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without referring to incidents which followed
this most melancholy accident, for they illus.
rated some beautiful traits of hnman nature.
Among them, we cannot forbear to mention
the kindand disinterested conduct of Mr.. Cripps,
into whose store it was the good fortune OF
Lieutenant Davis to be taken. That gentle
man, prompted only by the most disinterested
kindness, for the sufferer was an entire
stranger to him. did all that lay in his power
to minister to his comfort, not only by his per,
sonal efforts, but by disregarding his interest
and Offering the use of his store until the med
zeal attendants should think it advisable to
remove him.
Officer Colclair too, prompted by the same
feelings, gave his unremitting personal atten-
ton to Lieutenant Davis from the moment the
accident occurred, until death terminated the
painful scene. Night and day he soothed his
suferings by the kndest and most judicious
nursing.
The friends of Lieutenant Davis are under
a deep debt of gratitude to these gentlemen,
and with heartfelt sincerity they make their
acknowledgements. The grave has closed over
all that was mortal of their friend, and if their
hearts are oppressed with mournful sorrow at
the terrible catastrophe that struck him down,
it is mingled with feelings of gratitude and
melancholy pleasure.
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LIEUTENANT JOHN A. DAVIS, UNITED
STATES NAVY.

The death of our friend, Lieutenant Davis,
was announced in our issue of Sunday last
We would be insensible to one of the sim
cerest sentiments Of friendship we have ever
entertained, were we not to notice the very
striking evidence of the esteem in which Lieu
tenant Davis was held by his numerous friends
and acquaintance exhibited in his funeral OBJ,
sequies, which took place from St Patricks
church on Monday at 10! o'clock, A. NJ.
In this political metropolis, where so many
are consigned to their last resting place by rule
and pageantry, it was refreshing to witness the
sincere and honest hearts that went out in the
tribute that was ON that day rendered to his
many virtues-a tribute in which every depart.
ment of the government and every class of life
we're represented. From those high in au-
thority, to the very serving man inclusive, were
hearts responsive in coincidence, for the loss OF
one whom none knew but to love, and none
named but to praise. The Secretary of the
Navy, with kindly and becoming regard for his
clear record as an officer of the naval service,
promptly issued orders for the official observ-
ance of the funeral ceremonies. But the scene
presented by the immense gathering Of his per-
sonal friends-professiona and cvil--of those
whose gentler natures are ever prompt TO an
swer to the demands of grief-of little children
to whom the many talks and walks with "Cap-
tam Davis" were choice holyday--this scene,
where almost every eye was moistened, and
every heart was heavy with its own sadness,
was, indeed, one long to be remembered. 1t
was humanizing to see that not even the whir
of busy progress that marks our age had driven
out of the human heart fit appreciation of
human merit. Except upon the highest state
occasions we have never witnessed 50 large an
attendance.
The service to which he was attached. and
of which he was SO proverbially proud, has
lost gallant officer, whose every impulse
sprung from duty and from chivalry But he
has gone from among us, and though like the
Indian chief he has left among men none who
are bound to his memory by the ties Of consan-
guinity, no man ever passed from the scenes
Of life with more true friends-their homes
were his, and they were his family. "Aher
lifes 6tful fever he sleeps we'll"
We cannot conclude this imperfect notice,
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bic points. A willy enemy, when besieging a
fortress, always seeks TO draw its defenders
from the strong to the weak points. II il the
part OF discretion to guard against such arts
and stratagems. The ancient fables even no
tice this idea, when they represent the stout
his heel the enemy found out his weak point,
and assailed it. What We desire to see, is, that
the sound constitutional democracy shall EN-.
p.oy their strength in defending their strong
by their watchful enemies
| Nor do We desire To see false issues raised.
| That lawyer who raises false issues, one after
another, and has them decided against him by
the judge, will inevitably damage his cause be-
fore the jury.
We are at = loss to know what the New York
Herald means when it speaks of 'otter OBJ
notious appointments" that we would wish
disposed of solely with reference to "per
sonal fitness We do not remember to have
spoken Of any appointment but that of Mr..
Redfed, although We have often characterized
Cochrane and Fowler as men who should not
only be driven from Office, but be forever ex-
Guided from the democratic party as unworthy
Of democratic fellowship As office holders
they have intermcddled in elections in the
most insolent, violent, and disorganizing man
ner; hence they should be driven from the
public service. Pretending to be democrats,
they have been guilty of faithlessness, and
treason, hence they should be forever excluded
from the democratic ranks as unfit and i'm
pure associates. &-,."
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O. 0 m NJ II nitate6.
Washington Aqueduct.

MEssRs. EDIroRs: The following extract Of
letter of an intelligent Washington CORES.
pondent, is suitable sequel to your very valu.
able editorial of yesterday:
"Upon an appropriation of 100000, made by
the last Congress for the water works, and nearly
all of which has been expended in surveys, &c,
Captain Meigs is about to negotiate contract for
40.O00,000 Of bricks. Let il be remembered, too,
that this quantity is only part Of all the bricks
which will be required, if the grand and magnif-
cent plan we have seen Swallowed forth in the
government organs here, is carried out. To build
culvert OF sufficient strength fourteen miles long
nine feet in diameter, as designed will take
53,Sl3, TAO bricks, as any may readily see who
will take the trouble to make the calculation.
These bricks will cost not less than 1888, 1877. To
lay them will cost even more than those laid at
the Capitol, because the work is all arching, and
none plain work; but, say So per thousand-the
cost Of aying will be $3.50, sos. The lime, cement
and sand, the excavations, the building Of dams,
the excavations and construction Of reservoirs,
the laying ofthe pipes for distribution Of the water
and other necessary work and material, will swell
the expense TO sum sufficient to swallow up
seven millions Of the public treasure--enoug h 10
sustain the State governments of half The States
in the Union for a whole year"
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poses seems very manifest from the mere emu
meration of them; and the opinion Of the re-
gents, is abundantly plain from their refusal to
accept the museum ofthe exploring expedition,
on the ground that they could not afford to sup
port it.
Now, Mr.. Editor, being o plain, common
sense man, ! wish to ask, whence the board of
regents derive the right to expend the money of
the institution in publishing the luxurious vol
umes, which we hear of, bearing the imprint of
the institution, and distributed with stately lib
crafty to the principal libraries of Europe
and America
BY answering this question, or giving some
one else chance to do so, you will relieve the
perplexity of one knowledge.loving citizen, and
enable him to reply to query which he hears
almost every day.
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, several private bills
were passed, aud also bill to extend the pre-
emption privilege to California, and bill to
incorporate The Pioneer Manufacturing Com,
pany of Georgetown. Mr.. Douglas gave notice
that on Monday he would call up the Nebraska
BILL Mr.. Hamlin reported the French spolia'
ton bill. ...
The House went into n Committee Of the
Whole on the State of the Union. Several APP
preparation bins were read and then laid aside
to be reported to the House. Mr.. Walsh made
a speech with reference to the New York con
troyersy and was followed by Mr.. Smith, of
Alabama, and Mr.. Cutting, ON the same sub
iect
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THE GApspEN TREATY.

We extract the following from the Washing
ton Union of yesterday. 1t is not little re-
markable that the Gadsden treaty, which was
confidently asserted by the New York Herald,
and just as confidently denied by the Washing
ton Union, should so soon be established, to
the JOY of the one, and the confusion of the
other. Scarce is the denial cold on the lips of
the Washington Union, before its own columns
contain the proofs of it. All the accounts thus
far received, concur us to the area of territory
purchased, (39,000,00O of acres,l and as to the
price to be paid for it, to wit, $2O,OO0,OOO,
which would be little more than half dollar
per acre. We do not purpose saying more on
the subject, until the full details of the treaty
shall be made known. We do not doubt that
there are circumstances connected with it that
will deeply engage public attention.
The NEWS FROM MExIco.-We have no.
thing, in addition to the dispatch we published on
Sunday morning, in regard to the treaty with
Mexico, from our own correspondent; but we
see in the Philadelphia North american a fuller
dispatch, which we insert. As to the details of
the treaty, we have reasons to doubt their accu-
racy, as given in the several Geographic dis
patches; but that an important treaty has
been agreed upon we see no reason to doubt
The following is the dispatch to the North
american
. New ORLEANS, Jan, 12.-The steamship Tex
as has arrived at this port from Vera Cruz, bring
ing dates from the city of Mexico to the 9Th inst.
Mr.. Gadsden, the American minister TO Mexico,
IS among the passengers on the Texas, having
concluded an important treaty with the Mexican
government The treaty agrees to give 80, 600, 900
acres including the Meslla valley, for $40 900 0O0
of which S5,000,000 is TO be reserved for paving
claims, including the Garay grant, &c.
Z" The Traae d Union notices the Gadsden trea-
~ favorably, and says il will be received with Joy
by the public.
&c 1t is understood that Mr.. Soo pays the Tehu-
antepec Company 100000 for relinquishing all
their rights. ...s" ,.s.' Az. ("
Colonel Ramsey the two Messrs. Hargous,
and Senior Atocha, are also among the passengers
on the Texas. a..s.s -. -
" Details have been received which confirm the
reported destruction of Walkers administering ex-
pedition, but there later particulars, except
report that the Caroline had been captured.
g General Lombardini is dead, and General AL
| monte has succeeded him in the command of the
army.
4" General Alcosta, Minister of War, has re-
signed his post IN consequence of ill health, and a
successor has not yet been appointed
The Texas brings no later dates from Califor-
MIA. .....
g General Gadsden left here yesterday for Wash
ington.
= The s5,000,000 reserved from the sum 10 be
paid Mexico goes 10 pay all the claims, including
| The Indian spolatons, private land claims. &c
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CUBAN EMANCIPADOs.

In the course of some remarks which we
submitted few days since, with regard to the
propriety of Withdrawing our squadron from
the coast Of Africa, we mentioned that it had
been the practice of the British government to
sell the slaves taken by its cruisers, for limited
period, to obtain remuneration Tor the ex-
penses of their capture. 1t was, and is our in
tention to follow up our article on this subject as
soon as our other engagements permit us to do
SO. But the last steamer from Havana brings us
the proclamation of the new Captain General,
giving the appearance of freedom to the ne
groes which the British cruisers have introduced
into that island, and sold for term Of years,
under the name of emancipados."
The idea is extensively entertained that the
British have pursued a consistent plan in this
business; and that the object has been steadily
pursued to throw into the Island Of Cuba as
many emGncipados as possible; then to de-
mand their freedom, and thereby create for
midable barrier either to Cuban independence
or Cuban annexation. But we cannot discuss
that point at this time; and we must content
ourselves, for the present, by stating that the
original order for the manumission of the
emancipados was procured from the Spanish
government by the British Minister at Madrid;
and that the present Captain General of Cuba
was appointed TO succeed General Concha for
the express purpose Of carrying into effect the
project Of emancipation.
The decree to which we allude will be found
in another column.
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House Of Representatives.
THE SAN FRANCISCO STEAMER

A message was received from the Senate, in
forming the House that they had amended and
passed the resolu ion fthe last named body, so as
TO read as follows:
That committee of FIVE members on the part Of the
be appointed join committee us may be APP
pointed the part of the House of Representatives
qure and report in what form the acknowledgements
Congress and the gratitude of the nation be most
propatey expressed TO those benevolent
men who under Providence, the of rescuing
from death SO many citizens ofthis Republic.
Mr.. CHANDLER moved that the House concur
in the amendment
Mr. HOUSTON said there was no necessity for
this, as the House had passed resolution pro-
viding for the appointment Of committee on its
part
The SPEAKER remarked that the Senate had
modified the form of the resolution.
The motion 10 concur was agreed 10.
Mr. FLORENCE moved that the resolutions on
that subject offered by him, yesterday, be referred
TO the Committee on Military Affairs and the mo-
ton was agreed 10.
The resolutions tender the sincere and heart
felt thanks Of Congress TO the gallant officers and
crews of the ships Three Bells, Antarctic, and
kilby for their humane conduct in rescuing so
many persons from the Inflated San Francisco, and
restoring them TO their friends and requests the
President ofthe United States 10 cause medals to
be struck, with suitable devices, to be presented
TO those engaged in the act together with copies of
the resolution. Also, that the Secretary Of War
extend such relief 10 the survivors and their fami-
hes as may be just and proper, and report at
early day 10 Congress.
DISTRICT COURT IN CALIFORNIA.
The House passed the bill concerning the dis
irct court Of the United States in California.
PUBLIc BUILDINGS.
The SPEAKER laid before the House COM
D1bicstoD from the Commissioner Of Public
Buildings submitting estm ates for deficiencies Of
appropriations which are necessary, and without
TiGeb The public service so far as relates TO the
DAidle buildings, must suffer.
Referred - the Committee on Public Buildings
spd GfsBBds
The House devoted some time TO the consider
elton ~ ibF bii for the relief Of 3. s. Roberts,
@bi4k 8ss finally passed.
AhgaDHgsT or THE CONSTITUTION.
The Lomf1iite on the Judiciary, to which had
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For the Sentinel.
The Smithsonian Inafifufi0n.

The Board Of Regents derive all their power
over the funds Of the Institution from the act
of Congress establishing the same.
have very carefully examined the act, and
have found that the regents are required to
erect a large building; to make large annual
appropriations for a library; to establish and
maintain museum Of natural history, and a
gallery of arts; to provide lecture rooms, and
by implication lectures, a chemical laboratory,
and by implication, chemical Investigations ;
that they are authorized to pay the necessary
expenses of the regents for attending meetings
Of the board, and to pay the salaries of officers;
and i cannot find that they have any right
whatsoever to appropriate one cent of the fund
or of the income to any other purpose than the
above named, except when not required for
these purposes
That the income is all required for these pur-
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And the House adjourned.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS.

PRESERVATION OF PETITIONS.
Mr. DOWDELL presented the petition Of Lee
II. Thomas, citizen Of Chambers county, Ala
bama, asking pension for services rendered the
United States as a soldier, in the last war with
Great Britain, and the Indian war of 1896; referred
to the Committee on Invalid Pensions.
Also, petition of John Wood, citizen OF
Chambers county, Alabama, asking indemnity for
losses incurred by him whilst in the employment
Of the government, during the Indian war of 1896 /;
referred TO the Committee on Claims,
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RAJ We learn that the debate that sprung up
yesterday in the House of Representatives on
the subject of New York politics, was very able
and unusually brilliant. We shall have some
thing to say in regard to it and the distin-
guished speakers Mr.. Cutting and Mr.. Walsh,
as soon as we have an opportunity ofreading a
full report of it.
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Ex-Governor III. 8. FOote.-Ths gentleman,
who arrived in this city, recently, on his way TO
California, last night addressed large number OF
his friends IN the dining room Of the National Ho-
tel, by invitation He expressed his views on
national topics in manner highly acceptable to
all who heard him.
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The Egging Case.-Wc learn tha, the grand
jury have refused TO ndict A. Hunter, charged
with an assault, with eggs, on George Savage, a
temperance lecturer, several months ago; the &C
cused having been held to bail to appear at court.
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The son of the Emperor Of Hayti. In, r.

The son of the Emperor of Hayti, has re.
Gently arrived in England from France, having
travelled under the name of M. Daval. His high
ness, who is described most intelligent aud
genilemanlike person, has been sojournng for
short time at the fashionable watering place of
Iorquay His object in visiting England is said
to be 10 complete his education, Tor which purpose
he will shortly proceed TO Dawlish, and place him
self under clergyman Of that place. Il is ex-
pected that the Emperor of IIayti himself with
some Of the members Of the court will visit his
son during the ensuing spring.--N O. Delta.
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A Thief in Trap.-The Evansville INDIANA,

A Thief In Trap.--The Evansville Undiana)
jonraaigives an account Of curious attempt at
robbery in that city. II seems that few nights
ago the Rev. Mr.. McCarer, Of Evansville, was dis
about the house. Upon making his second tho
rough search, he tracked the noise TO the chimney.
close examination convinced him that some owl
or other wild animal had taken mp quarters there
for the night. In truly nnchrstian spirit he re-
solved to burn the intruder out when what was
his SURPRISE as the big volumes of smoke and
flames rolled up the chimney, TO hear halEstiaed
voice proceed from the flue, imploring him TO "put
out the fire." The fire was Immediately quenched.
the city marshal sent for, and the occupant of
the chimney, who turned out to be a Swapping
thief was hoisted out of his nest by means of a
strong rope.
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,E:S- An immense procession passed through
the streets OF Baltimore the 10th, with an eigy
Of Bedini, the Pope's Nuncio, who was believed
TO be in that city.
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Sufiocation.-A colored woman belonging 10
Mr.. George w. Steward, was recently sufiocated
TO death by the fumes Of charcoal, having taken a
vessel containing the ignited material into her
room to keep her comfortable while she dressed
herself
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Ola Coins.-The New Haven Register says
that IN pulling down very old house in North
Haven, belonging 10 Harvey Stiles, coins were
found IN the crannies, one Of which. little larger
than silver dollar is OF a mixture Of metals, but
looks like iron--having lion (rampart) for de-
wee, and bearing date l047. small gold coin
supposed 10 be Of the reign Of George First. and
several old coppers are among those found
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GOVERNOR FOOTE AT SUMTER
WILLIE, SOUTH CAROLINA

1t seems that on Friday, the 18th instant,
quite an interesting scene occurred in Sumter
vile, South Carolina. Governor Foote being
accidentally detained for a few hours in that
city, on his way hther, committee of citizens
waited upon him, and invited him to address
the good people of that vicinage. The follow.
ing is the letter of invitation received by the
governor:
SUMrERvILLE, Jan. Is, 1854.
To Governor FooTE, Of Mississippi:
SIR: The citizens of our village desire to
show you testimony of their esteem.
Understanding your engagements do not
permit you to protract your visit, which is acct
dental, will you permit such Of us as can be as
sembled, to hear and see you at the court
house, in the course of an hour, to hear from
your own lips some Of those eventful facts
which have marked your history, and that Of
our country for the last few years?
A. j. MOSES,
~ J. j. KNOX,
l.. B. HANKS,
7. d. FRIERSON,
&." S. MAYRANT.
Governor Foote responded without delay to
the call made upon him, and delivered at the
courthouse, in Sumterville, to large concourse
of ladies and gentleman, an address of about
two hours length. Since his arrival in Wash
ington, two days ago, the following correspon.
dence has taken place, which we publish with
pleasure.
SuMTERvILLE, South CAROLINA,
January ID, 1854.
Hon. HENRY s. FoOTE:
Permit me, sir, on behalf of the committee
of the citizens whom you this day met, to re-
quest from you an embodiment of your views
in more permanent form than that Of an oc-
casional address. And this, sir, we would do,
from the gratincarIon we would derive from i.
calm resume of the fearful struggle with which
you were so conspicuously identified, as well as
in testimony of our respect and of our estimate
of the value Of your services.
Accept the assurance of high consideration,
S. MAYRANT,
..@..>.. In behalf Of tile Committee
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