government.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01

The condition of this obligation is
such, that whereas the above bounden
has been duly appointed an agent
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01

for the town Tor city of F., to sell,
within and for, and on account of said
town Tor city, intoxicating liquors for
medicinal and mechanical purposes and
no other, until the of --,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01

PIIncIPdI, anu - anu - as
sureties, are holden and stand firmly
bound to the inhabitants of the town OF
- for city, as the case may be, in
the sum of six hundred dollars, tc be
paid them, to which payment we bind
ourselves, our heirs, executors and ad-
ministrators, firmly by these presents
Sealed with our seals, and dated this
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-15
The senate Prtnter.

The factous dsmocrs who united with wings and sbo-
sonis upoa the election OF the Sende pftner ought
BE- known to tho continually Whosvss they may be,
say they have dono which they will receive the
condemnation Of the ho0esl Democratic
tho country. We heartily approve OF motion Of Nj.
Dodge, Of Iowa. We think il right that Tho people should
know how their representatives upon ali occasions.
and we should like TO place the Of these protesting
democrats VINO voted with sbollioniss and wings for Mr.
FUCKER against Gen Armstrong Chat pure and tried old
patrIs and friend Of Jsckson in capitals before the
Try They will find themselves in position as bic
az ever politician occupied baltimore A,sss,
We can assure the Argus that The iactious demo.
CRATE who secretly coaesced with wings aud sbo
ltonisis upon the Senate printer will be known They
will b. made ss familiar household words through
out the length and breadth OF this Union The high Pc
sition ia which they have been placed by confding
constituency will not shield them from the condsm-
nation OF the honest democratic masses" They will
find. in the sequel tina, they have but yet seen the
beginning Of the end" OF one thing they may be well
assured We shall discharge eur sOhos duty 10 the demo
cratic party
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The Revenue Cutter Hamilton.
The details Of the loss OF this vessel are given in
the annexed letter TO the Secretary Of the Treasury II
will be read with melancholy interest:

u. ). RKv. CuTrER 'JETrKRsos DAVIS
Charleston. Is. CD Dec 10, 1858
SIs The Hamilton totally lost on the
bar on ,hs hsrbor at 2. Fdday the 9 together with
Captain Rudolph and live men, who had just left the yes
sci of Ffanciss patent lie-bos One man only out
of tho whole plemcnt of otcs and crew is known to
be saved he was picked by tho captain of the savan
nah of Ed so, and brought this port From him
i learned the following particulars Of the disss,ert
The Hamilton lett this port Wednesday, the 7th,
bound that in crossing the bar Captain Rudolph
ms,ook the middle buoy for the inner one the inner buoy
being gooeand the vessel struck T. p. m, the day OF
anchored in three and hall fshom. of water tina, an
effort made get underway Thursday and abaa-
doned of the head wind signal Of dis
displayed at time that The gale Of Thursday
kept vesse where she hrst anchored and chain
parted the Other when the esel struck break
ers The foremss sway. which carried The main
ssi about twenty from the deck that oil officers and
engaged in bailing aud pumping. az the
was deep the cabin noo that this
about III O'Clock Tnusdsy night that Lieuts Saunders
and Hnc with six Jeff the vessel AT l. M Friday
which way the boat he does know that Captain
Rudolph aud six left the vessel at 9. a m, in the
aud washed every soul OF her except himself ard he
was .hed and that he has knowledge OF what has be-
come Of IN. other boat. her officers
The officers and OF this vessel the scene Of
the disaster vong discover the bodies OF the Of
cer. or crew The vessel has totally disappeared, poba
bly, broken vp and dnIted 10
have the honor be. sir very respectfully. your obed
ent servant,
wM. c. PEAsE, Captain.
Hon. JAMES GurmRrR.
Secretary OF the Treasury. Washington. c,
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In rrsdsf,ck Maryland the 4h instant the residence
of her father fs WlAn Mrs SUSAN u. PECK,
FACT, Washington in the 0eth Of her
Attractive IL her person. In her and neuIay
sn,ahe her ds.poon the HE Of this lady continual pleas
friends bound her bed Of
thsn that oveness Other character appeared
beauty During month after month Of the greatest suffer
meek but, submissive
will Of Cod sb~ eheced words 81 friendship those whose
friendly once and the last sad
gathered weeping
mild spirit tranquil religious hopes hid hrewc
those she loved hest fingered and AIDED in the
shades Of death The flower ssd the Of its earthly
fashion pesished anew, land where
by xephyrs cf love.
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They expanding the of 81, 900 per week.
without any than that for which they con.
accd Tho system OF buying goods for notes. and seirg
them for other is that which supplies the banks with
paper.
The New York merchants had purchased their spring
goods for al long dates, which, they
maturity, swelling the lines OF bank discounts To
these, their portfolios foil of which had
been taken for goods cold, and which resource
the maturing notes. The banks required to
Increase their oans dollar, but merely discount their
receip,san operation which would have permitted the
application OF the notes held by merchants their IN tn
ring Obligations This they refused; diminishing their
line 81 600 900 per week for fifteen weeks there
alarm in relation TO the growing value OF money
The merchants naturally demanded twice much as the
wanted. All those sums Of money which, belonging 10
institutions and societies. had been deposit wang
favorable investment withdrawn, and placed soon
money the leas rate capitalists became tmid
about lending, speculative borrowers bid high for money
and regular dealers heeced paper which has since
by its payment been shown to be perfectly good The lines
OF discounts have low that the Institutions
earning their dividends Money being raised 70 the
rate however they carry their lines higher even
al the top rates, for money. This they doing
The exports OF specie md goods continue very large
They have been this year and last parayey, fol-
lows
FL py1k- Ewtxw
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Italian Opera.

The announcement, that the Italian Opera troupe. now
foIheg successful engagement in Baltimore will open
here mex, Monday. q, Rseys will b most gratifying
TO our readers Concerts have always been appreciated BY
our citizens. and the opportunity which nov offers OF
having an opera 10 toll. and by company who are iss'ly
considered the best IN The country. will b. eagerly sought
by all lovers OF inusc.
S'gnora De Vr'es. the prima donna. has won golden
opinions throughout The Union. and may with justice.
b. pronounced the best caosarice ever il this country
The other members Of the company are most talented
accessories
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supreme Court Of tho United states.


Montgomery Blair and Nathaniel Hatch, esqs.. of the
District OF Columbia, admitted attorneys and coun
sellers OF this court.
Nos and O. j. McDonoxh's executors, appellants. vs.
the United States. Appeals from the district court United
States for Louisiana In these the DEGREES OF the
said district court were affirmed
Nos T. Q. and IL. The United States, appellants, U.s.
j. McDonogh's executors. Appeals from the district
court United States for louisiana In these cases the de-
OF the said district court reversed, and the
cases remanded he district court with directions TO en-
ter DEGREES for the United States
No. Q The Stale of Pennsylvania. complainant. the
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company, VIM. Otersan.
al The compliments motion. set down for hearing on
the second Monday Of this term was dismissed for the
want OF prosecution.
No. g. +. Potiers executors. appellants, v S. R. Pot
ter ct II. The argument oil this continued BY
Nr. Graham for the appellees, and concluded by Mr..
Baager for the appellants
No. IL. The Town of Dover ss the Portsmouth Bridge
Company On the motion OF Mr. Lawrence. this writ OF
error the supreme court OF New Hampshire was die
missed for the want OF prosecution.
Adjourned until to-morrow. III o'clock, a. m.
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The Reason why.

why does Kate look so pale, motheri
Why are her arms 80 small
WIZ does she never smile, mother
Why do her eye.ids fall
Why does she walk alone. mother,
As II she had no friend
Why does she sigh - oft. mother
Is she 30 near hef end J
Why doe. she breathe 40 quick, mother:
And sirrt, as " ~ shocked hes
To hear thc quiet rap, mother.
OF se.ith, the viiIag. doctor
Why doe. he come 50 Oft, mo,berl
Can he prolong her days
BY leaving pills and gifts, mother
And singing iovesick lays
Twas but the other night. mother.
When Kate lay near my heart,
She urged me 10 be good. mother,
Aud said we soon must part
She said she was to 90, mother.
Away from home and me,
Aud leave papa and you. mother,
To dwell near by the sea
IL ], on Jordan. stormy banks. mother.
Where shs sto be carried y
+" Shat up, shut up, you litile brat
Shfs soiss 70 Be marr'sd y
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TaURsDAY MORNING. DEC. 10. 1868
toaxress--Wednes<isy.

srsArs--The credentials OF Hon, Clement G. Clay,
!, we're presented. and that gentleman appeared. was
qualified, and took bis place.
Several bills introduced. and referred 10 their ap
propriate committees and after other unimporan, bus
ness. a, an early hour the Senate adjourned.
HousE OF RrPREsENTArIvEs.-An unusual amount OF
general business was transacted 10 the House Numer
Gus poticss Of bills given. Forty bills were miro
duced on leave. The resolution offered BY hlr. Lane,
delegate from Oregon, to The necessity OF raising two
more regiments OF mounted troops for the protection OF
the trones and reienx The consideration OF the sub
;,c 10 the COMMITTEES on Military Affairs was passed.
This. and the resolution and speech Of Mr. lnger.oh in
reference 10 tbs treatment Of Captain Thaddeus Beech,
by the Spanish authorities. were among The most pfomi'
usnt features OF the days proceedings
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BY TELeGRAPH.


FkoM Akxco.
Nav oatsAVs Dec. IA private letter In tho D~it. ds
ted Vera Cuz, December 9Th, states that Santa Anna
been proclaimed Dictator for 10 years, with tho consen, OF
Al! the principal States and cities excepting oSsps which
desired him 10 be made perpetual Dictator.
Il reported Minister Gad.den had demanded the i'm
mediate confirmation Of the Garay grant, the Americans
would take possession OF Meslla valley.
Lent Murphy Lane has arrived here with dispatches
from Mexico for Washington.
Nine powder wagons exploded Pueblo, killing 10
persons
CHOLERA ORLEANS.
New oRLEAss Dec. 1.-The deaths from cholera during
the week have boon Ill.
The REVENUE nAAiLros.
Ca.KLKssos, Dec. l3.-rho huh of the cu,.er
Hamilton found In three fahoms the North
Poin, breakers She is total loss No tdinss have
received Of the missing boat have the bodies Of
those supposed 10 be los, yet been discovered.
Nzw yoRs, Dee lathe royal mail steamed Europa
sailed to-day, taking 10 passengers and &l7O000 In
specie.
sgGAM KrrLosios
PgfrBuKe, Dsc. 1S-A terrible accident occurred this
afternoon at Nicholson Psynos foundry this city. Tho
steam boiler burst, scalding TWO mon dnadsully and
breaking the leg Of anohe Mr.. Nicholson was also ser
ously injured. No lives were lest.
HIVES.
WnggLlxa Dec. - The river has barely four foct Of
water in the channel and still falling. The weather Il
cold, with prospect Of snow.
ERIE RAILROAD DISTURBANCE.
EslE, (Pa.,) Dec l3-The railroad company oom-
menced reaying .heir track and rebuilding the bridge At
abor Creek this is thought they will be torn
up again Tomorrow.
HUMBOLDT.
HALIFAX Dec Is The Humboldt 10 going
10 pieces She had $50 cargo when she sailed from
Iiayre, and only 200 tons have been saved.
NKw YoRk, Dec. h. bishop Soue sails for California
the TIN January.
EUROPA
sTos Dec. 1.-THE Europa sailed Tor Liverpool to-dsy,
with rs pass singers and $500 in spe,e.
Nkw YonK, Dsc. l4-Flour is better-saes of 1000
sales OF 70U bbls ~ 81 II. Whea-salcs Of II 600
bushels I73 for white. Is: cents for south
en and l76 for Geneseo Consaes 80 900 bushels
at 81 cents for mixed, and 81 cents for yellow
CHARLESTON, Dec. l2-Cotton firm, and tending up
wards-saes OF |, $50 bales AT a l0k cents.
CHARLEsroz Dec l3-Sacs today Of 2 500 bales cotton
at 81 100 cents
NEW ORLEANS De IL Sales to-day Of 1000 bales cot
ton cent advance ddIng, 81 cents Receipts At oil
ports less than last 495, 900 bales Corn acve ~
81 cents Nolasses, 10 cents.
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WEDNESDAY,, December IA, 1853.

No. 10. The United States. appellants, J. HANGAR
rows administrators Appeal from the district court OF
the United States for Louisiana On the motion OF Mir
Attorney General Gushing, the decree Of the said dis
trict reversed and the remanded. with
directions TO that court 10 enter decree for the United
States.
No. II. 4. T. Terry 1t al. appellants, ss j. B. Brant
This cause was argued by Mr. Soe,hen for the appel
ianis, and by Mr.. Lawrence for the appellee
No. 30. Macons administrator, plaintiff in error Is
the United States. This cause was argued by Mr. At
iorney General Cushing for the appeIees and submitted
printed argument by Mr. Charlton for the plaintiff
IN
Adjourned until tomorrow, IL o'clock, a. m.
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CELECr an~ Pahlsc sehsols.The pupsis Of the
schooas ~ Washington will b~ admitted the Industrial Erb
hilton IN Ah ee Shove a. Saturday the Inn between
~ how're " " ocock O'Clock, Al " ocock
sa Wv gvr cocee s The aaeasion of The children
Adats'ance Children, csnss t~schers 10 CENTS
Interesting enssfta'nmessa Of lectures
both are gwen every night has week 1t the Erhhnon Admit
tanes, 0s csan children, ~ p~iee. Dee la-S1
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rAUTIERyThss essabshmenis ssccesaf operation,
and the proprietor hatsn husef vter VIII now b.
pleased particular This elegant and spacious saloon on
the first floor designed for tbs Of ladies' and when
fhe second 6cns
gsntsmsn alone which the particular aten
Of msmben Of Who oom cus " tsvfssd
prices iow the paueN hsuses,
style rarely enjoyed elsewhere Thnes wsAng
parties can short nscs In Ans
the large Saloon furnished style Of nnsupaed naeaia
Oec i9--NsWS~e ssaWsw
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The short time and strikes in Lanca hire equal TO
reduction of ~ 900 hands, but the thus far IL 900
bses short Of last Flour has been heavy under the
and owerssy good State. 81 62i - IS; do Ohio
g. rs Rye -four, e5 80. Corn meal, - I2t Wheat IL
duh and lower sales white southern liz cents fair Mich
igan 1921 Rye is higher for expo-say 10l IO7
cents. Corn, ~ 80 cents old western mixed Pork i.
steady at SIS SO mess I'll I2a prime Bcefmess % 0o
q Sill. Lard, ~ a log csnts.
Feish" less Flour to Liverpool. 3s I'd grain. I2i
TO 1.ondon--aour :, ~. Sd; grain, l6j
The stock market has been rsther doll ususi ap-
prosobng the holidays, with efforts Of tho bear party
'hr foreign Tor depression. There will lie
litfie doing mill after the holidays
-Four large failures have occurred IN Boston, growing out
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Of tho Australian trade. The markets there are over
stocked. and goods shipped stored greet szpsnsc,
while the owners al homo cannot in ,ght market.
the Ar liabilities.
Yours. PRENTICE.
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We observe that in report Of the election OF Pub
lie Printer in the House. The Of Hon Francis B.
Cutting stands sncnss, those who supported Gales K
Seaton. This is an error He voted for Beverly Tucker
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Hon. VIM X Sebastian. Of Arkansas, has arrived, and
taken lodgings at Browns. Hon. c. C. Clay, IT,, Of
Alabama has also reached the city. and is stopping at
the National.
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cosny TO learn that tbs object 10 Ihs eogg animation oil
great national party upon the principles OF the com
promise measures" Nationality has found strange
lodsmsnt in coalition between compromise msn svowed
abolitioniss. and wings The catalogue will b. looked
al with interest by the people when they are called upon
10 break up the democratic party for the purpose OF Te-
organizing Under the lead OF Seward, Chsse' sumner.
Wade, and three or four democratic senator's in the great
national scheme described by the Herald Think Of =
great national party 10 be established upon the pn'
cpes of The compromise and founded by Sew
ard Supner Chase and two democratic senators, all OF
whom were opposed to these measures, aud most OF
whom now dsnounce them And yet this 10 the char
acer OF the opposition the administration described by
the organ Of the national party and this is the grand
object be accomplished BY the coalition the first
result OF which Inc Herald exul,s
may be highly presumptuous to question the In
fasily of senator's; but when have good reason to
believe that deliberate coalition has been formed Tor
the purpose OF embarrassing the administration and d.
vidipg and breaking down The democratic party. can
be restrained by respect for the senatorial Office
from speaking our mind We have good reason to be-
lieve that whg senator pocd the wing side OF the
Senate that democratic senator poed the democratic
side, and that the result was made known to coalition
aboitions who furnished the abolition poll In this
way we understand, the coalition formed which
suited in the vote have already announced II all
this be consistent with senatorial infalbility, then we
have formed our estimate Of official responsibility upon
an erroneous standard. II such coalition be wrong
then we know Of nothing in the senatorial position which
should shield the guilty from the condemnation Of free
press a
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sale To-Day.

ny y. e. MCGUIRE, Awetsen~sr.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS IN THE FIRST WARD AT
AUCTiONon Thsssdsy ansrnoon DecenSss Is ~ ececk
hall 81 LOT No i/e
roatag between 18Th aed In
ununs e3 fset alsy containing a17b
beautifully situated, and desirabs ~ kuA
ing purposes
No. ls having front each Of -
beween and nesth
tanning 1870 square feet Tide perfect.
half cash. the resId~s In asd IL Doaths
satisfactorily secured, bearing interest
JAR. q. MCGUIRE,
Dec lid Aucuoaees
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IyOR RENT-one Of the city,
aisd Sevsh hrees doom seden, Withess,
Co.'S lease viii he tos -four pears NE sss
C. Bssbess The - e~s deep.
~ feet wdr with ceilar pcr apply snder-iFHd
j. CLAYTON RRAsHKAkr,
Dec lS-sod2w Al Hall Rscthsse
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rTEuDSfr<,K CHAMPA0NE-T
III 20 basket. P,errs nsd~eek wsx imported ~ RsssN
10 baskets Heidstsek wss imported ~ r. ". -
yoad Co
yust received and for sale BY r. r. WHITE 4 CO.,
Louisisoa avenue, between 9Th and tn stfecn,
I5--3M opposite ne Bank N wssh4n6sos
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rHg KEvrsuE GUTTER mAaLros.

CaARLnssoS, Dec l3.--rho hull Of tue revsnus cuuer
Hamilton found In three fathoms water NJ the North
Point breakers She total loss No tdings have
been received missing boat. have ths bodies Of
those supposed TO be los, YET been discovered.