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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14
June 14-2mcp
DOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

TNOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
I the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
merorious attraction can i IT,
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will he in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members (;
the rent All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
cned TO this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO it all the profits. Every letter received will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ito the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
A2, Washington city, ID. @.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14
WHEELING BRIDGE.

Mr.. K1DWELL asked leave TO present me-
mortal from the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge
Company, asking an investigation Of the charges
preferred against Justice Grer, OF the supreme
court Of the United States; his object being to
have il referred 10 the Committee on the Judi
ciary.
Mr.. HOW said that, were he 10 follow the
promptings OF his own feelings and judgment, he
should object TO the reception of the memorial,
but, being satisfied that the distinguished jurists
has made proper decision, he should not object
10 the proposed reference.
The memorial was received and referred nc.
cordingly.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

A COUPLE OF FURNISHED ROOMS
N at West End for Reni.--On 10Th street, (west
end,) next 10 X. Enquire at premises.
June 2S-tf
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CHAMROCK HAMS AND KENTUCKY
- Breakfast Bacon.-Ushers celebrated Sham
rock Ham and Breast Pieces, (mild cured, for
broling or frying for breakfast new article.
Just received and for sale by
SIIEKELL & BAILEY,
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
July l2- 3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

EURNITURE.-AG Good and Large As
JIG sortment of Centre, Gard, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete.a-tetes, Divansj
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrp-
tion. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Bu-
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hair
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 4-Sm.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

DOBES! ROB L . IA full supply of
III Gents Dressing Robes of Cashmere, Turkey
prints, &C., suitable for the present season, at
LANES
Gents Furnishing Store Pa av near 4i st
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

"ARP ER's GAZETTEER OF THE
I'LL World 10 be completed in 10 Nos, illus
trated by seven Maps, price so cents per No; the
first number now ready.
RUSSIA, translated from the French Of the
Marquis De Cuisine; just published and for
sale by r. FARNHAM,
July IL corner Of Penn. av. end 1lth ST.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14
OUR PARISH, OR ANNALS OF PAS

OUR PARISH, OR ANNALS OF PAS
~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev. ]. H. Grand Pierre, d. ID.
Guido and julius, or Sin and the Propitiato'
exhibited in the true conservation Of the SceptiC
by Dr. Thouck.
Seed Time and Harvest or Sow Well and Reap
Well, a book for the young, by DR.. Tweedie.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph p. Thomp-
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DIR. Cum
mings. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
June 90
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

VNwENTY YEARS IN THE PHILLIP
IL pines, translated from the French of Paul p.
de la Gironiere.
Aubrey, a novel, by Mrs. Marsh, author Of
Castle Avon" Ravcnsclif," &c.
Just published, and for sale by
X FARNHAM.
Cornerof rron. avenue aud llth street
lime Q3
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

TTMBRELLAS AND CANES.-Stevens,
~ Browns Hotel, has received select and
large variety of storm and sun Umbrellas, of the
newest styles and best qualities.
Also, large and varied assortment Of domestic
and foreign Walking Canes, Of new designs and
at moderate and uniform prices. at
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14

Or. VAN PATTEN,
SU r G. EON DE MIST,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 7il sis, next
Todds Hat Store. Sep al ~
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A HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR
N RENT, within five minutes walk ofthe Capt.
tol, well located well furnished and terms mod
crate. Apply to j. c. Mcclure, auctioneer; or f.
N. Straton, auctioneer; or the Office of the Wash
ington Sentinel June 3-dtf
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WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.

10 the proposed reference.
The memorial was received and referred ac.
cordingly.
WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.
Mr.. MAY presented the memorial of the board
OF managers Of the Washington National Monu-
inent Society representing, that in the year 1893
an association was formed for the purpose Of
building monument that by great personal sac
rifces and individual exertions they have raised
the structure 10 The height of one hundred and
ffty-sx feet, and that three hundred and thirty
four feet remain to be finished; but the funds of
The society being exhausted and all recent efforts
10 replenish The treasury having proved abortive,
they submit the entire subject TO the consideration
Of Congress.
Mr.. May said, on comforting with gentlemen,
he ascertained their opinion, that owing TO the
dignity of the subject, the memorial ought TO be
referred TO select committee and he therefore
made that motion-the committee TO consist Of
thirteen members.
The motion was agreed TO-
In pursuance of the above the SPEAKER ap-
pointed, as the committee, Messrs MAY Of
Maryland; JONES' Of Pennsylvania ; REESE, of
Georgia; McMUILEN, of Virginia; HASTINGS of
New York, DowDELL, of Alabama; ELLIOT, of Mas
sncbusetts; ELLISON, of Ohio; VAIL, of New
Jersey; OLIVER, Of Missouri; PRATT, of Connec-
,cut; Macy, of Wisconsin, and PuRYEAR, Of
North Carolina.
RIVER AND HARBeR BILL.
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill making appropriations for the repair, preserva-
ton, and completion Of certain public works here
iofore commenced under the authority OF law.
The several amendments heretofore reported
from the Committee OF the Whole on the state OF
the Union, were concnrred in. and the bill was
passed--yens &c, nays 70--as follows
YEAs-Mesrs Ball, Bennett, Benson, Benton, Bugg
Campbell Carpenter, Carutherr, Chamberlain Chandler
churchwe, Clark, Corwin Coz, crockcr, Cumming, Cut
unp Thomas Davis Dawson, Dick, Disney, Dunbar, East
man, Eddy Edgerton, Edpsnds Thomas D. Eliot Eison
tnssh, Ewing Farley, Fenton, Yseer, Florence, Gid
dnss Green Greenwood Aaron Harlan, Harrison, Hsvsn
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14
WIDOW OF JAMES BArcHELpER.

Mr.. RUSK submitted a resolution providing
that on and after Monday next, the daily hour Of
meeting of the Senate shall be ii o'clock, a. m
Objection being made the resolution was laid
over.
TAPPAN's STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES
On motion by Mr.. CHASE,
Resolved That the Committee on the Library be in
strnced to inquire into the expedency ofcontracng with
Tappan for the purchase of copies Of his edition Of
the statutes Of the United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
our own Advertisers.

WE wish our readers to bear in mind that we have
few good stores and liberal merchants yet lett among
u,. Turn to another part Of our paper and you VIII
ace several of their advertisements.
There, for Instance, is the one OF WIN. +. BUTLER
who is we'll known to the District as an accomplished
merchant.
There too is the one OF T. Roof, who is still at h
Corner, we'll supplied with variety oil excellent a''
and cheap articles and always ready 10 exhibit 'r''
in the most accommodating manner.
Look further on and you will find the caru Oh W.T.
EDMUND PENN, who has again commenced business
in the Dry Goods line. Mr. Penn is known 10 nun
drsds. and will doubtless receive las he uesef'eS'
liberal share of patronage.
We ask our readers to call upon all the above
named houses when they next wish TO make pu'
chase here. We will answer for their being iui'!
cotisfipd.
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FOR TIE ADVEKTISEK.
noyryN IuTTH YOUR HIGH TAXES.

HS~~-
Mn. Eprron Much is said of the tight times IN
which we live But sometimes the cause OF these
is not fully unfoldcd. Perhaps they are too numc-
rous TO be mentioned | am sure | shall not be
found attempting the task
But. Sir. will our last Legislature, or the Mem
bers Of it. please allow plain man to ask why they
have Mt sucl time raised instead of lesscned our
taxes 7 They seem to think the harder the times
the higher they must stick on the taxes. Here we
arc this year paying the highest kind of taxes when
the scale should have been brought down lower
than it ever has been. say, Sir, why is this Are
we to bear every thing and go to mill toof If SO,
farewell to.Carolina. We had better pack up our
carts and travel at once But, MIR. EDITOR, | do
not wish to leave our good State. prefer to stay
where am. One thing the people can do in tho
matter, and that | hopc they will do. They can
send men to the Legislature who will see that we
shall not be required to pay nearly all we make into
the public treasury Let them see toit " stitch
in time saves nnc.' IAA-iA1 Eh'
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Cav Cavaliers.

OK Sunday afternoon last, squad OF youthful
eonestrans came dashing by our residence at hall
speed with coat-tails flying and horse-tails asngas
they went. Seeing that The movement was rather q
military one, we could but stand and admire the Put
nam.like manner in which heroic bhoys raced II
down the hill, ever and anon encouraging each other
n the snort by such words Of command as Cavalry
~. n, -u, ),
close up," Cavalry, TO the front, Cavalry CHARGE
&c., &c. As long as Edgefeld shall continue to pro-
duce such Cavalrc specimens, there is no probability
of the Edgelield IIussars' becoming extinct Among
that little band of woudhe soldiers, there may bs one
or more whose glorious renown shall almost eclipse
that of MuRAT or a HARNEY. Who knows!
"rall oaks from youthful ac0rns grow,
Large streams from youthful fountains How.
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.
UruaRITY MUST BEGIN AT HOME"

- CHARITY bEGlN al (lO4AG'
ArpEAL ait;r appeal has been sounded III the
cars Of the Churches, in behalf OF the African, the
Burman. The China and the German Missions
abroad, and the Indian Mission, the Bible Cause
and "tllc destitute in the far West at home, ana
as often as they have been hcard 50 often have our
people quoted their consc:cnccs, and slIeneed 'c
imnortuuate Agents with the well remembered and
never TO be forgotten apolhcgm, Charity must be-
gin at home" We must support our Ministers At
home. They give up their secular pursuits ana
worldly avocatons, and cave their children as Or
phans, and wives rs widows, and come through
Summers heat and the frOss and SHOWS OF Winter,
to preach to us the Word Of Life. To them we
feel bound by ten thousand ties Of tender assocla-
ton. They have baptized us and onr children, and
with US they have often knelt around our family al
,,rs and at our beds when aflliction's hand hath
laid us low; and when death hath entered our
chambers and torn from our embraces the near ana
dear, by the ties of nature, they have wePt with Us
while following their mortal remains to their last
r.sinn placcs and returned TO the house OF mourn
The mos, of them arc poor men. Charity must
begin at home."
Well pleased to know how well the pastor is
loved by his flock, the kind hearted Agent can say
no more. And truly to see the kind reception ,ha
our Ministers meet, when visiting the houses Of ou'
brethren, the table spread with danties, the easy
chair or sofa, the finest room reserved for them, ont
could but think that such people were bent oil
fulfilling the Apostolic injunction, Let the elders
that rule we'll be counted worthy of double honor
especially they who labor in word and doctrine"
This is the bright side Of the picturc-let us shl'
the scene. Whilst that Minister lies on bed
down, resting on mahogany trying, but in vain,
compose himself to sleep, his thoughts are travelling
back again to his own loped home, rot RENDERED
doubly sweet by contrast, but dear 10 him from III
inmates of that humble dwelling. have seen on
of the most popular Ministers return from places
such MS have described, and sit down at his o."
table on which naught could be seen but Patc
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Moonlieht and MuSic.

IT'S the season Of moonlight and music Whotha
saw The mellow of last night and heard the soft
nnte's exquisite brcatngs floating upon the air but
felt their gentle inspiration!
'Tis the season Of moonlig ht and music. Adown in
the valley there the whipoorwill sings his lonely mel
ody, and upon the hillside, in that beautiful elm
some sleepless mocking. bird carols forth his most
touching vagaries, while the silvery moon seems
swimming among the light clouds above the peeres;
queen Of The night.
'Tis the season OF moonlight and music. Hark
hear We not the soft guitar and the manly voice as they
unite, beneath the shrubbery of that IuHurant gar
den, to charm away the soft sumbers OF the l"vet
one She awakens in peaceful bliss, and w"nder
whence those heavenly sounds proceed. The lattice
is gently opened, and Ly the letae rays OF the moo'
she sees her lovers half concealed form as he look
in alteration towards her window. That music an'
,ha, moonlight have bound too hearts indIssouhly'
Yes, tits the season OF moonlight and music, ant
praised forever be the sweet month of May!
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Executive Department.
COLUMBIA, May Sd, 1854,

JE7uEREAS information has reached this De-
w partment that on the night of the 2Sth Feb
ru,rv last, murder w;s committed in Darlington
District. upon the body Of slave named Peter, tho
nroncrty Of L. a. Williamson, by gun-shot wound
inflicted by VIM. L. Williamson, who has fled from
Now. to the intent that the said WM. L. WILL
HANSON may be brought TO trial and eondlgn
punishment. | hereby offer reward OF IVY
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for his
delivery into any of the jails Of this State. lhe SAID
Williamson is about five feet eight inches IN height,
well formed sandy hair, red complexion, gentleman
" in department, and supposed to be ohrty-0ur
years old. :, O.,
Given under NV hand and the seal OF the State,
at Columbia. this third day Of May, 1854.
JOHN J.. MANNING.
Benz. PERaY, Secretary Of State
Nav II ~ IL
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Our Correspondents

"HARpER" has the eigth article of his series on the
first page.
"Dr. CLARKs letter." sent in BY Mr. AHNEf' Is HUI
only interesting but touching.
I" ELp1s" has broached subject which is about 10
be pressed before the people-we mean' the Maine
Liquor Law. .,
CONE OF THE BOYS" gives running account OF
another fishing party had on Saturday last by our
young people. e,u,.
.T,y.p,yEn" we notice elsewhere more fully.
"P,sEY WooDs" has been unaroidably excluded
this week.
WArcHMAY" is striking at we know not whom
n.rbaps only the wind. There may, however, be
much truth in what he says.
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a,o+b.r DIaenificent Dish.

re we under obligations to Mr.. BROOKS ior
a large and abundant dish of fresh straw
everal gentlemen and ladies, who saw
unced them the fines, they had ever SEEN
"a. liberty of printing the note winch &C.
I his delicious present. Thus it runs;
s, Mex, to enjoying a good thing myself
re Of dividing with friend that kno"
: it.
We Railroad communication with Charles
could send hundreds Of bushels OF sucf
annually. Yours &c. .. d.
.,odel of a note-brief and 10 the purpose
fore our readers for their imitaticn--wish
ne time tha. we could put a strawberry
them. But this we may not do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
Court of Appeals.

ebted TO friend for the following items
or, of Appeals, now in Session at Co.
IS of Importance are before their Honors
. d Chancellors-and among them some
rict of great interest.
an will.case was argued on Friday last.
N& MoRAGNE against the will-Alessrs'
CARROLL, contra.
Of Errors was organized on Monday last
upon the Bench. The question as to
,struction of the Will Of ALLEN ASDER-
,rrued on Monday and Tuesday. Mcssrs'
SrASy for the limitation, Messrs. BAUs'
ROLL, contra. Other cases Of impor'
card, and others yet await discussion
ill deliver their opinions on Monday nex'
teci1eI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
COM MICATI0 " S.
Enn TILE ApYERTIsER.
LETTER FROM DR.. c. J. CLARK, SURGEON Ol
THE PALMETTO REGIMENT.

LETTER FROM DIR. C. J. CLARK, SURGEON OF
THE PALMETTO REGIMENT.
Mn. EDITOR IL received a few days ago letter
from this gentleman, who was appointed to succeed
DR.. DAVIS. as one of the Surgeons Of the late Pal
metto Regiment.
He is residing at present in Alabama, though he
is native of South Carolina, and what is far great
er, he is a noble hearted, chivalrous man, and one
devoted to all the duties Of life.
It was the sad fate of the South Carolina ReCi-
mcnt, TO encounter even scverer perlls from SICK
ness, than from battle, whilst they were gallantly
maintaining the ancient rcnown of their beloved
State, and illustrating the prowcss of their coun-
try's arms ; but it is due to the medical stall o
that Regiment, that every officer and man should
bear witness that their attentions 10 the sick were
unremiiting, their personal services were limited BY
no considerations of their own case and comfort
and their whole conduct was regulated by mos
conscientious and vrtuous resolution to discharge
all the wcighty obligations imposed upon them BY
the exigcncies Of hard campaign.
In their opinion. Drs CLARK, BLAND and others
were just as distinguished as those who command
cd Companies, and forced the iminent deadl!
breach" They did not stop to consult their owl
safety, rs they were entitled to do but myself car
testify that so jealous were those gentlemen in thu
performance Of the arduous part assigned them anc
so anxious were they to be on hand and ready tt
stop the blood and staunch the wounds OF thci
comrades on the fell, iha, they were as often to b.
disccrncd by the light Of the fire of the enemy
guns as the most reckless Captains in our Band.
Believing that his old companions in arms AM
those who were so often the bencliciaries of hi
learning, skill and assiduty in his profession AM
office. would like to hear from a fellOw-sodicr
have taken the liberty to give this letter ol Dr
CLAnK:s to the printer. 1t is, perhaps using to
much freedom with friend, to give them the bcs
news of all and inform them that their valiant Sur
scon has beer. married to acharlning, devoted wife
for thirteen months, and has had his union bcs
and cunsccratc,l by beautiful blue-eyed boy an
therefore on that sacred subject, shall be silent.
Most respectfully,
JOSEPH ABNEY.
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An Offer.

WE will give 10000 bricks for 70 bushels OF corn
delivered at this place.
Speaking Of bricks, we should be glad to see ,ns
clever chan Who could sell lot OF good, durable
stsel.pens. TIL. article has degenerated into mere
rs,,,;on. We made sixty scratches in writing the
two lines of the above ' Offer, anu theh scat'e'!
rendered it legible TO the printer. But the printer
thanks TO the beautiful, black art) can make II pla''
10 our farmers and hope they will roll down their
corn Wagons in response. We want 500 bushels not
that we have failed to raise enough to do u.s. but
49,. fact is we don't like the thoughts OF getting
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
A BOLD Move.

Mr. SLIDELL of Louisiana, has just adventnred IN
The Senate of the United States, upon the boldest pro-
position of the day; and what is more, lie has made
capital speech in defence of 1t. The proposition is
tina, the Committee on Foreign Relations be requested
10 enquire into the expedency of auorsng the Presi-
DENT during any future of Congress, to suspend
bv proclamation the neutrality laws as embodied ana
set forth in several acts of Congress.
The chief ground, upon which the Senator urges
The necessity of this extraordinary investment Of pow
er in our Chief Magistrate, is settled conviction,
that the Atlantic European Powers have eSolredu upon
the Africaniza,un of Cuba. The definition OF this
term, as given by Mr.. SLDELI., is startling one 1t
is compound, says lie, Of emancipation, coniIsca-
ton, pillase, murder, devastation and barbarisn.
And such, in truth, would in all probability be The
train of terrors whirl would follow in It's wake. LOuk
at ST. Domingo.
In elucidating the roint, that English and French
diplomacy tends TO thar consummaIion, the speaker
exhibits large degree of skill and acueness, ana
1--WE may add) makes his case very probable one
But we cannot agree that ii is thorough or indspua
ble Could it be placed beyond the shadow Of doubts
we should not find much difficulty las our feelings now
yeer) IN sanclionng even The extraordinary measure
of prevention which is here suggested Any thing
say we before submitting to the Aircanlzatlon o.
| Cuba.
OF course our preference would be for direct de-
clara,ion, on the part Of our government that th'
nefarious scheme shall be stopped by the right arm
military power. But we cannot see any thing SO nor
rible in Mr. SLIDELL's proposition to call iorti
e1ecrations. If Congress empower the President al
desired, it will be threatening of hostilitics The
Governments, which menace The American Conll
nent with this immense evil, will be fairly forewarn
ed thereby; while, at the same time, the country vii
have great assurance, from the we-known ln'egrl'!
Of our President, that the power committed TO hin
will no, be exercised lightly, or indeed until II slal
be imperatvely called for by every consideration
necessity. Until this is done, all attempts upon Cnh
by the Lone STAR associations, or any Others VII
be as culpable as now they arc But the step ono
taken we are virtually in state of war, and priva'
expeditions properly sanctioned) may hasten our sue
cess so materially TO secure our ultimate trump
over any combination of enemies.
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What is gained in one

trade in sprituous liquors. What is gained IN one
way is lost in another.
But so far as it affects pecuniary interest, the sub
ject hardly worth noticing, and we alude to it in
this respect chiefly to satisfy few who base their
objections upon the ground that prohlbtory law
would njurously affect these interests. 1t is in re-
spect TO its moral bearing that the subject presents
itself in all its supcndousness, and in this aspect We
propose to look at it in another number.
EIPiS.