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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

AN ASSAULT UPON THE PREsIDENT.-On
Saturday afternoon, as the President was
leaving the Capitol, he was followed by three
men who were partially intoxicated. They
shook hands with the President, and one of
them asked him ito take a drink which
he declined. He then turned to enter his
carriage, when his hat was knocked off by a
hard boiled egg. which was thrown by one
of the three men, named Jeffords, of South
Carolina, who was afterwards arrested, and
taken before a Justice of the Peace The
fact was clearly proved that the offence was
committed BY Jeffords, who sent for Senator
Evans, of South Carolina, to 90 bail for him.
who declined doing so. He then sent for
another. In the mean time becoming more
sober, he cried bitterly, declaring that if he
was sent to Jail he would not live. He then
took out a small penknife and stabbed him
self on the leg, just above the knee, saying
he was determined to bleed to death As
the blood flowed profusely, he became alarm,
ed, and allowed it to be examined and was
disarmed. The Attorney General then told
the Justice the President desired the former
be not prosecuted, and he was accordingly
discharged. and thus ended this disgraceful
and somewhat farcidal affair.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

An ExcITING ScENE.---The Worcester
(Mass.l Spy gives an account of the plung-
ing visit of high-spirited horse to the tent
IN which the Second Advent people are hold
ing a camp meeting. He at first came in
contact with the rigging, and was thrown
down, but dragged himself from the wagon
to which he was attached, and dashed into
the crowded tent. The scene that ensued was
fearful to witness, and it would be difficult
to describe the terror and CONSERVATION that
followed from such an unexpected visitation.
In an instant the whole assemblage was in
motion, rushing out of the tent in all direc-
tions, and running over the plain for safety.
A " midnight cry" of unusual energy broke
unconsciously from the lips of hundreds of
the congregation, as the frantic beast made
his way over stools, settees, tent lines, and
human beings. Several persons were slight
~ injured, and one man was seriously
hurt. The horse was secured with consid-
siderable difficulty, and it was long time
before the preacher could take up the thread
Of his discourse, or the audience could COM
pose themselves sufficiently to listen to his
teachings.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19
The Salem Gazette says that Mr.. Asa An

The Salem Gazette says that Mr.. Asa An
drews of Ipswich, now in the ninety-third
year of his age, has had for many years a
claim of 81, 1888 upon the United States, for
balance due him in the settlement of his
accounts, when collector of the port Of Ips-
wich, to which office he was appointed by
Washington, and from which he was re-
moved by Jackson. The House of Repre-
sentatves on Friday last passed bill au-
thorizing the payment of the claim,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

The Greytown demonstration is likely to
prove costly piece of diversion to Uncle
Sam. To pay the organized force of return
ing Californians for protecting the property
of the Transit Company, Mr.. Fabens, the
commercial agent, borrowed money. under
the direction of Mr.. Borland, of the citizens
of San Juan, giving drafts therefor on the
government at Washington. Some OF these
drafts have been presented and protested for
non-acceptance. So there are now three sets
of claims against the government the
American, the English, amounting to 81
000,000 and the French, six hundred thou
sand. The next Congress will of course be
called upon to legislate upon these claims.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

The Nebraska orators in Indiana have "a
hard road to travel" The Lafayette Jour
nal says, Holman, the Democratic candidate
for Congress, in the fourth district, recently
made speech at Milan, Ripley county, to
three or four hundred people. After he had
finished, vote was taken on the Nebraska
bill, and only one solitary indiuiduaI voted IN
its taOor. Poor Holman, we imagine, must
have felt distressingly lonesome in that
crowd Gin. Gazette.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

The recruiting service, we learn from the
officers in command of this division Of the
service, is receiving new life since the in
crease of the monthly pay authorized by
Congress for the rank and file of the army.-
The old and new pay rates thus;
Old pay per month. Present pay.
Dragons IS 9l2
Infantry Z IL
Nothing is given in the way of bounty,
hut those bringing in recruits are allowed ~
for each man enlisted. There is hope that
III, increased monthly pay will add some
thing to the number of Americans in the
government servlccS
Not one-fourth Of the present rank and
file Of the L. S. army are Americans, while
about three fourths Of those in the service,
are Germans aud Irish. Among the recent
cnlistments in this city, are two soldiers who
served for seven years in the French army at
Rome, IN the Russian army, and in various
u( the governments of Europe. The Amer
ican service is generally preferred to any
other BY those who have carried muskets
both in Europe and here. 1t is among the
anomalies Of races and governments, that
two-thirds OF those born and bred abroad,
should be employed 20 do the fighting of the
United States. 1t is fact not very credita-
bic 10 either party, and yet one by no means
peculiar TO this government. The "Swiss
Corps" are regularly hired out to do the
fighting of foreign governments, and so are
some Of the Germans who are sent abroad
as If the minds and souls of men were com
pletely subordinate to the love of money
glory and fighting n. Y. Exp.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

ALL HAIL, IowA.-It is conceded that
the Anti-Nebraska men have carried almost
everything in Iowa. When men act as
they think, there qUill be q North. Iowa
sets noble example to her sister States of
the northwest. 1t took her long time to
get aroused, but she is now redeemed. Three
cheers for Iowa and union, concert, and a
similar victory in all the northwest!
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

The Dayton Gazette gives an account of
German woman living in that county, who
has had six children at one birth. The
children are now six months old, all alive,
and were in Dayton with their mother on
Tuesday last. They were in wagon with
her, snuggly propped up in wine basket.
They are all boys, and small of their age.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

Judge Philemon Bliss, of Elyria, has re-
ceived the nomination, for Congress, in the
Fourteenth district, comprising the counties
of Lorain, Medina, Wayne and Ashland
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

EGGING MAN IN A MISTAKE. Some
time since an itinerant lecturer, who gave
his name as Graham, passed through the in
terror of Kentucky, and was suspected of
having seduced number OF slaves to leave
their masters and run for Canada. The
masters, if they had caught him, would have
inflicted summary punishment, but he man
aged to escape, and has not since been heard
from. A few days since, however, a very
honest and worthy gentleman who resides
m Preble county, Ohio, and who also glories
in the name of Graham, hearing that court
was about being held at Cynthiana, Ky,
concluded to visit that place, to introduce
among the farmers who would probably be
present, new and valuable plow which he
had invented. In pursuance of this resolu-
ton, he went to Cynthiana last week and
Iexhlbited his plow, which was generally
commended, but some suspicious fellow hav-
ing discovered that the strangers name was
Graham, at once concluded he was the
abolition lecturer, and denounced him. A
crowd soon collected, and some one asserted
that the stranger had been seen conversing
with negroes, and this settled the case
against him. All his protestations and re-
monStrances were disregarded. His demands
for time to produce witnesses as to his char
acter and business were set down as attempts
at evasion, and his demands for jury trial
as subterfuges to escape. and despite his re-
sistance he was seized by the mob, and more
than a bushel of all sorts of eggs were
thrown upon him. His face, except large
circle around each eye, was then blacket
with indelible ink, and he was then advised
to leave the State of Kentucky as quickly a:
possible. He took the hint, and came in by
the Covington and Lexington railroad yes
terday, but his garments were in a very
questionable condition, and the darkness o
his countenance was not to be dispelled BY
soap and water.-LC Gin. Columbian.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

1t took $4,000 pounds of gold TO pay the
check of $7,000,000 given to the Mexican
Minister, in accordance with the late treaty.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION IN Missouri
The election returns received yesterday, leave
no doubt of the success of six whig candi-
dates for Congress, viz;
lst. Dstrict-Luther M. Kennel.
I'd. District--Gilcrist Porter.
Sd. District-James J. Indy.
4th. District-M. Oliver.
5th. District--John G. Miller.
7th. District-Samuel Caruthers.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

Quite an interesting scene occurred at the
dock Of the Michigan Southern Railroad, on
Wednesday evening. A gentleman who had
paid his fare for Toledo on board the steamer
Northern Indiana, was leaving the boat for
the shore, with his port monnae in his hand.
While on the plank, by some means, he
dropped it into the Lake. Thinking, no
doubt, he should not see it again. he offered
to any one who would recover it half its
contents. On hearing this, four persons be-
longing to the boat attempted its recovery
After diving four or five times three of them
gave it up as bad job; but the fourth
the barber-not willing to give it up so,
dove seven times without success. Thinking
there was no luck in odd numbers, and anx-
ious for the prize, he determined to try once
more. made the eighth dive, and after re-
naming under so long that the bystanders
feared he had lost himself, his hand appeared
above water with the prize, which was
hailed with loud and long cheers from the
crowd. The gentleman, true to his word,
counted out to the lucky barbar one-half the
money, which amounted to between four and
five hundred dollars.--[ Buff. Com. Adv
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-19

The recent election in Iowa has resulted
in the triumph of the whig anti-Nebraska
ticket. In Missouri, Benton was defeated
by the union of the pro-slavery men of all
parties. The elections created great deal
of excitement in st. Louis. There was a
terrible riot between the Irish Catholics and
the Know-Nothings. Six of the rioters are
reported killed, and eight more wounded.-
The city for time was under the control of
the mob Late in the evening the military
companies were called out, number of ar
rests were made, and by midnight order and
quiet were restored.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

@ COTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
y Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) a combination OF
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features will be new and brilliant series of org
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of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for ifty-sx consecutive weeks
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brancy of his previous produc-
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commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
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cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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Viola, ETC., ETC., is also engaged to furnish bril-
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tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-.a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
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year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club, $40 /;
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OF the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
IlHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

EVNHE MOST COMFL II ASSOn MEN
I Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis d Co.'S
superior Eoan Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's word-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one OF L. Gilberts bca Iitul
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
men of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano if desired
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand
HILBUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
IAN 22--tf (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03

TT E.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
i inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared 10 deliver the same punctualy in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees to supply Gus
toners with any quantity required acnhoMt change
ofprice during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
z. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and Th streets.
" Harbaugh, nth and G streets.
Kidwell & Lawrence Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street.
T. c. McIntire, nh and streets.
w. III. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and AZ
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets.
]. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 20tk streets.
DR.. J. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
T. NJ. P. King, and 18th streets.
F.S. Walsh. Navy Yard.
C. P. Wannal New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. W. birtn, 81 sreet, next 10 lrlnty Church.
J. w. Sothoron & Co., Georgetown
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and a JuAsnp-
PLY guaranteed
Notice Of ehange Of residence, if given at the
Office instead of the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended to.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliot's drug store
corner F and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. L.. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner Of and 18th
Streets and Easby's wharf.
IL Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. to the Office any of the places above named
March ID
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
ZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers hayin;

ZINC PAIN1S.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale OF their superior Paints, are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the coinpanys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure and is un,
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection 10 iron or other metallic surfaces. 1t is
q cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depols, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
menis having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN Il SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
HIsToHY x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

YNHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lsh in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part ofthe Union
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according to his views OF completeness; ;
that the publishers may be enabled to issue the
numbers with promptness and al stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il will prove acceptable to all viz;
TO stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bsfore any
mare are pablished. 6 l.yi M
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are ncessant. will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON'& WENTWORTH, Ell t
Publishers, sc Washington st., Boston.
tfk Y 4ss n
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
Publishers, S6 washington 81, Boston.
Mar i5-tM f
n WI. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Ial0r,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
: Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit OF othes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mado Clothing.
have on hand q superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various STYLES, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or. the District.
Oct 15-6In. fn)
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03

DURE SIENNA FIGS.-A very pleasant,
IL safe, and effectual remedy for constipation OF
the bowels particularly recommended 10 persons
leading sedentary life, as pleasant, but sure
aperient.
These figs are prepared with great care from
selected materials, and are SO pleasant that no
child will object TO them. Prepared solely by
w. III. GILMAN,
Cor. Penn. av. and AZ ST.
And sold by druggists generally.
Apr 23-6t
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

7M street, between Louisiana drenue and d street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
of China, Glass, and Earthcnware; also magnif.
cent Girapdoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed OIL putty, win.
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, dEc, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale. e
C.S WHITTLESEY, nh street
Nov 20-Iy (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
MisfelIauRnns.
WT CHEs!wATCHEss-J.Y Y. Savage.

wv No. 90 Fulton street. New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting of
T. f. Cooper's Duplex, M. J. Tobias & Co.'S, r,
& G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street
Liverpool, Gr. &c, varying in price from 80 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25 !;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50 superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50to 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, ! can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted to retain their points, for w,
So and A. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 90,
SO ana 49, Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for SO cents Dec 17-1v