Washington sentinel., 1854-06-22
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g spirluasts" partake Of pity for their weakness
more than of con,empt for their operations. They
are deuded, and this 10 the summing up Of the
whole matter. The less peop'e have 10 do with
the so-called circles" the better for their peace
and personal welfare. Leisure time can be ap-
propriated TO useful purposes. The heading of
this article, however, e. spiritual advice,'O is de-
signed as applicable to what follows.
Some weeks ago, an elderly gentleman well
known in the community, took the liberty OF as
saulting boy who had proved an annoyance 10
him; suddenly bringing his heavy boot-toe in con-
tact with that part of the body which is generally
selected for such attacks.
The lad was so much injured by the kick, that
physician had 10 be employed TO attend 10 him !;
the elderly gentleman temporarily compromising
the matter with his father by promising pay 'she
doctors billn But when the boy recovered the
assailant failed to comply with his promise and
so the parent resorted the law, for the purpose
of recovering the amount Of the professional fees
ten dollars.
The parties appeared before Justice Dom, 10
adjudicaie the matter. The elderly gentleman
excused himself from the payment, but this did
not satisfy the complainant. After while, how
ever. the deiendaui, who everywhere proclaims
himself TO be writing medium" said he would
be controlled entirely by the spirits" Having
been furnished with writing materials, his hand
moved, as il invountarily on his part, over he
paper, and the result Of this operation was the
!" black and whiten advice, by the presumed mys-
terous agency, 10 pay the money, not because he
was under moral obligation TO do so, bul for the
sake Of peace, or words TO that effect.
He then quietly, and without further ado, hand
ed ten dollars to the justice, and departed, appa-
rently without a regret, because Of the pecuniary
depletion.
A Meeting Of Members of Congress who
opposed the passage Of the Nebraska and Kansas
bill, was held on Tuesday evening, pursuant TO
previous notice. Where il was hel,, or how
many persons were present, we did not learn.
But the Hon. Solomon Foot, Of Vermont, and ,ke
Hon. Daniel Mace and the Hon. Reuben E. Fem
ton, were appointed secretaries The committee
appointed for the purpose reported an address
to the People of the United States" which, hav-
ing been read, was unanimously adopted. The
concluding paragraph is as follows:
" II is no time for exag2eration or for passion,
and we therefore speak calmly Of the past and
warn you in sober earnestness of ih, future. Il
would not become Us, nor is il necessary 10 sug-
gest the measures which ought TO be adopted in
this great emergency. With ourselves we are
ready 10 do all that shall be in our power TO re-
store the Missouri compromise and TO execute
such further measures as you in your wisdom
shall command, and as may be necessary for the
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prevent the further aggressons Of slavery"
Music.-There was a large attendance of per-
sons. as usual, yesterday evening on the Capitol
grounds TO enjoy the music of the Marine Band,
and to uxuriate at that delightful and popular re-
sort. fine opportunity is always there present.
ed to exhibit fashion, beauty, and babies in their
nurses arms or in carriages; the latter being an
indulgence not to be enjoyed, in so great degree,
in either adolescence or adult age. We noticed
several gay bachelors Of our acquaintance look
ing out for wives among the charming bellies,
truth that need only TO be told 10 warn The unsus-
pecting fair ones Of their danger!
Cholera Morbus.-Several cases Of severe
cholera morbus have recently come 10 our know
ledge; the victims of the disease having plenii-
fully partakcn Of crude and new fruits. An in
stance Of five doctors having been called in 10
patient, has been related TO us; and we conceive
that it is our duty 10 refer 10 this subject 10 warn
our fellow-inhabi,ants oflhe danger Of free in
diligence in such edibles, together with unneces-'
sary exposure 10 the burning sun. Prudence
dictates The utmost caution, end the avoidance OF
the causes which. produce such results.
BIackberries.-T delightful fruit is now
being sold in our markets at tweve-and-a-hali
cents quart. Several years ago they could be
purchashed for one cent in any quantity We
recolect that the Hon. Zadock Pratt once informed
us that he, poor and irendlcss boy commenced
life as a blackberry-picker. BY dint of honesty,
perseverance, and enterprise, he has attained TO
wealth and credible political distinction; having
served several terms in The United States House
of Representatives The trade pays infinitely
Sanitary The city authorities have been
aroused, at least partially, into action, and com
menced the work of purifying the public streets,
by means OF quicklime; but, as an accompaniment,
we should like 10 see the garbage carts in motion
everywhere. Many Of the private alleys invite
the cholera, fact Of which not few citizens are
aware and therefore the nuisance should be forth
with abated.
Market Theft.-Recently, lady in market
had her pocke, picked OF beautiful bead purse,
containing nine dollars. She did not discover the
loss until she was on the eve Of paying for some
marketing The rogue doubtless had seen her
with ihe treasure in her hand, and watched ia
vorable opportunity TO relieve her oft. Marketers
should be little more particular.
Judge Crawford, yesterday morning, before
any business was transacted, adjourned the GRIM
inal court until Monday. The cause for this was
the illness of his married daughter, who but re-
Gently returned 10 the city 10 die; her health be-
ing considered rrecoverabe.
slaves Returning from California.-The
steamship Pampero, ON her last trip from San
Juan, brought up twelve or fifteen slaves, who: