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MIR. Guthrie at Home.

AT large meeting, (says the Kenhlckian
published at Covington,) recently held in Frank
fort, of the democratic members of the Ken
lucky Legislature, and other prominent demo
Gratis from various portions Of the State, reso
luton offered by Colonel II. G. Harris, of this
city, endorsing Mr.. Guthrie as an able cham
pion of the democratic party, and approving his
course as Secretary of the Treasury, was unani
mously adopted. Our friends abroad will see
by this that the lion-hearted democracy Of old
Kentucky clings to the secretary as the no
blest Roman of them all'n
The foregoing paragraph is from the Wash
ington Ursion of Sunday morning We are per-
mitted to give the subjoined letter from dis
tinguished democratic member Of the senate 0,
Kentucky, which will show how far the demo
cratic caucus were disposed to endorse Mr.
Guthrie as the noblest Roman of them all. y
The sound democracy of Kentucky have no
more sympathy with Mr.. Guthrie's interference
IN New York politics than they had with him
when he permitted himself to be led by the
wings of Kentucky, in their wild and reckless
system of slack-water improvement which en-
tailed upon the State its present enormous debt,
and which the "lio,-heared" democracy OF
that State have always in solid column op-
posed and condemned.
FRANKFORT, January 10, 1854.
"DEAR Sir: In a caucus held last night by
the democrats, Governor Powell was renomi-
mated as the democratic candidate for senator.
No other name was put in nomination. am
sorry to say there was q want Of harmony in
the meeting-not in reference to the nomina-
ton or anything connected with it, but in re-
gard to some resolutions offered by General
Pitcher, endorsing the administration and Mr..
Guthrie IN particular. There was a good deal
Of useless discussion, which tended to infame
the minds of some present, and which resulted
in Pitchers Withdrawing all of his resolutions
H. Q. Harris then offered a resolution approx
ing the report of the Secretary of the Treasury,
which was adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
Previous to Pitchers resolution being Of
fered, Gholson offered resolution endorsing
President Pierce's inaugural and message,
which was adopted unanimously. was ex.
tremely sorry to see Pitchers resolutions
brought in. He pas certainly labo,ing under
a mistaken notion regarding the sentiments of
the people touching the Bronson affair.
As democrat of the highest stamp, Mr.
Guthrie is entitled to the highest gratitude of
his party for his devotion to its principles; but
there is no good reason why the democrats
should not condemn him and all others for
their officious intermeddling with matters not
belonging to them. 1t was an unfortunate mis-
take Of Guthrie and the President, and the less
that is said about it, the better it will be for
the party. If, however, those who are willing
to become the ready slaves of Guthrie, will per-
sist in bolstering him for his conduct in the
New York affair, the consequences be upon
their own heads Yours &c.''
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DEATH OF THE RUSSIAN MINISTER.

NJ. de Bodisco, the minister of Russia to this
government, died yesterday, at his residence in
Georgetown. He had resided in this District
for many years. He was well known and
highly esteemed by our citizens. The New
York Tribune says:
"He must be about seventy years of age,
was Wallachian noble by birth, and first en-
tered the public service in Russia about fifty
years ago. without fortune, endowed with some
knowledge of the French language, and a
plain handwriting. He began in the bureau
Of the minister Of foreign affairs at St Peters
burgh, in the lowest or 18th class Of the tschin,
or official hierarchy, which embraces all branch
class as privy councillor, or in military valu-
alton, as lieutenant general
"During his long diplomatic career, he never
affixed his name to any act or treaty concluded
by him, nor was he ever employed by the gov
eminent on any occasion of special import
ance. He owed his good fortune principally
to having been attached in the quality of Sec
rotary to Count Sechtelen, who, after the secret
interview at Abo, in 1912, between the Empe-
| ror Alexander and Bernadotte, the elected he
reditary Prince of Sweden, resided in the quail
| ity of an imperial commissioner at the head
quarters of the prince during the campaign Of
l8l2'I3. With Count Setchtelen, Mr.. Bodisco
went to Paris, and thence to Vienna, during
the famous congress which settled the affairs
Of the continent. The count was appointed
| the Russian envoy at the court Of Stockholm,
and Mr.. Bodisco first secretary of legation.
Count Sechtelen enjoyed great favor with the
Emperors Alexander and Nicholas, and on his
death-bed some l8 years ago recommended
his secretary to the sovereign.
"Afier the decease Of his generous bene-
| factor, Mr.. Bodisco was for some time charge
d'afaires at Stockholm, whence he was sent in
the capacity of minister to Washington. A
few years after his arrival here, he married Miss
| Williams, of Georgetown, young American
lady of remarkable beauty. BY her he has
seven small. children, besides three grown-up
nephews, and niece Of whom he always took
paternal care.
Mr.. Bodisco is distinguished by remarkable
financial abilities. Through the liberality Of
I his former patron, and the Russian govern
ment, he accumulated a considerable capital
during his long service in Europe, which, joined
to an intelligent economy of his large salary
here, (nlore than twenty thousand dollars yearly
enabled him, In this country, to carry on specu.
lations on large scale IN lands and stocks,
and especially In the loans for the Mexican
war. His property must exceed half . million
Of dollars"
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NEWS FROM EUROPE.

Our readers will find, under our telegraphi
head, q synopsis Of the interesting news brough
by the British steamer Niagara from Liver
pool, which arrived at Halifax yesterday.
. Much space is given to the efforts which
England, France, Austria, and Prussia have
made, and are still making, to put an end te
the war between Russia and Turkey. But
looking to the real origiu of that war
and considering the consistent pertinacity o.
the Russian government and the characte,
Of the Russian emperor, we have no idea thai
any permanent adjustmentcan be accomplished
A hollow and temporary truce is all that can b.
effected, for the heart Of the Czar Nicholas is
in our judgment, determined to turn the Blacl
sea on the south, and open way to the cas-
and to the Mediterranean. We have alway
regarded the casus 6clli in this light; ant
we infer that the people Of England regard i
in the same light, from the indications which
have been given of public sentiment, and from
the rise in breadstufs which the Niagara re
ports.
The English and French fleets have at length
been ordered to the Black sea to check the
operations Of the Russian navy. This fact is
important as well as significant Year after
year the Russians have been struggling to turn
the Black sea on the north, but the strong de-
fences Of the Caucasian mountains, and the
resolute courage of their inhabitants, have thus
far blocked up that road to the east BY a
sudden movement Russian force might be
sent across the Black sea into Asia; but Eng
land and France can send squadrons through
the Dardanelles, which could cut off and starve
out a Russian force in Asia, which depended
on the navigation of the Black sea for supplies
and reinforcemeuts. Russia wishes to avoid
such hazard, and she wishes to obtain com.
mand of the Mediterranean. To accomplish
these things, she must take Constantinople; and
if it be true that Prussia and Austria have united
with England and France in good faith, and
with determined purpose to preserve the in.
tegrity of the Ottoman empire, the car may
possibly see that he must wait while before
he can accomplish his long cherished purpose
But that is all he will do, if we understand the
matter correctly.
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THE VERMONT SENATORIAL CUES
TON.

Pressing engagements have not permitted us
to scrutinize the course of the debate in the
Senate touching the right Of Senator Phelps to
the seat he occupies. Indeed, we have not
been able to give the question involved an atten,
tive consideration, by examining the precedents
which former legislation furnishes. Under
these circumstances, we lay before our readers
with much pleasure, an article on the Vermont
case, from the pen of gentleman Of great pc
litical experience, who has rendered valuable
services to his country and to true democratic
principles 1t will be found in another column,
over the signature of /" Virginius."
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BgpThere is an eastern tale of a magician
who discovered, by his incantations, that the
philosopher stone lay on the bank of a certain
river, but was unable to determine its locality
more definitely. He therefore proceeded along
the bank with piece Of iron, to which he APP
piled successfully all the pebbles he found. As
one after another they produced no change in
the metal, he flung them into the stream. At
last he hit upon the object Of his search, and
the iron became gold in his hand, But alas
ne had become 80 accustomed to the touch
and 60" movement that the real stone was in
voluntarily thrown into the river after the others,
and lost to him forever. think this story wen
allegorizes the fate Of the coquette. She has
tried and discarded so many hearts that at
length she throws away the right one from pure
force of habit.-Spira Of the Times.
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The following nominations by the President
Of the United States were recently confirmed
by the Senate
b. B. French, of Washington, Commissioner
Of Public Buildings, oice William Easily, re.
signed.
Robert H. Clements, Benjamin X. Morsell,
David Saunders, Nicholas Van Zandt, Robert
White, and Benjamin B. French, to be justices
Of the peace for the eountyof Washington and
the District Of Columbia.
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supreme Court Of the United States.
MONDAY, January %, 1854.

James Fl. Thompson and Rufus P. Spalding
esqs., of Ohio; William Henry Norris, esq, Of
Maryland, and Isaac N. Arnold, esq, Of I'LL.
nois, were admitted attorneys and counsellors
Of this court.
No. 48. John McDonogh's executors ct al.
appellants, ps. Mary, Murdoch and others The
argument Of this cause was commenced by
Messrs. Brent and May, for the appellants.
Adjourned till tomorrow at IL o'clock.
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pJ We are requested to say that in conse-
quence of severe illness in the family of the
Hon. Linn Boyd, the Speaker of the House Of
Representatives, the reception Of himself and
lady, announced for this evening, is necessarily
postponed
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Mons. Julien.

He mingles with the music-stream
In all its varying tides,
And when subdued, il seems 10 rest, -
Like zephyrs on the waveletAs breast
He DER lis surface glides;
But when Nations voice to speak,
The passion strain il takes,
Like rushing surge by winds opprest, =
He rises on its widest crest,
And rules the storm he makes.
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ma Communications must al,cdys be ac-
companied By the names Of The authors. We
cannot hold ourselves responsible for the return,
Of such as zoe decline to publish.
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Senate-Monday, January %, 1854.
to-day. M
On motion by Mr.. PETIT the Committee on
Private Land Claims were allowed to employ a
clerk.
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1S~ Mr.. GEORGE Z. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandra, is our authorized agent TO re.
ceive advertisements and subscriptions Single
morning.
HS- Mr.. E. X. LuNDy, bookseller Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
nS- GEORGE w. MEARsoN Is our authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
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vacancy, the appointment was not to endure,
as Mr.. Phelps supposes, until the Legislature OF
the State should not only haze the capacity to
act, but should act lin other words, until new
appointment was actually made.
Now, if such had been the intention Of the
trainers of the Constitution, would they have
employed the words used in the Constitution I?
Who better understood the import Of words
than Madison and Hamilton, and Morris, the
latter of whom gave shape to the Constitution
How much more proper and easy would it have
been to have said that these temporary appoint
ments by the executive should continue until
the State legislatures should fill the vacancies
That is Mr.. Phelpss doctrine. But such was
not the object of the wise men who formed the
Constitution. They intended, in case Of vacan-
cies in the Senate, lat best small body,) that
each State should be represented temporarily,
until the actual assembly Of the State legisla.
ture in session, which was to fill the vacancy,
and when the executive appointment ceased.
The actual meeting Of he legislature termi-
mated tho temporary appointment and left the
vacancy TO be filed. BESIDES, this provision,
giving to one individual 80 important an ap-
pointment as that Of senator, ought to be con-
strued strictly and not by enlarging and ex-
tending it. All equivalents might be rejected.
The Senate, in case like this, can take no
such liberty with constitutional provisions, az
the judges often do as well with constitutional
compacts as with acts Of the ordinary legisla-
ture. Legal subtletics and refnements are to
be disregarded. The Constitution, as written,
must be the guide; and as It expressly declares,
in SO many words, that the appointment shall
be temporary, and continue until the meeting
ofthe legislature, il follows inevitably, as ne.
cessary consequence, that, when they do actually
the temporary appointment ceases
and there is a vacancy 10 gil. This is the
manifest meaning and intention Of the words Of
the Constitution, or they mean nothing.
Whether the Legislature then acts or not, is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20
MARK FITS.
Remarkable Suicide.


A correspondent of the Cleveland Plaindealer,
krtng from Clyde, Ohio, on the 9th ut., gives
IN account of singular case of suicide. A man
AIMED CLANCY IL. Reynolds, of that place, went
nto the woods to work in his usual spirits, and
Eas found hung dead by his pocket handkerchief
$ttached to limb. When found his hands were
D his pockets, and there were marks of a
Struggle on the ground, though his head was but
little higher than if he sat in a chair. 1t appear
"a that, after going into the woods, he had endea
Sored to fell tree, but it lodged on another,
then he tried to fell another upon ii, and thus
ping it to the ground, but the tree fell the wrong
1ay and another was tried with the same result.
ii In memorandum book in his pocket was found
DC following article:
e ~ am tired of life. The Lord suffers every
Ding 70 go against me. These three trees all
IL the contrary way; yet it is not ON that ac-
punt that am about to commit this deed. |
hpute nothing to my pr 'sent wife, but it is DIFF
cul Y with my first wife thai causes this act.
My sons live in Whiteside county,
u. have concluded not TO go there, as | shall
fe Col. Seeey and shoot him upon sight.
pncluded this the best course. | hope my wife
Ill not lay this too much to heart. and that sac
bill find friends in this hour of affection"
He had been married to his last wife only about
pur months, and depended on days work for the
Pipport of his family.
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CONEliISs
MAsrIiNnrnx. MApru I5th

WASHINGTON, MARCH 18th.
sENArE.-The bill TO promote the efficiency Of
tne army by providing a retired list for disabled
ofheers, which was twice laid over for want OF n
quorum was again taken up and passed,by yeas
b, nays ID.
Alter the doors were opened, the bill To autho-
fize the issue OF registers to vessels owned by
the Accessory Transit Company was taken up
and passed. Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE House
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Bridges took the hoor and proceeded to
discuss the Nebraska bill, and was followed by
MIR. Brooks, both in favor OF the BILL
Messrs. Petit and Caskie followed ON the gem
eral merits of the bill, when Mr.. Walbridge an
nounced that there an important message on
the table from the President in relation to the re-
cent outrage on our commerce by the Spanish
authorities of Cuba, and ON motion the commit
tee rose.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20

The SURVEYING PARTY OF LIEUTENANT
STRAIN, L. 5. N.-The last adyices from Cen
trail America and the L, S. sloop of war Cyane,
commander Hollins, have created painful appre
tensions in Washington relative TO the possible
fate of the surveying party leaving the Cyane,
under the command of Lieutenant Strain. TO ex-
plore a route for ship canal over the lsthmus of
Darien. Tits party consists of Lieut.. ). Mr..
Garland a son of Col. Garlanl, L. 5. A., Pas
sed Midshipman Truxon, and twenty -four men.
Their route was over region in which hostile
and very treacherous savages are accustomed to
range. Before starting, we learn from their
friends in Washington, they were forcibly eau
toned by the Secretary of the Navy to guard
themselves against these sayages, and were arm
ed at all points for their protection. 1t seems
that they have not been heard of for an undue
time and all efforts from the Cyane to learn OF
their precise position have resulted only in pain
full apprehensions for their safety on the part OF
the officers of that ship. We are, however, sat
isfed that at the Department it is conceived that
they have taken some unfrequented route and
that they are amply able to defend themselves a
gainst hostile Indian demonstrations.-Vds
Star,
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Important from Merico.


1 NEW ORLEANS, March 14.-The steamer
exas has arrived here, bringing highly mpor
PINT advices from Mexico. The Picayune had
pliers and papers from the city of Mexico to the
Dr..
The revolution at Acapulco under Alvarez was
freading with fearful rapdty notwithstanding
e efforts OF the government TO quell it.
The fort was still in possession of the revolu-
lonists. Gen. Alvarez has thus far been sue
fssful in keeping the forces of Santa Anna from
aarchlng into Acapulco The mountain troops
pissed by Alvarez remain faithful under their lea
frs and form powerful army. Gen. Alvarez is
! person of pure Indian extraction, and posses
fd great wealth and influence with those dwell
6 In the mountains and around Acapulco.
In addition to two thousand troops sent by
anita Anna to oppose Alvarez, there was still an
her force of two thousand raised, which would
Eoceed to Brazos, and should these be found in
heient the number would be increased to ten or
Nelve thousand, preparations for whose departure
ere already made
Two schooners sent by Santa Anna to blockade
capuico had arrived at their destination and the
ut now under blockade
IL was reported that the foreign ministers had
'iouhced the new na' ig ition act of reciprocity
men nc was generally viewed with disgust.
mere was runor current at the departure of
lexas' that the Mexican government had ac-
P,ed the amendments to the Gadsden treaty
a ~, by President Pierce.
ne importers of merchandise had declared
Fehst certain DEGREES lately issued.
several conspiracies had been discovered of
p'a'hs and supercargoes of vessels who had
en prohibited acting as their own consignees.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20
4rchbisb0D HupbeS and Cuba.

The Washington Star is credibly informed that
HHrchbsop Hughes, who recently visited Havana
llll probably do his best to direct the Cath
4 &c interest in the United States. towards the ac-
lnsltlon of Cuba. He says the condition of things
| ere cannot exist; that as the incapacity OF the
Fyernmrnt to administer the affairs of the island
Pcreases .impostions and restric ions are impos-
Y and that nothing but the degration and i'm
fclhty of the Creole population prevents them
fom shaking off their yoke.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20
4 Court Martial on DR.. Steiner, u. s. A

The War Department (says the Washington
Starr have ordered Court Martial upon Assis-
tant Surgeon Joseph NJ. Steiner, U. 5. A., for
killing his commander Maj. Arnold, not long
since, it will be recoected. They are to assem-
BILE at Austin, Texas on the 18th of April. DIR.
S. is supposed to be in the hands of tho civil au-
thorities of Texas, and it is not anticipated that
he will refuse to deliver himself up to be tried for
his military offence. The affray, which resulted
in the death OF the lamented Arnold, wit
messed but by a single other individual, SER
geant. rho has since deserted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20
A rich Iein Of COpper

Has just been discovered in Georgia, near the
Skies Gold mine. 1t is thirty feet in thickness,
A number of important discoveries have also been
made in Knox county, Tenn. In Bount county.of
the latter State, anthracite coal Of excellent quail
yIhas also been discovered on the line of
the Raben Gap Railway. The announcements
of the finding of veins of mineral wealth in vari-
Gus parts of the Union are so frequent as to at
tract very little of the attention, which, if true,
they deserve.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20

Private advices from Mexico state that the
Archbishop of Mexico has been summoned to
Rome by the Pope to answer certain charges
brought against him.
Santa Anna acknowledges the authority of the
Pope in the matter. 1t is believed by many how
ever tina Santa Anna and the priests in his in
telest only wish to rid themselves of the Arch
bishop who is good man in every respect
The charges against the prelate are thought to
be unfounded. at all events.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20

We understand that Mr.. Henry Westfall, for
mer Post Master at Buchannon, has been arrested
on charge of having furnished key to young
Shreye, who recently robbed the mail for that
place. Westfall and the father of poung Shreve
have been admitted to bail The young man is
in Clarksburg Jail, and will be tried the last of
this month.-Weston (Lepis county) Herald.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-20

Lieut. b. Bodisco, the nephew of the late NJ.
Bodisco who for some time past has been an at
tache of the Russian Legation in this country
has been ordered to return to St. Petersburg by
his government, and will leave the United States
by the lst proyimo.
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NnrnI 4Hnirs.

o'aers were received at Portsmouth, Va, on
onoay' to fit out the u. s. sloop of war Fall
uta' She was immediately hauled along side
h wharf and masts placed in her, and will be
G'o with despatch. The u. S. sloop of war
eitar will sal from Norfolk in day Or two
~ u ). steamer Vixen arrived at Havana from
"e,acoia ON the 9Th inst.