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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Effects of the Cold.--Thc freezing weather
Of last week destroyed all hope of even partial
fruit crop in this part Of Virginia, and we fear the
effects have been equally blightng in other por-
tions Of the State. We learn from gentlemen
from the country that all the peaches and apples
have been nipped in the bud. and il is believed
the other various kinds Of fruit have generally
shared the same fate. In many cases, the bloom
exhibits the appearance Of having been singcd by
fre--Riehmond Enquirer, Sd.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09
Eofal anS DersonaI.
Misfortune and CrIme.-The commissiouers

Misfortune and Crime.-The commissioners
of The Washington Asylum, in their last annual
report refer 10 the connexion of the work-house
with the asylum as injurious TO the efficient disc-
pline and management of the establishment; and
the mayor of the city, in his recent message to the
city councils, says there should be separate
building with suitable grounds provided for the
safe-keeping and punishment and reform, if possi-
BILE, of the persons committed 10 the work-house,
leaving the present building for the aged, the poor.
and the infrm."
Not only does efficient discipline" demand
separation of those two classes Of persons, but
humanity itself They ought not to be covered by
the same roof, unless poverty or helplessness is
crime. The one description of persons should not
be classed with the other. The propriety of this
is so apparent to every rejecting mind, that no
argument is necessary 10 its justification.
The blue Jug" the county Jail, is a nuisance
not only because Of its present location and its
structural weakness, but because youths and
adults are there in common association sometimes
occupying the same cells. They ofhearts not yet
ndurated to conscience and to good Impressions
should not be in daily intercourse with men reck-
less Of good morals, and whose teachings, unfor-
tunately, pariake Of their own depraved charac-
ters.
We hear much about reforming criminals.
Would it not be WELL as a startng-point, 10 erect
thick wall Of partition between juveniles and
adults, so as, if possible, to prevent the former
from the gross contamination of the latter? II is
an old axiom that prevention is better than cure,
and for one we should be pleased TO seethis whole
some teaching acted upon at once.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Pyrotechnic Sports.-The burning of houses,
at least seven-eighlhs of those annually envcloped
with flame, in this city, has its origin in incendia-
rism; and the misfortune is, that perpetrators Of
the crime are seldom detected and brought to
punishment. Not onein fifty. In many instances,
when frame buildings are selected for an exten-
sve blaze, the artful destroyer of property tears
of plank of the weather boarding, or avails him.
self Of knot-hole, and inserts in the opening
ball OF turpentne stuck round with pine splinters
or handful of cotton saturated with camphene
The same match that lights the cigar of the incen
diary is applied to the mass of combusubles
Thus. il has been discovered, houses often de-
fiagrated the mode being reduced TO system.
few days ago we had an open street exhibit
ton Of pyrotechncs. A lad, passing along Penn
sylvania avenue purposely poured portion OF
the camphene contents OF his can under and
around a box, containing goods before door OF
one of the many places Of business which skirt
the great thoroughfare; while another juvenile,
producing friction match from his pocket, set
fire 10 the liquid. 1t was fine sport for them.
They must have considered that they had an un-
disputed right thus to amuse themselves; for on
being kindly lectured by gentleman who was
walking by the burning, they became indignant
giving vent to their offended feelings in language
in the highest degree disgraceful 10 them.
Unfortunately, no police officer was in view to
abrdge their liberty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

It was reported that,he export Of gold from Rus
STA was prohibited
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

NTEw AND FASHIONABLEGO GOODS.
IN WM H. STANFORD, Merchar: Tailor
north side of Pennsylvania avenue, un, sr Gads
by's Hotel, has just returned from New YORK, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
Of spring Goods of the latest styles and importa-
,ions 10 which he would call the attention Of his
friends and the public in general; all which VIII
be made TO order in the most fashionable and ele-
CANT style at the shortest notice, and at the very
lowest possible price.
Also, a complete assortment of Furnishing
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders
Stocks, Craya,s, &c, with superior lot of Kid
Gloves. direct from the importer in New York.
Mar iT-2aw3wf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Congressional Cemetery.--Now that the win
ter is past and there are unmstakable evidences
Of the spring time many Of our citizens who have
loved ones inferred in this popular battle-ground
are engaged in improving the appearance OF the
grave, shy monuments, enclosures or by the
planting Of Towering shubbery-the latter chaste
but expressive testimony of tender regard for the
memory Of the departed.
There, every hillock and marble memorial, like
leaf in volume the truths of which cannot be
questioned, teaches the mournful lesson of our
own mortality.
All Of us, with stricken hearts, have stood near
the open grave, into which those near and dear 10
us by ties Of kindred and friendship have been
lowered, and forever covered by the clods hastily
spaded into the opening by the fearless sexton,
tamiarized with scenes like those.
Among the fresh mounds is the one which COW
ers Ovid F. Johnson, man Recommending talents,
generous impulses, and ardent friendship. Poll
tican and lawyer, he was known throughout our
extended lane; ; and many were the hearts strick-
en- by his sudden departure from the stage Of life
His resting-place is ndidatedby grave-stone, but
recently erected. He died in the midst of us,
temporary sojourner; and hence We have con-
ceived that particular reference to the spot
where his remains repose may be gratifying TO his
distant friends. IL.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

From John Lloyd Martin, M. D.---I do here.
by certify that DR.. Levi has operated upon my feet
and extracted thereirom several corns and c2llos-
ties without occasioning me the slightest pain or
uneasiness; and can, with the greatest conf
dence and pleasure, recommend him most
skillful chiropodist.
JOHN LLOYD MARTIN, M. D..
Baltimore, Dee 4, 1852. n. Charles st.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

From Thomas Oliver Goldsmith, M. D., cor
oner of Philadelphia do hereby certify that
Dr. Levi has operated upon my daughter for nail
growing in the flesh, TO hers as well as my own
satisfaction; also corn upon her foot, with immc-
diate relief, and without the least pain.
THOS. OLIVER GOLDSMITH, M. D.,
13S Beach ST. Kensington
Philadelphia, Oct. 90, 1852.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

sS-ExCLUsIvELY BY TELEGkAPH,- ,-sa
~ hea-'y expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. "a hours
The Philapelphia DO. .............lS
The Baltimore morning do.... ....l2
Address 7" Times Office, Adams S Co.'S Iron
Buiijing, Baltimore
Huxh Cameron, corner La av. and hh street,
Washington city, agent for the District OF eosum'
bia. 9. u. ba lLoh,
, Fab 16 -6,eod,f Sole proprietor
CHIL NGTON has received Godey's
- Lady's Book, beautifully illustrated, Tor April
Putnam's Magazine for April
Knick,rbocker do do. T..
Grahams DO 40 go. /.
Aithe New Books published are received imme-
diately afterwards,
Everything in the Book, Stationery, and cheap
publication line for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Cor. Pa. av. and "A ST., odeon Building
Apr l--tf. 'sE
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09
The Crystal Palace and MIR. Barnum,s En-

The Crystal Palace and Mr.. Barnum's En-
terprise.--The prospects ofthe re-opening of the
Crystal Palace, under improved auspices,
growing more encouraging II will be recollected
that Mr.. Barnum in his recent letter, addressed
10 the directors OF the Crystal Palace Association,
declared his willingness to undertake the respon-
sibilites of the presidency, in case certain pro-
visions were complied with II was-at his sug-
gestion that subscription was set on foot for the
purpose of disposing Of given number oftickets
Of admission TO the exhibition. II was held out
as an inducement 10 merchants, proprietors Of
hotels, and business men generally, that the pur
chase OF tickets and the interest of all parties TO
forward the enterprise would serve to place the
Palace again on firm footing The proposition
has met with a cordial response from our citizens.
Subscriptions for tickets the amount of SOL 500
have been already made. IL this sum can be in.
creased TO 100000, as may be easily done, there
will probably be no further difficulty in reorgani.
zing the Cyrsla Palace upon such footing as shall
secure its complete success.--N i. Da'ty Tunes.
The ship Three Bells, Captain Creighton,
the arrival OF which at Glasgow, from New York,
we have already recorded, had very tempestu-
Gus passage, and came near being lost. She
shipped two tremendous seas which swept her
deck and entered the cabin Captain Creighton
lost some Of his clothes and charts, and several
articles presented 10 him in this country for his
noble conduct in rcscuing the passengers OF the
San Francisco. AT one time all hands had nearly
given up hopes Of being saved.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

COPIES OF TESTIMONIALS.
From H. |. M. Napoleon III.-Je certi6e que
Mr. Levi enlcve les cors une extreme abili-
te. Aout lS4y.
LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Prices Of Admission.-Dress circle and par.
quetle, 81 90; family circle, so cents; private
boxes, SIS.
Doors open a, Z; Concert to commence at S
O'CLOCK Apr.9
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Piratical Attack.--The ship Frigate Bird, Of
Baltimore, arrived at Philadelphia on Tuesday,
from Marina reports having been fired into by
Chinese prstical vessel on the 18th Of December,
when off Pulo Folly, in the Chinese sea. The at.
tack was made during calm, and the pirates
chased the ship in their long boat, but, breeze
springing up, the ship escaped after chase of
ten hours.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Cruise of Revenue Cutter.-The revenue
cutter Caleb Gushing, Captain Walden, returned
TO Portland the 31st ult., after cruise of four
months on the eastern coast for the purpose of
atlordng relief TO distressed vessels During
her absence she sailed 2,340 miles; boarded and
spoke 233 vessels, and relieved and assisted Is.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

From JEFF. S. German, MD.-This is to Ger.
tify that DIR. Levi has this day extracted corn
from one of my toes, which has been constant
annoyance to me for about fifteen years, without
causing me the slightest pain; and will avail my
self Of the privilege of giving him this certificate IN
order 10 testify TO all aud every one who may sec
il that / take great pleasure in Recommending DR..
Levi 10 them as successful operator. and gen-
tleman. JEFF. s. GERMAN, M. ID.
Office, 16 S. Fourth ST.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Ey- Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Eighth street. between II and 1.-The pastor Rev James
Duncan will preach in this church tomorrow (Sabbnth)
at IL o'clock, a. m, and ~ o'clock, p m. APPS
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Gale at Mobiie.-MoBlLE, Apra GA severe
Mobile bay Her officers and crew were saved.
Mr.. Fillmore, with Mr.. Kennedy and the rest
Of his party, is expected here to-day. A public
reception has been rendered by the municipal au-
thorities.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

RS- Rev. Edward Thompson, ID. D., Pres
dent Of the Ohio Wesleyan University. will preach in
Wesley Chapel, the corner of and 9Th streets
Sabbath morning, the 9th instant at IL o'clock and the
Rev r. H. DAsHELL in the evening, at halfpast
K AnrQ
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

RJ- Rev. DR.. Gurley will preach in the Hall of the
Union Engine House, First ward, Sabbath evening,
9th instant, at n o'clock. Apr
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

AD- Inst all alton and other Exercises in
the Congregational Church. Of the City Hall, Fifth
street. council will be organized and candidates
amined publicly Saturday, at o'clock, p m On sun
day there will be preaching at H. installation at
315, p. m, and preaching Mt ~ in the evening. Apr
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Rs- War Between Turkey and Russia
its Missionary Aspects and BearingsRev. A. q. CARO-
THEIRS will lecture on Sabbath evening. at quarter 10
eight o'clock, in the Fifth Presbyterian Church. of
Fifth and streets Morning service at eleven o'clock.
Anr 4
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

Suicide at Chicopee Falls.-On Tuesday
morning, the body of female was found in the
canal Of the Chicopee Manufacturing Company,
which proved to be that Of Elizabeth Phillips, a
girl twenty-nine years Of age, who was formerly
employed in the mills in that village. She had
been subject to fits Of insanity.
[Springfeld Rep, Thursday
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-09

From Thos c. Butler, jr, esq.-A member OF
nv family was operated upon in New Orleans, on
March last, in my presence, by DR.. Levi, who re-
moved n number OF corns and two large bunons
without pain, which had been extremely painful
for many years affecting the health very much.
The relief has been entire from excruciotng pain,
and there is return OF suffering. To persons
suffering from like causes | would recommend
them to have them removed by DR.. Levi an ef
fec,ual cure THOMAS C. BUTLER, Jr,
Sixth ST., opposite Medical College.
Cincinnati, Aug |, 1853.
From IT. ]. Feltus esq.-Unsolicited by Mr.
Levi beg leave 10 testify TO his success and skill
in having perfectly removed large bunion long
Standing, without causing any pain.
III. j. FELTUS,
Nod Boston Row
Philadelphia, July 81 1852
In sddtion TO the above authenticated testino.
mails, many thousands more in his possession
among which are several from ladies of the high
est rank) can be seen by favorng him with call
at Mrs. Grifiin's,
D street, between 9th and 10Th,
Apr 6-1mif Washington, D. c.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02
Public Buildings at Washington

There are wohundred and ten bricklayers,
carpenters and blacksmiths, employed on the
Capitol extension now going on at Washing
ton. The walls of the principal stairs are
at spring height, and the aisles are being
turned. The arches in the corridors are to
he of the most magnificent description, con-
sisting of series of PANEL frames grained
and band arches. The new great exhibition
hall of inventors, on the East wing of the
Patent Office, is two hundred and sixty-eiglt
feet long, and sixty-eight wide, and mag
ni6cent one it is, with the chaste marbo pill
lars and piasters, and the grained ceiling
which, with the walls, are handsomely orna-
mented with frescoes, so closely in imitation
of mouldings, that no one at glance, would
suppose that they were not really bas-relief
The removal of the models from the main
building has been commenced, and already
some of the cases are filled with miniature
machines, the wood work of which has been
vanished, and the iron deprived of it's rust
and dust, where this improvement was
necessary.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02
Patriotism Of Foreigners.

There were fifty-six signers of the Dec
laration Of American Independence, eight
of whom were of foreign birth. Two were
one was Welchman, two En-
glishmen, and three Irishmen. francis
LEWIS, was born at Landiff, Wales, 1888;
JOHN NrHERsPooN, at Edinburgh, Scot
land, 1922; JAMES SMITH, born in Ireland,
IT'S; GEORGE TAYLOR, in Ireland, l7l6;
JAMES LEWIS, Scotland; and ROBERT Nor
R1s, the financier of the revolution, the no
BILE, disinterested alder with his means of
the colonial cause, was native Of Eng
land, where he was born, in 1884.
If active self-sacrifce be a test of patri-
otto virtue, we may claim for adopted, aye,
unaturalized citizens even, large share of
it, as well in the past, as the present.
Yet in the face Of this page of our an.
mails, so honorable to the foreigners who
have sought our land as the home of their
choice, there is crusade engendered, in
secret, to prescribe them for the exclusive
behoof of those whom accidental birth has
given the title Of natives. Shame, where
is thy bklshE
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02
The Right Spirit.

In all the Districts in which the Democ-
racy have yet made nominations, we hear
Of but one expression from those with
whom we have conversed and that is a
firm determination to triumpantly elect
those whom the party has selected as its
standard bearers. A degree Of enthusiasm
hitherto unknown, seems to animate our
friends throughout the Territory, and we
shall be much surprised if great and glo-
rious victory does not await us ON the 10th
inst. Our own nominations for this Dis
trict have not yet been made; but so far as
we can learn the democracy are ready to do
battle for the nominees manfuIIy. This be-
ing the case, no doubt can exist as to the
result. q
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02

The late Mr.. Alexander, architect of Roch-
ester bridge, and other fine buildingsin Kent,
was once under cross-eXaminatiOn, in spe-
cial jury case at Maidstone, by Sergeant,
afterwards Baron GarrOw, who wished to
detract from the weight of his testimony.
After asking him what was his name, the
sergeant proceeded,
"You are builder, l believe ?"
"No, sir, I am not builder, / am an
architect"
"Ah! we'll architect or builder builder
or architect they are much the same l sup
pose?"
a beg your pardon, sir, I cannot admit
that; 1 consider them totally different
g Oh, indeed perhaps you will state
wherin this great difference consists"
An architect, sir, prepares the plans, con-
ceives the design, draws out the speciica-
tons:in short supplies the mind the builder
is merely the brick-laycr or the carpenter
the builder is in fact the machine the arch
tect the power that puts the machine to-
gether, and sets it agoing.
"Oh very we'll Mr.. Architect, that will
do and now, after your very ingenious dis
tinction without difference, perhaps you
can inform the court who was the architect
of the Tower of Babel?"
The reply, for promptness and wit, is per-
haps not to be equalled in the whole history
of rejoinder:
There was no architect, sir,-and hence
the confusion?"
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02
II Il AIDING BOOKS!

HAVE You seen thems They are admirabIe books
All the teachers who have examined and used them
attest warmly their singular fitness for the purposes Of the
school room.
They are in fact the carefully considered results of the
most ample experience in ching and are accordingly
adapted admirably in every way tfe wants and powers
of the LEARNER.
Here in the onset dun arguments long drawn
out" to prove that 1.-THE picture a cat is not cat'
that the picture of horse is horse that the
picture OF COW is not COW and other information
equally valuable and apgropi ate in a school book for
child.
On the contrary, the child is assumed to have common
sense and to need instructions in what useful and suit
ed to his He is not therefore puzzled on the start
with long words and abstract definitions wearied out
with reading, attempting to read, what is without ben
eht because above his capacity and without interest be-
ause insu1erabIy dull
In Sanders New Reading Books, every step in the pro-
cess till the very last plainly preparatory next
The pupil pleasantly and proftably conducted through
lessons consisting of two, three,
in regular succession al containing matter full of inter-
est moral and instructive, yet highly entertaining and
besides arranged while merely teaching him to reed
to Undue his mind with the wholesome thought and
develope and strengthen his mental powers
Teachers, examine Them and judge for yourselves.
The teachers throughout The Territory have a
the above books for examination by calling on w S.
Combs the American House. who is tie only author.
lied agent for Minnesota.
June 22--dlv.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02

p1MRs. E. F. ELLErr, the highly accom-
plished authoress designs affordihg our citi-
zens an opportunity Of listening to her
DRAMATIC REApINGsin scenes from Macbeth
Caesar, School for Scandal
at the Court House on tomorrow evening,
at half past seven. Her high reputation as
literary lady, added to the notices of the
press where she has given her readings,
leaves no doubt that those who 60 to the
Court House tomorrow evening will be
highly entertained.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02
Progress of True Principles.

The exposures which have been made of
the enormous frauds practiced by the
Schuyler Railroad Company upon Congress
and Minnesota are producing their appro-
pirate fruit in the minds Of the people. We
are every day approached by men who have
heretofore regarded Railroad as the prop
er ultimate of all desires and effort, who, on
carefully reading and weighing the tcstimo-
ny adduced before the Congressional Inves-
tigating Committee, and noticing the care
full suppression thereof by the St. Paul Or
gans of the swindle, and witnessing the ex-
traordinary efforts made to bolster up our
Delegate, as chief agent of the Wall Street
SPECTATORS are alike astounded at the mag
nitude of the fraud, and disguised at the
shameless and unprincipled methods resort
ed to in defending it. These men appre-
ciate no less now than formerly, the great
advantage of, and immediate necessity for
a railway outlet for Minnesota, East and
South, by way of facilitating travel and
commerce but they appreciate also, that
'good name is better than great riches"
to a community as well as to an Individual
They feel that it will be better for the in
terests of our Territory to suffer delay in
the construction vf road, rather than re-
ceive it through the medium vf tho sohuylor
Company bnrthencd with dangerous pow
ers and immunities, and tainted with the
odium of crimes which would become re-
fected from the Company upon the body of
the whole people.
These are the men, who, arriving at their
present convictions through the process of
a cool reason and honest Judgment, will
not suffer false notion of interest to over
ride their sense of justice in their political
action at the coming election. TO them
we shall not look in vain for terrible re-
bukc upon the perpetrators of the wrong
through which the generous intentions of
Congress have been thwarted, and our Ter
ritory left bare of its rights, through the
criminal, though happily futile, schemes of
a band of reckless spectators.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-02

THEATRIcAL.-Miss Davenport is still at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. The
Opera at the Chestnut, in the same city closed
last Saturday evening, and the regular dra-
matte season commenced on Monday. The
stock company is but mediocre.
Julia Dean is drawing enormous houses at
the new Theatre in New York.
Mr.. Bennett, an English actor, is creating
quite sensation in the Shaksperean character
at the Boston Theatre.
All the Theatres in Baltimore are doing a
good business.