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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy tor
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
TO the public, is attracting great attention, not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are 80 great number OF people who are af-
aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman. who discovered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed has atractedthe attention
Of all sufferers from headache who have heard of il.
From our own knowledge OF DR.. Eastmans char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor receives and thatit will
prove 10 be great benefit 10 all who may give it
a tral.-Lynm Nsios, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. D. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
New York Soft Convention at syracuse.

SYRACUSE Sept. 6-The New York convention
of the Soft shells announced 10 be Ia Id in this
ciiy for the nomination of State officers, met to-
day, and is fully attended. Governor Seymour
having formally declined a nomination, il is pro-
bable thai Preston King will be nominated as The
candidate Of the convention for Governor. Every
county, except three, have sent delegates TO this
convention opposed TO Nebraska
a.. sr SECOND DISPATCH
SYRACUSE, Sept. 6--Both Of the caucuses which
were held last night objected TO testing the con-
vention in regard to resolutions
A. a later hour, at the Globe Hotel, John Coch-
rane proposed resolution approving of squatter
soveignly, and against any attempt being made TO
repeal the Nebraska BILL or any allusion being
made' NJ
Mr. WEIGH Of the Buffalo Republic opposed
Cochrane's resolution, and in the course Of lis re-
marks upon the subject alluded TO Wes'brook's
broken faith in Congress.
Mr.. Westbrook, with great warmth. repealed the
charge, amid great excitement. A general row
was here imminent, butt blew over.
The Nebraska men appear TO be resolute. The
convent meets at Twelve.
Governor Seymours letter created great dis
may but probably he will be nominated. His
decnation is looked upon Bronson dodge.
Should Governor Seymour be nominated, he will
in all probability accept e
violent row is anticipated if the anti Nebraska
resolutions be passed. Rynders and his hackers
have resolved 10 leave the convention in that
event ~s
[LArER.]
The convention met at twelve, m. Lorenzo b.
Shepherd was elected temporary chairman, and a
committee TO nominate permanent officers APP
pointed. Shortly af err viii. the convention adj
journed 10 meet at g. p. m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
The German Turner Row--Examination be-
fore Mayor Conrad.

PHLApILPHn, Sept GA large throng Of Ger
mans assembled al the Mayors Office this morn
ing when there was a hearing Of tue prisoners ar
rested yesterday during the tight at Lemon Hill.
From the testimouyit appears that the disturbance
would probably have been slight, but for the ex-
citemrnt occssioned by III. officers fling their re-
volvers. Most Of the prisoners are strangers
principally from New York Their names are
Phillip Pesgel. Mat Weghmsn, Jacob Leiberi
Andrew Veiter, Charles Closts, Hartman Wed
hefmer, Henry Houck. Joseph Longbscker, Levi,
Gemme. Wins Ropp, Frederick Myers, WIN. Ro
minger, August Hsudman, Seybold Sield. Ernes,
Weber, Fred Diimsn, WIN. Kreu~rr. Charles Foe
kenbrcuck and Jacob Petsey. The hearing is still
going on.
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that the New York Tribune, ID order to sus-
tain its cause has wilfully misguided the highest
authority, or has yielded SO far to prejudice as
to make an assertion on insufficient authority.
In either case it is unworthy of confidence and
respect. The Tribune with all the caution Of
an old trickster, is at last fairly caught and it
must expect to share the fate of woodcock
taken in lis own syringe.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
New York Market.

NEW YORK. SEPT. G.--Fiour.-There ia a DEE line
of l2l cents per barrel on State and Ohio, with
sales at % 50t6S9 Sta for State.
Southern is steady, with sales of 1880 barrels
at yesterdays rates.
Wheat is firm, with sales OF 10000 bushels,
Corn is easier, but not lower, with sales of 5000
bushels.
whisky-sales OF Ohio at $4,000, and prison
at 39@40.
Pork is dull. Beefis dull.
Stocks are better Money is unchanged. Ex-
change is firm at 01GI93.
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Prom tie South.

COLUMBIA, Sept. 6.-The deaths in Charleston
during The past week have been foriy-nine, OF
which number twenIy-sx we re of yellow fever.
Savannah and Charleston papers, which have
been received, say that the fever is assuming a
more manageable form.
The new Orleans papers OF Thursday, which
have been received, say that Mr.. Kendall post.
master, has Withdrawn the Objectionable portion
OF his card which caused the resignation Of the
clerks in the Office.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

p6S The "ChrcAeo TMEs," large daily,
has made its appearance under the editorial
charge Of James w. Sheahan, our talented
townsman. 1t is thoroughly democratic, adj
vocatipg Estate Rights and Popular Sover-
eighty" The editor yields an able pen, and
his experience in Washington politics will
make the Times a relsble source Of informa.
ton for the northwest. Mr.. Sheaban has our
best wishes for its success.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

Giiman's Hair Dye has made IFS appearance
in our city, very much TO the qualification Of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Genfl.men now seen gong into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musia-
chios and eyebrows of al imaginable coors, and
in i've minutes they will appear on the street hav.
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMAs's
DYK.-NorfoN Herald.
For sale by z. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washi, gtv, Guy
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

New YORK, Sepi. 5-The returns which have
been received oil the Vermont election, yesterday
Indicate that Judge Boyce has been elected gov
eraor, Ryland Fletcher lieutenant governor, and
Henry M. Bates treasurer, all wings, and opposed
TO the Nebraska bill. f3lt7
James Meacham, member of the present Con-
gress, has been elected in the first ssional
district.
Considerable doubt exists as 10 whether the
democrats have elected single senator. The
legislature is largely wing.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

SYRACUSE. Sept 6--Peter Cougar called the
convention 10 order. Lorenzo b. Sheppard was
chosen as temporary chairman.
Mr.. Rynders moved that all delegates be ad-
mitled, unless specially objected TO. Agreed.
Messrs. Ludlow, from Suffolk and Mann are
prominent candidates for President The conveD-
lion adjourned I'LL 3 O'Clock. when the election of
prominent officers will be first in order Thus far
the custom.h house party are ahead,
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xS- special Notice.--IiEN

xS- Special N otice.--liENRY'S INVIGOkATiNG
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prcstrat genital
debility nervous affections. &C., &C. fully described In
another column of this paper, to which the reader
ierred 81 bottle bottles for S. si~ bottles for 3d.
$l6 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the gen,ial
Prepared only by s. f. COHEN, No. 3 franklin Row,
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country and by
W. II. GILMAN, Washington, D. G.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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Nuti1es.
s9 stimulat,ng Ii

H1- Stimulating Eminent, as prepared
at Gilmans drug store Il deserving the highest
incubation for Chronic and Acute Rheumal
IL seldom ever fails to give speedy and permanent
lief This Liniment has heen prepared by T. D. Gilman
chemist Of this city for many years since ntrud
ton has been extensively used by many OF the most
spectacle families In me District and vicinity to whom
In curn, Rheumatism, in elderly persons who had
been sufferers for long time 1t originally made for
horses for the OF laneness saddle gals, &C. Is
much used for such purposes, being invauale
article wherever Liniment Is required either for
beaa AIrv
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Duel In CIncinnatl-slaves Abscond

CINCINNATI, Sept. Ga young man by the name
OF Short OF this city. Yesterday fatally wounded
in a duel by Peacock, young lawyer. The duel
was fought on the Kentucky side, aud about girl
the latter had engaged 10 marry.
Nine slaves have absconded from Boone county,
Kentucky, and It IL supposed, are concealed some
where IN Cincinnati
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Anti-Nehrrska Gathering.

MAcHrAs, MASs. Sept. GA large and enthusi-
ssiic anti Nebraska meeting was held last aiyhi.
They nominated the Rev. James A. Milliken
to Congress from the sixth district. in opposition
TO Fuller, the democratic candidate for reelection.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Hot Weather.

NORFOLK. Sept 6--The weather here is excess
sivcly hot, but The health OF the city is good
BALTIMORE, Sey,. G-The thermometer stands
here to day at $50. and il is as dry as powder.
PHlIApLPBIA, SEPT. G. The thermometer here
stands at 93o. IL is scorching hot.
NEw YORK, Sept. 6--The thermometer indicates
9le in the shade.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
THE BREvooRT HOUSE,
FIFTH AVENUE, CORNER OF 8TH ST., NEW YORK.
THIS EsrAB LIsMENT, FINISHED


and furnished, with all the modern con rni-
ences and comforts, will be opened for the r.cep-
ton Of permanent or transient visitors, on Tues
day. the fourth OF September. II will be con-
Quoted entirely on the French plan, with restsu.
rant attached, or meals sent to rooms. The cater
ing departments will be exclusively under the d.
rprtIon of Mr.. Ssnderson, late Of the College
Hotel. Familir~ desirous oirugagiug apartment
can do 80 by applying the Office OF toe hotel, or
to the proprietor. CURTIS JUDSON,
Sept limo OF the New York Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
THE CA RS

LEAVE wAsHINoroS FOR BALT1NoRE at 9 and
81 O'Clock, a. ~, and and 8 o'cock, p. m. The
fret and 9Th trains conneci with the north.
LEAVE BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON at a. and
9 O'Clock. a. M, aud aud O'clock D. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
aud Alexandra cars.
ADAMS & cos EXPRESS
LEAVES WAsHISGToN FoR BALTIMORE AND THE
NORTH at 5 o'clock, p. M; for the Souri, at 2
o'clock, p. IN.
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yellow Fever FIN savannah.

SAVANNAH, Sept. 6-The number Of deaths in
this city yesterday were twenty.lhree, thirteen OF
which were by yellow fever, Number Of deaths
during the week, one hundred and twenty-three--
by yellow fever sevenly-two.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

NOrtCE.-The co-psrtnershIp heretofore
IN existing under the firm Of sHEkELL& BAfLEY
has been tins day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business OF the late hrm will be iquida,ed by
JAMES II. SHEKELL
WAsuIraTos d1Rba q, 1854
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

stanley's psintisg.--The "Panorams Of the
Western wilds" will be exhibited, for the first
time in public, his evening. at the National The
aire. Mr.. Stsulcy's reputation as an artist and a
man OF science renders il unnecessary for us TO
say word TO induce full house. We have no
doubt tina, the audience will meet his expecta-
tons on this occasion, and we assure all that
they will suffer no disappointment
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
a m us tnls.
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
O O NJ Q E r. IT,


. . NJ Q II H II,
ON FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT 8, 1854,
All CARUSIS SALOON,
MILE VALERY GOMEZ,
Prima Donna Absolute, from The Royal Italian
Opera, Madrid;
CARLO FELICE, OF Geneva,
Lately from the Italian Opera, New York;
ASSISTED BY
MILE CAMILLA URSO Vioinst,
The won er Of the age, who performing al
the Concerts Of Md'me Sontag;
MONSIEUR SIGISMUND wOLowSKI,
Pianist;
MONSIEUR FRANCIS DUAL, Manager
Tickets 81 each; 10 be had al the principal
Music Stores, Browns Hotel, and at the door.
Doors open at 7 O'Clock. Concert 10 commence
at s clock precisely.
rs The Piano used on this occasion will be
from the very favorably known establishment Of
Mr.. Richard Davis. Of this city.
Sept 6-3 WTh&Fn
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suit for a Coon.-About six months ago

suit for a Coon.-Abont six months ago a
large, saucy-ookihg coon was caught on the land
ing near the library Of the House OF Representa-
uves, by Charles w. Stewart, who had much
difficulty in bsgging the distinguished stranger.
lie took The animal home, and "ihe children
sooa made Off play thihg more attractive than
a gam-elsstic, crying or laughing baby. But Mr.,
Il. II. MaIymsn claimed that the coon belonged
10 him, and, Ly virtue Of writ ofrepevin, seized
on the living property. AT the time of the capture
we dolly annosnced the fact, and now have TO shy
that a lawsuit is pending. Mr.. Stewart has en-.
gagged Mr. Radcliffe TO defend bis side Of the easel
The trial however, will no, take place for severs.
months to come.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

District Penitentiary.--There are now sew
enty nine convicts IN this institution ten OF whom
are women. the whues and blacks OF this sex be-
ing in the same quarters There should be ma
iron 10 this female department.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Akia Safled

NEW York, Sept. 6.-The royal mail steamship
Asia sailed to-day, AT two O'Clock, with ninety
passengers and 81 .0S5.000 in specie.
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Movements OF ocean steamers.

Bsuks of the District.-The following are the
ONLY Banks in the District having Offices of rede D
ton in Washington and conducted by responsible
stockholders:
Corporation of Georgetown p. c. dis
Bank Of Commerce, and Farmers and
Mechanics Bank, Georgetown par.
Bank Of Metropolis par.
Bank Of Washington par
Exchange Bank, Seiden, Wuhers & Coz y. c. dis
Farmers 81 Merchants Bank, Statham,
Smithson a. Co. 4 p. c. dis.
Patriotic Bank par
Arlington Bank, az street, par.
ns~Th above list TO be corrected from time TO
time
North and South Carolina money bought at II
per cent
Virginia, Maryland Pennsylvania, and New
York at 4 per cent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

Glenwood Ccmetery,-Though this new bu.
rial place has been open only month, II has
already, from its retirement, and beauty OF situa'
ton, and establishment, become popular with the
public.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

Death from sunstroke.-A young man, named
John Curtis, recently Of this city, was FRUSTRATED
by a stroke OF the sun on Monday afternoon, while
waiting at the Baltimore railroad station for his
wife, whom he expected to arrive ia the train.
He fingered until Tuesday morning, when he
died
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
THE POST OFFICE.

THE POST OFFICE.
THE NoRTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL IL opened nj
o'clock, a. m, and "A p. M; closes at 4, p. m.
and 9, p. m.
The GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL 10 opened ats, a. m.
closes AT 6. D. m. The Southern Mail, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 p m.
closes AT Q, p. m.
The NORTHWESTERN Man is open at u, p. m;
closes at 3, p. m.
The wKsTERS MAIL is open at o'clock, a. m. !;
closes at 3, p. m.
The NORFOLK Mail arrives at IL, p. m; closes
at 2, p. m, daily except Sundays.
The CsLIFoSNA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th of each month, at 2, p. m.
WARRENroS MAIL arrives at IL, a. m. closes
at 10. q. m.
wARsENros srRINes arrive at IL, a. M: closes
al 10, a. m, and 9, p. m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
nIaNos roa SAFE AND RENT.-Th,

I subscriber has in store very handsome Rose
wood PIauo, seven octsVes, which VIII be dis
posed of accommodating terms. Also, to
rent, two fine instruments.
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
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Markets.

BALTIMORE, Sept 6-Flour firm, and scarce
sales of Howard street At 50; City Mills, al 81 2s
Wheat; sales Of good 10 prime red at 81 COG
81 II; white, al 81 10. Corn; sales of white, al
s0C0s3 cents yellow NJ s0as5 cents
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

TUE GRisr FEVER AB.TINo.--T The suction sale
Of tickets, at Castle Garden, on Tuesday, was
thnly attended. Three dollars is the price
throughout the house, and tie premium tor choice
seats ranged from rs cents to 81. Comparatively
few seats were sold.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

A MUSICAL ESTHusIAsr writes 10 a Cincinnati
editor 10 know whether in the event Of the beer
bill coming into operation, he will be allowed 10
| refresh his memory with few passages Of Meyer.
beer on Sunday. The question should be pu, to
| the mayor himself
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

p. T. BARNuM has been engaged TO deliver the
annual address before the delaware County Ag-
ricultural Soceiy. at Delhi. on the 2lst instant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

ANoNo rue PAs>ENeEss by the Pacific arrived
a, New York on Sunday, was Beverly c. Ssun
der-, recently collector OF the port Of San Fran
cisco
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

SLAYER LosT.-The last advces from Havana
report the loss Of SLAYER the south coast reefs
OF the Isles of Pines. Only seven Africans, the
captain, and one of the crew were saved.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Library Of Congress Among the old

Library Of Congress- Among the old and
valuable works in this library, are tiles OF the
DAILY AdreytiSer, from 1880 10 1904, delivered to
any person within the bills Of mortality al one
penny per singh paper" il was 1T first devoted
wholly TO adveuisemo nis, but the news feature
was Afterwards added. The following is the pub
hsner's notice.
"LondoR: Printed by Matthew Jenesu, over
against the Back Gate o.: -. Sepu!cr.'s Church.
in Pye corner, near West Smiih6eid. where adj
vertisements of moderate length are taken in at
two shIllings each also al $. Hsrdings, The Bible
aud Anchor, on the pavement in ST. Martins
Lane; and z. Cstern's, he Bible in Pope's Head
aliey, CornLin.'
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
Sudden Death.

ALBANY, Sept. Mrs Genera. Stewart, Of Bal
timore, died suddenly, last night, on board the
steamer Hendrick Hudson. while at the wharf.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
The Centre Market was established BY the

The Centre Market was established by the
city councils fiftytwo years ago. The act pro
vided for daily markets, Sunday excePted) In
1926 the buildings were extended from Eighth to
Ninth street, west. plan for a new structure
ha. been adopted, but the architect, who is now
10 California, has no, prepared the specifications.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

Motley Trio.-The other day, TN Irish
woman German, and negro, were arraigned
before a magistrate, TO answer TO the charge Of
riot, or squabble of some kind among themselves
The German could not speak Anglo-American,
and so he addressed the squire in the language OF
his fatherand, accompanied by violent ges,icula-
TONS as if TO give force TO his defence. The
negro was too much in oxicated to render his
version Of the occurrence, and was ordered 10
sit down, when he soon fell into profound SUM
Der. But, 10 the Irish woman, tongue never
run faster. Poetry has J;a, and surprising that
prose has, likewise her words trampied on one
ano,her's heels as they leaped from her capacious
mouth. "Speak slower, Miss Judy" inpored the
justice. "Yes, yer honor" said she, as if she IN
tended 20 comply with the request; but, ratified on
faster fposslb than before. The words na-ger,
and the Deichman" were her theme. as she
paced up and down the Office, ever and anon
wipng the thick gatherings of perspiration from
her rCddy face.
The proceedings were cut short by the squire 9
making them understand. in some way, that they
must all give security for their future good be-
havior.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

GREAT RAILROAD SPEED.-A few days ago, the
Buffalo Express train on the New York and Erie
Railroad ran from su-quehannah 10 Ho'nrllsvIe,
l42 miles, in l6o minutes, including stops
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

x0- The sudden and serious illness Of one
Of our carriers on Tuesday night will explain
why many of our city subscribers failed to get
their papers yesterday morning.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

Col M.SyrrsSy arrived OF Milwaukee on ths
ID instant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

ar- TEACHERS OF SCHOOLS, public
ana private, are invited 10 attend the afternoon
exhibitions of
STANLEY'S WESTERN wILDS,
AT The NATIONAL THEATRE,
On Friday ana Saturday.
Doors open at three O'Clock, Exhibition at four.
Pupils, coming with their Teachers, will be
charged TEN cents each. Sept
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

SHIpwREcK.-!The ship Shannon, 600 tons bur-
then. Glasgow, with her cargo, together valued at
al 100000, was burned at sea, August Sd, on her
passage 10 Montreal. Her crew and passengers
were all saved. The FIRE is supposed to have had
its origin in spontaneous combustion of some part
Of the cargo.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

RETURN OF THE MoRMoSs-A western paper
says that few days since train, composed of
nine wagons and fifty persons, crossed the Mis-
souri, eastwardly in search OF new home. They
had left Salt Lake city on account of the oppres-
sion and immortality Of their church.