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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

Bear in mind that during all this time there
was no party to make contract. But when
Missouri came forward to demand admis-
sion, she did all she could do to make a
compact. She framed a constitution in obe-
dience to the act of the 9Th Of March, 1920
but the anti-slavery majority which had at
tempted toforce bitter requirement on her,
refused admission. Was there any compro-
mise then? We say there was none. But II
the act Of the 9th Of March was compromise,
was not that compromise abrogated then and
there? Most certainly. Who abrogated iti
The south2 The records say no. Who abro
gated il, then? The north9 The records say
yesl
When these transactions were enacted, there
was crying necessity to do something; or, tc
speak more properly, that something should
be done. Then it was, and not till then, thai
Mr.. Clay came forward with his Missouri com
PROMISE which was finally adopted; and under
this compromise, which bears date Of the yea
1921, not of the year 1920, Missouri was admit
ted into the Union.
But Mr.. Clays compromise of 1921 exhaust
ed itself when Missouri was admitted, 1t hat
no further, no ulterior action or operation. /
was .functus o6icio the very day that Missour
became member of the confederacy; ant
hence his great name has become connected
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25

senators and requesting their representatives to
their best efforts TO effect the passage OF law
granting to the soldiers Of 1912 the same privileges
and quantity Of land which have been accorded to
those who were engaged in other wars Of the
Mr.. FAULKNER presented similar resolutions
of the legislature Of Virginia which, together with
the former We're referred TO the Committee on
Military Affairs.
The lastnamed gentleman presented other re-
solves of the Legislature of Virginia on different
subjects; which were appropriately referred.
DELEGATE FROM NEW MEXICO.
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, from the Com
mite of Elections, 10 which was referred the
memorial of William Carr Lane, coniesting the
seat OF Jose Manuel Gallegos as delegate on the
floor of the House from the Territory OF New
Mexico, made report thereon. The ground OF
the contestant was that gross frauds had been
committed, and that after the returns were made
according TO law, legal votes were miscounted
The committee has asceriained that the majority
ofvotes received by Mr.. Gallegos over Mr.. Lane
is seven hundred and eight. The report, there
FORE concludes with resolution that lin the unan
imous opini0n of the committee) Mr.. Gallegos is
entitled TO seat as delegate from the Territory of
New Mexico for the ihiriy-third Congress. ta
The resolution was agreed to.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
The SPEAKER laid before the House COM
munication from the Secretary Of the Treasury,
conveying information relative 10 the amounts ex-
pended for certain custom. houses. ae
Also from the Secretary of War, transmitting
q list Of clerks in that department; information
relative TO the survey of Twelve Mile Creek; and
list Of contracts made during the year 1888.
Also from the Secretary Of the Navy, trans
mitting three hundred copies Of the Navy Re-
gister.
The communications were severally laid on the
table, and ordered 10 be printed.
WISCONSIN LAND BILL.
On motion the further consideration of the Wis
consin railroad bill was postponed until Tuesday
next kss sFt
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-25
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.RIsLEY 8 GOODALL's VARIEYE.

Prices OF fAdmission.-orchestras seats rs cents; !;
reserved seats SO cents gentleman and two ladies' not
reserved) 81 ;rotunda seats, 25 cents.
Ushers will be in attendance TO conduct ladies gem
tlemen to their seats.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25

THE DYING GLADIAToR-The lovers Of the fine arts are
soon to enjoy treat in the city Of Washington F. W.
RIsouE Esq, Of Georgetown, gentleman Of means, OF
enterprise and lover of the arts recently purchased in
the city Of New York marble statue representing the
Dying Gladiator" copied from the celebrated antique
statue in the Of the capitol in the External
City" The copy is by Gott ascuptor Of emnencc, and
is pronounced perfect by John Gibson, Emelius WOLF
Crawford and by other artists Of celebrity This work
art was exhibited at the Crystal Palace, New York; to
admiring thousands. The amount paid for II by Mr..
Rsque was three thousand dollars. It was shipped on
board the schooner Mist" at New York on Thursday
last for this city, and its arrival may be hourly looked
for. It will be exhibited for time in the building
of Mr. Morrison on the west side Of street. near Penn
sylvanis avenue.
The original Of this superb work Of art has been the
theme Of hundreds-sy, thousands-of pens, and Lord
Byron MS most Of our readers know has mmortazed it
in nimtable verse The exhibition we have no doubt,
will prove gratifying to the members Of the National Le-
gsature distinguished strangers and the citizens Of
Washington Georgetown, and Alexandria. Seldom has
been the good fortune Of the people Of the three cities
named and Of their vters to behold work Of 30 much
meritone which has commanded the admiration Of oil
who have seen it-Union
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
A NARROW ESCAPE.

An accident occurred yesterday which placed in great
jeopardy the life Of the esteemed Minister from Spain
Mr.. De CuEro was driving pair Of fine and spirited
horses, attached to light vehicle they became unman
ageable and dashed with headlong speed down the
nue. from the direction Of 18th street. On nearing l1th
street they encountered furniture car which they upset
without ceremony and recovering from the shock, BY
which Of Mr. Cuetos horses was thrown violently to
the ground they again rushed forward with fearful
locity Mr.. Cueto still held manfuy, though his ser
want either fell jumped from the carriage, without
however, being injured The horses turned down Tenth
street. and near its intersection with Louisiana avenue,
Mr. C. was thrown violently from the vehicle, which was
carried by the terrified animals to the markethouse at
which point their course was impeded by wagon, and
they we're finally stopped Mr. Cueto was injured in the
head and neck but whether dangerously or not was
not ascertained the spot He was able to walk to
carriage, in which he was conveyed to his residence
It is somewhat singular that the horses were not hurt
nor was the carriage broken with the exception Of
syin0letree.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY.

MEssRs. EDITORS How much in unison with the feel
ngs is after year of health and plenty peace and
prosperity, to have opportunity Of keeping such day
All that is enjoyed desired in life up visby
before the mind, and moments contemplation of the
abundance that has been showeed upon touches the
emotions Of the heart and grateful acknow
Judgments arise. We love the custom (tme honered
in portion of country and rapidly becoming gene
raj throughout land for the early and pleasant
Citations connected Herewith and it is in the de-
gree that comprehend what possess and enjoy that
rightly estimate the day occasion for gratitude
Think how much there is that should be thankful for
and which lies beyond our reach Without enumerating
the varied items they will be found to embrace all the
choice delights which scattered in path We
thoughts around for the from whence these
constant tokens of and love manifested and
led up to higher Power the dispenser of all
hold dear Once year, then, is not too often to
think Of the obligations resting upon US, to fes
brief and joys and lift thoughts high No
nation prospered long that had proper regard
for moral and religious obligations and may be the
exemplary pattern!
So too, of the blessings attending invaluable coun-
try and all the associations connected therewithour
civil and religious privileges the rights secured to by
just laws and homes Of safety peace and love- These
also form part Of the items which gratitude delights
to raise her sar and invoke sincere attachment and de-
voton Is there not then, much to be grateful for
Truly, oil that is pure and lovely in contemplation all
that fraity and weakness suppcate, prompt haow
the day with devout Thanksgiving. We would that every
State in the Union had appointed Thanksgiving Day,
and that too, the day. 1t would awaken such
socitude all prize most highly in country
condition, impant such lofty thoughts and cultivate
such union of sentiment among the people, that time
might defy to witness land perfect or where free
dom would more securely dwell.
Let keep the day, them in good earnest acqut
selves honestly Of oil that is required Of have watch
full eye and open hand for the unfortunate and poor in
midst; live prudently deal justly and love mercy;
and thus having performed whole duties in an accept
able manner, may confidently hope that Heavens
choicest favors viii be continued to through all time
OZARK.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
EDITORS coRREspoNDEgcx
BALrrnonr. NoyrMnrn -

BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER "a
Hard times continue to be talked Of in all quayaxxnL
The money market is decidedly stringent ana hnsinsss
as general thing unusually dull Our mercharsszaH
doing very little business, and do disposed
operate largely except for cash. Notes at four and 80
months which were considered equal to cash NIX
per cent off, Of scarcely any avail The Eszl
are discounting only to very moderate extent They
have been oblgedt pay large deposites Of County ~
which has produced curailment of the discount rail-
Major General WINFIELD ScorT sojourned nc EarDrmM
last night and left this morning for Washington aIe
looks well and enjoys good health.
learn from source entitled to credit that the Nn-
tional Know Nothing Council at Cincinnati hss nzk
nominated nor even recommended a candidate for thu
next Presidency of the United States This subject
not discussed. These facts come by under rrnl
telegraph and may be relied upon. The matter Of rs
gous prescription with regard the Catholics fully
discussed and, as informed, there indca fiass
of modification in that portion of the rules and regs
tions Of the American party.
Mayor HINcKs has determined to call extra sesan
Of our City Council In the of few days. ThrxE
questions regarding the Baltimore and Ohio Rsirss
which require immediate consideration The water
tion will also up.
Most of citizens who went West to attend the 5nr
NAL opening of the Central Ohio Railroad have resnra
in good health, and especially pleased with thssSaif
Some few extended their journey and will get 1o
for days. This Central Ohio connexions with sar
railroad must eventually prove of great advantage
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
MONETARY AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK.

The New York Times Of Monday says: " Our market
for money s something easier for loans call very
short time the collaterals being unexcepionabe The
bank managers we think, feel comfortable than
last week. owing to the general look OF the averages
which they reported to-day The amount Of specie going
to Boston afternoon for Wednesday, steamer
is about S40O,000"
The New York Journal Of Commerce Of Monday says:
Wall street is still in Dumps without exactly knowing
what is the matter The horizon seemed brighter early
in the morning. but the smoke from the fire in Broad
way came floating the street. mems minds failed
them for fear stocks fell and money became unusually
tight We do not desire to these troubles with
levity because however imaginary the cause they
seriously felt by those within the grasp of the pressure
but if the results less DISASTROUS could hardly
refrain from smiling at the ludicrous cadaverousness Of
those who amidst the general Distress suffering from
nothing but pauic with long purses long faces and
wo-begone countenances, who all the while nervousy
feeling Of the buttons their pockets as if the
tents of these receptaces had many legs crab
and would march off without warning if not constantly
watched"
The journal of Commerce attributes the depression in
the money market to causeess panic and remarks that
is directed toward the securities the least likely be
permanently affected by revulsion in trade, such fin
ished railroads earning dividend. 1t also says:
while the shipping interests, rents manufacturing
establishments, insurance companies banks merchan
dise &c. paying far less than at this time last year
upon the capital invested rst-cass railroads with
few exceptions, paying MORE as brief comparison
will show:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
THE VICTORIA REGINA.

few lovers Of rare plants grathed recenty Eisk
view of the above remarkable species in bloom i fis
city, Under the care Of Mr. Grifths at the garden
the intersection Of New York and 9th street
Of the buds came into flower Friday evening, AVID
manned open until Monday 1t is supposed that il "
throw up other flower buds in short time. 1t ID 3
in tank Of water at about 500 Fahrenheit on tho
face Of which it floats flower and leaves looking lE
Nymphea, or pond lily, which had grown to giganSs
portions. The heat is supplied by small stove - -
from which steam-ppe leads into the tank and
on the bottom, where soil sufficient to sustain -
Of the plant is deposited. The water requires -
tated-effected in cases by machinery - -
clock work-and no point is left unattended
render perfect the imitation Of the condto !. 40 s
the plant exists in its native river the Berb, -
Guiana 1t whilst exploring this fresh 49, = -
in January, 1887, that this plant was dissJhsu ~ -
present Governor Of Jamaica, Sir Robert
His letter detailing the discovery -
Of the London Botanical Society in S'emoel :. - -
same year. 1t was made the type OF A~ M So So :. =
plants, and, by permission, receiyedns n -
Queen. 49, - -=n
rh; nd R ,tmore and never fa;ly excite the vnnfisr
Of the beholder 1t would be well ao,oSAse IN,
feeling appreciation Of s - 80
unremtting care required for su;ss su; - -n;tP -, !. -
gardener. 1t is Of thos .0n s 9 sss - -
Of itself. Few, however, when ilSnssns I..S' -
cut flowers, think of the Difficult .;s., .i;sS
ing at so cheap rate 50 man. so.h.. aaIss-
If the Victoria should pror0 ano.ner sowe,,
sirable that Mr. Grifths shtu aPPriss 'ne PuDo ~
event. In the time tfe 10 auo'ner noIsc -
exhibition worth visiting VI ms oy ~ W G.- oe.v. -
brilliant exhibition of Chyanse"aas ~ ,ns
Conservatory, near the ipi'o' 0A WY
dence Of Mr.. Smith.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
LAND SALES, Sc.
Correspondence Of tie Baltimore Sun.


WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER II, 1S5I
The General Land Office has done big business Daring
the past fiscal year. About $780, 600 acres have 1rs
surveyed and of these have been bro1ghf into
market which yielded Of nine millions two hum
dred and fifty thousand dollars in round numbers
This shows to what extraordinary extent specuiaEms
in lands and real estate generally have been carried
the past season, and explains IN the tghSxs
of the money market in the Western States TINA f
dry goods in the Eastern cities have nearly io
bottom of their business.
During the past fiscal year some three and half mil
lions Of acres entered with military an war,anas.
eleven millions Of claimed swamplaDas by
the States, and and half millions the resdr uf
former appropriaonsl were selected on donations ~.
roads by the General Government showing that up~rE
of twenty millions Of in oil disposed OF during
the last fiscal year.
The increased cash sales aIonh Nd
Sc, 600 900.
The California Land Commissioners will require,
further extension which have doubt will b.
meuded by the Secretary Of the Interior.
The whole number Of claims submitted Sl3. OF ebSae
- have decided by the old board Of 1851 and H
by the rev board appointed in 1863 leaving nearly M
the number Of cases to be disposed of
or the cases decided 294, covering area cf sSE
square leagues Of land, have been affirmed, and lf
cases. covering an area Of aS3 square leagues have -
rejected
penses of the increased usefulness Of the Post Os a
partment such is the rigid economy with which n ~
being managed that with the increased IRON
postage it is expected that in about four years fron
provided the economical administration Of the De
partmeut be continued, the will the Xxx
pendture. 5.
Since the 4th Of March, 1852, but single defrs
ton has occurred lin the Of the postmaster at YyD
but the sub treasury act being promptly applied sS
whole recovered and loss, therefore, NAD
sustained by the Department.
Considering that there about twony three hounud
post Offices in the United States, the fact is csrt~in
highly credtable, both to the administration OF the fa
Office Department and to the discrimination used ia ft
appointment of postmasters.
Fourteen treatcs-more than were ever concndcB I'M
the space of twelve monthshave been made with ahr
Indians during the past fiscal year.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY.

This day has been set apart, not only by the
Municipal Authorities Of our own city but by those
of MANY Of the States in the Union, for offering cur
PRAYERS to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and
rendering our thanks for the many great blessings
we have received at his hands. The custom of OBJ
serving such day, in portion of our country, is
as old as the date of its first settlement and it has
there acquired such hold upon the yeneration of
the people, old and young, that its recurrence is
anticipated with as much Joy Of heart, as much
pious devotion, spirit filed with as much humble
gratitude to the Dispenser of all good, was the
year Of Jubilee under the law of Moses, to the chill
dren Of Israel There, they want no remembrancer
to tell them that the day is come. 1t has been
looked for from the morrow that rose upon the last
it is the epoch from which all yearly computations
of time begin. But with US the custom is of recent
adoption, and it may not be amiss to remind our
fellow.ctizens that this day. at eleven o'clock, oil
the Churches in the city will be opened for divine
service. Every good citizen, we Srust, will show
by his example the propriety Of joining in the
prayers and praises that will be offered up il some
one or other of the places of worship. We Ger
ta:nly have much to be thankful for: our city has
been blessed throughout the year with uninterrupt-
ed health no presidential or epidemic disease has
thinned our population; no sudden and terrible
calamity has befallen us the improvements in our
wide streets and avenues have equalled all reason
able hopes and Notwithstanding the predictions Of
,dscontented croakers, our markets have been abun
dainty supplied with all the productions Of the earth
and the waters. Yes, we have much to be grateful
for. Let US all, then, with one heart and mind,
cry out with the Psalmst : 7" will pay my VOWS
now in the presence of all his people; in the courts
of the Lords house, even in the midst Of thee, O
Jerusalem. Praise the Lord y
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25

GEN. CAss ON Mr.. CLAY Although the subjoin-
ed paragraph has appeared in the published speech
of Gen Glass; it deserves special attention. 1t was
n reply to the attack of the Richmond Enquirer
In this case, as in hundreds Of others, the great
qualities Of Mr.. CLAY as a patriot statesman
hve been justly acknowledged He will soon have
fql justice done to his character:
hold the name Of Mr.. CLAY in the greatest
eEe and rank him with the wsest and purest patriots
wse services written upon the history Of
tr, and whose memory is indebly impressed upon the
hsrts Of our countrymen. Such men as Mr.. CLAY
my unite-they never conspire In the stormy period
ol650 it my pride to cooperate with him. and to
I'd my feeble contribution to his gigantic efforts in be-
h Of the integrity and perpetuity Of the Constitution
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25

SCENE IN CoURr.-At about two o'clock on Saturday
the jury in the Of Frederick Losbg, charged with
the murder of Matthias Smith, and who had been shut
from about "a p NJ of the previous Thursday,
the court and rendered verdict of not guilty The
will be forgotten by those who witnessed It. The
faithful aectonste wife Of the prisoner who through
out the trial has for moment absented herself
stood weeping by the side Of her husband hear the
sut-to her, to him, announcement of fearful i'm
portance breathess silence, broken only by the sobs
Of the poor woman, regued throughout the the
clerk in clear and solemn voice. said, Frederick Loe
big stand and hold up your right hand" The prisoner
pale and agated but sustained by his aectonate wife,
did as he was directed The clerk continued addressing
the jury, How say you is the prisoner guilty Of the
whereof he stands indicted, not guiltyf" Th
result have stated, and il known thu
the man, overpowered by his feelings sank down into
Of his aectionate wife, She scarcely knowing vat
do almost beside herself with joy, kissed him oveAnd
again and, II this not enough rushe for
ward and sezng the hands Of the counsel who dnded
him, bahed them with her tears Many Of the stand
whom stern rough men, whoe cheeks,
perchsnce had not been wet with since Childhood
poured forth natures sness tribute and as e prisoner
and his wife left the courthouse, surrouned by their
friends, honored their affection by sler prayer Tor
their future happiness We do not think here was one
present who did not feel the inestmabe vue Of woman
undying love.-Balimore Sun.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25

Foo SIGNALS IN STEAM yEssELs.--The Directors Of the
Peninsuar and Oriental Steam Navigation Company at
London have issued under date Of November lst spe
cia circular Of nstructons for the safe navigation Of
their ships When the weather sets in thick that OBJ
ecs cannot be distinguished say quarter of mile dis
tant the vessels to be slowed to half speed or If the
fog becomes dense the speed is to be st more re-
duced If the fog becomes dense stopped sltoge
her according to the discretion Of the commander The
steam whistles be constantly sounded during the
fog thick weather The dimnution of speed and the
fact of the whistle having been sounded ore to be
recorded in the log book. All parties ncupsted in
gcot or dsobedence of these ORDERS or in any variation
from them, to be visited with immediate dismissal
from the company's service.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25

NARnow ESCAPE OF GEN. Wool, SENATOR WELLER AND
WIrE-Major General Wool, Senator Weller and his
compshed wife, with party Of friends, met with an
accident lately California which had very nearly proved
fatal to ALL They had been tour to the northern
boundary Of the State when it occurred One Of the
party thus writes
It was about o'clock in the evening" had just taken
fresh horses and we were descending mountain
very dangerous road portion Of which skrted the very
brink Of precipice; but We were hardly mile and a
half from Nevada when the driver, mstaking large
stump for shadow the being very brght) drove
pole OF our coach Immediately the horses began
ming at terrible rate the driver losing all control We
braced ourselves well We could, momentarily anti
cpatpg the shock Of upset as soon Gs the vehicle
should strike full against of the many stumps which
lay in One gentleman jumped from the stage
and was hurt severely; the rest of sat as firmly
possible uttering not word but awaiting breathessy
the catastrophe which felt must ensue On we went
hurrying towards precipice which Of the party
dentay the horses swerved suddenly from the road and
dashed into the woods The few minutes 'running time"
seemed weeks us but at length two immense stumps
presented themselves the first grazed sufficiently to
tilt the vehicle upon the other, where became wedged
whilst the horses disengagd dashed headlong forward
There We were xed" the windows of the stage about
foot from the ground, and firmly braced against
each other that the shock Of soppage had been scarcely
felt Gen. Wool scrambled out Of the window rst and
We followed speedily possible. The poor driver had
been thrown twenty feet and lay speechless his collar
bone broken We apprehended some Of the insiders"
must be severely hurt, but, happily all escaped with
few scratches only the gentleman who had jumped
out and who found senseess on the road some dis
tance back.