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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

SUBSTITUTE FOR CoAL.-A cheap substi-
tute for coal may be prepared as follows ::
Ons-tlird clay, one-third chopped straw, one
third coal dust, mixed together to proper
consistency, made into blocks, similar to
bricks, when dried in the sun or other heat
it will become hard and suitable for burning
in stoves, ovens. &c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

A SATISFIED MAN.--Thc following appear
cd in the Limerick Chronicle day or two
since, in the shape of an advel tisement: Gan
extensive landed proprietor on the banks Of
the Shannon will make a wager of $500 that
he has the handsomcst wife, the handsomost
nine children, and the handsomcst estate in
Ireland. Application to be made to j. F. j..
g., Eyres's Hotel, Gin, county Limerick.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

tJr'It is q terrible thought to remember
that nothing can be forgotten. have some
where read that not an oath is uttered that
does not vibtatc through all time, in the wide
spreading current Of sound-not prayer lis
ped that ITS record is not to be found stamped
on the laws ofnat'lre by the indelible seal OF
the .Almighty's will.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

TIE SoRRowrUL TREE.-At Goa, near
Bombay. there is singular vcgctable-the
sorrowful trcc-so called because it only
flonrishes i'll the night. AT sunset no flowers
are to be seen, and yet half an hour after it is
full of them. They yield sweet smell: but
no sooner docs the sun begin to shine them,
fall off, and others close up. and thus it con-
t:nucs Towering in the night all the year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

OrRight in one thing becomes preliminary
towards right in everything; the transition is
not distant from the feeling which tells us
that We should do harm to no man, to that
which tells us that we should do good to all
men.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

D-TInstead of thinking that religion is a
kind of secret indulgence, to be snatchcd by
a kind of stealth from the ordinary affairs of
life, make study of spreading religion over
all your daily paths.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

1.-THE intellect was created not to receive
passivcIy few words, dates, and facts, hut
to be active for the acquisition Of truth. Ac-
cordinely, education should labor to inspire
profound love oftruth, and teach the progress
of investigation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

GL'"Give your children fortune without
education, and at least one half of the num-
Der will go down to the tomb of Oblivion
perhaps to ruin. Give them education and
they will bca fortune to themselves and coun-
try. 1t is an inheritance worth more than
gold, for it buys true honor-t hey can never
spend nor lose it. and through life it proves a
friend in death a consolation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

U-Look on the good in others, and the
evil in thysclf; make that the parallel, and
then thou wilt walk humbly. Most men do
just the contrary, and that foolish and unjust
comparison pulls them down.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

UWe ought not to isolate ourselves, fol
we cannot remain in state of isolation. So
cial intercourse makes us the more able tc
boar ourselves and others
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

LKiAL ANECDoTEs.-Soo after Mr. Bur-
net, afterwards judge, was called to the bur,
he went the home circuit. when he unfortu-
nately happened to lodge next door to tall
man, who showed himself as an exhibition,
and whose truimpctcr kept blowing before the
door from o'clock in tie morning till night
Burnct. who yet loves his bottle, and did not
return from the tavern till late, found himself
80 annoyed from home from this circumstance
that he scarcely could get wink of rest At
last a thought struck him to get rid of so
troublesome ncglbor by very formally
sending the giant las he was called) a subpa-
~ to appear q witness i'll cause which was
to have come on the next.
The man, though conscious of his knowing
nothing about the business alluded to, yet
had sense enough to know that if he once
made his appearance in court the novelty Of
his person. was at an end, very prudently dc.
campcd from his lodgings in the night and
took up his quarters at the next country
town.
The judge being one day at circuit din.
ncr, pc;ulant young lawyer Of family was
every now and then intcrrup.ing the CONVEX
>ativn by asking ''wlIo had seen the elephant
that was thea showing at the kings arms
tavern. ono Of the greatest curiositics in the
world = After talking about this for some
time at the bottom fthc table, he put the
same question to the judge. Burnct saw the
young mans folly. and very sravcly replied.
The had not: but that he was very glad he
mentioned the circumstance, as he was ruz-
zlcd to know how to act, and would he oblig-
cd to him for advice. The point is this: As
the Snowman and have both entered this
town prscrd"d by tr"mpeis. the great question
is, who should pay the visit 2. Pray, sir can
you inform me e.
Being once applied to by an old farmer in
his ncighborhood for his advice in a law suit.
he heard his case with great patience, and
then asked him whether he ever put money
into a lottery!
NO, sir" says the farmer. 81 have more
prudence than to run such risks"
why then take my advice, my good
friend and suffer any inconvcniccc sooner
than 90 to law. as the chances are more
against You there than in any lottery"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

ry7-An Irishman, who had commenced
building 4 wall round his lot, Ofratlicr uncon,-
mon dimensions, viz: four feet high, and six
feet thick. was asked the object, by a friend.
$40 save my repairs my honey Don't you
see that ID Id ever Eilas down, it will be high
or than it is now Pa
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

TNloncy is so scarce nowadays, that
when two dollars meet they arc such stran-
gers to each other that the owners have to i'll
troducc them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

Cy-Why are mosquitoesth the most religious
OF all insects Because tAirY first sing over
you, and then prey on YOU.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

- The man who was prccipitatcd from
the '.height of his folly" looked. ridiculous,
and wished he had never mounted it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

DI~Thc fellow who slept under ''thc COW
or Of night" complains that he came very
lear freezing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

G[y'Corrcction does mich, but encourage
mcnt does more. Encouragement after CEN
sure is as the sun after n shower
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

nJWhen is a woman not woman! When
she is a little cross.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14
rg;-Thr following very admirable lines were
Written "n the occasion of the Banquet ut the
late Agricultural Show at Dcdham. Mass:
An AutH III II HIy IN II +.

An Au I, III II III mn.
TUNE-...1nM Lang Syne.'
Should Autumn's golden days depart,
Aud never leave behind
A less IN TO the grateful hcait-
4 harvest for the mind
For Autumn and his golden days,
For all his gooiiy things,
We II sing IL cheerful song praise,
For all that Autumn brings.
Dear God! who sav'st the kindly rain
Tn Summers drOuth to fall
Thy sun and rain made strong the grain,
But Autumn ripcnrd all.
For .Autuina'S glad and golden days.
For all his blessed things,
Wen sing cheerful song Of praise,
For all that Autumn brings.
Though Autumn suns more coldly shine,
Earth's glory is not lost:
Night bears the Plcild 5 rlliant sign!
Morn Slows the silver frost!
And though, his fields be bare and brown
Old Autumns praise wen sing:
Octol,cr's gold shall be his crown,
And Autumn shall be king!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-14

1.-THE lady who took cverybody's eye
n.I.>t have had quite lot Of them.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12

GOFFEE, TEAS, AND VARIETIES
u Old Government Java Coffee.
Brown lava, in pockets.
Genuine Mocha in half and quarter barrels.
Maracaibo and White Rio Coffee.
Roasted and ground Coffee, roasted and ground
in the District, M
ANY OF the above ColIees may be roasted and
7 ground 10 order at short notice.
SD A ffrrewdsr. Young Hyson, and very
fine Old Hyson Teas.
Oolong and Pouchong Black Teas.
Souchong, or English Breakfast Tea.
Wine, Lemons and Fancy Crackers, supplies
received weekly.
English Dairy Cheese, limitation"
Do. do real genuine, very rich.
Goshen Cheese, plain.
Pine Apple Cheese, Lewis Nortons best
brands.
Whole and fresh.ground Spices, all kinds.
Rice Flour, Oswego Corn Starch, and Farina.
Wheaton Grist Small Hominy.
SHEKELL 81 BAILEY,
Successors 10 Jno. B. Kibbey & Co., No. s, OPP
posite Centre market [Starl (m)
Dec 17-Gtif
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
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Party at Charles Dickens.

On Thursday evening / dined with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickens and small party, at the pleasant
house Of the novelist in Tavistock Square.
Mr.. Dickens is all / looked to see, in person,
manner and conversation. He is rather slight,
with fine symmetrical head, spiritedly borne,
and eyes beaming alike with genius and humor.
Yet for all the power and beauty Of those eyes,
their changes seemed to me to be from light to
light. I saw in them no profound pathetic
depths, and there was around them no tragic
shadowing. But was foolish to look for these
on such an occasion, when they were very
properly left in the authors study, with pens,
ink, and blotting paper, and the last witten
pages of Bleak House. Mrs. Dickens is a very
charming person-in character and manners,
truly gentle gentlewoman and such of the
children rs saw, seemed worthy to hand down
to coming years the beauty of the mother in
the name Of the father. Mr.. Dickens looks in
admirable health and spirits, and good for at
least twenty more charming series. That,
should he furnish to the world yet more than
that number of his inimitable romances, they
would be as fresh and attractive as those which
have gone before, have no doubt, from the
confirmed impression / have of the exhaust
lessness of his genius, and of the infniteness
Of variety in English character, or phases in
English life.
Mr.. Dickens style of living is elegant and
tasteful, but in no other respect ostentatious
or out Of character with his profession or prin-
ciples. ] was glad to see that his servants
wore no livery.
Next me, at the table, sat Walter Savage
Landor-a glorious old man, full of fine poetic
thought and generous enthusiasm for liberty.
Opposite sat Charles Kemble and his daughter
Adelaide, Madame Sartoris AT the other end
Of the table were Herr Devrient, the great Ger
man actor, Barry Cornwall and his wife, a
daughter of Mrs. Basil Montague.
Charles Kemble is a grand-looking old man,
animated and agreeable in conversation, and
preserving, to a wonderful degree, his enthusi-
asm for profession around which he and his
have thrown SO much glory. In Adelaide Sar-
toris you recognize, at a glance, one Of the
royal family of Kemble, born to rule with
power and splendor indispensable, the realm
Of tragic art.
Herr Devrient is handsome Hamlet-sh
man, with melancholy refinement of voice,
face and manner, touching and poetic to a de-
gree, though not quite the thing for pleasant
evening party. Yet l must confess 1 caught
myself more than once turning from the lively
pleasantries Of agreeable acquaintance TO re-
gard the thoughtful beauty Of his face, and
speculate upon its dreamy sadness.
During the evening" Madame Sartoris sang
several ballads in magnificent manner, with
dramatic expression, and asweetness, strength,
and wealth ofvoice, / never new surpassed. She
did not astonish us with vocal feats; she did
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12

HUMANITY OF THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT
A foreign correspondent of Toms Herald, of
this city, says the Turkish government has set
an example to all Christian governments on
two points---in their proclamation of war they
suspend its action for month to give the Rus
slams an opportunity Of deliberation-and then,
in addition, they have given public notice that
they will not molest the merchant ships oftheir
enemy, but allow them free scope in CONNER
cial transactions. These two humane meas
ures clearly show that, at any rate, in some
things these Turkish barbarians are far in adj
vance of the Christian States. Surely it is
enough for men to shed each others blood in
war without the additional cruelty of destroying
the fruits Of industry. Watch and Reflector.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j. Cochcu has the honor to announce 10
the cilizcns of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake, by being sc
lected as her successor, teaching the art OF dane
ing, he will commence his lessons in the Choro-
graphic art, in the room of Carusis saloon, on
Wednesday the 7th of December.
Mons. G. is pupil of the celebrated Mons
Achile and hatters himself tnat lie is credit to
his famous instructor; and refers with pride TO his
many pupils in the State Of Virginia, as proofs Of
his success.
Mons. C. has pleasure in stating. that, through
the kind interference of Madame Blake, he has
been apponted teacher of dancing in the convent
and in The school of the Rev. VIM. j. Clark
Georgetown.
DAYS OF TulrIoN: For Misses and Masters, on
Wedne sdays from 3 to S p. NJ. and on Saturdays
ON IL, A. NJ, 10 T. nj. For Gentlemen, on
Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 10, p. M.
Dec 4-2aw1m Int. and Star.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12

not frolic with her voice like child, nor war
BILE idly and capriciously like bird. She sung
like the woman she is, out of the depths OF
strong, impassoned nature, giving full meo-
dious utterance to great human affections She
sung with power and purpose, q heart-search-
ing passion, only less indescribable than the
wonderous changes of expression, the lights
chasing shadows, the shadows deepening into
night, then flashing into morning, over her
face Grace Greenwood.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
TJJST u JsC EIVISD pcr barulcs MARYLAND

JONAS CHlChERlNuo - IlhNOo.
TUST RECEIVED. per barques Maryland
u and Nickerson, from Boston, and per transport
tation line from New York, a further supply of six
pianos.-These, with the pianos lately received,
form the largest and most elegant assortment ever
offered in this city. Magnificent Louis NV and
Central Pianos from the ong-established and
world-renowned factory of Jonas Chickering, Bos-
ton, from the old and celebrated factory OF Bacon
M Raven, New York, and from other approved
New York manufactures
In this assortment every scale and style OF pl-
amos may be found at prices from 5000 TO $500.
Persons desiring the celebrated Chickering'S
pianos, will remember that the factory Of Jonas
Chickering, Boston, which has been in existence
for more than thirty years, never supplies but one
dealer in each city, and that for years, the sub
scriber has had the sole privilege for this city.
This explanation is necessary, as another person
named Chckering has set up Piano Factory in
Boston.
The hundreds of pianos sold by The subscriber
sufficiently attest the quality OF his instruments
and his moderate prices.
Secondhand pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
A large stock of guitars, vions. flutes, accorde-
ons, &c.
New music received semi-weeky.
BY the barque Sylph, which sailed from Boston
on the Sth instant will be received an additional
supply of pianos. RlCHD DAVIS,
Dec 2l-eo3t Music Store.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12

AIEW JEWELRY STORE.--The SUBJ
In scribeg would most respectfully inform the
citizens OF Washington and riciait;, thatkhe has
just opened very choice and select assortment
Of fine Gold Jewery, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Gold Chains, Seals, Keys, Cola and
Silver Thimbles, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils, &c,
&C. All of which he now offers for sale by the
single article cheap as goods of the sane quail
ity can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
lea; SO that purchasers can be supplied here as
well and as cheap as in any other city, Please
call at the store formerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy between Al and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
W. W. AoLLINGswoRTH, Matchmaker.
Dec Sly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
REsTAURANT.--The busi-

I'D ness of this Refectory is conducted with the
same strict attention 10 the comforts and requir-
ments of the inner man that has secured TO the
present proprietor so many friends and supporters
during the period he has had the pleasure OF cater
ing for the public qualification. This establish
ment has been much enlarged and improved, and
in il will be found every deicacy of the season.
the best Of Oysters, Game, Poultry, &c, together
with most excellent quality of wines and spirits,
aud superior Havana Cigars.
Elegantly fitted up private rooms can be had
for private parties.
Corner OF sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
south side
Dec l5-6d (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12

NOTICE--The undersigned, grateful to
in the public for the very aattering patronage
TO return his Acknowledgements. and at the same
time TO give notice that the LIST instant he as-
sociated with him Mr.. HoRATio BEALL. The bust
ness will in future be conducted under the name
and style of LUTz ~ BEALI-
+. A. LUTZ.
We have on hand and shall constantly keep
large and general assortment of every article in
our line. such saddles harness, trunks whips
robes, &c all OF which we will be pleased TO show,
and every endcavor will be made to give entire
satisfaction TO all who may favor us with their
patronage. LUTZ & BEALL.
Jan S-3t Next to the National Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
1lisffIIanf0as.

EDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book-Binder,
II Potomac Hail. corner of Eleventh street and
MARYLAND avenue, over CIarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, d. @.
Every style OF book k-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or iancy colors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound
Mr. LYcETT respectfully suggests TO his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental likenesses. He takes this method TO inform
his friends and those desrous Of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrances, that dagnerreotype like
nssses can be inlaid on the inside covers OF family
bibles. presentation books, or keepsakes, speci-
mems OF which can be seen at his bndery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended to.
Dec 13-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
books FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

GCOTIA's BARDs, illustrated with more
y than fifty elegant engravngss, in the highest
style of the art; splendidly bound.
Elegy, written in country chnrchyard, and
other poems, by Thomas Gray; illustrated by
Gilbert
The Law and the Testimony, by the author OF
the Wide, Wide World"
Sketches Of Eminent Methodist Ministers with
portraits and other illustrations, by Dr. McClintock.
illustrated edition of the Wide, Wide World.
Homes of American Authors, &c.
SUBSTANTIAL BOOKS FOR PRESENTS TO
MINISTER'S.
John Owens Works; 16 vols. Svo. $40 90.
Pools Annotations upon the Bible; 3 vols; inn
peral. Svo. in half calf SO 90.
SelfExpanatory Reference Bible; half cali.
81 SO.
Inidelity; its Aspect, Causes, and Agencies;
half calf 50 90. .
Henry's Exposition ofthc Old and New Testa-
ment |; 8 vols. elegantly bound in half calf Sl6.
Ktto's Daily Bible Illustrations, vols. IS 90.
Charnock's Discourses 2 vols, half calf S5 90.
With many other standard works.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNES
Bookstore, 7th street, near
Dec is Odd Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-12
THNGLISH AND AMERICAN PICKLES
M and English Sauces. viz:

Gherkins, Mixed, Chow-Chow, Walnut, Picca-
lilly, Caufowcr, English, of both Crosse, and
Blackwelrs Battey's expectation.
And Crosse and Backwells celebrated Onion
Pickles, Mixed, Mangoes, Martinas Onions,
Caullihower, Red Cabbage, American.
Van Benschoten and Wells Provost, New York
Lee& Perrin's celebrated Worcestershire Sauce,
in qts, pints, and halfpints, late importation.
Also, John Bulls, Harvey, Reading Inda-Soy
Essence OF Anchovies and Lobsters.
Crosse and Blackwelfs, and Whybrow's English
Mustard.
Louis Frere's French Mustard.
English refined Table Salt, in Jars.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors to John B. Kbbey tx Col
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
Dec 17-A1wif Star. (m)