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Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

q ROBERT b. CAMPBELL, of Texas
has been appointed Consul at London in tht
place of GEORGE n. SAUNDERS. "
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

U A suspension bridge is in process of
construction over the Mississippi river, at
st. Anthony's Falls. It is nearly compile
ted
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

To- Judge GREEN C. Bronson, has ac-
cepted the nomination Of the ''Hards" fol
Governor of New York.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
Great Excitement in Alab,
GOLD IN TALLapooS.

IA
The people Of Alabama are labor;nu
der temporary frenzy. not dissimilar f.a. ~,
that which has drawn SO many to the III
mines Of California. guy
Early in the spring, says letter
tleman Of the name Of Milnor. from c. 81
gia formed company for the mr.. ~,
Of tracing ont the vein Of copper vb;es
Is supposed to take Its course g.
Duck Town, Tennessee, through tb;s w -
glon Of country. Operations Vere :.
once commenced abundant surface nd .
tions, resembling those Of Duck Town 80
found, and shaft sunk, a short dis
from Dudleyville, Ala. H'e
The search for copper led TO the discoro
~ of gold on tract Of land living on H.
Ialiapoosa river now belonging to Me.srs
Barr, Morgan ard King. All three of tbasn
gentlemen possess considerable experience
ln mlilng' and are sanguine in the hone II
realizing, IN very short time. fortune sor
each out of their discovery. The vein IL.
upon small branch, which runs alono fro..
the adjacent pine woods over a bed of tran
rock and emptles into the river. From $
= - per diem are got out by each hand
Of course it must pay much better than
this, when the proper arrangements have
been made, and rain falls 50 as to supply !
sufiicicncy of water.
Another rich deposit has been found On
the adjoining plantation Of Mr.. Rusbin
which will soon be worked. A painful of
earth taken from the river side, on MRS
place, yielded upwards Of fifty particles.
large number of hands will soon be
employed in this county getting out the
metal, and the barren hills Of Tallapoosa
will become the second Ell Dorado.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
Too BAD.-We clip from an excb.no

Too BAD.-We clip from an exchange
paper the following item
ain the Connecticut Legislature on the
9th June, the bill to tax geese. cats and
bachelors, was taken up. Mr. Harrison was
opposed to the provision taxing bachelors
There was tax already on geese. and apv
man who had lived 20 years without being
married, could be taxed under that section. 3
A bachelor friend of ours, on reading
this, very snappishly observed that married
people. who had lived together TWENTY five
years were also taxed by the bill, under the
head of "cats." He got out of our way
quick
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

Go ROGER BARTON, Of Mississippi, has
been appointed Consul at Havana, vice
A. M. CLAYTON, resigned
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

RUNAWAY NEGRO ARREsTED.-See ad.
vertisemens in another column.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

The Boston Post" contradicts the report
that the Pacific Ocean is to be enlarged for
the accommodation Of the commerce Of Cali
fornia
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

10 Peter 7. Crutchfeld has been ap-
pointed Financial Receiver of the Bank Of
the State of Arkansas, in the place of John
NJ Ross, deceased
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

= 10 The 'Arkansian, published at jack
sonport, comes TO us clothed in mourning
for the death of its Editor, r. P. Talley,
Esq. He died on the night of the 25th
ultimo
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

E Several lives were lost by the sink
ing of the steamer Cape May, recently, OF
the Ohio.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

10 A surveyor out in Oregon says that
Uncle Sam ought to make England take all
the land back Or fight. Up to 40 is bad
enough, he says. without going to 81 40.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

10 Yellow Fever was spreading in Gal
weston, Texas, on the 2lst ult., but was con-
fined principally to the foreign population,
A few cases, also, had occurred in Houston.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

o. Mr.. BLACKBURN the Superintend-
ent of the Nashville and Henderson Rail
road, was killed, recently, by an Irishman
who was working Oh the road.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

10 Indian disturbances still continue in
Texas. Gen'l SMITH has called upon the
Governor for six companies of Rangers to
9uell them.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

Joshua Il. Giddings, Of Ohio, has publish
ed an address to his constituents, declining
to be a candidate for Congress at the CON-
ing election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

Cassius n Clay, the Kentucky abolition
ist, is said to have lost caste in the Wes.
lately by coming ii contact with a young
lawyer Of Baltimore, named Griffith Il
appears that Mr. Clay had been preaching
abolitionism for two or three weeks in Iii
nois, whence be crossed over the Mississippi
TO Iowa, and after he had harangued the in
habitants Of Davenport, some Of the citizens
asked Mr.. Griffith to reply. The latter
took the stand, but the crowd refused to let
him proceed, and soon drove him of. Tie
people Of Rock Island, Ill, hearing Of this
uncourteous proceeding, on the following
day invited Mr.. Griffith 70 reply to Mr.
Clay, who was to hold forth il that place
by arrangement it was agreed that Nh
Clay Should have the privilege Of answering
the argument w Mr Griffith, but before the
latter Lam concluded, Mr.. Clay left the stand
and disappeared. Ii was complete tri-
uDph VI truth over fanaticism, and those
present felt }! t0 be such TTue Data
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

The French Minister, it is said, has put
in claim of 100000 for losses sustained
by French citizens in the destruction of Grey-
town. This is but beginning. Other
claims Will pour in, and there is no telling
how much will have to be paid for this mag
nifcent display of national power and indi-
vldual heroism But what are dimes com
pared to glory
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

There is said to be young lady down
South SO very sweet, that she can't 90 into
the garden for fear Of the bees
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

TERRIBLE EXPLosIoN.-A fearful explo-
sion occurred recently, at Maysville, Ohio
The following notice of il We extract from q
private letter published in the n York
Herald
MAYsvMLE, Aug. 13
| have sad news for you. Maysville ia a
ruin. a most diabolical attempt to destroy
il was made last night, BY some fends IN
human shape, through the explosion Of the
powder magazine upon the turnpike.
1t occurred about two O'Clock this morn
ing, when all the inhabitants were wrapt
in slumber. The scene cannot be adequate
ly described. What with the tremendous
report-the fash and smoke-the falling Of
doors and windows-the shrieks of women
and chlldren-the rattling Of glass and
stones upon the pavement--altogethcr the
scene was terrific In the extreme
Part of the city looks like complete ruin
all the churches hare their windows and
shutters broken to fragments. The shock
was severely felt as much as twelve miles
distant. Many Of our largest business hous-
es have neither door nor window--all torn
to pieces. Rocks as large as half bushcl
were sent IN every direction, some as far as
Aberdeen.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

w EDNESDAY, SEPT. I3, 1854.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24

H@- During "an evening with Madame
Pfeiffer," correspondent Of the Transcript
writes the following: ti 4"
OF all the countries / have ever visited"
said Madam Pfeiffer, "of all the vile, immoral
places have ever seen or heard of in savage
or civilized land, the gambling saloons in Cali
fornia are the worst went there in company
with friends; the doors we're open everything
invited entrance. Splendor in every FORM
temptation most subtle and powerful, combined
to lure the soul and body TO d0truction-splen
did curtains, carpets, exquisitely painted pic
lures, whose subjects were SO impure that in
voluntarily placed my hands over my eyes
wine, liquors of all kinds, free, and to be had
for the asking, all combined to lure the poor
mortal to sin and death. Yet all was so vo-
luptuously respectable, so perfect in good taste,
so refined in appearance, so beautiful to the
eye, that its influence stole into the soul, like
the deadly poison of the Upas tree What
wonder if, with awakened passions, and brain
made insane by liquor, allured by lovely young
women, who preside at the table and overlook
the game, with gold around and on every side
of him, the poor victim rushed to the gaming
table for a new excitement and new phase of
stimulation?"
asked Madam Pfeiffer, of all the countries
she had seen, which she should prefer as a res
idence, quite aside from her love of her native
land, (which is, think, Prussia.) She said,
"Ceylon, the island of Ceylon; the climate is
so fne the country so beautiful, the people SO
kind, hospitable and courteous"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24
MEXICAN QUTRA GE.

The Galveston Cirilian gives the following
account of an outrage perpetrated on an Anne
rican citizen by Mexican officials: "Dr. j. D.
Smith, citizen Of the United States, had pur-
chased in Mexico, rt great expense, 500 Next
can mares, 1914 mules, II jacks and AZ fine
Mexican horses; the animals were procured a
short distance beyond Saltillo. At Paris he
obtained pass, and under its direction he
travelled to San Fernando and there paid duty
on his drove of horses, mules, &C., amounting
to two hundred dollars, and took a pass for
Preside. On the 18th Of September he crossed
at Preside, and after he had Travelled about
three leagues on the American side, he was
overtaken by company of Mexican soldiers
from Preside, under orders of the police Off
GERS at that place; his animals were all taken
from him by force and driven back into Mexico,
and the last he heard of them they were being
sold by public authority. DIR. Smith immcdi-
ately proceeded to the lower Leona station, and
procured six soldiers; but when they arrived
at the Rio Grande, the horses were in Mexico.
He laid full statement of the facts before our
government officer at Ell Paso, and they have
been forwarded to the Secretary Of War;"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24
THE RELEASE OF SMITH o,BRIEN.

1t has been stated several times that Smith
O'Brien, the Irish patriot, had been pardoned
by the British government These statements
have been contradicted from time to time, and
the conflict of evidence was such that but few
persons had any definite idea of the exact con,
dition of the matter. The last steamer brings
definite information to the effect that not only
Smith O'Brien, but his companions in inn
prisonment have been discharged, on condi-
ton that they do not settle in any portion of
the British dominions. The Limerick Chroni-
Gle publishes letter from Smith O'Brien him
self, dated the Goth of May, which states that
the writer had been informed, by private
letters, that the British government proposed
to allow the Irish State prisoners to leave
Tasmania on the condition mentioned above.
The Newry Telegraph states that Mr.. Martin,
one of Smith O'Briens companions, had ar
rived at Paris, and that he parted company
with O'Brien on the coast of India, on his way
to Madras, TO pay visit to near relative who
was attached to the Indian army. No men
ton is made of the residue Of the Irish State
prisoners, but we presume that they were in
cluded in the permission to leave their place of
exile.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

Among the suggestions TO protect the
safety Of passengers, on ocean steamers which
the Arctic calamity has given rise to, there is
one that seems SO easily tested, and that
promises such beneficial results, that we hope
to see it acted upon at once. We find it in a
communication TO the National Hitelliqencer.
from which we make the following extract,
that fully explains it.:
every ship should be provided with a suf.
fcent number Of boats to receive every soul on
board, which might readily be done if paddle
box boats were provided. The boats should
have their crews appointed, and good officer
should be assigned to the command of each.
All their equipments, including oars, masts,
and sails, drag, compass, water-breakers,
&c., should be complete. Provisions should
be kept securely packed in waterproof pack
ages, in perfect readiness to be passed into
each, and they should at all times be kept
ready 10 be lowered, and manned at the shortest
notice. AS soon as the ship leaves port the
passengers should be assigned, by ticket, or
otherwise 10 particular boats, which should be
pointed out TO them. Perhaps it would be well
to muster thea at their respective boats that
there might be no possibility Of misunderstood
ing. In the event Of sudden alarm, an order
to lower and take TO the boats would certainly
be attended with less panic and confusion
with these precautions than without them"
The Hpaddle box boats mentioned above
may need word OF explanation.
In sde-wheel steamers il is necessary TO cover
the wheels This necessary covering can be
easily constructed in such manner that its
upper section shall constitute substantial and
serviceable boat which may be promptly and
easily detached whenever il is needed for use
These boats do not cucumber the decks or
guards of the vessel, for the space they occupy
is not available for any other purpose. The
idea is to shape and arrange the covering ne
cessary for the wheels in such manner as To
serve another purpose upon an emergency.
This idea is not new one, for il has been
practically applied in the British navy for
many years. Most, If not all, the British war
steamers, which are propelled by side wheels.
have their warehouses constructed in The
manner we have indicated, and their crews are
regularly drilled in lowering and hosting the
wheelboats, as they arc in the other duties Of
seamansbip.
With the additional boats thus provided,
without any loss of space, comfort, or con-
venience, and with the other precautions
suggested by the correspondent OF the In
tclligcncer, the passengers and crew of an
ocean steamer, although she might be crowded,
could be speedily embarked in boats and sup
Piled with water and provisions. We hope
these suggestions will attract the attention Of
and be seriously considered by, those who have
the power to put them in practice. Such
calamity as that which has so recently cast
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24

COLLISION IN THE BAY.-We regret to have
to record that an unfortunate collision took
place in the Chesapeake, about 3 o'clock on
Tuesday morning, the 18th, between the
steamer Virginia, Captain Fairbanks, and the
schooner Lovey Harrison, Captain Harrison, of
Accomac, Virginia. The facts, as we gather
them from passenger, are these The steamer
was bound to Baltimore from Fredericksburg
with upwards Of thirty passengers and consid-
cradle freight, and the schooner was loaded
with store goods returning to AccQmac. About
3 o'clock, while the moon was shining and the
night clear, the collision took place. The
captain of the schooner saw the steamer APP
preaching, and called at the top of his voice,
but was not heard then before he could change
the course Of the schooner she was run into,
about mdships, and sunk. There were four
men on board, all Of whom were rescued and
taken in by the Virginia. Among these was
Mr.. NJ w. West Of Accomac, who had $4,000
worth Of goods on board, all Of which are lost,
and Mr.. W. barely escaped being drowned, and
when picked up was in his night clothes
Everything belonging to the schooner was
Baltimore Patriot.
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gloom over the whole country, ought not to be
forgotten before it teaches some wholesome
lesson and leads to the adoption Of some ellec-
tive system of precaution. Hitherto, when
ever destructive accident has happened, the
prints TEEN, for a fen days, with plans for pre-
venting similar misfortunes, and for mitigating
the peril arising from them, if they should oc-
cur. Many Of the plans thus put forward,
cminate from inexperienced men, and are ut
terly destitute Of merit; whilst some of them,
like that We have mentioned, are worthy Of
consideration and of actual experiment. But,
unfortunately, the whole subject soon passes
away from the public mind, and the destructive
accident is remembered only by the immediate
friends of those who met an unimeiy fate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24

The NAVAL "ORGY" ON BOARD THE Hulk
AT GosPoRr.-The disgraceful occurrence at
Portsmouth, the particulars Of which will be
found elsewhere, cannot have failed to produce
painful feeling in the public mind, more
especially coming so soon after the recent reve-
lations concerning another branch of the SER
vice. That naval officers should be found
mixed up with transaction resulting in the
death of an unfortunate woman, and the milder
features Of which are marked by drunkenness
and low dissipation, cannot be sufficiently de.
ployed; and. as far as Lieutenant Knight and
his companions are concerned, there is little
enough to choose between them and the dis
graced heroes of the 46th. The latter intro
duced Cyprians into the barracks, and the ma
val gentlemen" brought the same class of
women to the hulk at Gosport, where they were
berthed, first introducing them to drink, by
way of cementing their disreputable associa
ton. No one perusing the evidence can'doubt
that the deceased was subsequently made drunk
when on board the hulk by brandy and port
wine supplied by the officers, who, according
to the witnesses, were In NO. better condition
themselves. How she came by the injuries
and bruises she afterwards received was a mys.
terry which the evidence has not cleared up;
and the suggestion most favorable to the Off
GERS is that the main injury-viz: the internal
rupture, to which the death of the poor girl
Lodge is ascribed-might have been occa-
stoned by fall. At best it goes little way to
exonerate Lieutenant Knight and his brother
officers from the culpability of plying her with
drink until she became incapable Of control
over her acts. To have brought this poor crea-
ture into this drunken and helpless condition
is bad enough, without any worse imputation
while the stigma implied in the verdict of the
jury, that her death acds mainiy accelerated
By III treatment received in the wardroom on
board the hulk of the Dauntless," will attach
to the end of their days to the actors in this
orgy, unless the investigation now in progress
shall show it to be undeserved.-LOndon Times.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24

The following is an extract from letter
dated Rio Janeiro, September 9th:
"The vessels in port are the barque Nevads
last from Rio Grande, and the brig Paragon
from the same port, both in ballast, waiting
freight The ship Tejuca, loading for New
York, the steamer Bay City, in distress, bound
TO San Francisco, and under sail. Before this
reaches you, expect there will be sensation
in the States, because of her having been fred
into by the English brig Bonita. The consul
has had the matter under advisement, and the
proper papers have been forwarded to our gov.
eminent. 1t seems that the man .of-war, being
to leeward, fired three blank guns for her TO
heave tor thereupon, with his colors flying, Cap
tain Wardle hauled his fore and lib sheets to
windward, lowered the peak Of her fore and AFT
sails, and waited for him TO come up, when
three shots were fired in successon--the first
fell short, the second came within ten feet of
her fore foot, and the last passed between his
fore and mainmast. On the boat reaching the
gangway, the Englishman inquired who was
the master, when Captain Wardle answered
that he was the man. He then asserted that
the steamers men were all drunk, and In n
surly manner demanded why he did not beaye
TO. Captain Wardle answered that he had
done so before he had fired shot. His pa.
pers were examined, when the Englishman.
noting in the steamers log the fact of board.
ing him, left. There is Russian frigate some
where on the coast, and the English are look.
ing out for him."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24
EXTENSIVE
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT,

JUST OPENED In IRON HALL
@ r. HOOVER has fitted up, In an att
~. tractiye style, thclarge and spacious store in
lion Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets, and furnished il with, perhaps, the
largest and best selected stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES ever exhibited in this city.
y il is the determination of the undersigned to
make this establishment excel, in all particulars,
every other of the kind in the country. With this
view, he has made arrangements for regular
supply of every article in his line OF business with
the most celebrated manufacturers in this country
and, in future, every variety Of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies, Gentlemen, Children, and Servants,
may here be found.
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
establishment so as 10 make il attractive as place
of business. He will spare no effort TO win lib
eral share of public patronage. His prices shall
be moderate, approximating as closely as possible
to those of the manufacturers.
The following are among the articles just re-
ceived
FOR LADIES.
Black, bronze, and colored Caters, thin and thick
soles
White and black satin Slippers, and English Kid
Slippers
French and American Morocco and Kid Slippers
Morocco walking Shoes of every variety
Toilet Slippers, enameled and worked, French
and American
Jenny Lind Buskns, Polkas, and other styles OF
Dress Shoes.