davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF

We publish, this morning, the report of the
Secretary of War. We have surrendered to it
so much Of our space that but little room is
left for comment. Indeed, its length is such
as TO impose on us the necessity of excluding
editorial, as well as other matter already in
type.
A hasty reading Of this report has impressed
us with its ability, and we present it to our
readers under the conviction that it will both
interest and instruct them. One recommends
ton Of the Secretary is Of such vital and
pressing Importance that We cannot pass it
over without word or two of comment. 1t
is that in favor of an increase of the army.
This is important not only in view of the
unsettled condition of foreign affairs, but OF
the exposed and unprotected state Of our
Indian frontiers and pioneer settlements. II
is the bounden duty of our government to pro-
vide military force Of sufficient strength to
maintain authority, to keep in subsection bands
of hostile Indians and marauders, and to pro-
tect the lives and property Of those Of our ctr
zens,Mho are engaged in the great and bene-
fcent work of extending Observation-Disclosures
and habits into hitherto unimproved wilds.
During the few months that have elapsed since
the close of the last session of Congress, many
melancholy veoccurred, that go toillus-
trate the necessity ofincreasing the army. Even
in that short period some ofthe best officers and
most faithful soldiers have fallen victims to
hostile and merciless savages and when we
consider the inadequacy of their force, their
defenceless condition and the perilous missions
on which they were sent, we cannot but hold
Congress responsible in a great degree for their
destruction. Experience has shown that il,
heretofore, timely appropriations had been made
for such purposes, not only millions of dollars
would have been saved to the country, but In
dian wars and large sacrifices of human Life
ayerted. But this topic we can barely allude
to. We viii take up and consider the various
suggestions and recommendations contained
in this report at some future time.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

A Sufferer mfortcd.-Yesierday morning,
during the snoys-siorm, was seen a white girl, aged
abouttwelv wears, walking on the principal ave-
nue., with BARE ErET. She drew herlight and tat
teredshaw around berio protect her delicate frame
from the piercing blast. Chilled and distressed
she hurried on her way towards her miserable
abode, called ahom<.S We doubt exceedingly
whether she could sing, with truth, the heart
touching sosg Of that name, written by the late
John Howard Payne. scaniy or empty larder,
and freless hearth, and extreme poverty, during
the winter season, do not conduce TO happiness,
unless persons surrounded by such cheerlesss
circumstances belong 70 class Of merry phiIoso-
piers of which the writer's Of the day have not
yet made mention. q aa asef '
But 10 return 10 the little barefoot girl Two
gentlemen, panied with the spectacle, did not
hesitate moment to take her into store and buy
her pair Of shoes, and stockings; and sent her
onward. Her heart was indeed made happy,
while the generous donors, at a small expense,
were richly rewarded ain the deed" Of charity.
Bot this Is not the only opportunity which has
been afforded to our citizens, in similar cases, 10
enjoy the @lurury Of doing good nor will it be
1He '.-st
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

DLAYING CARDs--w. c. ZANTZINGER
III has Just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards Of every description, and at the most rea-
sonable prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS' HALL,
A vtrf Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

BOARDING HOUSE, No, AL II Street,
ID between 9th and 7ih streets, near the corner
Of 7th street, Washington, ID. O., is prepared 10
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk Of the Patent. General and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms. t9 Dec S-eotf
VNHE YOUNG HUSBAND, by Mrs. Grey,
l author Of the Gamblers Wife and the Bosom
Friend. u tA 8 ia s4t st4
Later Years, by the author Of the old House by
the River and the Owl Greek Letters Just re-
ceivedby fgQo X. FARNHAM.
Dec 8 uc 4
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

EAsrMAN,s MAP Of Nebraska and Kan
H. sss Territory, showing the location of the
Indian reserves according 10 the treaties Of 1854
compiled BY .. Eastman, captain United States
army, from actual surveys. Nt
What MOT. by Mrs. May A. Denisop, illustrated
with snpsvingA Just received and for sale BY
Nov R, FARNHAM
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
SCHONENBERG & THUN.
REcHTs-coNsuLURTKr,
GENERAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
For the Collection Of Claims, the Procurement o
Patents, Bounty Lands, and Pensions.

iq BUREAU OF TRANSLATION
From the French, Spanish. Italian, aud German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings, ily !. - -sls'
No. 1851, 7ih Street, Wassicsion City, DC.
Nov 1S--tf at M h1t of fsafi ,id4ai5ng
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

~ DEBow's INDUSTRIAL Resources, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth OF the United States, 800 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library od-
ton, may stil be ordered, Price SO delivered
a. the expense OF the author.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
s. GARNER. Draper and Tailor, Nor

s. GARNER. Draper and Tailor, Nor
IA. fits Building, Al street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand a choice selection Of the best and most popu-
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimefes, and Vestings,
together with a good supply Of the best Trim
mings, and will make 10 order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (pain or fancy,) 10 please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
N SCHWARTZ'S
WARRINGTON RIDING SCHOOL
on G., bstfoeen 17fh aud 1874 a1sefs,
WILL be open for the reception Of Ladies and
w Gentlemen on Tuesday, November 1, 1854
n Oct o4--lm MAT Init
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
UTEBsTER and hts Master Pieces, by
wv Rev b. f. Tefl author of Hungary and

RoR RENT, OR sALE-The Modern
IL Four-story BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near +, east side. The house IL in good
repair-dry cellars; and to good tenant the rent
win be low. Possession given November ia.
Apply TO -rt ..a.i
JAS. C. MCGUIRE,
Oct 29-tf Auciioneer.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

DLAhk BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
I'D Just received from a sherifT7s sale in Phila-
delphis, very large lot Of Blank Books Letter
and Cap Pepper, Steel Pens, Fabers Pencils, Msthe-
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, lnkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will eel low for cash
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE.
Oct liza No 4o6 Seventh Street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
Marine Affairs.

THE STEAMSHIP ARCTIC, Captain Luce, leaves at Il
O'Clock oday for Liverpool She had between 100 and
200 passengers engaged yesterday afternoon.
CHARGING STORAGE FOR GooDs FROM WREcx.--Thc fol
lowing is from the Shield Of Snow HILL Nd of April rs
HORN Town, Va.,sApril 49, 1851
would caution all captains Of vessels who have the
misfortune to be wrecked Cape Charles Northamp
ton county Va not to land any goods which they may
have board they do, they may expect to pay rent
thereor-a thing Inever heard of before. was wreck
ed on this beach few days ago. and the wreck com
mssoners charged $50 for the bulk of 100 barrels
because would not give up the wreck to Them which
refused to pay when they sent appraiser and took OF
barrels Of -four 10 pay the rent. ] think the in
companies should know how these commission.
transact business for them If they find out Of
their power 10 get the wreck to plumber they every
possible means to njure the captain and crew
J. p. ROGERS,
Captain Of the schooner Minerva Wright of New jersey
TIE STEAMSHIP CRY or GLAsGow.-Captain Sampson Of
he British propeller Curlew, informs there
idings Of the steamer City of Glasgow either at
Bermuda the oath the India Islands late the
10th. With the exception of full rugged and hermaph
rodite brig, seen yesterday, he has not vessel
during the passage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
GNlfuDrx.
DEATH OF A RICH LONDON BANKER.

DEATH OF a EIUH LUNUUN BANKEE.
News received by the Arabia of the death Of Mr.
James Iloford wealthy London banker The deceased
had at different times resided in this country and was
well known in this city His agents here announced his
ccath on Change for discoatinung to draw
bills cf exchange his banking house in London The
deceased very wealthy. II supposed that he left
estate OF not less than from one and half to two
millions sterling. He had, it was said, over Eve
hundred thousand pounds or about $4,000 ooo invested
in the United States chiefly in bonds and other secur
ties, and principally in New York. The heirs of the de-
ceased banker said TO be chiefly ncphcws and neces
re- idcnt in E-elend
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
City rnfelllrcucc.

Tn. hmoTT's EGyfrAS ASriQurnEs.-A meeting was
called ast night at Stuyvesan Institute TO consider the
purchase Of Dr. Abbotts Egyptian antiquities On nc
count Of the rain storm the meeting adjourned
till Wednesday evening next when Rev. j. l.. Thompson
will deliver his lecture.
NuTuxK Bosr COMPANY, OF PHtDKLrlnA-Th com.
pany ectcd here to-day at O'Clock accompanied
by the Brigade Pand twenty performers) led by George
Douglass 10 take back their carriage from the Crystal
Palace Tie company win attend the funeral parade
Sunday with the Fire Department of this city and leave
for home on Monday at II O'Clock, A. NJ
Cry IMPROVEMENTS is TO be a meeting az the
Eastern Pearl street House this afternoon relation
Tie opening Of the Bowery 10 Frankn square IL will
probably be numerousiy attended by those Ia favor 81
this Improvement.
NV CARs.-The Harlem Ralroal Company have placed
twelve upon the track to meet the increasing
demands Of the travelling public.
TRr.-On Thursday morning about o'clock fire
broke ont in drying house attached to Iori1rd's to-
bacco factory, Ia Laurcns street, Spring Hose
company No 80 was speedily the ground and held the
flames In check until the arrival II other companies,
when IL was finally subducd. Damage about 5000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
The Anniversaries.

Tie Religious Anniversaries which generally take
place during the first and second weeks of the month
of Nay have no. yet all been announced but pro
baby will be published complete in few days. The
following are all that have been noticed up to the pre-.
sent time -
May 4.--Twenty first anniversary of the New York
Magdalcn Society at the Asylum in Yorkvle.
Nay s.--Anniversary of the Union Theological Semi
nary, in Mercer street Church.
May 9.-Anniversary of the American and Foreign
Christian Union, at the Broadway Tabernacle.
Mag 10.-Twenty eighth anniversary OF the American
Home Missionary Society at the Mercer street Prcsby
teran Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

government came in, W. ich We can hone tly
sustain, and which shall not bring blusi to
every American brow. We can ven forg We
Mr.. BorlaId his infection o. o very juvenile
Fourth Of July Grafton on the government Of
Nicaragua, under tie disguise of a presenta-
tion dress, if he has reilly negotiated a
treaty Ct the character reported. We doubt,
however, if we can expect the poor devils who
had to listen to his sophomore oratory, to be
equally kind-hearted, for there is limit, even
to the most sanity endurance, on hot after,
noon under the tropics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
Msils for Europe.

THE NEW YORK HERALD-EDuioN FOR EUROPE.
Inc Collins steamship Arctic, Captain Luce, will
tss~e this port day at II O'Clock, fo- Liverpool
Tho European rsails will close at half past ten O'Clock
this morning.
The WEEKLY HERALD, (printed in French and English }
sin be published at half-past nae O'Clock this
Eorning. Single copies, in wrappers, sixpence.
Subscriptions and advertisements for any edition Of the
NEw York HKRAID VIII be received at the following pa
n Europe
LIVERPOOL John Hunter, No. 2 Paradise street.
LONDON. Edwards, Sanford Co, No. II Cornhill
VIM. Thomas Co., No 10 Catherine street
PIRs. Livingston, Wells Co.. Place &c la Bourse
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

ANOTHER ARREST AT THE PosT OFy1cE-We have fire.
quenty had occasion to urge upon citizens the i'm
portapce of exercising obtaining their letters
from the Post Office, the practice having extensively
prevailed of sending irresponsible pesoas for that pur
pose who often yield to the temptation thus placed be
fore them. We have to them Of another ani
formidable difficulty which requires great vigilance
their own part as well as on the part Of the Post
Office authorities.
Complaints have been frequent OF late, among the
business firms of this city having boxes at the Post
Office of the failure of their letters many OF them
tanning drafts, checks orders for goods, and in
bank notes. The number of these complaints, and
the fact that many Of the missing letters contained
nothing Of value induced the belief that the contents OF
of the boxes somehow obtained by dis
honest persons outside Of the Office. This suspicion
was increased by unknown persons calling for
the contents of boxes the Of which had given
orders to deliver 10 but individual, except upon
written order OF these attempts unsuceess
fu. But in large majority of cases, from two to a
dozen persons allowed to call for letters II n one
box which makes it very difficult for the delivery clerks
TO guard against fraud.
Owing to the many complaints recently, the specia
agent of the Post Office Department and the Post.
master and his head clerks have been the alert
ing OUT for these suspected outsiders yesterday
of them detected in the act lie frat called
anu oLtaned Inc letters OF Dr. William Radde 81 Broa
way. In about half an hour he returned and called
the contents Of another box, when Mr. Strong of
principal clerks, stepped outside and seized him just
he was making of with another batch of etters.
He taken to the Postmast RS room by the speci
agent, to whom he made full confession of his
mer operations which, it appears had be going for
some time, and at explained the loss OF large
number of missing letters belonging individuals and
firms A list of the following boxes was found upon
him -Toppan, Carpenter, Cassiear & Co., Elliot &
Holden, David II. Jones, William Hopper, DR.. w. W.
Hall, S. T. Allen DR.. VIM. Radde. A number Of other
firms embraced in his admissions, who have missed
their letters
The remedy for these evils is, in part with bust
men themselves. They should, far possible,
haze but one person, and that trustworthy and
sponsibe individual to go to the Post Office. But we
glad to learn that the Post Office authorities have
perfected plan by which such thefts these will in
future be Immediately detected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

REMOVAL IR. MoRRrs-Thc removal of Dr. Morris from
the post of health officer OF the Quarant me- by
Seymour is regarded by many merely political mat
ter Though the Doctor is conestng the right Of the
Governor to supersede him. 1t is not understood that he
makes it political matter It is thought that DR.. Nor
rs will give way to his without compelling the
Governor to justify his Or. Bartlett the ap-
pontee until the Senate convenes, is gentleman OF
character, and represented the Seventeenth district
the Senate Of this state for two years
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

Our immense edition and the pressure of advertise
ments columns have become great that it ID
absolutely necessary TO refuse all advertisements coming
after ten O'Clock at night except those which from their
nature cannot be sent in earor in the evening such
losses, accidents deaths, &C. Al other advertisements
must remain until the nextGay unless sent in be-
fore the hour. specified.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
Williamsburg city Intelligence.

IIRH-ARRgxT on SUSPICION 90 Ar on. sb0at o clock
Thursday evening, Gre broke out IN the carpenter
shop OF Mr. Archibald White situated in street Green
point which, together with the contents, quantity Of
materials and tools entirely destroyed Loss bout
~ 500; partially insured The private Waterman the
prtmises, detected named Thomas Connolly leay-
ing the buuding, Immediately after he discovered the
smoke Issuing from the baiing Connolly attempted TO
oscarc, but arrested and locAcd up % wait exami
nation on a charge Of
Tnx SIORN.-On Thursday evening a house In course
OF construction at the Of Fansa ANA streets
Crenpont, had the rouf blown OF ~ tie violence ~
the wind and broken 10 pieces quantity of boards az
the umlcryard % w. ~ Cox Co ~ Gfccnroint were
FcateTcd Ia all directions by the force q the gale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

Our report Of The proceedings In Congress, which
was ON Thursday interrupted by the I under storm,
IL concluded today. In the Senate message wsa
received from the House. announcing that il insst
cd on certain amendments 20 the Military Academy
bin: agreed "a a committee Of conference and b al
appointed such committee on lis part The House
Indian Approximation bin was then taken up. The
Chairman OF the Committee Indian Aiairsi pro-
posed several important amendments one author
lies the appointment Of a superintendent 81 Indian
Af.irs for the Territory Of Utah, with salary OF
80 0oO another repeals much az the ae establish
ing the governIDs mt OF Utah a. requiresshe Cover
nor to perform the duties of superintendent, and
provides that h. shall hereafter receive q 500 per
annum a third appropriatts the means, and re-
quires that oIan treaty stipglations with the SAGE
and Foxes rladc in 1881, be- fulfilled and the lands
surveyed asi allotted. Another amendment author
lies the appointment Of fwo Indian agent cast ct
the Rocky Mountains, In addition - the eleven a.
ready prof for; one for New Mexico, ia add
ton To for previously provided ior, and not exceed
ing three for Washington Territry. These amend
,ments were agreed TO. a debate on various otaer
| amendreuts continued till O'Clock, when the se-
nate adjourned until Monday.
| The House On Thursday resuE9el the consideration
| Of Benefits Land Distribution bill, which, after
speech from Mr. Disney in oppo stion, was dropped,
and the Nebraska question again discussed in Gem
miGee. Yesterday The same subjects were debated.
varied Ivy lively interludcr in which Mcssrs. Gid
dngs, and Smith Of Virginia, abused each other IN
ill they either exhausted their store Of vtuperation
--and we should judge they kad large supply on
hand--or disguised their auditory, a somewhat a. H.
cut matter usually, but in this instance successfully
accomplished, al the end Of the 'mill" only about
olty members remained. An executive mess ge
was received and referred, concerning the cores
pondence between the British Minister and the State
and Treasury departments, respecting the necessity
of better arrangements for the health aud comfort Of
,emgrant passengers By sea.
Mr.. NJ. +. Ward charged with the murder Of Pro.
fessor Butler and whose trial has created an ntcnse
interest throughout the Southwest acquitted By
the jury on Thursday last.
The market for breadstuffs yesterday, was up
changed, with very little doing for export. Cotton
closed quiet and dull. Dealers beginning to look
with some anxiety for the next news lrom Europe
by the Collins steamer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

Rror AT INV TrSNEL N CfsCNSsTls-Manday
evenings quarrel took place between several 81 the IA
tofcs tho south end Il the short Line Railway lannel
about trivial matter which continued mill aboat ono
oelock growing warmer and more despcfaie the aht
Progressed Alta oclack some atty Iersons became
gagged and tie aIray assumed the appearance q riot
named TatIk Martin badly that Il IL thought he viii
die.-CuclnHat Gazette ApFtl 20.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
rLEGRApHIc
TELE q RAPHIC.
VIOLENT STORM on THE LAKEs-DisAsTERs AID LOSS
OF LIFE.

VIOLENT STORM on THE LAKEs-DisAsTERs AND LOSS
OF LIFE.
CHICAGO, April 27-TP. ~
violent gale has been raging here since IL O'Clock to
cay.
The schooner Rocky Mountain, loaded with lumber,
driven ashore, and Immediately went 70 pieces. The
hands all saved.
The schooner Richmond il on the brcakwa,er, and Il
fast going TO pieces. Crew saved.
Tie schooner Merchant endeayored to anchor on the
brcakwaier but capsized aud four of the crew were
drowned. The rest taken OF In life boats
schooner, with her manmast cut away, - encnoFeo
OF the brcakwater.
The schooner Arrow has driven on the
but The lave been saved.
Tic schooners 1hroop ami Hayden are near TIC oreak
water aud It is feared win go ashore.
BUFFALO, April %, 1854.
The schooner r. Wood loaded with lumber bound from
T1ie 10 Oswego eapszed yesterday when twenty miles
ont Tho crew we're all saved In the boats
Serious disasters the Lake Erie fleet are expected
MILWAUKEE, April %, 1854.
Tho schooner Twin Brothers, loaded with lumber Il
ashore uh Of government pier and will prove totv
lOss.
Three lives arc reported {, have been lost
THE WEATHER AT BOSTON.
BosroS, April %, 1854
cold northeast rain storm hns prevailed here since
o'clock last night and there are indications Jet
clearing up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

FIVE BRoTnERs DIED IN ONE WEEK-Died, NJ
jacksonville East loda, OF scarlet fever April ID HI
hot Smith aged IL years and months; April 7, Lewis
Franklin aged 20 years. April o. Charles Carroll aged ~
years; April 10, Alexander Mongin aged u years. ani
Robert Walker, aged 81 years all children OF George A.
and Mary G. Turknett formerly of Richmond county "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

duetors and time on, Of failure met
with to contradict the bold assertion make, that
metallic lightning conductors reared for the purpose oil
protection, afford perfect security. 4. MERRIAM.
FRIDAY, April rs, 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
At WASHINGTON, d. c.

NI'f1 T.T
Cutie occurred yesterday afternoon at the Hip
roGrome, during the performance the storm OF wind and
rain that occurred between three and four O'Clock being
felt in uncommon degree in this place OF amisemcut
Tie large canvass overhead swollen out ikc bal
Icon, AID being strained 10 its utmost tension drew
the Poles that partly support II out OF their places, AMI
swung them about IN y tremendous manner The spec.
tators who numerous, became excited, and
cLiion screaming With terror and they, perhaps
bad cause for g. IL the violence OF the soya hal not
abeted the whole building might have been torn down,
when the consequences would have been deplorlblc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29
Notice to Adyf rtisers.

New York, Saturday, April 20, 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-29

ANT kkiGnBoR.
BUTTONS THEATRE, Chambers street-THE TEMPEsr
The HArPIFsr DAS OF Ny LITE.