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The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1854-02-22

taxing the same property twice, and taxing
them upon their debts.
Again, here is a young man. who. by
his character for honesty aud industry, has
established a credit whereby he comes in
possession of $4,000 worth Of Goods.
After having been in business q year, he
has disposed Of $4,000 worth upon credit.
The Assessor calls upon him 10 list his
effects under the prescn, construction Of
the law. lie must list the average amount
Of his goods on hand during The year, mot
the amount then on hand whieh.cannoI
be stated at less than $4,000 also all
moneys due 10 him atfhe fine called upon
mot the average amount daring the year,
say $4,000, making a total Of $4,000
from which he is no, allowed TO deducJ
one dollar Of bic Indebtedness. Suppose
the tax levied, to be , per cent. land iii
seldom less in corporated towns or cities
There, then, Mr.. Editor, you have an in
stance, land not a rare one either. for iier'
are thousands Of them In The Siate) Of
young man, wih'ou, any real capital, pay
ing a ia1 Of $3.50 per aunum, whilst III,
man worth $4,000, who Is able 10 reiir
from business, pays . less lax Than th'
merchant
I ask, Mr.. Editor. Is II righti Is J
DsmOcraiicf ls there any practical ne
etssify why he should no, pc allowed Il
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08
MIR. SECRETARY DoBB1N.

1t has been believed for some time-indeed
since the North Carolina election-that the
Secretary Of the Navy would be a candidate
for one of the two seats, in the Senate of the
United Safes, to be filled this winter by the
North Carolina Legislature. 1t seems, how
ever, from the following article in the Wash.
ington Union of yesterday, that Mr.. Dobbin
has determined not to leave his present posi-
ton. The Union says:
"It is well known that the name of Mr..
Dobbin has been associated recently, by the
public press and in conversation, with the SEN
atorial honors soon to be conferred by the
legislature of North Carolina on two Of her
statesmen. 1t is also, perhaps, equally well
known that he is gentleman of great popu-
larity in his native State, and that he has hosts
of friends who are enthusiastic in their desire
to elevate him to the Senate, for which his pru.
dence, his sound judgment, and eloquence SO
well fit him.
ave learn, however, upon inquiry, that the
honorable Secretary has very recently written
to his friends at home, desiring them not to
present his name to the legislature as a candi-
date for an election to the Senate. We have
reason to know, also, that the relations be-
tween the President and Mr.. D. are not merely
agreeable, but are of that warm and friendly
and confding character which causes the
President to be deeply solicitous that he should
remain in the cabinet. We believe it will be
conceded by all that Mr.. Dobbin has admins.
tered the department over which he presides
with impartiality, ability, and energy; that his
suggestive mind, animated by deep interest
in the navy, has already presented for consid
Grafton reforms calculated to infuse a new
spirit into our gallant navy, and make it truly
a right arm of Defense North Carolina may
we'll be proud of her son, and well may the
President be happy to retain the benefit of his
prudent counsels, his ardent friendship, and
his untiring energy"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

tween Russia, Prussia, and Austria; and the
apportionment was recognized by the Congress
of Vienna. The allies would find no further
difficulty, in iberating that portion of Poland
which belongs to Russia, than what would be
interposed by the fears of Prussia and Austria
that the act Of liberation would impeach their
titles to their respective shares of the spolia-
ton. But if this difficulty was surmounted,
then the reestablishment would be but partial
and the new kingdom Of Poland would be too
limited in extent and too feeble in power, to
exert any important influence over European
affairs. Indeed, nothing of consequence could
be accomplished by such an incomplete per-
formance.
The actual and absolute re-establishment of
Poland alone promises important results. That
can only be perfected by taking from Prussia
and Austria what they received at the time Of
the Acknowledgement. But such step might
unite Prussia and Austria with the Gear; and
band them together against England, France
and Turkey. Here is the great difficulty; and
one which appears, at first sight, to be insur-
mountable. But plan has been brought for
ward by which it may be surmounted. That
plan proposes to collect the petty principalities
Of Germany, and give them to the Prussian
crown as an equivalent for the the cession Of
its Polish provinces which would be added to the
barrier that would protect her against Russia.
The plan further proposes to recompense
Austria by conquests of the southern provinces
of Russia, and the control of the navigation of
the Danube which is so necessary to her man
ufactures and commerce. She would find ad-
ditional advantage in the security which would
be afforded her by the formation of strong
State, interposed between her frontiers and
those of Russia, to keep off the Muscovite in
auence from the Sclavonian provinces which
is SO perilous to her. We do not pretend to
be gifted with that power which enables one
to look into the future; but we trust that Po-
land may emerge from the present conflict
free and independent State. Surely the spirit
Of liberty must accomplish something during
the pending struggle.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08
Markets.

New YORK, Nov. THE market is unchanged,
with limited business doing at previous rates
Fiour-Prices have declined from IL to Is cents,
with sales of $500 barrels good Ohio, at So IS @
SO 06i
Southern has declined IS cents, with sales OF
$50 barrels at $9@lS9 433.
Wheat.-Prices are only nominal easier, but
not quotably lower-sales $4,000 bushels.
Pork.-The market is unchanged, with a limited
business at previous rates.
Beef-The market is dull.
Lard.-Prices are unchanged, with moderate
demand.
Whisky.-sales Of Ohio at ALI cents.
NEW ORLEANS, November Z, noon-Cotton--
the market is firm, with sales SO far, amounting
10 300 bales. Corn is selling at ST.. Freghts have
declined to SIG.
CHARLESTON, November 6.-Sales to-day of 700
bales of cotton. The market is depressed, but
prices are unchanged.
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THE POST OFFICE

n - L I
THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL is opened at
o'clock, a. M, and u p. m. closes at 4, p. m.
and 9, p. m.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened at 8, a. m
closes at g. p. m. The Southern Mail, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 pm.
closes at 9, p. m.
THE NORTHWESTERN MAIL is open at u, p. m.
closes at g. p. IN.
THE WESTERN MAIL is open at o'clock, a. m.
closes at 3, p. m.
THE NORFOLK MAIL arrives at H. p m; closes
at 2, p. M, daily except Sundays.
THE CALIFORNIA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th Of each month, at 2, p. m.
WARRENToN MAIL arrives at IL, a. m. closes
at 10, a.. m.
WARRKNToN SPRINGS arrive at IL, a. m. closes
at 10, a. M, and 9, p. IN.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
From the Scientific American.

From the Scientific American.
"OOD GAS.-In reply TO the statement
w in your paper of the 7th instant, that l am
incorrect as TO McConnells patent OF 1851, permit
me 10 say that McConners patent Of that date
contemplates the making of gas, tar, pitch, and
charcoal from pine wood. The patent was granted
for the apparatus. The recent patent Of McCon.
nell is for process in making gas from wood, and
not for apparatus The application was made
for his apparatus and process but the Patent Office
refused 10 consider both subjects under one spp-
cation, ruled out the claim TO the apparatus, and
granted the patent for the process which consists
merely in sublecting the products of the dcstruc-
tive dstilation of wood 10 higher degree Of heat
than that necessary TO their development. Lieu
tenant Porter was a party to interference de-
clared between hmself Mcconnell, and two CIR
man chemists. Mr.. Porter howevcr. did not in.
tend to claim the princinr!ao of "reheating,n and
having been Informed by the Patent Office
tha, ii he claimed this he would be a party
TO the contest, he thercupon dsclaimed il, the
Ohice removed him from the interference and
granted him a patent before the interference
between the remaining parties was decided. His
patent was granted for an apparatus the use Of
which necessarily involves McConnell's claim 10
the re-heatng, and which, OF course, is subord
nate TO McConnelrs patent Mcconnell proved
his invention clearly back TO 1919, and triumphed
and as the German chemists state in their foreign
patent of 1851, that wood gas cannot be made
available without the relocating, so il has been
found here The advantages claimed for wood
gas are many, and although not superior to coal,
rosn, or OIL under all circumstances, yet il has
been found to be decidedly so under some. A re-
cent investigation in the city Of London showed
that cubic foot Of soil taken anywhere in the
city, contained poison enough TO kill man. These
were sulphuretted hydrogen and bisulphuret of
carbon, derived from the infiltraton Of the gas
through the soil from old and leaky pipes, etc
The gas from wood is not disagreeable TO the
smell, and is not deeterous any further than pure
acknowledgement.
CHAS. G. RAGE.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 7th, 1858.
Nov TT
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08
THE Observation-Disclosures OF Po-
LAND.

The latest information from Europe indicates
that the policy Of re-establishing the ancient
monarchy of Poland was beginning to COM
mand public attention. Sometime since Kos.
suth declared that the Crimea must be con.
quered at Warsaw and not at Sebastopol. We
agree with him in opinion. We doubt whether
Sebastopol can be taken; and if it is taken we
do not believe that it can be held by the allies
for any length of time. They may destroy il
and abandon the country, and that is about all
they can do beyond establishing the Turks and
Circassians there. When that is done they
must find that their road leads towards War
saw; and then the re-establishment Of Poland
will demand to be considered.
But the re-establishment Of Poland presents
serious difficulties. The ancient territories Of
that kingdom were partitioned originally be-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

ALBANY, Nov, 7.-Seymour thirty-six hundred
and twenty, Ullman twenty-four hundred and
seventy-four, Clark twenty-three hundred and
fity-three, Bronson two hundred and fifty.
Captain Harcourt, independent elected TO Con
gress in the fourteenth district.
Albany county sends two hards, one wing, and
one temperance man to the assembly
RocHEsTER.-Clark thirteen hundred and four.
teen, Seymour seventeen hundred and ninety
three, Ullman fifteen hundred and twenty-seven,
Bronson two hundred and ffty-eight. Several
considerable towns in this vicinity give majorites
for Ullman.
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Convention Of national whigs.

New YORK, Nov. From Canandagua cir
cular has been issued calling a convention Of the
National Wings to assemble at Albany in January
next to reinstate the Wing party on their old plat
form. II is proposed to issue an address to the
Wings, in which the principles of the National
Wing party will be plainly declared in decided
opposition TO the Nebraska bill and restoration Of
the Missouri compromise, and pledge given to
oppose attempts at fusion with any other party.
The circular is signed by Francis Granger on be-
half of the committee.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

ID Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
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 it, 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 strem-
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
ofa sufferers from headache who have heard of il.
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives, and that it will
prove 10 be great benefit to all who may give it
a trial-Lynn Neps, December 90, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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Yatifes.

Ns- Western presbyterian Church, III St.
near the Union Engine House.-The walls are
nearly up and ready for the roof and the house
will be fit for use (basemenD by January 1st
Messrs. Williamson 81 Osgodby are the contrac-
tors.
The appeal is now made to our fellow-citizens
to help in this time of need, when payments are
large and frequent and the cash is absolutely ne
cessary.
The undersigned will gratefully receive any con-
trbutions that may be made.
BYRON SUNDERLAND,
Pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church.
JOHN @. SMITH,
Pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church
ANDW G. CAROTHERS.
Pastor of the Fifth Presbyterian Church.
Nov
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nsy- Stimulating Liniment. as prepared

Gar Stimulating Liniment, as prepared
at lmans drug store Is deserving Of the highest
mendaton a for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism.
1t seldom, fails to give speedy and permanent
chemist Of this city for years. and since its ntroduc
ton has been extensively used by many of the most
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, to whom
reference be made any time to its magical effects
in curing rheumatism in elderly persons, who had
been sufferers for long time. 1t originally made for
horses for the Of ameness saddle CALLS &c. and is
much used for such purposes being an invaluable
article wherever nment is required either for man
beast. May %
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Another Of the Arctic,s Beats Foun

BosroN, November THE schooner Lilly Dale
arrived at st. Johns, Newfoundland, on the 25th
instant, and reported having picked up one of the
life boats Of the steamer Arctic, about fifty miles
south of Cape Broyle. 1t was thought, at the
time that another boat could be seen in the dis
lance. The boat found was entirely empty.
lCape Broye is situated on the east coast OF
Newfoundland, in latitude $50 80 west, longitude
47o s. north
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Planting Trees.-Laborers, employed by

Planting Trees.-Laborers, employed by the
Government, are now extensively engaged in
planting trees on Pennsylvania avenue, TO replace
those which were cut down during last summer
The kind substituted for the repudated English
elm is the silverleaf maple. II is hard work for
the men of the pick and the shovel to remove the
huge old stumps, which had taken decidedly
firm root
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

New MusIc.-Wc have received from William
G. zantzinger, Pennsylvania avenue, near Twelfth
street, "Sweet Memories by J. It. Stoddard, in
scribed by the composer to no less than seventeen
young ladies'.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

il scriber hath obtained from the orphans coure
of Washington county, in the District Of Columbia,
letters testamentary on the personal estate Of Thos
Richie, late of Washington county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereoI TO the subscriber, on or
before the 18th day of August next; they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit Of
the said estate.
Given under my hand this 1ith day Of August,
1854. WIN. Il. b. CROSS,
Aug l5-law3w Executor.
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ENAsTMAN'S MAP of Nebraska and Kan
IL sas Territory, showing the location of the
Indian reserves according TO the treaties of 1854,
compiled by s. Eastman, captain United States
army, from actual surveys.
What Not by Mrs Mary A. Denison, illustrated
with engravings. Just received and for sale by
Nov 8 X. FARNHAM.
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g. snrct.I Observation-Disclosures TNyIGoR ATTNG

R3r Special Notice.-HENRY'S INvIGORATING
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prosraon genital
debility affections &c. &c. fully described in
another column of this paper to which the reader Is
ferred 81 per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for
SIG perdozen. Observe the marks OF the genuine.
Prepared only by 8. 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, D. O.
CANDY Il HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

Circuit Court.--on Monday, the court was
engaged with the case of OMeara Us. O'Meara
the mother suing her son for six hundred dollars
on account Of services rendered by her TO him as
a house or shopkeeper. The jury rendered YER
dict for one hundred dollars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

Patents.--During the last week thirty-nine
patents were issued from the United States Patent
Office, including one TO citizen Of California
"for improvement in bottle shoppers"
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The best Article ever used.

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify nthis city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneously
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broaon, which IS pernlanent-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 it, for it
neuey fails.--B0Stom Post.
For sale by z. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 IVnshiu pto3t cifu
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NEW Jersey EIection.

TRENTON Nov. THE returns, as far as re-
ceived, indicate the election of Clawson, Robins,
and Pennington TO Congress in the first, second,
and fifth districts.
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NTEBsTER and his Master Pieces, by

w Rev. b. i. Tefit, author OF Hungary and
Kossuth.
Poems of the Orient, by Bayard Taylor.
Swell Life at Sea, or Fun, Frigaes, and fatch-
ing, collection Of National Yarns, from the Log
Book Of Younster OF the Mess.
High Life in New York, by Jonathan Slick, esq,
Of Weathersfeld, Connecticut.
Leaves from the Tree Igdrasyl, by Martha Rus
SELL
Just received and for sale by
NovS II. FARNHAM.
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Amusement.--The lovers Of burlesque will
soon be gratiied, as the Julien Troupe Of twenty
performers will give their first concert this even
ing, at Odd Fellows Hall. They created quite a
farore in the northern cities. Although their hu-
NOR is broad, it is represented as being unobjec-
tionable even TO the most refined.
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Fire MT Toledo.

TOLEDO, November THE warehouses OF
Messrs. Brown and King, and Messrs. Cobb 81
Co., at the foot of Cherry street, in this city, were
burnt last night They were full Of goods and
merchandise, only part of which was saved. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 partly insured.
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New ORLEANS, Nov. THE weather is COT
and the health of the city is rapidly becoming e:
only AZ.
There has been a slight frost in Mississippi.
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THE OARS

LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE at 6 and
81 o'clock, a.. m, and 3 and o'clock, p. m. The
first and fflh trains connect with the north.
LEAVE BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON at Al and
8 o'clock, a. m, and and 8 O'Clock, p. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
and Alexandria cars
ADAMS 81 co.'s EXPRESS
LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE AND THE
NORTH at o'clock, p. M; for the SOUTH at
o'clock, p. m.
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House of Industry.-In the board of common

House of Industry.-In the board Of common
council, on Monday night, the committee on po-
lice was discharged from the further consideration
of the petition Of Robert Mills relative TO the
establishment of house of industry in this city.
This subject has been before the community for
at least ten years, and repeated attempts have
been made TO erect institution for the reform
ofjuvenile offenders against the laws, rather than
send them TO the jail or the penitentiary, and
liberal and enterprsing felow-citizens have prom
ised to subscribe literally towards the consumma-
lion ofthe object The city councils have never
taken any action relative to the matter beyond the
appointment of committee TO ascertain how
much money could be collected, but no report
was ever made.
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Conere..,onaI Nomination.

MANCHESTER, N. H. Nov. THE Democratic
Second Congressional district, nominated George
W. Morrison, anti Nebraska, but passed resolu-
tons endorsing the Administration.
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rUBA.-History of Cuba, or Notes of q
" Traveller in the Tropics, being Political,
Historical and Statistical Account OF the Island,
from its discovery to the present time, by Maiurn
M. Ballou, price so and IS cents; Nordurfari, or
Rambes in Iceland, by Pliny Miles, ST. Things
TO be thought of, addressed to the Young, 90
cents; The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DIR. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery. All the new books of the American
Tract Society and Sunday School Union.
GRAY 81 BALLANTINE,
Aug III 18th street.
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FRENCH FASHIONS,
be opened nj

wv MRS. s. PARKER'S,
On Tuesday, 9TH instant, at 10 a. m. Fall and Wa
ter Millinery, with handsome assortment Of
French and Fancy goods generally.
PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Nov 4--3t Under National Hotel Penn. av.
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An Old Soldier, at the Arsenal, frequently
amuses himself by firing his rife selecting objects
on the other side of the river as marks at which
to try his skill. The other day his bullet, though
not designed by him, went beyond the target and
lodged in the side Of horse with which coun-
tryman was ploughing. The farmer, not hearing the
report OF the gun, steadily intent was he on his
work, was as may be imagined, truly astonished
to see his horse fall and die suddenly; nor did he
know the cause until he dissected the animal, and
found the conc bullet which had produced death
Theold soldier and his friends raised funds by sub
scription, TO buy the farmer another horse.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08

NEW BOOKs.-Piato on Immortality Of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles s. Stanford
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodsm. Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, l,y Rev. JAS b. Finley.
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE.