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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

DEATH OF Bishop WAlNwHIGuT-Tb;s
Reverend gentlemen was Froyisiona, H;sho,
OF the Diocese OF New York, and died in
New ORR city, on the goth inst, of tv;,bo;d
fever.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

DEATH OF Hon. WM. PLUMMEE,-The
boston papers announce the death of this dis.
tl"su'shed citizen OF New Hampshire, at E,-
ping on the 18th inst, at the age OF 81. He
was the last survivor OF the New Hampshire
delegation in Congress at the time q. the has,
sage of the Missouri Compromise.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

l'ECirEoCiTY.-Thc Canadian ParI;,mor.
lbs sa'e''o"ed the Reciprocity Treaty, and
.'S'co '"c necessary law Tor carrying it into
effect ''''o
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

ES The officials OF the administration have
had meeting at Washington to dcnouncc the
know Nothings." They did SO in no very
courteous terms
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

e9 The COMMUNICABLE newspaper. pub
lishcd at Boston, has been discontinued. The
establishment has been sold, ard a new papcr
-'Indcgendent OF all parties" vii! DC issued.
The ProprctorS OF the Com,ao,,ueaith have
sunk 100000 in its publication.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-09-30

Nom C"NNrNr."N>-.1eifrb. 81. ee
"A Mass Convention assembled Al thr iou!'
House at o',ioc K tbs morning. hut al lu:t-
ed without nomina.ine Ticket
The ti-Nel,ra>ka Convention. xii 4
met at SARATOGA last month, and I'd 'ouTiei
to meet here TODAY. WAS called - or'.cr t!i-
morning a: IL o'clock. by Wm. N,-Corn- II
President. After Il debate in regard 10 De-
gates. Sc the Convention sd,ournc,! ui.ti- :
o'clock. L. NJ
The Convention re-a>semi,ledat . u--5,k
and was fully attended.
Mr.. Srow offered resolution IN i.Va- q.
the formation O, a Republican l'alir III IL
State.
Mr.. Rogers mo,rl. as a substitute '..e
nomination of the Wing State ticket VII"
was ruled on: OF order. After a loi- 1t.A'. .
and much confusion the resolution Wa Ia
on the table
Considerable wran.ling took place n,@n !
rious points of order, Nc., after which a. =.
the withdrawal from the Con, cilton 81 .'''
Billiard. one of the DELEGATES 10 re
Democratic Convention. John l. !Ii.c t-
tanned the floor
Mr.. Hale made brief aud tlri.hi- a
peal to the Convention. III favor a us ~, ~
dorse,nent of the Wing naa.liitt'' ''-'
speech was received with lou! cheers
\ debate took place upon the orfh" ,:
OF Mr. RAYMOND. the Wing nominee Tor LIZ
Governor, upon the subject OF tc,.i'', "a
an., It the close al tie IL ss~ion. NJ La
ber> produced letter troih Mr. lay -
in which they fnllr endorsed the a''i'" -
the SARATOGA toil,chii"n. a.
The Contention finally nominated VA
Havmo.I III. I.ici;. to'eFhoT.
L,our Ei:fAE,>,..-Ihe Rev NJ
-. converted Ir.!itn ot,he cae:!i ''i'1
!, ,y.tg;,! = ia:..:a1''-''
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
Love and Suicide.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
We learn that on Sunday morning, 18th
instant, at Carlisle barracks, Pennsylvania, a
soldier named Thomas Laforce, German, be-
longing to the band Of the second infantry, was
discovered lying dead in a corn-feld, in the
immediate vicinity of the garrison.
A party Of men was detached, and brought
the body into the barracks. The body was
cold and Stiff and mouth bloody and mutilated
by the discharge Of frm-arms held therein, or
closely thereto. A pistol, which had been dis.
charged, rested upon the bosom Of the de.
ceased. No tracks, except his own, were dis.
covered in the direction where he was found !;
around his head was pool Of blood. II would
seem from the subjoned letter, literal transla.
ton from one in the German language,) which
the deceased left at the barracks, just before
the report Of a pistol was heard in the corn
field, that this unfortunate man was an apt
graduate from the school Of "Wester."
The young lady to whom it refers, is said to
be very beautiful, and Of the witching age Of
"sweet sixteen;"
"When God created man, he endowed him
with faculties which, when used rightly, entitlc
him 10 better lot than mine.
ale said: 1T Is not we'll that man should
be alone. / will make a companion for him.
/ have found the companion, and feel that SEN
sation which made Adam know that he could
not live without the being which wounded his
heart.
"And the Almighty, all bountiful God, gave
her to him, that he might be happy on earth
This is my case.
"seeing certain lady, and struck by her
extraordinary beauty, ] feel that she could
make me happy; but alasl she does not love
me.
"You viii ask, perhaps, who the lady is !
II is Miss - L -, who makes me mel
ancholy and miserable and who hurries me on
TO death. j do not blame her. / blame my.
self for il.
~ found death in her blue eyes, where
hoped TO find eternal happiness.
at would be useless TO say more about it.
You cannot imagine the despair which drives
me TO a death so sudden. Therefore, farewell,
Mrs. - and family; farewell, forever
nFind faithful lover, dear Elizai Ny
spirit will be with you, will watch over you,
and guard you in time Of danger. FAREWELL
one and oil. Despair hurries me to death.
sPerhaps this deadly weapon will explode
at the very moment you read these lines;
Farewell. Ny last
sign, and my watchword in the other world will
be Eliza There we will meet again, if not
as angels we viii meet elsewhere even as
devils THos. LAroRcE,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT AND THE
WING RESURRECTION.

The New Orleans Crescent is disposed to
quarrel with somebody or other, it does not ex-
actly say who, for giving out that the Wing
party is dead Let the blame, if any there be,
fall where it is due. A wing paper, the New
York Tribune, was one of the authors of this
scandalum magnatum. Daniel Webster, the
great wing statesman, was another But the
Crescent feels outraged by the scandal. 1t de.
clares that there is no foundation for it.
We presume that the Wing party, as national
and homogeneous organization, was meant. If
so, the announcement of the Tribune was cor.
rect. But the Crescent will not even admit
that. 1t cites proof to the contrary. 1t says |:
Notwithstanding a well-proved decease and
actual burial, the wings of the country have
been writing, speaking, and voting as before !;
have contested principles and politics. carried
points and parishes and precincts been victo-
rious here and triumphant there over all their
opponents The wings are supreme in Maine;
they defeated the administration policy and
prevented the election of democratic United
States senator in New Hampshire they hold
Vermont, rule in Massachusetts,, and regulate
the conduct of Connecticut. In many of the
other States their influence controls the policy
of the State, and they are to-day winning vic.
tory after victory wherever an election is held.
The latest intelligence received from North
Carolina is that General Dockery has been
elected governor over Bragg, the democratic
candidate, by large majority, and that the
State itself has gone wing by most decided
vote. In Virginia also, a whig candidate for
Congress has been elected over the democratic
nominee
Now, we would respectfully ask the Crescent
if the Wings of Maine, Vermont, Massachu-
sets, and Connecticut, are National Wings
Are they such Wings as the New Orleans Cres-
cent is willing to fraternise with? Is it not no.
torious that they are completely demoralized
and abolitionized2 But their rule, is what the
Crescent calls Wing rule. 1t will find, we opine,
but few Southern Wings to agree with it.
But two Of its other proofs fail. 1t says that
the Wings of North Carolina are triumphant,
when the Democrats carried the State by a
handsome majority. True, the Crescent relied
only upon the rumors current at the time its
article was written but we would suggest to
the Crescent that rumors are unsafe things to
rely Oh, in grave article intended to establish
that greatest of all MIRACLES resurrection
from the dead.
The Crescent also declares that Wing can
didate for Congress has been elected in Virgil
MIA in place of Mr.. Snodgrass, who died during
the session. Here, again, the Crescent is mis-
taken. Mr.. Lewis, Democrat, was elected by
considerable majority. The Crescent must
bring stronger facts and arguments to prove
the resurrection.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
Harper,s New Building.

The new edifce of Harper & Brothers in
Cliff street, on lots Nos. 81, 81, sc and SO, is
now nearly completed, and will be ready for
occupation in about month. The building is
composed Of brick and iron, fre-proof through.
out and is model structure. The plans are
new, and were designed by Mr. J. B. Corlies,
who has the contract for erecting this building,
as well as one Of similar description on Pearl
street. adjoining the above in the rear. The
structure on Cliff street is liz feet in length,
besides the basement. Iron girders and iron
beams support each floor, which is Of brick and
arched. The window sashes are Of iron, with a
simple mode Of ventilation attached. No wood
of any consequence has been used in the entire
work, and should the contents burn a score OF
times, the FIRE would scarcely have any material
effect upon the main building. However, in
the event Of Ere occurring in any one of the
six stories, ii could not possibly communicate
10 the others, as there are no stairs, or well.
holes in the interior These conveniences are
abundantly provided out side, there being q
spiral stairway leading from the yard, about the
centre Of the rear, running the entire height Of
the structure-s5 feet.
This has a landing and entrance at each
story, and to prevent accidents, the whole is en-
cased by n circular piece Of brick.work., The
stairs are iron, with iron steps and iron rises.
Besides this stairway in the yard, is an elevator
for hosting heavy articles 70 either Of the
stories The yard Is 40 feet long by 20 feet
wide, and contains the boiler, so that in the
event Of an explosion the result would not be
very serious. The engine, which is new and so
horse power, will be situated in the basement.
The building is one of the strongest we have
ever seen, and when finished it will be quite q
curiosity.
The structure on the Pearl street side has
Just been commenced, and will be similar to
the one briefly described above, except that
it will have an under-cellar and will be FIVE
stories in height. The length is l30 feet and
width rs feet. This building will be COM
pleted and ready for occupation about the LIST
OF January, when the Messrs. Harpers will
conduct the business Of their house on more
extensive scale than ever.-Courier and Eng.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

A COOLING OPERATION FOR Hot Day
We do not often comment on quarrels in pri-
vate families, but on one hot evening last week
an occurrence of this nature came under our
observation, which is too good and apropos to
be lost. We were standing in the street, in
conversation with friend, when very loud
noise struck on our ears, proceeding from the
open door of dwelling, in front of which we
were standing. On giving some attention, we
we're soon made acquainted with the character
Of the noise. A woman was standing inside of
the door, vigorously giving her husband cur
tain lecture, in no measured or very select
terms, while the man was quietly pursuing his
evening meal by himself, without seeming to
pay any attention to her. The eloquence with
which she preferred her charges against him
drew a large crowd around the door, anxious
to see the denouement, as there was not likely
to be debate. When the wife had gained
very high point in the heat of her passion
heightened by the logged silence and inatten
ton of her husband, he quietly took bucket
of water standing in his reach, and rising dis
charged the contents over her head and shout
ders. He then carried the bucket to the hy-
drant, filled it, brought it back, and sitting
down, pursued his supper without speaking a
word or exhibiting any emotion. The wife re-
covered from the cooling shock, and began to
wag her tongue sharply again. The man con-
tinued his supper. She presently became furi
Gus at his sang froid, while the thermometer in
dicated that the height Of her passion had
reached at least 100 degrees. Very soon the
second bucket was disposed Of after the manner
Of the first, and reflled. The man continued
his supper. This game was played for some
time, much to the amusement of the crowd,
and at last the woman was so effectually cooled
of, that she plead with her husband to leave
the table and permit her to wash the dishes.
If this plan always operates so well, we recon-
mend it as an efectual and pleasant one to
adopt on a warm day, to cool down woman's
temper.-,S. Louis Repub., July 81.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
ITEMS OF NEWS.

RECEPTION SoIREE TO GRIsI AND MARIo.--Mon-
day evening a congratulatory musical entertain
ment TO GIisi and Mario was given by the Ameri-
can Musical Fund Society at the ST. Nicholas ho-
tel. The company was received by a special CON-
mitiee OF the American Musical Fund Society,
composed of Messrs U. c. HILL Louis Ernst and
w M. Brough. A splendid programme was per
formed by Dodsworth's and cornet band
During the performance Of the third piece a
number of persons were introduced 10 Madame
Grsi, with whom she conversed in an afTable
manner.
The performance Of the fourth piece elected the
attention of both Grisi and Mario, the former re-
marking that she never before in her life heard a
better solo cornet.
Madam Grisi made very neat but rich appear
ance Her hair was plainly dressed, presenting
no ornaments whatever. She was attired in a
light straw-colored silk with three heavily EN-.
broidered frills matching The iounces. Dress, low
necked trimmed around the edge with lace. Over
her shoulders hung lace scarf With the ex-
ception of four elegant bracelets she wore no
other jewelry.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

ton between the morning and evening face of
the Convention; and it takes care TO mention
that the platform was adopted early in the day.
The object, we think, is plain enough. 1t is to
convey the inference that the resolutions were
adopted eitherin haste, confusion, or excitement;
and to support the forced intimation that they do
not express the sober sentiments of the entire
Wing party of Massachusetts. This will not
answer. Celebrating bodies are more tenn
perate before recess than after. But the
Hteliigencer has NO just reason whatever
to draw distinction between the senti-
ments and feelings entertained by the Conven-
ton in the morning and in the evening. 1t
can only quote the remark Of Mr.. Lord, that
he doubted in the morning whether he was in
a Wing convention. He does not state what
created that doubt, or how long that doubt
lasted. He may have been dissatisfied by some
proposition to abandon the Wing organization
as not sufficiently effective to carry out Free
soil and Abolition sentiments. Probably he
was offended by intimations that different
ticket would be nominated. However this
may be, it is certain that he sustained the
action Of tie Contention, for he approved the
ticket put in nomination, voted for the res.
olutions, and re-echoed their principles in a
speech. The HtelHgencer should bear in mind
that the Freesoilaboition platform of the
Massachusetts, wings was unanimously adopted,
that no delegate voted against it, and that no
voice censured its fanatical features. If that
respected journal will bear these facts in mind,
it will perceive the folly of attempting even, to
create doubt as to the fact that the entire
Wing party of Massachusetts, is as fully COM
mitted as a party can be to the fanatical plat
form constructed at Boston.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

New WEAPoy.--It has been stated that
the Cent. Gardes are to be armed with weapon
called the Jusiilance. The Emperor, who has
made serious study Of all. that concerns ar.
tillery, and Of arms Of all kinds, demanded the
construction Of carbine, which should be
loaded at the breach by means of cartridge
carrying its own printing, and be provided with
a sword forming bayonet or a lance the
whole not TO exceed the weight OF dragons
earbine. In obedience to the order Of the
Emperor, and with the aid Of his counsels,
Commandant Treuille de Beaulieu, Of the ar.
tillery, has succeeded in constructing weapon
which presents incontestable advantages over
those heretofore used.
The new weapon is little more than four
feet and half long, and at the extremity Of it
Hat sword, three feet long, can be fixed.
The sword is straight, and followed out in the
middle, so, as, while retaining its power OF re-
sistance at the sides, 70 weigh less than the
ordinary lances. Detached from the carbine,
II is easily handled, and is light and elegant
in form. The .fusil-lance complete only weighs
a little more than six pounds and bali, which
is nearly two pounds and q quarter less than
the rife Of the Chasseurs de vincennes without
the bayonet The cartridge with which the
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23

carbine is loaded is suitable for the cavalry car
bine, musketoon, and pistol of the same cali
bre. Carrying with il its own printing, it pre-.
sents incontestable advantages in the manu-.
facture and in promptitude OF firing over those
already in use.
The rife of the Chasseurs de Vncennes is OF
calibre Of nearly three quarters of an inch ;
that of the fitsitlance is only about one hall
that size. The charge of the rife is a little
more than one eighth Of an English ounce that
of the new arm little less than one-sixteenth
The ball of the one weighs nearly II ounces,
and that of the other only a little more than
three-eighths of an ounce. The interior of the
barrel is grooved. The mechanism Of the car
bine is remarkably simple 1t consists Of only
three pieces, and the handspring of The lock
is on the outside, so that the state of the car
bine can be ascertained without its being taken
to pieces. BY simply pressing the guard the
trigger, the carbine is opened and armed, and
the cartridge being placed, it can be immedi-
ately fired.
The new carbine carries 1872 yards--the
same as the rifle of the Chasseurs de Vincennes.
At that distance the ball flies with the same
rapidity from both arms--that is, 100 yards a
second. On, however, leaving the carbine it
goes nearly 1879 yards a second, whilst that OF
the rife goes only 3O64 yards. To the distance
of 600 yards the exactitude of the firing is su-
perior to that of the rifle of the Chasseurs. BY
the simplicity of the movements, six shots a
minute can be fired. The recoil is absolutely
null, so that the soldier has full liberty of ac-
ton. So'advantageously does the new arm ap-
pear, that the Emperor is causing cavalry
pistol to be constructed on the same model; it
will carry nearly S75 yards, the distance of an
eight FOUNDER.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
FOR SERVANTS.

Ny assortment of Servants Shoes, Of all kinds.
is large and very complete.
respectfully request of my old customers and
the citizens generally Of Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandria, Prince Georges, Montgomery az d The
surrounding countryside strangers visiting the
city-to favor me with call before purchasing I
desire 10 make no particular pledges, but hope by
fair dealing, by polite attention. and by devotion TO
business, TO challenge the confidence OF all, aud
win success in my new enterprise.
s. p. HOVER,
Iron Hall Boot and Shoe Establishment,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10Th SITS
Aug. I'D w&eod2w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
PROSPECTUS
THE Ninth Volume of this paper being

Devoted to Cify Affairs, Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
u about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful acknowledgment
tor the steady support which he has received dur
ing The last eight years, respectfully socits a
continuance OF the same and such additional Sny
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper as
an independent journal, and in the support of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion and which il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems II unnecessary 10 dilale. Suffice il 10 say,
that while The original plan of his paper will be
duly carried oui, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions of duty and propriety 10
maintain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on a proscrptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be Judged of by what he has already
written and published in the columns of this Jour
nal. To his friends, and the friends of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
The cheapest, most comfortable. and expedi-
tious route TO the White Sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
rrruurz, ARRANGEMENT having

exsR IN --irs been made with the owners Of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandra and Washington dis
lance of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads, the fol.
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June /, 1854:
A train from Alexandra 10 Gordonsville and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
OF Duke and Henry streets, at o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving al
Gordonsvile AT half past 10 O'clock connect.
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Stanton.
traiH from Gordonsvills 10 Alexandra, and in
termedate stations, will leave Gordonsvile at
III O'Clock, on the arrival Of the cars on the Vir.
ginia Central road arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock. thus allowing time 10 connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra TO Warrenton and in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandra daily
Sunday excepted at O'Clock, p. m, arriving al
Werrcnton n 81 O'Clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenion 10 Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenion daily (Sun.
day excepted al quarter before o'clock a. M,
arriving at Alexandria AT hsEpast O'Clock, a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL O'Clock,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-23
JNNE DIAMOND JEwELRY.-I a,

II constantly receiving and manufacturing 10
order new styles OF Diamond and all kinds of fine
Jewelry and Sllverware, at the lowest New York
prices, and from fifteen 10 twenty-five per cent.
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for at other establishments in this city or else
where. Please call at the sign Of the Large Spread
Eagle, between u and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue. III. o. HOOD.
N B-Watohes and Jewelry carefully repaired.
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