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establishment of paper which would exhibit
some Independence and be the servile tool of
no party or clique. For while the expecta-
tons of all were fully realized, but of late the
cramping influence of public patronage has
been clearly manifest. do not mean to be
understood as intimating that spirit of sub
scrviency marks the general course of the SEN
tiael. Very far from it. But it cannot be de-
MED that it has lost much Of its original bold
ness, and is far more tolerant of gross public
abuses than its early promise had induced Its
friends to expect. For example it cannot have
escaped the attention Of its editors that an IN
famous fraud was lately perpetrated, by which
the proprietor Of the Ui,ion was elected printer
to the House; and yet not single comment
has been made, or solitary word of censure
been seen in its columns.
"They must have known, for it is matter
of universal remark that votes were obtained
for Nicholson upon the solemn assurance being
given by him, that not only should Forney
have no connexion with the onion, but in flu
ture the support of the Nebraska bill should
not be regarded as a test Of democracy. They
must also have learned that both of these
solemn pledges were shamelessly violated.
Here was an occasion which not only justified,
but absolutely required a prompt and unequiy-
ocal exposure of the fraud itself and of those
engaged in its preparation. Such a course
would even have commended itself to demo-
Gratis generally; for they are always intolerant
of any such baseness unless n direct party ad-
vantage can be gained by it. 1t is not my pro-
vince, however, to prescribe to the Sentinel
the proper course it should pursue. Those
who control its columns have alone the right
to determine it, as they alone will be held re.
sponsible by the public. / can only venture
the opinion that no paper published here can
long enjoy reputation for independence that
permits the frequent and fragrant abuses of
those in power to pass unnoticed and unre-
bukcd"
We cannot deny having heard such rumors
rs are referred to in the above extract. We
cannot deny having seen them stated and COM
mented on in various journals But motives
of decacy restrained US from abiding to them.
We took it for, granted that, if untrue, they
would be promptly contradicted by the Wash
ington onion. To defend ourselves from the
charges preferred against US by the Whigs
correspondent and to give the Washington
Union the opportunity to deny the truth Of the
accusations brought against it, we have thought
fit to give to the above extract a place in our
columns. s.~
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New HoTEL.-Messrs. John A. & A. w.
h,rkwood intend opening the Irving Hotel in
TINS city, about the lst of April. This hotel
is centrally situated; and from the experience
OF these gentlemen, this hotel will rank among
the highest in this section of the country.
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PRESENTATION OF A MEMORIAL.

Mr.. RIDDLE presented the memorial of two
hundred citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, pray
ing Congress- at IFS present session, TO appropriate
sum adequate 10 the completion Of the govern
ment piers at Reedy island, so as TO render said
piers avnilable TO the protection Of vessels navi-
eating the Delaware river and bay.
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GAs-ITs Coop AND BAD EFrEcTs.-Gas,
like fire, when suhservient to the will and uses
of man. is an excellent servant but when those
who manage it become indolent, and cease to
exercise due degree Of vigilance, it becomes
obnoxious to the household or neighborEood.
We are every day reminded of the truth of this
assertion by the disagreeable stencil which
greets our olfactories when passing on the av-
enue in the neghborhood of Adams & Co.'s
express ofice-that is, whenever the wind is
from southerly direction. 1t is not only the
disagreeable sense we experience in passing
which induces these remarks, but an actual in
jury to the health of a community, arising from
impure gas or an underground leakage.
This subject has been considered worthy the
attention of the corporation of London. A
commission has been appointed by the lord
mayor of that city, to investigate the causes of
diseases which are there so prevalent, where no
ostensible cause exists. DR.. Letheby, learned
chemist, has been employed, and
"Has come to the conclusion that there is a
fearful amount of impurity in the gas now in
use, as manufactured by various companies.
The leaking from the pipes is said to have
impregnated the soil under the streets, so that
it has come to be sickenng to disturb the soil.
Vegetation has suffered from it, and in repeat
ed instances healthy trees have suffered from
the approach Of this underground foe. DR..
Letheby gives it as his opinion that the soil
cannot be moved without doing great deal of
harm, and that twenty years hence, if the same
M "a will ho G., \
the public health to disturb the pavement at
all.n
We sincerely hope that the gas company will
speedily remove the existing and obnoxious
causes of complaint in this city thus avoiding
the expense and trouble to our corporation of
an investigation, as well as the incipient cause
Of disease in our midst
Mrs. RosE's LEcTURE.--On account Of the
inclemency of the weather, last evening, it was
deemed advisable that Mrs. Rose should post.
pone her lecture until Friday evening, the oath
instant.
The public will no doubt have the curiosity
to avail themselves of the opportunity to 60
and hear this Polish female orator. whose elo-
quence and style Of speaking ore said by some
ofour northern contemporaries to be quite equal
to that Of Kossuth.
The members CT Congress, we understand,
have been invited
The CLERGY, the New York Courier and
Enquirer says, are doing large business in
politics Just now. We shall see what advantage
to the cause they wish to promote. Our own
opinion is that the general sense Of the coun-
try will not sustain them in travelling 30 far
out of their appropriate sphere.
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ITEMS OF NEWS.
NATIONAL THEATRE--MR. McKEON's
BENEFIT.

BENEFIT.
1t will be seen by card published in an
other place that Mr.. McKeon. the skilfal and
popular manager at the National theatre, takes
his benefit this evening. He presents most
attractive bill, in which the name Of that accom-
plished actress, Mrs. Macredy, appears in the
character of Meg Merrilies. He richly deserves,
and we hope will be compimented by, a large
attendance.
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ms Mr. E. X LUSpY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
Ear GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent TO receive subscriptions and advertisements,
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
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OIrR HOUSE

OUR HOUSE,
BY CHARLES q. THOMPSON,
THIRTxkNTH STREET,
Sep Diff RICHMOND, Va
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COnarfssionaI.
CONGRESS.
senatc-Thursday, March %, 1854.
FIRST SESSION.

Senatc-Thursday, March %, 1854.
Mr.. SUMNER presented the resolutions Of
several towns in Massachusetts, demonstrating
against the repeal Of the Missouri compromise.
JUDICIAL SALARIES IN CALIFORNIA.
On motion by Mr.. WELLER
Rssoirsd, That the Committee on the judiciary be in
srncted TO inquire into the expedency Of increasing the
fees Of the marshal Of the northern and southern districts
Of California; and also the salaries OF the judges thereof
COMMITTEE CLERK.
On motion by Mr. ALLEN,
Resolrsd That the Committee on Agriculture be autho
rized to employ clerk.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
On motion by MIR. EVANS, the Senate pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration of the bill TO provide
for the final settlement Of the claims of the officers
OF the revolutionary army, and of the widows
and orphan children Of those who died in the
service.
Mr. EVANS explained the bill al length, and
then, on motion, II was postponed till tomorrow.
THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. HUNTER, from the COMMITTEES on Finance,
reported back the deficiency bill with various
amendments; which we're ordered 10 be printed.
The reported amendments augment the aggre-
gate appropriations somewhat over half million
Of dollars; and among the most important are the
following:
For the purchase Of new site for the custom
house at San Francisco, California. $3.50, 900.
For executing treaty stipnlaions with the Sioux
Indians, Sl29 500
To reimburse the people Of Oregon certain ex-
penditures in defending themselves from Indian
hostilities, $4,000.
For expenses incurred by the American consul
at Shanghai, in preserving peace by employment
Of police, S572.
For contingent expenses Of foreign intercourse,
$4,000.
For furnishing, preparation Of models, &c, of
Patent Office, S64 $50.
For completing grounds south of Presidents
House, S9,770.
For compensation for the clothing, horses &c,
Of The army lost by the wreck of the steamer San
Francisco, S26590.
For the purchase Of Spanish and American law
books, Sl,700.
The bill also provides that certified copies OF
records and papers in the Department Of the In
terror when under the seal Of that department.
shall be entitled to the same legal force aud effect
as certified copies Of papers in other departments
II provides also that all commissions issuing
from the Interior Department shall be under the
seal of that department, andb recorded therein.
II makes provision for additional securities in
the payment ofinvalid pensions, and provides that
any person drawing an invalid pension who shall
be appointed to any salaried Office under the
United States, his pension shall cease while he
holds said Office.
On motion by Mr. MASON, the Senate proceed
ed to the consideration of executive business.
And at late hour the doors were opened
And the Senate adjourned.
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House of Representatives. :.

Mr. CHANDLER moved tina, the House take
from the table the Senate bill providing place
for the city post Office of Philadelphia, and also
one for the accommodation Of the United States
court for the eastern district Of Pennsylvania He
showed that there was an urgent necessity for the
passage Of the bill.
The motion was agreed to; and, after further
proceedings, the bill was referred TO the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
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GOLD DUsT.-The mountains appear to be
emptying their treasures upon us since tho
rain commenced. The banking-houses are
doing thriving business, and the express
companies come loaded down with the precious,
glittering, shining ore. Wells, Fargo & Co,
on Monday night received three hundred and
sixteen pounds from Sonora, and last night one
hundred and sixty pounds came to the same
destination. Dig it out and send it along we
can find use for all that comes-Jou77aal.
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The METRoPoLITAN.-If we had ever before
doubted, we would have been thoroughly CON
vinced on Monday night of the transcendent
dramatic ability Of Miss Matilda Heron. She
made her first appearance on the boards of the
Metropolitan in the character of Juliet"--a
part unfavorable to the actress, inasmuch as,
while it calls forth the deepest and most search
ing powers Of the mind for its faithful delnea-
ton, it possesses but few points that are calcu-
lated to excite either admiration or enthusiasm
in the minds Of a general audience. Those,
therefore, who are able to appreciate a SS,rfect
portrayal Of the character as conceived by tho
immortal author, and who at the same time
feel o lively sympathy for the artistic who at
tempts to realize to the senses an embodiment
of his idea, feel themselves continually inhu-
enced by sensation of nervousness that is apt
to deprive them Of the enjoyment they would
experience under other circumstances. To
feel that the artist is holding the mirror up to
nature in degree almost approaching per.
fectitude, and yet to appreciate the fact that
general and indiscriminate audience, who, Of
course, do not enter, or make the effort to
enter, into the true merits and proper sentiment
Of the character, and arc not enttused to that
degree that must find expression in applause
FOR the qualification of the artistic, is certainly
painful to those minds that do follow the i'm
personator faithfully throughout her intricate
portrayals Of. the various passions and senti-
ments of her part. We were influenced by
such sensations in following and sympathizing
with Miss Heron on Monday night. We felt
aggrieved, because the play did not afford those
points which attract general attention, and be-
cause we felt that both her conception and de-
lineation of the character was generally in such
perfect accordance with nature. We have many
times witnessed the so-called impersonation Of
g Juliet" but never witnessed the very embodi-
ment, the almost perfect realization of the
until Miss Heron descended, another
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-01

CONTESTED ELECTION. By the Kennebec
Journal we observe that Mr.. Fuller received
his certificates signed by only portion oil
the Council. A minority OF the Council
Messrs. Woodman and Tucker, submit a
minority report, wherein they differ in
opinion from the majority Of the Council,
and recommend submission Of certain
questions as 10 The legality Of votes thrown,
10 The Supreme Court. The Journal says
that The votes OF certain plantations which,
according TO the rule adopted in 1852, when
Fuller was declared elected over Robinson,
should'have been thrown out, have been
counted. II is quite likely that Mr.. Mill
ken will present his claims before the next
House.-Portland advertiser.
Had we had space 10 spare we should have
given this report entire. Tho chief objec'
ton stated in this repor, was that tho plant
atoms had not returned, as they were re.
quired by law lists Of the voters with the
returns. The signers Of The report consid'
cred this as imperative, tho provision was
intended 10 check illegal and
fraudulent voting. The refusal OF major
i,y Of the Council 10 submit, the conirovert-
cd question 10 the court seems like prejudg-
ing the case in Mr.. Fuller's favor. In
coming 10 this conclusion that Mr.. Fuller
was elected, the Council seemed TO decide
with great lbcraiiy in some cases, and with
great sirciness in others, bu, their judge
ment was always such as would favor Mr..
Fuller,
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PErERsoSs MAGAZINE. Great improve
mcnts will be made in this capital Magazine
for 1856. The reading matter will DO in.
creased to nine hundred pages a year. Each
number will contain q steel engraving a
colored fashion plate, and between twenty
and forty wood engravngs.
Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, the celebrated au.
thor Of "Fashion and Famine," is one Of
the editors, and writes exclusively for it,
assisted by oil the best female authors.
To clubs the terms are cheaper yet, three
copies being sent for $500, Eve copies for
$3.50, and eight copies for $1,000, with q
splendid premium to the person getting up
the club. Address, postpaid, CHARLES j.
PETERSON, No. lO2 Chestnut street, Phila.
delphia. Specimens seat on being written
for.
ARTnuR's HOME MAGAZINE Tho Publish.
ers Of this valuable monthly purpose 10 add
new features OF a,,ractiveness in the new
volume commencing with January. II is
to be printed on new type. and more freely
embellisled with engravngs Of interesting
localities, Scenery, remarkable places,
historical personases, objects in natural his
tory, science sc. Each number vii
contain the latest styles Of Ladies' Costume,
Patterns for embroidery &c.
lis reading matter is always good.
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TuE SouLE DIFFICULTY 0ByIATEp. From
late advices despatched from London 10
Liverpool just before tho departure OF The
steamship, il would appear that Louis Ma
,,oleon had concluded TO change his deter
mina,ion not TO allow Mr. Soule 10 cross
France. The New York Courier and En-
Quiror says:
I" Louis Napoleon reiracis, and Mr.. Soule
is free Of the soil Of France. We have re-
ceived official Intelligence by ,elegraphic
despatch TO Liverpool, dated London, Nov.
3d, II o'clock, p. NJ, annonncin. that
the Emperor Napoleon has rescinded his
order prohibiting Mr.. Soule's passage
through France, and the American Minister
will leave London Tomorrow NOV. 4,h) for
Paris on his way 10 Madrid. The aIgu-
menis and the influences which operated to
produce this change in the policy Of The
French Monarch, had no, ,ranspired nj the
time when our information was despatched !;
and, indeed, We have reason to believe
that the determination which SO suddenly
puts an end 10 all speculation and appre-
hension on this subject, was made very sud.
denly, and was quite unexpected in diplo-
maiio circles in London, although il was
supposed that the answer Of De L,Huys
would prevent all difficulty between The
two countries.
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A FORTHCOMING Misunderstanding 10
correspondent OF Herapath's English }
Journal, steam power is TO be superseded by
(" Paulson's patent Pendulum I lever"
which will DO brought before tho public in
about month. Two men in sitting posi-.
ton will be able with ease to propel rail-
way engine twenty-five horse power. with
its full complement Of carriages, at my
speed to DO attained by steam power. Tho
tenders and boilers Of the present engines
will be no longer required. and the new en-
gines vii! be constructed Of about one.iourth
the weight. and say ono sixth or one eighth
tho cost. Tho wheels and frames OF tho
present engines will be available for tho
new one.
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BERWICK ACADEMY. We are indebted
TO fiend IN South Berwick for neatly
printed catalogue, by which we learn that
this institution is in n very fourishing con.
di,ion, there having been 80 pupils nj the
Fall term. The Academy building is prob
ably The best OF The kind in The State, and
is ,as,elully and conveniently arranged for
the purposes Of the institution. II was
erected last year at on expense Of more
than seven thousand dollars lis location
is on beautiful and retired spot in the vii
lase Of South Berwick one OF the pleas
antes, and most cultivated places in the
County Of York. We know Of no place in
the County more favorably situated for AGA.
demic instruction than South Berwick, or
an institution which has at lis command
better facilities for imparting Instruction.
Rev. Mr.. Wells continues as Principal OF
the School. The Winter term commences,
rs will be seen by an advertisement in this
paper, on Thursday Of next week.
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GREAT BANK RoBDERY. Tho Windham
Co. Bank at Windham, Conn.,, was robbed
on Friday night Of t,reniy.i,ro thousand dol.
lars. The bank employs . young man OF
sixteen rs watchmau, and keeps very
large dog. On Friday evening tho watch
man put his dog into the bank, and went
away, returning about nine o'clock. AZ no
was entering the bank. he was seized by
four men who were concealed near tho door,
il being very dark nj the time-was bound.
gagged, and taken into the hank, and locked
up in room. The dog was belicd by meat
and chloroiorm, and was afterwards killed.
The robbers then went to work systemati.
cally, and continued ut 1t five hours, nj
which time, 2 O'Clock, they returned with
SI3 900 in bills of tho bank, $1,000 OF bills
Of other banks, and $1,000 In specie. Tho
young man worked himself loose about half
an hour afterwards and gave the alarm. A
hand.car on the Willimantic Railroad was
missing in the morning, and Il was supposed
that the robbers or part OF them had used
that as means Of escape. Four suspicious
looking strangers had been lettering round
Windham for several days. The amount Of
Windham County money which they have
taken will be liable TO lead to their deiec-
ton. Boston Courier.
A telegrnphic despatch from New London
mentions the arrest Of the robbers, and tho
recovery of nearly all the money.
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The STONE BUSINESS. Quito an extensive
business is done in our place in quarryins
and preparing granite for building purposes.
About mile, or little more. from our
wharves, or railroad depot, there are Us fine
granite quarries as con be found elsewhere
in the State. The Stone is hard, hardly as
dark as the Quincy granite, finishes up hand.
somely, and Is regarded as very durable
All the stone required for the largo factories,
and other buildings here, is obtained from
these quarries, and in addition to what is
wanted here much is dressed, or sent in o
rough state, to Portland for building pur.
poses in thu. City. In fact Portland must
always look manly to our quarries for sup
ply of this Important item Of building mats-
rial. There are 5aseral Stone yards in that
City now, which are chiefly supplied from
these quarries. The present year tho firm
Of Gooch & Sawyer, (Wm. Gooch Of this
town, ana Mr.. Sawyer OF Portland, in I'D.
dition to filing q contract Of 100000 for
hammered Stone for building Boon Island
Light House, have quarried and dressed
a large quantity for builders both hero and
in Portland. They have had q largo nun.
Der OF workmcn employed ut their quarries,
andlat their Stone Sheds on Alfred Street.
Their business, We are ted has amounted
to some sos 900 this year. In addition to
this, tho Mcssrs. Andrews, Ira, James and
Leonard, brothers, have been engaged in a
similar business. filing contracts for con.
structins Wharvcs and Sea Walls, complet.
ing Breakwater, and doing other stone work
IN Portland Harbour. We arc not posted
up rs t.. tho extent Of thOir business, but it
must be quito largo. The facilities for OBJ
tanning stone hero oheaply and its excellence
Is 90 generally admitted that there Is ground
'of believing that tho business must increase
ana IN the end become no lnconslderable
item IN the list Of business operation Of our
town.
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Tx Know NorulSc NOMINATIONS NO

Tx Know NoruiSc NOMINATIONS NOR
rns Presidency. The following specula.
tons are from the New York Tribune
The New York Times OF Saturday has an
official or semi.oiIicial article TO inform the
public a, large that the Know Nothings will
no, nominate their candidates Tor President
and Vice President At present. Very proba'
bic; bu, this does not render Il any The less
clear who those candidates must DO. For
President, their man is Sam Houston. tie
- souiherner aud stakeholder, and there
fore well suited to lead that great move
mont Tor crushing out "sec'ional feeling
that v 10 say, dislike Of slave.caiching-
which - avowed TO be one great object OF
Inc Order; he also voted agains, the Ne
braska bill, and is Temperance man,
which will make him an available candi.
date al the north. Besides, he is n demo.
crai. and may possibly rot the nomination
OF thai party, aud so carry the lrish and Ger.
man voiss. Besides, he is himself supposed
to b tho identical "Sam"-or mythical
impesonaiion OF the Order. or couIss he
must be the candidate. and pretty strong
candidate he will be. As for tho Vice
Presidency, nothing need DO said. That
place Is reserved for Mr.. Daniel Ullman,
and we protest against any other name be-
ipg mentioned.