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HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY IN THE
UNITED STATES.

We have received from the publishers the first
four numbers of very valuable work, entitled
"The History Of Democracy in the United
States, by the author of the Republic of the
United States" 1t will be comprised in thirty
numbers-each number to contain sixty-four
royal octave pages, with fine engraved por-
trait.
The author conceals his name, but he is
vouched and recommended by some of the
most eminent men in the nation, who, besides
enjoying his personal acquaintance, have given
to the manuscript an attentive pcrusaL This
book will contain a vast amount of political
learning and will be invaluable as work OF
reference.
Having just received it, we have not been
able to command the leisure to read the num-
bers sent Indeed we have only glanced
through them. That glance, however, has
been enough to satisfy US that it will BE o COM
prehensive philosophical and historical work:
worthy of the encouragement and support o.
the democracy of the nation.
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CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill topromote
the efficiency of the army, by providing re-
tired list for disabled officers, and q bill regu-
lating the fees ofjudicial officers of the United
States in the Territories of Minnesota, Uah,
and New Mexico, were passed. The Vermont
contested senatorship was further debated b,
Mr.. Foot; and the Senate then passed consid
cradle time in executive session.
The House Of Representatives had the def
cheney bill under consideration, but came to nc
conclusion thereon. A bill for the distribution
of arms among the States and Territories, il
proportion to their number of representatives
in Congress, was passed. The President o
the United States transmitted message il
reply to resolution calling for information
relative to the recent seizure of the "Blacl
Warrior" by the Cuban authorities
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THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE-TEE
BLACK WARRIOR.

We refer our readers to our Congressional
report in which they will find the anxiously
looked for message Of the President in relation
to the recent outrage committed at Havana
on the American steamship Black Warrior.
We are happy to say that this message fully
meets our expectations. We do not doubt that
it will meet the expectations of the country.
Whilst it exhibits proper solicitude for the
preservation of peace, it also manifests due
regard to our national honor. The President
would allow to Spain the opportunity of making
US suitable reparation; but, in the absence OF
that, he would hold her to rigid accountability.
In this he ought, and we cannot doubt he will,
be sustained by the whole country. He prefers
an honorable peace, but is ready for war, if
necessity shall demand it. We have not the
space for further comments.
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trine. The creed of party, like general
principle, should apply wherever the facts bring
a case within its range. To admit the applica-
ton in one case and deny it in another, indie
pendenty of the dishonesty and immortality Of
such course, would destroy the integrity and
very existence of all party organization. We
do not mean to contend that party principle
should control beyond its proper scope. No
one has any right to complain of any differ
ence of opinion as to subject-matter, about
which there has been no sort OF agreement
heretofore 1t would be idle to expect uni
formity of opinion in any such case; 1t would
be tyranny to attempt to enforce it.
But where the principles in former days
adopted by the democratic party, when fairly
applied, do control and decide new matter, it
is the duty of that party to be consistent. The
Sentinel, without claiming for itself any pontf-
cal right of communication, has maintained,
and will continue to maintain, that the princi-
pies which heretofore have been adopted and
advocated by the democratic party do apply to
the questions Involved in the Nebraska bill.
We believe that the solemnly recorded princi-
pies Of the democratic party on the subject Of
slavery should constrain every democrat to
vote for that BILL With every disposition to
be charitable, we cannot see how any one can
believe to the contrary. We believe that the
resolutions, which without dissent and without
question have been adopted by the democratic
conventions composed Of representatives from
every State in the Union, would be violated by
refusal to vote for the Nebraska bill. So be
| lieving, we have argued with whatever of force
there was in us. We have commended, zeal
oasly, at least, that the proper and just con
struction of the democratic creed demands thai
every one belonging to the party should sup
port the bill, and that he who raises his voice
against it is false TO the obligations which have
been assumed by the democracy of the coun
try.
We have not denied the democracy of those
who for years have battled against the heresie'
of federalism, and who in times Of trial hereto
fore never faltered in an earnest support 0
democratic measures; but we can and MAJ
say to them, that the same doctrines to which
they have shown such devotion, and for which
they have so faithfully labored, in our view
clearly demand that they should sustain TIT
Nebraska bill.
/ It is the duty Of public press to urge, will
all the force it can command just and prope
views on all subjects discussed by it. If thu
parties to whom the argument is addresses
determine to pursue an opposite course, tn
responsibility is with them. The constituent
cies that commissioned them, and the grea
party in whose ranks they have served, will de
eide how far they have done their duty.
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JUDGE DOUGLASS CLOSING SPEECH
ON THE NEBRASKA BILL.

The speech Of Judge Douglas, which con-
cluded in the Senate the debate on the Ne
braska and Kansas bill, and which we COM
mence in our paper of to-day, is one of the
most powerful, convincing, and interesting
speeches ever delivered in that body. 1t crush
es freesoilism and freesoilers. 1t meets and
annihilates all their arguments; it scatters
their sophistries to the winds, and exposes the
falsity of their alleged facts. 1t was twelve
o'clock at night when Judge Douglas COM
menced his speech. The Senate had been in
session all day. Most men would have failed,
physically, if not mentally, under such circum-
stances but Judge Douglas spoke for several
hours-indeed, until near FIVE o'clock in the
morning, without tagging. His great speech
great in its manly tone, great in its compre-
hensive patriotism, in its courage, and its po-
litical learning-entitles him to the gratitude
of the whole country. We earnestly invite to
it the attention of our readers
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US- Mn. I K LuNDY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, fli act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements
E3- GEORGE ". MEARsoN is our authorized
agent to receive descriptions and advertisements,
IN Washington, Gsrgetown and Alexandria
G1- Mr.. GEoRGEE FRENCH, Bookseller, King
ceive adveitsementssnd subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procned at his counter every
morning.
&r- To accommodate ur advertisers we have
placed a box at the store ofMessrs. PATTERSON &
NAIRS, corner Of 9th street ad Pennsylvania ave.
nue.. Advertisements, or noices of responsible
persons deposited there before six o'clock, p m,
will appear in our issue ofthe net morning.
ED- Obituary and marriage notses must be en-.
dorsed by some person known TO th.publishers TO
insure their insertion.
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poned. It is due to NJ. de L'huys to say, that
he made many apologies; and he behaved to
us in the most friendly manner afterwards,
granting all we asked, &c. Bnt it IS the eti-
auette of every country inEurope. Our minister
is only an envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary. An ambassador is of higher
rank, as representing more Immediately the
sovereign power of his country, whatever that
may be.
There are thirty-five foreign representatives
at this court In rank, ours is next TO the last
of these Whereas, if we sent ambassadors,
which the Constitution of the United States
permits, we should take rank with the nations
of the earth, according to seniority, or date OF
the arrival of our representative Thus &C
curing greater facilities for the transaction OF
| business. Besides, we are among the great
nations of the earth, and in short time will
be perhaps the most powerful of any and it is
greatly to be desired that we should take our
proper position, and command their attention
in small as we'll as great things by our attitude.
spent part of last evening with Lamartine.
He lives in a pretty, but humble residence; and
we found him surrounded by men of letters and
distinguished persons of liberal views from
every land. He is still fne-looking man
his appearance and manner both remind one
of Henry Clay-frank, bold, and fearless. We
were happy to learn that his estate, which was
deeply involved by the sacrifices he made for
his country, is now, by his own extraordinary
industry and perseverance, nearly relieved from
debt Besides many other literary occupations,
he is engaged on life of Washington, which
will be published within this year.
Paris continues very gay. The Russian sub
/ jects, with the exception of the embassy are
| still here.
We had the honor to be presented to the
emperor and empress on the 9Th instant, and
we're present the same evening at a ball at the
Tuileries. The emperor is below the average
height and not handsome; but has cool,
calm, determined look, which cannot be mis-
| taken His wife is elegant in the extreme az
an empress, but still more charming as wo.
man. She is decidedly the handsomest woman
[ have seen in France. Her sweet voice and
engaging manners would win admiration even
we're she peasant girl. They lose none OF
their attractions in the atmosphere of royalty
in which she moves.
NY design is to join, if possible, a French
corps d'armee destined for the Danube. AS a
looker-on, shall not fail to chronicle events as
they occur, and to transmit an account OF them
by every opportunity. CRISIS.
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In senate--Wednesday March Is, 1854.
Mr.. BROWN presented the MEMORIAL of the
legislature OF Mississippi, asking the establish
ment OF mail route by law from Jackson direct
10 the counties on the seacoast of said State.
Messrs. SUMNER, SEWARD and FOOT pre-
scented remonstrances against the passage of the
Nebraska bill.
BILLS PASSED.
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration Of
the bill 10 promote the efficiency of the army by
providing retired list for disabled ofiaers; and
II was then passed-yeas %, nays TO-
The joint resolution from the House authorizing
the Secretary of the Treasury and the light -house
board 10 determine the site, plan, and mode OF
constructing the lighthouse on Cohassett rocks,
and for other purposes, was taken up and passed.
Mr.. PETIT from the Judiciary Committee
reported all 70 regulate the fees and compensa-
ton of the district attorneys in the courts Of the
United States for the Territories of Minnesota,
New Mexico and Utah; and the same was con-
sidered and passed.
RESOLUTION.
On motion by Mr.. STUART
Resolred, That the Committee ON Commerce be In
structed inquire into the expediency Of establishing
ports Of entry and delivery upon Lake superior within
the State Of Michigan.
VERMONT SENATOR
On motion Of MIR. PETIT, the Senate pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration of the resolution de-
claring that the Hon. S. S. PHELPS is entitled 10
retain his seat as senator from the State of YER
mont.
Mr.. FOOT addressed the Senate for an hour in
support of the resolution After which the SUBJ
ject was postponed
After executive session, the Senate pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration of the bill 10 authorize
the issue of registers to vessels owned by the
Accessory Transit Company" And the same
was considered and passed.
And then, on motion,
The Senate adjourned
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ABOLITION SANDERS ON THE NE
BRAsKA QUESTION.

Yesterday we published the admirable letter
of Judge Bronson in support of the Nebraska
bill. Our object in the publication of that letter
was to expose the mendacity of the abolition
press Their policy seems to be to represent
every distinguished man in the country as be.
ing opposed to that great measure, without re-
ference t., the truth of these statements. In
our exchanges of this morning we find state
ment going the rounds to the effect that Michael
G. Bright, esq, (brother Of the distinguished
senator from Indiana has just made a speech
against the Nebraska bill. We are happy to be
able to expose this fraud as promptly as we did
that against Judge Bronson, and from the same
source. We are permitted to publish the fol-
lowing letter, yesterday morning received:
MADISON, March 10, 1854.
DEAR Sin: am so much gratified by the
passage of. the Nebraska bill through the SEN
ate. that cannot resist the pleasure of con-
graduating you, who had so much to do with it,
upon the result. A fair, honest man, whose
fanaticism may be pardoned on the score OF
his sincerity, aided and urged on by design
ing politicians, who are the more To he blamed,
| Ct use q mild term,) because they know better,
may rant, and rave and rail, but the more they
agitate the more the people viii investigate;
and the more the measure is investigated the
I more it will be approved, and the higher will
be the appreciation Of those through whose in
strumentality it was brought about. You have
nothing 10 fear from it. The end must be that
measure so just in principle, so equal and
fair towards all portions Of the Union, cannot
fail of being triumphanty sustained; and you
will have the consolation of knowing, not only
that you have done your duty, but that your
course is approved by the great body Of the
people.
Very truly, your obedient servant,
NJ G. BRIGHT.
/ Hon. S. A. DOUGLAS.
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PARTY TESTS.

Ever since the adoption of our federal Con-
stitution, men who have had political views in
common have associated themselves together
and formed party organizations. Generally,
some articles of faith in which they concur are
published to the world, and they agree to act
together for the purpose Of advancing their
doctrines and elevating such advocates of them
as they may select to high official positions.
1t muct be conceded that, when any principle
or measure is adopted by party as an article
of its faith, no one who pretends to act within
such an organization has the right to deny
that such is a principle or measure of that
party 1t must also be admitted that it is the
duty Of each member Of that party to follow
that principle, when thus authoritatively an
nounced, wherever it may rightfully carry
him. 1t should be recognised wherever it can
be Justly applied, even though it should decide
questions which were not thought of when the
doctrine was first announced.
1t is the first duty Of great party to con,
form its principles with to Constitution of the
United States. 1t is it's second dnty to be con.
sistent with itself The members composing
it have the right to insist that ancient princi
pies, adopted in good faith, should still be
maintained, even though they should decide
new issues
Thus, if a strict construction of the Cohstitu
ton be adopted as doctrine of the democratic
party, and that great principle would decide a
question about which otherwise there might be
great difference of opinion, il would be clearly
the duty of that party to hold and maintain such
views on that subject as such q construction
would require. Ifany portion Of the party re
fused to assume any such attitude, the other.
might with good reason complain Of bad faith
They might with justice proclaim such .
course to be departure from democratic doc
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ns- Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy


for the Sick Headache, which has been recent
ly offered 10 the public, is attracting great at
tention not only by reason of the very satsfac-
tory testimonials 10 its efficacy which have been
volunteered by many who have been benefited by
it, but also because there are great number
Of people who are afflicted with the distressing
complaint, for which no medicine has before been
made public. DR.. Eastman, who discovered the
efficacy OF his remedy" is physician in this
city, in high standing, with large practice. He
is physician in whom great confidence is placed !;
and we do not wonder that his remedy for very
common disease, which has been SO long needed,
has attracted the attention of all sufferers from
headache who have heard Of it. From our own
knowledge Of DR.. Eastmans character and prac-
tice. we have no doubt tha, the medicine deserves
the favor il receives, and that it will prove be
great benefit TO all who may give it a trial.
Lynn Neqrs, December 90, 1852
For sale in Washington by e. D. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. March 10--6m
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sturdy men of New England win not suffer
themselves to be dictated to by their preachers.
AS we said some days since, when ministers
take the stump it is time for them to quit the
pulpit.
These anti-Nebraska parsons received re-
buke in the Senate, that cannot fail to crafty
every patriot and every citizen who is in favor
of divorce of church and State.
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Gilman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification of our
young beaux who wear red whskers or musta-
chos. Gentl.men IRE now seen going into our
har-drcssing saloons with hair, whskers, m.ista-
chos, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in five minutes they will appear on the street hay
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by a lustrous black, obtained by using GlLMAN's
DyE.-NortoM Herald.
For sale by 2. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington City
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lew SPRING GooDs.-P.

~ EIVv NOOAsSe - 1~'~
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks TO Senators and members of the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully socits
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Ves,ings in great varieties. have not in any
preyous season been so well prepared 10 offer 10
The closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, viii
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made IN inc
most approved style.
N. b. Sole egent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District. -
Ready made Clothing OF superior qushy, =.
INV own make. which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S--tf
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FROM A PARIS CORRESPONDENT.

We present, in another column, highly in
teresting letter from Paris. 1t is from most
valued, reliable, and accomplished friend. We
are pleased to see that he does full justice to
Judge Mason, our distinguished minister to
France He states at length Judge Mason's
reasons for not following Secretary Marcy's re-
concentrations in regard to dress, and those
reasons are most satisfactory.
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FENCING SCHOOL.
NIEDZIELSkI, late Major

u in the Hungarian army, instructs IN all tho
branches 1.-the healthy and gallant accomplish
ment OF fencing, as taught in Europe and America.
and now the fashionable accomplishment Of an
American gentleman, so conducive TO health,
graceful attitude, and defensive requirement.
Terms: Six lessons, So; ~ lessons, 50, in ad.
vance.
Near corner of Thir,een,h 81, and Penn. av.
Dec l5-d3m%
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Tcrrible steamboat Catastrophe.

LOUISVILLE, Mareh l5.-The steamer Reindeer
burst her fiue near Cannelton Indiana, yesterday
making terrible havoc among the passengers.
Fifty persons were killed or wounded, many being
blown into the river and drowned.
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M EW BOOKS At TAYLOR AND
In MISUNDERSTANDING of English Words ).

ny refer Mark Roget.
Urrs Circle ofthe Sciences, Nos l and 2.
Inc Constitutional Text. Book containing Sc
iecrnons rom the writings OF Daniel Webster.
The Cooks Own Book and Housekeepers, Re-
gisier. Bookstore, near 9th street.
r Mar rs
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Gelegrapbir.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

BY the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
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CO.. Mnsonic.-Hiram Lodge, No. 10, Will
hold stated meeting in the hail. First Ward, Friday
evening, the 18th inst Mar IA
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GRAND COMPLIMENTARY

CUP GUITARS, MARTINS and
- Firth. Hall & Co.'s.) and fresh lot OF Italian
Strings, for sale by w. G. ZANTZlNGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
Mar 15-3tf
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DISTRIBUTION or ARMS

Mr. BISSELL, from Inc Committee on Military
Affairs, by general consent reported bill provid-
ing for The distribution of arms 10 the several
States and Territories, according to the number
of their representatives, respectively in Congress
The bill was passed, and
The House adjourned.
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Prices of Admit ssi0n.-Orchestr seats T5 cents;
reserved seats 90 cents gentleman and two ladies' not
reserved) 81; rotunda seats, 25 cents.
Ushers will be in attendance TO conduct ladies and gen.
tlemen to their seats. 4H
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ON THURSDAY EVENING, March l6,
Will be performed the tragic play entitled
FAZyO, OR THE ITALIAN WIFE.
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Prices OF admission; Dress circle and parquette,
so cents reserved seats cents orchestra seats cents
family circle 25 cents third tier 90 cents colored gallery
25 cents; private boxes, So
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ALTERATION OF TIME.
Doors open at 7 o'clock.-Curtain will rise at
half past o'clock
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THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
In senate--wednesday, March rs. Iss.

FIRST SESSION.