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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

FIGHT WITH INpIANs-We are favored with
intelligence from Corpus Christi to the 10th
instant from which we learn particulars Of a
fight that took place on the previous day be-
tween small detachment of United States
troops and body of Indians four times their
number.
Lieutenant Cosby, we learn, with ten men
and one sergeant, attacked forty Indians, VINO
had been committing depredations IN the
vicinity, and whom the troops were therefore
pursuing. The Indians turned on the troops
with great fierceness and fought hard, but four
of them were soon killed, five were wounded,
and the whole body shortly afterwards COM
pletely routed. The gallant little band suffer-
ed considerably. One, a brave fellow, Sergeant
Byrne, being killed, and Lieutenant Cosby him
SELF and several others, being wounded, be-
sides whom two others are missing. All the
plunder of the Indians, however, with all their
spare horses and equipments, and their bows
and arrows, were captured.
Lieutenant Cosby was brought into Corpus
Christi on the morning of the 10th instant, in
wagon. His recovery is confidently expected.
He was struck in the groin by one arrow, which
fortunately hit $40 gold piece which he had
in his pocket-book in pantaloon pocket When
he was brought in, the arrow head was found
doubled up in his pocket-book. The nature Of
his wounds is not explained, but they are said
not to be such as seriously to threaten his life.
TN o. Pic, 23d. a
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SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.

We publish in our paper of this morning the
speech delivered by Senator Douglas on the
night of the passage through the Senate of the
Nebraska Kansas bill The scenes and the
proceedings of that memorable night we're Of
the most interesting character, and we would
be glad to spread before our readers all the
debates and proceedings that took place. We
have not, however, the space to spare.
The death struggle of abolitionism was fear
ful to behold. It resisted to the last; and in
stead of falling as the good fall, with prayers
and blessings on its lips, its last moments were
spent in giving utterance to threats, curses,
reproaches, objurgations, and fearful predictions
It was or this occasion, when abolition SEN
ators were denouncing the Nebraska bill and
its friends, and threatening that its passage
through the Senate would be but the signal
for rekindling the unholy fires of agitation and
strife-when they were declaring that they
would take an appeal from Congress to the
people, and that sectional warfare would be
more fierce and unrelenting than it had ever
been--it was at that time and under those cir
cumstances that this speech of Senator Doug
las was delivered. It is full of eloquence and
full of patriotism. His denunciations Of the
bold bad men who stir up strife and commo-
ton, were full of bitter and singing invective.
His words fell upon them like live and glowing
Goals of fire.
The dreadful scenes since enacted in Boston,
the city from which one of those abolition
senators comes, impart almost prophetic pre-.
science to the language used by Judge Douglas.
This distinguished senator utterly demolishes
the argument of the senator from Boston that
the rejection of his amendment, making all the
offices in the Territories elective, was practi-
cal abandonment Of the principle Of selfgov-
ernment. he also completely exposes thehypoc-
risy of those enemies of the Nebraska bill, who
level all their thunders at the brave and true.
hearted northern men who support il, and yet
exempt from their censure the southern men
who advocate that measure. He shows plainly
that their object is to foster sectional feeling,
and to build up sectional organizations. The
Constitution is the rule and the guide, both of
the northern and the southern friends of that
measure. If those from one section are wrong
and blame-worthy, those from the other section
are alike wrong and blame.worthy. On the
other hand, if those from one section are right
and deserving of praise, those from the other
section are equally right and deserving Of
praise. They both have the same duties. They
both owe the same obligations to the same
Constitution.
We have not the space for any additional
remarks, but invite the attention of our readers
to the admirable speech of Senator Douglas.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

miration of the firm and resolute conduct Of
Marshal Freeman In the midst Of threaten
ing multitudes, he has performed his duty with
skill and ability-being prudent and at the
same time firm and resolute. His conduct
stands in marked contrast TO the Boston officer
whose timid and yascillatng conduct led to
the forcible rescue of fugitive from the very
court house of Boston.
We wish that we could, with clear con.
science, express the same commentator Of
the wisdom and promptness of the commissioner
as for that Of the United States marshal. But
we cannot do so, because we feel convinced
that the commissioner gave way to outside in
fuence in postponing his decision-a postpone
ment which gave rise to all the subsequent
disturbances. IF the negro had demanded
time and had given any assurance that he
could obtain evidence establishing his freedom,
then reasonable postponement might have
been reasonably granted.
But we have seen no accounts which repre-
sent that the negro made any such applica-
tion. Indeed, all accounts agree that the re-
sistance to the right Of the master and the de-
mand for delay came from the abolitionists; |;
and oil accounts agree as to the proof of owner
ship, and the fact that the slave was fugitive.
Under these circumstances, the commissioner
ought not to have hcstitated q moment. Be-
ing cognizant of the source Of obstruction, and
satisfied of the right of ownership, he should
have promptly directed that the slave be de-
livered up under the laws, without listenin s,to
the clamours of those who acted avowedly
with purpose to thwart, obstruct, and defeat
the execution of the law; and who would, as
he must have known, resort to reasonable
violence to overthrow the laws of the land.
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THE BOSTON RIOT.

We publish this morning the latest infor-
nation which has reached US, touching the in
famous riot which the Boston abolitionists have
raised against the fugitive slave law. This
disgraceful proceeding, which has already led
to the murder of an officer whilst he was
performing his duty, and because he ,oas per-
forming has duty, is a natural result of the in
Aammatory appeals which were made by aboli.
ton senator's just before the passage of the
Nebraska bill, and which were so powerfully
denounced by Judge Douglas in the speech we
publish this morning.
For many years the city of Boston has har-
bored the abolition sentiment, giving it meat
and drink. This is the third instance within
our own memory that the law has been resisted
by violence in the city of Boston. Yet we do
not feel disposed to hold the entire inhabitants
of that city responsible for the violent ard
mobocratic spirit which has been let loose
there. But at the same time, we cannot wholly
acouit any one of them who has not been &c.
tive in preventing the dissemination of prin,
ciples hostile to the peace of the country. We
know full we'll that many good men, absorbed
in their individual pursuits, do not give heed to
the movements of bad men; and we know, too,
that they fail in their duty to the public by
their supineness. Distant communities cannot,
however, distinguish individuals; and when q
city permits the voice Of faction and fanaticism
to go forth from its centre, that voice is re-
garded afar of as the voice Of the city, and
brings down odium upon all within it.
In this connection, we must express our ad
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

will now present statement of the vote of the
Virginia delegation.
That delegation consists of thirteen; all of
whom are democrats. They are as follows
Thomas Fl. Bayly, Thomas S. Bocock, John S.
Caskie, Henry A. Edmundson, CharlesJ. Faulk-
ner, William O. Goode, Zedekiah Kidwell, John
Letcher, Fayette McMullin, John S. Millson,
Paulus Powell, William Smith, John r. Snod-
grass.
OF the thirteen, one was absent and had
paired off, Colonel McMullin. One voted
against the bill, General Millson; and the
other eleven voted for it. Counting Colonel
McMullin, who was friend of the bill and
whose pairing off was equivalent to a vote, and
including the two Virginia senator's, there
would be, of the fifteen from the State Of Yir-
ginia, fourteen votes for the bill.
Few events of more Importance and more
interest than the Nebraska bill are recorded in
the annals of Congress. When the statesmen
who participated in the scenes attendant upon
that measure shall have passed away, and
when the memory Of them, now so fresh and
green, shall become dim and obscure, they will
be diligently referred to and studied by the
young statesmen who are destined to figure on
the stage Of public affairs. They will be sought
after as the debates Of the convention Of 'S7 are
sought for-as the debates of 1920, when the
Missouri compromise engaged the attention of
the country.
1t is well, too, for the generation coming on
and for those that shall succeed them, that these
debates, votes, and proceedings are SO full, SO
clear, so pointed, and so unmistakable in their
character.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

MAYORS SPROCLAMATlON--N heTeas
lyl by the act entitled San relating 10 dogs"
approved 21th July, 1929, and the act amending
the same approved 9th April, 1873, IT is provided
that whenever il shall be made TO appear 10 the
satisfaction OF the Mayor that any annual OF the
dog kind within this ci y shall be deemed and con-
sidered mad, it shall be the duty of the Mayor TO
issue his proclamation requiring that all ANIMALS
of the dog kind shall be kept confined for such
number ole days he shall deem expedent end
proper 10 state in such proclamation, not ex-
ceeding ninety days; and il shall be the duty OF
the city constables and lawful for any other person
to kill and bury all and every dog going at large
contrary 10 the said proclamation" &c.
Now, therefore, il having been made 70 appear
TO my satisfaction that there are ANIMALS OF the
dog kind mad within this city. do hereby give
notice TO all whom it may concern that " al ami
mails Of the dog kind in this city are required 10
be kept confined for and during the term OF sixty
DAYS from the date hereof; and the police officers
OF this Corporation are required 10 eniore the law
in respect 10 all such as may be found going at
large contrary to this proclamation.
Given under my hand al the Mayors Office, in
The civ of Washington, this Goth day Of May
1854. JOhN W. MAIN
Nav 22-eo3t&iaw5w Mayor.
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HS- Special NOtice.-HENRY'S ISVlGoRATlNG
ORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal Of physical prostraton genital
debility nervous affections &c &c fully described in
another column this paper to which the reader IL
ferred - per BOTTLE bottles for S5, six bottles for S.
sI6 per dozen. Observe the marks OF the genuine
Prepared only by s. L. COHEN, No Franklin Row,
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. III. GILMAN, Washington, ID. @.
CANBY HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents Cor Virginia
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

Gilman's Hair Dye has, made It's appearance
in our city, very much TO the qualification of our
Young beaux who wear red whiskefs or musta-
chos. Gentlemen are now seen gong into our
har-dressing saloons with hair, whskers, musta-
chos, 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 GILMANs
DYE.-NoyfoN Herald.
For sale by 2. ID. GILMAN, Chemist,
Ii !. rel, 80.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
n j. STEER, MERCHANT TABOR

Il is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMNER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention OF Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete. embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 2i-3tif
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MARRIED.,

On the 2sth instant, by the Rev. Mr.. IopGEs BENJA
MIN f. McCATHRAN to SARAH L. MITCIILL, all of
Washington, d. @.
AT LAUREL in Prince Georges county, Maryland, on
Thursday the 25th OF May at seven o'clock by the
Rev. EDWARD WAYLEN, DR.. THOMAS P EUBANK, of Essex
county Virginia, to Miss ANNIE NJ daughter Of THOMAS
j. TALBOT, esq.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

II PROFESSIONAL CARBIDE. Hunter,
I has the honor TO notify his patients and friends
that he will be in Washington for consultation in
Consumption, Bronchitis, and Asthma, on FRI
DAY and SATURDAY the I'd and Sd June.
Rooms over the Jewery Store of MIR. Voss, Pa.
avenue between 18th and 18th SITS. May 30--,f
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New York, Nay 2o.-Four has advanced
cents Sales OF 6O0O barrel, SIS SO for Stale. and
50 Is for Ohio. Southern -four has advanced II
cents. Sales of 1900 barrels ut s. 81, a 50 -.
Wheat.-Sales OF l25 500 barrels southern red
at So.
Corn higher.-sales Of 10000 bushels at II "a
So cents.
Por, heavy.
Beef buoyant
Whsky-Sales Of 100 barrels al 27l cents.
Stocks highcr.-Canton 264
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

STEAMBOAT ON FlRE.-The steamboat Star, re-
turning from Red Bank, few miles below Phila-
delphia, with nearly one thousand passengers on
board, was the of aterrible CONSERVATION on
Sunday afternoon. The deck around her smoke
slack took FIRE when about mile below the city,
and before water could be applied it was blaz-
ing and spreading along the deck with fearful ra-
pidity, causing great excitement among the pas
sengers, a large portion Of whom were women and
children. The boat was Immediately steered for
wharf near at hand but in the mean time num-
ber of women were with difficulty prevented from
jumping overheard with their children in their
arms She finally reached the wharf, however,
and most of The passengers were landed whilst a
large body Of men were engaged in extinguishing
the flames, in which they finally succeeded, and
they were all brought in safety to the city
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

IncendIarism Frustrated.-A friend Of ours,
who was aroused from his sulnber, early on Fri
day morning, by the booming of the guns in cele-
bration Of the passage Of the Nebraska and Kan
sas bill, eaped from his bed TO ascertain, if he
could the cause of the gunpowder explosion.
Looking from his chamber window, he discovered
smoke issuing from shed near by, in the yard OF
Mr. Brimmer, stage proprietor on Maryland
avenue, near Seventh street. Running TO the
scene, he perceived large quantity of hay in a
coach, blazing away in the midst of other combus-
tible materials. Fortunately, water was at hand,
and a few buckets of ii, hastily applied, defeated
the scheme of the incendary, and thus prevented
an extensive conAagration.
Mr. Brimmer has certainly cause to thank the
Senate for the passage OF the Nebraska bill at that
precise time; otherwise our friend would not have
been aroused by the firing Of the cannon, and had
his attention directed TO the smoking shed, which
he so promptly saved from destruction.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

more than two hundred and Fifty mules, plenty
of ammunition and provisions, of which our
troops will make use. The number of killed
and wounded is very great The lesson will be
complete.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30
aD- stimulating Liniment, as prepared

NN" StImuiHtIHB 6Intment, ms prepnreU
Mt Gmans drug store, is deserving Of the highest com
mendaton as cure for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism.
II seldom ever fails to give speedy and permanent
lief This Lniment has been prepared by H. D. Gilman,
chemist Of this city for many years since introduce
tion has been extensively used by many of the
reference can be made at any time its magical effects
in curing rheumatism, In elderly persons who had
been sufferers for long time 1t originally made Ter
horses for the cure Of ameness saddle gals &c ana Is
now much used for such purposes being an nVauaoie
article wherever Linmen required either for man or
beast. May ~
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EURNITURE.-A Good and Large 4,

X oI - - 0oos, o. %,u a,r s-afSc AS.
Extension Dining Tables of every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-atetes. Divansi
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs OF every descrip-
tion. Secretaries and Bureaus Desks and Bu-
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE-
SCRlPTlON. Mattresses, Cured Hair, Hair
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for ousekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be- purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT Il CROSBY.
Louisiana avenue. opposite the Bank OF WASH
ngton. near the corner of 7th street
Notice the Bedsiead sign. Nav 24-Sm.
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4 NEW WORK Bf HENK1 KUGENS,
~ author ofthe Eclipse of Faith" entitled
Defence ofthc Eclipse OF Faith, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder 10 Professor Newman's Reply"
and in order to give the American public the
whole matter at a glance, there is included in the
same volume the "Reply TO the Eclipse of Faith"
by F. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Nav 19--3t Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

DOBES! ROBES!-A full supply of
III Gents Dressing Robes Of Cashmere, Turkey
prints, &C., suitable for the present season, at
LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa av., near Al st.
May 5-eod2wf Gnt., Starr
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NANNY FERNS NEW BooK.-second

NANNY FERNS NEW BOOk.-Sec0nd
JIG series Of Fern Leaves, composed of entirely
new matter. This second offering Of her Leaves
is decidedly superior TO anything which has yet
issued from her spirited pen.
Lady Bulwer's new book, Behind the Scene.
This work is very brilliant and wonderful ability is
displayed in almost every page.
The Dodd Family, one of Levers funniest speci-
mems Of inimiiable humor and satire.
Graham's Magazines for June.
All the New Books and Magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner II street and Penn.
Nav 30-3t tG avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30
HXAMPLEs OF MACHiNERY AND

OF MACHINERY AND
IL Mill-work-Being plans, sections, and eleva-
tion Of works in several departments OF Machine
ry Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
crbtlons oftheir construction, action. and practical
application to various branches Of industry.
Just received and for sale at thr Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM, +,
Corner of 1lth ST. and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

INDIANA DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENroN.-The
Indiana democratic State Convention assembled
at Indianapo S, on Wednesday, and nominated
candidates for Office. Resolutions were adopted,
by vote of 42l TO 10, that the democrats of In
diana fully approve of the principle Of the act
extending the laws Of the United States over the
Territories Of Nebraska and Kansas. Resolutions
were also adopted, endorsing the administration,
complimenting Senator Douglas, and against the
prohbtory LIQUOR law. -
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

BE Messrs. Editorss You viii please an
nounce TO my friends who kind enough nominata
me for member of the Board of Common Council for the
First ward that respectfully decline being considered
candidate for that Office. JOHN ESPEY.
Nav 30 ,t
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BI- Messrs. Editors, Please annuUnce e.
h Fuller candidate represent the First ward in
the board of Common Council. By request of
May 13 MANY VOTERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

Ap- Messrs. Editors: Please annOuncd
John III. Houston a candidate in the Fifth ward
for the Board of Aldermen ut the ensuing election
May % MANY VOTERS.
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MANY VOTERS.

AS-Messrs. Editors; Please announce the
following gentlemen candidates for tho First ward al
the coming e.ection H. n. EAsBY, JAMES KELLY.
They will be supported by
May 13 MANY VOTERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

RS- Messrs. Editors. Please announce
the name of Mr.. William III. Minnix can.
date to represent the First ward in the Board of Common
Council, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
May
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MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS.

Ro- Messrs. Edit0rsi Please announce
the following gentlemen candidates The Board Of
Common Council for the First ward, the ensuing cleo
ton: 0RRIs S. PAINE, DIR. w. G. ii. NEWMAN
May 26 MANY VOTERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

NOTlCE.-Appiicati0 will be made for
IN duplicate land warrant, issued March 20th,
1853 being No 1889 for eighty (S0l acres ofland,
in favor OF Thomas g. Riley for services rendered
in South Carolina militia. Florida war. lS36. The
original warrant having been lost in Washington.
Nav 5-1aw6w JOSIAH JOHNSON.
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a1. Mcssrs. Editors; Please announce
John II. killmOn candidate represent the
Fifth ward in the Board of Common Council and obge
May IL MANY VOTERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

CO. Please announce the name of Bey-
erIey Tucker candidate for Alderman of the First
ward ut the ensuing election.
May JOS II. HILTON, for Committee
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

R6- Messrs. Editors, Please announce
the of James W. Shenhnp, as candidate for the
Board of Common Council for the First ward the
ing election.
May IL MANY VOTERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

A Veto.-The mayor Of Washington, yesterday
afternoon, returned to the board of common coun
Gil with his objections, the bill authorizing the
the erection Of bronze statue of Washington,
(aftcr the model of HoudonO for The reason that il
would require an appropriation Of at least ten
thousand dollars to carry the design into effect,
and because it would, in his opinions be inexpedi-
ent 10 thus appropriate the revenues Of the cor.
poraiion in the present condition of its finances.
He says that the assessment, during the last
four years, having increased from fifteen TO twenty
FIVE millions Of dollars, every effort should be made
to reduce the expenditures of the corporation to
the most economical and safe rate of taxation.
Several wards still require large expenditures for
improvements heretofore authorized, and which
cannot be executed for want Of funds besides,
money is wanted for schools, market-house, and
other purposes.
The common council sustained the veto by a
vote Of fourteen against six.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

G9r Please announce Samuel Z. Doug glass
candidate for Alderman Of the First ward a the ap
pronching election. MANY VOTERS.
May q 5a
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NILT CORNICEs AND LACE CUR

TILT CORNICES AND LACE CUR
M tains.--I have just received from New York
an extensive and splendid assortment of Gilt
Cornices and Lace Curtains.
Also, large assortment of Picture Cord and
Tassels.
Added 10 the above, have just received a
splendid stock Of Window Shades, which will
offer on the best terms.
JNO. ALEXANDER,
Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 1lth and 18th sts.
May 6--3taw3w
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II UssIA AS 1T IS, by Count A. de Gu
u rowski. A fresh supply this day received
and for sale by II. FARNHAM. =
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

LNANCi AND PLAIN NOTE PAPERS
and Envelopes, stamped TO order.-The sub
scriber has large assortment Of Note Papers and
Envelopes, which he will stamp with the initials
of his customers, without extra charge
Also, a general assortment of Plain and Fancy
Stationery, Visiting Cards of all kinds, Playing
Cards, &c.
Card Plates engraved in the best style, and
Cards printed with promptness.
VIM. +. BAYLY,
Penn. avenue, between 1lth and 18th sts.