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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
SPEECH OF THE HON. MIR. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.

We publish to-day the clear, powerful, and
elaborate speech of Mr. Stephens, of Georgia,
on the Nebraska bill. He brushes away the
difficulties connected with the subject of the
Missouri compromise as if they we're mere cob
webs. He exposes the fallacies and sophistries
of those who adhere to the restrictive clause Of
it as compact. He gives brief but lucid
and complete history Of it from its inception to
its completion. He places Mr.. Clay's agency
in the matter, which has been much misappre-
hended by some and misrepresented by others,
in the true light, and completely vindicates the
truth Of history in regard to the whole subject.
He undertakes, and most successfully, first, to
prove that the Missouri restriction was no COM
pact or contract; and, secondly, that, if it was,
it was violated by that section which forced it
on the south, in several aggravated instances.
1t is needless for us to undertake to state his
points, positions, and arguments inasmuch as
the speech is published in full in our columns.
Mr.. Stephens deserves the thanks of the Con-
stitution-loving men of all sections for his able
and patriotic speech. When wings come so
gallantly to our aid, who shall say that virtue
and fervid patriotism are confined to any one
party
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
FOR BANK OFFICERS, BANK DIREC-
TORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC.
TIME RANkER'S MAGAZINE AND

Statistical Register contains: ]. Revenue,
Expenditures and Debts in detail Of the several
States. III. Debts of Cities Ill. Late and I'm
portant Decisions upon Banks, Banking. Bills OF
Exchange, Promissory Notes, Usury. w Dccis-
ions (Synopses) of the Supreme Court and Court
Of Errors of New York, upon Banks, Banking
Bills, Notes. &c. v. Statistical Returns of Colo,
Silver, Coins, Coinage, Bullion, &c. VI Fluctu-
tuaiions in Railroad, City, State, and County
Bonds for each month. VII Progress Of Banking
in the several States. VIII. Banking Statistics Of
every State in the Union. TX. Finances Of Euro
pean States.
THE BANKERS MAGAZINE for 1902 3,
contains entire: l. Gibarts Treatise on Bank
ing. III. Lawsons History of Banking. Ill. Man
ual of Gold and Silver Coins, by Eckfeldt and Du
Bois, of United States Mint. w. McCuIloch's
Essays on Money, Coins, Exchange. V. A Man
ual for the use of Notaries Public and Bank Off
GERS, comprising: L. Origin and Functions OF Mo-
taries Public 2. Foreign Law. g. American
Law of Bills and Notes. A. Sight Bills s.. Prac-
iical Forms. This last Work pNbiished separately,
81, mailed to orGer.) 4alr
The March number will contain: 1. Charter
and Bylaws of the Sixpenny Savings Bank. q
Financial and Commercial Retrospect of Europe,
for 1853; with copious Financial, Stock, and other
Tables OF Europe. Monthly, Fire Dollars per an
num- All subscriptions and orders TO be sent
per mail, 10 J. SMITH HOMANS
Feb 2l--eodlw 10 Wall street, New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

with the antecedent legislation, with which he
had nothing to do, as we have already shown
to every candid and unbiased mind.
But we have already proved by citations from
the record that Mr.. Clay had nothing to do
with the Missouri restriction of 1920, which he
is so often represented to have been the father
Of; and we think we have also proved that the
act of 1920 and the act of 1921 are entirely
separate and distinct things, even to our friends
of the National IateUigencer, who have very
wisely narrowed down their controversy Ia
friendly one, we are sure) to very unimpor.
tant if not imperceptible point - one SO small
that our dull vision can scarcely perceive it, af
ter contemplating the broad basis which that
journal first assumed.
But, in passing, we beg to submit in the form
Of questions views which were submitted in the
House of Representatives few days ago by a
distinguished whig from Georgia. We cannot
quote his words but we remember the substance
of them that is all the same to him, to US,
and to the public. If the Sth section Of the
Missouri act ofl82O was compact, who were
the parties to it? 1t takes two to make a bar
gain; there were no two parties here. But
supposing there were two parties capable of
contracting did not the north, which forced the
compact on Missouri, repudiate it? Yes; by
refusing Missouri admittance into the Union
under it.
But how could Missouri enter into compact
having relation to territory beyond her borders?
How could she consent in 1920 or 1921 to re-
strictions on the territory not included within
her borders? How could Missouri become a
party to the line of 36o 30<2 These questions
we cannot answer, and we do not believe that
any man can. We might pursue, this theme
much further, for the manifold folies which
have been committed, and the multifarious mis-
statements which have been made, would ena-
BILE us to outspeak the forty days and forty
nights of the food. But there is an Arabian
adage which says that speech is of silver, but
silence is of gold; so that we will be silent for
this one day at least.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, two private bills
were passed. The Committee on Indian AT.
fairs made a report, exonerating from all i'm
propriety of conduct the Hon. Alexander Ram
sey, late superintendent of Indian affairs for
Oregon, against whom certain charges had
been preferred.
The Nebraska bill was taken up. Mr. Hun
ter addressed the Senate in its support, and
was followed by Mr.. Butler, who had not con-
cluded when the Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Stan
ton, of Kentucky, made unanimous report
from the Committee of Elections, in favor of
Don Jose Manuel Gallegos as the delegate
from New Mexico the right of his seat having
been contested by Mr.. William Carr Lane. A
resolution to this effect was adopted.
A debate took place on bill reported from
the Committee on Public Lands, con6rmatory
of certain school selections. The Committee
on Public Lands proposed to put it on its pas
sage. This was resisted, and finally, it was re-
ferred to the Committee Of the Whole on the
State of the Union.
Fourteen private bills were passed.
Mr.. Churchwell announced the death Of Gen
eral Robert Armstrong, an officer Of the House
BE was followed by Messrs. Ewing and McMul-
len, in brief eulogies on the character of the
deceased and, in orderto afford an opportunity
to attend his funeral, the House adjourned till
Monday.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

was a bosom friend oi that great patriot who
sleeps in his, mr. CHURcHwELL'sl own native
State, Tennessee OF Irish descent he had all
those noble qualities which adorn the Irish heart
He was true man, in every sense Of the word !;
and if he had the privilege and honor of writing
his epiaph, he would place on his tomb the words:
. Here lies true man." He was emphaticay
the body-guard of Andrew Jackson. In the dis
tribution of the trophies of honors, and Of fame,
which gallant and grateful people rendered to
General Jackson for his noble and gallant deeds,
he reserved the pistols, and sword, with which
he defended his own country, TO bequeath them
to the hands of Robert Armstrong. In the will,
which is recorded in the State Of Tennessee Gen
eral Jackson said: g For meritorous conduct, and
gallant service, he bequeathed the sword 10 Gen
eral Robert Armstrong, feeling confident it would
always be drawn and never sheaihed in defence
OF his couniry.n
distinguished individual. He is gone, and history
will record his fame. He had felt constrained TO
offer this humble tribute 10 his memory, having
been hls bosom friend, and known him long and
well. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia, and
emigrated 10 his Mr.. CHURcHwELL'sl native
county, Knox, in Tennessee, where he resided
many years, and drew around him many friends
He then went 10 Little Tennessee, near the Her
mitage. Whenever called on 10 defend his conn-
try, he was always ready. He moved that when
the House adjourn il adjourn until Monday. in or
der that members Of the House may attend his
funeral.
Mr.. EWING seconded the motion, and passed
glowing eulogy on the character ofthe deceased,
with whom he was on terms of close friendship
and confidence. Whether the House should ad-
journ not, he should ieel il his duty 10 fol-
low in the funeral train of those who mourn the
death fthis honest patriot and man.
Mr.. McMULLEN said the history of Robert
Armstrong is written in the history of this coun
try. Deplored as his death will be in Tennessee,
his death will be deplored and mourned as deeply
as the country Of his native State as in any other
portion of this great country. This county he
(Mr. McM) had the honor 10 represent on this
floor. Il might well be said Of him, he was man
Of honesty and truth, patriot, hero, and
statesman. He has gone 10 '.that bourne whence
no traveller returns" leaving character as pure
and spotess as any man who has preceded him
in the awful solemnities Of DEATH
The motion agreed 10, and the House ad-
journed till Monday.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

nH-Mczzograph Likenesses.-This new art Of
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whehurst is
knowedged by all surpass anything yet offered TO the
public MS substitute for ivory miniatures 1t purely
American invention and should be patronized by all
patrons the fine While 1t possesses all the truth
uness of the dnguerreotype, the cearness Of the finest
steel engraving surpasses when coored the ivory
miniature in the imitation of nature and is quite dura
BILE, at much less expense
Mr.. Whehurst has some beautiful specimens on exhi
uncoored about the cost Of the finest daguerreotypes
Though the chief exceency of this art the acity with
which they can be multiplied many hundreds thou
sands be made from single sitting, with all the
rectness Of the original.
Dec 24-dtf (m) st
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
yARIETE-MIss DAvENPORT,s
HENEFIT.

Miss Davenport takes her benefit yto-night.
We have already expressed our opinion Of her
talents. She offers an unusually attractive bill,
in which the Best talent Of the company will
be put in requisition. Miss Davenport will ap-
pear in both tragedy and comedy. The
first, that favorite play Evadne;r the last that
capital comedy entitled Masks and Faces, or
Both Sides of the Curtain" She win no doubt
receive the compliment Of crowded house.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
DIED.,

On the 18th instant ANN CATHARINE, youngest child
Of w. and MARGRET Il. EcKLoPF, aged IS months and
16 days.
On the 22d Instant after long Illness Mr. FREDERICK
GOLDSBR0UGH, In the 50th year Of his age.
On Thursday evening the 23d instant at his residence
In this city, General ROBERT ARMSTRONG, proprietor
Of tho Washington Union, aged about GA years He died
Of congestion Of the an and had been confined at home
ten twelve davs He leaves large family of six
children and wide circle Of attached friends to
mourn his loss
At Georgetown on the 2lst inst- Mrs SARAH COOPER,
aged Is years.
In Colebrook New Hampshire, the 10th inst- Miss
MARY JANE ADAMS, Of this city, aged % years.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
GALE OF PATENT-RIGHTs FOR THE

-
- use of Seelys Patent Lime aud Cement
kin.-The practicablity and utility of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
facture OF the best and purest lime and cement,
having been fully demonstrated by the working
ofthe kiln, erected by the undersigned, upon his
patent, in the city Of Washington, he now offers
TO the public generally opportunity to purchase
the patent-rights for the several States Of the
Union. Rights for counties will be sold separate
y il desired. The kiln is capable of burning more
lime than any three kilns in the country combined.
The average product OF the one built in Washing.
ton is one hundred and ninety barrels of lime per
day, with consumption of only FIVE cords of wood
as fuel. Cement kiln. built upon thisprincpie,
will burn between two hundred and fifty and two
hundred and ninety barrels of cement per day.
For the manufacture Of lime il is capable Of cal
ching either Of the various kinds Of limestone or
oyster shells.
Persons desiring TO purchese rights may confer
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris, Washington, ID. c.,
or address him 10 box $50 of,he post Office in said
city, he being fully authorized. by me, TO act as my
agent in said matter. SAMUEL ]. SEELY.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February %, 1854.
Feb 22-lm WV
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
Miss webster ordered to leave Kentucky

Miss Webster, the young woman who was some
time since pardoned out OF the Kentucky peniten-
tiary, where she was confined on the charge OF alb
ducting slaves, has received notice from the cli-
zens OF TrimbIe county, Kentucky, that she must
leave that State Immediately This is in conse-
quence of the recent disappearance OF a number
Of slaves, and the arrest OF the Rev. Norris Day,
at Madison. Indiana, on the charge OF abdncting
slaves Day, it is alleged, is partner Of Miss
Webster in The business; and the two, q Is said,
resided ON Alarm whichthey hndpurcbasedin in Trim
Bile county. They have threatened 20 tear down
her house and forciby drive her from the State, If
she does not leave voluntarily.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
TIE QUINCEY'S LETTERS TO A
IL Young Man.--Letters to Young Man and
other Papers, by Thomas De Quincy, Author of
Confessions of an English Opum-Eaier. &c.
Just received at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb 25 Bookstore, near 9th street.
DoUNTY LAND, PENSION, EXTRA

ID Pay, and Real Estate Agency.-The under
signed having been for several years connected
with the Bounty Land and Extra Pay Depart
ments, would most respectfully inform you that
he has opened in this city an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before Congress and the
several departments; procures PENSIONS, BoUNTY
LAND, EXTRA AND ARREARAGEs OF Pay.
He will also attend TO the Collie ction of Debts,
Buying and Selling of Real Estate, Renting of
Houses, and any other business that may be en-
trusted TO him.
All communications addressed TO him at this
place will be promptly attended TO. Charges mo-
derate. GIDEON w. LARNER.
REFER TO Hon. John Bell United States Sena-
tor from Tennessee; Hon. John B. Thompson,
United States Senator from Kentucky; Richard
Wallach esq, late United States Marshal for the
District Of Columbia; Hon. William G. Dawson
United States Senator from Georgia; Hon. John
w. Maury, Mayor of Washington city, District of
Columbia; Jacob Gideon, esq, of Washington city,
District of Columbia.
Feb 25-3tSW&F
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
~ EORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
LARD1S HOTEL January 26 1S5l en-

route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
to the world, Washington, d. c., London and Par
is, in particular, the intended removal on be-
fore the LIST day Of May next, OF George p. Fox IL
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department The
business will be transferred from the northeast TO
the southwest corner of the same block of build
ngs viz: to the store 25 feet front l03 feet deep,
No. 32l Broadway, New York city next door TO
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs Seaman i Muir, and lately by Tiffany Il
Cutting dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Gilman,s Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much TO the qualification Of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMAN's
DYE.---Nortok Herald
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington City
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
sENAToR RRIGHT.

We are much grati6ed to be able to say that
Senator Bright, Of Indiana, who has been de-
tanned for some days from his seat in the Sem
ate by severe indisposition, is now rapidly i'm
proving and we indulge the hope that he will
be well enough to resume his labors in few
daya
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
Supreme Court of the United States,
FRIDAY, Februaru "a. 1884

B. G. Fair, esq, Of New York, was admitted
an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. 80. Jane M. Carroll, plaintiff in error,
VS.. Lessee of George w. Carroll ct al. The
argument OF this cause was continued by Mr..
Reverdy Johnson, for the dcfendent in error,
and concluded by Mr.. Alexander for the plain
tiff in error.
Adjourned until Monday, at IL o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
MIR, HUNTER, OF VIRGINIA,

twill be seen, from our report Of the proceed
ings in the Senate, yesterday, that Hon. r. NJ.
I. Hunter delivered powerful speech in favor
of the Nebraska bill. In few days we will
lay before our readers the speech itself, when
theywill be enabled to appreciate fully its en-
minent merits.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
PROFESSIONAL CARD.
: SNS-rfNu ulUTNTER will ba bnnn

~ his former patients, and others who desire
1,s profes, ional assistance in cases of oonsump-
lion, bronchitis, and asthma, on Monday and Tues
day next February &c and q, over Mrs. Voss's
Jewelry Store, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets His system of treating the above diseas-
es has been attended with the most beneficial re-
results as many can testify in This and other cities.
just published, "A Practical Treatise on the
Diseases of the Throat aud Lungs by Doctor
Robert Hunter, TO be had Of all booksellers
Feb 2l--d3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

or r Street Presbyterian Church.--Thc
twelfth anniversary Of the Youths Missionary Society Of
street Presbyterian Church will be celebrated in the
church tomorrow afternoon, ut SO o'clock Addresses
will be delivered by the Rev. DR. Gurley pastor elect Of
the church, the Rev. Byron Sunderland and the Hon. s.
g. Baxter
The public are invited to attend. Feb25
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
THE NATIONAL THEATRE.

Mr. Forrest, who has been performing for
'she last Two weeks with such brilliant success
At the National theatre, takes his benefit to-
hight The play is Brutus, or the fall Of Tar
duin."
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
RaiIrnad Acci,Ient

New YORK, Feb. 4.---An accident is reported to
have taken place the Hudson River railroad
to-day by which the fireman was killed. the en-
gineer very seriously injured, and several others
badly hurt
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

IUEDDING-CAKE BOXES, OF sE-
wv veraI styles, just received and for sale by
the dozen or hundred, at
w. C.. ZANTZINGERS
Siatoners Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
Feb 2l-3,if
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
MARRIED.

At Fairfield the evening Of the 9th instant by the
Rev. NJ d. HoGE D. NJ BERNARD Esq, of Petersburg, to
Miss ANN H. 0vERT0N, daughter Of WM G. OVERFLOW ESQ.,
Of Hanover county, Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

nH- Il is said that Miss Julia Dean has refused
the $4,000 engagement TO go TO California, but
will 60 unfettered with any engagement whatever.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
Ohio River.

WHEELING, Feb 2.--There are Is feet water in
the channel.
PiTTsBuRe, Feb 24-The river is rising with
10 feet water in the channel
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
j. p. DICKINSON,
TTOR N EY AT La w,

W WASItINUION, u. q.
Late EramiRer Of Claims iu the Pension Obfce,)
Will attend TO any business entrusted TO his care;
particularly TO Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land.
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. r. M. T. Hunter, U. s. Sem
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington;
Hon. Jas. T.. Heath, late Commissioner OF Pcn-
sions Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner OF Gen.
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rols Of the army from l7s0
TO 1910, the original OF which were burnt in lsl4
J. p. ID. ~
Dec 2l-6meod
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

AJ- Congregational Church ON 9Th ST.
The Duncanson the pastor of this church.
will preach usual tomorrow, at II o'clock and at
3lI o'clock, p m.
Ehu Buritt, the learned blacksmith, is expected to
speak at the above-named church att o'clock, p m.
Feb 25 .L --lt-
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

BY E. s. WRIGHT, Auct., Georgetown.
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR & MOLAssES
In at Auction.-On Wednesday next, The 22d
instant at IL o'clock, on F. G A. H. Dodgc's wharf
the cargo OF the barque Snsan, consisting Of
800 hhds. prime Sugar part clarified
2lO bbs. choice Molasscs.
EDW'D S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer,
Feb 1S--df Georgetown.
U-Owing to the inclemency ofthe weather
the above sale is postponed till Monday next. the
9th instant. Feb %
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Hy- A Sermon to Young Men Will be de-
vered in the First Presbyteran Church. street by the
pastor, tomorrow (Sabbath) evening at 7la o'clock.
Subject: The effect of imitation the formation of
charactern Feb 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
N,.r,h. xya.h,nr,on Cons.,r

Martha Washington Conspirators.--A re-
QUESTION was received from the governor OF Ar
kansas on the 23d. and kissane, Cummings, Cole,
and the Chapin's were Immediately arrested, IRON
ed and taken away ~
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

4T Meth odist Episcopal Church, South,
Eighth street, between 1.-The pastor Rev. James
A. Duncan will preach in this church tomorrow, Sab
bath) at IL o'clock A. NJ, and ~ o'clock, z. NJ.
Feb 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
DRawN NUMBERS OF THE sUs-

DRAWN NUMBERS OF THE SUS-
L quehanna Canal Lottery of Maryland, Class
l. drawn in Baltimore, Maryland, on Wednesday.
February %, 1851 g
Feb "a r. FRANCE & CO., Managers.
Ga Banks AND NEW CROP
- English Wanuis, and fresh supply Pecdn.
Nuts, FiIberts, Princes or Pspershell Bordeaux
aud Marseillcs Almonds. Just received by
SHEKELL az BAILEY, sT
No S, opposite Centre Market.
Feb 21--3uf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Ag- The Rev. Mr.. Crcamer, Presbyterian
City Missionary will preach in the hall of the Union En-
First ward tomorrow evening, at ~ o'clock
Feb 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

A1rBeneht and last appearance OF Miss
DAvENPoRT-Tonght Miss Davenport will appear in
cdy and tragedy the yaietc and has selected Evad
ne, the Statue" and the new play Of MASKS and
Faces" She will be ably supported by Mr. Goodal and
the entire excellent company Of the yarete Feb. 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Large Fire.-CIScINNAT1, Feb. 23.-Keyser's
extensive furniture warehouse and number Of
other stores contiguous, were destroyed by fire
last night. The loss is estimated at $4,000
partly insured,
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Election In Maine.--PoRTLANp, Me-, Feb o.
An election took place to-day to fill the vacancy
in the House Of Representatives caused by the
election Of Mr.. Fessenden as U. S. Senator. G..
G. Carne, whig, was chosen, he having about so
plurality.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

RJ- Funeral OF General Armstrong.-The
soldiers the Of 1872 in this city whether resi-
dents visitors, requested to assemble at the City
Hail. on Saturday evening, February 25th, at o'clock
M make suitable arrangements for paying respect to
the remains Of General ReBERT ARMSTRONG; whose funeral
will take place Sunday, 26th inst ut o'clock, p M
Feb Is
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Shipping Intelligence.-Arrived at San Fran.
cisco, January &c. ship Rovers Bride, Phillips,
from Baltimore; Goth, ship Thomas Watson, Phil
adelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Ip-For particulars see bills Of the day. Doors
open at 81 o'clock, performance commences al "a
o'clock. Admiltance 25 cents. Feb "a