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siness entrusted TO their care, will receive
prompt attention. Particular attention given to
land-suits and examination Of titles.
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M A G. ASIN
DE Nj. JOSEPH HEBERT.

On trouvera toujours dams Get etablisse-
ment, si.ue vis-a-vis lEglise Paroissiale de
PAssomption, un assortment complet des
articles compris sous lie nom de MARKHAM
Discs secHEs, GROCERIES, VERRERIE, Po-
TERIE, LIouEURs FINES, QUINcAILLERIE,
CHAUssURE, en- un mot tout ce qui compose
un magasin de la campagne bien approvi-
sionne.
NJ, Hebert vend a des conditions assez
moderees pour p%ouvoir compter sur une plus
waste extension dc sa clientele. II Went de
renouveler tout son STOCK ct il invite les
habitans qui demeurent dams ses paragesa
sitter son Establishment.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, several petitions
were presented. Mr.. Rusk introduced bill
making important changes in the present sys-
tenn of contracts for the transportation of the
mails Of the United States on railroads. The
rest of the day was devoted to the considera.
ton of executive business.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Colum.
bia Lancaster, delegate from the Territory Of
Washington, appeared and qualified. The bill
empowering the Postmaster General to con-
tract for carrying the United States mails be-
tween San Francisco and New Orleans, ac.
cording to time, was laid upon the table by a
vote of yeas SO, nays SO. A short time was
was spent in Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union on the bill to reduce and
graduate the price of the public lands, accord.
ing to the time they have been in market.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
B9- We have reason to believe there is no
truth in the rumor that Senator James, of
Rhode Island, is about to resign.
AsHINGroN, 4pra II, 1854.

DGA-Miss ROBERTSON, the talented young ac-
tress, who was so much admired in Washington,
is now playing an Snagementin in Philadelphia.
She has created great sensation there. The
Philadelphia Ne,cs thus speaks of her:
"MIss AGNES RoDERTsoY.-Th debut of
this beautiful and accomplished actress at the
Chestnut street theatre, on Monday evening,
was most perfect and brilliant triumph. Old
Drury, in its palmiest days, never resounded
with more tumultuous applause. The house,
notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, was
filled from parqnette to dome, and we never
saw larger collection of bright eyes and smil
ing faces. Every one was delighted and evinced
that the fair and gifted young artiste had
achieved a complete triumph over their hearts.
Her engagement at 'Old Drury' is destined to
be a brilliant one, and she to become a unver-
sal fayorite. Last evening she appeared again
in her fascinating characters to crowded au-
dience, and the plaudts fairly shook the house;
she was encored in every act"
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

papers are filled with it. We have so often had
to make it the subject of remark, that, willis
our interest in the theme is unabated, we can.
not help fearing that some of our readers fee
disposed to chide US for harping SO much and
so long on one subject. Our excuse, If excuse
be needed, is that Nebraska is the Aaron's rod
that swallows up all other rods.
Happily for the comfort of the people there
is some likelihood that, as the session Of Con
gress progresses, the pressure of Nebraska upon
the public mind will be at times relieved by
other and important measures that demand at.
tention. Those of our readers who feel dis
posed to grumble about Nebraska should re-
member that it has elected some Of the finest
exhibitions oflearning, eloqpence, andlogic that
have been witnessed in our Legislative halls.
They should also remember that it involves
principles that lie at the foundation of our in
stitutions, and that on the proper, constitutional
and final settlement of those principles depend
the peace, tranquility, and contentment Of
thirty. one States, large extent Of territory
aud twenty-six millions of people
Few subjects of more vital Importance have
ever engaged the attention of our statesmen
The rights involved are as important and the
interests affected more valuable than those that
first excited disaffection in these colonies to-
wards the mother country, and finally led to a
seven-years' war.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
John Randolph on Political Clergymer

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In the Virginia convention of lS29-'3O, John
Randolph thus expressed his views with regard
to the interference of the clergy in politics.
The debate was upon the question Of excluding
ministers of the gospel from the legislature.
John Randolph said
: Sir; this is no exclusion on account of the
profession of any opinions. 1t is an exclusion
OF an occupation-an occupation incompatible
with the discharge of the duties of a member of
either branches Of the legislature. The task
of legislation is at war with the duties of the
pastor. The two are utterly Incompatible No
man can mingle in legislative cabals-I say no
man can touch that pitch, without being defiled.
No man can so employ himself without being
disqualified for those sacred duties which every
minister Of the gospel takes upon himself and
for which he is accountable, not to the constitu-
ents at home, but to the God who made him,
and who will call him to much more rigorous
account than that he renders to his parish
toner's.
"Sir, there is an indeccency in this thing.
We hear much about the exclusion Of the la
dies; but there is not greater indecency and
incompatibiiity in women thrusting herself
into a political assembly and all its cabals,
than in clergyman undertaking it. One of
the greatest masters of the human heart, and
of political philosophy too, declares that while
the French are in their manners more deferen.
tial to women than any other people, they have
less real esteem for women than any other ma
ton on earth. Let me illustrate this. The
Turk shows that he values his wife by locking
her up. 1t is, to be sure, mistaken mood !;
but he shows that he estimates the value of the
treasure, by putting it under lock and key
The Frenchman permits his wife to mingle in
political affairs and if Madame Roland had
not been engaged in such affairs, Madame Ro.
land never would have ascended the scaffold
IL women will unsex themselves, and if priests
what shall / say? will degrade themselves
by mingling in scenes and in affairs for which
their functions renders them improper and un-
fit, they must take the consequences. If ladies
will plunge into the affairs Of men, they will
lose the difference they now enjoy; they will
be treated roughly, like men. Just so it is
with the priests; they lose all the Difference
which belongs and which is paid to their office,
whether they merit it or not) Rely upon it,
if you permit priests to be made members Of
the legislature, they will soon constitute large
portion Of your assemblies. And it has been
truly said that no countries are so ill-governed
as those which were ruled by the counsels Of
women, except such as have been governed by
the counsels Of priests"
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
Naval Establishments Of Great Britain.
For the Washington Sentinel.

Messsrs. EDIToRs: While reading the late
very interesting debate on the subject of the
"increase of our navy" / was very much as.
tonshed that one of the distinguished speakers
on that occasion should have stated "Mat the
British government hare but taco nary yards"
This is so remarkable lapse Of recollection,
or misunderstanding ofthe subject, that am in.
duced in consequence to solicit space in your
journal for the purpose of settling that matter
right, believing when facts are stated, particu-
larly those ofa statistical character they should
be truly given.
As the tendency of the debate leads one to
presume this point may be again referred to,
have taken pains to investigate the subject,
with the view Of furnishing you with the re-
suits, that in the future an error so inexcusable
may not recur.
From the best authority at my command, /
find England, with that prudent, far-seeing po-
hey, for which she has ever been distinguished,
has established no less than nine navy yards at
home, and ten in her colonies abroad; main
tanned not for the purpose of building, but as
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
THE ONE GREAT THEME.

We have heard it said that pheasants, which
are among the daintiest Of birds, if eaten every
day for thirty days, will produce sickness, and
that it will be impossible to continue the diet.
If the epicure cannot with safety regale him
self on so great delicacy for thirty days, it is
fair to suppose that the politician cannot occu-
py himself exclusively with one topic and thrive
on it. For some time past the attention Of the
politicians and the people has been fixed on
the Nebraska BILL il has been the theme of
sermons, orations, speeches, editorials, and
conversations everywhere. The name Of Ne
braska hitherto almost unknown, has become
as familiar as a household word. Old men
mouth it; maidens pronounce it with an affec-
tation of learning; infants even utter it with
remarkable yolubility. Day after day the news
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

thize with them in resisting what wise and good
men regard as evil, and iR promoting all that
is best adapted to insut he success of our
free institutions and the prosperity and happi-
ness Of the American people. / cannot take
leave OF you without proffering to you, one and
all, without distinction of name or party, my
profound Acknowledgements for the many dis
tinguished expressions Of confidence which /
have received at your hands. Few public men
have been treated with more indulgence than
have been by you, my generous constituents,
and few have been so long and SO uniformly
sustained ! deeply lament that my ability to
serve you has been so inconsiderable, though
not conscious of being wanting in anxiety for
the public welfare, or in desire to uphold the
honor of our ancient Commonwealth. / there
fore hand over the trust which you have con-
fded to me to some one of the many highly
qualified citizens of our State whom the gen.
eral assembly may be pleased to designate as
my successor, and bid you adieu with emotions
Of gratitude such as my pen is inadequate to
record. TRUMAN SMITH.
WASHINGTON, Apra II, 1854.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
THE CREDIT OF THE UNITED

Why is it that the credit Of nations in Eu
rope, having not fourth, or tithe, in some
cases, of our resources and population, can
borrow, on more favorable terms funds to
squander in wars and other unproductive ex.
penditures, while the United States, borrowing
for investments which are worth the expendi
ture, are dealt with less favorably?
The whole evil is owing to the loose manner
in which our financial matters are conducted
to the fatal disregard of punctuality. The
protest of drafts, the necessity for deficiency
bills, the delay in the passage of these bills,
and the little sensibility which Congress feels
in making timely and sufficient provision for
expenditures.
Let Congress either take steps which viii
render excess Of expenditures over appropria-
tons impossible, or else make the appropria-
ticns to meet fully the necessities ofgovernment.
Either Congress errs, in not making appropria.
tions; or some one must err, in causing defcien-
cies. Where lies the error? We allude to all
Congresses, not the present; for as yet this
Congress does not come within the scope Of
these remarks.
If capitalists felt assured that to the best of
its ability the United States would always
promptly, fully, and fairly meets its liabilities,
its credit would enable it to borrow at one-half
the rate it has usually done, and it would at
the same time elevate the general credit of the
country. Country members appear to perceive
slowly the full Importance Of exact punctuality
and the most perfect compliance with every
engagement. These observations are general
intended for our past and future history, and
not with any special reference to existing mat
ters
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
Supreme Court of the United States,


Hon. Truman Smith, of Connecticut, Daniel
Woodhouse, esq, of New York, Hon. George
E. Pugh, and Vachel Worthington, esq, ofOhio,
were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this
court.
No. II. Lessee of Lot Clark, ct al, plaintiffs
in error, us. Joseph A. Braden. The argument
of this cause was concluded by Mr.. Reverdy
Johnson, for the plaintiffs in error.
No. 70. Neal Benson, plaintiff in error, rs.
James Sshott, jr ct ux., in error to the cir
cult court of the United States for New York
On motion of Mr. Sherwood, counsel for the
defendants in error, this case was dismissed
with costs, the plaintiff in error having failed
to appear.
No. S3. A. J. Marshall, plaintiff in error, IS.
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. II. Winter Davis, for the plaintiff in
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at IL o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
NaF-We publish below a memorial which W

pa%We publish below memorial which we
understand is being circulated throughout the
country, in order to obtain signatures. 1t is
the result Of that general opposition to the
employment Of military officers in civil busi-
ness, which exists throughout the country. We
believe that the people wish to increase the
army. We certainly think that it ought to be in.
creased but we feel that the effort to accomplish
that object is embarrassed by the fact that
military men are SO frequently engaged in the
performance of duties which do not fall within
the scope of their profession. If it be good
policy to give to a captain the superintendent
of civil works, we cannot understand why in
ferior officers should not be given subordinate
positions. But this would be grievously oppres-
sive, and manifestly unjust to the labor of the
country, whilst it would destroy the efficiency
of the army. The regular military force ought
to be augmented, because it is not sufficient
for the military service of the country-not
strong enough to perform that amount of mill
tary work which the public interests require to
be performed. If this be SO, the organization
of the army must be lamentably defective, un-
less there is employment for the officers in the
line Of their profession.
To the honorable The. Senate and House Of Rep
resentatires Of the United States Of America
an Congress assembled:
We the citizens Of bep leave
to represent to your honorable bodies that,
while we have profound respect for the mill.
tary organization of our country, in the lepiti.
mate sphere Of their army duties, we depreeate
in solemn terms the practice which exists Of
placing military men over citizen-mechancs,
in the armories, arsenals, custom.houses, and
hospital structures, and other works Of civil
character in the United States. The exalted
position Of our country, in the arts and sciences,
is to great degree the result of the inteli-
gence, genius, and enterprise of the American
mechanic, and we therefore claim as our just
right an equality in her honors and Offices.
We shall oppose BY all honorable means
the appointment to or continuance of military
officers over civil works, believing as we do
that all such positions can be filed by civilians
with equal if not greater advantage to the gov
ernment, and higher satisfaction to the people.
We therefore respectfully urge your bonora-
BILE bodies to adopt some means by which mill
tary officers may be confined to their military
duties, and all civil works placed under the
control OF competent civilians.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

depots for large stock Of the best perishable
materials necessary for building, fitting, and
repairing her navy. This has been done, deem
ing it necessary to provide against scarcity or
huctuation of prices of the articles required,
and also to meet successfully any emergency
that may arise
The naval establishments Of Great Britain, OF
every description, are fifty-two in number They
consist, besides those navy yards mentioned
above) of packet, victualling, and transport
establishments, medical depots, and marine
barracks, and infirmaries, all forming distinct
departments, vested with separate and distinct
functions, yet so complete in all their ramiica-
tons and arrangements as to form system
unsurpassed for its excellence and rapidty OF
combined action.
For a better understanding of the subject, !
refer your readers to the following curious and
interesting statistics:
ESTABLISHMENTS AT HOME.
NAVY YARDs-Deptford, Woolwich, Chat
ham, Sherness, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Penn
broke, Deal, North Yarmouth.
PACKET EsTABIIsHMENTs.--D Wey-
mouth, Hobbs's Point, and Waterford; Holy
head, Liverpool Dublin, and Kingstown; Port
Patrick and Donaghadee.
VIcrUALLING EsTABLIsHMENTT.-D
Royal Clarence, Wevil, Royal William, Gre
mill, Haulbowline.
TRASspoRr EsrABLIsHMENrs.-De eptford,
Leith.
MEDICAL DEPoTs.-Haslar Hospital, Ply
mouth Hospital.
MARINE BARRACKS INFIRMARIEs.---Wo ool-
wich, Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth.
The ordinary average expenses of the above
establishments, fs50,000 per annum.
ESTABLISHMENTS ABROAD.
NAVY YARDs.-Gibraltar Malta, Canada,
Halifax, Bermuda, Antigua, Jamaica, Cape
of Good Hope, Trincomalee, Bombay.
VIcTUALLING EsTABLlsHMENTs.-Malta Hal
flax, Bermuda, Jamaica, Ascension, Sierra
Leone, Rio de Janero.
MEDICAL DEPoTs.-Malta, Halifax, Bermu-
da, Jamaica.
The ordinary average expenses of these es-
adjustments are G72,000.
These naval establishments, at home and
abroad, have been founded not for the sole use
Of the navy, but as channels of communication
with her immense commercial marine, the
safety and prosperity of which is her chief aim,
as on that her greatness and glory as nation
mainly depends. M. w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
Names of the Board of Visitors

appointed to attend the Examination of the
Military Academyat Vest Point, June /, 1854.
Hon. John j. Morrison, of Salem, Indiana.
Col. Winslow James, of Plattsburg, Missouri.
Col. J. B. Luckie, of Pine Bluffs, Arkansas.
Charles W. Whipple, of Detroit, Michigan.
DIR. H. NJ Kinsey, OF San Augustine, Texas.
Samuel Y. Bayard, esq, Of Camden, New
Jersey.
George Holtzbecker, Of New Jersey
Hon. S. Clemens, of Wheeling, Virginia.
William W. Lea, esq., Trenton, Tennessee.
Col. l.. V .Dickerson, of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Richard de Trevile, esq, Beaufort, South
Carolina.
Jacob Kent, esq, Wells River, Vermont.
Hon. VIM. G. Clarke, Manchester, New Hamp-
shire.
John B. Harmon, esq, Sacramento City. Cali
fornia.
Rev. Robert Allyn, East Greenwich, Rhode
Island.
Col. John A. Campbell, Fairfield, Illinois.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
Da'~ The National Intelligencer, Of yester
day, contains the following letter:
Resignation Of senator smith. nf Connecticut


TO The People Of Connecticut: | respect.
fully announce to you that have resigned nv
seat as your representative in the Senate OF the
United States, to take effect from and after
Monday, the oath day of May next. am i'm
PEELED to take this step by the urgency Of nv
private affairs, which have been too long neg.
lected by reason Of my engagements here. j
find myself under the necessity of being absent
several weeks during the present session Of
Congress, and it does not consist with my sense
of right to hold place of so much responsi.
bility when ] am unable to discharge its duties;
but am willing it should be understood that |
do not dissolve relation the honor of which
shall cherish to my dying breath without a
pang. j am, however, but anticipating, as
every man, however exalted his station may be,
must, sooner or later, sink into the constituent
body. ] therefore cheerfully embrace now the
inevitable lot Of all, and, returning into the
midst Of the people, shall continue to sympa-
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13
Anti.slayery Conyertion.-CIyc

Antislayery ConveHtion.-CIScrNSA April
1.-The annual meeting ofth Ohio anti-slavery
convention assembled in the Merchants Institute,
IN thus city, this morning. There was large al
tendance Of delegates from abroad, including
Fred. douglas, Lucy Stone, and Sarah G. Pectt
After the election of officers, a committee was ap-
pointed on resolutions, who brought in lengthy
report, which was laid on the table for discussion.
Fred Douglas and Lucy Stone spoke this after
noon. The former sustained the United States
Constitution, but the latter condemned il. The
discussion was again resumed this evening. The
convention will hold three sessions daily.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

Ess- Mr.. Z. X. LUNpY bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act agent for the Sentinel in
RECEIVING subscriptions and advertisements.
E5- Nh. 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.
ZB- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is authorized
agent 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements
in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

Colts Pistols I'm Europe.-Colonel Colt il is
said, has received an order from the British gov
ernment 10 furnish their Baltic feet with 5000 OF
his navy pistols, as soon as possible; and he is
notified that the entire fleet is 10 be furnished with
them The armory at Hartford Connecticut, will
be required TO do good portion Of this work.
The European order for Colts pistols, il is sup
posed will be immense.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

Hon. Edward Stanly, formerly of North
Carolina, was lately fined S25 in California, for an
alleged contempt OF court, in intimatng before
jury that there was conspiracy against client
OF his. He Immediately paid the fine, and subse-
quently he received complimentary letter (con-
tanning the amount of the fne) from the jury. He
acknowledged the compliment, but declined to
receive the money, and recommended them to-
devote it TO some charitable purpose.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

A Costly Business.-A man named Strong
made use of seven profane oaths in magistrate 5
for each of which he was fined so cents. This
so enraged him, that he gave his tongue such
loose reign il could not be stopped until the justice
put on another fine of $40, and ordered him 10 be
committed. Finding il TO be rather costly busi-
ness, ne knocked UNDER paid the fine, and was
released
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

a strike.-The journeymen bricklayers Of Bal
,Imore have for some time been on strike for
hlgherwages; they receive 80 per day, but now de-
sire an addition OFFS cents per day, making So 25
per day. We understand that something like
twoihirds Of the master-builders in the city have
agreed 10 the advance.