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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28
THE BIG LUMP OF GOLD LATELY
FOUND IN CALIFORNIA.

The following description of the mountain
lump Of gold, which is mentioned in another
part Of our paper, is taken from the San Joa-
quin Republican
"On the platform scales used in this Office,
it weighed one hundred and sixty-one pounds,
or twenty-five hundred and seventy-six ounces,
ayoirdupois. Calculating that it contains
twenty pounds of quartz rock, (which is large
estimate, in the opinion of those who examined
the lump its value, at $l7 20 per ounce, is
$3S,920.
"The length of this immense mass is about
fifteen inches, and its width from five and one
half TO six inches. AS one side is extremely
irregular and uneven in its formation it is diff
cult to arrive at the thickness, but it will prob
ably average four inches. The other side is al
most fat, and presents solid mass of pure
gold the only quartz perceivable is on the
upper or ragged side, and some pieces are so
loosely imbedded in the precious metal that
with the aid Of a pointed instrument they might
be easily removed. The whole mass, at some
period, has apparently been in fused state.
"Mr. Perkins, one of the company to whom
it belongs, informed us yesterday that it was
taken out in Calaveras county, on Wednesday
evening, November %, just as the company
were quitting work for the day he would not
give any particulars in regard to where the
claim is located, except that it is in the county
above named. The company consists of four
Americans and one Swiss. Mr.. Perkins be-
longs to Lexington, Kentucky, and for the
past two years, although he has labored hard
was very unsuccessful, never having more than
5000 at any one time during that period.
"The specimen was securely slowed away in
a strong box yesterday afternoon, and will be
dispatched to New York by Adams 4 Co., on
the lst instant. Mr.. Perkins and one Of his
partners also 60 home on the steamer, and left
Stockton last evening on the Urilda.
"This discovery is another proof that the
mines Of California are giving out but in a
manner that suits the miners. Calaveras and
the southern mines against the world"
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rHE surrEnINes POOL, bus NEW YoRK.

THE SUFFERING POOH IN NEW YORK.
The suferings of the poor in New York
seem to be beyond all precedent. L. M. Pease,
esq., issues from the Five Points House Of
Industry an earnest and touching appeal to
the charitable in behalf of the destitute and
houseless. He says that on the date of his ap'
peal fiftysix adults and sixteen children who
applied personally for help, were turned away
unaided, except with food. Thousands ofchil-
dren, he says, are in the same forlorn condition.
He states the following touching incident:
Four modest and respectable looking girls,
eleven, sixteen, nineteen, and twenty-one years
of age, came here to-day, together. An assist
ant, as usual, while was otherwise engaged,
took down their names, history and circum-
stances, which were given in a simple, uncom.
planning, and evidently truthful manner, dis
closing nothing of more peculiar note than the
general story in three words-unemployed-
Misunderstanding. A look of suppressed
suffering, however, attracted my notice, and
called one Of them near me--a sweet-looking,
meek eyed girl-and said to her
How old'are you, my child n
"Sixteen, SIR
"Y es, sir ?" said she with slight hesitation
-" don't know as / am sick"
{" But you do not look WE'LL" said / "you
are very pale, and your lips look parched and
feverish"
Her lips quvered as she still repeated her
answer" No, sir, don't know as 1 am sick"
Then l said "my children, tell me truly, have
you had anything to eat to-day"
"No, sir," she answered.
"Did you have anything to eat yesterday
Tears forced their way this time, and she
answered, "No, Sr!"
"Did you have anything to eat day before yes
terday?"
"Only piece of bread that woman gave
me at the intelligence Office; my sister and |
(pointing to the smallest girD ate it together"
asked her where she staid last night. SIN
the station-house.n "Where the night before?"
" In the station.house" "Where the night be-
fore that?n aIn the station-house and again
the silent tears trickled down her cheeks.
"How many nights have you staid in the
station-house2n
"Sx"
"Where did you live last?n
CAT Mrs. IS, No.--Pearl street. We
paid fifty cents week for lodgings, till our
was gone and then she turned US into the money
street."
"Where did you go?
I'VE went to the intelligence Office, in the
daytime, where had paid to get situation.
We were all four together
"Have you father ?"
"No, sir"
Have you mother?"
"No, sir"
Have you any brothers or sisters ~
"Yes, sir, this one here, and my twin sister
that has place in Laurens street. Ny brother
is sailor, and he is in New Orleans"
Times have been very dark with you
said, 'and you have been good deal dis
couraged, have you not2" This.she admitted,
and / enquired, "Have you not been tempted
to do wrong?" Very firmly she answered,
Neverln
asked her if she ever prayed. She said
she did,
"Did you pray last night in the station
house?"
eyes, sir"
"What did you pray for? ["
Il prayed that God would give me home"
The four girls are now with us, and would
be thankful for "a home" on any terms. Who
will hear the answer to their prayersl
L. M. PEASE.
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the old Issues COMING Up.

The Philadelphia North American is very
earnest in advocating the restoration Of the
United States Bank. The Buffalo Cypress and
other papers signifying willingness to accept
such an institutions measure OF relief
A number of Wing papers intimate a viii,
lingness to support the passage of General
Bankrupt Law,-as a measure Of relief
The Protectionist papers revive their old
theories, would organize anew their larcenous
schemes-for the relief of the country
The side organization of the Wings, in the
lodges, proposes to revive the alien and sedi.
ton laws, to limit religious liberty, and pro-
scribe alien born Americans
There will be something for Democrats to
do for the next halfdozen years. For these
schemes of paper money, reputation, extor-
ton and prescription are levelled at the masses,
to promote the interests and feed the preju-
dices of an exclusive class.--4lbany Atlas.
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NJ SICK Headache Remedy.--A remedy Cor

III Sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
TO- the public, is attracting great attention. moi only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials 10
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number Of people who are af
ficted 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,
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 attractedthe attention
OF all sufferers from headache who have heard of IL.
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives, and that il will
prove 10 be great benefit TO all who may give il
tral--Lyns NepS, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists Apr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28

pds- At the 233d anniversary of the landing
Of the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, which was
lately celebrated by the New England Society
Of the city Of New York, the following was one
Of the regular toasts
aThe Senate Of the United States A Con.
gress Of Independent Sovereignties; may It's
action be such as TO ensure the union and pros
perity Of the body polite"
If the vital truths enunciated in the foregoing
toast we're more generally concurred in by the
clergy and the people of New England, amuch
better feeling would subsist between the de-
scendants of the Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock
and the settlers Of jamestown. The recogni
ton Of State sovereignty and State rights, which
we are pleased to find snupciated above would
save strifes and collisions that much disturb
the peace Of the country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28
90 STIMULATING LInIment, as prepared

GsD- Stimulating Liniment, as prepared at
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high.
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. Il seldom, f ever, fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief This Linment has
been prepared by z. d. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years. and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many Of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, to
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time II was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being an Invaluable
article wherever a Linimeni is required either for
man or beast May %
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Markets.

New York, Dec. 27-noon.-c otton.-The mar
ket is dull.
Flour-Prces have advanced IL cents. Sales
Of 5000 barrels good Ohio al SO 259Se 62.
Southern is firm--sales Of 1000 barrels at $sG
50 621.
Wheat-The market is frm-Southern white
at So rs.
Corn Prices atrife hgher-saes of $4,000
bushels Western mixed al 81.
Pork.-The market is firm.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 27--Howard street -four is
held at SIS ST. Wheat is unchanged. Corn-
Sales at o0@9lc
Later,-Five hundred barrels Howard street
-four sold at rs; City Mills IS 623@SS rs.
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9sS- Special Notice.--HENRY'Sl NVIGoR-
,ATING CORDIAL-The merits of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure otpby-
steal prostraion, genital debility, nervous afec-
lion, &C. &c, are fully described in another col
unn ofthis paper, to which the reader is referred.
50 per bottle bottles for SIS, six bottles for S.
SIC per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
anne
Prepared only by S. f. COHEN, No. 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, ID. c.
CANDY g. HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandra, Va
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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suursme Court OF the United states.
WEDNESDAY. December u, 1854.

WEDNESDAY, DecemberZ7 1901.
Hon. Ellihu B. Washburne, of Illinois, and
Thomas A. Jenckes, of Providence, r. l., were
admitted attorneys and councillors of this
court.
No. 80. Ferdinand Clark, appellant, VS..
Benjamin G. Clark, ct al. The argument Of
this cause was continued by Mr.. Reyerdy john
SON for the appellees, and concluded by Mr..
Nelson for the appellant.
No. 33. The City of Providence, plaintiff in
error, VS.. Daniel r. Clapp. The argument Of
this cause was commenced by Mr.. Ames for
the plaintiff in error.
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CLOTHING.
Complimentary Gard and Invitation 10
the Public.

the FuDlles y.
ssVXTHEN | HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, / will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion." | will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes. but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. Twill keep down my ex-
penses, and win not pay high, enormously high
rents; nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxms like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
sciuring, well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abed GEORGE p. FOX, ". S. A., u. s. NJ; Tailor,
and rInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, TO be TIE present
sole proprietor ohe store 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand FOX-GEORGE p. FOX--has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
runously low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CAssIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on Importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over.
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. D. 1s54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FoX-while mostthankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoais Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &C., and
il determined not 10 be outdone in liberality of
dealing nor undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best Of his ability, 10 employ meritorious
iaboring class of Journeymen Taiors; and others
tho are suffering dreadful privations for want Of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date uhil The beginning Of the year 1885, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish.
meni free of profit on tina cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuiious services, 70 his
friends and the public, to be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
examplezing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres.
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants TO employ their felow-msn, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and ffty-
five. I am, fellow-citizens, representing one Of
the links Of Commerce. yours truly, ever grateful
GEORGE P. FOX,
Unled States Leader Of Fdshiors,
SANS Headquarters, No 321 Broddpdy,
L.s:S GEORGE p FOX.
S......? Dec l9-
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On eLhtbttton az H0TTtso7Is Buftdtng, ~ Ifeet,
near Pennsylvania auenus from O'clock, A. M
Wntiil0, p. M daiiy.
Admittance 25 cents.
GA STATUE of surpassing merit. Its power and
pathos are independent Of time, place, and condi-
tion. The charm and power of the statue con-
sists in the amazing truth with which the two
great elements Of humanity and mortality are de-
ineated. The artist gives us all the paihos and
the tragedy OF death without its ghastliness and
horror. We feel ourselves in the presence of that
awful Power before whose icy scepire all mortal
distinctions are levelled. No statue was ever more
marked by simplicity Nothing has been done
for effect. No vulgar applause is courted, and
the decency and dignity OF truth are scrupuously
observed -R iLliards Sia Months IN Italy.
"a wonderful production of art. Its simplicity
is such that il does not strike at first the admra
ton comes afterward, and in a tide sufficiently
deep and strong. II is the moment Of exhaustion,
Of faintness Of deaih."-Mrs Els.
This statue is indissolubly associated with
Byrons immortal stanza;
see before me the Gladiator lie
He leans upon his hand-his manly brow
Consents TO death, but conquers agony,
And his droop'd head sinks gradually low
And through his side the last drops, ebblng
slow
From the red cash, fall heavy, one by one,
Like the first Of a thunder-showerj and now
The arena swims around him-he is gone,
Ere ceased the inhuman shout which haild the
wretch who won.
He heard il, but he needed not-his eyes
Were with his heart, and that was far away;
He reck'd not Of the life he Lost nor prize,
Bot where his rude hut by the Danube lay
There were his young barbarians all at play,
There was their Dacan mother-he their sire,
Butcher TO make Roman holiday
All this rushd with his blood Shall he expire,
And unavenged Arise We Golhs, and glui
your ire!
u.s.. HoLLINGSHEAD, Agent
nac IG-dlc
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8 NJ asement.
CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC.

BY THE UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION,
Will take place tomorrow Evening, the
Goth instant, in the new hall of the Smithsonian
Institute, 10 commence al half-past o'clock
The proceeds OF this concert will be applied 10
the relief Of the poor by the Female Union Be-
nevolent and Employment Society.
Tickets so cents each, 10 be had at the Book
stores of Messrs. Taylor s. Maury and F. Taylor,
and at the Rooms Of the Employment Society.
Positively no tickets sold at the door.
Dec 2S-2t
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9Gtiffs.

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in ihscity and surrounding country. Read !
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DY E inStantane0nsly
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Brotcn, which Is permanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy il, for il
,leVsr faiLs.--Boston Post y--
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington cry
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Geographic.
ChoIera Ravages at Messina.

BosToN, Dec. 27.--A letter from the American
Consul al Messina, gives frghlful picture Of the
ravages Of the cholera there, The population had
been reduced TO one-half by death and emigration.
Twenty thousand persons died between the ed
of August and the 10th Of September
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 26.--The Superior Court of
this State has decided that the clause in the liquor
law authorizing the seizure and destruction OF
LIQUOR is unconstitutional. The other clauses Of
the law are sustained.
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Sailing OF the PacIfie.

New YORK. Dec. 27,--The steamer Pacific took
her departure today for Liverpool, with one hun
dred and five passengers, including Lord Elgin
aud Sir Cusack Roney. She WAS detained for
some hours by the dense fog.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28

Relief TO the Poor.--The Board Of Alderman
on Monday night, passed the bill which originated
in the lower chamber, appropriating one thousand
dollars for the purchase of wood for the poor ex
GLIDING from It's benefits, however, free negroes
and mulsttoes who have not complied with the
Corporation laws.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28

A Special Election will take place today
in the Fret ward, TO supply the vacancy in the
Board of Common Council occssioned by the re-
signation OF Rev Charles A. Davis (anti. Know
nothing) Luther r. Smoot, who was distsnced by
him about six votes, is again in the field; the only
candidate, we believe, as we have seen no other
announcement
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are now 2Gf prisoners, sentenced for terms
varying from six months to forty years. The
average age of the prisoners is about twenty
five years.
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Perpetual Light House.

GENEVA, N. Y, Dec. GA young man Of this
city has invented perpetual light house. bell
is attached, which is constantly rung by the mo-
ton ofthe sea.
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D6r We publish some interesting news from
California, as well as further European items.
They will be found in another column.
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y. II. Lucas, who was convicted last week in
the criminal court, OF obtaining three hundred dol
lars, under false pretences, from Chubb Brothers,
bankers, has been sentenced, by Judge Crawford,
10 four years imprisonment in the penitentiary
the sentence TO take effect from and aner Tues.
day next.
There were two other indictments against him
but the cases will not be tried, a aoHe prossqni
having been entered.
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Death OF Thomas w. DOR.

New York, Dec. 27.--The Evenfng Posi- an
nounc1s the death, this morning, of Thomas w.
Dorr, of Rhode Island after long and painful
Illness
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-28

District Of Columbia Insane Asylum.-Mr.
Benjamin E. Cuttings has been appointed the in
tendent, and his esteemed wife the matron, ofthis
institution Better selections, in our opinion,
could not have been made.
Mr.. Cuttings was, for several years past, the in
tendent OF the Washington Asylum. The vacancy
occasioned by his resignation Of this Office has
been filed by the appointment, by the Mayor, of
Mr. William Dixon. The Board Of Aldermen,
on Monday night, promptly confirmed the nomina
ton.
The vacancy in the board Of commissioners of
the Asylum, caused by the resignation ofMr. Dix
on, one Of its members, has been supplied by the
appointment of Mr.. Jno. p. White.
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The Weather.
L,.uor La1y Am Rhode I.Iand.

OsDENsBURG, N. ", Dec. 26.--The weather has
moderated here, and the snow is fast disappearing
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The Rousset sisters are now performing at
the Nstional Theatre.
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THE FIRST SHAp.--The Savannah Georgian OF
the 17th instant, notices the capture Of the first
shsd. II was sold by the fisherman for s55.
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The Senate, yesterday, adjourned until FRI
day, when adurther adjournment until Tues
day viii take place.
The House of Representatives adjourned
until Saturday.
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cOwNs.--A large and fine
INl assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL & STEPHENS,
Dee IL p, Az, next door 70 Iron Hall,
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The Great Marble statue
THE DYING GLADIATOR,
Admittance 25 cents.

On exhibition al Moryison's Building, AZ street,
near Pennsylvania apenas, from O'Clock, A. M
7tufillO p M ddiiu
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nor RENT.-Two neat Rooms, either
E furnished or unfurnished, at No. AS, M
srteet, north, between 18th and 18th streets.
Nov diff
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HIS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGS
CAssIMEREs,

Business, on Importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over.
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. D. 1851
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Urled States Leader Of Fas1iors,
c"S Headquarters, No. 32l Broddndy,
s L.s.:S GEORGE p. FOX.
-. -? Dec l9--