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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21
Destruction Of the Big Mound.-one Of III

Destruction Of the Big Mound.--One of the
Oldest monuments Of the city--that indeed, from
which derives its name of Mound cty"-is about
TO be levellcd with ordinary earth. The work
men, we understand, are already engaged in the
work Of destruction, and in short time this mys-
FERROUS and magnificent work of other times and
Of an unknown people will have faded from sight,
victim to the giant arms Of the god utility-St.
Louis Republican.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

the Ringing Bell.-Some little amusement
was occasioned yesterday by The ringing Of one Of
the hanging bells in passage-way of the Capitol.
A messenger, several times, during the morning.
repaired TO the room, where he supposed the wire
was pulled by clerk Of the House; but there
learned 10 his surprise that no human agency had
summoned him. The bell continued to ring at in
tervals. II we had been as creduous as some Of
our neighbors, we should at once have supposed
that restless spirit had assembled from the sub
terranean precincts Of the Capitol, where honora-
BILE members were entertained by the e manifesto
lions" several nights ago, and produced the music
But we suspect that the ringing was produced
either by draft of air through crevce, or by the
snow falling on an outside wire.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

The Hutchinsons, we learn, are irving 10 So
cure the use OF the Hall OF Representatives for a
concert, the proceeds to be given towards the
erection of the Washington Monument. II is not
probable the hall will be granted for that purpose
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

The Washington Grays, of Philadelphia, had
made their arrangements 10 arrive in Washington
this morning, and to visit Mount Vernon to-mor
row. We know not what effect the heavy snow
will have on the calculations of these military gen
tlemen. Certain,it is, this is not good marching
time
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL AND PETITION.
BY Mr. RIDDLE: Memorial of Wilson L. Cannon
ana sixty other citizens Of The State Of Delaware
owners apd captains Of vessels engaged in the gem
erai coasting trade, praying Congress 10 make an
appropriation for the erection of lighthouse near
INC month OF Old Duck creek, on the western coast
OF the Delaware bay.
ny Mr. PRATT: The petition of John w. Ray
and one hundred and fortyone others, inhabitants
OF the village of Rockville, Toland county, Con-
necticut, praying for reduction of rates on ocean
postage &4U
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21
4otal anO 9trsonal.
winter Propects.--The venerable ind

Winter Propects.-The venerable inhabi-
isnts of the national metropolis were reminded
yesterday OF the olden times, when, by the drift
ing OF the snow, ingress and egress could only be
INDUCED al The window. From early in the morn
ing until late hour in the night, the downy par
ucies fell without cessation; and we believe the
accumulation was far greater in volume than all
the other SHOWS together in this city and neigh
borhood during the entire year So great was
the Incumbent mass of snow on the trees along
Pennsylvania avenue and elsewhere, that branch
es were snapped from ,her,irunks, and 10 some
extent intercepted travel on the pathways The
wind from the north was extremely sharp, and
exercised itself on hats, as the scimetar of the
Turk does on the heads of rebellious subjects. A
scramble through the snow after a castor was
more amusing TO the unfeeling looker,sp than 10,
the pursuer Of The fugitive property Umbrellas
had 10 be held with both hands, 10 keep them
from ballooning; and sorry night il was to both
man and beast.
Passing by the National Hotel, we heard am
Irish hackdrver exclaim A round sum will hey
to be paid me for driving 10 the nevvy yard when
the divil is abroad in The tsorum" " OATS fact
replied the man of "coored" complexion, sits
worth five dollars 10 90 down darm And Inc men
OF the whip crowded under the cover of the porch,
and took shelter in the doorway.
Il is unnecessary 10 say the promising fast"
youth of the city, who generally assemble at the
corners, were absent; and the band Of music
usually outside the Variete was obliged TO with
draw 10 interior quarters. Any one looking out at
the windows could not, we fancy see ANYTHING
sufficiently attractive to lure him from his com
Portable home
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

4 The Chair laid before the Senate a communca-
4 ton, which was referred 10 the COMMITTEES on FL
| nance, and ordered 10 be printed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26
nnrnum's Museum ana nenagerie.


Ih. s,abhment TO be exhibited 10 Richmond Monday
day only upon the spacious lot AZ the Of Mar
sha and zd streets and IN order 10 avoa
IN relation 70 Ehst 10 advertised, permit me 20 call attention
prominent feature.
In Bringing tbs exhibition together M Bsrnum pur
pose 70 present sonehng entirely different from anything which
Ad pyonsy usVecd the country, and its distinguishing
iure ,h Irdy Of attractions which II comprises gor ings
Pfloe adnon, the visitor will have opportunity
aE ssra oi elephants, msnagere lnelsJ6s mapy Of the
rare and beallfa specimens Of living Wild animals brought
70 Amsea the sLpoit' o. N Ipge the lion kim the pleasing
perormincss OF The Worfrenouned Tom Thumb
Eondsna feas o. NJ Fsl born without The psrfon
nces OF Tom numb alone have attracted crowds both
tarop' snd Amsfo, A. Che sane price o. .dmion tia, i
sargd ~ VsN ~ The whole o. thts esiabshnent 10 add
2a y AZ ~, Mose who hsys taste Tor heroes
bus VIII have an opportunity OF seenR extensive
charge. ~ 7 800
rhs snii,a 6.Wa and H,nr9eris the lnsea most
ehpensYe travelling th'E 10 the World IL shssn IN
ia Ter the single admission fee Of any cents aud In
part OF II. -
With all large exhibitions there are gensrsiy
pe Shows following H. and these pitch wherever they
cAh place NOT one Of these owed NJ Darnun,
Any one Interested In the Museum Msnage ADD the pab.
We N PsronEe them please IL undssood that they
no connection with the n SHOW
For tbs accommodation Of ladies' families wbs my Wish
ayoid crowd, an extra exhibition will be iyen H0NDI
A0RHIH0, commencing At hsitpaH 10 O'clock
RiorNosp, A1guIt a5lh, 1854.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

THREE RoouKa-wm. Lee, free ctoreJ fellow, Pleas.
ants, slave, tho property Of Mr.. w9 Marlborough and
Edward ssve OF Mr.. WIN. A. Butter were brought be-
fore tho Mayor yesterday upon s9pcloa of having
stolen series Of articles from the American Hotel
According to the testimony OF Mr.. John NcPhesrsop
OF the hotel these parties zero In the habit
frequentng the cooking establishment Ind derug some
service In the Of wsshlpg plates AID dshes cleaning
knives &C., foe their meals They wee frequently
toned against going there, but persisted
He induced to caution them sgaips coming because
Of the bad character given him Of o. the party.
On the occasion Of the supper given the officers Who
accompanied Bu,ns the fugitive. from Bottom four dozen
Ivory handle knives purchased for Asum Of $e7-
There being need for them foe some emo afer they
were put away and upon examining them after lapse Of
few months, dozen and four OF the number were
missed Suspicion rested upon these parties but no part
OF the stolen property being found their there
Was no legal testimony sguns them. @ -
Wednesday night pair Of boots Hsre stolen, which
Lee the free fellow being charged nth stealing them
charged upon another colored rogue who was
sional visitor TO tho establishment.
The came or previous night revolver worth feb, n
coat belonging TO Mr. McPhearsou vshed at S2l and two
cravats were stolen out Of the the door Of which
was forced open. These parties suspected Of this
entire robbery.
In the absence Of any legal testimony to the guilt Of
these fellows the Mayor orded PEASANTS and Edward
twenty EACH for going the hotel contrary to ord-r aud
being found by tho watchmen Thursday night with-
out papers.
Lee the free boy, committed unit, Monday for fur
Their examination.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

Two Consular appointments have been recently made
by tue President they are Roger Barton of Mississippi
for Havana, aud Gen Il b. Campbell for London Ii II.
doubted il Mr. Barton will accept his appointment lie
is Of the first in Mississippi and W the opposing
candidate to Col Davis, present Secretary OF War when
be was elected Senator from Mississippi. Mr. Bu,on it
Is said loves his aud Independence we'll TO lea
his pleasant residence IN North Missssppi-one Of the
delightful regions Of the United states-to accep,
the precarious Office Of Consul at Havana.
LoSo CATTLE TRAis.-The Bufr,o Commercial Adver.
ser OF Thursday hat the State Line Railroad
their track from Erie last evening ia head OF cat
tie. OF these 22l left at Dunkirk and 4e3 came
through TO Buio. The train consisted of 81 cars aud
was drawn by eogine. This, think Is doing pref.
ty we'll
A venerable matron of North Adams Mass aged es
yeats, recently gave tea party to her old irituds-
Among the guests four ladies' Of the respective
OF &C. 80. 80, and 49, aud three gentlemen Sgsd So So
abd S3 SIX OF the above party reside in
OF les than mile square, aud have been residents OF
North Adams over fifty years.
BRAsDT IN CLisRlSG MoUSrASs-A recent writer
says is astonishing the effect produced by spirits I'd IN
the persons OF even the strongest constitutions when in
dulsed in a. an elevation OF 10000 y 900 se Al
10000 fee, il perfectly dangerous take any
OF raw spirits ss even glass OF brandy produces
ton. All hill travellers drink nothing but ho; teas for
travelling up the mountains aud down the vaeys across
bridges OF very questionable security requires firm and
very steady nerve which It Is impossible for those who
indulge freely ~ the use OF spirits to retain long in the
snowy regious."
The Emperor Of Russia has suppressed the teach.
ing Of the French and German languages 10 the mltmy
school OF Orenbu aud ordered substitution Of Per-
STA, Arabic aud tho Tartar language
The Niagara Falls Gazette states that cholera or
cholera symptoms have been heard Of the Falls in its
vicinity Tor past two weeks.
a gentleman named Merchant and four OF hs children.
near Peciiomia Illinois inatanty killed by lightning
ON Saturday week In consequence OF the extreme heat
OF the weather, the family, consisting Of M. aud Mrs.
harchan and five children, had lett their beds and were
sleeping upon the kitchen floor. The fluid entered tic
kitchen by the stove pipe, passing down to the floor,
whence II epread devastation aud death among tho I'M
conscious aeepers. Only the mother and child re-
main.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

DRouGnr AID CRoPs.-lu Ohio drought is almost uni
versa. The Editor OF the Ohio Farmer, who has been
travelling throughout the State aud visiting tue farmers
reports great failures of drought except in The
Northwestern part OF the State. Toe corn crop, he
states, vii. not be third Of yield In the Scioa
Valley, which has not heretofore failed in many sections
the crop is almost total failure. This will limit the
amount OF beef for the Esteru market-as Ohio accord
ing to the editors calculation furnishes about half the
whole slaughtered The hay crop promises Pas
ture Is literally burnt up-vegetabes exceedngl
scaIce-the pota,oe crop fall also Tar below tbs
ordinary yield The only average crops in Ohio this year
are the hay and oats. Tho Others all or les:
misunderstanding Int
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

Hor AoAIs-The heat on yesterday was Intense in the
extreme.
Our temperament ran high, high believe as any
day during the present month. We had idea that q
heat weud attain the intensity which We experienced OIL
yesterday at this period OF the season.
We halooed too soon, appears. Nor Is Il likely
are out Of the woods yet Thero strong probabi,,
Of our having more OF is.
The nights, however, somewha, cooler, fact whic
We regard great advantage in view Of the severe tint
that have passed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

GrasShoppers and caerpillars have committed wide
spread devastation this SEASON. In this region both
abound, the former bdng the plague Of the fields as the
latter Of the trees. Their unusual numbers may
doubt be attribued to tho extraordinary heat Of the
summer, as animal life always is abundant in ropi.
cal heat, such have been subjected From
distant quarters the most doleul complaints reach
through the newspapers of the destructive deeds Of tue
grasshoppers. Col. Thrison OF Allegheny county, Ma
ryland writes to the Cumberland Journal that these in
sec,s have eaten up all his timothy, which covered
hundred acres, destroyed moro than third Of his
wheat, which covered thirty acres othrds Of his oats
aud two entire fields corn, besides all his potatoes pas
lures, and kitchen vegetable and stripping fruit
trees of their leaves lie says that this grashopper
not the annual one familiar every body. Ii is
long. but thicker, and Gss the flight but skips
Worth iHericaa.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

Insosuatsn IA, bsea tsssissd By IA,
the steamer rrauklu has again boon moved short an,
that there seems to DO probability Of getting her Off
All tho working part Of her machinery has been taken
| out.
During tho instruction al Madrid. a young man Of
tvenyhve was detected picking pockets Ia the crowd
TIE insurgents seized him. led him to a b.uicsds on
which, all. were inscribed tho words "tbe pnni,h
Of the thlefis DEATH" Can you ready thew asked
him. He could; AID ordered to read tho sc,;n,i
aloudl Then they hung hve stolen hapdk
his neck, and shot him.
r,sDse,s1 Toronto ooni,, says, ave
s,o the an.,ic .,yau Insanity os.sonss Sg sos
posis and Kept nom tim. sVS tn % Sr a ,,
A. where was taken In any quantity Il produced Insanity
MI, ii =, ss b ssTsa a, .m,
There have been sixty eight marriage licenses issued
from the office Of the clerk Of tho County Court of
Alexandra, Va from the LIST Of January to tho
time.
Col NJ NJ Payne, Of tho United States 4,b rs.ns,, a,
artillery, has been appointed governor" Of the IT,
Military Asylum near Washington. :.
THE SEApoARD AGRICULTURAL SocIErr.-wc learn that
the Executive Committee Of this Society have made heavy
contracts for the erection OF buildings aud tho improve
meot of the grounds the exhibition lot near ,hi. cy
The agricultural fair and exhibition will DO held near hi,
city beginning Tuesday. tho eth oetobsr and will last
-FOUR dsys II pecedes tho State Fair week. aud We
look Tor much the largest gathering that has ever taken
place In Norfolk The Hon. Kenneth R,yner will deliver
the address, aud from bis we'll known ability rich treat
may be eIpected.-Noriolk Beacon.
Tax INDUSTRIAL ExutnirIoS AT PARrs.-Tbe Briti,h
House OF Commons have voted y thousand pounds ster
ng Tor expenses to be incurred for the Of the
British Department. OF the Universal Exhibition at Paris u
1854 Mr. Bright having objected to some Of the patcu
lar purposes to which large portion Of tho sum was to
DO applied (as for instance, eleven thousand two hun
drso AID my pounds for travelling expenses agents.
Mr. Cardwel of the Ministry, that tho whole
sum was much less than had been incurred by the
French Government Tor tho Exhibition In London; aud II
the British sbo" at Paris contributed odse among the
French knowledge Of tho benefits they would derive
from more extended Interchange with the English be
should think that the sum, though large had been
miapplied.
The greater part Of Europe preparing earnestly to
make suitable figure the Exhibition which has taken
tae strongest hold on French pride and concern. We
may hope that the United States will not be backward in
the worlds rivalry.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

lscEspiARisN REvIvED.-On last Sunday night, about
IL O'Clock, the alarm OF fire sounded In Streets
IL was soon found that he barn and yard OF Mr.
John Bruce the edge OF town, in blaze. Moth
ing could be done BY the prompt and jealous remen
save either The small barn erected the spot
where had been burnt dosn last winter speedily
CONSUMED, aud pe straw rick inferior any in the
County shared the fate. IL gratitude Is ever ex-
peced by an iucendary. il may he cla cd this
sion, for the victim OF the night assaan had hreshed
aud delivered his grain before the reckless
came.-Winchester Vrgniin, Aug. %.
A FARMING lrEN.-Mr. James Gather, OF Hoge Creek
recently gathered from little than thirty OF
meadow seveity six bushels Of timothy seed, which
brought him T. rs per bustel. This important
saving aud doubtless will the attention Of far
who will acquire every compensatory item TO atone
for the failure the corn crop. When put through
hrsshing machine, but little injury, told ia doue to
the hay, while much seed may be saved.-Ib.
SINGULAR Observation-Disclosures years ego
marriage took place in this city, which, from
other invaltiated and the parties separated The
lady went to India and married officer who subsequent
ly TO the rank general in the army, and his
death bequeahed to his widow large fortune The gen.
teman also married and about year SINCE his wife,
scoveugivsrious oil loveleters &C. in his possession
proposed to burn then; but fortunately will be seen
did do In due of time the first wife, died
and left to him who had been her husband less
than f2h o0o stating tlat he would be enabled prove
his identity by the documents his possession The for
tunae heir, who resides in this city, found and
his claim duly established; and he has believe
ceived the Legacy OF his "hrst love- the comfort
and delight presume, Of his ''second."-Brstol Mir
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

NESsisEl AND KAxSm.-TbS EstiOusl Intelligence,
gives the following information In regard TO the eI,s,
~. Of tbeso Terriiorissi
frequent Inquiries made by persons disposed to turn
their faces towards the setting sun as 70 the extent Of these
nsW tsrroscs report from the land Office shows tba
Nebraska covers Of square miles equal 70
aieosao acres OF lsnd Kansas has era Of 1876 2ss
square niles equal 70 S0sel 20 acres ToI.ree
portions o. ts land the Indian title has not been e1tn
suhsd, but enough open for settlement 70 satisfy the
most eager enterprise Tor Jests come In 20 large an
<f,eos there mus, be every vEsty Of coll and II tho
usvrpspsr reports q the day no, greatly slsgSers,d
shse crowds Of hardy pioneers already within the
eoondafiss Of the rev Territories"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26


CuBA.-The New York Courier does not think that the
revolution in Spain and the reappontment of General
Coucha the governorshp of the island will facilitate IL
annexation Of Cuba to this country. 1t says:
Many Of the friends Of Cuban are gathering
hope from the late revolutionary of the liberal par
in Spain snd the resppoum-u OF General Concha TO the
goyernOgsbIp OF the island Such hope is all illusion IL
complete 10 suppose that the foreign policy Of
Spain is in any material way affected by change ia
the domestic government Spain nearly resembles
England in the fixed character OF its foreign policy than
auy other country in Europe. Englshmen, divided as
they into political paItes OF every possible shade Of
opinion, peTpeuay variance upon domestic mat
scrs and the different parties of the Kingdom frequently
take different views Of particular and detailed transactions
of pubic policy, aud oil the in which the general
foreign policy OF the country should be carried out But
the great outline OF the foreign policy OF England TO
speak, stereoyped. IL is shaped by the great aud per-
mauent political aud commercial interests Of the country
Ii essentially varies IN principle though its detailed
application is not always just the So with Spln.-
Tnere are cardinal principles iu its dealings with foreign
Of these principles Is the naeus of part
of its territory This rule OF action first dictated by
the intense national pride which characerZes the Spanish
nation above all Others. The territorial possessions Of
Spain the only remaining heritage Of her ri, rous pr
macy among the nations aud for that priced an
hundred fold above their intrinsic importance The most
Of them have, indeed been from her. uniformly
by foreign conquest internal revolt other
which not in her power TO withstand She has new
bartered away inch of her soil aud no
in Spain which should seriously propose it, could main
tain Itself day. From the Pyrenecs the Stai; there
is Spanard whose blood would not boil at the
bare mention of such scheme. Financial
Spaniars can submit and insolvency gives him no
dread but prick his honor At this point will resist you
TO the last.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

An INDEPENDENT WHOA committee eompossd Of
fsesoilers and Merrill Democrats in Maine bavin, ,d
dressed letter to Hon f. W. Farley one Of the members
Of Congress from that State proposing sundry inquiries
asos 70 his eouse upon slavery and kindred topics should
be be re elected, be replies;
As TO the Fugitive Slave Law have this 10 saw thar
am IN favor OF carrying out that provision Of the Con-
Hiahon OF the United States which requires that ,po
person held to service or labor in any State updcr the
tueIeoi, escaping into AnOhe shall iu consequence oi
SOY "a" or regulation therein, be discharged from suoh
svoe but sha be delivered up on claim of the psry IN
snom such service or labor Ia due cannot understand
good would result TO the country from nuyinp
VI" prosHon Practically do not think the feedoin ri
tne oack race In the United STATED or their moral condi
uonNoud be hairs should eyerv
,eaping rom the 'svehodng States be withheld nom hi,
master through IN evasion open resistance by the
PIE or legislatures Of the free States Of that provision
which have quoted '''''''''
II hhali adhere 10 the organization of the Ns,iona
wing party, because believe IL sounder than spy otbs
on this question Of slavery aud other gres, i.sns
comprising ~ 10 does nearly one and hair MILTON ~
voters, cannot abondon II. think The hes, hons. ~
the country depend upon lie continuance a. nolc. ~
ganizitlon. These are 10 my mind s"s;oion
answer 70 s appeals to 10 leave that an,
allV myself with an other.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

KsowNorliso AMERICAN cRUs ,prR-Never since our re-
neuoranee has there been ,he
anee OF weekly neSspaper This publication 10 ued
on oy EDWARD W. HSr Co.. and the u,
be proud VI H. and the marked and ability Ia,
editorial management It's 10 ICON lSD opA Cousrpr
DRkps NOT WoKDil IL supposed
Hothings and g,rs In for Thc repeal OF all
NONE but Native Americans for ol:s"-A pure American
school ysien-"waL 10 the ht on Political
lean Institutions and senments"-ih- sending back
eign ltnded shrreand hnaly AmerIean
American Legislation to all foreign ind
whether In high places ow.
Terms Two Dollars Year. Clubs Forty one address. $50
Budge, Chicdeo, m. IL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-26

ls TRouDLE-It is Difficult, matter to get GU. of the
meshes Of the law when once you get in.
tne OF $40, (sll 20, including the COST was i'm
poseu on james Cayto in the carly part of last month
for creating intoerabe nuisance an alley near the
Upper Market and he might for oug time hence hay,
enjoyed full immunity IRON lew therefor, had he NO,
appeared In court yesterday TO complaint
violating Rarke, ordinance.
rule being in the hands Of Capt White to arrest him
for the payment Of the ine il Immediately executed
upon MS appearance and he compelled either to pay
the amount or go to Jail.
friend of his, Baltmorean, for whom he cold
peaches on commission, present. and offered himself
security for the payment OF the $40 10 within twenty
Tour hours no. being resident Of the city, his Honor re-
fused to take him, whereupon he paid the amount.
Fines have fallen heavy upon Clayton, for some time
past.