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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
MoNrHLY MAIL TO AUSTRALIA.

We are authorized to say that the Postmas-
ter General has made an arrangement with the
proprietors of the Australia Pioneer Line Of
Monthly Packets" to convey the mail regularly
between New York and Australia, by sailing
ships monthly in each direction. tits expected
that the first mail under this arrangement will
be despatched from New York on the 25th Of
April. The single rate of postage for letters
is flee cents; for pamphlets and magazines,
one cent an ounce or fraction of an ounce; and
Tor newspapers, two cents each, prepayment re-
qafiyed. The incoming mails as the United
States postage thereon cannot be prepaid,
will be treated as ordinary private ship mails.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
UeHeTdI TKANk. FIEKCEI
President Of the United States.
THE PARSONS NOT ALL POLITIcIA

TAE PARSONS NOT ALL POLITICIANS.
1t is gratifying to us to see, in many of our
exchanges, evidences that the thoughtful, dis
Greet, and welldisposed ministers of the Gospel
are not only opposed to mixing religion with
politics and freesoiism, but that many of them
have administered severe and merited rebukes
to those of their brethren who have officiously
intermeddled with matters that they properly
have no concern with. These hedge parsons,
these Friar Tucks, who carry the Bible in one
hand and a quarter,staf in the other, who now
pray with snasal twang and now declaim with
demagogue fury, deserve chastisement at the
hands of all who value pure religion and have
regard for the sacerdotal character.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
Convicted and severely Punished. = 0,

Convicted and Severely Punished. Our
readers have not forgotten the recent re-arrest of
Geo. w. Keog, on four indictments relating TO
the passing and altering of bills on banks in ihis
city On the first indictment, he demanded trial,
and was yesterday morning found guilty He
then pleaded guilty on the otherthree indictments,
and was sentenced 10 twenty years and three
months Imprisonment, five years on each offence
Buffalo Courier, Thursday
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Washington National Monument.--T win.
ter roofing has heen removed from this work, with
view 10 the resumption Of fbuildingoperaiions.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

SOMETHING NEw.-The Central Railroad Com
pany Of Illinois have contracted for one hun
dred miles of hedging of the Usage orange.
Two millions of plants viii be required to COM
plete it.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

RJ- Hiram Woodruff, with the bay mare
" Lady Van," beat Alyaradon in contest to
harness over the Union course, Long Island, on
Thursday.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

CAPTAIN THOMAS w. WYMAN, Of the United
States navy, is reported TO have died at Flor
ence on the gath ultimo.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Fruit-The recent biting cold weather has, 1t
is feared, seriously injured the blossoms OF early
fruits in the vicinity Of this city
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

LIEUTENANT NELLY, of the United States
army, died at his residence, San Antonio,
Texas, on the 18th instant.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

19- Gabriel Ravel has purchased FIVE acres
of land in Kentucky, located at the back of
McGuire's White Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

The Trial Of Captain shaumburg was con
tinued yesterday in the criminal court
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Mrs. Ernestine Rose, will lecture tonight on
the Nebraska subject at Caruss saloon.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Tho Circuit Court commenced the March
term yesterday Little business was transacted
beside the calling of the docket
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
ITEMS OF NEWS.

The "MINNIE" BALL, which is now used in
England, consists Of a leaden cone, followed
at the base. This hollow closes upon what is
called cup which is of iron and fitted into
the bottom of the ball. This cup, being merely
a wedge, with rounded point, forces out the
side Of the followed base ofth ball, when it is
rammed down upon it, thereby forcing it to fill
the rifles Of the barrel, thus preventing any
escape of the explosive force in unconsumed
oxygen. On account, however, Of the inaccu-
racy ofthe balls projection by this means, Min
ME has substituted for the cup sharp wedge
or acute triangle, which fits into the ball.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
General Sntflligenee.

Attempt to Burn the Steamer Telegraph
No. 3.-The Telegraph No arrived here yester-
day morning from Louisville, with half million
of dollars in specie on board belonging TO the
government, in transit from New Orleans 10 New
York, in charge of Adams IL Cos. express.
The steamer arrivedthis morning, about O'Clock;
and shortly after she had landed fire was dis.
covered by the watchman on top of the boilers,
and the blaze had already reached the flooring OF
the cabin. In short time longer the whole boat
would have been in famcs but at the time Of its
discovery was extingushed by a few men.
large amount of combustible material had been
placed on the boilers and there is no doubt but
this was a deliberate attempt 10 fire the boat, in
order that the specie might either be pundered
in the confusion thrown overheard where il
would afterwards be fished up. This is the second
attempt of the kind that has been made in our
city, but through the excellent arrangements and
untring vighnce Of DIR. j. ]. Myers, the agent
of Adams's Express Co., they have both been frus-
trated-C Gin. Columbian, MARCH, "a.
Brave Act of two Seamen.--The ship
Fleetwood, Captain Dale, from Shanghai, Noyem-
ber H. arrived at this port to-day, with valuable
cargo of teas, silks, Sc. The teas comprise l4,777
packages.
Capt. Dale reports on the Goth inst. latitude
de 44f ~, longitude 60o 30' W., fell in with
schooner Hope, of and from New York for this
port, in sinking condition but as il was blowing
heavy gale with squalls of snow, he could not
board her Immediately. He therefore lay by her
few hours, when the quarter-boat was lowered,
and long line attached, for the purpose of letting
il drift TO the distressed vessel; but the two sea,
men, named Edwin Hore ed mate) and George
Kneeland, both Of Wexford, Ireland, who got into
the boat 10 unhook the tackles, instead Of getting
back on board the ship as was contemplated
showed boldly offor the schooner, and cast the line
adrift. They succeeded in getting alongside the
vessel at the imminent risk of their lives, and
rescued the officers and crew, who must have
perished but for the brave and praisworthy act of
the twoseamen. The persons taken off were
Capt. James w. Jsnnett his mate. and three sea.
men also Mr.. Norris vineyard pilot
!, Boston jour. Thurs.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Hippodrome. Workmen have commenced
operations towards the erection Of hippodrome
buildings on the west side of the City Hail. Judi
ciary Square.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

THE NATIoNAL.-Miss Agnes Robertson
created an extraordinary sensation in Boston.
The papers Of that city, without exception,
speak in enthusiastic terms of her perform
ances. The Post says that her benefit was o
triumph. The sale of tickets were effected at
a premium over the price of one dollarof from
l21 cents to three dollars, and the housewas
densely packed" She will be admirably sup.
ported by the company of the National
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Boyce has, by his will, left the college Charles
ton $4,000, and the Orphan House $2O,OOO
These are among the largest amounts be-
queathed by any one individual to public in
stitutions in that city, and marks the gratitude
of the donor to the city in which his large for
tune was realized
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

A SWEDISH GENTLEMAN, in Lund has con-
structed new compositors' machine, which is
said to succeed perfectly. He has gone to
England to patent his invention. The name
of the mechanician is Wiberg In Denmark,
also, the machine Of Sarenson, which was ex-
hibited in the Crystal Palace, has been per.
fected, and will now be nsed in the establish
ment Of the Fasdreldadet. ,
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Alabama in cornfeld, hard and fast Why
don't they take down the bars and let her out i?
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
WAsH1NcroN, D. G., March "a. 1854.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March "a, 1854.
DEAR SIRs You have called my attention to
late letter of mine to N. Davis, jr., esq.,, and
particularly to the following sentence:
" He expressed great surprise at the opposi.
ton it met from the north, and equal surprise
that the south should be willing to take it,
AT the time the conversation to which that
sentence alludes took place, was walking
backwards and forwards across the room, and
should not have noticed it if you had not re-
marked that you had no concealments upon
the subject, and that you were glad was pres
ent to hear it.
In my letter to Mr.. Davis I did not pretend
to give your language, except where quotation
marks are used; and, from subsequent con-
versations with you, think it very probable
that | misunderstood the .purport of your re-
marks upon this particular point. Your sur
prise may have been expressed that the true
men Of the north should hesitate to vote for
Douglass bill when the south were willing to
take it; and, if I had paid attention to the
whole conversation, doubt not such would
have been the impression left on my mind.
have never sought conversation with you
every time have heard you mention the sub
JSSj wv ha'C uhHoIIhiy eAPrcSStu y0uIstli
warmly in favor of the principle of the bill,
VIZ, the principle Of the right Of the people of
the Territories to regulate the question Of
slavery for themselves doctrine from which
! dissented, and, as knew we were not at all
likely to agree, sought no discussion of the
question. 4
You have assured me always that you thought
IT best for the who'e country and insisted that
patriotic men in both sections ought to take it.
thought the south must be the loser. !
think SO now. ] understood you to place it
upon the ground that the principle is right in
itself, and, if it works for or against particu..
lar section, no one has right to complain }
that you were for the rights Of both sections
and willing to take any consequences that
might follow the practical carrying out ofthose
rights as you understand them,
Very truly, yours
JERE. CLEMENS.
General FRANK. PIERCE,
President of the United States.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

n6s~ We see It stated that the Cremona, a
Mobile boat, at last accounts, was out of the
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Mr.. GEORGE N. SASDERs.--The New York
Herald denies the statement that this gentle
man was instrumental in the disposition Of
George Laws muskets in London.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28


nr~ Mr.. E. X LuNpY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
M1- GEORGE w. MEARsoS is our authorized
agent 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements,
n Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria
mr. Mr.. GEORGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria is our authorized agent TO re.
ceve advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning.
G5~ To accommodate our advertisers we have
placed box at the store of Messrs. PArrosoN &
NAIRN, corner Of 9th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Advertisements, or notices of responsible
persons deposited there before six o'clock. p. m,
will appear in our issue ofthe next morning
1s6- Obituary and marriage notices mus, be en-
dorsed by some person known TO the publishers 10
insure their insertion.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

Rsg~ In the Turkish army is a boy, less than
sixteen years old, who raised several hundred
warriors and volunteers from the interior Of
Asia Minor. His countrymen look upon him
as born for a great warrior and to perform a
great mission. There is also woman, called
Karan Kas, (the Black Girl who is the leader
Of some horsemen, whom she inspires with her
courage. g..a. 4.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

The Variete.-The new company at this popu-
lar resort are drawing large and fashionable audi
ences. Miss Kate Saxon is enchanting all be-
holders. Mr.. Goodall, the favorite tragedian, and
Mrs. Helen Muzzy are as attractive as ever.
i The company are announced TO remain but two
nights longer. Tonight the sterling actor, Mr..
Wheatleigk, takes his benefit. The pieces are,
" Catherine and Petruchio, and aRobert Macaire, !"
with limitations by the interesting Boon children.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

MUNITIONS FOR TURKEY.-The clipper Grape
Shot, which was sunk by ice in the East river,
has been raised and repaired. She had on
board 100000 of George Laws muskets and
a large quantity of cavalry equipments, and
sailed on Friday for Constantinople.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

CoRpELIA A. GRANT, the principal witness
against Madame Restell and her associate, has
written to Justice Stewart from New Bruins
wick, and says she left the State voluntarily,
in order to avoid giving her evidence against
the accused parties.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
Y0tal am 4ersoaal.
National Theatre--sliss Agnes Robertson.

National Theatre--Hliss Agnes Robertson.
In speaking Of this accomplished and elegant ac-
tress and fascinating young lady, now playing at
the National theatre here, the Eoeaiag Gazette,
Of Boston, in which city she has Just concluded
most unparalleled engagement both as TO success
and time, ten weeks,) uses the following Ian
guage.
"She has not only commanded our admiration
she has won it. Her choice of pieces exhibits her
appreciation of her own powers. She only plays
in the lightest and more graceful little comedies
and farces. Whether by design or otherwise
she certainly defes many acknowledged artistic
rules in her acting. This absence Of conven-
tionalty gives certain freshness TO her style
which atones for It's own offence Her perform
ance in Milly' and Bob Nettles' is truthful natu-
raj, fresh, and pure. The finish which other ar
tistes give by artistic touches. recognizable and
accountable, Miss Robertson obtains by won
derful power she possesses of captivating the
senses. She bewiders by her elegance and refine
ment. II is pure and delicate mind, radatrg
through every feature and every limb, moving into
every attitude, and conveying to the audience
pure and fine emotion, 'inexpressibly pleasu-
rable. The infatuation about Miss Robertson is
particularly remarkable amongst the ladies of Bos-
ton; the parquette of the Museum is quite 6ou-
qnet of bonnets, iutterng of pretty fans, like
many great butterflies wings. Such an impress
sion never was made before except by an artistic
skill, and display Of high and commanding pow
ers which we could explain and endorse. We
never, till now, suspected that grace of mind and
elegance could be carried 10 so great an extent
that is, could overleap all rule, form new school
Of its own, and live by its own light"
This is high praise, and, from all we can learn
in other quarters respecting this gifted young lady,
well deserved. The citizens and strangers. of
Washington, in the engagementof Mss Robertson,
have an intellectual treat prepared for them which
we trust they will not neglect to partake and ap-
preciate. She appears to night in two Of her
beautiful pieces
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

THE PrTTsBuRG 0UTRAsE.-A man named
Young has been committed for trial for the
late assault and robbery Of Collector Hastings.
He is man Of notoriously bad character.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

New HAMPSHIRE ELEoTIoN.-The Concord
Reporter thinks that the House will stand l56
democrats to l54. opposition, but intimates
that this calculation can only be tested by the
assembling of the legislature.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

CHAPLIN, one of the Martha Washington con-
spirators, was at last accounts at St. Louis, in
charge of the United States deputy marshal of
Ohio, on his way to Helena, Arkansas, where
he will be incarcerated with the rest Of the
gang
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-20
Edgefeld Male Academy.

rNlIIS institution is opened for another year under
the cuntrul of Mr.. j. GREGG LElTNER,
our last years Teacher.
The experience Of q twcvemonth has fully salts.
fled us that no more competent young gentleman
can bc found in the State than the one now ut the
head of our Academy. The best proof Of this IL
the general satisfaction given by him last year,
backed by the additional fact that his School, at the
termination Of its first week for the second year,
numbered 43 Pupils.
Tile Trustees desire to assure the Public that
their united efforts will be given to the cause OF
their School, and continued aud complete supervl-
sion will be exercised by them over lis progress.
Mr.. LEITNEn will in short time procure frst
rate Assistant and any number short OF four score
can then be well attended to-
The Building is in comfortable condition, having
three large fire-placcs Zone in each OF the larger
rooms,) and being we'll supplied with convenient
tables and arm-chaes Of the best finish.
Once more we appeal to the people of Edgeheld
and the adjoining Districts, for their encouragement
of our earnest endeavors 10 establish first rate
preparatory School.
Terms.
For the Classical Department, per annum,. .S36, on
+" 4" Higher Eng. 4" ...32,00
" Ordinary 4" ...2e,U
Capitol boarding to be had in pleasant families
JOHN LIPSCOMB, -
ARTHUR SINlItINS,
GEO. A. ADDISON,
LEWIS JONES,
r. T. MINIS.
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Notice.

THE union meeting OF the fourth division Of the
Edgciicd Baptist Association, will commence with
Mt. Zion church, Friday bcfo-e the eth Sabbath in
July.
Rcv D. d. BHuxsoS 10 preach the Introductory
sermon.
Subjects Of discass;On-lst. What is the duty
OF church 10 its Pastor : What is ;llc cause Of so
maris weak and declining churches, and the best
means to revive them.
SP. GETZEN, Moderator.
}. CURRY, Secretary.
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Valuable Plantation for Sale.

r OFFER for sale my valuable Plantation situated
Il on Chrcy Stocy Creek, in pckcns District, s.
c., five miles from Tuguo River, two miles North
West of Bachelors Retreat, where there is an ex-
crlcnt Schuul, and ten miles from the Village Of
Wallallrr, which is Immediately on the Rail Road.
This Plantation cuua;ns about -Four Hundred
acres, fifty Of Which is number one bottom land |
have raised 60 bushels ut corn per acre, and On six
acres have raised 500 pounds of seed cotton. 1t
is well adapted 10 the cultivation Of sinai grain.
On the premises is Il comfortable dwelling, good
negro houses, ban, thr, sling machine, &c.
There is also un this place rich gold mine, which
has been pronounced, by those competent 10 Judge,
us beng gond in quality and quantity. There is aso
|; site for a Ilill Seat on The premises.
| will ST Il my crop, my stock OF cattle, sheep and
hogs, and give possession at any time. ~ bargain
can be had as / am determined TO move.
MAGER GALE.
Bachelors Retreat, July /, st %
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Notice.
EDISTO HILLS

HAVING changed owners, and the present
IL lirm will, in Il few days, have two run Of Bnrs
in excellent order for grinding wheat and they will
have also, an excel pair Of granite Stones for
grinding corn, and it be gr"und at all times in
It's turn The subscribers faticr themselves that
this new arragcncnt>wiI be OF some convenience to
the public, aud we would ask for continuance of
the very liberal patronage which the Mills have
heretofore received, only So long as We may merit
tn" same.
Persons wishing to engage time, will please do so
in the c,cn:ng OF each day. as it is the intention of
the pl rs, mt own,rs To grind in the daytime only,
except in case Of necessity or great press.
w. J.. COLEMAN.
HENRY l.YBRANn,
REUBEN LYBRAND.
Jrv l3 # H6
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Ladies' Mourning Goods,

Augusta, March 81 If /
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.July l3
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Ladies' Mourning Goods,
WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, has
w received from New York i full supply of
LADIES' MOURNING GOODS, among which
are
Lupin's Plain Black CIIALLY, of the best quality;
Lupin's Black Summer BOAlBAZlSES, Of beau
Plain Back BAEEGEs and MARoUlssE, of ex-
Plain sf 1Sa,iy BacR barege DubA1SEs;
Plain Black GRENADINES, an elegant article
for Mourning Dresses;
Mourning MUSLlNS and LAWNS, in a great va
Mourning GINGIIAMs, of superior styles and
quality;
Superior Blk. ALPACAS and Canton CLOTHS;
Superior English Black GRAPES, for Wells and
Trimming
Blk Love, Lisle and Grape Wells, some of extra
sizes;
ladies' Mourning Cambria and Lawn HAND
KERClllEFS;
beautiful styles;
To all of which the attention OF the public is re-
spcctfuly invited.
May 90 If 19
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EDGEFIELD COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE
FOR YOUNG LADIES'.
Rev. c. n. RAYMOND, Principal
81 PUPILS HAVE ENTERED SINCE 10TH OF JAN'Y.

T,uE SUMNER Session will commence on
i Monday, April Path:
The Acadenlcnl building consisting Of eight
oom,n,dious Rooms is finely furnished with every
tlinn necessary to secure the most rapid advance
mcnt Of the Pupils In this respect We do not think
Greater advantages can be anywhere enjoyed. The
prescribed course Of Studies so arranged, that it
Inc ruuils remain long enough at the Institution to
nrsur i, regularly, they can hardly fail of acquiring
= l;h.r,l and finished education and in the Extra
norr.r , thorough knowledge Of the fine arts.
puriIs can enter ut any time, and if near the
,il1Ic ar close Of the Session, are charged but
rrn,n the time Of entrance. All such deductions
hnwaver date from the close of the second week of
,l,, Session Loss of time from sickness il Of more
than two weeks is also deducted.
Th,. R,trs of Tuition confnrmed to those of
o,hor institutions Of the same grade Payments are
,n he made at the close OF each Session. The fol-
lowing list includes all
Expenses per Session of IA Weeks,
Collegiate Department. 90
Academic 40 ............. Wv
Primary do -. ST 90 and S5 90
pun;ls using the Philosophical Apparatus, are
charged Extra $500 per Session. And all Pupils
are charged 80 cts each, aSession for contingencies.
Extra Branches.
Music. ..................Slo W.
French. .......'.......... W.
Drawing. g............. ............... w
Oil Painting. ............. ID ""
There is no charge for usc Of Piano. Pupils Prac-
ti.iur Mt the Institute are however charged 81, each
Session. to pay for keeping the Pianos in tune.
Board, with washing, lights and fuel $40 per
month.
There are no other extra charges, except for
Bouks and Music sold.
X. T. MINIS,
S. F. GOODE,
T. PENN, Trustees
A. SlAlKINS.
April ) tt ~
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RELIGIOUS Notice.

THE next meeting OF the Ministers and Dcacons'
Conference Of the Second Division Of the Edgcirld
Baptist Association will be held with the SLOAN
CnUEcll, Abbcvil!c District On Friday before the
5th Sabbath in July next.
Elder JAS NJ. ClllLEs will preach tho In;roduc-
tpry Scrnlon-Eldcr j. TRAIT, Alternate.
Subjects of discussion-lSt. Rc!aticc duties Of
Preacher and people.
I'd. The cause of the sad deelcRsiOn Of Religion,
Elder H. LEcaoY 10 write IN Essay Vn subject
of his own choice
The Ministers and Deacons Of the Second Divi
sion Of the Association are afeetiouatrly invited to
attend the Conference.
ROBT. BRYAN, SEc'nY
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Notice.

DY Virtue of an Order from II. T. Wright,
I'D Ordinary Of Edgelield District, | shall pro-
ceed to sell at my residence, one mile below the
Pine House, on Saturday the 9th day Of August
next, all the Estate of Vann Swcarengin decd
consisting Of four negroes, one tract of land
containing one hundred and fifty O50) acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of X. t. Minis,
J. r. Viewer and others ON a credit Of twelve
months. Purchasers will be required to give
notes with ample security before the delivery Of
any property.
MARY SWEARENGIN, Erecutrir.
July l3 At rs