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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

chooses, for purposes of its own, to assume that
poor people in Kentucky may be shot down or
Gu: to pieces by rich men with perfect impuni-
ty. This is the gratuitous assumption of an
abolition editor, who hates Kentucky, and hates
the whole south. 1t is the gratuitous assertion
of man whose great aim and object is to
array section against section, class against
class, the poor against the rich, the servant
against the master, and who would not scruple
to say or doanything that tends to the advance
ment of his unholy object.
Now, we have more faith in the verdict of a
Kentucky jury, taken from the body of the peo-
pie, and whose sympathies are more with the
people than with the aristocracy, than we have
in the unscrupulous abolition fanatic of the
Tribune.
Whilst we do not know enough about Wards
case to pronounce on its merits, we have good
reason to believe that the excitement which
has prevailed in regard to it was produced by
outside abolition influences. The abolition
journals of the country, that prate so loudly Of
philanthropy have queer way indeed Of show
ing that admirable quality. They cry for the
blood of Ward Finding that the jury would
not heed their clamor, and that he was ac-
quilted, they rejoice in the uprising ofa mighty
mob to burn, destroy, and shed blood.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

until war has struck some blows, which put
peace out of the question, or except in the i'm
probable case of return to protracted nego-
tiatons, with o sort of armistice. The Polish
section Of these revolutionary committees in
London has, however, (some say in conse-
quence of government intimations,) thought
that it could begin its action without waiting
for further developments, and that it need not
be so cautious as the exiles of other nations,
the outbreak of an insurTection in Poland be-
ing not likely to dsplease the western cabinets
Accordingly, o democratic rising throughout
Prussia, Poland, and particularly in Warsaw,
has been decided upon and our informant
adds sit will have broken out before you re-
ceiye these lines, unless some unexpected event
should occur to prevent it," We hope for
such an event, because we believe that the
movement is premature and can do nothing
but mischief
One of the Hungarian exiles in Paris, on a
temporary visit, or perhaps mission, in London,
having spoken to Lord Palmerston, the noble
viscount is reported to have said: : q wish that
the Gar may succeed in gaining over, and
the sooner the better, both Prussia and Aus
tria. We should be much stronger without
this German alliance than we shall be with it..
The best you can do at present is to keep per-
fectly quiet. Austria approaches the scene of
the war. Then, but then only, you may, if you
should think it advisable, do something. 1t is
not impossible that you may even be called
upon to do so. But once more tell you, ne
boagez pas, for the time being. Your country's
cause might be retarded for an indefinite period,
should you be too hasty on the present occa-
sion"
From Hungary we have news dated Pesth,
April 3. One its most telling items is, the mill
tary authorities in Transylvania and some parts
of Hungary have ordered the instantaneous
surrender Of all the scythes and pointed instru-
ments that could. be used as weapons at the
outbreak of the dreaded insurrection. The gar
risons of the fortresses are almost doubled all
over the country, and martial law prevails with
unmitigated severity. AT Hermanstadt, TWEEN
ty-seven more persons were condemned to i'm
prisonment for from ten to twenty years. A
young lady, convicted Of sending letters from
exiles, has been sentenced to six years irhpri-
sonment.
eve are exhausted by our last exertions, and
the abundant bleeding of our country's cause,
and were not likely to rush into any new at
tempt at revolution for great lapse Of time.
At least | thought so, and thought it natural
that the nation, before venturing fresh attempts
to recover its liberties, should first recover its
strength and yigor, bodily as well as morally;
but the oppression is so entirely intolerable,
that the people, like the Israelites of old, in
crease in courage, boldness, and resolution, un-
der the burdens Of despotism, and are trem-
bling with impatience to fight again"
These accounts are of decided interest in
connexion with the state Of Europe, and serve
to indicate the character and dimensions which
the pending war is likely to assume.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
Important improvement in printing.

Messrs. Taylor 4 Co., of this city, are con
structing printing press for the New York
Daily Times, having twelve printing cylinders,
arranged to print both sides of The sheet at
once. The sheets are also to be fed in by
mechanism. 1t is believed that this machine
will be capable Of throwing out thirty thousand
sheets per hour, printed on both sides, which
is equivalent to sirty thousand impressions.
Messrs. Hoe q Co. are also engaged in de-
vising means to double the capacity of their
alightning presses by causing the sheets
to be printed on both sides before leaving the
press. This improvement will be applicable
to all their presses now used, SO that the ma
chimes employed in the New York San, Tyi.
bune, Philadelphia Ledger, and other large
newspaper establishments, instead Of printing
twenty thousand as at present, will be able to
throw off forty thousand impressions per hour.
The feeding in of the sheets by mechanism,
we have reason to think, will be successfully
realized before long, though hitherto such an
apparatus has been regarded as a chin,eru
among printers. On page 2l3 we give an en-
craving of DIR. Littles invention for this pur-
pose. Several other plans have been invented
for which patents have been applied for.
Among the most recent is an invention Of
Messrs. Rugg Benjamin, of Greene county,
in this State, which is likely to prove successful
We shall hereafter explain the principles Of its
operation. In the mean time the prize of
$4,000, offered for the best machine for this
purpose by the proprietor Of the New York
Sun is still unclaimed. The money is ready
and waiting. Peoples Journal, for Nay.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
CONGREss.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Douglas pre-
sented memorial, signed by five hundred and
four clergymen of the northwestern States, pro-
testing against the Nebraska bill. In pre-
senting this memorial, he took occasion to
notice and repel some unfounded imputatons
lately placed upon his conduct and motives by
some Of the clergymen of the city of Chicago.
The bill granting land for the benefit of the
INDECENT insane was postponed till Wednesday
next. A motion to proceed to the considera.
ton of the Pacific railroad bill was, after de-
bate, rejected-yeas 13, nays "a. The home
stead bill, coming up as the special order, was,
upon motion, and after debate, postponed till
Tuesday, Of next week. The Senate then ad-
journed.
The House of Representatives, on motion of
Mr.. Richardson, resolved itself into Commit
tee of the Whole on the state Of the Union,
and, after laying aside seventeen bills on the
calendar, reached the bill, heretofore reported
by Mr.. Richardson from the Committee on
Territories, organizing the governments of Ne
braska and Kansas. Mr.. Richardson then
offered a substitute, being the Senate bill with
the omission of what is known as the Clayton
amendment, and containing several verbal
amendments not touching the general princi-
pies of the measure. Mr.. Hubbard made a
speech in its advocacy and Mr.. Lyon opposed
the bill. Mr.. Ingersoll has the floor for to-
day. l&
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
RADICALIsM.

great evil exists in this country, that mani
tests itself in many and most offensive forms.
1t shows itself in mobs; it shows itselfin hatred
of law, in opposition to true religion, in hostii-
ty to settled institutions, in the confounding Of
sexes, in outrages on property-holders, and in
fomenting discords between classes This great
evil is radicalism. The idle and the crack
Drained people of our own country, aided by
run,mad scholars and incendiary and fanatica
malcontents from abroad, are engaged in sys-
tematic efforts to propagate it.
One would suppose that the absurd opinions
they hold, and the insane course they pursue
would be so revolving to good sensible people,
that it would be impossible for them to obtain
influence. 1t is, however, otherwise. They
haveinfuence, and great influence. They have
close compact organization. They vote
together. They constitute sort of balance-of
power party. They make their peculiar views
and tenets superior to all political creeds and
all political parties.
In close contest between the regular poll
tical organizations of the country, they can
almost dictate their own terms. Before they
will agree to throw their influence in either
scale, they exact pledges and promises. In
the north land to that section these people are
confined) the anxiety of the two parties to
succeed, and the restless ambition of candi.
dates for Office, induce them to seek the favor
and support of these men, who are all abilit;on-
lists, or freesoilers, or both In this wav tho
whig party of the north has become abolition.
lied, and large portion of the democracy
have either caught the infection, or have been
rendered SO timid as to be afraid to express
their opinions. The aggregate vote of these
men, as compared with that of the regular par
ties of the country, is small and contemplate;
but, holding the balance of power, and enabled
oftentimes to decide close contests, they have
obtained an influence that they do not deserve.
They have the sagacity to see that the two
great parties stand in need sometimes Of their
help, and they keep banded together in order
to be prepared for contingencies. If they were
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
The I" City Of Glasgow
TO The Editors ofth Journal Of CONNIE,

To the Editors Of the Journal Of Commerce.
GENTLEMEN Many inquiries being made
at our office as to any particulars we can fur
nish of the City Of Glasgow steamship, which
left Liverpool on the lst Of March, and had not
arrived at Philadelphia on the Sth of April,
and some anxiety being felt for her safety, we
consider it our duty to lay the following partic-
ulars before the public, for the benefit of those
who may have friends on board that vessel:
The vessel was in state ofperfect efficiency
at starting, her compasses having been ad.
justed within FIVE days Of sailing.
Thenumber Of persons on board was 373
souls, including infants, being equal to 339
statute adults, and IA officers and crew. the
vessel being 1887 tons register.
The water on board was the government al
lowance for forty days, besides which there is
the power Of obtaining condensed water.
The provisions on board were lib. per head
of fresh and salt meats per day for forty-six
days for every person on board, and of bread,
Hour, &c., lib. for each person each day for "a
days, besides rather more than six tons of pota-
toes and vegetables, and 81 tons Of tea, coffee,
and sugar, as well as other smaller stores, &c.
These provisions, with economy, are calcu.
lated to last sixty or seventy days.
The Goals on board were for passage of
twenty-five or twenty-six days.
We believe the vessel to be detained in the
ice on the banks of Newfoundland, and un-
able to make her way out Of it; in corrobora-
ton of which view the Baltic steamer was three
days in it, the Charity screw-steamer was nine
days in it, and sailing vessel some years ago,
in the same place, was thirty days in it with
out being able to move.
The steamers of our line having been before
tried under canvass, land this steamer having
been for several days under it against adverse
winds,) are capable Of going to the westward
under it; and the commander is aware that it
is our wish that whenever necessary and prac-
ticable, such course should be adopted, in
case of any arrangement Of the machinery,
which we do not anticipate. Sailing vessels
which left this port month before the City of
Glasgow, had only just arrived.
For these reasons we ourselves feel no anxi-
ETY. for her safety.
We remain, sirs, yours respectfully,
RICHARDSON BROTHERS
LIVERPOOL, 4M month Il, 1854.
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JAMESTOWN CELEBRArIoN.

The landing at jamestown, Virginia, will be
celebrated by dinner at the United States
Hotel, on Saturday next, at eight o'clock.
The Rev. I. ID Balch will deliver the annual
address, which will be followed by speeches and
sentiments suitable to the occasion, enlivened
by the music of the Marine Band, which has
been engaged for the evening. 1t is earnestly
hoped that those who feel an interest in rescu-
ing from oblivion the history of the first settle
ment, and the sufferings and triumphs of the
first settlers, will aid the jamestown Society of
Washington in the first stepto carry out most
praiseworthy undertaking which has been al
ready too long delayed.
Tickets can be procured at the United States
Hotel, or from the members of the executive
committee.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
THE NEBRASKA BILL In THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVE

The proceedings of the House of Representa-
tives, yesterday, were Of an important and in
teresting character. The motion of Mr.. Rich
ardson, the chairman of The Territorial Com
mittee, to go into Committee of the Whole on
the Nebraska bill, Of which he gave notice last
week, was made, and, to the qualification of the
friends and the chagrin Of the enemies of the
bill, the molten was carried by the decisive
majority Of twenty-one. Many regard this as
test vote; but whilst we cannot say that we
altogether regard it as such, we at the same time
look upon it as decided indication in favor Of
the bill. All the bills that stood in the way OF
the consideration Of this measure were set
aside, and we may now expect to see it progress
steadily to its final passage.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
THE TRIBUNE AND ITS HATRED OF
THE SOUTH.

The New York Tribune, whose hatred of
southern people has grown into disease, says
that Kentucky has outstripped her neighbor,
the Old Dominion, in the preparation of ont.
RACES. 1t says that Virginia is content to i'm
prison woman for teaching black children,
but that Kentucky approves of the murder of a
school-teacher for chastising the son Of veal
thy man. This is not the precise language,
but it is the substance Of the language of the
Tribune.
Now, there was no statute in Virginia against
educating blacks until some twelve or fifteen
years ago, and there would not be at hstime, had
the abolitionists abstained from their officious
interference in the matter of southern slavery.
They sent hireling emissaries among the slaves
to dissatisfy them with their condition and to
incite them to rebellion. When these infam-
Virginia, they adopted the plan of sending
through the mail, to free negroes and to slaves,
incendiary papers of the most exciting charac-
ter. The cruelty Of masters and the sufferings
of slaves were depicted in terms well calcu-
lated to make an impression. Resistance was
inculcated as a sacred duty.
The legislature, finding that decisive steps
must be taken to arrest the evil, determined to
strike at the root Of it and law nhibiting
the education Of blacks was passed. But while
it is unlawful to teach them to read and write,
there is no law against teaching them orally.
They are thus taught in Sunday schools all
over the State. Every body in the State knows
of the existence of the law. If it seems to be
hard law, the responsibility of it is with and
on the foolish and wicked fanatics who sought
to make mischief by their impudent ofiicious.
ness. The female who opened the school for
blacks knew the law. She violated it with her
eyes open, and she has no cause to complain
that she was punished for the violation of it.
The acquittal of Ward by Kentucky jury,
to which the Tribune refers, is magnified by
that journal into great outrage, disgraceful
to the whole State of Kentucky. The Tribune
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
From the Philadelphia Bulletin Of Saturday.
Terrible Steamboat Explosion on the Della
ware.

LAMENTABLE Loss OF HUMAN LIFE--SEv-
ERAI PERSONS lNJURED-A NUMBER OF HORSES
DEsTRoYED.--Last night, about III o'clock, the
steam tow-boat Pennsylvania was coming down
the Delaware near Bordentown, with number
of canal boats in tow, when her boiler exploded
with tremendous report, and with fatal effect.
The scalding steam pervaded the deck of the
boat, binding those who were not killed out.
right, and creating frightfnl confusion.
As soon as comparative order was restored,
the wants of the sufferers were attended to.
One of the firemen Of the boat was so dread
fully scalded, that he died in very short time.
A colored man, who was also employed as q
fireman, was very badly scalded but will it is
thought recover.
Two Of the canal boatmen were so badly in
jured that they died soon after the accident.
man and boy belonging to the canal
boats have been missing since the mishap. II
is believed they we're blown overheard and
drowned.
Three of the sufferers, named William Eppe-
heimer, Alexander Williams, and Martin o.
Meally, were put on board the steamtug Thomas
Reany this morning for the purpose of being
brought to the city and taken to the Pennsy-
yania hospital. O,Meally, who was employed
as driver on the tow-path, died in great agony
while on the road to the city.
1he Pennsylvania was built for city ice-
boat she was sold some time since to the
Pmiadelphia 1Steam-Tug and Navigation Com
pany, and last summer entirely new boilers
were put IN. The force of the explosion was
forward, which accounts for the destruction
among the horses.
The accident is attributed to q flaw in the
iron. This explosion is the most serious of the
kind that has ever taken place upon the Della
ware.
Since the above was received, the telegraph
has announced the death of Eppeheimer.l
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
From the New York Times
Very Interesting European Intelligence.

We have private advices from reliable
sources in London, Paris, and Hungary, which
convey intelligence of good deal Of interest
in regard to the movements Of the revolution
airy party in Europe. Without youching for
the strict accuracy of all their statements, we
their comments.
The revolutionary committees IL London
display the greatest activity, and with il the
most marked prudence. Mosemeu euts have
been organized in all the continents countries
but with the advice to the people not to stir
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

The ERIcssoN.-The extraordinary height
of water in the North river, caused by the re-
cent floods, has seriously impeded the work of
raising the Ericsson. A swift outward current,
with uninterrupted high water, has been expe-
rienced for several days, covering the ship COM
pletely, except portion Of the upper deck
.amidships. She lies fast in the mud, SO low
that her main deck would be completely under
water at low tide. 1t has therefore become ne
cessary to discover and close large number
of openings, including two ports, instead Of
one, as at first supposed, one window, and the
hawse-holes and scuppers. Two men, in sub
marine-armor, have been engaged in the te-
dious exploration of the ships interior, and the
openings, it is thought, are now mostly closed,
SO that the pumps will commence tomorrow,
with a probability of speedily raising her.
Three steam pumps are already rugged, and q
fourth will be put on to-day; three Of them ca
pable of discharging sixty barrels each per
minute. Captain Ericsson has no doubt that
the engine will be found uninjured materially,
and in very few days after raising will be in
working order again.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09

THE DorRUDscHA.--The following is an ac
count Of th' desolate district, which has sud.
denly risen TO interest and Importance
At Tchernavoda the Danube approaches
within thirty-four miles Of the Black sea, but is
separated from it by peninsula or tongue of
high land extending north, nearly opposite to
Galatz, called Dobrudscha. From Tchernavo-
da road runs to Kostendje, on the Black sea,
partly parallel with stream, or rather chain
Of lakes, called Karasu. At Bourlac -four
hours the stream ceases, and the valley is shut
in by the hills crowned with downs, from which
the sea is visible. Kostendje (Constantina)
small village on a height above the shore, has
little port, with the remains of mole now
destroyed. From point a little south of this
to Rassova, on the Danube, runs rampant of
earth called Trajan's wall 1t is certain that
no branch Of the Danube ever flowed into the
sea across this tongue of land, which presents
on the side of the sea an uninterrupted range
of low hills and cliffs. The district of the
Dobrudscha is at most seasons wilderness,
partly owing to its having been deprived of its
Tartar inhabitants, after 1929, by the Russians,
but partly owing to its subsoil, which, except
ing to its north extremity, where rise the hills
Of Matschin, (granite,) consists of porous lime
stone, which retains no water, and furnishes no
springs on the surface. Population is scanty,
and villages widely scattered, and drinking wa
ter is obtained only through few deep wells
Corn is scarcely cultivated at all hay and fod-
der are very scarce; the scanty herbage dries
up early in the summer; and focks Of sheep
and herds of buffalo repair to the borders of
the Danube. This desert extends south of the
wall Of Trajan, nearly as far as Rassarik and
yarna. 1t is not tenable by troops, unless
they carry food, forage, and water with them
A canal was at one time projected between the
Danube at Tchernayoda and the Black sea at
Kostendje, but survey made BY Prussian
engineer proved that the head Of the valley of
Karasu was l64 feet above the sea, and that
not drop of water was to be obtained on the
summit level Limestone hills) to feed canal
if it were made.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-09
Heavy verdict Against Railroad Coz

Snrngseld R1puhiean States that the referees 10
whom was referred the disputed claim Of Boody,
Ross & Harris, contractors, against the New
Haven and New London r. r., and who have
been in session lately at New Haven, have
awarded s3f, ,723 to the claimant The latter once
offered 10 take $4,000 and settle the case. The
claim was for unpaid services in the construction
OF the road and the referees by whom its merits
were passed upon were Capt. VIM. P. Parrot,
Col. G. J.. Slaughter and Judge Allen, of Boston.