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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
House of Representatives.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

On motion of Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee, the
House resolved itself into a Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, Mr.. Orr, in
the chair, and resumed the consideration OF the
resolutions proposing refer the various branches
OF the Presidents annual message to the appro-
pirate standing committees
MIR. ETHERIDGE said he was aware that in
an assembly ofthis kind silence most forcibly com
mended itself 10 those who have borne but little
part in public affairs, yet there were times when
the most exacting would excuse those who may
venture the expression of personal opinions. He
hoped and trusted this might be so now.
He then proceeded to speak in favor Of the
Senate Joint resolution authorizing the President
OF the United States to confer the brevet title OF
lieutenant general for eminent military services.
he had reason for believing that President Pierce
would with pleasure sign the bill 10 confer this
deserved honor on Major General Scott. II IT
were proposed TO create permanent grade, he
should vote against il; but with the death of Cen
eral Scott the title would expire. He contended
that u would not confer title Of what was falsely
called nobility, which conferred advantages and
privileges without corresponding responsibility.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
MIR. DE BOWS ADDRESS.

The Washington Union, of yesterday, says:
"Mr. De Bow, superintendent of the census,
delivered, on Tuesday evening, to a very
crowded auditory, at the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, an address upon the progress and future
hopes of the republic. The address covered a
wide field, and embraced material of an inter
esting character. 1t openened with some re-
aections upon the strong American feeling
which characterized our people, and their firm
and constant faith in the permanency and great
ness of the country. A rapid view followed Of
the territorial increase of the republic, inter
spersed with counsels against the evils which
the mere thirst for empire naturally engendered.
There is work enough before us for a long time
to come in developing and peopling our present
vast territorial domain-vaster than that OF
either the empires of Alexander or Caesar.
Better, said the speaker, o league Of Switzer-
land than all the plains Of Tartary.
Having passed from questions of territory,
Mr.. De Bow glanced in rapid review over the
developments in the population, agriculture,
manufactures, internal improvements of the
Union, and of the States as compared with
each other and with the leading powers of the
civilized world He showed the relations OF
the different classes of our population, native
and foreign, slave and free, to each other, in
the States and in the Union; the peculiarities
of sex and longevity the state Of education
and Of religion the progress of the newspaper
press; the social condition; the means OF
wealth; and the security from the evils of vice
and pauperism. The agriculture Of this coun-
try had increased more rapidly than its popu-
lation; the tonnage and foreign trade were ra,
pidly gaining upon Great Britain; the amaz-
ing progress of the manufacturing and inter.
nal-improvement interests of the country were
altogether on par with their commercial, &C.
"Mr De Bow sketched the influences of com,
merce upon the world; the province of educa,
ton in republic; the results of immigration
and its effects upon republican institutions
and, passing from the past and the present,
endeavored to look hundred years into the
future which was before US, and the results II
would be likely to bring to the republic. de
closed with an address to the association, ad-
monishing them to be guided by the lamps Of
the past, to reject all rash innovations, and in
the administration Of the government and laws
to elevate to Office only the virtuous, the intel
lgent, and experienced, and endeavor to realize
as near as may be that perfect government in
which the essence is virtue and intelligence
The address was one of great eloquence and
power"
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
too, by deeds of violence and

here-avenged, too, by deeds of violence and
blood.
Whether the distinguished individual Of
whom we speak be an International functionary
or the guest of the nation, he is alike entitled
to respect and protection. He may have com.
mtted errors or crimes before he came here.
However, about his past history we are not
well informed nor is it necessary that we
should be informed in making up our opinion
on this subject. Mr.. Cass says in his remarks !:
81 have inquired Of a near and dear relative,
now in Rome, who from his situation must know
as well as any man the estimation III which
this archbishop is held in his own country, and
he told me he was man of the highest char
acter and standing, who had satisfactorily filled
many important stations, and whose public and
private life was without blot or blemish."
Even if he has committed the crimes with
which he is charged, yet those crimes are not
to be avenged here by mobs, violence, and muir
der, right under the eye Of the government.
Men here have the freedom Of speech.
They can like or dislike whomsoever they will.
They can express their opinions of each other,
whether good, bad, or Indifferent. If the Pope's
nuncio has committed the offences with which
he is charged, then his conntrymen here have
a right to say So They can detest him as
much as they please. But they ought not to be
permitted to bring dishonor on the American
name by violence and outrage.
We are glad that the Senate has spoken on
this subject, and hope that the opinions ex-
pressed in that august body will exert good
influence throughout the country. The mob
spirit is the curse of our large cities, the
curse of the country; and it becomes good men,
patriots, and statesmen to do all in their power
| to subdue it. .nE "~a
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the invalid pension
appropriation bill was passed. The House bill
for the relief of the United States troops who
suffered by the disaster to the steamship San
Francisco was passed, with amendments. Mr..
Petit addressed the Senate on the right of Mr.
Phelps to a seat in the Senate from Vermont
Much of the day was spent in executive ses-
sion.
The House of Representatives passed series
of resolutions, referring the various branches
of the Presidents ANIMAL message to the ap-
propriate standing committees. The deficiency
bill was taken up in Committee Of the Whole
on the state Of the Union, but not definitely
acted upon.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
COMMUNICATIONS.

So many communications sent to us which assume
to be Of public interest and concenmen but which In
reality designed to promote purely private views and
interests that compelled TO lay down certain rules
in regard them Were surrender columns to
all such Communications would really have no room
for other articles and for items Of We are disposed
to accommodates all that can but we must FIRST accom
modate ourselves and our subscribers The advocacy and
rtherance of private schemes of the objects Of
the nad We desire that be distinctly understood
Where articles communications treat Of matters Of
public utility and Of general interest," 1t win afford us
pleasure publish them. We shall however exercise our
own discretion In regard TO them Our rules in future
will follows anything should appear in paper
that does injustice and wrong to any person. he win be
allowed the privilege Of columns for defence.
In all other cases. texcept when publish spontane
ously shall in future insert such articles and commit
nications advertisements and charge accordingly
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
DEATH OF JAMES NJ. SMITH, ESQ.

We deeply regret to learn of the death of
James M. Smith, esq, late of this city The
Alexandria Sentinel says:
I'VE are panied to see, in telegrap hic
despatch from Louisville Of the 23d, the death
of the above-named gentleman announced.
He died at Dona Ana, where he was in dis
charge of the duties Of Indian agent to New
% Prss;dsnt = Pierce Pierce III He leaves a widow and
several children in Washington city. The de-
ceased was man of noble and generous spi-
rit. He was the only surviving brother Of Gov
ernor Smith"
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
MIR. SENATOR BENJAMIN IN THE
SUPREME COURT.

A writer in the Washington Union, of yes
terday, thus speaks of the distinguished and
accomplished Mr.. Benjamin, one of the sena.
tors from Louisiana: H..
"Whoeverwas not in the Supreme Court room
this morning missed hearing one of the finest
forensic speakers in the United States In the
case of the great McDonogh estate, Mr.. Sena-
tor Benjamin made one of the most truly ele-
CANT and eloquent speeches that it was ever my
good fortune to hear His address is refined ;
his language pure, chaste, and elegant his
learning and reading evidently great his
power Of analysis and synthess very great; his
argument as logical as the nature Of the case
will admit his rhetoric SO enchanting as for
the time to blind his hearers to the faults in
his logic, if any"
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

the work-the work for us all-next spring I
There is the right spirit, sir, you may depend
upon it, resting with our company. ] rather
guess we'll carry the American flag as far
north as any Of the English naval gentlemen,
with their fine names, and uniforms, and equip
ments; but we'll do it with the right feeling.
You have no idea how, by having Sir John
Franklin as the object OF our search, and his
picture hanging up in the cabin, and always
thinking and talking about him, what a re-
markable place he has in our minds. We con-
slider he is where Dir. Kane thinks he is; but if
he is any where else, we viii go after him. If
he is gone to heaven, poor man, why then, as
in Sir Humphrey Gilbert's case, perhaps seek
ing after him will be our shortest way Of get
ting there too.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
NATIONAL THEATRE--MR. COLLINs,s
RENEEIT.

The inimitable Irish comedian and vocal
ist Mr. Collins, who has been performing
with great success at the National for seve-
raj nights past takes his benefit tonight
To fine person, graceful carriage, and the
most hearty vivacity Of manner, he unites the
highest professional talents and accomplish.
ments. He will be sustained by the whole
force Of the admirable and talented company
at the National Nothing viii be wanting to
render the performances of the evening worthy
of the patronage Of the public.
In our notices of the National, we have in.
adyertenly omitted to do justice to the orches.
ira. Good at the opening of the season, it has
steadily and constantly improved, and will
compare with the orchestra in any Of our thea
tres. Their selections Of music are excellent,
and their performances deserve the highest
praise, ~.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

The Paris Charican has an amusing hit at
the American expedition to Japan. 1t repre-
ssents . lean, lank, soap-locked, goateed, to-
bacco-chewing Yankee, in Panama hat and
turned-down collar, in the presence of the
emperor Of Japan. "Mr. Emperor, here's lots
of notions for you in return for your kindness
in lettin' us in" "Letting you in--the devil!
Come out from here; make yourself scarce; off
with you and your presentsl' "Oh Mr. En-.
peror, how did ! forget to say that all our can
non there are loaded with grape-shot, which
we'll send you in case you send back our pre-.
sents and refuse our companyW ooh Ameri..
cans! if that is the case, come in, come in,
am delighted to see you"
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

nea- A young man in California, whose
friends at home had neglected to write to him
for long time, adopted the expedient of send
ing letters to various business men in the
neighborhood, inquiring the prices of land and
stock, what he could buy handsome farm of
200 or 800 acres for, &C., intimating that he
had large sums to invest. By return mail he
received no less than seven letters all anx-
iously inquiring after his health, when he was
coming, &c., and has received three or four
every mail since, including some very warm
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

SINGULAR FELINE FERocIrY-The other
day, as gentleman was passing along Frank
ford road, large cat seized him by the leg,
and bit and tore him in furious manner. In
attempting to remove the ferocious animal, the
gentleman's hands were badly torn, and he was
compelled to kill it before he could release him
SELF His injuries we're severe; but as they
were promptly attended by physician, it is
believed that nothing serious will result. Such
instances Of the domestic cat attacking man
are very rare. Doubtless the animal was suf
fering from species Of madness.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
Love and Murder.-A frigb,fuI

Love and Murder.-A frightful affair recent
y occurred on board the ship Amelia at Vera
Cruz. Madame Mauriol had with her young
lady whose beauty captivated Mexican gentle
man, one Of the passengers. His addresses were
10 the cabin, and, after vainly EMPLOYING entreat-
les and menaces, stabbed his victim to the heart
II is said that the conduct Of the Mexican had for
some time previous indicated mental derange-
ment. -
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

pA- We understand that Hon. James A.
Pearce has received the whig caucus nomina
ton as United States senator for another term
of six years. The Maryland Legislature is whig,
and we presume that the caucus nomination
will be ratified by an election.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
Supreme Court of the United states.
THURSDAY, January 26, 1854.

IHUHsDAi JUHHu7y 70, IoO4. m.
No. 48. John McDonoghs executors ct al.
appellants, rs. Mary Murdock ct al. The ar
gument of this cause was continued by Mr.
Hunt, for the appellants
Adjourned till tomorrow, at eleven o'cloc
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

vania.--The Allentown Register of the 18th in.
slant says:
On Thursday last the weather became mild and
we were visited by heavy shower, which contin-
ued throughout the day, accompanied by strong
southern wind, which at about six o'clock in the
evening terminated in a perfect hurricane.
number of signs, fences, and shutters blown away,
and many windows broken We hear, too that
much damage was done by the storm in the
country. The long range Of cattle shedding at the
agricultural fair ground was blown away, throw
ing the roofing some hundred feet into an adion-
ing field The damage to the company may reach
one hundred and fifty dollars. We also hear that
the storm nnroofed the tavern, house of Mr. Israe
Wesco. in Lower Macungy and the stable of Mr..
Charles Menz, in South Whitehall, doing con-
siderable damage 10 fences, &c.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

BeAp As we were the other day standing upon
the steps Of Barnum's hotel, in Baltimore, we
heard, much to our delight and edifcatiQn, the
following conversation between two "hoo-
siers'':
II say, Sam, what's the name of that d
large beefeating buffer who's playing at the
Holiday street theatre2"
Which one do you mean 2" said the other
there are three or four Of them"
"Why," said the>frst, Of course mean the
one with the four dogpoacer groml!"
We Immediately left-Spira Times.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

HDr Governor A. G. Brown, the recently
elected senator from Mississippi, is now in
Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

5z0- Mr.. GEORGE Z. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria, is authorized agent TO re-
ceiye advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers be procured at his counter every
morning.
mr. Mr.. E. X. LUNpY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
E.9- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent receive subscriptions and advertisements,
In Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

A MAN DROWNED IN A VAT OF ALE--On
Wednesday morning last, about eight o'clock,
a person named William Lapish, brewer to
MIR. DENLY, of Selby, was found drowned in a
vat OF ale of about 400 gallons. The deceased
had left his own home little before seven, and
IT is supposed he had fallen in whilst attending
to his duties about threequarters Of an hour
before he was found. An inquest was held on
br ou und nG ssyona ea eesd hs hs
deceased was 80 years Of age, and has left
widow and four children Iorkshireman.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

Great Speed.--Arrangements are making, and
will be completed in the spring, TO travel from
New York TO Chicago in twenty-seve hours
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

A Safe Inyestment.--It appears from the an
nual report of the Connecticut River Railroad
Company that the receipts ofthe road for the year
ending November 80, were S25S, ,220, Of which
Sl33635 was from passengers, S113,794 from
freight and sl0,771 from mails express and rents
The net earnings for the year were S132 209S
From this is to be deducted for interest, S15,SS9
increase on the gross earnings over the year 1852
was about 100000. The total cost OF the road and
its equipment has been somewhat rising 81 SO0
600, and the debt of the road is now but little over
100000, which is owed 10 the Western Railroad
sinking fund.- and is payable in 1862 and 1863. The
debt was reduced the beginning of this year about
S3S.000 and the company is out Of the money
market for temporary loans.--Conyam
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

Illegal Lottery Schemes.--A stupendous
scheme has for some time been on foot in Bati-
more s,d New York TO defraud the public by the
sale Of bogus lottery tickets. BY the energy of
Colonel Richard France, of Baltimore and police
officers Cook and Jefers, two men named Knight
and Rice were arrested in the midst of evidence
of their guilt They have been committed TO jail
in default of $1,000 each bail. The parties in
New York connected with those in Baltimore have
also, been arrested and imprisoned, and await an
examination.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
ERIE RAILROAD DIFFICULTIES,

Mr.. CAMPBELL called up the resolution, here
tofore introduced by him, calling upon the Pres
dent of the United States for information in relation
TO the Erie railroad difficulties.
Mr.. ORR moved to lay the resolution upon the
table; pending which motion.
The House adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27

sKangeit is about 20 miles south of Proven.
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GOVERNOR GRIMES
INAUGURAL ADD L ISIS.
Gentlemen of he Senate
and House Of Representatives..

FfDHgH
haEi15 now III YOU. presence
sHmea l1e aatieS o. me ounce - "'i''" :
nave been elevated by the salia8 %
my iei.oW cll1ehs II oe' ones my "1'S :
under the Constitution, T. eau you, afteH,
ton to such SUBJECTS as oei'efe ae'i"i'a
your consideration.
NO enc, however c2hheele1 "i',l i7s'o-
1auon, can TOO hi9Aiy esSi'LatG ue
sPonsibiitles oi MS poe'lioh. ~ Sa''''''
feel too deeply the deiicacy ol hts iooois'
ana ms ignorance oi 'tie eo.n!''' "''.s'
stfaatafe ana eonhiot'l3 lhteies'' :. %
Getty over "hilA nc IS cal.eN y gAo'e''0
control. 10 itgisiaIe y tae ilo''es. ''i'-
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ana the mos o'liGu' " S'''s''-'o'
/ cu.on. MI.
Il IS 50 eFtfyWaeie, tut = - f11N''''''1 :
50 IN new ana growing o'1e' "'i0i'
Wy pot'@s.t,oi = ',ti,.
Of the CIVILIZED gtobe' "hefe 'he p'p'''
/ policy ana Poaic INSTITUTIONS az j''s' o1
ing esst0iistiea' a''' "ae's ~ 1.''s'' -
ltons Q. the 9la'e are - o',ls' s"' oo'''' !.
tons Ct progress ana aefeioP'nsi,, II, ;.
I IS aitlsatl TASK 70 PioteN' "i-' ~ -
'ae p 'aheef iil,9'cs'S y -. "ea.t' { -
ilemeh's ana also eneouia9e 't1.' ,,;aI -
lisl on suoslap''a' "'s'9 ''1o oo.'''''e' VI
aad ma9niae'''f!hS interests = W. ,,r w
i counties by general avs ,llas sll''' 9'', :,
ate equally aud eenehee"9} upon a. :,
ls not az easy mater = las s1oh5 "'l'
deep the foundations q 'le eao,"''oaa .',,
institutions O q ne" 7'ale' ''li' IN - -, -
thereon SapefslFue'otes .li', Snr5' a. ''9ll2'
the safe ahd oiess hlan"'i4a' ~ oa'S
oi restoring reason % 'ilose Wao a,e ~
felt d " o. giving slSi' y 'i'e 9'illa @ asi'
hearing to the deal' by l!le essaot's5''''eii
and proper endoNment o. cnafl'aple - -
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by encouraging INDUSTRY duu ooollSty
by stcadtastly adhcring to the right, and
by being ever true to the instincts Of
freedom and humanity.
To accomplish these high aims OF Gov
ernment, the first requisite IS ample pro-
visions for the education OF the youth OF
the State. The common school fund OF
the State should be sCrupuiousIy pre-
served, and a more efficient system oi
common schools than we now nave, shoaid
be adopted. The State should see to 1t,
that the elements Of education, like the
elements of universal nature, are above,
around and beneath all
1t is agreed that the safety and perpe-
tuity Of our Republican institutions de-
pend upon the diffusion OF intelligence
among the masses OF the people. IAa
statistics OF the penltentlanes and aims
houses throughout the country abundant
ly show, that education Is the best pre-
vcntatve OF pauperlsm and crime. iney
| show also that the prevention OF those
| evils is much less expensive than the pun
| ishment o the one and the relief oi the
other. Education, too, Is the great equal
! i2er OF human conditions. 1t places the
poor oa an equality W!th the TIch. IL
subjects tue appetitcs and passions oi the
rich to the restraints ol reason and con-
science, and thus prepares each Tor Ca
reer Of usefulness and honor. Every
consideration therefore OF duty aud policy,
lmpels US 10 sustain the comAoa Scuoo,
OF the state in the highest possible eih-
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>- s~'.~~~1- '7r@' s''-7a='a..s.-aa's
-. vaur va-a.al Investigations and should
i appe4t a4t Toe laws and regulations
',s She govern neat oI ,h@ prIs8u are
'ct."4'. ~o'a a'4er prorialy.5 should be
"ais "a Wil secure economy aud GOOD
ogjer j1 1h~ administration Of It. affairs.
l. Is necessary tat Isa9ad again call
:oG~ anratsuu to The Improvement Of the
D.~ N@4es river. w.aea in consequences
NJ e.. 3aaH" AA.t,u.~r. asI Obstacles that
.ay" been presented U5u tuae 10 :.snc.
.a2 u4de t}' 4 ~ n.nrre~@ towards ccm-
ptof3o@ ~ the las SESSION Of the Gen
ntal A-aeH.13s a. .tar an iaves,ira,5on Of
! tue ua.@w"u~ul. AIS were passed pre-.
! vads> .9r 1ut elrga sHo[ 2 Commissioner
| anil Register hV the g3ai de1 electors q
| .0e >,ts on ,#e Gsst Monday IN Apr.i,
! Isl, @hl at 49, sun. lne appolltinr
| t.eurgt -. Nur-t O. Van Barren goua,v
| auI tH43 HE-a ID. Napei.0 county as
assistants Commissioners, investing Guem
| with luIi power aut au'n9rdn to sell and
dispose oj all tie lands, tolls aud water
rcu1s, as t3@" N3gut deem most expedienl
ior ta" VIZ ills prosecution aud early
comP,ru2uot ot The work.
lulcr tHe@e provisions Of law con-
tract 3as laen mad, wta Mr. Henry O.
Nuay &@4 otJerS t5r the completion ut
t"e #PToEemeat-~a portion ot tie old
debt uaa teen paid, uad the work is said
- b. progressing. In the report OF the
Commissioners and Register, which will
be laid before You, viii undoubtedly he
loua& the contract and all the sinfartnatio,
afa |
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}. SMITH.
EIusToE CHAMBERS = son.

DRUGGISTS, and Dnalers tuGrocer.es oils
~ Pants. Nre Slafs, Cp"fectiansries, 'HaFd-
ware, &c Tlpl,n, lows. ~
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