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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits
IN sioner Of the General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Act Of Congress OF
August 3lst, 1852, on Land Warrant, NO 1897
issued from the Land Office Of Virginia, Feb. 18th
1883, to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line, in the War
of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied
SAMPSON JONES, in,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov 15-2asy3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Accident.--On Friday morning, lady, in at
tempting to step from steamboat to the shore,
missed her footing and fell into the chilling waters
Of Potomac She was, however, rescued from the
perillous condition, the intense qualification Of
the by-standers. - sa
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

GHESAPEAKE and Ohio Canal stock
~ wanted by PETER A. KELLER
Sep II Opposite the Treasury
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Veterans Of 1sI2.--Thc committee TO represent
the soldiers OF the Of 1912 (recently convened
in this city, in the national convention TO be- held
an Philadelphia on the eighth of January, consists
of the following named gentlemen: Capt. j. s.
Williams, General John Nj McCalla, Capt George
Della Roche, General r.. Armstrong, General Roger
Weghtman, Colonel w. B. Randolph, Francis B.
Stockton, James w. McCuIloh, Capt. Thomas
Quantrill, George McNair, James II. Causten, c.
r. Johnson, and DIR. VIM. Jones.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25
Amounting in the aggregate to-. $1,000

The commissions and fees in the aggregate for
the year are large, and may be accounted for by
the fact that nearly one-half of the whole amount
has accrued blythe enforcement Of the laws against
delinquent property, extending back in some cases
as far as the year 1885. The annual statement
returned to the register, the 18th Of July last,
in accordance with the provisions of the 9th sec
ton Of the act prescribing the duties of the colec-
tor of taxes, win show the amount collected on
account of arrearages from the year 1885 TO the
year 1851, both inclusive, 10 be $65,17l 95 in a
total collection for the year Of sls3,2sS 81.
The collector further states that at no former
period have the books Of the corporation exhibited
SO small balance sheet at the close of the fiscal
year ending the thirtieth Of June last
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

suppression OF small Notes.-The bill recent
ly introduced, by Mr. Adams, in the Senate, pro-
vides, among other things, that if any person or
persons, body polite, or corporation, within the
District Of Columbia, shall make, emit, issue, ut
ter, sign, draw or endorse any bank note, promis-
sary note, or any instrument Of writing for the
payment or delivery of money, or other valuable
thing, or Of any thing purporting TO be valuable
thing, of less denomination than five dollars, 10
be used as paper currency, or as circulating
medium, either in lieu of money, or OF any other
currency, shall forfeit and pay the of ten dol
lars for every such piece Of paper thus manufac-
tured and issued one-halfto the use Of any per-
son who shall sue therefor, and the other halfto
the county of Washington II is made unlawful
to offer pass such paper, under penalty of not
less than five nor more than ten dollars for every
offence the fine to be divided in like manner. II
any persons or corporation shall fail to redeem
their small notes, presentation, in gold or silver,
such parties neglecting or refusing, shall forfeit
and pay the sum of twenty dollars.
The fourth section expressly gives to justices
of the peace, in the District of Columbia jurisdc-
ton to try and adudcate every such case, the for
FIXTURES under the TO be recovered in an action
OF debt, in the name OF any person VINO shaii sue
therefor There are other stringent provisions in
the BILL calculated TO drive entirely the irredeem.
able small notes out Of existence.
The Holydays.-Congress having, on Friday,
adjourned over to Tuesday, many of the members
have left the city to enjoy Christmas times at home
while others, living in remote parts the Union,
L bau IN Y0rk n see he
the Crystal Palace; special invitation having
been extended to the members of both Houses
to pay the exhibition visit.
Christmas falling on Sunday, the social celebra-
ton of the day, by general consent, seems to have
| been postponed until Monday.
Accident.-On Friday morning, lady, in at
tempting to step from steamboat TO the shore
missed her footing and fell into the chilling waters
| Of Potomac. She was, however, rescued from the
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Murder of Wife.-An awful tragedy oc-
Cured in Syracuse on the morning of the nth.
A man named William G. Carson, a shoemaker by
trade killed his wife, by stabbng hei 70 the heart
with butchers knife. Two Of the wounds,
either of which would have produced death, were
inflicted with the knife, one over the right eye,
and the other in the right breast. Jealousy was
the cause of the deplorable event. The woman
had deserted her husband during the past summer,
and been off on the canal with another man.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Winter Arrangements.-The Connecticut
river is closed with ice, and navigation suspended.
The splendid steamer "Granite State" Captain
King, will run between this city and New York
during the winter, in connexion with the Travel
Ter, Captain Lewis--making regular daily line.
Better boats, or more capable and gentemanly
officers, it will be difficult 10 find; and whoever
embarks with them stands good chance of hav-
ing pleasant time of il. The Granite State is
27O feet in length, and IS feet beam has an en-
CINE Of 600 horsepower, 40 state rooms besides a
large and well ventilated cabin, is completely
equipped with hose and water apparatus, against
fret has five large life boats, and life preservers
~ III Register.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Leaving an apparent balance of. 1886 Is
From which should be deducted, on ac-
count of personal property sold at
public auction. removed from the
city, &C., before the taxes levied be.
came due, and which have been con-
tinued on the books as a charge
against the collector in many cases
since the general assessment of 1s49. 949 Al
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Burning Fluid Explosion.-Ma Ann Bat.
tersley residing at III Sth street, New York. died
on the nth from the effects Of burns received on
the 18th inst. She was sitting on a sofa, with heI
burning fluid, in consequence Of one Of the tubes
being out of order, exploded, and the contents
spread over her dress, setting il on fire, and caus
ing burns which proved fatal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

Gs- AT Ashland, Kentucky, on Saturday night
at rafting match, two young men quarreled about
seven cents, when one named Thornton Hool
stabbed the other named Marks, throughout the
heart, killing him instantly
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

VA The President has recognized Charles Zin,-
norman as consul of Buenos Ayres for New York ;
and Julius Samson as consul OF Lunenberg for
Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama,
Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, aud Ten.
nessce, to reside at Mobile.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

\ M Some rich developments are expected out
Of the recent operate quarrel" between Salvi
and Max Mareizek. Salvi's friends threaten an
explosion, and as Maretzek is known not 70 be inn
maculaie, there is plenty Of ground for an attack.
They will only, however, succeed in blackening
each others, characters, and amusing the public.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25
THE MAMMOTH oFTHE MONTH.
Capital $6O,O(O.

S3l, 535 prizes, amounting TO ST. ,0S040O.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY OF
MARYLAND
For the Benefit Of The Consolidated Lotteries
Of Maryland.
Class b.
To be drawn In Baltimore, Nd, Saturday Dec 81 1853
SCHEME II
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

In diamOndS.
The enthusiasm and patriotism Of the Turks in
crease day by day. Voluntary contributions are
received from all parts Of the empire, and Con-
stantinople alone has raised $50 900 pasres for
the maintenance Of the army The English OH
GERS, who have already returned from Shumla, an
nounce the approaching arrival OF the Spanish
General Prim.
Another writer, who is evidently no great add
mirer of the Porte, speaks of the "truly cnthusi-
astic zealn of the Asiatic Turks, who appear in
crowds at the conscrpton Offices. Each Cyalet
has to supply 800 cavalry and 800 infantry, and
this is done with the greatest readiness. The cav
airy goes to Erzeropm, the infantry to CONSTANT
NOBLE The Druses Of the Lebanon have offered
to send 1000 men, but they demand that the Chris
iians shall be disarmed before they depart The
other Druses display far greater military ardor and
the volunteers will proceed TO the seat OF war un-
der their Emir Emin, who leaves his son, youth
of l6 as his deputy. The high dgntarics Of the
Maroni,es have olso offered the assistance of their
people,
The official recall Of the advertisement relative
10 the supplies for the French fleet sbetween Con-
stantinople and ODESSA has caused a great SEN
salon. General paraguay dHiliers has already
conferred with the Turkish ministers and Lord
Straiford. The staff officers who accompanied
the French dplomatist have already quilted Con-
staniinople Colonel Feury, with his aid-de-camp,
is going to Batoum Lieutenant Colonel Lavoix
and Messrs Barton and Houche. officers Of engi-
neers, are gone to Shnmla and Widdin.
Latest News.-On the 26th, 9th and 2Sth Of
November, the Turks continued to make fcigned
attacks on the island Of Mokan, but retreated as
soon as the Russian FIRE opened. The Turks
have planted 100 guns behind the works Of earth
in their enfrcnched camps on the road 10 Krajova.
Up 10 the Goth of November the Russians in Kra-
voja had shown no signs of an intention to adj
vance. A very excellent arrangement on the
part Of the Turks at Kalafat led to the report
Of their having been recalled. The whole corps
is relieved every IS hours from Widdin. All
the ministerial departments are 10 be reorganiz-
ed aud 10 be placed on the same footing as they
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

The HARPERs.--Offers of assistance have
flowed in upon the Harpers to the amount Of
more than one hundred and forty thousand
dollars, in great part from persons with whom
they had no previous connection. The insur
.ance Offices have waived the grace of sixty
days and offered to pay the claims upon them
at once, A larger quantity of hooks has been
saved than was at first supposed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

MILE Gabrielle DE Lamottc.-Ths dis,in-
guished young pianist was in New York last week,
for the purpose OF playing al concert for the
benefit OF orphans. She is said TO have performed
selections from Beethoven and Mendclssohn with
charming skill, and her efforts were received with
evidence of great satisfaction.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
NIOrlyian Missions,

At a recent public meeting held in
in Sheffield, ENGLAND. on behalf Of the
Mo'avians,,he following statements We're
made, .,.s ..-....... .. ....... ...
The .Moravians Of the continents OF
Europe and America did no, number a.
bove 1000 souls, yet they had gatherel,
through their missionaries not less than
$1,000 persons into Christian congrega
tons in foreign Ianls. At Labrador,
nearly the whole OF the natives hal been
G ris,ianized there; and at Surinam. out
oils missionaries, IL had died Of the
yellow fever. Ye, there was no lack OF
laborcrs for Col. During the last
eleven years, the congregations at Sur.
ina ha risen from 10000 10 1900
persons. 1t might be estimated the one.
fourth were communican,s. In the Wesl
l"dies, the congregations numbered a.
bout 10000 persons, principally negroes
and their were uPwarl Of 1000 children
in their schools. Two training school /.
had been established for the clucalion oI
native teachers. 1t was seldom that one
tau sht in their schools left the path o
reclitu lie The Moravians have 70 Mis-
sonary Stations, AMI 2s6 Missionaries
in The world. and these are sustainel .fol
the triling expense Of about 100000.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
j The Burned Mail Car.

i The Mail Car which was burned on
the Cleveland AMI Columbus Railroad
two weeks since, opened only at the
sides, and there was no means Sof lcoina'
imunicating with tho Condu ucsof or Enyi.l
neer. conseq qusn.ly the train was not
stopped until the flames, bursting out in.
to the darkness of the night, attracte |.
attention. When the otrstfI wasl finally
stopped athe flames sslrom the burning. cur
were some twenty fee, high, lishli"g M
the county lermiles sarouni. The flames
occupied ihs si,le aper,dfes, anil ihere
was no fpgfsss ex cePt tfirofyh ths ienis,
whick,were, battcresl in as SOON asi'thoy
could be, ani.what was lefe sncen sala
ed, was taksn, out aud, sepinsplshsd rs as
soon a, possible. or the. baggage, Out
Of so,riS sky tftnks. ycafdaty While
one one wias odSasss1g nd; 10 asos,siys 'siss
siT6e ,uasI skaie,bAaimilea Ia.esi .Ngl
aiuaittsxs;si,hsr lQck ory or; n ca9yassa% W WAS
copnd .woslh sspairiay: Or .beY CONTENT.
some Sight eeiight OF s lei Il bisht Is 6f .ts bdtdSd
| 5eainufi{s Hs$S a6SS,f s&tesrsafS 40 biN'
ws,sitneshs Gxsvilsa tlDsds 0GisesAlll
asdsf, ei .hAD Deasx.a,.p t.silhis. .@oss,a
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
Worth Irving,

Have any of our farmers ,ryed'the fol-
lowing plan Of keeping dogs away ffoa.
their sheep!
PREsLRvINa SHEEP FROM Does.-Let
me publish 10 the sheep raising world a
,emedy against the destruction Of sheep
by dogs, which was given me a short
time since by highly respectable and
valued friend. himself an extensive
wool .gfo wer. 1t consists simply in pla-
cling on one sheep in every ten Of the
flock bell the usual size for sheep. The
reasoning Of my friend isthis: The in.
sstinct ofthe dog prompts him TO do all
his actsin steallhy n1anner-'-his attack k
upon sheep is most frequently made al
night, while they are at rest anil the sud.
den jinglihg Of the bells will lead to
their exposure. The importance Of sheep
preservation from dogs, the writer hopes
will claim for4this communication an
insertion in most Of the papers Of the
Uhion, that remedy so cheap an! sim
7 iplcmay, be fully tested. H ''-"f
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
Port Huron.

Five years ago we saw little ham.
let just starting into being as town on
the Michigan shore of the St. Clair -Riv.
er. Now handsome paper published
there, The Commercial. brings US the
following: .tl et ssg
"Por Huron Village contains 40
stores and groceries, 5 saloons, s hotels,
l foundry, ~ mechanics" &cashops, l
printing Office, 2 bakeries, 4 saw:mills.
2 livery stables. 3 churches, 8 lsrries,8 8
warehouses, I wharves, 8 schools, Q off.
ces, Lod ses and Divisions, tsnneries
and l limekilu. Present population
about 5000, 10 attend to whose wants
there are three ministers, seven physi.
clans, and five lawyers"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
Self.Sale into Slavery.

A singular instance Of colorel ma n
selling himself into slavery, was brought
out into the Mayors Court, in Richmond
Va, last week. A man named Jones, "a
witness in a case of larceny, stated that
he was a slave of a Mr.. Corngton
while the Book of the Hastings Cour,
showed him 20 be free man. On ex.
animation, it appears that Jones was c.
mancipated in Richmond, in 1851, and
that appended to The evidence ofhis free.
dom was an injunction f ON the Court
to leave the State on penalty OF being
sold for the bene6: ofthe State. Instead
Of doing 50, it appears he sold himself to
Mr.. Corrington, and had actually re-
ceivell,a part of The purchase money a,
the time of the sale. The Mayor stated
in strong terms his convictions, that the
whole proceeding was Illegal, and that
the State had claims for forfeiture which
could be enforced in spite Of the nesro''
self.sale; but for the purpose Of bringing
the novel question before a higher court
he had the man held 10 a hearing before
the next Hastings Court, on the charg'
of remaining in the Commonwealth con
| trary to law. .'a ,s.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
The Arlstocrasy ofMoney and tho
"H iH Mobility OF learning. 7-

The following jus. reflections occur In
an Aidress recently deliveret by Hiram
Ksichum, Esq, on tho occasion ofthe
death of Chisf Justice Jenes: I, ~ q,
Sir, there. are now living in Europe,
two very distinguished men, Barons, both
very eminent in .heir line, both known
to the, whole civilized. world; one is Ba.
ron Rothschild, and the other Baron
Hum mboldt; one distinguished for he &C.
emulation Of wealth, the other for the
accumulation Of knowledge. What
are the possessions Of tho philosopher!
Why, sir, ! heard q. gentleman whom
have seen this afternoon, n distinguish
member of,his community, say, that, Oh
a recent visi, 10 Europe, he paid his re.
spects TO that distinguished philosopher,
and was admitted to an gu licnce. He
fouml him, at the age Of cighlyfouf
years fresh AMI vigorous, ic small
room, nicely sended, with large deal
table. uncovered in the midst Of that
room, containing his books ani writing
apparatus. Adjoining this was a small
bel room, in which he slept. Here this
eminent philosopher received visitor
from the United States. He convcrsed
with him; he spoke Of his works. "My
works." said he, "you will find in the ad.
joining library, but am too poor to own
a copy OF them. have not the means
to buy full copy Of my own works"
Now, sir, which OF the Barons do you
think, in this age of gold, receives the
greatest amount Of the homage ofthe hu.
man race? lspenk not of the homage Of
intelligent men, bu, of the honor paid
BY the masses. Let them both come
here aud pass through our streets. and
see TO which Of them the hat of the mul.
tiluIe will be doffed with the mosl cheer.
fuIness and alacrity. .,-. .. -a.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
An Extract from a Letter Written
by Or. Franklin, on The Death Of his
Brother, John Franklin to Miss
Hubbard, .. .-.t -.

IL conlole with you. We have lost
most dear and valuable relation. But,
il is the will Of Col and nature. that
these mortal bodies be laid aside. when
the soul is to enter into real life. This
is rattcr an embryo stale--a preparation
for lining. A man is not completely
born until he be dead. Why then should
we grieve that new child be born a.
morg the immortals, a new mnmber adj.
ded TO their happy society? We.are spir.
its. That bodies should be lent us,
while thep can afford US pleasure, assist
US in acquiring knowledge, or doing
good to our fsllow.crcatures, is o kind
and benevolent act Of God. When they
become unfit Tor these purposes, and af.
+ fo:tl us pain instead ofplcasure instead
Of an aid become an incumbrancc. and
answer mona Of the intentions for whch
they were given, it is equally kind and
benevolent, that way is provided by
which we may get aid Of them, Death
| is that way. We ourselves, in some
cases, prudently choose a partial death
A IN ngled, painful limb, which canno1
be restored, we willingly cut of. He
who plucks out tooth, parts with i
freely, since the pain goes with it; and he
who quits the whole boly, parts at once
with all pains, and possibilities Of pains
and diseases it was iible to, or capable
of making him suffer.
"Our friend and we were invited a
broad on party Of pleasure, which i
10 last forever. His chair was ready
first; and he is gone before US. We oul,
not conveniently start together; aud VIII!
should you and | be grieved at this, since
we are soon to folloiA, and kncw rhsr,
to find him? Adieu. g. Hi-. -
! .. "B. FRANKLIN"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
Artnmn..


Henry Ward Beecher moralizes in
the following beautiful manner upon the
autumn:
"But there is as mnch life in autumn
as'dcalh, and as much growth and crea'
tion sis passing away. Every flower
has left its house full Of seeds. No leal
has dropped ill a bu was bornto it.
Already another year is hialcn along the
boughs: another summer is secure among
the declining flowers. Along the banks,
Of the green heart.shaped leaves of the
violet tell me that all is well at root, an
in turning he soil fnl those spring
beauties that die 10 he only sleeping
Heart, take courage! What the heart ha'
once owned and hal i, shall never lose
There is resurrection hope, not alone il
the sepulchre Of Christ, but, as that sep
ulchre was in garden so every flower
and every trce,anl every root. are annual
prophets sent TO affirm the future am
cheer the way. Thus, as birds, TO teacl
their little ones to fly, do first fly them
selves and shew the way, and as guide
that would bring the timi'l 10 venture in
to the dark facei forl, do first, 60 bacI
and forth through it, so the year and al
its mighty multitude of growths walk il
and out before us to encourage our faitl
Of life by death; of decayins for the SAX
Of better growth. Every see'l and ever
bud whispers TO secure, while the leaf !
yet green, that germ which shall liv
when fros,s have deslroyd leaf an
/ nownro .i r, t.+. -'f ~ A.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
Disposing Of a Man and Wife.

Tui Matawata, a King OF the Canni.
bal Islands, had in his very miscellane
Gus collection of wives, one OF some pre-
tensions TO beauty, 1nl this was the way
Of his wooing her. Having visited the
Island in company with her husband,
she attracted the attention Of his maies.
ty, who made dinner Of the gen,leman
and queen Of the lady, on one an5l't' e
same day. In other words, he took the
husband to his stomach, and the wife TO
his bosom-,hus incorporating an entire
family; and furnishing forciile Illus.
tration OF genuine SAVAGE hospitality
account Of Explorimg Expedition.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
THE WHITE CLOVER.

There isa little pcfumed flower, ... n.
1t well might grace the loveliest bower,
Yet poet never deigncd to sing ~"
Ofsuch a humble, rustic thing.
Nor is it strange, FOR it can show ... a.. 3
Scarcely one tint of lRIs' bow; e -....
Nature, pcrchancc, in careless hour,
With pencil dry, might paint the flower;
Yet instant bluslcd, her fault TO see,
So gave double fragrancy;
Rich recompense for ought denied!
Who would n'i homtly garb abile,
lfgentlest soul were breathing there
r Blessings through ell its little sphere7
Sweet flower! the lesson thou hast taught
Shall check each proud, ambitious thought
Teach me internal worth 10 prize,
Though found in lowlies., rudest guisc.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-11-08
English Humanity,

ne Lon 10" coIreSpof ,e''' - -. ,'I ~ H.,
une yves an p:" aeeJu"I ,i,; 81 l"o May NV I a
'nani''es nl VI D''''s" ''"''o'''S'" ''' ~
'e,ope"' I'm c.o,, III !,
lou Tul perhaps ',a's stis,, sesil noo, :" &c
times :, .nal Mrs' Macuonne..' :le';:' u
hnayoa,.' u.snsa,sy, e S mas, m vi 'm,,'s..u"
o. '"e Duen0ss .. a aa'"o';a""' :; , u".e'.a :" .a
ken % c'e = nel es'''eS, ~ ~ pa,,s n.as b.
place men bysheep.. lhe : ,i,eopass '. ~, q .
per, 'nlofmel oy e cortespon's", On tn' ;'
spo'' slves , 'ne 1u,,oM'"s sasp,i,v"e''''P
no" ., ."Is Nai.us,m ha uhs o3
= in'a naHy " s,,, "1 ~ ,hoD, Svs,s ,,,ara :
on hef domains many o. whom were va
able TO pay their rentS-some Oelng con