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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12
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An Ocean Penny Postage Already Estab-
lished by Law.
To the Editors ofMe Washington Sentinel:

To the Editors of the Washington Sentinel:
GENTLEMEN: 1t is curious fact that, at the
very moment that Com. Perry paid at the rate
of tlco dollars per ounce for packet of news,
papers done up in the letter form, there was an
express enactment in the postal laws of the
United States by which the captain of q sailing
ship can only be allowed t,co cents for convey
ing letter across the ocean, from any direc,
ton, or from any distance. If an American
sailing ship, on leaving Shanghai, or any other
Chinese port, for New York, should take on
board bag of letters from the sailors of the
American squadron in those seas, the captain,
on his arrival, could only receive two cents
apiece for the transit service. Then why may
he not convey back to Shanghai bag of letters
from the parents, brothers and sisters of those
sailors at the same rate? What right has any
government to charge a farthing more for the
inland service on letters that cross the sea- than
for the same service on letters posted and de-
livered within its dominion? If q letter be
conveyed from Boston to Canton for two cents,
on what principle of justice can the Chinese
authorities charge the receiver anything addi-
tional for that transit service 1t is certainly
a remarkable postal anomaly, that letters may
be conveyed from New York to the very ships
sides, as it were, of the American squadron in
the Chinese ports, for taco cents per half ounce,
but when once aboard ofthose ships the charge
is increased to one dollar for the same weight |!
Nor is this anomaly confined to this direction.
1t exists, between the United States and Great
Britain. For years, sailing ships have con-
veyed letters between the two countries for two
cents apiece And now powerful screw steam
ships are plying across the Atlantic; and they
are conveying letters for two cents each. The
agent of one of these companies has offered
repeatedly to perform this transit service on
any amount of letters at this low rate. Then
on what principle of justice and equity can
either post Office charge anything more than
its established inland rate on letter that has
thus crossed the sea? AT the present time,
the whole postage on single letter from any
town in the United States to any town in Great
Britain, is twenty-four cents; of which three
cents are for the American inland, two cents
for the British inland, and consequently nine
teen cents for the ocean transit. If, then, sail
ing vessels and screw steamships are actually
performing this transit service for t,co cents,
why should the whole postage. on such q letter
be more than secen cents ? hope your read
ers, Messrs Editors, will revolve these ques
tions in their minds, and decide to exert their
influence in favor Of uniuersdl ocean penny
postage. ELlHU BUKRIII.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 1854.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12
HOW SLAVES ARE CARED FOR IN
THE SOUTH.

The abolitionists are constantly representing
the southern people as taking delight in i'm
posing onerous burdens on their slaves, and as
taking great pleasure in inflicting on them
cruel punishments. They are represented as
relentless oppressors, hard.hearted task masters,
and fierce and relentless tyrants. The testi-
mony Of the slaves themselves on these points,
is very different from that of their pretended
abolition friends and sympathisers.
Any man who is at all familiar with the
habits Of southern people, with the institution
of slavery with the relation that subsists
between master and slave, knows that there are
sentiments of affection and tenderness between
the two that do not exist in any other condition
of servitude.
We have known many instances Of slaves,
who when offered their freedom have taken the
offer in high dudgeon, and Indignantly declined
it. They took it as an act of unkindness on the
part of their masters to propose the dissolu-
ton Of the bonds that had so long united them.
But the other day case occurred in Vir.
ginia that administers a fiat contradiction and
an emphatic rebuke to the abolitionists. A
gentleman in the county of Nottoway died,
leaving will which manumitted his slaves.
Unwilling to be free, and attached to their
masters family, they applied to the legislature,
which has just adjourned, for legal permission
to remain as slaves in his family. 1t is need.
less to comment at length on this case. 1t is
sufficiently suggestive of itself.
The abolitionists are also accustomed to de-
clare that the life Of slave is no better pro.
tected than that Of dog; that they are burnt
butchered, ahot, impaled, and drawn and guar
tered with impunity. Let the following case
which has Just occurred in the heart of the
south, speak on this point:
"On Thursday last, Thomas Motley. and
William Blackledge, two white men convicted
of the murder of slave, we're hung at Water,
boro South Carolina, in pursuance OF their
sentence. The criminals had numerous inhu
entail friends, and it was feared that an effort
| for their rescue would be made. They were
| therefore, escorted by strong military force
| from the ;ail at Charleston to the scene OF the
murder, and there hung in the presence OF
large concourse Of spectators. We are in
formed that the prompt and vigorous exeeu
tion Of the law was warmly approved by the
popular sentment Of the people Of that sec
tion--the most ultra pro-slayery Of the whole
south. One fact is worth hundred theories,
and we commend the fate of these two Le9rees
TO the admirers of Uncle Toms CABIN, who be.
4 lieye that cruelty TO the negro is venial crime
| ut the south, viii the anti-alayerv journals,
! whose souls are narrowed up by an acute sense
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

RJ- Having been compelled to make a
change in carriers in the western part of the
city and Georgetown, some Of olr subscribers
may not have received their papers regularly.
We shall feel obliged to such, and those who
have changed their places of residence, to in
form Us of the fact, as we'll as state their new
places Of abode. r..
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12
ns- Mr.. Elk. LusDr, bookseller, Bridge street,

9S- Mr.. E. X. LUNpY, bookseller, Bridge street
Georgetown will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
Ar GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
Eg- Mr.. GEORGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria, is our authorized agent to re
ceive advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning.
w To accommodate our advertisers we have
placed box at the store Of Messrs. PATTERSON &
EAIRN, corner of 9th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Advertisements, or notices of responsible
persons deposited there before six o'clock, p. m,
will appear in our issue fthe next morning.
~- Obituary and marriage notices must be en-
dorsed by some person known TO the publishers to
insure their insertion.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

The STRIKE AT CUMBERLAND has led the
companies to send to Germany for miners, and
have notified the strikers to vacate the premises.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

IN ATE FARCIE A LA. GAUTIER!-
IL Marons Glacie! - Something altogether
new The world is challenged to produce any
fecton, just introduced by C. Gautier to which he
would call the especial attention of the public,
well as to his large assortment Of elegant Conlec-
tionary, manufactured daily in his establishment,
far superior 10 any in this country
c. GAUTIER,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th streets.
Mar 11-3lN
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

IHOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfume-
IL ry Hair Washes Oils &c.
Phalon's, Barry's, Lyons Katharon Pomatums.
Macasser and other Oils, for the hair.
Lubin's Extracts for the handkerchief
Lubin's and other Soaps in great variety.
In fact our assortment Of Perfumery is complete
and ofthe best qualities. STEVENS'S
Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Mar 11-3teodif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

HM-Neither House of Congress was in ses.
sion yesterday.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12
.IRsT w ARD SHOE sTORE.-The

TIRST w ARD SHOE STORE.-The
IL undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
of the ward and the public generally, that, in addi
ton to his already large stock OF Shoes, he has
just received beautiful assortment of Gentle
mans Congress Caters, made by one Of the first
manufacturers in the city of New York; and also
the handsomest assortment Of Ladies' black Cal
ters at 25 per pair, that has ever been offered
for sale in this city. Ladies and gentleman will
please call and Judge for themselves.
HENRY L. CROSS, Buildings
Mar 11-eo3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

of the cruelties inflicted upon the poor slave,
have any word Of approval for this yindication
OF the rights Of the slave. We shall see."
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

CIR JOHN N FRANKLIN.-The United
- States Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir
John Franklin, by Elish Kent Kane, M. D., United
States Navy Beautifully Illustrated. Just received
at TAYLOR & MAURYS
Mar Q BOOKSELLER near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

NTEDICAL CARD.-Dr. Geo. A. Dyer
lvI offers his professional vervices TO the pub
lie. Office and residence at Judge Bibbs, corner
of OH and streets. Mar l1-dlm.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

nFFICIAL ARMY REGISTER FOR
" 1s54.--OAicial Navy Register for 1854. Just
published. For sale by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Marc bookseller, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

UHLANp, THE GERMAN PoET.-Mr. Mitchell,
in his speech at New York, is said to have
stated that INLAND, the German poet, had
become an exile, and was now in Ohio. This
is mistake, for INLAND is now living in his
native Wurtemberg, and is reported in the pa
pers to have quite recently declined civic honor
proposed to be conferred on him by the King of
Prussia, at the suggestion Of Baron Humboldt.
Notes and Queries.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12
nyAKE n NOTICE.-The subscriber has noyv

nyAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has now
on hand very good assortment Of Fine Gold
Watches; rich and fashionable Jewelry; pure
Silver Ware &c, &c, that he is anxious TO die
pose Of before his New Stock arrives and will
therefore offer great inducements lin the way of
Low Prices) to those who are in want OF such
goods. He will therefore sell all kinds Of fine
goods at from 10 10 25 per cent. below the usual
prices asked elsewhere in this section Of the
country. He solicits an early call at his store on
Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets Sign
of the Large Spread Eagle. II. o. HOOD
Mar III
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

~ RINNELL EXPEDITION
W United States Grinnell Expedition IN search
OF Sir John Franklin, Personal Narrative, BY
Elisha Kent Kane, M. d., u N.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHHgf,
Corner of 11th street and Penn, avenue
Mar IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

The ANGLER FIsH.-Upon his head are
two long slender appendages; the first Of
them-broad and 1attened towards the end,
and having at this dilated part, shining sill
very appearances articulated to the head by
a peculiar joint, resembling that between two
links of chain, There are numerous mus.
cles attached, by which tho fish is enabled to
move it in all directions. The second fishing
rod, as it may be properly called, can be moved
only in backward and forward direction. Dig
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

News FROM INDIA IN TEN DAYs.--Within q
twelve.month of the present date. a railway will
be completed from Ostend to Trieste. Letters,
passengers, and parcels will then occupy little
more than two days from the shores OF the
Channel to those Of the Adriatic; four days
more will take them to Egypt. and, by the aug
of the railroad from Alexandria to Caro-, now
rapidly advancing, they may within SO hours
be afloat on the Red sea, and in twelve days
thereafter be safe in Bombay or within three
weeks Of their leaving London. Within this
date the electric telegraph, now preparing to
be laid across the Mediterranean, will have
reached Suez, and the. 1000 miles OF wire,
which have already reached Calca,'a, Will con-
Rombay. SO that, before the year 1856 expires,
we shall have Communication by electro tele.
graph in ten or eleven days time with every
bart of India, and by steamer and rail from
Bombay in twenty-one. English paper.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-12

bats about, attracts the wandering and unsus-
picious small fry. When they are collected in
sufficient numbers, this sea monster suddenly
jumps from his hiding place, and entraps them
in his capacious jaws, which are admirably
formed for his purpose. Dichcns's Household
Words.
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CHAWLS!-We have this day received by ex-
- press splendid assortment of fall and winter
Shawls, comprising variety of styles of the
Square and Long SHAWLS. Those in want of
good shawl, will do well to examine these before
purchasing. (Oct3l E. d, PECK & co.
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WaterviIle, Maumee City and Perrysburg
MARBLE WORKS.

THE subscriber having established the Marble
i business in WatervilIe and Maumee City, asks
the inhabitants of these places and vcnites to give
him call and examine his large stock of MARBLE.
Ny Marble is from Rutland and Dorset VT, and
North Adams, Mass My stock consists of 3,000feet
so that any can have chance to make selection.
My prices will be onefourth to one-third less than
the people have been in the habit of paying in this
section Of country. My terms will be cash. or good
notes on a reasonable time.
My shop at Waterville, is Just north of the School
house, near the canal; and at Maumee City, on
Broadway, between the Pearl Mills and the Maumee
WoOlen Factory in Mr.. McNeeses Cloth Office
Those who wish for Grave Stones or Monuments
now is your time. So give me call if you do not
purchase. GIDEON MYERS.
Waterville e. Maumee City. Jan. 3, ls54--48y1
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Farmers, Look Here!

He manufactures Ball d. Posts SCULTIVAVOR.
new article patented April 9th, 1852, to which he
would call the attention of agriculturists Au la
Dor saving machine, it is capable of doing double
the amount of work of any ordinary CultiyatCr.---
This implement has two long shares one on each
side constructed of steel and fastened on the mould
boards in such manner as to move the entire SUI
face of the ground thereby cutting all roots ard
weeds that come in contact with the shares which
may be graduated by the clevy TO run from tw Q 10
six inches in depth.
The three small plows attached to the shares nj
swer the same purpose of the common tooth culti-
vator and in addition TO the shares and plows is =
metallic blade rake attached to the rear Of the Cul-
tivator, which serves To cut and break up the sod
and hard Jumps, leaving the earth in fine and pul
verized condition. The effectiveness of this cutivu
tor renders second hoeing unnecessary, which i. .
saving of time and labor.
Mr.. Perrin also manufactures n larger sized ma
chine, constructed upon the same principle as the
above, but with larger shares, and containing TIVE,
small plows in addition to the corn cultiyator which
is designed to put in grain, and working upon sum
mer tallows. They are light. and Of durabie CON
structiOn, readiiy handled and . f easv draughi
This CULTIvAToR obtained the first premium n
the Ohio State Fair, held ut Cleveland in Sept ls5.
Shop on Front-st. Perrysburg, Ohio.--Ilf
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WAGON 4 CARRIAGE MAKING

~ PERRIN is constantly enlarging his burr
". ness and improving his facilitesfor doing good
work and respectfully solicits an enlarged publT
patronage. His customers will generally find him
prompt, attentive to business, and anxious 10 acc' m
modate those who pay for their work. lie is pre-
pared TO make to order, Wagons for Farmers and
Teamsters, Buggies of the most approyeda and taste
full styles; Pleasure Carriages of all kinds; Carts
Drays, Timber Wheels &c, sc. His work will b,
made OF the best materials, in good substantial /
manner, and on reasonable terms
lie keeps constantly on hand for sale, J. tJfBFR
U1GONS, ONE HORSE W1GOA,S, CIR
TERS, SLEIGTIS, DC
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rTNIIE TOLEDO BLADE has been ENLARGED

/ UeeH enlarged
l. to the size OF the LARGEST DAILIEs on the Lakes
Hereafter special exertions viii be made to make il
authoritative subjects of commerce, the mark,ts
and the news of the day 1t daily publishes the Ia
test Telegraphic news, and usually contains the
markets of Buffalo and Ne.O York of the day il Is
issued.
Connected with the office, is BINDERY, am
ply supplied with hands and machinery, which win
promptly execute any work demanded by the wants
of the country.
at this office.
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For Sale,

A HOUSE & LOT in Bowling Green; also, an
"A excellent little Farm of mile west of Bowl
ing Green, of go acres, 40 improved, with young
orchard, &c. situated on good road For terms,
price, &c., inquire at this office. S. CLARK.
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The Peoples Medical Lighthouse.


IN the Uses and Diseases of the Lungs Heart
~ Liver Stomach, Kidneys, Womb and Blood n
Key to the causes, prevention, remedies and cure OF
pulmonary and other kinds of CONSUMPTION Astb-
ma Bronchitis, Heart Diseases Dyspepsia Liver
Complaint, Ague and Fever Badness Deafness
blindness Spinal Curvatures, Headaches Catarrh
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rleS ana fistula' Miscarriage Female Diseases
Cancers and 1umors. Failing of Womb.
MARRIAGE GUIDE: on early marriage growth ,F
iptuS, organs OF generation, prevention oi coucep-
uon, impressions on the female organs and ON the
unborn child art of procreating the sexes at will and
now now 10 render childbirth easy and safe, and retain
their youthful vgor, beauty and elasticity of both
body and mind to ripe old age, BY HARMON X
MOOT, a. NJ, NJ. d., author of Il series of lectures
on health, and inventor of the infable lung baron
eter' Illustrated with TO rare interesting aud use
ful engrayings. This work containing 472 LARGO
octave pages in clear type and elegantly bound :
Price 81. Hc-'This book will be sent bv mail ~
any part of the world. on the reception of 81. by
letter post paid)
Agents wanted to sell this work throughout the
west and south, TO whom a liberal discount win be
allowed. Address post paid above.
The peoples Medical Lighthouse is n complete
GUIDE to the preservation of health and the cure OF
every kind of disease and will be found ofinestIna-
bic value by every individual and family TO whom il
comes 1t contains the long and varied experience
OF the author i'll the practice of his profession SO
ranged and written as TO be plain to every person
and easy of comprehension. The jargon Of medical
terms, behind which many physicians seek 10 hide
their ignorance is discarded so that in verify il is
Lighthouse of Medicine for the universal people
The book has received the highest recommenda-
tons from the clergy and press in various parts of
the eastern and middle states
N. B.--Editors of papers in the western and south
ern states giving the above advertsementincluding
this notice, four more insertions and sending con
les OF the papers containing the same shall have q
copy of the Medical Lighthouse, mailed to their ad-
dress, free of postage. H. M. RULISON.
April 2S, 1S54.--8w4 ll5I Main-st.. Gin. q.
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NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.

u. & }. POW ERS
TTAVE just returned from New ork and are now
Il i opening at the old stand of GEORGE Powers,
ON Front street,
A large and well selected assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Consisting in part of Wool and Cotton Goods of all
kinds; Groceries. Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, School Books and Stationery, Nails, Glass,
Shovels, Spades, Chains, &C.; Hats, Caps Bonnets,
Ready Made Clothing-in fine, u complete variety
of articles usually found in retail store and which
will be offered at unusually low prices for Cash or
Produce. Allpersons desirous ofpurchasing Goods,
will find it to their advantage to call and examine
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
We wish it to be distinctly understood that for
cash or merchantable produce, we ,cW not be un-
derSoid by any other establishment in the place in
Goods of the same quality. We will at all times
pay the highest market price in Cash for Wheat,
Grass Seed Pork, &C., and will also receive in ex-
change for Goods, Produce of almost every kind and
cash will not be refused, but received with joyful
hearts and pleasant looks. November |, 1853.
GEO. POWERS,
[42tf JOHN POWERS.
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
SILMON CLARK.
TERMS

The price of this paper is $l.50-IN AD-
VANCE. If payment be delayed six months,
25 cents will be added; if it be delayed till
the end of the year, 50 cents additional will
be charged, INVARIABLY.
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Having disposed of my entire stock of goods to
\. NJ. Thompson would cheerfully recommend
Mr.. T. to the patronage of my old customers and
the public generally. MARSHALL KEY, JR.
Jan 90 1854
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BUSINESS CARD.
III. CALLARD respectfully

NJ III. CALLARD respectfully informs the
~. merchants and citizens generally of Perrys-
burg and its vicinity, that he has opened
TAILOR'S SHOP,
over J. A. Halls store, where he will at all times
during business hours) be ready to cut and manu-
facture CLOTHING in the latest and best style. All
orders given will be accomplished with promptitude
and economy.
n. B.-Cutting done for the Trade and warranted
to MT when properly made up. [au22lyl
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

THE subscriber having purchased the entire stock
l. and taken the stand occupied by NJ. KEY, jr.
and ROSS & KEY, respectfully solicits the patron
age of the late firm and the public generally For
further particulars please call the subscriber, at
the old stand of Ross & Key, where you will find a
GENERAL ASSORTMENT or GOODS.
warranted to give satisfaction, and offered for sale
on the most reasonable terms.
jan 23-46tf a. NJ. THOMPSON.
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CHURCH, HAYES & Co., Wholesale Deal
~ ers in Foreign & Domestic DRY GooDs, READY
MADE CLOTHING, GROCERIES, BoOTs AND SHOES,
STRAW GOODS, Iron, NAILS, GLASS, GLASS WARE,
and Pittsburg Manufactures in general
J1s- Particular attention paid to orders
Morris Block No 4, TOLEDO, OHIO.
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A Book for cUery Father, Mother, Son and
Daughter
JUST PUBLISHED. AND NOW READY FOR SALE
BY H. A. RukiS0n, at the Queen City Pubiishire
House, No 100 Main street, Cincinnati. Ohio
General Agent for the western and south
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HIDES, SHEEP PELTs, &c.

HIDES, SHEEP PELTS, &c.
TNHE only place to get the money for Hides, green
i or dry, Sheep-skins, Beeswax and Feathers, is
at BROWN & HUNTS, who at all times are ready
to pay the highest price in Money. SO bring them
right along.
They have for sale every description of
Stoves, Stove Pipe Il Tin Ware.
Give them call, and if they cannot suit you, there
is no need of trying elsewhere Store corner Front
street 81 Louisiana Avenue. 1oct24l
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BUSINESS CARDS.

VIM. NJ. KOHL & CO.,
Successors TO KOHL AND THoRNE,)
lmporters& Dealers in Perfumery andF Fancy Goods
also, all the genuine Family Medicines
n. E. corner 4th Il Vine streets, Cincinnati, O.
2S5- All orders promptly attended to.
WM. NJ. KOHL H.w. FOWLER.