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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
The Soulc Duels.-We find the following in
Wilmer & Smiths European Times:

The Soulc Duels.-We find the following in
Wilmer & Smiths European Times:
The DUEL BETWEEN M. SoULE AND THE FRENCH
AMBAssApoR.--A duel has taken place between the
Marquis de Turgot, the French ambassador, and
M. Soule, the American minister at Madrid, in
whch Lord Howden acted as second TO the Mar
qus de Turgot Ii appears that another duel had
previously taken place between the Duke OF Alba
and Mr.. Soule lr., son of the minister arising out
of the quarrel to which alluded some time ago,
and which took place at the French ambassadors
ball. 1t will be remembered that the Duke of Alba
was overheard by Mr.. Soule, speaking disparag-
ingly Of the dress of Madame Soule, whom he COM
pared TO Mary of Burgundy. AT the time the Duke
of Alba declined the cartel sent to him by Mr.
Soule ON the ground that the quarrel was politi-
cal one; but since then he seems to have recon-
sidered the matter. The parties fought with small
swords. The affair lasted three quarters of an
hour. AT length Mr. Soue fell when the Duke,
with the point of his sword to his breast forced his
opponent to retract II appears that the duel be-
tween the Marquis de Turgot and Mr.. Soule, SEN,
originated in the same affair; so that the Duke of
Alba, by one joke about an American lady's style
of dress, has contrived TO get up two duels.
The Madrid correspondent of the London Mor,i-
ing Chronicle, writing under date of December Is
gives the following version of the affair between
young Soue and the Duke of Alba, which will be
found 10 differ materially from the foregoing
A duel took place yesterday, at r NJ, near,
the Pardo, between the Duke of Alba and Mr.
Soule jr., son of the United States envoy ut this
court. The seconds of the duke were General
j. de Ia Concha and the Count Of Punonrostro;
and those Of Mr.. Soule were Colonel Mians del
Bosch and Mr. Perry, secretary to the American
legation. The parties fought with swords, but
fortunately without either being wounded (as far
as can learn;) and il ended in the seconds draw
ing up minute of the proceedings as having
been conducted in a manner satisfactory to the
honor and reputation Of both parties. II was also
agreed, am told, that the letters which had passed
between them should be mutually withdrawn.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
T AND SCRIP AND WARRANTs.-Tl

@ HIRTS! SHIRTS!! !SHIRTS!!!--Gentle-
~ men in want of superior article and good
fitting shirts, will find frstrae assortment of all
styles at LANES
Gentemen's Furnishing Establishment.
Dec 3-d2wif
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Gelegrapbie.
Arrival Of the George Law and Star of the
West.

by the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

A Heavy Loss.-On Sunday week, part o
the dock belonging 10 the Poughkeepse New
York; Iron Works slid into the river, carving
with il some three hundred tons of coal, portion
Of the machinery for the new stack, and other
properly. We hear the loss estimated at forty
thousand dollars The proprietors of this estab-
lishment had just enlarged their works, and were
making liberal ou,lays for extending their bust
ness This disaster will not DELAY tho work.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
.uoIIINCsHEAD, Agent for the

7 =. .HOLLiNGsHEAD, agent lot sne
d sale by subscription, and who will in person
attend 10 the delivery, on the first OF April OF Hon.
Thomas H. Bentons great work. Thirty Years'
View, bv a Senator OF Thirty Years would
quest those whom he may not see in person, and
who desire 10 subscribe, to address him, with
names and residence, through the City Post Office,
and they viii receive the work when ready for de-
livery.
am fully authorized 10 assure subscribers
tha, this work will be sold exclusively by subscrp-
tion and that the price will never be less than
50 so per volume in two volumes, and that II car
not be purchased OF booksellers
Oaice Todd's Building, Psnasylvsaia avenue,
II
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

Tract Society Meeting.-The annual meeting
Of the Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was held, at the Foundry Chapel on Sun.
day evening, when addresses were delivered by
the Rev. DIR. Durbin, the Rev. Abel Stevens, and
other gentlemen. Judge Mclean occupied the
chair.
II appeared from the reading OF the abstract of
the annual report that the society has its head.
quarters in New York, whence emanafe tracts and
cheap religious books for distribution, by means
ofcolporteurs and other church agencies. Although
the association has been in existence only one
year, sixteen ihousand dollars have been subscri-
bed in furherance of its object, and thirty thou
sand dollars have been pledged. There are now
one hundred coporteurs employed. Over six
millions Of printed pages have been distributed
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
DICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for

DICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for
IN Holiday Presents such as
Gold and silver head walking canes.
Gents superior travelling and dressing cases.
Fine porte monaies and purses.
Cologne in wicker and fancy glass bottles.
Lubin's best French extracts.
Scarfs, cravats, ties, and stocks, of new and el-
egant styles.
Guina hen, chenille, and cashmere muffies.
Together with complete assortment of toilet
articles of the best quality, at
CHAS. II. LANES
Gents Furnishing Establishment,
Penn. avenue, near Al street.
Dec 22-d2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

THE VALLEY OF THE AMAZON
Il Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon
BY Lieutenant VIM. Lewis Herndon, United
States navy. With maps and plates.
Just published by
TAYLOR & MAURY
s Jan ut Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
Advance In the Prices of Printing The

Advance In the Prices of Printing The
book and Job printers of this city have unanimous
" agreed 10 raise the prices of printing, com.
mencing the first instant; the book printers adopt
ing the New York prices for composition, and the
same prices for press-work, and the same number
of impressions for a token, viz: $50, being one
half the number OF impressions heretofore con-
sidered a token in this city, but which has always
been the rule in New York. The Job printers have
also advanced their prices, but only to fair just
and liberal scale. We hope these necessary ad-
vances will be sustained, as there is no business
requiring so large an outlay that pays so small a
profit. The stationers, also, We understand, have
advanced their prices for printing, while some will
abandon altogether the business Of taking in or
ders. leaving the customer TO apply TO first hands
for their work We hope our business people will
hereafter, in applying for printing, bear in mind
that these advances have been mace to meet the
necessities Of the times.--Boston Post.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

NJ John Avery Parker, who lately died in New
Bedford, leaving fortune Of over a million OF
dollars, was, when young man, warned out Of
The town of westport, for fear he would become
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

Custom-house Burnt.-PoRTI.ANp Jam. s.
The custom house at this place was entirely de-
s,royed by fire this morning. Il was occupied be-
sideb the post office readlnS,room, Atlantic Bank,
ley's bookstore, and other tenants Everything in
the po.t.office was saved but the contents of the
custom.h house the splendid collection Of the Natu-
raj History Society, Judge Wares valuable library,
the rcading-room. and court-rooms were entirely
destroyed. The loss is heavy and falls chiefly on
the government. The building was formerly the
exchange, and was sold TO tho government for
Sl200OO
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The Rev. DR.. Durbin, in the course of the de-

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The Rev. DIR. Durbin, in the course of the de-
livery of highly interesting missionary sermon,
at Wesley Chapel, on Sunday morning, clearly
showed that the war now IN progress between
Turkey and Russia had its origin in religious
policy on the part of the Gear, who is apprehen-
sive that celebration "by the Turkish government,
of all Christian creeds may encourage thinking
and investigating spirit which may extend TO the
heart ofhis dominions, and thus mperil the stability
OF his empire In other words, that when individuals
shall become enlightened as 70 their political and
religious rights they will not be reluctant TO assert
them, if need be by weapons" that 'carnal.'
Hence the anxiety Of the :" "Autocrat of all the
Russias' to secure himself, as far practicable
against such catastrophe.
The eloquent and popular speaker alluded TO
the sympathy now expressed by Christendom for
the Turks, whereas, fifty or less number Of years
ago there was little or no love for them, because
Of their prosecuting spirit However, spirit of
liberation now prevails among them, and the door
is opened for the entrance Of Christian mission
aries; an advantage which has not been unim-
proved,
Ten years ago, while the doctor was at Smyrna,
n young man, Christian, for the purpose of secu-
ring by marriage, the heart and hand of lady of
that city, apostatized TO Mohammedism But
three months afterwards, stung in his conscience
that he had forsaken the religion Of the Saviour,
he returned openly to his first love. For this he
he lost his head, which was thrown TO the dogs !
A precisely similar case having subsequently oc-
CURED at Consantnople, the representatives Of
Christian countries, in body, protested 10 the
proper t.tsthority against the future repetition OF
decapitation for any like cause. This remon-
STRANGE has ever since been respected blythe Tur-
kish government.
These and many other things were mentioned
10 show that the missionary fields are white,
oven to the harvest
Over six hundred dollars were subscribed by the
congregation in behalf Of missions
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

~, William Bigler, governor of the common
wealth of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of enforc-
ing obedience to the laws, and in order to see them
faithfully executed, hereby authorize and require
the said Alfred King and T. b. Vincent to call
upon all good citizens, and il necessary the mill
tary TO aid you in suppressng riots, ifany should
occur, and TO preserve the public peace; and also
10 secure obedience TO the laws and orders and
desires Of the supreme court Of Pennsylvania,
against the destruction Of the property of the
Franklin Canal Company; and further, that you
advise obedience TO the orders and DEGREES Of the
United States court. You will also give publicity
to this communication. WM. BIGLER'
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
NEW ARRIVAL Ole FINE JEWELRY
Co-PARTNERSHIP.

CO-PAhl NEhSHlP.
HAVE ASSOCIATED with me Ulysses
i ID. Ward, for the purpose of carrying on the
Lumber business, under the name of j. B. Ward
" Bro would request all persons indebted To
me to call and settle Immediately.
JOHN B. WARD.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

A Valuable Enterprise.-By an extract from
the Keokuk dowa) Dispatch we learn that the con-
tract for the Desmones river Improvement has
been entered into between the board that is en-
trusted with carrying out the work and Mr. Henry
O,Reiy who is acting in connection with capitalists
in New York. The work is to be completed by the
first of July. 1858. The closing of the contract
was celebrated by the people of Otumwa with
iluminations. Mr.. OReily takes the lands at
thirteen hundred thousand dollars, and is to work
10 that amount, at the prices named in his con-
tract. is 10 have the tolls and water rents for a
term of years, the State assuming the control at
any time after twenty five years, by paying the
cess of expenditure over s1,30o00O.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

Methodist missionary operations in Germany Ac.
tive efforts in the course of being made TO in
crease, to much larger extent the distribution OF
Methodist literature, either by SALE or gratuous-
y Much good, il is said, has already been effected
by this organization.
In addition TO the tender, by some gentleman
whose name was not mentioned, Of one hundred
and fifty dollars towards supporting coporteur,
three hundred and fifty dollars were subscribed at
the Sunday nigh, meeting in support of this enter
prise.
There can be no monopoly here; the I" fields :
are sufficiently wide for the employment of all the
Christian harvesters. Let them evidence their
zeal, not in Improbable contentious and disputa-
tlons, but y"good works.
The Missing Papers.-We stated in our pa
per of Sunday, that the counsel on both sides, in
the Gardiner case, while gathering their loose pa
pers on Friday, after the criminal court had ad-
Journed, discovered that two important documents
the indictment on which Mr.. Gardiner was ar
raigned and the alleged original mining title, filed
before the board of Mexican ncommssioners--were
missing. Messrs Fendall, Bradley, Carlisle, and
May, Mr.. Middleton, the clerk of the court0 and
Mr.. Clarke, "a msssenger) respectively made afia-
davt that they knew nothing about the papers in
question. Yesterday morning, explanations Were
entered into by the counsel in relation TO what
took place on. Friday in relation to them. state
ment, under oath, from Mr.. Wright the jailor, was
read, to the effect that that day, as the
loss of the documents became known, he Went
after and overlook Mr.. Bradley, who was the
way TO his Office, but who returned and examined
his papers, TO see whether, by some accident, the
indictment and the mining title were not in his
bundle. Dr. Gardiner was in the advance of Mr.
Bradley, and continued his course without inter-
ruption, on his way homewards
The court, after the conversation between coun-
sci, said there no doubt the papers were lost,
but they would still be considered on file. This
question, however we presume, will occasion
some debate on a future day.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
NOTICE.--The undersigned, grateful

NOTICE.--The undersigned, grateful to
IN the public for the very fatering patronage
Hitherto bestowed upon him, takes this occasion
TO return his Acknowledgements, and at the same
time TO give notice that, the 1st instant, he az
sociated with him Mr.. HoRATIo BEALI. The bus-
ness will in future be conducted under the name
and style of LuTz & BEALL.
+. A. LUTZ.
We have on hand and shall constantly keep a
large and general assortment Of every article in
our line. such saddles, harness, trunks, whips,
robes, &c all of which we will be pleased 10 show
and every endeavor will be made to give entire
satisfaction 10 all who may favor us with their
patronage. LUTZ & BEALL.
Jan S-3t Next to the National Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10
extraordinary News from Australia.-Th

Extraordinary News from Australia.-The
following extraordinary intelligence is contained
in letter received by Joseph Abraham Esq, Of
Bristol, from relative in Hobart town, and
handed to us by the latter gentleman. For really
startling intelligence it beats everything that has
yet reached US from that golden land Mr.. Abra-
ham, from the personal knowledge which he has
of his relative, knows he would not impose upon
Others and does not believe he is likely TO be i'm
posed upon himself.--Lonaon Daily Neics
HOBART Town, Sept. s, 1858.
"Knowing how deeply interesting any news re-
xpecting Australia must be TO you, write 10 in
form you Of great discovery that has again been
made on the Geelong side, about SO miles from the
town. They have been digging very deep, and
have come on table Of gold about 100 feet from
the surface, apparently inexhaustible. All can
tell you respecting il is, that the peoples minds
are partly turned from the immense discovery.
Every tub full of earth they raise from these holes
contains pounds weight Of gold. The more they
dig the more inexhaustble il appears. AT Gee
long a tunult has broken out among the diggcrs
The government has sent up all the military to
quell the disturbances, aud the marines of her
Maesiy's ship Electra are mounting guard at the
Treasury, and the sailors of the above
war mount sentry at the banks. The military
fom Van Deimens Land are about TO be despatch.
ed to Melbourne TO aid the military already there.
Goodness only knows how all this will end-{IIo-
bart Town, Sept. Shy the steamer from Gee
long this day, find that a gold quarry has been
discovered near Geelong 100 to 100 feet from the
surface of the earth, putting all other dggngs in
the shade $4,000 ounces have been taken out in
three days by few persons, and one person got
a lump weighing 100 pounds in one solid piece
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

The Erie Troubles.-The two Kipatricks
DR.. Sherwine and John X. Jack have been ar
rested and taken TO Pittsburg
The arrest of these persons has completely
cowed the riotors, and the rngleaders are absent
ing themselves. The United States marshal is a,
Erie, fully determined TO enforce the law and
maintain the rights of the railroad company.
The following dispatch from Governor Biglei
will doubtless put an end to the disturbances:
HARRISBURG, January 6.
" TO Alfred King, Mayor, and S. b. Vincent
+. Sheriff oT Erie.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

INFORM SUGAR DROPS.--An excellent
wv and very eficacious vermifugc. II has
sweet and delicately pleasant flavor, and is there
fore peculiarly adapted for children, who will take
il as readily any other confectionery. For sale
by T. D. GILMAN,
Dec 29-3t Chemist and Druggist.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-10

HATS! HATS!! HATS!!! of the latest
IL fashion and most approved styles; a full
sortmcnt now on hand at LANES fashionable hat
and cap store, Pennsylvania avenue, near Al 81.
Dec 3-d2wif
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MACONNAGE

M. JosrrH r. hUcoiN fat SAVIOR Il toua ses
ntnis ct su public gu il es. Gtabli tout pres dc
r2glisc psroissiale Of q~u'ila touiours en- main
Do la chaux, des briqucs, ct tous les materiaux
cui sont du ressort dies entrepreneurs maeons.
Comns par lie passe il contractera des en-
>raroueuts, Il des conditions ~avautageuses, soft
pour brllcr des briques, soft pour nlonter des
oqnipages, soft pour executor dos enterprises
do maconnerie dsquelqnp genre quecc soft.
N. Aucoin Went d'ctabiir Sur sa residence
'une briquetcrie (brick.yard) ct poi'fra remplir a
des prix ct termes avantagenx toutes les COM
lniandes qn'on lui iera.
b II cntreprcndra tgalement Ia construction
des tornbes daus le cimetiere de l'eglise p rols-
stale. de quelque dimension ct de quelque for
ing qu'on les dtsirera.-lt a pris ses measures
pour cxtccnter bien ct vite tous les ouyrages qnl
nj scroit confias .& 7
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CARRIAGE FOR SALE.

FL &C moment, Jarnin. lc valet de
rha n,bre dn .hes;licr. mi pendn ;lx
etti.ierc-. aceoppagm,it senI les ,ife de
Marrigty. montra par Ia portiere n
mine c~iiarec, ct dit All comte :
-Mon.icur lc comte Went dc nous
a~rriyer TN grand malheur.
--Iiein fit lie cofnte.
lies ~yaIises dc vetfe scigneurie sont
restecs a Movers ccttc mutt.
he co,nte pa!it.
-sargdicn. dit-il, comment parcille
bevue oos ~adsieni-elle !?
--Je ne sai.. dill l. valet !; je ,iens dc
men apcrce,oiig ct Zen snis plus dt'.ole
une NJ. lc comte, ii j sera force DE-
pafaftre aux yeux dc N fancte datls IN
habit DE- voyage frirpf, e m,lilfnre,Se-
ment Nj. Ie css.lle NET pas de Ia taille
de III. ie ehcyaiicr, don't les %,nlises soul
he mensrmeni ~drInearsscs sur Ia soitnfe.
hiais. enin, madame Ia comtcsae sera
i~nduIgenic, il faut laspsrer.
Non. non. dill yiyemenl le comic,
cvri esl impossible. Faitcs stet les
.heyaux ct en,oysz nn courier . Ne.
yers. Nous couchefons lei.
JIG trrai obterver ! NJ le eornte,
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SUCCESSION SALE.

Succession Of Jean Atieinan, deceased.
By virtue ofa decree o. tlie honorable the 9Th
Judicial District Court, Oh the State oi Lolisia-
IN, in and for the parish Of Assumption, dated
oil, day of March 1854, and to me directed,
Will be offered at public sale, on the p .emises
in the parish oil Absorption, on Wednesday the
18th day oil priI1S54, at ten O'Clock a. NJ,
9 by A. r.. Hicknla., sheriff aud atictioneer, in
aliI lor tue parish al Assumption. the following
ssycrlbed property, belonging to the aforesaid
succession, To wit:
lst. A tract Of land established asa sugar
plantation, situated in tins parish, on the lett
bank ofBayou Laf5hfche, at abont 8 miles
below the town OF Donaldson1ille, measuring
one arpent and n qua tef fronting SAID bayou
on Il dcptlso u forty arpsits, between opening
lines. buanttedi above BY tie public road Iea-
sling to Bralt Dalfeles, aud below BY lands OF
". Leblanc, together with all the buildings
and Improvements thereon, with tie excep-
tioa, OF d certain house and cooper shop situi-
ted on said land i'll the rear. and.on the upper
4iue Of said sugar plantation OH the put'llc
road leading to BruIe Daliefes.
81. isaac, a negro mat, about 40 yearsold,
Sd. John, d negro man; about45 yeats old.
4th. James, q negro nun, about 20 years
old.
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A VENi,RE

De BONES terres cultivabies ct des cyprio-
res situtes CONNIE il suit
Sur lie Grand Bayou, au dessns de l'habita-
ton de M NORBERT lAuvE ct au dessots tie
la residence de NJ. i. MoLLERE;
Sur lie Bayou Corne, pres du ferry;
Sur lie bayou PleJre-Paft, au dessus ct au
dessous dn ferry; y.
Sur la Belle iciere. sur Ia route conduisant
sur l.hahitaiion GRos ct Pagan:
SurIe bayou Creur.--snr lie bayou Dro,t;r--
dams le Bfat6 Labadte dams lie Nonrean
Ierus.
A ve1dre egale1nent des doubles conces-
sions situtes derriare les habitations de NM.
GniElot, Barber ct autreS,-dans lie Bride St-
Vincent ct sur lie railroad des Opelousas.
Conditions a~vantageuses.
Ssadresser q
A. ]. POWELL.
U. S. Dep Surveyor q tend agent.
Donalasonvijle. La.
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A IL.

In Socitte qui ~exi,tait entire Richard ct
Tetuptet. est ii 'un comntin accord dissuute ie
81 dn mos d,ao0t passt 1853. Les = rsonnes a
qni il c.t dn Iar Ia ~sociute, eondront bien pre-
senter ltur compte a 81. A. M, I'efnplet, charge
de Ia liquidation.
". A. N. Iernplet, continuant lie meme gen.
re de etlfanerce que Parle passe. ces Mn. tout
en- remerciant iei,rs alnls ct lie public en- general
pour leur liberal patronage depnis quils ont
commence, espareft one par f'attention. la
lbolctnalite ct lie bon youloir d'arranger tout lie
monde, N. Ten let rrcevra sa part du patro-
mage de ses amis ct Fun genefenx public.
RICHARD g. TEMtLET.
Donaldsontille, Ter aont. 81
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WAS STOLEN

On monday night s1st offebruary from the
stable of WASHINGTON HOTEL, one white
horse, about n;ne years old, this spring newly
sboI before about fifteen hands, high in
fine order, passes well under the sadie and
works well TO the buggy and cant. | have used
him iorthc last two years as Il saddee horse he
hasn brands perccIvaible his main incleuds
TO cull aud hc!ose observation you may per-
ceive a snip On the nose. | will give twenty
dollars FOR the delivery Of said horse ii take
cut Of the parish and ten dollars If found aud
delivered to ne IN the parish, this horse WAS
i little lame in the right t0ot, and also bay
horse.
- GEORGE AiENT.
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lie soessigrc a t~oujonrs ell main ct olre en-
vente 4 dos prix bien moj&ras i'm immense as
sortiment de marciandjses, tells que
"Calicus trahfais, riches; ca %lieInires de tontcs
conieurs; sOicrie unia ct il caFreat&; barpour
brochG ct noir; robes barGres; MORE noire ant'-
que; gro8d de naples; ,noachoirs, co.'s, chen'set-
ties ct manchc8 brodces;-noassaInes dc lttnc,
tontcs couicnrs, mlrinos, alpaca, bonbazine,
ionIards, ela,ty, drap&, Ilugcd de table, roPpcs ct
seryiettes de toates granlcur>; en- I'll mot to't
ce qti est du rea,ort dun magasin de m~rcIIan-
discs sacae< ben assor,i;
Dollre g~ateneGt eli ycnte une granite guam
tite d'objets de qtincaiiterle ct de grocesie.
On venda il IN rdboiS COZ idarabie loHtcs les
marcbandises ,'hivCr; quaint aux maTchant'!Hes
d'ttc don't Ie stock Went d'ttre renouyeIt. Giles
seront vendres a des conditions avanta geuseS.
p AD9LpIII lOKEP " Go.