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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Ray- We sincerely hope, and have good
reason to believe that it will not be many days
before we will be enabled to congratulate the
country on the passage of the great measure
that has so long occupied the attention Of Con-
gress. No man who really loves his country
can delight in the prevalence of excitement,
passion, and agitation.
That the friends of the measure have re-
sorted to no arts, stratagems, and tricks, to
hurry the measure through, the aboltionists
even will be compelled to admit. That they
have manifested every disposition to allow am
pie time for discussion, no one can deny.
For FIVE months the bill has been up for
consideration. Speech after speech has been
made pro and con. The friends of the bill,
however anxious to speak, would at any time
have been pleased to give precedence to those
opposed to it.
The passage Of the bill has been sought to
be arrested by its enemies on the ground that
the friends of the bill desired to stop discus
sion. 1t is almost needless to say that there IS
no foundation for this charge. Gould the dis
cusson continue until the last day of the session
could it be continued even till the crack OF
doom-the cry would still be, that sufficient
time had not been allowed. The enemies Of
the bill wish to kill it, and they would resort
to any means to accomplish that object. They
have displayed much ingenuity, but very little
ingenuousness in their efforts to bring about
that result.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
SPEECH OF JUDGE CASKIE, OF
VIRGINIA.

We learn that Judge Caskie, of Virginia, de-
livered, on Friday night, one Of the very ablest
and most eloquent speeches that has been elicit
ed in the House Of Representatives by the Ne
braska bill. We did not hear the speech, but
it is represented to us as in all respects an ad-
mirable effort
Judge Caskie, although young man, has
filed several prominent positions. His elec-
ton to Congress in the metropolitan district OF
Virginia was considered o great triumph bis
opponent, Hon. John M. Bolts, was the wheel
horse Of the whig party, a man Of abilities,
and enjoying high reputation as powerful
popular speaker. Judge Caskie met him fre-
quently in discussion before the people, and,
instead of losing, added to the laurels he had
already won.
Judge Caskie came to Washington with
high reputation, but, instead Of thrusting him.
self forward as speaker, he has been content
to attend to the business Of " constituents.
The speech to which we refer, we believe, IS
his first in Congress. 1t is our purpose to pre-
sentit to our readers at an early day.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

senators and representatives to sustain the
Missouri compromise, if our memory serves us
right, they are few and far between, coming
almost exclusively from the most violent and
ultra portion of the whig party. Without re-
ferring to the record, we cannot call to mind
but one such appeal from southern demo-
cratic senator, and but one such appeal from
southern democratic representative, whilst the
senator's and representatives of the south, wings
and democrats, have urged, with almost unpre-
cedented unanimity, the repeal Of the restric-
ton of 1920.
1t will not do, in the face of the record, for any
one to undertake to justify, even by the remotest
implication, his hostility to the repeal OF the
Missouri restriction by the condition of south
ern sentiment as manifested in Congress or
out Of Congress, by southern politicians or
southern presses. With all imaginable Difference
to those who may not agree with us in opinion,
we must be permitted to express the belief
that it is inehably preposterous for any one,
no matter which side of Mason and Dixon's
line he may reside, to attempt to justify oppo-
sition to the repeal of the Missouri restriction
by the course of southern senators and repre-
sentatives, or by the condition of southern sem
timent
From the beginning we had hoped, and
hoped not without reason, that the entire rep
resentation of the national democrats OF New
York would go in solid column for the Ne
braska bill We are assured that it is sustain
ed by Dickinson, Bronson, and O'Conor, and
by an Overwhelming majority ofthe New York
national democrats. We know, however, that
deep wounds are rarely forgotten, and that pas
sion and resentment although aroused by just
and sufficient provocation, often lead men
astray. We have, therefore, feared lest the
fact that the administration acquiesced in and
sustained the Nebraska bill might induce some O
those who struggled so manfully againstthe New
York coalition to sustain the position OF the
coalitionists in their war against the Nebraska
bill. We did our utmost in opposition to the
policy adopted in New York, because we be
lieved it wrong in principle and ill.judged II
policy. For doing so, we have been malignec
as much as any. Although we have not swerv
ed a hairs breadth from the strict democratic
creed, attempts have been made to crush "
out. to ostracize us, and to drive US beyont
the pale of the democratic party, because We
opposed that policy. But all these thing
have never induced US to desert. right ant
proper measure, because it was sustained BY
those who have sought to wrong us. We have
never for moment given way to spirit
perverseness and contradiction, nor to feeling
of spite. 1t is the part of true wisdom ant
sound statemanship to test measures of public
policy by their merits alone, and not to be Sc
duced into wrong by favor or affection, no
driven from the right by hatred or malice. !
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
A GENCY AT HINGTO ITO
"A Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS CON

L "A OidliHdHlS--rnAN DlOhlNO con-
tnues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. as the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress the public of
ices which may require the aid of agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years.
who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2S-1yd m)
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ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigncd

X ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions. bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. j. Davis Secretary Of War.
NJ Callan, esq, President of the Board Of Com.
mon Council.
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney at Lai0
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan lift .r
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THE NEBRASKA BILL AND THE NEW
YORK HARDS.

A few days ago we said that we did not know
of single New York national democrat IN
Congress who was opposed to the Nebraska
bill. We spoke truly. Although we were
aware that some Of them had given votes which
we thought that no friend Of that bill ought to
have given; yet we had been informed, at the
earlier stages of the discussion, that the mem
bers who gave those votes were favorable to
the bill, and would vote for it when it came up
on its final passage.
Candor now compels us to state, and we
make the statement with a feeling Of disap-
pointment not unmingled with modification,
that Messrs. Peckham and Wheeler, two of the
representatives of the national democracy OF
New York, have manifested their hostility to
the Nebraska BILL Whether Mr.. Peckham was
originally opposed to the bill and has subse-
quently changed his opinion cannot be asce
tanned by perusal Of the sketch of his r.
marks, which is before us. Mr.. Wheeler, how
ever, states that he was predisposed towards
the bill in the first instance, but has since be-
come its opponent under the influence Of
reasons which he deems sufficient to produce
such change.
Mr. Peckham's remarks must have been
very brief and somewhat vague, or the reports
which we have seen Of it must be very, very
meagre and unsatisfactory. But his complaint
that the south had not stood by the national
democrats of New York as it ought to have
done, would indicate that the feelings growing
out Of the New York controversy have influ-
enced his mind in examining the Nebraska bill,
and, that as far as he is concerned, the sup
port which the President is understood to give
that measure has warped the judgment Of the
New 7 FORK member.
Mr. Wheelers remarks are somewhat more
distinct, although he blends and confuses the
compromises which preceded and led to the
adoption of the Constitution with subsequent
arrangements that have been passed through
Congress, approved by the Executive, and en-
tered on the statute-book, and which may be at
any time declared null and void by the legisla-
tive and executive authorities which made
them. The first and only reasons which Mr..
Wheeler gives for the earnest investigation
which led to his backward conversion are the
petitions against the passage of the bill, and
the appeals of southern senators and represen-
tatiyes to maintain the faith plighted to the
north by the Missouri act of 1920 which was
violated by the north within a year, and even
before it went into practical operation
We fear that Mr. Wheeler has made a mis-
take, for men very often delude themselves,
and very often fancy that they act in obedience
to motives very different from those which
really influence their conduct. We have never
heard, nor have we ever seen it stated, that any
of the anti-Nebraska petitions emanated from
the national democracy of New York, or from
any whom Mr.. Wheeler recognises as having a
legitimate title to demand admission into the
democratic fold As to the appeals Of southern
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
r Aw NoTICE.-sIDNEY 5. BAXTER,

+ AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER,
IL late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court Of the
United States the courts OF the District Of Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrisons new building on Al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. J. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. b. Samuels,
Hon. G. III. Lee, Of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senator's and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Extraordinary gentleman, having made
some purchases in the Centre market Yesterday
morning, carelessly left his porte monnaie on one
ofthe benches. Ten minutes afterwards he missed
his property, and, returning in search after it, ac-
tually found il there undisturbed! One Of two
things will account for this, namely either that
there was no dishonest person in the market, or
that no acquisitive mortal happened to see the
treasure.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Fire.-On Friday night, at about eleven o'clock,
a new frame house. unoccupied on Capitol hill,
was destroyed by fire. 1t was but the night pre-
vious that the buildings in the of the Old Cap
itol were dehagratedby an incendiary. The same
wretch probably applied the match TO the dwell
ing of the industrious laboring man, who by the
proceeds of his honest toll had procured an hum
BILE but com Portable homestead, thus ruthlessly
given to the flames
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
New York Market.

New York, May 20.-Four is firm, with sales
Of 1880 barrels, at IS 124 q SS S73 sales OF 500
barrels southern, at So so "a SS S7a. Wheat is
duh, and unchanged Corn is firm, with sales Of
SO 900 bushels, 63 cents for mixed, and 70 cents
for yellow Pork is steady. Beef buoyant Lard
firm. Whiskey--sales of 300 barrels Ohio, at 2ot
cents.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
Marine Intelligence.

PHILADELPHIA, Nay 20.-The steamer keystone
State, from Savannah, has arrived Spoke on the
18th the British brig Thetis, from Liverpool for
Wilmington, North Carolina, with loss Of main
top and fore top-gallant masts. Yesterday spoke
steamer Southerner for Charleston.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
HrAnonAnrEns RrelnrNr voLuNrEEps, D q,

HEADQUARTERS REGIMENT VOLUNTEERS, q,
Washington, May l2, 1854.
The Regiment will assemble on the usual
ground, in front of the City Hall, at o'clock, on
Monday, the 22d instant, for exercise and inspec-
ton, as appointed by Brgadier General X. G.
WEieHTsAN, according to law. The officers COM
mandng companies will therefore give the neces-
sary orders, and muster the-r respective COM
mands fully equipped, in time 10 be in line at that
hour. The commissioned officers OF the Regi-
ment, without uniform will meet at Fitnt's, on
Friday evening, at o'clock. BY order of
Col. w. HICKEY.
L. T. MIppLEroN Adutant May 16
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II II O. R.NE Ely AT Il A w.

WASHINGTON, ID. q.
Late Examiner of Claims IN tile Pension OGce)
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care
particularly to Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. r. M. 7. Hunter, u S. SEN
ate; Hon. jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington;
Hon. Jas. L, Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1870
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
]. p. ID.
Dec 21-6meod
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
Into my Enclosure,

NSTK A Ss-brUKc iHtU my EznCIOsure,
~ near Congress Burying ground, between 10th
and nth streets, three Cows, one large pale-red,
with large tits; one middle sized red, with blaze
in her face, and white about her 1anks and the
other small red white about her 6anks, white
ON her hind legs small blaze on her face, and
a leather strap around her neck The owner is
hereby advertised TO come forward, prove proper
~, pay expenses, and take the cows away.
MAJ Is-d3t JAMES LITTLE.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
The steamer Ottowa.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 2O.-The steamer ottowa
from Liverpool from whence she sailed on the
9th April for Quebec, put in here last night. She
has $50 passengers and large freight. When
near Cape Race the Ouowa was detained in the
ice four days. She afterwards put in to Sydney
for coal, and then steamed for Quebec; but the
sound Of ST. Lawrence was closed with ice.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
Tremendous Explosion.

New YORK, Nay 20--A tremendous explosion
took place in the marble buildings just erected in
Nassau street. on the site of the old Bible House.
The walls were shattered and the buildings other
wise injured by fire and water. A person was
seriously injured.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
IotaI ann Dsrsonal.
Miss KimberIy-A Magnih' cent Present.

Miss klmDerly-A DlaSh $3.50
Miss Kimberly concluded last even ng ve'y na'
tering engagement of two weeks at -'ds'ey w.
riete. She has given remarkable cvicen>'e -
great versatility of talent, having appeared durn.s
the fortnight in heavy tragedy comedy, drama,
and farce. She has twice played the arduous
character of Hamlet, TO the complete satisfaction
oflarge and intelligent audiences. On Thursday
evening she appeared as Rosaiind, in Shakespeare $
As You Like it," The more we have seen and
heard her. in the presentations of various charac-
tiers, the more we are bound TO pronounce her an
excellent and accomplished histyion. In comedy,
she is surprisingly charming, refined, and delicate;
in tragedy, she exhibits achievements which only
superior artist and scholar could have mastered.
To her natural majesty in traglcai attitudes,
aboundng in powerful effects, she combines rare
grace and peasngness of delineation with clas-
sical defamation. The Epogue, in :" As You
Like IT," as spoken by her, was truly perfect, and
the most unanimous and animated applause re-
compensed her abors.
After the dropping of the curtain on Thursday
evening, she was boisterousy called, when mag
nfcenl bouquet, of silk and god-smith's work, was
rendered her, which gentleman presented, IN the
name of her friends, with comment upon her
tragical talents and the wish that her days might
be as bright and fragrant as the sweetest flowers,
her happiness as lasting as the sincerity OF the
donors and that the interviewer golden gems might
he embematic of that endless abundance which
should always be the reward of the exertions OF
the truly euceAeat, Miss Kimberly replied in an
elegant and eloquent manner, with an agitation
that betokened the gratitude Of her noble soul.
Her response was in substance as follows:
II thank you, with all my heart, for this mos
singularly beautiful expression OF golden opin-
ions The dross Of earth mingled with its purest
flowers, Emblem, indeed, of our life, for many
bright green spots are strewn along our path amid
the trials and difficulties, the innumerable Jeal-
ousies preiudices and not unfrequently hidden
persecution which retard the progress OF the
struggling ,oling artists up the rugged hill OF
fame; and regret TO be compelled 10 say that IN
this city have suffered this hidden persecution
from an individual high in the confidence of the
peoples representatives; yet
81 quail not in my upward gaze,
For round its apex IS the blaze
That lights its brilliant crown;
The pathways steep, and rough and hard,
And every theme keeps watch and ward,
And fain would drive the pilgrim back.
But sure am
The people will protect their child,
And guide her DER her journey wild"
At the conclusion of these remarks, the applause
was vociierous. They were most admirably de-
livered by the lady, and won for her the unmis-
taxable sympathy Of the audience.
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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

The Variete.-Signorna Solo, whose dancing
on the boards of the National Theatre created
such furore last winter year, is engaged for a
few nights at the Variete and, in connexion with
other performances by the company, will form a
great attraction during the present week.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
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RISLEY'S VARIETE.
FIVE GRAND JUVENILE CONCERTS.
SIGNORITA SOTO,
The wonderfully celebrated Spanish Danseuse,
is engaged for SIX NIGHTS, and will appear
MONDAY EVENING, May %.

FIVE GRAND JUVENILE CONCERTS.
DRoFEssOR KEMMERER will give five
il Grend Concerts, ofneary two hundred pupils
each also, Master ID. Castle, the celebrated ballad
singer from Philadelphia, will sing several choice
ballads, viz: at Temperance Hail. Washington
city, Tuesday evening, May the 10th; and at Forest
Hall, Georgetown, Wednesday evening, the
17h and Friday evening, the 18th, at Liberty Hall.
Alexandria; and on Saturday night, the Goth, at
the new Odd Fellows Hall, at the Navy Yard
and on Monday evening, the 22d, at the Island
Hall. Each concert TO commence at o'clock
Tickets IS cents; children half price.
MAY 16-6t
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

WASHINGTON, May 8, 1864.
Rf- Messrs. Editors: observe my name
through the columns of your paper cand
date for reelection to the Board OF Aldermen wish IL
understood that not candidate for reelection
With many thanks my good friends in the First ward
for their kindness subscribe myself theirs and your obe-
dent servant THoS p MORGAN.
Nav - i
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The ships Montezuma and VIM. Layton.

New YoRK, May 20.-A steam-tug came up
this morning from -he wreck of the ship Monte,
yuma, bringing the officers and crew. She IS fuii
of water, and her back broken.
Another tug came up from the ship William
Layton, bringing $50 passengers. She lies easy,
and il is thought will be got off soon.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Gilman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification of our
Young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios Gentlemen are now seen going into our
har-dressing saloons with hair, whskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable co!ors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMAN's
DYE.-Nortolk Herald
For sale by z. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington City
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Strawberries were sold in the Centre Market,
yesterday morning, from twenty cents and up
wards a quart. The price, we anticipate, will
soon fall shade lower
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
N1TZENs AND STRANGERS, In search

\ J OF Fancy Goods suitable for PRESENTS will find
MT LAMMOND'S, 7th street, the most complete
assortment ever offered in this city, and at prices
o suit the most economical buyers.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

city, on visit, Of Miss Preston, female profess
sor in medical college of Philadelphia, reminds
us Of the fact that Harriet r. Hunt, M. D., who
sought to establish herself in her profession, in
Washington, several months ago, found no en-
couragement to that end, and therefore took down
her sign, aud went on a lecturing tour through the
west This maiden disciple of Esculapius re-
ceived many visitors, while in the midst of US, but
no patients. Our ang bachelors, be it spoken TO
their shame, not avaing themselves of woman's
proffered medical Offices, and forgetting the beaut
ful, but truthful couplet--
s.When pain and anguish wiring the brow,
ministering angel thou"
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
Isroosp pEspATcH.l
Hotel Bu.

mt tHt sUnftffc'
New YORK, May 20--Last ME- .ds, was en-
hotel of John Fletcher, at the Highan, >ntents.
trey destroyed by fire, together with the
Loss, $4,000 Insurance, $4,000
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21
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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Music.-A large, gay, and delighted company
Of promenaders was at the Presidents grounds
Yesterday afternoon, drawn thither by the music
of the Marine band.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

The Grand Regimental Inspection and
Parade is TO take place tomorrow. All the mill
tary companies of the city will participate in the
display.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

NJOTICE.-Applicatio will be made for a
IN duplicate land warrant, issued March 29th,
1853, being No. 40 3S2 for eighty (S0) acres ofland
in favor of Thomas G. Riley, for services rendered
in South Carolina militia, Florida war, 1885, the
original warrant having been lost in Washington.
Nav 5-1aw6w JOSIAH JOHNSON.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

BE- Messrs. Editors, Please announce
the name of james w. Sheahan, candidate for the
Board Council for the First ward at the ensu
ing election. ,om,r,
May II MANY 'oTEks.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-21

Ay- MesTs. Editors; Please announce
the name or MIR. William III. Mink as n can
ddate represent the First ward in the Board OF
Council and oblge MANY NoIEhs.
Nav