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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

There are no courts organized in the Territory
for the enforcement Of the laws of the United
States. II is necessary, as the country is thrown
open 10 settlement, that there should be laws Tor
the protection and convenience Of the people.
He hoped there would be no objection TO the pas
sage of the bill.
Mr.. CHANDLER asked whether the bill came
from one of the standing committeesg
Mr.. PHILLIPS replied il did not, nor was il
necessary any committee should consider it.
Mr.. CHANDLER further inquired, how can
we know what is cur territory before the boun-
dary line is run?
Mr.. PHILLIPS responded we all know that
The The territory acquired from Mexico is annexed
The treaty settles the title to the land acquired
Mr.. CHANDLER said commissioners are TO
ascertain the boundaries.
Mr.. PHILLIPS remarked, that made no differ
ence. We annexed Texas before the boundaries
were settled.
\ Mr.. PECKHAM objected to the Introduction of
the bill.
MODIFICATION OF THE POSTAGE LAWS. s
The House resumed the consideration Of the
bill TO amend the act 10 reduce and modify the
rates Of postage, passed August 80, 1852, by re-
pealing much of il as makes reduction Of fifty
per cent on the postage OF newspapers and peri
odicals, when 1t is paid in advance.
4. Mr.. OLDS. As the principles of the bill were
thoroughly understood, proposed to put the bill on
its passage.
Mr.. WAsHBURN, of Maine, opposed the bill,
believing its passage was not demanded by the
wants of the country.
Mr.. GERRIT SMITH, in reply to remarks of
Mr.. SMITH. Of Virginia, heretofore delivered, said
that he was not in favor of making the Post Office
Department self.sustanng. Government had as
suned 10 establish Post Office Department, and
in this he held the government was guilty of a
usurpation, holding that every work the people
can do is a usurpation, when government takes il
into its own hands.
Mr.. ELLIOT, of Massachusetts, could see no
necessity for the passage of this bill. He believed
the Post Office Department, if diyested of the ex-
pense of free matter passing through the mails,
would sustain itself.
Before the subject was disposed Of the morning
hour expired.
ARMY BILL. a}l....
The House resolved itself into Committee Of
the Whole on the state of the Union, Mr.. WRIGHT,
Of Pennsylvania, in the chair) and resumed the
consideration of the bill making appropriations for
the support of the army for the year ending June
80, 1856.
The amendment pending was TO restore the civil
superintendency at the national armores; which,
after debate, was agreed to--yeas so, nays 3S I;
when, without further action on the bill.
The committee rose, and the House adjourned.
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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE IN AusTRAIlA.--A mag
netic telegraph line has been established in Aus
tralia. II cost about G200 mile. This line Of
telegraph was built by Mr.. MCGOWAN, formerly
Of Boston. The Americans appear 10 maintain
their go-ahead character in this country. Besides
the telegraph, which is under the management Of
Americans, a line of coaches has been established,
with several imported coaches from the States,
running between the capital and its suburbs. An
express Office, FIRE brigade, post Office, and the
best hotels in the country, are all improvements
introduced by our countrymen.
THE BLUE RIDGE RAiLRoAD.-The Charleston
papers state that contract for the completion of
this road has been entered into with Messrs. An
son Bangs g. Co. at the expiration Of three years
and half from the first of January last, The es-
tmated cost Of the enterprise is six million dol
lars; the resources Of the company amount TO Eve
million four hundred hundred thousand dollars,
leaving deficiency Of six hundred thousand dol
lars to be provided for at the completion Of the
tsrpriss
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A@- At meeting of the members Of the
Washington Club" convened upon informa.
ton being received Of the death of Col. GEORGE
c. WASHINGTON, its first President, it was unani-
mously
Resolred, That upon receiving the announce
ment of the decease of this highly.esteemed
member of society, in whom we have ever found
every quality which adorns the gentleman, we
desire to express our sincere grief for his loss,
as well as our wsrmest sympathy for his family
and that as mark Of respect to his memory,
the members Of this club will follow his re-
mains to the grave.
And it was further
Resolued, That the proceedings Of this meet.
ing be communicated to the family Of the de-
ceased, and that they be published in the daily
papers Of this city.
c. f. SMITH, Chairman.
EN-. TrDBALI, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CLUB, July II, 1854.
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VSOREST HOUSE.--At Budd,s Lake, on
SchOOleY,a Mountain.-This house ia siiua

EOREST HOUSE.--At Budd's Lake, on
I SchO0ley's Mountain.-This house is situs
ate on Schooley's Mountain, in the county of Nor
rs, New Jersey, three miles from the STAN
hope Station Of the Morris and Essex Railroad,
and eight miles from Schooley's Mountain Springs.
Its situation for forest shade and beautiful scenery
is believed to be one Of the most desirable in this
State. II stands on the shore of large lake of
pure clear, cold water, which furnishes good fish
ing and pleasant bathing, rowing and sailing. All
means of amusement usually found at fashionable
watering places have been provided
The house has been furnished only one year,
and is large enough 10 comfortably accommodate
at least eighty guests, and has been newly and
thoroughly furnished.
Ample and suitable provision for horses and car
rsges have also been made. There is a daily mail
from New York 10 Sianhope the nearest post
Office. Guests 10 this house, via the Morris and
Essex Railroad, will leave the Railroad al STAN
hope.
The proprietors being determined TO spare no
exertions or expense which can conduce to the
comfort and satisfaction of their guests, respect
fully solicit share Of public patronage.
Budds Lake, N j., May IL, 1854.
July 6-lm J. NJ. SHARP S co.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE IN
SECRET SESSION BREACHES OF
CONFIDENCE.

1t seems to be impossible, even with the
most stringent rules, to prevent the Washing
ton correspondents of the New York journals
from asquainting themselves with the proceed
ings of the Senate in secret session. On sew
eral occasions during the present session of
Congress, as on many prior occasions, they
have, in q manner unaccountable and mysteri-
ous possessed themselves of important docu-
ments, which for reasons of State have been
sought to be protected by the seal of secrecy.
But nothing seems to afford any adequate se-
curity against their prying curiosity. The most
sacred seals that should protect important
State secrets, are rudely violated and their con-
tents prematurely published. Yesterday docu-
ments purporting to be true copies Of late
treaties appeared in several Of the New York
newspapers. m az
I 1t is but natural, from our official relation to
the United States Senate, that we should re-
gard such surreptitious publications with some
degree Of sensibility, and that we should feel
solicitous to trace the fraud, for such it en-
phatically is, to its source.
1t is but due to ourselves and to those en-
ployed in the Office of the Senate printer, to
say, that no breach of trust, no violation Of Sc
crecy, no disregard of official oaths, have been
committed by any of us. By no human being
in or about the Sentinel Office, or engaged
about the Senate printing, have any improper
disclosures been made, or any official conf
dence been violated. We have taken the most
stringent measures to prevent such disgraceful
misconduct. Should any one employed about
the Office be found guilty Of this offence, or be
even suspected Of it, it is almost needless for
US to say that he would be promptly dismissed.
We make it rule, from which we never de-
part, not to publish, or allude to any of the
proceedings of the Senate when in secret ses.
sion, until the injunction of secrecy is removed.
When improper disclosures are made, nothing
would CRAFTY us more than to see rigid and
scrutinizing inquiry instituted for the detection
and exposure of all engaged in them.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
House of Representatives.

TERRITORY. ACQUIRED UNDER THE GADsDEN
TREATY.
Mr.. PHILLIPS asked leave 10 report bill
providing that the territory acquired under the
late treaty with Mexico, known as the Gadsden
treaty, be Incorporated with the Territory Of New
Mexico, subject to all the laws OF the last named
Territory.
He merely desired TO say that gentlemen would
at see the proprety Of passing this bill. The
territory recently acquired is now without law.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

AJ- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIG0RATING
C0RDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical ostrston genital
debility, affections &C., &C. are fully described In
ferred. 81 per bottle bottles for So six bottles for S.
$l6 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the genuine.
Prepared only by 8. f. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth Philadelphia, Pennsylvana.
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
W. H. GILMAN, Washington, D. @.
CANDY a HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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DUDDLEFORD AND ITS PEOPLE,
IL by u. Ii. Riley, on sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
July l3 Bookstore near 9th street.
BOSWELL ACADEMY.
-Four Miles fran StaUnton, Virginia,
nv WM r Johnson
rI,HE NEXT SESSION OF This school

BY VIM. Is. JOHNSON.
rUNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS School
will commence on the lst Of September and
continue ten months, with vacation Of two
This is strictly Boarding School, no day pupils
being taken, and the number of boarders is limited
TO twenty.
Besides the ordinary English branches, TO which
particular attention is given, any Of the following
subjects will be taught, according 10 the selection
OF the pupils or the desire of the parent or guar
dian, viz:
The Latin and Greek Languages,
The French, Spanish, and Italian languages,
Mathematics,
Natural and Moral Philosophy,
Chemistry,
Civil Engineering. cheory and practice) :,
In all OF the above schools, except the Greek
and Italian languages and Chemistry, the princi-
pal is a graduate OF the University Of Virginia,
and he trusts that also several years experience
as civil engineer has qualified him TO give
valuable instruction TO class in civil engi-
neering,
Terms two hundred dollars, payable half in ad-
vance and halfon the LIST Of February, for board,
tuition, fuel, lights, and washing, per session Of
ten months.
REFERENCES:
Prof Gessner Harrison, University Of Virginia
Col F. II. Smith, Virginia, Military Institute.
Rt Rev. Bishop Meade, Clark county.
Ri. Rev Bishop Johns, Williamsburg.
Rev. R. II. Phillips, Staunton.
Rev. I. T. Casteman, Staunton.
Hon. G. H. Lee, Clarksburg.
Gen. j. III. Cooke, Fluvanna.
II. w. Tomln, esq., King William.
@. N. Johnson, esq, Richmond.
Beverly Tucker, esq, Washington.
Hon. A. Fl. II. Stuart, Staunton.
Posr orrIcE, srAuSroS, VA
July, 4--dtSicp
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g0tiGfs.
SfImnIafinu

As- Stimulating Liniment, as prepared
at Gmans drug store is deserving M the highest conf
mendation for Chronic and Acute rheumatism.
1t seldom If fails to give speedy and permanent
chemist of this city for many years. and since its ntroduc
ton has been extensively used by many OF the most re-
reference can be any 10 its magical effects
in curing rheumatism, In elderly persons, who had
been sufferers for long time. 1t originally made for
horses for the of ameness saddle CALLS &c. and Is
much used for such purposes being an invaluable
article wherever niment is required either for man or
beast May %
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify nthis city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE Einsta,ltameously
changes the hair to brilliant jetrB Black or glossy
Broicn, which permanent-does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in.
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs 10 buy it, for it
never Jaas.-BoSton Post.
For sale by 2. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
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Burglaries still continue 10 be committed
throughout the city. The minor cases are too nu-
merous for special notice; but, on Monday night,
the rascas entered the chamber of Mr.. p. w.
Browning and, while that gentleman was there
asleep, they robbed him Of eighty dollars in cash
and of gold watch worth nearly twice that sum.
They are so considerate as not TO disturb the
peaceful slumbers of their unconscious victims.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

Cutting Down Trees.-Workmen were busy
with the saw and the axe yesterday, cutting down
trees on Pennsylvania Avenue--those old trees
which, for so long time have materially shaded
the great thoroughfare. Occupants of houses on
the line complain that the destructive process was
not postponed until the departing Of the scorching
weather. The English elms are the objects re-
moved, under the direction Of the Commissioner
of Public Buildings, because Of the worms which
consume the leaves and injure the neghboring
heallhful trees.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

Criminal Court.-John Rollins, alias Whit
Cissel, was yesterday again tried on the charge Of
setting fire to a dwelling house on the fourth Of
June last rhere having been an informality Of the
FIRST indictmeni,) aud convicted.
Regimus Burch Qhe jury on the former trial
having been discharged, being unable to agree on
a verdcD was again tried for assault on George
Savage and acquitted.
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r-s. CHEAP AND PLEAsANf

~U~p CHEAP AND PLEASANT
ExeSf$sessC excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous OF recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af-
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 61
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain A. d.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY,
Agent of the line in Washington.
Jnlv 1S--d2mN
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cONGREss.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Sumner pre-
sented memorial in favor of the repeal of
the fugitive slave act, which led to considerable
debate. The subject was laid on the table,
TAe Homestead bill was then further debated
till a late hour.
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Phil
lips made an Intellectual effort to introduce q
bill providing that the territory acquired under
the Gadsden treaty be incorporated with the
Territory Of New Mexico, subject to oil the
laws Of the last named Territory.
The bill amendatory to the postage law of
1852, was debated during the morning hour. !.
The army appropriation bill was considered
in Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
THOMPsON & GARNER, Merchant Tai

FTNHOMPSON d GARNER, Merchant Tai
j lors, Morft's building, 4i street, near Penn
syvania 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 ofGoods,
"which to be admired needs but to be seen of
and which they will make to order, in style and
ft TO please the tastes of the most fastidious, -
all ages.
Favor us with call. Our motto is I" We study
to please" Mar 25--ifff
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

Presentation Of Stone.-The board of man.
ayers of the Washington National Monument
Society having adopted resolution that they
would accompany his Excellency Rudolph Schlin-
den, minister TO the United States from Bremen,
on the occasion Of his presenting TO the President
Of the United States communication from the
senate of the free Hanseatic city of Bremen, re-
questing him to accept a native stone, prepared
by that senate for insertion in the Washington
National Monument, the President designated
yesterday morping at half past eleven o'clock, as
the time at which he would receive the communi-
ton to which we have referred.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

The Scott Guards, handsome military corps
composed Of youths, paraded the streets yesterday
afternoon accompanied by fine band of music.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
nLJNY MILES.-This celebrated Tour
lists new book of Travels in Iceland,
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS

July II BOOKstOrt, near 3th sHstt'
MRS. STOVES NEW BOOK.-Sunny
Nl Memoirs of Foreign Lands, by Mrs. II. b.
stowe, 2 vols, so illustrations, 81.
Life and IFS Aims, in two parts; Ideal Llfe and
Actual Life, ST..
The Sunshine Of Greystone, story for girls,
by E. ]. May, rs cents
Baptism, its Nature, Obligation, Mode, Subject
and Benefits, by Rev. L. Rosser, A. M.
WORKS BY DR.. TwEEDIE.
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace, SO cents.
lamp 10 the Path, or the Bible in the Heart,
the Home and the Market Place, GO cents
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow well and Reap
well, GO cents. GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
July IL Seventh street.
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JORDAN'S SPRINGS,
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
NNE AND HALF MILES ERON

FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGLNLA,
ONE AND A HALF MIL ES FROM
~ Stephenson's Depot, on the Harpers Ferry
and Winchester railroad. Passengers leaving
Washington city and Baltimore in the morning
trains, arrive in time TO dine. For more than 10
years invalids have resorted TO these waters. IN
gout rheumatism, dyspepsia dropsy liver diseases,
all eruptive diseases, &c, its medicinal qualities
are well known and fully established. Another
large brick building erected since last season. A
fine band Of music engaged. Coaches await the
arrival of the cars. Springs now open for the re-
cepton Of visitors. Address-Jordan's Springs,
Stephenson's Depot, Frederick county, Virginia.
f. G. a. r. M. JORDAN & BRO.
- .lo..
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6slsgrapbit.
By the House Line, expressly for the sentinel.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
-Four Days Later IntelIigence,

. . ~~-~~-~~o~~s~s
HALIFAX, July 1S.-The Niagara has arrived.
She brings four days later dates from Europe.
The Gear has returned courteous but eyasiys
reply TO Austria and Prussia protesting willing.
ness to eyacuate the princpaliies when the allies
evacuate Turkey; but mean time he insists ON re-
tanning Moldava. 'A
The French army, under D'Hillers, is embark.
ing in English ships from Cherbourg for Finland.
Napier was in line of battle before Cronstad,,
and had exchanged shots, but nothing decisive
had taken place. There has been some fighting
at Sebastopol between eight Russian and three
British steamers, in which the latter were dam-
aged.
The commandant Of Silistria fell on the rear
guard of the Russians on the 22d The battle
lasted two days, and the Russians lost two thou
sand killed, but made good their retreat The
Turks have been disastrously defeated near Kuta,
in Asia. Their loss was two thousand killed.
Latest from the Franklin.
New YORK, Jmiy IS, P. M.--Later reports state
that the Franklin is not seriously injured but will
be got off and come up during the day.
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THE HOMESTEAD.


The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
bill granting homestead Of lG0 acres of public
land 10 actual settlers.
Mr.. STUART after some remarks in defence OF
il, withdrew his proposed substitute for the bill.
Mr.. WELLER then addressed lhe Senate in
favor Of a liberal policy in the disposition of the
public lands TO actual settlers. He defended the
foreigners from the allegations made against them,
and bore testimony 10 their worth in time ofpeace
as well as in war. He denounced the supposed
creed of the know-nothings, and maintained the
long established policy Of the democratic party
with respect to the naturalization laws.
He denounced the native.born abolitionists who
daily melting the people to rebellion, and to
acts of resistance TO the Constitution and laws,
which they were not bold enough to engage in
personally.
Mr.. BENJAMIN followed in an animated speech
against the bill.
Mr.. CASS responded.
The question REQUIRED on Mr. BRoDHKAD's mo-
ton to amend the bill by striking out free Of cost
and inserting fifty cents an acre."
This was rejected-yeas 25, nays 81.
Mr. WELLER moved to amend by fixing the
price at fifty cents an acre, with provision that the
same amount be refunded at the expiration offve
years. for every at that time actually in cut-
walton. This was also rejecied--yeas 9, nays Al.
The Senate then adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19

CIR JASPER CAREw, HIS LIFE AND
- experience, with some account Of his over
reachings and short comings, now first given 10
the world by himself by Charles Lever.
The Orators Touchstone, or Eloquence Sim.
pli6ed, by Hugh Mcqueen, Just published, and
for sale by X. FARNHAM,
July Is Corner Penn. avenue and llth street.
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Health Report.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD or HEALTH,
Washington, Jnty IL, 1894

OFFICE OF TIE BOARD OF IIEALIHi
Washington, Jnty 10, 1854.
Iatorments during the month Of June, 1854.
Apoplexy, 1 congestion Of brain, p infamma-
tion of brain, Q; disease Of bowels 2; hemorrhage
Of bowels, / chronic inflammation Of stomach
and bowels. / cholera 1 /; cholera infantum, Is;
consumption, 10; convulsions, 4; diarrhGa, j J
drowned, 3; entertis, 8; bilious remittent fever
4; scarlet fever, a; typhoid fever, infanticide,
1; whooping cough, 2; hydrocephalus, 3; hydro
thorax, 1 intemperance, 2; abscess OF lungs, /;
congestion Of lungs l /; mania-a-potu, !; maras-
mus, 9; miscarriage, 1 old age, 3; pneumonia, q;
premature birth, 1 I; scurvy tabes mesenterica,
tracheitis 1 f: unknown, g.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
Latest from the Franklin

New YORK, Jnly IS, P. M.-Later reports state
that the Franklin is not seriously injured, but will
be got off and come up during the day.
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- OENTLEMEN,sF FURNISHING GOODS.

A COUPLE OF FURNISHED ROOMS
IN at West End for Rent.-On 10Th street, (west
end,) next TO X. Enquire at premises.
June 2S-tf