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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

his station, he can, at times, by his movements,
impose additional ceremonial upon others, his
subordinates; and, as have remarked before,
this carried ruin even to the richest and most
powerful.
The council, whose peculiar powers and
sphere OF action, / have commented upon,
were alike bound by these restrictions But,
independent of these, there are the mobiles or
princes, who require brief notice. These,
previous to the usurpation of authority by the
Tiogoon, were tributaries of the Mikado who
then reigned, both the temporal and spiritual
head of the empire; but after the successful
usurpation of the first Togoon they were not
suffered to remain in their former state of in
dependence. They were forced to send their
children to the court of the Tiogoon as hos
tages, and, being surrounded with spies in their
territories, and hampered with restrictions
when beyond their limits, they became but
prisoners at large; and though possessing some
show of independence and authority, yet when
growing powerful, or becoming in the slightest
degree refractory to the humiations exacted
OF them, notice from the Tiogoon of~an in
tended visit became rock of ruin, which could
not be avoided.
10 these princes of the empire, however, we
must look for the only elements of discord
which exist in a system otherwise so perfect in
every detail; and the reason is obvious. They
are the only ones who would gain by the dis
solution OF laws, which in their action fettered
their power, yet gave them no guaranty of any
one Of the objects which wise government
would have labored to secure We may look
upon this body of men as under the influence
of, and subject in great measure to-, the au-
thority of the established laws; yet they we're
not parties in the political contract which was
framed for them. These laws, bearing equally
upon all the rest of the empire, did not invade,
with their subtle and searching responsibility,
the bounds of their provinces and, though
subject to ceremonial and espial in all their
rigor, the shadow Of authority was still left
them, in their freedom from direct response
bility in the administration of their territories.
Yet even this was restricted by the hostages
they were forced to yield to the Tiogoon; and,
when taken in consideration with espial and
ceremonial, it is hardly conceivable how they
could exercise any authority whatever. But
still, not being parties to the contract of gov
ernment losing all and gaining nothing, they
exist in the empire the nucleus of party ever
ready to abolish the present state Of affairs, and
to rear upon their ruins superstructure more
liberal in its relations towards themselves and
the Mikado, whom alone they acknowledge as
their emperor, both spiritual and temporal.
Such germ Of discord implanted in the
hearts core of this monster despotism, may in
time gradually spread and consume it. IF it do
not, it holds otherwise within itself principle
of unity which time will only strengthen, and
the sealed records of Japan will rest on the
pages of history an unopened and unsolved
enigma to the searching curiosity of man.
w. B. F.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

gencer, that this enactment, this compromise of
1850, was, after all, no settlement of the ques-
ton, for that the Missouri compact is still
in force-still a solemn, sacred, and living
covenant. If the htelligencer is right we
should like to be informed what is meant by
the official language used by Mr.. Fillmore,
when he spoke of the acts of 1850 as "a final
settlement, in principle and substance of the
whole question. Surely words like these en-
brace something more than mere empty mo-
tions. When we read about the principle
and substance of great controversy, and Of
a final settlement of il by the highest power of
the land, we certainly should not interpret such
phraseology as conveying the idea of subor-
dinate, incomplete, or temporary arrangement.
The only consistent view that can be taken of
law so spoken OF is, that it operates supreme
y within its prescribed limits; and those limits,
in the present case, comprise the whole subject
OF slavery in its connexion with the Terrific
ries, and with the admission of new States into
the Union.
IF we are in error in this our understand
ing of the compromise of 1850, then it is but
a very Indifferent specimen of wise, compre-
hensive, and efficient legislation. 1t does not
meet aud cover the case 1t cries peace when
there is peace, and is utterly destitute of the
ascribed to it. And if it be not final, of what
real value is it to the country? The Missouri
compromise was tried. 1t allayed agitation fer
season, but fanatcism seized the first favor
able opportunity that offered afterwards for re-
kindling the flames of 1920. The freesoilers
and aboitionists, animated by the very same
spirit which stirred up their violent resistance
to the admission of Missouri, revived the
troubles and perils which it was thought had
been ended by the law, of 1920, and, in fact,
repudiated that law ITSELF by opposing its ex-
tension to the Pacific, and by foisting the VIII
mot proviso into the Oregon BILL A new
compact thus became necessary, and accord
ingly new one was framed, adopted, and de-
clared to be a final settlement in principle and
in substance of the question out of which it
grew-the very same question out of which the
law of 1850 was generated, viz: the question
Of slavery in the territories. And vet, in view
of all this, the National MteAigencey denies
the supremacy and fnality of the compromise
of 1850; maintaining that the compact of 1920
is still in force, and too solemn and sacred a
covenant to be put aside for that equally
solemn and sacred one, the covenant of 1862
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday the Nebraska bill
was opposed by Mr.. Smith, who had not con-
cluded his remarks when the Senate adjourned.
In the House of Representatives all the
amendments to the deficiency appropriation
bill were eoncurred in. and the bill afterwards
was rejected.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10
Bg The Kenosha Wisconsin, Democrat
thus speaks of the Nebraska bill:

&S2 L HC hCHOoud w lSCOuSlUJ ICUOcTUL
thus speaks of the Nebraska bill:
"A person would be led to SUPPOSE that there
really was some awful wickedness. some deem
iniquity, contained in this bill. Yet what are
the facts in this case? The bill simply reaffirms
principles as to the action to be taken by Con
gress in relation to slavery in the Territories.
which have received the sanction of the great.
est and best minds in the nation. It proposes
that Congress snail have nothing to do with the
question whatever, and that it be left with the
people of the Territories to take such action
upon the subject as they please. Is there any.
thing in all this to justify in the least any such
gloomy forebodings as to the dissolution of
the Union and the downfall and destruction Of
the republic in crime and blood? We trust not.
1t goes back to the very basis of our institutions,
and afirms the right as well as places confidence
in the ability of the people to make their own
local. laws and regulations The opposite doc
trine to this is downright tyranny, and nothing
else. Congress has no constitutional power to
neddle with the local institutions of the States;
and, ifnot ofthe States, why of the Territories?
To restrict the powers Of the people in the Ter
ritories to permit or inhibit slavery, as they may
choose when seeking admission into the Union
is not one of the rules and regulations need
full to their protection and government. We
place more faith in the stability of our republi-
can institutions than to believe it depends upon
any such slender thread as slavery prohibition
in our Territories"
The Jefferson (Missouri) Examiner says
"The Nebraska territorial bill, recently intro.
duced into Congress by Judge Douglas is re-
ceived with unlimited favor by the democratic
party of the whole nation, and by all the sound
wings in the country everywhere"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10
RG~ The national democratic standing com.

ASE lHc Hdtloudl uenOcrdllc StanulnS com
mittee, of Kings county, New York, have
adopted the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas the Congress of the United States
has under consideration the subject of the or.
ganization of the Territory of Nebrasky, where,
by the question of slavery may again be opened;
therefore be it further
" Resolred, las sense Of this committee J
That the question of slavery in said territory
should be left to be determined by the people
thereof, and that the democratic party will
permit no views of sectional character to
interfere in the settlement of that question,
and will adhere to those national principles
which accord equal rights and privileges in
the new territory to all parts of the Union.
Resolced, That copies of the foregoing res
outions be transmitted to Hon. Thomas w.
Cumming, Hon. James Maurice and Hon. VIM.
NJ. Tweed, representatives in Congress"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10
HOW STANDS THE PRESS ON THE
NEBRASKA QUESTION

The Albany atlas, of the 9th inst, gives a
list of the papers of New York that have de-
clared for and against the Nebraska bill. 1t
says that but two soft presses Of the entire ar
ray have given to the measure the slightest
countenance or support. 1t asserts that the
national democratic presses, on the other hand,
have given in their unanimous adhesion to
those great democratic principles OF seif-gov-
vernment and congressional non-interference,
which the proposition is understood to recog-
MISE The Argus says:
aFor the sake of showing this marked and
significant variance of sentiment, we give the
following classification fthose of our exchanges
lying at present before us. Although it does
not include all the freesoil presses in the State
which have expressed themselves against the
measure, it does include, as we believe, every
one ofthe "soft concerns which has favored ii:
Democratic presses supporting the Nebraska BILL
Schenectady Reflector, Batavia Times,
Utica Gazette, Binghampton Democrat,
Syracuse Republican, Monticello Watchman
Rochester Advertiser, Ulster Democrat,
Buffalo Courier Goshen Republican,
Buffalo Evening Post, TriStates Union,
n. Y. National Democrat, Dutchess Democrat,
Albany Argus, Hudson Gazette,
Ellicottville Republican, Sandy Hill Herald,
Silver Creek Gazette, Malone Jefersonan,
Albion Times, Gen's Falls Republican,
Hornellsyille Tribune, jefferson County Democrat.
Addison Democrat, Eastern State Journal.
Democratic presses opposing The Nebraska BAL.
NONE.
Fee,oa and coalition presses opposing The Nebraska BILL
New York Evening Post, Rochester Union,
Albany Atlas, Buffalo Republic,
Troy Times, st. Lawrence Republican,
Utica Observer, r Penn Van Democrat
Syracuse Standard Seneca Observer.
ssod and coalition presses endorsing the Nebraska bill
Keesevle Gazette, Monticello Union.
WiH the Washington Union please copy?
Will it dare show the south the complexion Of
the men into whose hands every appointment
has been surrendered, upon whom the title of
administration party has been conferred
by authority and whom the democracy of
New York have been bidden to follow as
their leaders and teachers in democratic faith?
Let us see."
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10
JAPAN.

The following elaborate and well-written
article is the first of series, written by an
officer Of the United States navy, who lately
arrived in this city from the Japan squadron.
1t is the embodiment of journal during his
stay on that station, and will be read with in
terest at the present time, when the result of
Commodore Perry's mission remains in sus-
pense.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

S6~We are pleased to see that the Richmond
Bulletin, neutral paper, but whig in its pro-
civities, has declared itself in favor of the Ne
braska bill. 1t says:
"a northern senator takes the initiative in
the matter, aud il is believed that very large
number of northern representatives are ready
TO support his movement, Under these circum.
stances, throwing out of view altogether the
question whether the compromise of 1850 SUI
perseded that Of 1920, the south cannot be
Justly charged with bad faith, in going for the
abrogation of restriction which she believes
to be unjust and unconstitutional, and which
the north itself was willing to abolish"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

HSs~ A Yankee has invented yellow specta-
cles, for making lard look like butter. They
are great saving in expense, as lard eaten
with these spectacles on tastes very much the
same as stewed oil.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

Hsap One pound Of rosn melted together
with four ounces of pitch, and the mixture
thickened with brickdust, makes valuable
cement for turner's.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

&as- More fortunes have been made by in
dustry, honesty, and liberal advertising than in
any other way.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

Death of an Actor.-Chsrles A. Adams, for
merly OF Boston, but Of late attached 10 the Ma
iional theatre, Of this city, died yesterday morn.
ing, at the Washington Inhrmary, Of a disease Of
the liver
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

;Ess- 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.
Ess- Mr.. E. X. LUNpY, bookseller Bridge street,
Georgetown will act agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
lss- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements,
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-10

tuTUuicuI SWell VI COIlIuOIlOH ike n Wllu DeaSt,
but that of a scholastic pedant lettering every
motion of the body, every faculty of the mind
and sense. Blind, deaf, mute, and motionless,
men became at his will yet all these faculties
springing into action at his beck. No hesitation;
spontaneous and uncompromsing obedience, or
the knife, the bullet, the halter became the
penalty. Like the slow and hardly visible agen-
cy of water in the abrasion Of the globe, acting
everywhere simultaneously and unceasing, this
lettering OF every faculty of the mind and body,
by the sleepless presence ofagents ever at work,
and with one object in view, subdues the most
determined spirit, and bends the proudest in
tellect to humble submission. 1t is the accu-
mulated force of minuti@, theunseen agency of
microscopic creation, rearing stupendous monu-
ments from the vast deep-the drop of water
wearing away the hardest rock, and in more
extended view demoishing continents. How
much more destructive than the terrible volca-
no., or soul-harrowing earthquake, in all their
dread devastation of cities and provinces
But stranger still, possessing a unity which
cannot be broken, this despotism fetters all
alike. The Mikado, the Tiogoon, the council
all, every one from the highest to the lowest
bow in humble submission to this hydra-head-
ed monster. The Mikado is so restricted by
ceremonial, that he can only be considered a
state prisoner, born to live and die in perpetu-
al retirement. 1t pervades also, the most pri-
vate relations of his seclusion. 1t presides at
his table, follows him in his restricted walks,
clings to his apparel-in fine, deprives him Of
the use Of almost every faculty Of mind and
body, even in the limited sphere Of his incar.
ceration. The Tiogoon likewise is hemmed in
by these terrible agents; but, free from the d
vinity which invests the actions of Ms superior
his responsibility is divested of the ceremonial
so irksome to the Mikado. But independent
Of this, the meahest subject in the land could
claim as much exemption as he. Being how
ever the highest visible authority, and when
not obstructed by the prescribed ceremonial of
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-12-28
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.


The Collins steamship Atlantic arrived out
on the 9Th inst
The Sarah Sands sailed from Liverpool on
the 9Th inst.
The Washington left Southampton form. Y,
on the 9Th.
The Baltic has 100 passengers and cargo
valued at 5000. 900.
There is no news ofimpOrtNnce from the
seat Of war. Frequent sorties are reported and
the Russians were generally repulsed without
much loss on either side.
The Allies we're continually receiving rein
forcements and were mainly engaged in
Strengthening their positions,
The chief interest OF the news is contained
in the negotiations which had become compli-
Gated and of vast importance.
A treaty of Alliance between Austria, France
and England was signed at Vienna, binding, it
is supposed Austria TO declare war against Rus
sia within one month and England and France
to guarantee against invasion or insurreetiOn.
Austria calls on the German States TO support
her with federal troops, but Russian influences
are at work in opposition to this.
Commercial letters assert that Austria enter.
ed into this treaty unwillingly, but consented
to it in preference to breaking entirely with the
Western powers.
Nesselrode has published letter; defining
the four terms on which Russia will accept
peace, namely. A joint proteclorate Of the FIVE
powers over the Christians in Turkey; a like
protection over the Principalities, subject to
existing Russian treaties; the revision of the
treaty Of l84l to which Russia will assent, II
the Sultan will; and the navigation Of the DAN
ube.
Prussia and all the Germanic States were
hastily putting all their armies on war footing,
1t is said that Omar Pasha is about to en-
bark for the rimes,
Admiral Hamelin had resigned the command
of the French squadrons in the Black Sea, and
returned to France.
The remainder Of the French troops in
Greece had been ordered to the Crimea.
A Proposition for the augmentation of the
British army to the extent of 1000 men is Ia
be submitted to Parliament.
The Spanish Chambers have decided to sup.
port the present dynasty.
The ministry resi- gned upon some triAlng f.
nancial defeat, but consented to resume their
office,
The latest intelligence, how yer, is in effect
that the crisis is continued, and Espartero had
advised the Queen to send for Mados and FL
eaza to form a Cabinet.
Mr., Soule had arrived at Madrid.
The Danish Ministry had resigned.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-12-28

We learn that DR.. Scott. Of New Orleans,
has been laboring IN San Franeisco-that
Presbyterian church has been organiEed-that
$50 600 have been subscribed towards the
erection Of an edifce for public Worship-and
that he has promised to return and take
charge Of the congregation, in case the oulld'
ing is completed entirely free from debt Ihls
is an important condition which be does well TO
insist on. II the debt is not paid before he
takes charge Of the congregation. 1t may re-
main for half generation, in the hope that
they will one day receive such an accession to
their numbers that they can easily pay It of
while the debt hangs over their heads it will de
ter people from joining them. and the disap-
pointment will be charged on DR.. Scott. II
NAV not be amiss to say to young ministers,
never take charge of congregation which is
deeply in debt for its meeting house. 1t vii
opera.e against your comfort and usefulness in
every possible way and If, at length, you are
not sacrificed, you will come of better than
many others in like case. II after you have
taken charge of it, congregation has TO build
insist upon it that they build according to theil
means. When they have become more nu
merous and wealthy, it will be easy for them
TO build another house, and if they have TASTE
fof little ornament, they may then safely IN
dulge it, If they go in debt TO build superb
meeting house at first. it will be like barn in
ten years. or il will be out of fashion. In q
town or city, it is easier to raise subscriptions
to build three churches than to pay debt or
one already built. The reader can tell why I
is so without much philosophy,
Since writing the above, we have met with
the following apropOs remarks which originally
appeared in an Episcopal journal:
"The custom of vacant parishes hunting
throughout the country for popular preacher
not for the purpose of having the gospel Sc
preached as to convert souls, but so preached
as to pay their debts, by drawing in the mul
titude, is disgraceful practice, which deserves
and should receive the reprobadon Of ever,
man who makes any pretensions to religion. -
Ministers--popular ministers should set thei
face ike flint against such perversion o
the pastoral office. Laynlen should learn that
while in the service of their Divine Master
though ministers may bo regarded as pack
horses, 10 carry all that is put upon them ever
to the last ounce they are not race Shorses Il
run over the popular course for the purpose o
securing for an extravagant or a stngy congre
CATION, a 'sweepstake' sufficient to sweep away
the debts which lie on their church property
Pittsburgh Preacher.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-12-28

The State of Ohio, Carroll Go
Court Of Common Pleas,
In Partition.
Robert Z. Crooks
VS..
Elizabeth B. Foster


To Elizabeth B. Foster, Of Tuscarewas county Ohio
Joseph Baker, and Martha his wife Of Nebraska Terri
tory Barbara Adaline Lamaster, and Cornelius La
master, of Adams County Indiana
You will take notice that the l4th day of Decem:
Der A. D. 1854 Robt E. Crooks, filed Petition in the
Court Of Common Pleas Of Carroll county, Ohio, where
the is now pending, demanding Partition, Of the
following premises situate in Harrison Township Carroll
county Ohio to wit the west half Of the south west
quarter, Of Section twenty-five, ga in Township ff
teen (l6,) Of Range six 6) containing seventy nine
acres more less:-beng tract OF which Josiah
Foster, decd died seized And that he will demand
Partition to be made Of said premises, as follows to
himself the tenths part Ito Elizabeth B. Foster
one tenth part and to the children of Lucinda Lamas
ter, to wit Martha Baker, inter married with Joseph
Baker Barbara Adaine Lamaster, Sarah Ellen Lamas.
ter, and Cornelius Lamaster, the remaining one tenth
part of said premises At the next term of the Court
application will be made by the said Pettonerfor
der that Partition may be made &C. Of said premises
VAN BROWN, Atty. for Plf.
Dec. 2l. '54-6w,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-12-28

The BEALE CAsE.-A friend from Phladel
phia informs us, that very little doubt is enter
tained there of the gull of BEALE, the Dentist
and gives us sad picture of his villany. A
responsible correspondent of the Evening
Post expresses the same opinion. He writes.
"A large majority of our fellow citizens be-
lieve the verdict righteous one, and that il
should not be disturbed or reversed by par.
donng the offender.
at will be recollected that the District At
torney offered to prove other acts of licen
tious character on the part of DR.. BEALE, to-
wards females under the influence Of ether.-
Il is no secret here what this evidence would
have been, had it been legally admissible. Two
married ladies were pr esent in the court room
with their husbands, prepared to testify to at.
tempts at ripe by DR.. BEALE upon their persons
whilst seated at his operating chair. One o.
them was saved from violation by being seized
with a fl of vomiting at the nick of time, which
poured tho contents of her stomach over the
lustful Dentists person,
'The above | have the best authority for
starting as facts. In addition, may mention
rumor, which is very generally believed here
that indecent liberties, taken bv DR., B. with
another female, were followed by horse-whip.
ping, which he received from the person under
whose protection she was living. The name o
this person is freely given; but it need not ap'
pear in print