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ILLINOIS FREE SOIL CONVENTION. - This
body met at Ottawa on tho 18th, and though
not largely attended, was composed of An I'M
usual proportion Of ,Oorking men. The specta-
tors and outsiders were absent Resolutions
were passed, which we shall try 10 give next
week, in reference to the Black Law" and to
the various operations of the party, and CON-
mittee Of twelve was appointed in this city to
superintend the interests Of the party. We
learn that efficient measures are being taken
to publish FIRST class daily paper in this city
Congregational (CIieago) Herald
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The WILLIAM AND MARY.-It now appears
that the 200 passengers, who were reported to
be all lost in this vessel, have been nearly all
saved A wreckng vessel took off all but two
and carried them safely into Nassau. The
Bahama Herald says that l64 of the emigrants
were saved through the exertions of Captain
Sands, of the wrecking schooner Oracle.
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The Herman WochenbIah, a German paper
printed in Missouri, relates the following:
In the neighboring town Of Union a cause
has just been tried, of which the material facts
are these: A man, who had hired female
slave, lost $40 bill, and could only account
for the loss on the supposition that the woman
had stolen it. He complained to her owner,
who charged her with the theft and she most
explicitly denied it and continued to protest
her entire innocence. The barbarian of an
owner then bent her hands backwards tied
them to her feet, and dashed cold water down
upon her. She, however, persevored in assert
ing her innocence, and was finally released
without having made confession. She was
then sent back to him who had hired her, who
flogged her with a green hickory stick, until
the stick was split to piecos-stil no confession.
After the 1ogging, she seized the first opportu-
nifty to escape, and crawled on her hands and
feet into the bushes, where she WIS soon after
found, dead Her entire back, from the neck
downward, was one single wound and al ex.
animation showed that both lungs and live,
were fatally injured by the blows she had re-
ceived. Her murderer was arrested, tried by
a jury of free and enlightened citizens, and
acquitted. 1t was only niger case"
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Breyet Colonel J. X. F. MANSFIELD has been
appointed Inspector General of the army. He
graduated at West Point in 1922, and was
with Gen. Taylor throughout his Mexican cam.
paipn
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BALTIMORE MARKET.
IcoRREcTED WEEKLY FOR THE ERA.I

On the hoof- $500 a 1925
| Beef cattle, ( Net 500 1925
Gross average 462% 600
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ANOTHER WAR is apprehended between
the United States and Mexico unless the Mexi.
cans give up the armed occupation of the Me.
silla territory.
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WHAT DOES II MEANl-The Catoctin (Md)
Wing says that number of men, with their
families, have left that neighborhood for the
West.
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LATER FROM MEXICO.
CHARLESTON. s. c.. Nav 81.

CHARLESTON, s. C., May 81, 1853.
The New Orleans Picayune OF the 26th inst
has advices from the city Of Mexico to the 18th
When Santa Anna was apprsed of the rev.
olntion which had broken out at Vera Cruz,
he Immediately dispatched two thousand troops
and fourteen peioes of artillery to the scene of
rebellion.
Upon the troops reaching Puebla, they learn
ed that order bad been restored, whcreupOn
they returned IL had been ascertaned that
no officer of rank headed the revoutionists
Double guards are now posted at the gates
of the city
The Government of Jalisco in honor of the
arrival Of Santa Anna, had pardoned all per-
soDs previously condemned to death
Senior Almonte was about leaving Mexico
for Washington.
Senior Laza, broker, had been arrested on
charge of high treason, in dealing with
Americans during the war.
Mr. Doyle, the British minister in Mexico is
TO be transferred to Brazil Gen. Oeary has
been named as his successor.
Twenty-six newspapers have been suspended
under the recent decree issued by Santa Anna.
RESULT OF THE VIRGINIA ELECTIoN-The
late election in Virginia has resulted in return
ing an entire Democratic delegation to Con-
grss Charles s Lewis Ind Dem, being
elected in the 18th district over Snodgrass
nominated Democrat and Storrett Wing. The
Legislature is also Democratic in both branches
but by reduced majority. Edward J. Arm
strong, Archibald Graham, and Thos. J. Boyd,
all Democrats, the last named Independent,
having defeated Daniel, the regular Democratic
nominee) have been chosen to constitute the
Board of Public Works. The following is
list Of the Congressman elect
First district Thomas H. .Bayly; "a, John s.
Millson 3d. John S. Caskie; 4th, William o.
Goode; 5th, Thomas s. Bocock; 9th, Paulus
Powell; 18th, William Smith; sth, Charles j.
Faulkner; 9th, John Letchcr; 10TH z. Kid
well; 18th, Charles $. Lewis; 18th, II. A. Ed
monson; 18th, Fayette McMullen.
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Cry AFTAIRs.-The new Marshal, Jonah
ID. Hoover, Esq, the New Commissioner Of Pub
lie buildings, b. b. French, Esq, and the new
Postmaster, J. g. Berret, Esq, have entered
upon the duties Of their several Offices The
latter has appointed Lambert Tree Esq, whose
politeness and efficiency is no we'll known, az
Chief Clerk. A. g. Allen has been appointed
Navy Agent
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THE CRYSTAL PALACE at New York will
open for exhibition on the l5th of July.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

nERSONS at distance, addressing the Man
agers can confidently rely on having their
orders for tickets in the Maryland Lotteries
promptly filed.
Bank notes on any solvent bank in the United
States received at par for tickets.
Bonds, TO a heavy amount, are deposited with
the State 10 secure the payment of prizes. Draw
ings conducted in public, under the superintend-
ence Of the State Lottery Commissioner.
We would call your attention 10 the following
splendid Lotteries to be drawn under our man
agement, during the month of December. Any
orders you may favor us with will receive prompt
attention, and be considered strictly confidential
The Managers Official Scheme is always sent
from the Managers Office, with all the tickets or
dered and the printed official drawing certified TO
by the State Lottery Commissioner, will be sent
same day after the drawing Of the lottery is over
All prizes sold at the Managers Office are
cashed Immediately after the drawing.
These Lotteries will be drawn each Saturday
of the month, and we would suggest 10 correspon-
dents the propriety of sending their favors in the
early part of the week. Should an order be re-
ceived too late for the Lottery of one week the
amount enclosed will either be invested in that of
the snccesdiag week, or returned to the CORES
pondents, according TO their wish.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor.

under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention OF citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his well-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimcres, 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 TO offer them TO the public on such
terms 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 upin the most elegant style a, twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock aud dress coats and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

~ let us rather talk of your own sweet self
and of your beautiful eyes which are half con-
cealed by this enyious domino. Since you feel
some little goodwill towards your humble
slave, let him at least enjoy q sight of his di-
yinity."
ssWhat is the use Of my taking off my mask,
since YOU are alive to no charms but those of
your dear marchioness?" z"
81 forgot her the moment saw you"
The marchioness turned pale. A nervous
tremor shook her frame, and big tear-drops
rolled down her cheeks
''Are you quite sure 2" asked Charles's gay
companion.
II should be unworthy Of your regard if
could think otherwise" said the gallant.
1Well, suppose must believe you-only
this being the case, you cannot set any great
store by that rosebud you snatched from the
fair Scotchwoman, nor by the ring she allowed
you to draw off her finger.
eWhat little demon you areW
"You have hit the mark more truly than you
think for. But come, answer me-and give me
what require"
'Will you promise" said the count
~ am not accustomed to accept conditions,
but to impose them. If they do not suit you
farewell
'T give way" said the count.
"Ungrateful wretchr muttered Blanche.
"And now,D said Charles.
"Now we will take turn in the saloon, and
then will call for my carriage"
IA thousand thanks'
Before Blanche left the box, she looked out
by the peep-hole, when she perceived Charles
looking everywhere for the black domino with
the white camelia, who had disappeared in the
crowd.
On going down stairs to call coach, the
marchioness heard kind of chuckling laugh
behind her, and on turning round she perceived
the green imp who had informed her OF
Charies's departure, at the Duchess of Rs
ball.
When Blanche reached home, she found her
husband sitting up for her, at the fire-side, in
her bedroom
3Well, Blanche" said he, tenderly, "were
you amused at this ball?"
The marchioness had remained rooted to the
threshold of the door, her eyes were riveted
on the domino, and the costume of a green imp
that we're carelessly thrown upon an armchair.
A white camelia was placed on the mantel-
piece beside rosebud. A plain ring was re-
turned to the tray where she kept her little
trinkets. These were the only gifts Charles
could ever boast of having received from her.
90, forgive mel" cried she in an impas-
stoned tone; ssfor now see that you love me !"
M. de Villarcy pressed her fondly to his
heart.
On the following day, the marchioness's
servant was dispatched to the Count de Lyra,
and handed him an envelope containing the
mysterious note that decoyed him to the opera,
with his lady's compliments. Reynolds MIS-
celldny.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI.-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
/ AS the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, it will continue to preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College;
Col j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, Vim. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. c. Jcwett, of the Smithsonian Institute
+ Sen 9t--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING AND MANAGING A
COAL FIRE.-Be provided with charcoal and
shavings or light wood. Put on first your sha-
wings or kindlings, then charcoal in sufficient
quantities to make good body of hot Goals.
Upon the charcoal, after it is kindled to a red
heat, throw on the hard coal in small quantities.
Close the stove door, open the draft and let it
all get well ignited before putting on more
coal. When the hard coal gets burning nicely,
put on a little more coal, say four or six inches
deep in the fire chamber, close the stove door
again, and let it alone until you have got as
hot a fire as you need; then close the draft at
the bottom of the stove so as to make the fire
burn slow, and keep it at an even temperature !;
if this does not seem to check 1t sufficiently,
open the stove door. The fire. will not need
replenishing again for four or five hours.
When it needs more coal, clear the stove of
ashes by the use of the poker at the bottom of
the fire; throw on coal about four or six inches
deep, give it draft to start it if the fire does
not seem sufficiently lively. After the fresh
coal is fairly started close off the draft again
as before. If the fire still burns too freely
with the drawer closed and the stove door
open, throw on few ashes or fine coal.
To keeps a fire over night there must be plenty
of life in the fire before fixing it for the night
clear off ashes, then fill up with coal. few
trials will have to be made to ascertain the due
strength of the draft, as upon that depends the
certainly of the fire lasting all night. 1t may
be strong enough to consume all the coal be-
fore morning, or not strong enough to sustain
combustion If the hampers are all closed and
ashes thrown over the coal. If the draft is
strong throw ashes over the coal, if not it may
be necessary to leave the drawer at the bottom
a little open Each ones experience must
teach him the manner of keeping the fire in
any particular stove or furnace In the morn
ing, If the fire has been kept over night, clear
out the ashes before putting on the coal, then
throw on the coal and open the draft.
Never throw away the unburnt clnders.
Screen all that is combustible out of the resi-
dunn of former fires. Even the ashes are some
times full Of combustibe matter and may be
burned. The cinders should always be burned
over again. Never poke coal fire on the top,
unless you wish to put it out.
An increase of heat is by no means always
consequence of increasing the quantity of
coal in the stove If the heating surface of the
stove can be heated sufficiently with Is lbs. Of
coal, 80 pounds are used without any proper
tionate gain of heat. In general, use little fuel
at a time, and it will be found that about as
much heat will be obtained from a stove half
full of coal as when it is entirely full.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
iIREEN,S INK ERASER and PAPER

~ REEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
NJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.--A new kind of eraser or rub
Der, far superior to any article for the pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, il removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface of the paper
unframed.
+ Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
II COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
\ Branch Of Sationers' Hall, Nos. 174 and 176
Pearl street, 1lth street, doors north OF Penn
syvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
z Oct 7-tf (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE

NE fLUS ULTIMA HAVANA ClGAh "SlOhE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Under the National Hotel Penn. Apenue.
NNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
IL ceved, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands Of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fidence, recommend TO all epcures, being Of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, Londres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, Ell Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolation,
Among his stock Of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned fayorite brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's Patent, Koh-l-Noor.
The Koh-INoor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at SIS each, or 373 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most palatable tobacco ever
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov 17--2md (mo
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.
1 INDUSTRIAL FAIR Will be held

IN the new Baptist Church 18th ST., above
q, to commence the Sth day of December,
and continue at least one month.
great variety OF manufactured articles, valua-
BILE publications, and interesting curiosites from
different parts of the country will be exhibited.
The interest Of the exhibition will be enhanced
by appropriate lectures and concerts. The fol-
lewing popular orators from abroad have consent
ed to deliver lectures on the occasion, viz Rev.
John Bowling, d. d.. Rev. j. l.. Burrows, Rev.
J. Wheaton Smith, Rev. A. A. Willets, and Rev.
ID. G. Haynes. The Rev. Dr. Magoon and Rev.
DIR. Neal, and Rev. Professor Brantley, have also
been invited. More than dozen excellent con-
certs, by L. v. II. Crosby and lady, and other cee-
brated amateurs, may be expected.
The committee feel very confident, therefore,
that they will be able 10 make the exhibition one
Of extraordinary interest.
Further contributions Of all sorts of manufac-
tured goods and fancy articles for the fair re-
spectfuy solicited from our citizens generally.
Gentlemen making contributions to the value of
So ladies 10 the value of SO, and misses and lads
10 the value Of So will be furnished with season
tickets, admitting them to the exhibton lectures,
and concerts. eS8
The committee will be ready to receive contri-
buttons at the rooms on Thursday, the lst of Do
cember, and daily afterwards, between the hours
of 10 A. M. and r. M, until the opening of the
fair. J. @. LEWIS,
Dec 1-St (m) Chairman of the Committee
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
WILLARD'S HOTEL.
TIME ABOVE-NAMED ESTABLISH

/ III ment will be reopened for the reception OF
guests Thursday, November "a. Since the
closing in June last the house has been complete
ly renovated enlarged, improved in ventilation,
warming, &c, and many improvements added re-
quisite TO the comfort of its guests.
4 With practical knowledge of hotel keeping
and personal attention to the business the under
signed hopes TO merit share of the public patron
age so literally extended heretofore.
HI. A. WILLARD.
4 Nov 11-dlm fm) !.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

MODERN LANGUAGES.--D. T.. Grouy
lyl native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmaiics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7h streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 2l--dtf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
of China, Glass and Earthenware; also magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, aSc. and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
CS. WHITTLESEY, Hh street.
Nov O0-1v Tnl
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
nREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.--Look

DREPARE FOR RAINY DAf.-Look
up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather to be repaired and thus
give him time to do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done i'm hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 371 cents up TO Sc, COM
prsing a general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
large assortment of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. ID. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
Sep 21-eotf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
THE wupow's CURSE.

THE WIDOWS CURSE.
Not all the blessings Of a host of angels
Can blow away desolate widows curss rsse,oen,
And tho thou spill thy hearts blood for.
II will not weigh against an orphan ssy,dga
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

The House will consist Of two hundred and
thirtyour members and five Territorial delegates,
one new Territory having lately been formed, viz,
Washington. The delegates however, have no
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

LAND INSTITUTE.
VNHE undersigned respectfully invites the
j citizens Of Washington and its vicinity TO
an inspection Of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &C., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made 10 order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at a price
equally as low charged elsewhere.
q. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue
Nov 1l--eo3m (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

Below our readers will find a list Of the mem
bers of the present Congress, which we have
compiled and corrected from the official returns:
- SENATE.
Wings in Haiies democrats in Roman
President. .............. David II. Atchison
Secretary. y...................A Asbury Dickins.
Alabama. Michigan
BENZ. Fitzpatrick Lewis Csss
Clement o. Clay, Jr. Charles H. Stuart.
arkansas. Msnsrppi.
Robert w. Johnson stephen Adams.
w. X. Sebastian. Vacancy
Connecticut. Missouri.
TSuB,an Smith. David r. Atchson.
Isaac Toucey. Henry 8 Geyer.
Oulijornia Ne,o Hampahire.
w. NJ Gwin. Moses Norris, Jr
John D. Weller. Jared Williams.
Dslasoars. Nsw York.
James A. Bayard. VIZ S,Oard.
John A. Clayton HamiisOn n, Fish; r
Jackson Norton John R. Thompson.
stephen r. Mallory. William Wright.
Georgia North Carolina
Wm. c. Daaoson. George Il. Badger.
Robert 1Sombs Vacancy o,a
John Petit. Salmon p Chase
Ilinois Psnasyluania
stephen A. Douglas Richard Brodhead.
Augustus Q. Dodge. Charles I. James
George W, Jones: Philip Allen.
kentucky S0uh Curottnd
ArchibdI6 DIXON. A. p. Butler.
John B. Thompson. Josiah J. Evan
Louisiana. Tennessee.
John Slidell James c. Jones.
r. r. Benjamin. John Bell
Maine. 1srds
Hannibal IIamlin. Thomas J, Rusk.
Vacancy. Sam Houston.
Massachusetts Vermont
Charles Str,ner .Stnuel s. Fhelps.*
Eiioayd Epcrctt. Solomon Fbot.
Maryland. Virginia.
James A. PedYce James NJ Mason,
Thomas g. Pratt. r. MT Hunter,
Wsconsn.
Isaac p. Walker. Henry Dodge
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

A CARD.
FJyo the Building community of w ashingt0R
and its vicinity FREDERICK E. GEIGER,
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his friends and the public generally for past favors,
and hopes to be favored with their continuance,
as he is prepared TO execute all kinds of work in
his line of business the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms
He will also make Plans, Specifications, and su
per;ntend any kind of work that may be entrusted
to his care.
p ace of business and residence on G street
bet> cen 9th and 7th streets.
$50 27-lmod