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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-26

ton is to be thrown as an apple OF discord IN
to popular elections, the next Congress will
assemble here with far less ability than we
have to make Just and honorable settle
Of this controversy? Who does not know that
the fires recently smothered, if again famed
into flame, will burst forth with redoubled fury;
and who can confidently say that the power
will then exist to allay the elemental strife? Is
this Missouri compromise OF so great conse-
quence to the north, that they are willing to
ruu the hazard of sectional war? Is the Con-
stitution in their eye worth so little, that, to
gain a political advantage or mere triumph
on this question, they are willing to obstruct
those rights of property and those political
privileges which the compromise OF our Union
was ordained to secure and perpetuate? No;
these are questions which are answered when
they are asked, and they are put only as an
other form of attracting attention to what be-
lieve the proposition to be on which we are
now called to decide.
If am correct-and who here will gainsay
it 2 that we cannot postpone this subject with
any hope of better adjustment, then have not
right to claim of every one, who loves his
country and its institutions too well to imperil
either for personal or sectional advantage, to
bring his offering of prejudice or affection to
ING aitar OI the common goou, anu lhere iay ~
a sacrifice to the divinity of patriotism In
this spirit there can be but little difficulty in
arranging all the questions which are before
US in the scale of justice and constitutional
equality, and thus presenting to the country
evidence of our purity, of our worthiness to ad.
minister an inheritance won by SO many sacri-
fees Of patriotism and valor, and transmitting
to those who come after us a rule of conduct
which, it may be hoped, reason will approve
and experience confirm.
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the passage OF
two bills ofno public importance, thedoors were
closed for executive business, and remained
closed till o'clock, when the Senate adjourned
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Ewing
introduced a resolution calling upon the Pres-
dent of the United States to inform the House
what steps, if any, have been taken by this
government to secure the permanent acknow-
ledgment by treaty of the rights of neutrals
by the governments of Great Britain and
France, and what degree of success has attended
such efforts, if any have been made; and also
to inform the House whether, in any particu-
lar, the government of Great Britain has as
sumed to act for Spain in the negotiation con-
sequent upon the seizure of the Black Warrior !;
what degree of responsibility that government
has assumed in the matter; and, if so assuming
to act for Spain, upon what pretext, if any is
alleged. The resolution was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The House went into Committee on the de-
fciency bill, when Mr.. Benton made speech
against the bill establishing territorial govern
ments for Nebraska and Kansas.
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which the Constitution affords to the slave
holder in Territories where there is no law re-
lating to slavery. The southern people have
only to dread hostile and unconstitutional le-
gislation.
1t is urged, however, that the naked original
bill repeating the restrictive clause of the Mis-
souri, act would revive positive laws which
established and protected slavery in the Lou
isiana Territory, and that the Badger amend
ment, inasmuch as it prevents and forbids that
revival, is in derogation of the constitutional
principle Of non-interyenton.
Now we hold that there are no laws favora-
BILE to the STAKEHOLDER which could be revived
by the naked repeal of the Missouri restriction,
and that Mr.. Badgers amendment does no more
than declare what was set forth in the original
bill. Viewing it in this light, we expressed
our regrets that it was introduced, because we
feared it would perplex the minds of some
whose impulses are patriotic and whose princi-
piles are sound. We hold that there are no laws
favorable to the stakeholder which could be
revived by the original bill, for the original bill
bears upon its face clear and cogent evidence
that it did not contemplate the resuscitation of
any law which was rendered null and of no
effect by the Missouri restriction. 1t expressly
declares purpose to give full scope to new
principle recognised in 1850; and then it makes
an emphatic declaration, which precludes all
idea Of an intention to revive laws anterior
to 1920. 1t should be remembered, that the COM
mon law rule that a revivalis effected by annull.
ing repeating act is based upon nothing but
presumed intention to revive previous law by
the act of repeal Does the original bill leave
any grounds for such presumption? Most GER
tainly not 1t does not leave room for the slight
estbelief that it proposes to repeal the eighthsec-
ton Of the Missouri act, because it was nconsist-
ent with anterior laacs. On the contrary, the bill
expressly declares that the Missouri act ought
to be repealed, because it is in derogation of
principles subsequently recognised By Congress.
1t then goes on to state its true intent and
meaning to be "not TO legislate slace,y into
any Territory or to exclude il therefiom, 6at to
leaue the people thereof perfectly free to form
and regulate their domestic Institutions IN their
orn acay, subject only to the Constitution Of
the United States" The amendment of Mr.,
Badger follows Immediately after the words we
have quoted; and we are unable to perceive
that it adds anything to their force or effect, or
in any manner qualities their import.
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Supreme Court of the United States,
Tuesday, april 25, 1854.

Sylvester L. III. Ward and Lucius E. Bulke-
ley, esqs., of New York, were admitted attor.
neys and counsellors of this court.
No. 50. William A. Smith ct al. Us. Leroy
Swormstedt ct al. Appeal from the circuit
court Of the United States for Ohio. Mr.. JUS
tice Nelson delivered the opinion of the court,
reversing the decree of said circuit court, and
remanding the cause for further proceedings in
conformity. to the opinion of this court.
No. l26. John G. Deshler, plaintiff in error,
cs George c. Dodge. This cause was argued
by Mr.. Stanbery, for the plaintiff in error, and
by Messrs. Pugh and Spalding, for the defend.
ant in error
No. SO. Louis d. ..Gamache ct al. plaintiffs in
error, Us. Francois x. Piquignot ct al. The
argument of this cause was commenced by Mr..
Holmes, for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at IL o'clock, a. IN,
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DG5- We have received, through Messrs.
Taylor and Maury The Nero York Quarterly,
containing among its articles "Our National
Post Office" "The Politics Of Russia" Popu-
lar Amusements," and the contemporary htera-
ture of the last three months. We shall here
after take occasion to speak more fully upon
this work.
We also acknowledge the receipt of Hunts
Merchants Magazine. This work will in June
have completed its oath semi-annual volume !;
containing each nearly 800 pages. tits work of
great utility and interest; being record of all
great events and changes in trade, commerce,
and navigation, as well as current history
of finance, agriculture, mining, and manufac-
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Under our telegraphic head will be found an
abstract of interesting foreign news by the
Arabia. She arrived at Halifax yesterday.
Affairs in the east are generally unchanged.
But two engagements have taken place, and
these of no great importance-an attack upon
Kalafat, in which the Russians were repulsed
and pursued another on the right bank Of the
Danube, where, also, a detachment of Russians
were nearly annihilated.
Nothing of Importance has taken place with
the fleets of the Baltic and Black seas. The
Greek insurection is declining.
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toRIGINAL.l
Childhood,s Memories.

Mother, love The pretty flowers,
They look so fresh and bright,
Smiling in the sunshine
From morning until night
/ never know which one 10 choose
Amongst the lovely things,
For every new one that see
Some pleasant fancy brings.
All. we'll do remember
The vioets wild and blue,
Which grew about our little home,
The first we ever knew.
Our sister, dear, was with us there,
In all our pleasant plays
And happy children were we all,
In those bright summer days.
But then there came dreary time,
When leaves and flowers did fall
Our dear one faded too with them,
The fairest of them ALL
Then we were forced TO play alone,
Beneath the autumn shade;
But all our happiness was gone,
The happiness she made.
Sometimes we would on tptoe steal,
Her favorite flower 10 bring;
Too happy when a languid smile,
Received our offering
'Twould break my heart TO dwell upon
Those days fpain and woe;
AT last the parting came, and we
Were forced to let her go.
They laid her in quiet place,
Beneath greenwood tree,
Where we had oft in summer time,
All played so merrily.
Our moss-thalched dairy there we built,
Our little feasts we made
All! little did we think how sad,
Could be that forest-shade.
But still we loved 10 linger there,
Though we could see her not
And bring the flowers which she had loved,
To grace our favorite spot
Now, years have passed, our "little home"
1t shall be ours no more;
Even she another rest hath found,
Far from the household door.
The greenwood tree was taken, too,
Nor were the flowers forgot;
But soon they wthered dropped, and died
in that strange church-yard spot
And sad and lonely seemed it then
That she should there be laid;
But soon another little grave
Close by her side was made.
A baby brother, beautiful,
Came after she was gone;
And happy were the few bright days
Ofthis sweet little one.
But God, in mercy, took him. too,
From sorrow, sin, and care;
And now, close side by side, they rest
In heaven their spirits are.
And oft, in quiet evening time,
Around our mothers knee.
We come TO talk of those sweet ones,
So dear TO memory.
Oh may we, like that sister good,
Grow in all purity;
In love- and peace, and faithfulness,
And sweet humility.
And, like the baby brother, dear,
Be Joined to her above;
when we have done our work on earth)
Through our good Fathers love.
PHILApELpHIA, March 90, 1852
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lures. In all its departments it is comprehen-
sive and instructive. The first article In the
number before us is !" The commerce OF the
Ottoman empire," by J. P. Brown, consul at
Constantinople.
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D6r We have received from friend several
beautifulpoetic gems, to which we proposetogive
place in our columns. They are the produc-
tons Of a lovely woman, who has been taken
from the guardianship Of her little children,
and for whom and her husband they were alone
designed.
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

SUIcIDE.-The Richmond Examiner reports
the suicide of man at Taylorsville, on the
Fredericksburg and Richmond railroad. He
left the cars at that place, and was afterwards
found near the railroad, suspended in tree by
his cravat. From papers on his person, his
name is supposed to be s. A. Ruger. In his
pocket we're found gold watch, $500 in money,
and a receipt passage on the Hermann, which
sailed on Saturday last for Bremen.
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Ii
left the cars at that place, and was afterwards
found near the railroad, suspended in tree by
| his cravat From papers on his person, his
name is supposed to be S. A. Ruger. In his
pocket were found gold watch, $500 in money,
and receipt passage on the Hermann, which
sailed on Saturday last for Bremen.
COUNTERFEIT OR DECEPTIVE NoTEs.-We
see that notes have been put in circulation at
Green Bay, Wisconsin, purporting to be upon
the Metropolitan Bank of Washington, to the
amount Of ten or fifteen thousand dollars
There is no such bank in this city, and never
has been one of that name. The "Bank of the
Metropolis" is most like it, and the utterers of
these notes no doubt intended they should be
mistaken for the notes Of this genuine bank.
PAPER MADE FROM BARK.-At late sitting
Of the Societe d Encouragement pour rHndus-
trtc Nationalc of Paris, report was made of
plan for making paper of wood. All kinds
of white wood, such as poplar, bass, willow,
and lime, are said to be suitable for the pur-
pose. Specimens of the paper thus manufac.
tured were laid before the society.
New EBONY LINE.--A new enterprise is on
foot in New York. 1t is that of establishing
line of steamers to Liberia. The capital is to
be one hundred thousand dollars, and it is said
that one-half of that sum has been already sub.
scribed. Mr. Anson G. Phelps is the president
Of the company. They intend to apply for the
contract for carrying the mails to Africa.
A You've RoGUE-One of Mr.. Pease's pu-
pills was lately arrested in Boston for having
stolen gold watch at the Worcester depot.
He is but fifteen years old, and small in stature
BY his affected artlessness he almost deceived
the police.
THE Hon. HuMpHREY MARSHALL, late United
States Commissioner to China, and his family,
arrived in this city day before yesterday, and
have taken rooms at the National Hotel
Burrows LIDRARY.-The private library of
w. E. Burton, of New York, contains upwards
of l. 900 volumes in all departments of litera-
ture. q large portion of which are rare and
choice editions and works.
New DoDGE.-A Baltimore lottery dealer
has been addressing his schemes to the boxes
of the New York post Office. Among the re.
cpients of these schemes was a reverend gen.
tleman, who informed the Journal Of Com
merce of the fact.
Deplorable.--Hon.L Luther Severance, of Maine,
late United States commissioners at the Sandwich
Islands, has returned to his home in Augusta. We
regret to lsarn from the Banner that Mr.. s. is af-
licted with an incurable cancer, which has already
eaten away his lower lip and chin, and is extend
ing among the glands Of the throat where the
flesh is dccayed, and requires constant dressing
Mr.. S. is fully aware of his situation and of his ap-
preaching fate but is thankful that Providence
has permitted him TO return home 10 die in the bo.
som Of his family and TO have his body buried
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Files My dear fellow" said Beau H
to waiter in hotel, " have respect for flies I;
indeed, may say am fond OF flies, but like TO
have them and my milk in separate glasses; they
mix SO much better, when you have control Of both
ingredients
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A New DoDeE.--A Baltimore lottery dealer
has been addressing his schemes to the boxes
of the New York post Office. Among the re.
cipients of these schemes was reverend gen.
tleman, who informed the Journal Of Com
nerce of the fact
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-26

A You've RoGUE.-One of Mr.. Peases pu-
pills was lately arrested in Boston for having
stolen a gold watch at the Worcester depot.
He is but fifteen years old, and small in stature.
BY his affected artlessness he almost deceived
the police.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-26

Burrows L1pRARY.-The private library Of
w. E. Burton, of New York, contains upwards
of II 900 volumes in all departments of litera-
ture, large portion of which are rare and
choice editions and works
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-26

THE Hon. HUMPHREY MARSHALL, late United
States Commissioner to China, and his family,
arrived in this city day before yesterday, and
bnvo taken rooms at the National Hotel.
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tIlnrrir0.

On Thursday The ostli inst, At the resi-
dente nf VIM Pratt. Lsas lv Tie l.ev. J
WaopRtpuf. Mn. A. D. HFDENBERG
t" Ms. Pr sNCls ANN McCAUGilEY
Oh Of this city.
The above notice was in type before the
CONSERVATION devontedly 10 he wished
had actually taken plarp. Now, we have
abundant evidence of The fact. In the wine
and wedding eaise. 10 the couple then
and there united we wish all manner oI
hapriness--a lavish ptofuson Of all bless
it,gs bestowed at the hand Of fortune, and
an hundred anniversaries to recall the hour
Of happy nnion
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Latest European Intelligence
BY THE NIAG1RA.

We condpnse from telegrnphic new
brought over by tile Cuna,d steame
Niagara, Of The 2ist inst, the follow
ing interesting items.
The Niagara brings Liverpool dates
If the 7th inst, one week later thai
The Europa's hews. The Turkish
question grows more complicated, IN
volving the peace Of all Europe---s
general war IL considered inevitable
Baron Botlisco, the Rnssinn Minister
is reported dying. The Paris Moni
tear publishes circular III which 1t i
declared, that France, England Ats
tria and Prussia have suemn'y reeug
nizpd the territorial integrity IF t|'t
Ottoman Empire. The French govern
mun, IL dissatisfied with the eyaFivt
condurt ST Austria in reference to tbp
sinope affair.
The Emperor If Russia has given
orders that the Army hold itself III
tediness to cross the Danube.
A .tumnlt arose III Constantinorl,
when the action Of the Turkish Con
sui was known. The tIlainans, ms.
semlpd and declared that The sl,irii
Of the constitution had been violated.
Louis Napoleon gave q leeed, on
New Year's day. when be made a pa-
cilic address to the foreign amlassa
doris and expressing the hope that he
would be able To maintain friendly
relations with all their governments.
lie assured the Ottoman ambassador
ur lis good wishes. aud Of strong sym
phthy with the efforts Of the Turks
The correspondent Of the London
Times states that 10000 French
troops ARE now ready to march into
The Turkish camp whenever required
The War Department states the mum
Der of ,nen avilable for the field IN the
event Of a general war, tt be n quar-
ter Of million.
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Is II So "A member Of The pres
ent Legislature, noted FIR strength of
body, only ont equslled by strength
Of mind is said to havd rasorted to
the following means If collecting a
bad debt from an enemy which, aS
il il altogether nofel plan Of forcing
payment should be chrnnicled The
debtor was deserted in The distance
approaching tlie house Of The Hon.
-----, who casually remarked to d
neighbor, standing by him, There
comes -------, the greatest seotindrel IN
The INTERCHANGEABLE owes me
he owes every body" The debtor
approached, ever and anon. striking
down the lef. side Of his cheek. ms
though with the pain of tooth-acl,e.
SUI Ii was The fhrt. and as the Hon.
1855 said he had done The same
thing before, he preferred to pull it,
The pullicans were not very good.
and for sake Of making sure Of HE
tooth. the debtor consented to lay fiat
with his back to The fl,pr. The Hon
- got astride Of him, and after
wards succeeded in getting hold If the
fopth. which ever and anon he would
wrench, md then ask to how it felt.
In this manner he made The PROSTATE
man confess all his "denials.'' and
swear to pay. When the dental oper.
alton was performed, and the mnn
went his wayne took bis misery with
him. for the Hon, ------, had purpose.
" pulled The wtong tooth.
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Wan ON Dpos.--A petition has
hoen presented in the Virginia Legs
'nre, asking the passage Of law an-
thatisine the county court TO limit the
number Of dogs to each houseleeper.
and togrohihit negroes whether bond Of
free. rom keeping dogs, aud also to
levy a lax u, dog, The proceeds TO be
applied I tbs u.e Of the poor Of sa'd
eonnty. with such provisions as may be
deemed most allnct,lal
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Tlirn.

On Wednesday the 9th inst, RoBERr
son Of Judge McWhorter.
On the 25th inst. Mrs. TLtzA lLEsH.
VAN wife OF Mr. Charles Guediy.
On Thutslay, the 10th inst. at the resi-
aenee of her lat er. Mrs. MARGARET
LOUISA, wife Of AbFntb MoNstr, and
only daughter OF II WIS and RHopA PYBuRs,
agrl about 20 years.
The deceased was an amiable and res
i'ecthd lady, beloved by all who knew her.
After q very brief illness. she has been cal
led away to another and bette existence
She leaves a mntler plintl q father on the
brisk Of the grave, a fond husband and in
leresting child, together with large circle
Of friends and relatives TO mourn their ire.
raratle loss.
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sucoessi n sale.

II, M matter Of M Snressiop n RtprcoA
Rpasnrans 5seeased rife # .laccB II q.
1881 Probate, Sixth ludicial District Court,
Patieh Of Fast Baton Rouge. Lo,iisiana.
DY VIRTUE Of a commission issued In
- the above succession aud 10 me dtec-
ted from The Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court, in ard for said parish of East Baton
Rouge and State aforesaid.
! will expose Of pnl liz sale al the Court
Holise door. of said Parish, in The city Of
Baton Rnnen
On Woniav Me 30M dny W turin.
next A. D. 1854 al l2 o'cl4ck NJ The
property herein set ipr h and described. be.
longing TO The succession Of Mrs. Reheees
Brsshear, wife Of Jacob Zug, late Of said
Parish deceased To wit.
Negro man, JIM or JAMES. aged as
years HHe
Terms Of sale. cafh IN delivering.
Arc 90 ftw " " HAHN sheriff
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LEGAL. ADVERTISEMENTS.

oFee Of hie Hatan Rouge ard Clinton |
PUNK t'aa Company,
DRnfOsAfs will he received al tho
] office d. the Bathn Htuet ard Clinton
Plank Poad Company. Until fat'trday The
2jth Febiusrv nhst l's54l for The build.
ing OF two Hriaees--nre aetots Cypttss
Eatnn, hnH ere aetbss Wits Hay ri
The bridges to be constituted acrer4tips
tn The plan and specialization r. be- seen al
this office BY order ri 'he Beard
Jan. 20 A SHOPPERS sEe'Y.
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Notice Contractors.

UVte VI Me Boton Rtagc. and Clinton
Faek Rdad fmpany
Barns RoraE Jan a2nI 1874.
PROPOSALS will he received al this
| Office until Saturday The 2jth day ~
February next, 1854 to Plank tan miles Of
the Baton Rouge anil Clinton Plank Road;
10 accordance with the specifications 10
be seen at this office BY orler NJ he beard
jan. %. ALFRED SHIPPERS.
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Fs-What's The matter with mails
In the Free State Of Livingston That
valuable ronatry exchange the "Piny
Wvotlsman" comes three at a time. and
three weeks behind. The Install pune
iuality vf mails from Livingston, sug.
vests the enquiry.
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NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.

UHVPVNAHS WIUL BE KW Ely
ed by The I,atoa Rouge. Crosse Thte and Ore.
lcrsas Plank Road Company, for the following
works.
Grading west NJ Lake Gncodfie to the Crosse rtte
from The Lake Id Films Trht, Of Isnd.
Films TO the Mississipti River
Falling the timber Oh the sides Of The road. fyor,
Crosse Tete 10 Lake ueendris
Plankinv eif1t miles or more
Securing DOWN the Plankine
THE proposals to be presented on or before the
9Th day Of February text Hst4J
Specifications FIR the said work to be seen NJ The
office Of the President u the Company, ~ i,ayos
Crosse Ttte, and Al the Office offs H. HARr. III ths
Town n BATON Rouge JAS. II. JOHNSTON,
inns limo. Secretary,
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Iry~Dr. John w. Ilarman has been
elected q. W. z. of the order If
the Sous Of temperance for the year
1854. and j. A. Smith Esqr, q w.
A. Edward Booth, q Scribe (Box B.
l73l New Orleans.