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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Gelsgrapbit.
BY the House Line, expressly for tn. Sentinel.
Arrival Of the Northern Light.

NEweYoRK, March 25.-The steamer Northern
Light has arrived from San Juan, bringing $780,
600 in gold and $50 passengers. Her specie is
consigned principally as follows American Ex-
change Bank, So, 1000; Duncan, Sherman & Co.,
S220,000 Drexel x Co., 100000; Adams & Co.,
100000; Wells, Fargo & Co., S5S,0O0.
The Northern Light connected with the Sierra
Nevada, which left San Francisco on the LIST.
The Northern Light was detained two days in
consequence of the detention of the steamer
Central America by severe gale on the lake
The John L. Stephens took down TO Panama only
S400 600 in gold.
A Mexicaa had been ynched in Mariposa coun-
ty, for the murder Of Nathan Pratt, Of Rhode
Island.
In Oregon bill had passed the legislature or
derng vote on the formation of State govern
ment
Dates from Honolulu to February 4, state that
annexation was still talked Of Trade was dull.
The flibusters had nearly all left Lower Califor.
mia, and those remaining were suffering for prov-
sions.
The Maine liquor law had been introduced into
the California legislature.
SAN FRANcIsco, March Flour dull. The cargo
of the ship Metropolis sold at So so for sweet
Galliego, and 81 so for outside brands. Pro-
visions very dull. Hams, 15c; choice butter, 23c
Lard, l0ic; mess pork, SIT so; crushed sugar,
spirits turpentine 81 rs; Rio coffee. depressed
The last sales at auction were made at l2sc. Dry
goods and clothing inanimate. Boots and shoes,
unchanged Assorted invoices sell al 25 per cent.
below cost and charges. Adamantine candles, 24c.
Money stringent
Arrived brig Metropolis, from Hampton Roads.
Cleared, l7th, ship Thomas Watson, Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
rI,HE NEW YORK Musical Review al.


Choral Advocate is the cheapest and best
musical paper in the world. This journal (Which
has heretofore been published monthly COM
menced its fifth year in January, 1854, and hence
forth it will be published every two weeks-on
every other Thursday-thereby giving more than
twice as much matter without any increase in
price, Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four Of which are new music, consisting OF
glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedication,
and holiday pieces, and, in short every variety OF
music adapted 10 purposes Of religious worship,
which will be Of practical character, and such as
can be sung by persons oford.nary musical attain.
ments. In the editorial department ofthe Review
are engaged tin addition TO Mr.. Cldy, the former
editor gentlemen Of the highest talent and ripest
musical experience, among whom are George +.
Root, Vim. B. Bradbury, Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason and its circle of correspondence.
home and foreign, is complete. The Review Will
also be regular medium for the announcement OF
new musical publications by all the leading pub.
fishing houses In the Union. The subscription
similar journal in the world; and the new ar.
rangements rendering the cheapest, as well as III
is hoped) the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely increase its already un-
paralleed circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annum or six copies
for five dollars, always IN advance.
The music alone in the volume would cost ever
FIVE dollars in the usual form. Besides this, there
will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticism, instruction &C., &C., all for only
one dollar Every one feeling particle OF intor.
est in the cause OF music will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
%, Park Row. New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

SWEDEN AND NoRwAY.-The Norwegian
Storthing opened its sessions on the 9Th Ct
February. The Newport Courier publishes the
following as part Of the kings speech on that
occasion:
"Our relations with all foreign powers are
still marked by friendship and reciprocal es.
TEEN. The political complications which seem
to threaten at this moment the general peace
Of Europe will not affect us, at least as we
hope. In concert with the king of Denmark,
have decided for the interest Of the united
Kingdoms, in case Of possible accident, to main
tain a neutral position, which we eust endeavor
to maintain with strength and union, we who
ought to remain strangers to the quarrels which
have arisen between foreign nations. / am
certain that the Norwegian people will not re.
frain from any sacrifice to put me in state
of guaranty and protect this independent
position, on which our dearest interests are
founded"
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

FLoop IN THE Lower OHIo-On the lower
Ohio the food was, ut last accounts, almost as
high and disastrous as in l947. The following
particulars were furnished the Louisville Coatr-
Ter by correspondent at Elizabethtown:
nNever before has this section of country
suffered so severely from any calamity as by
the incessant rains during the past week, and
the consequent flood of waters. The creeks
have risen to an alarming height, sweeping off
fencing, stacks of grain, and drowning hogs,
cattle, &c. The larger streams were higher
by some eight or ten feet than ever known be-
fore, and on these the destruction of property
is truly appalling. All Of our streams have
suffered none are exempt | have been en-
deavoring for day or two past to gather re.
liable information as to the destruction oi
property, but can now only give you q very few
items Of the loss.
"On the Rolling fork there have been several
bridges and -four and grist mills swept away by
the food; the water on this stream rose eight
or ten feet above what was heretofore regarded
as high-water mark; and, consequently, persons
living above what was thought to be the high
mark rested easy and contented, and went tc
bed in fancied security to awake in the morn
ing and find their stock drowned, their fencing
| and grain swept away, and in many instances
barely escaping a watery grave for themselves
and family. Some persons were awakened by
the noise of their believing, squaling, and
drowning stock; and, on getting out of bed
| found that the water had entered the rooms
where they slept and these Of course had
enough to do to save themselves and family
without having time to attend to their stock.
"On Nolynn, we hear oftwo fine grist and saw
mills being entirely swept away--to wit, Dick
ey's and Vanmeters-without even leaving 9
vestige to show that mills had ever stood there
before / have heard report that Percefulrs
mill, one of the best in the State, has shared
the same fate. AL the other mills in The
! Nolynn, some seven or eight in number, have
been greatly injured. The Red mill on Nolynr
| still stands, yet with the loss Of its dam, 9
portion of machinery, &c. Messrs. Craig q
kellum, its proprietors, lost several hundred
bushels of wheat, and had 200 barrels Of -four
damaged. The country in the neighborhooo
is rather flat and, rs the water rose higher and
| higher, hogs and cattle naturally sought the
most elevated position, the bridge, o little be
low the mill; yet even this bridge, although
quite new and regarded as substantial, coulc
not withstand the fury Of the elements, bu
washed away, together with all the stock tha
had sought safety on it. The bridge in ou'
town across Valley creek is considerably shat
tered, and the turnpike badly damaged. Iht
water even now in several places on the turn
like from Nolynn to West Point, is so deep as
to be past fording To-day we had mai
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
A NOVEL NOPE or SPREADING THE GosrrL.-

A NOVEL MODE OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL
A wicked wag, connected with the ST. Louis
Republican, is responsible for the following:
A well known legal gentleman of this city
boasts Of the possession of a fine horse Our
lawyer friend had tried the animal only once or
twice after he had purchased him, both of which
trials had proven eminently satisfactory, as on
the first he was pitched into the pond, and the
second effort landed him handsomely in the
hall of private dwelling on Olive street, where
his abrupt entrance excited the attention of the
whole household but bloody nose and bland
apology explained the circumstances, and made
it all right. The horse, though "rum 'un to
look at, but good 'un to go" was an object of
peculiar favor to his owner, and his great care
and thought was to wear the "wiry edge" off
To this end he generously offered him to every
friend whom he met in the street, always stating
that he had fine horse in his stable which was
at the service of his particular friends.
One afternoon, however, reverend gentle
man Of this city, hearing that the legal gentle
man, who, by the by was q member of his con-
gregation, had q horse, requested the use of
him occasionally. The request was readily
granted. AT the same time the owner told the
parson Of his vicious propensities, and, with be-
coming consideration, advised him that he had
better not try him. The reverend gentleman,
however, claimed to be good horseman, and
wasn't the least skeered." One afternoon he
sent for him; and, after the horse had been sent
round fully capraisoned he mounted.
Everything went on very well for square
of two, when the horse, with sudden move
ment that was peculiar to him, sent his rider
over his head and landed him on the stree /,
with his legs. and arms outstretched like the
Austrian eagle rampant A short time after
wards the owner of the horse was relating the
circumstance to party of gentlemen with more
minute details than we have given, when one
of them, who is well known wag, Observed
Well, S., that is the first pious act
ever knew you guilty of. You deserve an hon
orary membership in some missionary society"
"How so ?' exclaimed another. Do you call
loaning wild horse to preacher, which came
near breaking his neck, pious act 2"
"Yes," said the incorrigible, it is the first
time eyer knew you to do anything towards
spreading the gospel
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

Eas- Sick Headache Remedy remedy
for the Sick Headache, which has been recent
ly offered 10 the public, is attracting great at
tention, not only by reason of the very satisfac-
tory testimonials to its efficacy which have been
volunteered by many who have been benefited by
ii, but also because there are SO grea, a number
Of people who are afflicted with the distressing
complaint, for which no medicine has before been
made public DIR. Eastman, who discovered the
efficacy Of his arenedy,nsis is physician in this
city, in high standing, with large practice he
is physician in whom great confidence IS placed; |;
and we do not wonder that his remedy for a very
common disease, which has been so long needed,
has attracted the attention OF all sufferers from
headache who have heard Of il. From our own
knowledge of DR.. Eastman's character and prac-
lice. we have no doubt that the medicine deserves
the favor it receives and that il will prove to DO
great benefit 10 all who may give il trial.
Lynn News, December %, 1883,
For sale in Washington by q. D. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. March l0-6m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
N House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Conc.
Published and for sale by

ID EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
III House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Conc.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa. av,
Branch Of Statoners Hall, lH and 176 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. 20.
The above contains all the information neces-
sary 10 enable the merchant or shipmaster TO
transact any branch Of cusfom-house business
with ease and despatch, an alphabetical tariff, the
manner of passing entries, current forms of oaths,
permits, bonds entries, &C., &c. II has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful to the officers Of the revenue
and custom-house throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shipmaster
From the Washington Sentinel, Febk.
We are indebted TO Collins, Bovine d Co. for q
copy Of Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine OF
business in entering and clearing vessels, the man
ner Of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries, the forms of business in the different do
partments Of customs, . detailed account Of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers Offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oaths, orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted 10 the wants
Of tbc mercantile public, and il 10 said to be the
best book Of the sort ever offered to the public.
Feb 19--lw
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
New York Markets.

New York, March 25.-Flour has further ad.
vanced l2a cents per barrel today, with increased
activity; sales Of 5000 barrels Stale and Ohio al
81 37i "a ST 625. Sales also Of 1900 barrels
southern, at ST 75,@ss for Baltimore, good mixed
10 straight brands. Wheat is very firm, with an
upward tendency. Corn is higher, with sales Of
mixed and yellow at SO q SIS cents. Whisky is
better, with sales Of 500 barrels Ohio, at 25 cents
per gallon .&.s sat1
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

from Nashville-the FIRST since Thursday, owing
TO the destruction Of nearly all the bridges from
here to Bowling Green. As soon as can OBJ
tain further particulars will write again; yet
from the above your readers can easily i'm
agine that the destruction of property in this
section of the country is without parallel"
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Cold Weather at the N0rth-Little Prospect
Of Opening Navigation.

BUrrALo, March 25.-The weather is very cold
to-day, with a slight fall of snow. There is but
little prospect of the opening OF navigation for
some weeks.
DETROIT, March 25.-The weather is quite cold
to-day. the Thermometers being ten degrees above
zero.
The boats are loading -four for Buffalo and Dun
kirk, and waiting for the ice below
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
nor THE SPRING TRADE.-steven.

T Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ee.
CANT and seasonable goods, just imported and OF
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort.
ment OF Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravais, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hoisery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &C.. 10 unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
US. will insure TO our customers the certainty Of
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices. STEVENS'S
Mar Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

Giiman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much TO the qualification Of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear on the street hav
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMANs
DYE-Norfoik Herald.
For sale by 2. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Wnshiu ofo, CTR
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Fatal Railroad Accident.

tached TO the freight train on the New Albany and
Salem railroad exploded yesterday near Provi-
dence, killing Mr.. Morris, engineer, Thomas Pat
clife fireman, and John Merrill, hand on the
train. The bodies were horribly mutilated.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Departure of the Washington.

New YcRK, March 25 The steamer Washing
ton sailed with 100000 in specia and 81 passen
gers, among whom was Captain Bodisco, Of the
Russian army, nephew OF the late Russian minis
ter, who has been recalled by the emperor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Freesoil Congressional Nomination.

New BEDFORD, March 25.--Abraham H. How
land was yesterday nominated as the freesoil can
didate for Congress from the first district of Mas.
sachusets, in the place of Zeno Scudder, deceased
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
OUTLINES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY,

OUTLINES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY,
Oirom the Creation of the World TO the Present
Time. Translated from the German OF DR.. George
Weber. Professor and Director ofthe High School
Of Heidelberg by DIR. NJ Behr, Professor Of Ger
man Literature in Winchester College. Revised
and corrected, with the addition Of A History Of
the United States Of America" by Francis Bowen,
A. M, Afford Professor of Natural Religioa, Mo-
raj Philosophy, and Civil Polity in Harvard Col
lcge. Third edition. Just received and for sale
at the corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania av-
enue
Mar % r. FARNHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

G%Rev. w. H. nj ilburn, chaplain to the House Of
will preach in the Capitol tomorrow,
Sunday, at IL o'clock, q. m. Subject, Homo Life.
Mar 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

ESrRev. j. X. Cramer will preach in the Hall Of the
Union Engine House First ward Sabbath evening Goth
instant, at "a o'clock.
The public ore invited. Mar Is
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

EJ- congregational Church, Fifth street. west
II the City Hail. Preaching tomorrow at ii, m, and
ectnre at 3la pm. by Rev. Alexander Duncanson.
Mar 2J.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
HoM.THOMAs II. BENTON'S GREAT
i'll Work, Thirty Years. View by Sena-
tor of ihirty Years.


Eatraet from a litter of the publishers d. <pphton
4 Co, Neto York, 10 John S. Ho2ingskead, agent
for the District of Columbia
New YORK, March lS 1854.
DEAR SIR: Atthe time we commenced slereo-
typing Benion's great work, we supposed We
should be- able TO fill orders from our agents by
the Is, OF April, and accordingly promised the
books at that time and in order to keep this pro-
mise we have during The last four months used
every exertion in our power, but now find that
we shall require larger number than can be
printed from any ordinary set Of plates, and we
are consequently obliged 10 have them faced with
copper, which will necessarily detain the work
some two or three weeks, making the date OF pub.
lication about the 2oth of April This DELAY. from
. cause which we could not have anticipated ID a
disappointment which you cannot regret moro
than we do. ID. A. " co.
Il is hoped the above explanation will be salts
factory 10 subscribers in regard 10 the short de-
Law. will have the work AT The earliest possible
moment and will with all despatch proceed TO de-
liver il 10 them.
II is important should know before the 9Th OF
April what number of copies will require for this
District, and would request oil who desire the
work, who have not been waited on. TO send me
their names through the city post Office and they
will be supplied at the earliest moment
Mar 26-3t JNO. s. HoLLlNGSHEAD.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

.PAY ROLLS AND MUS.
Y ter Rolls."--Two copies of these scarce and
valuable lists Of soldiers tor sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
March Al, Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

A Remarkable Man.-A New York letter TO
the Mobile Tribune says:
"1here is a remarkable man connected with
the custom-house here, a Spaniard. His business
is 10 receive and test money. He will pour the
contents of an immense bag Of gold and silver
coin in scale--for it is weighed, not. counted
and in a trice announce the amount in dollars aad
cents /; them running his fingers through the
shining pieces, and applying his nose to them, i'm
medaiely takes out every counterfeit coin. He
has never been known to make mistake in pro-
nouncing money good or bad /; and his inlalblee
instins for detecting the spurious metal is located
I In his oliactory organs Disk,
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

ENOR RENT, at Columbia Place, corner
a Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
Oikce Rooms Nos a and on second floor; also,
the 4ih story room, embracing the whole extent of
the building. Apply TO S. z. Barney, on Z, be
tween 6,h and 7,h streets, or Mr.. j. E. Power, No.
. Columbia Place Mar 27-eotf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TNOR RENT, the Commodious Dwelling
House, recently repaired. opposite to CITY
Post Office, lately tenantcd by his excellency, Mr..
CarvalIo Apply TO s. @. BARNEY,
Mar27-eotf E, between 9th and Hh 81.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

HJ- Methodist Episcopal Church, south,
Eighth street. between and 1.-The usual services may
be expected In this church tomorrow lSabbath ut IL
o'clock and 7, p M by the pastor, the Rev James
A. Duncan sE Mar Is
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

AS-The Rev. j. M. Henry, having returned from
the south, will preach in the 7th Presbyterian church
Usland) tomorrow, the 26th inst, at II o'clock, m,
and - o'clock p. m. Mar 25
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

A5- Masonic.--Hiram Lodge, No. 1O.--A
special meeting Of this Lodge will be held ut the hall in
the First ward Friday evening March S1st. Mar %
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TyHOMPsON 4 GARNER, Merchant Tai
lors, Morft's building, Al street. near Penn
sylvania avenue, would most respectfully inform
their friend. the public in general and the old pa
irons of Joseph r.. Thompson, in particular, that
>,hey have received their Spring Supply of Goods,
switch to be admired needs but TO bs seen :
and which they will mako TO order. in style and
t to please the tastes ofthe most fastidious, OF all
ages.
Favor us with call. Our motto is; "We study
TO please" Mar 2o--hf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
rT,RIALs AND CONFESSIONS OF AN

HNRIALS AND CONFCSSIONS OF AN
American Housekeeper.
Life and Adventures OF Country Merchant;
by J. B. Jones.
The Winter Lodge; or, Vow Fulflled. An His.
torica Novel, (the sequel 10 Simon Kenton y by
James Weir
Central Route to the Pacific; by Gwinn Harris
Heap.
Just received at TAYLOR g. MAURY'S
Mar "a Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26


had to shooting-match-an innocent pastime
which he much affected. He was enjoying
alone his Fluctuations, with which he was re-
calling his mind at that calm PERIOD over the
good fortune he had met with in winning a
quarter of beef, by shot that had covered the
cross, and Knocked the black out of the mark !;
and no doubt felt pieusly grateful for the sue
cess Of his adventure. He had nearly finished
the lob, there being but little work to be done
on the tire, fixing nail or two, or something
of the sort. AS the work was lying on the
ground in the shop, he had got down on his
knees to il, and was bending over il, habited
in his red flannel shirt, which Uncle John used
to wear of hot DAYS. under the idea that it was
cooler, by making him perspire freely. Billy
was about the same time walking leisurely
around the premises, observing what was going
on, and picking up such items Of interest as
might present themselves to his notice. Seeing
the red shirt, Billy's anger grew somewhat
infamed.; for nothing so aroused Williams
combative propensities as that martial color.
He did not wait to see whether there was a
man in it; and probably if he had it would
not have altered his purpose. So beckoning
and nodding his signal to the object, and view.
ing only the movements of Uncle John in re-
return, which he took to be challenge, Billy
came up within few feet, then backed q step
or two, and then taking aim, came Gathering
on towards the object OF assault. Uncle John
had only time to get himself half Strengthened,
before Billy took him clew on the side of the
head, which sent him reeling back, and would
probably have knocked him senseless, but that,
fortunately, his head fell into the water-trough
behind. Billy seeing what he had done, bleated
out his surprise, and retreated in great haste
to safe distance from his iron foe.
As soon as the stars had ceased falling, and
Uncle John had satisfied himself that It was
not the devil that had come after him for break.
ing the Sabbath, Uncle John resolved on re-
venge. he was not long in putting his plan
in operation, for with Uncle John action
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

y B. CoNKLIN, tho well known Test Medium,
OF New York, will arrive in Washington on Mon
day, the 9th OF March, and can be consulted at
his rooms daily, at Mrs. RoBISsoN's, Pennsylvacia
avenue, between lst and I'd streets, by those who
desire honestly investigate this great and won
derful phenomena Mar 2j-3t