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Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09
Very truly, your friend.

ABoLITIoNIsTs FooLED.--We recently heard
Of an instance in which one of these northern
philanthropists was most successfully "done
forr
A gentleman, whose name we withhold, was
coming from Kentucky, and had with him some
valuable stock, in charge of a faithful and trust
worthy slave. The night being foggy, the boat
landed at small town on the Indiana side, fol
the night, where the faithful servant was soon
beset by horde Of negro sympathisers, all urg
ing him to make his escape from bondage, and
detailing in the most glowing terms the beauty
and fascination Of freedom. The negro listened
and appeared to hesitate, when one of them
suggested to him to take one Of his masters
horses on shore, under the pretence Of exer
csing him, and then mount him and make
tracks. The slave seemed unwilling for this
proposition, when another suggested to him
that he could furnish him with horse thai
would bear him in short time far beyond pur
suit, This proposition was accepted, and the
negro told them he would go up in the cabin
get his clothes and join them. In the mean
time, he told them to wait below. So far every
thing was arranged. The negro accordingly
went up in the cabin, and awoke his master
who was lying asleep in his berth, and ac
quainted him with the details of the proposed
Kidnapping The master asked him if he was
disposed to leave him, and received such de
cided negative, that he determined to lay trap
for the thieves. Accordingly, a consultation
was held between the master and slave, when il
was agreed upon between them that the latter
whose name was Ben, should go along with the
kidnappers, take. the horse they proposed to
convey him from bondage with, and instead Of
going to the point where they directed him, to
meet him at the little town of -, some
twenty or thirty miles below.
Ben started and joined his friends, and the
whole party were soon en- route for the place
where the horse that was to carry him away
was stabbed. A saddle was soon put on, and
after giving him directions where to stop, told
him to "put"
Ben wasn't slow in obeying, and after getting
fairly away, took straight road in the direc
tion of the point where his master had told him
to meet him, and where he arrived short time
after daylight. The boat came along short
time afterwards, and Ben and the horse were
taken on board.
The aboGtionists are probably wondering 10
this day. what became of their dark protege
| and the fine horse. Should this notice meet
their eye, we can inform them that both passed
through this city a few days since, bound foi
the Missouri river, the master rejoicing not only
in the possession Of his slave, but also a fine
| horse.-.S. Louis Reptb.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

Vermont Liquor Law.--Ciov. Robinson, OF
Vermont, has delivered his first message to the
Legislature. i is brief, and confined 10 State az
fairs, which are reviewed, and the people Of the
State are congratulated that they are free from the
embarrasssnents Of public debt but are recon
mended 10 incur the expense OF a geological sur.
vey Of the Stale. The governor is opposed to the
new liquor law, the passage Of which has rrvoIu-
tionized the State t@
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

The Sandwic h islam ds.--The Daniel Web
ster also brings some very important information
from the Sandwich Islands, the details of which
will be looked for with anxiety. Il is said that
another and decided step has been taken towards
the annexation Of the islands to the United States,
and that, in consequence, protests had been en-
tered by the representatives Of Great Britain and
France. What avail these protests are likely TO
have is indicated in the significant fact that King
Kapehamas Minister of Finance has been re-
moved and the late United States consul installed
in his place tsssa s.ttiS sltt tsF5 fs4s E-T 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09
Canal at the Fails Of OhIo.--The snb.cr;

Canal at the Falls OF Ohio.--The subscrin.
tions TO the stock of the private company incorpo-
rated BY the Legislature Of Indiana TO cut canal
round the falls, in that State, amount 10 near
10000, and will no doubt soon reach that sum.
The subscribers are among our responsible busi-
ness men. Tins Is very important work, and
should be built by the United States and made
free II i be made by individual means there is a
fortune in the charter, if the Louisville canal is
kept subject to toll--Ciu Aflns ia# ssN
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

A Big Gun.---One of the 700 Turkish cannon
which guard the Dardsnelles is charged with $50
pounds Of powder, and throws stone shot OF one
thousand pounds weight OF course such inn
mense guns are more formidable in appearance
than reality. and the firing is not unattended with
danger 10 their own artillerymen. fisF
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09
Statue of Daniel Wehster.

statue Of Daniel Webster.--A letter from
Florence, in the Newark Advertiser, says the
friends Of Mr.. Webster will be gratiied 10 know
that Mr. Powers has received an order from Bos-
ton for bronze statue of the great statesman, TO
be placed in front Of the Massachusetts State
House tst s&tNaNts 3 ~ aN&t4k tifF rs It
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

mission of American and British officers has been
detailed TO make survey of the Isthmus Of Dari.
en-, preparatory to the construction ofa ship canal
Lieut. Strange, ofthe navy, commands the United
States wing ofthe party.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

va The Pennsylvania Historical Society vii
celebrate the 1Tlsi anniversary Of the landing o
William Penn, by an address and dinner, at Read
ing, on Tuesday. The address viii be delivered
in the Odd Fellowsi Hall, by the Hon. Charlie,
Jared ingersoll, of Philadelphia. A number o
Philadeph of taste will be present, and seve
raj literary characters OF high standing, including
Mr. Bancroft
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

gR- The Emperor OF Russia arrived at ST. Pc
tersburg ON the I3th from Berlin. The prepsra-
TONS for war were more active than ever
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

Es- Il was stated that the Sultan had asked The
french Tor two generalS 10 be attached 10 the
Turkish army
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

The Executive Mansion.--The repairs OF tbe
now nearly completed, and that in the course OF
this month the building win be thoroughly reno
waited, far at least, as the appropriation will
allow EtgS -f
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

ES- See first page for interesting news items.
1gs- Forthe latest intelligence and telegraphic
news see our third page.
gxE- Mr.. GEORGE f. FRENcH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandra, is our authorized agent to re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning. Ft
G3- Mr. f. X. LuNDY, bookseller, Bridge street
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

The Hon. Thomas n. Seymour. Minister 10
Russia, i now in this city, and will, we learn,
leave the United States for ST. Petersburg towards
the elose af the pressus. month.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

+. The Maryland Baptist Association has adj
iourned, 10 meet "a the ci,y Of Baltimore in No
vember, 1854
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

The Alarm of Fire, late on Monday night,
was occasioned bythe.burning oftho stone tobacco
warehouse in Alexandria, Virginia, owned by the
corporation Of that city. There was ringing
Of bells BY the Washington fremen; the .sma.
chimes were hauled out, and much switness Of
foot displayed, torsa time, by those who manned
the ropes; but although the hight was plainly
seen on this side ofthe Potomac river, the distance
was too great 70 prove attractive when the To-
caity ofthe confagration was known.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

Temperance---Thc Rev. John Chambers and
Dr. Hunt Of ofPennsyiyania, and The Rev. DR.. Peck,
Of this city, addressed large assembIage in Nc,
Kendree chapel, on Monday night, on the subiect
oftemperance Their sensible and respectful re-
marks were in strong coniras, to the oral public
performances Of not a few ofthe minor decIaimers
hereabouts in the same good cause
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

almost if not quite fills the void produced by the
death Of Paganin is to give his last concert this
evening He will be assisted, as on Monday
night, by. Adalina Patti and Strakosch. As this
is probably the last opportunity the citizens OF
Washington will have Of hearing the thrilling tones
Of his violin, Carusi's saloon will no doubt be
filed TO overnowing. If you prefer a comfortable
seat, go early TO the anusc store Of Mr.. r. Davis
and get your tickets.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-09

" 40 m, long III a. lO W., and have deposited
three months provisions for sixty-sx men, besides
leaving boat and some ammunition.
Ot. 21--The captain, Mr. Court and party start
ed to trace this strait towards the northeast.
Oct. 26--Discovered the entrance into Barrow 5
Strait, in lat. 10 80 ~, long. ia Ia W., which es-
tablishes the existence Of northwest passage
u Oct. 30.--Five musk oxen shot upon Prince AL
bert's Land, which terminated our operations for
1850.
April Is, 1851. This day dispatched three tray-
elling parties TO search the coast ne under Lieut.
Haswel, TO the southeast, towards Woaston
Land Lieut.. Cresswell in the direction of Banks
Land, and Mr.. Wynniatt, mate, the northeast,
respectively reached the position az noted below,
and tracked the coast, as per accompanying chart.
Jnns 2.--Captain 2. and Mr. Miersching, (the in
terpreter,) communicated with the EsquImaux
upon Prince Albert's Land, about go miles south
Of our position, who had previously been met by
Lieut.. Hasswell; they traced the coast line as
marked in the chart and state that there are many
of their tribes inhabiting the land towards the
south, but that they know of none 10 the north
ward; they are kind, simple people and have
never before seen the white man. al whom they
were evidently alarmed
.Miy 1.-The ice opened without any pressure,
and the vessel was again fairly afoat but so sur
rounded with itthat we only drifed with the pack
having been able TO use our sails but twice and
we attained our furthest northern position in
Prince of Wales Strait, lat 73 ID 10; long. Is
80 30 w,
Aug. l6.--Finding.. ..our passage into Barrows
Strait obstructed by northeast winds setting large
masses of ice 10 the southward which had drilled
the ship Is miles in that direction during the last
~ hours, bore up 10 run 10 the southward of
Barring ISLAND.
Aug. 20--Lat. "a 81 ~, long. l22 30 Is w.
Have had clear water 10 reach thus far running
within mile OF the coast the whole distance.
when our progress was impeded by the ice resting
on the shore. Secured TO a large grounded foe.
piece in Twelve fathoms Ii appears. 10 have but
recently been detached from the coast.
AHg. 29.-Sbip in great danger of being crushed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17
Naval IDfeIl1u. ncA

The United States steam frisate 20 rhatas asuca
from Mauritus May 9Th for Singapore arr vsd e
the latter place the 10th Vi june
Tho United States sloop owar Albany aSriged at Men
Orleans on the Sth inst from Peosacola.
The United Ststes ship Cyane, Commander HoaHra
twenry-one days from Pensacola with eighty Eve ~
cruits for the United States ship arsiveA
in Hampton Roads yesterday morning The folio Wing 4
hst OF her oicers: Comm der Gsorge N. Houiins:
Eeutenents-T, p. Green. Forrest, j D. Reed, n.
Faunueroy; Purser-C Upham Surgeon A.
W. Spoavood; Assistant Surgeon George H Peck !;
Eester-Willism Fl Parker; Passed Midshp uea--N b.
vanzandt, jos. A. Seawill Midshpmeu Cary Carter,
VIM l.. Fitzhugh; Captain clers Hollias Purssr's
CLERK, c Nj Gilberson; BoatsSan T. Hewlett; Gsnner
A. Iiiston; Carpenter f. Williams; SALTWATER, D. q.
Brayton The Cyane learn is destined to joiu the
squadron the fishing station and only touched hsss
to laud eighty FIVE supernpmariss, and obtain sapHy
of water and provisions end sailed yesterday for Psrs
mouth, n. II -No.fek Herald, Aug Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

1--WE no re0o1ytv9c1a0, Aug 10 II
We take the following article from the LEDGER Of
yesterday. 1t speaks the opinion OF the whole ooun-
try in relation to Mr.. Buchanan, and is Justly comUii
meDtary TO his accomplished secretary. Mr.. Sickies
a. to the importance Of always having secretary OF
legation qualified to ILL the post Of minister, in the
event OF his ABSENCE
u III the fsIeis. aspoiatns.ts made thus far, that Of
the Hon James Buchanan Is undoubtedly the best No
body will ds0y Mr. Buchanan great experience and great
business tasnts whiis his hsbtuL forssga
tbs high trust conRdsd to his hands in nsnuer credts
BILE to blnsen and useful to the country Mr. Buehaa
sa's character statesman his former high poduoa
Secretary Of State under Nj Polk we'll his sens
raj reputation, will give to his Official weg
public oonsiderston without which NO minister abroad
succeed in his diplomatic vocation. democratic
republic cannst like old monarchy 30 represented BY
the ohoot Of great family Of long historical Illus
t1aticn or BY man who Il snosn to stand near the
THRONE and TO enjoy the confidence Of his august
reign" but it and ought to be represented by
who enjoys public confidence at home and is capable by
his own acts, Of rendering his name his ercal
Mr. Buchanan will arrive EDgland under very favor
able suspices and win doubt materially contribute
to the peacsabe solution Of the several Questions nov
pending between the United States a1d Great BritaiA
The selection Of Mr.. Daniel Sickles % Secretary Of
legation made ve believe BY Mr.. Buchanan hmseH, is
and Possesses I'll tho amenities Of rsussmsa usisesa
sable to that position. He Ia capable shead M de-
fire to absent himself from his post return home
conducting the business Of the legation dd IN erin
contingency which may always arise and ~hcn there
FORE ought always to be considered in making such
appointment.
Tho rule ought to be to appoint Secretary Of
legation who is not in of emergency capable Of
dlrcbagpg the functions Of minister 1t is for this
son that the appointnent which formerly coosi-
6ered personal OF the minister ii now we'd
one OF great importance. for which the President Of
the United States himself is responsible and which
quires the advice and consent Of the Senate 1t IL
fortunate that in this nstace the President
Minister coneuIred, and tha the confirmation BY
nate ia equally matter of Mr.. Sjckles appoint
Dent being made somewhat suddenly. he has not been
able to prepare himself for his departure time to
company Mr. Buchanan in the Atlantic but will follow
him this 2Oth instant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17
SpoRrsMKN, BEwARE.-Thcre was one seusibs.

SPoRTsMEN, BEwARE.--There was one sensible
and humane law passed by the last Legislature. fox
which they deserve public thanks. II goes int
effect this day. Hereafter not the birds, but their
persecutors, are TO be caught and caged:--
The People Of tbe State of Nos York. represented IN
Se-ato apo Assembly do ensct as fcllows;--
Sec l Any person who ehsI XVI wound or trap any
bird within any cemeter, public buryiny eround e
who shall destroy any BIRDS nest the eggs
the yonrg thsrcirou. shall b. demed guilty Of msds-
punt liable by fac Of five dollars for every bird
ted, wounded or trapped and for svery BIRDS nest d.
Toyod, ergs or yourg birds removed recoverable f
any iuscee court within the county whers the ufscos
has been committed 10 be sued for by any person ang
the uoor Of the county.
Sc. 2. Any persoa who ahsn knowingly buy -
AIRY bro which has been killed trapped sha hsvo
snch trds sale, shall be deemed guilty Of nsde-
mearor, punishable with fine Of Eve dollars for evUy
bird bought tod gale O. he recovered aud 10 -
disposed Of In lie manner provided for in the FIRST
tion Of this act.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17
Lady Suffolk and Mac Mt the HIppodrsmos
GIRARD HOUSE STABLES,
PHILADELPHIA, August 49, lSSS.(

JAMES GokDON BENNETT ESQ.,
Dear SlrAn advertisement Of Franconis Hippo-
drome appeared yesterday, Friday, in one column Il
the HERALD, with the usual theatrical notice in
another in both of which it was announced that the
celebrated trotting horses Lady Sufflk and Mac.
were TO trot mile heat under the saddle, as that
place OF amusement. ! have nothing to say in re-
gard to Lady Suffolk, but Mac is now and has besa
since his last match on Long island, in the care Of
John |. Snediker, Esq Mac, under no crcun-
stances, would be allowed to assume such DO stsa
and shall feel obliged to you, sir to say that no
such trot ever did or could take place. / an oaiy
amazed that such an imposition should have beea
passed Off on the New York public. am, sir. yssr
Obedent servant, EZRA X. CONKLIN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

UNCERTAINTY or THE LAVA laughabIe nlus-
traton of the heading of this article occurred in i
nos lately will be by the following from thu
Peoria N6,cS Mr. B.w8s out hunting with his rifle
and crossing the field of Mr.. c., French nan, Mr..
C.'s large dog attacked him savagely while C. sto,d
d. getting ont of patience, shot the dog and he feK
apparently dead. c., in high dudgeon, forthwith
got cut warrant, and had Il. arrested for killing his
dog-swore to the killing, and was corroborated by
two Of his neghbors, who present at the Shoot
ing. The magistrate fined B. ten dollars. and costs,
which amounted to about ten more; b. paid the fno
and costs, and when the parties got home from the
trial the dog had come home Also and was not kin
ed. b. then got out warrant against the French
man and his two associates for perjury in swearing
B. had killed the dog. They were frightened. and
made peace with g.. paid him back his twenty doa-
lars and ten more for bis trouble no trial WI
had; and when the parties returned home from ~
last suit 10 the dog was dead.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

THE TABLES TURNEp.--Messrs. Gum & Co., of
Springfield. have been discharged from the COM
plants against them for selling liquor and their
liquors have been restored TO them. They have sued
the City Marshal Mr.. Adams, for trespass, in taking
possession Of their property without due authority Of
law, and place their damages at So 000 They have
also instituted like snit against the Assistant Mar
shal, Braman. The Republican says The suit is
based upon the alleged nnconstitutionay Of the law
In particular, ~ under it liquors in original imported
PACKAGES may be seized and retained to the damage
Of the owner until trial Is had and the fact of their
Repg " hat character u pyVyed 70 the eovyk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

The FIsHERIEs.-Thc Marblehead d9uo ate says
=" We are happy TO chronicle the safe arrival OF
seventeen vessels belonging TO fleet and generally
with good fares. We have also the pleasure Of
stating that, so Ear as arc advised, no accident
has occurred among our fishermen during the pre-
sent season.
The Portsmouth Journal has letter from fish.
erman on the Labrador c0nst, which contains the
first news from that section. The writer reports the
fish as abundant, though smaller than usual. The
best days work of the vessel Of which the writer
forms one of the company. was the taking Of Ga TOO
TIE feQ nn VII he shQvt leoQQQ Oh. '''''''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

AN ELOPEMENr EXTRAoRpnSARY.--Wea are ena-
bled to give our readers the full particulars of an
affair TO which we briefly alluded yesterday. The
eopement has aroused considerable feeling in Akron,
and al are justly indignant at The peridy Of the
wife. On Monday morning last Mrs. John Board
man left the house of her husband in Akron. She
took the cars and started for Cleveland. Before
leaving she took a 500 note, the property of her
husband went 10 store and purchased SOS worth
of ewelry, leaving the note as security. She had
also received SO from her husband that morning
She purchased quality Of dry goods &C.. for
clothing and carried from her home a number Of ar
tcles OF clothing. She left two children. Before
starting, she took them to a neighbours house, and
proposed TO leave them in charge of lady acquaint
ance. This lady, not wishing TO be troubled with
them, denHrrcd. The youngest was crying and the
inhuman mother replied, The little devil won't
squat much, for | have given him good dose of
laudanum.' And the iau3anum had its effect so Sc
verey that medical aid was afterwards required to
prevent the child's DEATH Mrs. Boardman arrived
in this city on Monday, and stopped at the johnson
House She had previously made An agreement
with her param0ur to meet him on Sunday in this
city but not keeping this engagement. he (who he
is, or what Is his name, is uiknown,) had gone to
Toledo, leaving letter directing her to come on i'm
mediately. She received this letter. and that even
ing went TO Toledo. Her husband followed in pur.
suit on Tuesday. We learn that he is so thoroughly
Disguised with the treachery of his wife, that he de-
sires nothing further than to regain what property
she took from him. This woman Miss Hobbs pre-
vious to marrs ~ is but nineteen years of age, aud
possesses most charitable and fascinating personal
attractions Her husband is respectable citizen OF
Akron Cispeidmd Pfaiadealcy, Aug II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

CALL FOR A CONVENTION or NATIONAL DINO
Gratis IN MAssACHUsETTs.--The secretaries Of tho
convention which bolted from the regular demo
cratic convention at Ftchburg last year have called
convention OF national democrats, to be held In
Boston on the same day (Septsmber 22d.) that ~
regularly called democratis esnveatoa IA 70 ssasF
he u WVgv@tey.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

SECULAR LAKES IN THIS STATE.--The Crateur
Lakes, in the town OF Manlius Onondaga County,
New York are curiositcs, and are supposed to be Of
volcanic origin. They are by the inhabitants about
there, called the Green Lakes. One Of them is on
inc top 81 hill and is in the form of tea cup The
banks two hundred feet high, and the water four
hundred feet deep. The water appears of a deep
green, bnt when taken up in glass it is perfectly
clear and transparent. Trees and limbs which fal
Into the water soon become cncrusted with bright
green substance, which on being exposed to the air
becomes hard The timber decays and leaves the
norustaton in the shape Of hollow tubes. Wood.
saturated with this water and burned, emts strong
odor of sulphur. farmer, who resides near by,
once heard great rush Of water and looking round
saw the lake rising over the banks. He was alarmed
and fed with his team, but the water soon recedcd
To its usual level and he returned to his furrow more
puzzled than instructed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

MONUMENTS TO THE Two INDIAN WOMEN VINO
LOST THEIR LIVES ON BOARD the STEAMER En-
pIRE.-The Poughkeepsie Eagle states that a gen
ttman OF that city, who took much interest in the
Indian women who died from the effects Of the Em-
pire disaster has erected monument on their graves
with the following inscription
% O o Q O Q o , Q Q 0 . . . Q
MARY,
WIFE on PF1ER (sElERl oRouuUAKrSRA, o
Chisf OF CsughDa ssga Canada, Q
AGED 25 years. o
BETSEY, o
WIFE OF McHEI. fBkrpyR) rARAKowNvyu, o
son Of Hingaa, Chief, o
Aged rs years, o
o Died July 10th, 1858. o
&C o Q Q 0 0 o o 90
On the bottom Of the head board is written--"Mary
Lies on the South" On the board at the foot Of the
gravel Is simply-"Mary and Betsey." The above
sEe Vie EpSlisb, gwncA end lpdiAn DN0es.