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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

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sent. This letter thus records the proceedings
and progress of the deputies in the United
States:
They proceeded at once to Washington,
and presented copy to the President Of the
United States, by whom they were received
with courtesy and kind attention. They after.
wards visited nearly all the middle and south.
ern States; and were readily allowed an oppor.
tunity not only to present, but to read the ad-
dress to the governors of those States. Soon
after they had seen the Governor of Tennes-
see, one of their number their beloved and
honored friend William Forster, who had taken
very active and useful part in this service,
died, after an illness of few weeks, in the
eastern part of that State. We, the three
survivors, have since been in the northern
and eastern States of the Union. Interviews
ofa similar character have been promptly grant
ed by the governors to whom we have applied.
But, notwithstanding this extended journey, we
apprehend that we shall not fully discharge the
commission entrusted to us without giving a
wider, but still private circulation to the ad-
Dress"
1t closes with the expression of the hope that
way may be devised by which this compli-
Gated system of wrong and injustice can be
speedily terminated"
1t is humiliating to know that there are many
citizens of this country who gladly welcome
and encourage such mischievous foreign inter.
meddlers and crackbrained fanatics. They join
in the efforts of these enemies Of our country
to assail and break down our institutions and
to array section against section and brother
against brother. IF we do not recognise the
right Of native abolitonists to 60 into the slave
States and beard the Douglas in his halls, y
far less can we pardon such insolence in men
who were not "to the manor born, and who, in
truth, are our natural enemies.
1t appears, from the letter of these men, that
they have invaded the very sanctatn, sancto,una
of slavery; that they have penetrated to the
very citadels of the slave States, and presented
their insidious and not the less dangerous abo-
lition scheme to the chief functionaries there
inaugurated
That they escaped scourging is the strongest
practical contradiction Of the idea they put
forth, that this is nation of savages. But
they seem to have managed their matters with
prudent circumspection, and much privacy
They do>not publish their address, but they
seek in their own language to give it "a pri-
vate circulation"
Had the governors Of the States Of whose
kind reception they boast, packed them off in
post-haste, or put them in limbo for seeking to
disturb the settled institutions of the country,
and for striving to stir up strife between masters
and servants, they would have served them
right These men are Friends" as they call
themselves. They are peace men. They speak
with much mildness, and with the most engaging
humility; but their address is vile, mis-.
chievous abolition document, that will be hailed
with Joy, we doubt not, by the /" three thousand
anti-Nebraska clergymen.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
SAFETY OF LIEUTENANT STRAIN.

The intelligence contained in telegraphic
despatch from New Orleans, which appears in
another column, of the safety Of Lieutenant
Strain, will, we are sure, send thrill of graft
fcation through the public heart, which had
lately become painfully excited on account of
his non-return from his exploring tour on the
Isthmus of Darien. Our hopeful expectations,
expressed day or two since, have thus been
realized. We presume that the party which
accompanied this gallant officer are also safe.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Markets.

New York, Apra 6-Flour The market is
firm, with an upward tendency; sales of $500 bar
res State and Ohio, at ST l2a for State, and 50 for
Ohio No sales Of Southern reported. Wheat is
firm, with upward tendency at yesterdays rates.
Corn-sales of 10000 bushels yellow and mixed,
at 73 "a n, trife lower. Whisky is better, with
sales of 600 Ohio, at 264.
CHARLESTON, April 5.-Cotton is dull, with sales
of $50 bales, at S (09A.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

steam-Frigates.-Nowt that the bill auihoriz-
ING the construction of six rst-class steam-frgates
has passed both branches of Congress, not few
of our citizens express the hope that the Secretary
Of the Navy may, after careful survey of the ca
pacities and ability Oft the Washington navy yard,
be induced 10 have one Of the frigates built at that
place. There is on hand well.seasoned oak, in
addition to the other Materials of the best quality,
which enter into approximation, whether pro-
PEELED by sails or steam. The shops, too, are Ca
pable Of manufacturing all the various forms re-
CURED for that purpose, and even the sheathng be-
sides There are to be found here the most skill
full mechanics in the country. Directly under the
eye Of the gentlemen who have immediate control
in naval matters, we should think the Washington
navy yard possesses an advantage at least equal
10 that OF similar government establishments in
other parts of the country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

AT meeting of the Board of Managers of the
Washington National Monument Society, the fol,
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted.
Resolced, That reward of five hundred
dollars be offered for such information as will lead
to the detection and conviction Of the person or
persons who removed and destroyed the Block OF
African Marble which had been taken from the
Temple Of Peace and presented by the Roman
government to the Washington National Monu-
ment. ~. ..
True copy from the Journal: ~"
.... F. w. ECKLOFF, Clerk.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
MIR. KEITT,s SPEECH.

We invite the attention of our readers to
the eloquent discourse lately delivered in the
House Of Representatives by the Hon. L. M.
Keitt, of South Carolina, in behalf of southern
rights. let his words be pondered by those
who are disposed to lend themselves to the
fanatical prejudices and purposes of northern
abolitionists.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Tehuantepec.-Thc following is letter from
Mr.. j. ]. Williams, the engineer-in-chief Of the

Tehuantepec.-The following is letter from
Mr. ]. ]. Williams the engineer-in-chief OF the
Tehuantepec Company, to Colonel A. G. Sloo:
VERA CRUZ, March 20, 1854.
DEAR SIR As | am obliged 10 wait here till the
22d for the departure of the steamer, | well take
advantage of the opportunity to drop you few
lines, giving some account OF my recent trip across
the isthmus. -.@.....#
II will be seen, by reference 10 page seventy
eight Of my report, that recommended that, "in
any surveys which may be made hereafter, the
country traversed by the river Almoloya should
be thoroughly examined; for as good if not'a bet
ter route than the Malatengo (our former survey
can be found along the valley of this stream"
have now Just returned, in company with Mr.
Wall the engineer of Sykes & Co., from tour ol
examination of this same route, and the result has
been even to exceed our most sanguine expecta.
tions. ! find that, point on the Almoloya, ten
miles from the summit of Chivela pass, which is
on the ridge dividing the two oceans, is over
three hundred feet lower than point the same
distance from Chivela pass measured on the route
of our former survey. This shows a great ad-
vantage of the Almoloya over the Malatengo
route for instead Of having TO ascend to and de-
scend from the pass Of Nsi Conejo," on sixty
feet grades, entirely avoid this pass and those
heavy grades and commence at Chivela and con.
tinue on a gradual descent Of thirty feet to the
mile. ! mention this here, as your carriage road
will take nearly the same general route, and in
some places coincide with 1t.
1t is unnecessary TO give at this time full de
scrption of our trip over this portion of the
isthmus; but will mention that the engineer o
your contractors, Mr.. WALL who has been em
ployed on number Of the principal railroads o
England, says that he really cannot see more thar
about ten miles of difficult work on the whole lin,
Of the road and even this, he says, is so diff
cult as the average of an entire road in England
of over fifty miles in length, upon which he wa
employed.
We have already opened mule road from
Suchil to Passa la Puerta 10 facilitate brngn,
laborers and provisions from the south Of th
isthmus, and by which two days will be saved il
travelling from Minatitlan TO Tehuantepec.
In reply TO the announcement of the Trait a Z
Mon that Governor General Cos had placed oh
stacles in the way ofthe continuation Of the works
on the isthmus, will merely mention that he has
not only not placed any distractions in our way
but. on the contrary, has rendered us every facil
ty in his power to aid in their prosecution, ant
will continue to do so as long as he is convinced
that the works are being carried on in good faith
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. J. WILLIAMS,
Chief Engineer, Tehuantepec Company.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

Ns- Mr.. E. K. LUNDY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
gzs- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements,
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
GS- Mr. GEORGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria, is our authorized agent to re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
NEW ARRANGEMENTS

~ zs..s6@ Won and after Monday, April 3,
1854, daily mail trains will be run over this road,
agreeably TO the following arrangement:
A train from Alexandra TO Gordonsville and
intermediate stations will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at u o'clock, a. m,
on the arrival of the coaches from Washington, ar
irving at Gordonsville at III o'clock, connecting
at that point with the trains on the Virginia Gem
trail road 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staun
ton, thus allowing passengers 10 pass over that
road without delay.
train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in
termediate stations will leave Gordonsville at
quarter before 12 O'clock on the arrival Of the
on the Virginia Central road arriving at Alexan-
dria at a quarter before o'clock, thus allowing
ample time to connect with the train leaving
Washington for the north.
A train from Alexandra 10 Warrenton and in
termedate stations will leave Alexandra daily
Sundays excepted at quarter before 2 o'clock,
p. m, arriving at Warrenton at Al o'clock, p. m.
On Sundays will leave at u o'clock, q. m.
A train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
days excepted at quarter past o'clock, a. M,
arriving in Alexandria at 10 o'clock a. M,
On Sunday will leave at'14 o'clock, p. m.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc


Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the coinpany's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection TO iron other metallic surfaces II is
a cheap and economical paint
=, The Brown Stone Color is unequaled dura-
his covering for Cottages, Depo,s, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of it is very large. and it has
given entire satisfaction. .#
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap-
piled in their preparation and they are warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market. ,
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 9 Camden ST., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Io1al ann 4ersbnal.
Washington National Monument.-The 70

Washington National Monumeht.-The fol-
lowing contributions were received at the Office
of the company in this cily from March Sd to
April 4th, 1854:
From Collections at tho Polls.
From Montrose, Susquehannah county,
Pennsylvania. .................... S3 10
From Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Penn
SylVanla :. ........ ...... .......- 0o ~
Pennsyvania.. .................... SO 40
District of Penn, Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
yania. .s.s...... III ~
District Of Belmont, Philadelphia, Penn
sylvanla $3.50. .................. oo
Wilkinson county. Mississippi. ....... 81 90
From, other Sources
Caspar Josephine, Nevada, California. 90
B. +. Benson, San Augustine, Texas. %
Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, l. 0. 0. F.,
Buffalo, New York ................ 10 90
From vistors.at the National Institute. g W
From yistorSat Monument Place. 262 rs
From special agents. .............. 200 oo
Amoun, Of receipts. $73s Ct
-
Amount Of expenditures for March, 1854 So, $50 72
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
The River-Trade and Travel to and from
Wheeling, &c.

WHEELING, April 6.-Captain Shut left this
morning with a full complement Of passengers,
among whom was over one hundred through pas
sengers from Baltimore The train last night took
out over sixty through passengers. The freight
business continues immense, there being over one
thousand tons now on the wharves, for the east
There is over seven feet of water in the chan
mel, and falling.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Supreme Court of the United States.
n,,,r~,n.x, t,,,.I 1pEI

THURSDAY, APfn Q, 1894.
Hugh Ewing, esq, of Ohio, and John K.
Porter, esq.,, of New York, we're admitted at
torneys and counsellors of this court.
II NO. 80. VIM. A. Smith, ct al, appellants,
Us. Leroy Swormstedt ct al. The argument
of this cause was continued by Mr.. Ewing, for
the appellees.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at II o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
N most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle.
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties al distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on NJ near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of TIE Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Ldp.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan LIT
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
RECOMMENDATIONS

U. s. Navy YARD, GospoRT, Va,
January 90, 1854.
To c. E. Detmola, President ". j. Zinc Co., " Y.
SIR: series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
tons for the preservation of timber, have led me
TO the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation of
barnaces, whilst no other paint or preparation Of
any kind combines the same protective effect.
| am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject TO the Bureaus of Yards and Docks at
Washington, and shall send with it a complete se-
res of specimens Of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water, opposite this navy yard all
of which illustrates, in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority Of
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds OF
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity to the
above stated facts, which of too much impor-
tance TO be kept from the naval and commercial
world. am, respectfully, your obedient servant
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. S. Navy Yard Gosport, Va
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

MILITARY MEN AND CIVIL BUSINESS.
We cheerfully publish the following com
munication, which was called forth by recent
article in the Sentinel urging the impropriety
of employing military officers to superintend
civil business. We not only wish to do justice,
but to avoid even the suspicion of unjust mo-
tives or harsh feelings. But yet we must be
permitted to say that our correspondent will
not find, on more careful perusal of what we
have written, any adequate foundation for the
belief that we have dealt an unfair blow to that
branch Of the public service to which he be-
longs. True, we consider the navy as part of
the military force Of the country but as yet,
we have confined our arguments to the policy
Of employing military men out of the line of
their professional duties. Thus far we hare
only assailed system in the abstract, and there
was no need to distinguish in performing snch
task between army officers and navy officers
We have not even alluded to the laws that per-
NIT the employment Of military men in civil
business. We have an article which enters on
that branch of the subject but the pressure on
our columns forces us to omit it this morning
We struggle for the right without hatred or
malice. >... ..
WASHINGTON, Apzil 6, 1854.
Messrs EDITORS: In your structures Of yes
terday morning, on the employment of military
men on civil works. you have done, unintentio,l-
ally, am SIRE, an injustice to the navy; caused
no doubt from the fact, that imperfect infor-
nation has been furnished you on the subject; J;
or perhaps really the truth was Intentionally
suppressed, Thereby leading you into error,)
that case might be made out against the navy
at the same time that the army was attacked !;
thus, by this easy process, "killing two birds
with one stone," by those pretended friends, in
and out of Congress, who aim to overthrow
both arms of the national defence for their
own advantage or some other reason.
The real truth of the matter is this: The Off
GERS Of the navy are not no,c necer hare been,
cannot be from the peculiar nature Of their pro-
tcssion~ and probably nerer wiU be employed
ON any ciua cork, or any acork at all, likely to
be considered desirable to anti-maita,y men.
Il is truth also, that the navy has mere,
since its establishment, at any time, or in
any way or shape, interfered with the civil
affairs of the government or the people; and
has in consequence, ever been considered, save
by few dissatisfied persons, conservative,
law-abiding body of men, ever ready to defend
the institutions of their country, fight its bat
ties and, with their lives, defend its honor.
NJ w
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

John Monroe, who lately attempted the life OF
Mr.. John A. Goldin at the Navy Yard, has been
cleared by the jury of the Criminal court on the
ground of insanity.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
NEW AND FAsHIoNABLE GOODS

IN WIN. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor
north side OF Pennsylvania avenue, unt'er Gads
by's Hotel has Just returned from New YORK, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods OF the latest styles and mporta-
tions, to which he would call the attention Of his
friends and the public in general; all OF which will
be made TO order in the most fashionable and ele-
giant style, at the shortest notice, and at the very
lowest possible price.
Also, complete assortment Of FURNISHING
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders
Stocks, Cravats, &C., with a superior LOT Of Kid
Gloves, direct from the importer in New York.
Mar 17-oaw3wif ~
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
THROUGH TICKETS.

y #Pas.engers for Lynchburg, Luray, and New
Market will take the train leaving Alexandria at
II o'clock, a.. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays.
Freight trains are running daily, Sunday ex-
cepted. Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Apr 6-tf Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
SECOND DESPATCH.

The result in the whole State for governor is:
Hoppin, (whig) 9,ll2; Dimond, (demJ 6,45s; scat
tering, 231. Hoppin's majority over all 2,423 !;
over Dimond 1854.
In the Senate there are; wings 19 democrats
and independents, 13 In the House. wings Al !;
democrats and independents, 81.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. 8.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers Of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent
Apr 7-eo1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
INHOMPsON g Carmen, Merchant TaI-

YNHOMPSON & GARNER, Merchant Tai
u lors, Morft's building, Al street, near Penn
sylvania avenue, would most respectfully inform
their friends, the public in general, and the old pa
irons of Joseph r. Thompson, in particular, that
they have received their Spring Supply of Goods,
"which TO be admired needs but to be seen !"
and which they will make to order, in style and
fit, to please the tastes ofthe most fastdous, of all
ages.
Favor Us with a call. Our motto is; ave study
TO pleasen Mar 25-iftf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Chief Engineer, Tehuantepec Company.
Frontier Indians.-The Council Blge Eagle

Frontier Indians.--The Council Binf Eagle,
OF the 18th March gives an accout Of fight be-
tween the whites and Indians, on the Little Sioux,
early in the month. II is stated, that SIX lodges
ofthe Two Finger band of Sioux, from 81 Peters,
on the Mississippi, encamped near the Little
Sioux. on the 6th and stole some hogs and yoke
of oxen They were pursued by the Inhabitants
oyertaken, and hemmed in. They made halt
and called parley, which was granted The
whites stepped forward, and then the Indians
levelled one gun at them, but missed, and one oil
two arrows were shot at them. The whites fired
al them in return, wounding or killing at leas,
one. Both parties then retired. A bad feeling il
said to exist on the part of the whites, and a wa,
Of determination is threatened against the Indians
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

From the Most Noble the Marquis Of Lans.
downe.-Mr. N. Levi extracted corn from me
with perfect facility and success.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

Marine NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Apyi.
5--The ship Tuscarora arrived here to-day from
reports, being four days blocked up in
floating ice, receiving damage in her hull She
spoke on the 10Th Of March the steamship Nash
VILE for Hayre, ..
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Rhode Island Election.

Providence, X. l., April 6.-The returns of the
election held yesterday, show that w. w. Hop
pu, whg, has been elected governor by the peo-
Pile, and that the wings will have majorities in
both branches Of the legislature Last year the
democrats elected their governor by ?, l43 majori-
ty, and had control Of the Legislature. The fol-
lowing is the vote for governor as far as heard
from:
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07
Hoppin, whig. Di.nond, dem
2,95S

Bristol, Newport, and part.of Providence coun-
ties 10 hear from, which will increase Hoppins
For other State officers there is no
choice by the people, but the whig candidates will
be chosen by the legislature.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-07

8D- Installation and other Exercises in
the Congregational Church. Of the City Hail. on Fifth
street. council will be organized and candidates ex
amned publicly, on Saturday, ut o'clock p On Sun
day there will be preaching Mt IL, m; installation
3I p. M, and preaching at in the evening. Apr Z
ES-Special Noticc.-HENRY'S INvIGoRATING
CORDIAL.-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
debility affections &c &C., fully described
another column Of this to which the reader is
ferred 81 per bottle bottles for So six bottles for S.
$40 per dozen Observe the marks Of the ge,,uine
Prepared only by s. L. COHEN No Franklin Row.
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. II. GILMAN, Washington D. G.
CANDY q HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS. Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia.