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Most singular NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. panel

Most Singular Accident.--Piitsburg papers
Of the 18th, says 81 One OF the most singular and
distressing accidents we have ever recorded, &C.
cured about halfpast three o'clock on Wednes-
day afternoon, at the Clinton rolling mill in South
Piitsburg. IL appears that some days ago the
brush on the hill, Immediately in the rear of the
mill, was set on Ere, aud has since coptiued to
burn slowly. "Wednesday afternoon il reached
some ogs, one Of which served 10 support a
heavy stone, weighing, perhaps, some 300 pounds,
The logs were consumed, and the stone being left
without support, il rolled down The hiIlat terrific
rate, entered the rear Of the mill, where man,
Adam Weyland was employed, and striking him
on the head and breast IL crushed him so that be
died in less than two minutes The distance from
the point Of the hill from here the stone fell to
the mill was about three hundred feet.r t|in
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON EMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Devoted to CRY Affairs Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
Il about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, alter making his grateful acknowledg me nts
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing The last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance OF the same and such additional sup
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper, az
IN independent journal, and in the support Of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal eiec-
ton, and winch il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
so long as he Is connected with this or any other
pubic Journal On his future course the editor
deems II unnecessary 10 dilate. Suffice it 10 say,
Thai while The original plan OF his paper will be
duly carried OUT, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convctons of duty and propriety 10
maintain Inc constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and to oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscrpiive and
exclusive basis. What ne intends TO do in this
respect may be judged of by what he has already
written and published n the coIumns of this Jour
nal. To his friends, and the friends of civil and
religious Liberty he respectfully appeals Tor ade-
quate encouragement.
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Novel Scene.-The ex-postmaster Of Boston
is in Germany He sends home an account of a
dinner to q railway congress, at which locomo-
tive appeared upon the table, 10 which was at
tached a train loaded with dishes of the choicest
and most solid food. The succulent train ad.
vanced slowly, in inimation OF the passenger
trains upon all German roads. After having msde
the tour of the table without stopping, order 10
give view OF the good things with which il was
reghed, the train again started, making sta
uon in front Of each guest, and permitting him to
fill his plate according to his appetite and fancy.
cession for two or three hours, depsriing each
lime well loaded with comestibles, and always re-
turning empty 10 the depot. This is just the thing
for an American eating table, where the fasion is
according TO English authority, TO gulp everything
with railroad speed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29
singular suIclde.-A few dav, AGO.

Singular suicide.-A few days ago, a strange
man, name unknown, committed suicide on the
farm Of Mr.. Chambers, near ST. Louis, Missouri,
in the following manner He made bed Of straw,
near hay-stack after which he went 10 a cherry
tree and broke off stick, and going back TO his
bed he laid himself down and put his handkerchief
around his neck and inserted the stick in Il, with
which he twisted the handkerchief until he was
literally choked death, and in that condition was
found. The unfortunate man was seen few
hours previous at the toll-gate, upon the plank
road, where he inquired the way to ST. Louis, and
upon being informed he took contrary direction.
He had the appearance of having been sick and
crazy.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

ss special Notice.--IIBNRY's INvlGoRATING
CORDIAL-1he merits of this purely vegetable e1trrct
for the removal and cure Of physical prostitution genital
debility, affections &c &C. fully described In
fcrred. 81 per bottle, botet s5 six botfes Cor IS
t16 per dozen Observe the marks fthe geaufrs.
Prepared only by 8 r. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street below Eighth, Philadelphia Pcnusyvana
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by tE.
W. ". GILMAN, " Washington, n. G.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore. .f
PbbL STEVENS, Alex andria, w.,
Nhoiesnic Agents for virginia
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New York Market.

New YORK, august --Flour.--Slate and Ohio
are unchanged, with sales of 1880 barrels.
Southern is better with sales of 1000 barrels
good mixed TO straight, Baltimore and Alexandria
at SO 75@Sl0 l2i.
Wheat is dull with sales OF southern white at
81 60@sl 80.
Corn has declined cents per bushel with
sales of $4,000 bushels al 651GsG for western
mixed and 5000 for white and yellow.
Lard is unchanged. e 4 -4sf
Beef is firm. 5lEE a-
Pork is unchanged.
Whisky.-Sales Of Ohio at 81 c.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Daily Markets.--The Board of Health, at
their meeting held on Saturday afternoon, passed
resolution calling the attention OF the city su.
tboriiies TO the importance. as sanitary measure,
Of holding markets daily in the several markets,
during the summer months, except on Sunday
This resolution having been communicated to
the city councils, it was referred to the Committee
on Police. 4- f
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Rain.-on Sunday afternoon, between three
and four o'clock, we were blessed with rain,
which, deducting intermissons, fell for forty min
u,es and TO the debth Of three-fourths of an iach
according to our measurement. The pavemenis
were so hot that they almost Kissed at the first
dash Of the liquid, while sweItering, parchcd hu-
mainly rejoiced The cleansing effects of the
rain are everywhere seen and its refreshing innu-
iences by all experienced.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Corps of Cadets, upwards Of eighty in
number, from the Virginia Military institute, at
Lexington, Virginia, accompanied by baud Of
music, will, we Learn, arrive in the city on Friday
or Saturday. They are now luxuristing in the
neighborhood Of Warrenton.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Accidcnt.--Several days ago. hoy who was
sitting on furniture wagon, looking at the gather
ing for funeral, was thrown off by the backing
ola hack asainst the vehicle. He fell upon the
ground, bruising himself SO severely, that he had
to be taken home in the wagon
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Dead Body Found--A boy, while playing on
the Island, yesterday morning, found the body Of
an infant near a fence. One part OF II only had
been loosely buried. The jury could obtain no
information concerning IL; and so they merely
made verdict embracing the fact which we have
just stated. tt A
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Portsmouth Narx-Yard.-Rrom an -

a Portsmouth Nayy-Yard.--Froma an article in
the Portsmouth Journal we learn thai the navy
yard at that place has been much improved A
handsome stone structure for workshops has re-
Gently been erected. II is 100 by so feet, and
contains steam engine 10 propei the machinery
for the various works carried on in il. There are
now employed in the yard three hundred and six :
teen mechanics and laborers who are employed
by the day. The new floating dock, although il
has been but little used requires continual care.
Il is constantly in such preparation that i can e
brought into use in four days notice. To work
the dock for receiving ship requires 80 feet OF
wafer, while the depth of water in front Of the
dock is but 80 feel, The length Of this floating
dock is 325 feet and the breadth ll5 feet. The
appropriations for the Improvement OF the yard,
this year, are 63,550. One of the sbip-houses is
enlarged in which the Franklin IA is 10 be
structed. She has been taken 10 pieces and will
be new in almost everything except her name.
She is TO be a steamer, 275 feet in length. The
keel has been laid, but there are few men at work.
The old figate Santee, Of l,700 tons, after resting
quietly on the stocks for 33 years, is undergoing
thorough repairs, and is to be heightened Is feet
Considerable work has been commenced at the
yard, but long time must elapse before il is
finished, with the force at present employed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Burglaries are among the common things Of
Washington, and scarcely day passes that we do
not hear Of house-bfeaking and thefis. The VII
lians are too cunning 10 be either caught or shot,
and doubtless have many hearty laugh, over
their cups, at their success and existing sdven
lures. st .4 ~ U
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

The President OF tho United States, ac-
companied by his wife; Sidney Webster, esq,
his private secretary; the Secretary of War, and
the Marshal Of the District of Columbia, have
made arrangements for leaving the city o-day for
Baltimore, on their way TO Cape May, Old Point,
or Capon Springs, phe exact place, we learn, not
having been yet determined to spend a few days.
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.U-~- NEW YORK AND ERIE ur -
rsSiSsC$Ss1L RAILROAD. HN

-U
rEEsSsSs1 RAILROAD.
PASSENGER TR AlN--Leave per foot OF Du-
sne street, as follows, viz
BUFFALO EXPRESS, at 6 a. m, for Buffalo
direct. over the N. Y. & f. r. X. and the 3. a. N
Y. G. r.. K. without change OF baggage or cars.
DUNKIRK EXPRt IS, at Ia. M, Zoe Dunkirk
MAIL at - a. m for Dunkirk aud Buffalo
and Intermediate stations. Passengers by this
q ain will remain over night any stafiop between
Bnghampton and Corning, and proceed the next
morning 70
WAY EXPRESS, at I945 p. M. for Dunkirk
RoCKLANDPASSENGE at $50 p. M, from
the foot Of Chambers street) via Piedmont, for
Suffern and intermediate stations.
WAY PASSENGER, at p. m, for Dunkirk
and Buffalo
NIGHT EXPRESS, at p. m, for Dunkirk and
Buffalo.
EMfGR INT, at p. tn, for Dunkirk and Buff
fsIo spi intermediate stations.
On Sunday, only express Train, Al p m
These express traius connect 81 Elmira with
the EImira and Niagara Falls Railroad for Ma
gsra Falls; at Buffalo With 6rst-class splendid
steamers on Lake Erie for all ports on the Lake
and at Dunkirk with the Lake Shore Railroad for
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Detroit Chicago,
&c ~. Y. McCALLoM,
july & General Snpt
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Paying Tsxes.-we have frequently noticed,

Paying Taxes.-We have frequently noticed,
OF late, large numbers of persons in the collectors
Office, at the City Hall, paying taxes. They who
settle during the present month are entitled 10 an
abatement Of eight per centum on the amount Of
the bills rendered; and hence The unusal bust
ness STIR A gentleman, yesterday morning, in
paying twenty dollars there, expressed the hope
that the corporation would not spend portion Of
the money for The purchase oflron bridges; those
!. frail structures which snap like pipe-stems.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29
Territic Tornado At LouisviIIe.

O'Clock, the Fourth Presbyterian Church was
blown down during service; twenty-five Of the
congregation We're killed instantly. A large num-
Der wounded. A large number Of other buildings
were unroofed and blown down.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29
The Cholera--Return of Fishing Vessels s
Rain, Sc.

BOSTON, Aagus 2s--The cholera appeared
among the Irish at Fall River on Saturday morn
ing, and up 70 this morning nineteen have died.
Some half dozen fishing vessels returned 10
Gloucester last week with small fares
We had rain here on Saturday, but rather too
moderate for much benefit TO the crops.
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Pros PECTUS.
STATE RIGHTS REGISTER,
"- y AND
NATIONAL ECONOMIST.
A Political Journal and General Newspaper
G. G. BAYLOR, Editor-TERMs, So a year.
NATIONAL ECONOMIST
ISSUED WEEKLY.

The State Right Register will be conducted
upon the principles of STATE RIeHrs as laid down
by JEFFERSON The Register will adhere TO the
original COMPACT, as ratified by the several States,
and will oppose all atitudinaranism in Legislation,
and all encroachmen.s, secret or open, upon the
RIGHTS and SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES. The
Register will take as its text in the discussion OF
all public questions THE CONSTITUTION, strictly
construed and incorporated.
WASHINGTON Cry, Jniy, 1854
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Confirmation.--G. T. McGloe {" Know moth.
ing . heretofore nominated by the mayor, wa.
yesterday afternoon confirmed by the board oil al.
dermen as scayesser for the first ward.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS AugnSs 2S.--Cotton is unsettled
and nominal. Sales TO- the week $4,000 bales
Receipts for the week $3.50 bales. Stock exctn
sive OF shipboard, $500 bales. Receipts al all the
southern ports less Than last year 800, $50 bales
Flour il dull with sales OF Ohio a, 81 IS.
Pork-sales OF mess al sl4
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

BALTIMORE, august 2>--rhe health report for
the week ending at noon to-day, shows the total
number of deaths TO have been l40--of which IS
under 10 years of age. There were l. deaths
Of consumption, and n of darrhea, but no cholera
civ
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

News by Telegraph.--We have Just received
by telegraph, the fact that GILMAN'S instantane-
GUS LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington, all
other preparations having died ont Florida Re
publican
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MARRIED..

On the oath instant, by The Rev. Mr.. Boyle, J..
NJ. WOODWARD TO MRS. NARY ELIZA
BETH BATES both OF this city.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

DAMARIscorTA, Me, august 25-At about one
o'clock to-day fire broke out in the rear OF the
hotel in Waldoboro, which swept all the village
from William Tebbetts large furniture store, on
she north and east as far as the Baptist meeting
house, which was saved. The property destroyed
included every store in the village, and every
building south and west 10 the river and 10 Capt.
G.. Kuban's residence on the south side, Gen. ii.
Kennedys new ship, Capt James Cooks, both on
the stocks and all Of Mr.. G.. Clarks timber in his
yard for large ship. Both banks uhe Medomak
and Walkoboro,) the custom-house and post Office
were also burnt. The loss cannot now be approx
mated, but must exceed $230000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

GLENwooD CEMETERY.

THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
Il oflhe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends OF The dead. as NAV
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of The incorporates is one Of equality
in regard 10 the lots which will not be put up
publicly ior sale, (although they usually bring a
premiumJ making the early selections Of lois The
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended 10
at The present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering tie Cemetery
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds,
VIM. S, HUMPHREYS.
N. b. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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The Rock Island Bridge.-It has been sup.

The Rock Island Bridge.--It has been sup
posed by many that the work on this structure has
been suspended, in accordance with the recent
order Of the government official TO that effect.
This is not the case The grading on the island
is being rapidly completed, and the stone abu-
ments and piers on the Illinois side of the river
are already finished. On the Iowa side, the abut-
meni is very nearly completed, and Golfer dams
are now being placed 10 the main river, 10 begin
on the piers. With favorable weather aud water
these can be finished by the LIST of January next
As an oraer from the War Department cannot
reach the work in the river at all, some other
ma assures must be taken if il is stopped. We I'M
dersland that is the ntention OF the company 10
proceed with the contract until arrested by actual
ntervenlioa of law, or the nterposilion OF Prov.
Dental difficulties. Nothing short Of these will
affect the case:-Rock Island Adv
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A New Material for Pane,

A New Material for Paper.--A specimen OF
paper, manufactured from the plant called guap
thallum, or liie-everlastng, which grows abun.
,daatly spontaneous FROM Canada TO Carolina. has
been sent TO the New Iork Tribune The paper
is fine smooth. and strong and costs 1871 per cent.
less than paper made Of rsgs.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Distinguished Traveler.--Tbe Countess Ida
Pfeiler the celebrated German traveller, took pas
sege on the boot for Milwaukee this morning.
she IL en- route 10 the far north, on teadrink king
social Visit 10 the settlements of the Hudson Bay
Company Chicago Journal Nd
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

L,ALL STYLE. or HATS FOR IsSs.--
II BEEBE'S New York Fail style Of Gentle
mems Dress Hats with other new psuerns, will
he introduced on io-m' ROW, Saturday, August
&c, at LANES Fashionable Hat, Cap,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Store
Aug 25--eo2wif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Contents Of the list Volume. iH
The LIST volume Of the Register will contain
the following interesting matter:
The Virginia resolutions Of 90.
address 10 the people accompanying the same.
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Disastrous Fires.-TRoY. august 25.-A FIRE
broke out at one O'clock TO day and spread with
irresistible fury space, equal TO about eight
blocks, sumng probably not less than two or
three hundred buildings and destroying property
amounting 10 not less than one million OF dollars
Owing to the dry state Of everything il was almost
Impossible 10 check the fury OF thu flames.
The burnt district is bounded on the west by the
river, on the east by the river 10 Division street.
and from thence by the alley between First and
Second streets, and on the south by Jefferson
street.
In this district is embraced an extensive lumber
business and lumber amounting to not less than
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars was de-
stroyed The freight depot, machine shop. and
several car houses, with the cars OF the Hudson
River Railroad, also the very extensive establish
ment known as Brides chair factory. the bell
foundry of Jones & Hitchcock, and several other
manufacturing establishments. are destroyed
The fire was arrested on The east side, in the
rear Of the range Of the costly dwellings fronting
on Washington Park, and on the south blythe
open space bounded by Jefferson street.
The amount of insurance is not yet ascertained
but the following named companies will sustain
losses: :.
The American, at Providence, $4,000; the
Roger Williams ditto IS, 600; the Atlantic, ditto
$1,000; The Merchants, ditto, $4,000; Il e Mo-
hawk Valley, Amsterdam, $1,000; the Phoenix
New York. 50 500; the Western, PIT sfeld. Mass.
$1,000; the National Projections, Saratoga, SIS.
600; The Knickerbocker, Waterford, $4,000; the
Hamilton Co. New York, $4,000; the Market
Co., ditto, $4,000; the Beeknen Co, ditto, $4,000
the New Amsterdam, ditto, 81, 900; the Etns,
Hartford, S25,000; the Hartford Co.. $4,000; the
Troy Mutual $4,000.
These are but a share of the losses sustained by
the insurance companies. Our city was never
before visited with such conaagration. For
tunately no fatal accident occurred.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

TAAIks N. sAEkEIL having purchased
ID the interest OF Josish r. Bailey 10 the business
heretofore conducted by Sh. kel & Bailey, IL will
be continsed by him at the old stand, No. 5, oppo-
site the Centre Market.
Aug 24-3tif rf4
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Examination of the Iron Bridges.-We,
with pleasure, announces that the city councils,
yesterday afternoon, passed joint resolution
authorizing the mayor 10 appoint competent
practical engineer TO make an examination and
survey of The several iron bridges and repor. the
result 10 the two boards; and that the attendant
expenses be paid out of the general fund
Such an examination is alike due TO the preser-
walton Of life of property. Owing 10 the recent
destruction of three iron bridges, in succession,
and within as many months, the other similar
structures cannot be depended upon for carrying
heavy loads over them in safety. =.
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Yellow Fever at savannah.
Mortality If Baltimore.

SAVANNAH, august 29.---The interments on Fri
day, from yellow fever, were IL; on Saturday, s.
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movements of ocean steamers.
FROM UNITED STATES.

Banks Of the District.--The following are the
only Banks in the District having Offices Of redemp-
tion in Washington and conducted by responsible
stockholders:
Corporation of Georgetown p. c. dis
Bank Of Commerce, and Farmers and
Mechanics Bank, Georgetown par.
Bank of Metropolis par.
Bank of Washington par.
Exchange Bank, Selden, Withers 81 Coz p. C. dis.
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Staiham,
Smithson Co. Up. c. dis.
Patriotic Bank par
Arlington Bank, al street, par.
ES-The above list TO be corrected from time 10
time.
North and South Carolina money bought at u
per cent.
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New
York al per cent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29

Singular storpage OF Water Works.-Tbe
new water works al Chicago came near being q r
rested in their operations few days since from
apparently a very Insignificant cause The sup.
ply pipe 10 the we'll from which the wafer is
pumped, is not extended into the hike far as il
is intended 10 put II, and hence, when The pumps
arr 10 operation, maeistyon on a small scale is
produced at the east end OF the pipe. On Friday
night the surface Of the lake was 20 completely
covered with the singular kind Of ly that annually
visits Chicago, that they were drawn down aud
covered the wire sieve at the end Of the pipe, and
of course stopped the water effrctually until the
cause was discovered and removed.