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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
FREEsOIL TACTICS.

When artful politicians and cunning strate-
gists desire to carry out any measure, the re-
suit of which is uncertain and the defeat of
which would be attended with injury to them
selves, their first trick is, by anonymous publ
cations and by telegraphic dispatches circu-
lated in every part of the country, to produce
the impression that the measure they seek to
effectuate enjoys the favor and the approba-
ton of the people. They have exhibited even
more than their usual adroitness and energy,
bill ,Rumors prejudicial to the success of this
bill have been freely circulated all over the
country. This agency was employed the mo-
ment the bill was reported, and has been con.
sistently and assduously persevered in up to
this time To produce the impression that a
measure is either popular or unpopular is TO
get it, according as the case may be, either
friends or enemies. Most men love to act
with maiorities; few have the courage to cast
in their fortunes with struggling but hopeless
minorities.
Those opposed to the Nebraska bilt-those
known as abolitionists freesoiers, and agta-
tors-haye ayailed themselves of this principle
of human nature to raise up enemies to this
bill. They have secretly framed their schemes,
arranged their tactics, and organized their
forces. They seem to have used every paper
of any note or influence, to which they have ac-
cess, to circulate rumors likely to impair the
popularity of this most wise, just, and states
manlike mode of settlement. This prominent
man and that prominent man have, without
any authority or foundation for the assertion,
been represented as being opposed to il.
Whole delegations in Congress, from large
States, and portions of other delegations, have
been represented as being committed against
it, without any earthly foundation. The las,
coinage Of these willy tacticians is, that "a
very decided hostility to this movemen Mt is grow
ing up in Congress among the southern mem
bersr Now, nothing could be better calculated
to confirm the doubtful, to assure the timid, at
the north in opposition to this movement, than
southern hostility.
Where these wise alknowing managers and
wire-workers got this information, we are at .
loss to conjecture. We have as many oppor
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tunities of ascertaining southern sentiment as
they have. We profess to know more about il
than they do, and we are yet to learn Of one sin,
gle southern man who is opposed to it. This
is a mere fabrieation-a mere trick to strength
en- the anti-slavery organization, and to cripple
the measure now before the country.
The good and true men at the, north, who
desire to do right, and who only require to know
what is right that they may do it. and what is
wrong that they may avoid it, should be vigilant,
cautious, and particular. Let them beware Of
false news and false representations. Let
them turn deaf'ear to all who tell them that
the south is false to them and false to herself.
She is true; and, more than that, she is united.
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teries arrived, and the fight reconfmenced. But
the enemy answered feeby, and, as night began
10 draw on--perhaps, also, in consequence OF
great losses-the enemy retired towards the for
tress, continually pursued by our shots, until his
excellency the general commanding ordered the
firing 10 cease.
.We lost S men and horses; the enemy left
about $50 men and 60 horses on the ground"
Incidents Of the War to the Last Dates.-
M. Kanof, chief of the Russian diplomatic but
rea al Tefts, has gone on special mission TO
Teheran, with four staff and six subaltern officers.
Prince George StourdZa son OF the eX-hospo-
dar of Moldavia, has offered his services 10 the
sultan, who has accepted them, and the prince is
TO set out Immediately for the army OF Omer
Pasha, where he will command brigade.
The Prince Of Warsaw was daily expected at
ST. Petersburg 10 take part in the diplomacy there
going on. ..u
According TO the Oeste,reichische Correspondents,
the Turkish cavalry from Kalefat attacked Two
Russian battaons near Otsessan, but were re-
pulsed with some slight loss.
The N0uyeUiste of Hamburg, publishes letter
from ST. Petersburg, dated December 80, stating
that the Livonian mobiles and the burghers OF Riga
have expressed their willingness TO submit 10 any
sacrifice 10 carry on the war against Turkey. On
the other hand, il is reported that the Courllandt
mobiles (of the Lutheran fath) are sending their
sons volunteers 10 the aid of the Turks.
II was sixteen-gnn Russian brig that was
driven into the Bosphorus by stress of weather.
The captain, Daviohof threw his guns and ann
muniton overheard before he was boarded:
During the week previous TO last advces, nu-
merous English volunteers have arrived at the
Turkish camp +
The storming of Karakal by the Turks has not
been officially confirmed, but the Ifansyivaaiam
Courier persists in its truth. The Vienna Fremi-
dem Bk1f has the same intelligence telegraphed
from Bucharest Karaka is town IN the south
east Of Krajova at no great distance from the
Aluta. m.,....... a.... .....
We do not hear of any other movements on the
part Of Omers forces, except those reported.
The Sultan has founded hospital on the model
of Chelsea, in England, and the lnvades, of Paris,
for disabled soldiers and sailors; and the first in
mates are the wounded from Sinope
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FOREIGN NNEWs-TURKIsH vICTO-
RJES

Important foreign news, by the Asia, will be
found under our telegraphic head. Such is the
pressure on our columns, however, that we can
barely allude to it.
The allied fleets entered the Black sea on the
Sd instant with the exception Of six ships
which were left to guard the Bosphorus.
The Turks and Russians have had two en-
eagements in both Of which the Turks gained
brilliant victories. In the first they stormed
and captured the Russian entrenched camp a
Citale, near Kalafat, and put two thousand five
hundred Russians to the sword. They also at
tackled and put to fight force of eighteen
thousand Russians sent to the relief of Citale
The Turkish force was only fifteen thousand.
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T,LEGANT FURNrrURE.-The under.

ID signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete a stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scripiion and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted 10 the fancy and ne.
cessities Of all classes of purchasers. The work.
manshp will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ee
CANT and varied stock now on hand, cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement TO an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spralsprng Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction TO all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and would urge early call from those who
desire TO possess themselves of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid il will be found invalu-
able. .Hs. WIGHT u CROSBY,
Louisiana avenues opposite the Bank of Wash
ngton near the corner of 7th street
Notice the Bedstead sign Jan 2-dly
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate yesterday the Nebraska bill
was postponed till Friday next; after which
several important matters were disposed OF.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Rich
ported bill organizing the territorial govern
ments of Nebraska and Kansas; and it was re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union. The deficiency appropri-
alton bill was considered, but not finally acted
upon. ~
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We have dispatches stating that another
riot had occurred at Erie. The track was torn
up. The mob was large and had full sway.
We also have news of another terrible steam
boat disaster. The steamboat Georgia, going
from Montgomery to New Orleans, was burned
her whole cargo, valued at $s0O,OOO, was lost j;
and many Of the passengers and crew perished.
See dispatches in another column.
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.
ID unnERT HIINTER for,

i this city, will pay professional visit here on
Thursday next February I'd, and remain over the
following day. He will be happy to see his former
PATIENTS and all who desire to consult him in refer
ence 10 his treatment for Consumption, Bronchitis,
Asthma, and all diseases arising from the throat
and lungs. His system for these complaints will
be found simple and effective, can be certified
on application to numerous highly respectable
residents in this city.
His rooms will be found at Mrs. Voss's Jewelry
Store, Pennsylvania avenue, beteen l2th and 18th
steets.
Just published" Treatise on Consumption
by DR.. Robert Hunter, showing the disease in its
various stages and the present injudicous mode
OF its treatment. Jan 3l--3t.
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n ENERAL AGENCY. CHARLES E.

~ ENERAL AGENCY. CHARLES f.
" WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, continues his agency for the prosecution OF
claims against the government. He will attend
To the procuring of pensions--revolntionary and
invalid bounty land warrants; extra pay arrear-
ages OF pay. well as the adjustment of post
masters and contractors accounts at the Post Of
fee Department also all other matters requiring
an attorney at the seat of government. An expe-
rence of some years affords him good facilities for
prompt attentionto 10 all business entrusted to his
care, and it's satisfactory adjustment
References given, If necessary, in any State OF
the Union. Nov. 6-dtfNcp
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New York Market.

New YORK, Jon. 3l.-Flour-The market has
declined l24 cents per barrel under the effect OF
the news. Sales Of $500 barrels State and Ohio
at IS S74 "a - for State. and 80 "a, 50 ls3 for
Ohio.
Southern -four is also lower, with sales of 500
barrels at 50 "a 50 25
Wheat is lower, and nominal.
Corn-SaIes of 10000 bushels mixed at sc
cents, and yellow al 9S cents, being decline of s
cents.
Whskey-Sales Of 100 barrels Ohio at 81 cents
the market easier.
Provisions are unchanged.
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More Riots at Eric-The Railroad again TORI
up by the Mob.

ERIE, Janma,y 3l.-The repairs of the railroat
were completed last evening, and this morning
the company commenced moving the platform ol
the purpose OF making a connexion between the
two roads. A large number of persons being as
sembled along the line, the rioters Immediately
raised yell of defiance as a signal, and fell tc
work and tore up the track on Sassatras and
Chestnut streets.
The police took possession of the ground as
speedily as possible; but most of them being in
favor of the mob they did not do until they had
torn up two squares of the road, rendering con-
neNion impossible.
Until the aid of the national government i,
called in, the rioters must triumph.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

EXCHANGE, GOVERNMENT, STATE, AND OTHER
SrocKS. .....
WE offer for sale variety ofSTArE, Cry, RAIL
wv ROAD MORTGAGE, and other BoNns paying
SIX 10 TEN per cent. interest, and afiordlng sots
and p,ofta5s investments.
Most of the Bonds offered by us have double
security, and accompanied by guarantee of pay
ment OF principal and interest, as well as valuable
conversion privileges.
The interest is paid semi-annually in NEw
YORK by coupons, (Which are cashed at most
Banks throughout the country without charge
making the Bonds desirable security for invest
ment. ...
Holders of GOVERNMENT, STATE, or other high
priced stocks, may make safe and advantageous
exchanges.
Further and more detailed information furns shed
on application at our Banking House.
CHUBB, BROTHERS.
ian 3l--d3t--eod3t-ta
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T1IRE AND MARINE INSURANCE..

I Globe Insurance Company, Of Utica, New
York, Capital S3Oo,OO0.--The subscriber, agent
for the above company, is prepared TO take risks
on every description of property in city or coun-
try. This is one of the safest companies in the
Union, The most satisfactory references given
TO applicants. Rates as low as any other com.
pany of equal standing.
JAMES ]. MILLER,
Over bank-Selden, Withers & Co,
Jan lS-eodim
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Iotal anS nersonal.

The Spiritualists, professional itinerating ones,
are again at work in this city. On Monday night,
Mrs. French of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, held
forth at Temperance Hall, admttance free, 10 an
audience of about a hundred and fifty persons.
According 10 her own story, she has been called
TO go forth wherever "the spirits" may direct, to
alleviate the suferings of mankind. Through her
the dumb have been made 10 speak, the blind 10
see, the deaf TO hear, and the lame and halt to
dance! She has medicine prepared by spiritual
direction, good for any disease!
After she concluded her performances, the man
who shamelessly asserted some time ago that he
started on his tour 10 enlghten people in the
"wonderfu science in obedience TO an order from
General Washington, dated Headquarters of the
Spirit. Land rose and exhored his hearers to
form circles and try the spirits, assuring them
they should be gratfed with extraordinary devel-
opments. a~...
He says that there are a thousand people here
who are converts 10 his kind of spiritual mani
festalions," but we do not believe this any more
than other assertions which he SO unblushngly
made. .....
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na-Mexxograph Likenesses.-Thq new art of

pA-MeLzOgrnPh Lfkenesses.-ThiF new art OF
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whtehurs
knowledged by all to surpass anything yet offered to the
public substitute for ivory miniatures 1t purely
American invention and should DO patronzed by all
patrons Of the fine arts While II possesses all the truth
fulness of the daguerreoype the cearness of the finest
steel engraving and surpasses when colored the ivory
miniature in the imitation Of nature and IL quite dra
Bile, ut much less expense.
Mr.. Whitehurst has beautiful specimens on exhi
bon ut his gallery in this city furnishing hem
uncoored at about the cost OF the finest aguerreoypes
Though the chief exceency of this art IL the facility with
which they can be multiplied many hundreds thou
sands can be made from single sitting, with all the
rectness of the original
Dcc1 Iml
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RE- Special NOtice.--IENRY'S INyIGORATING
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prostration genital
another column of this paper TO which the reader
ferred So per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for
sl6 per dozen. Observe the marks OF the genuine
Prepared only by S. f. COHEN, No 3 Franklin Row,
Vino street, below Eighth, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country and by
w. II. GILMAN, Washington, d. c.
CANBY HATCH, Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

IL Owing to change IN our carriers, the sub
scribers residing between Seventh and Fifteenth
streets did not receive their papers until a late
hour on yesterday morning. Our arrangements
are now such that friends may rely upon be-
ing promptly and faithfully served hereafter.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
AStitts.

IL To CompOsitors.--Four or five good
compositors wanted. Permanent situations are
now open for those who understand their busi-
ness; none others need apply. Inquire at this
office.
Feb 1--tf ....
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneously
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Br0wH, which permanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy it, for it
neper faiS.--Boston Post. w. w., n.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist
Washington Cay
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
T1o THE CITIZENS or GEORGE

TOWN.. BUCKLEY Il CO., respect
fully inform the citizens of Georgetown and its
vicinity, that they prepared undertake every
description of work in GAS FITTING. They
have secured the services of some of the best
workmen from the north, and their charges will
be found as low as in any of those cities.
They have always on hand elegant assort-
ment Of Gas Fixtures, 10 which they would invite
the examination of the public.
South side of Bridge street, between Washing
ton and Jefferson.
Orders left at Lnthicums hardware store will
be punctualy attended 10. Jan. 2S-lm
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

q kETCHES of the Irish Bar, by the
- Right Honorable Richard Lalor Shiel, M. p,
with Memoir and Notes, by r. Shelton Macken-
zie, d. &. L.. in two volumes
Poems, by William Gilmore Simms, esq. in
two volumes.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

LNDWARD c. DYER, Importer of Cigars
Ia and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, loO,UO0
washington Club" "Prefata, and I'll S'gio MA
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and others.
ian 3l--tE
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

George Watterston is thought to be compare
lively better in health although his physical con
dition is still such 10 excite the fears of his
friends regarding his recovery. ...
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

IN have lost Land Warrant Certificate tor
100 acres, No. S,222, in favor of Neri d. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith. and Rosanna Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M. Smith, deceased, Of company II, sth
United States Infantry, (Mexican war and which
said certificate assigned to the undersigned
This certificate mailed by Johnston, Brothers
& Co., of Baltimore, on the 18th October 1883 di-
rected to William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. c., and was never received. 1t is my intention
TO apply for duplicate OF this warrant to the com
missioner of pensions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
January Oath, 1854. Jan. 2S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

Patent.-Among the patents issued from the
Patent Office during the past week, is one TO DIR.
Charles G. Page, for Improvement in electro-mag-
netc engines. II was patented in England in
Nav 1851.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
FORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL

EORGE r. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
W LARD'S HOTEL January 26 1854 en-
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
to the world, Washington, d. c., London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal, on or be
fore the lst day of May next, of George p. Fox u
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department, The
business will be transferred from the northeast 10
the southwest corner of the same block Of build
ngs. viz to the store, 25 feet front 1903 feet Deep
No. 32l Broadway, New York city next door to
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs. Seaman l. Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2s-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

lsst- Mr. GEORGE T. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria, is authorized agent 10 re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning.
Nss- Mr.. Z. X LUNDY, bookseller Bridge street,
Georgetown will aci as agent for she Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements
lzS~ GEORGE W. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements,
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

Risley and GOOdall's Variete.-The distin-
gnished American actress Miss Eliza Logan, is
gaining new laurels at this elegant dramatic tem-
pie. Always a favorite in this city, she is now
exceeding in popularity her former fame, and is
in reality creating fHro,e. Her style is of the
highest order of excellence; her voice soft and
musical, though Of great strength, volume, and
compass; her readings truthful and natural; and,
indeed, take her "tor all in ALL she is unequallcd
upon the American boards. We warm in her
praise because we think she is deserving of all
we have said of her, and we advise all theatre
gosrs 10 see her. This evening she appears in
two favore characters, Mrs Haller in "The
Stranger" and Jnliama, in "The Honey Moon
Mr.. Goodall will support her in both pieces, and
this extraordinary bill must attract an over-crowded
house. ~"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
Steamboat Burnt--Terrible Loss of Life

New ORLEANS, Jan. 29.--The steamer Georgia,
from Montgomery. Alabama, took fire on Satur-
day night, and totally destroyed, with most OF
the cargo, consisting of upwards of 900 bales of
cotton.
There were on board the steamer nearly 200
passengers, principally emigrants going TO Texas,
and slaves. Thirty were drowned, and many
Others missing. The loss of property is over
SSO ono
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TO c0RRESP0NnENTS

TO CORRESPONDENTS. ~"
va. Prize Tickets should be returned for re-
newal or payment. .-
E.sJ- All orders from distance for Tickets in
the above or any of the Maryland Lotteries prompt
ly and faithfully filed, and official drawings sent TO
all purchasers. Please address
r. FRANCE Il CO., Managers,
Jan. 3l--2aw1mf Baltimore, Md.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

NEW UNITED STATES GAZETTEER.
IN A new and complete Gazetteer of the United
States, by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, M. D.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Jan. % Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

TOHN A. LINTON, Attorney at Law. has
u removed his Office, to the north side of Lou
isiana avenue, between 9th and 'Hh streets.
Jan 20--iw. 3taw
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
The Proposed City Railroad.--ln the

Ine fTopoScu Suy lne DOaru
of common council on Monday evening, Mr..
Wannall offered the following:
Resolved That the committee before Congress be and
they hereby directed to ask that body not to grant
charters to any private companies for railroad purposes in
this city. .."'
Resolved further That said committee ask that power be
granted this corporation to charter companies for the
purpose laying railroads through the streets and
Of this city.
After warm discussion, the resolutions We're
referred to the committee on improvements-yeas
IL, nays ).
Ii any railroad is to be made over Pennsylvania
avenue, the city corporation should derive some OF
the profits, at least equal in amount TO what is now
derived from omnibuses and other public vehi-
cles, which would be driven of the great thorough
fare by the introduction Of railroad cars, and on
each OF which is now imposed annual tax OF
ten dollars.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

Fire I'm New York.-on Saturday night the
Columbian foundry discovered TO be on ire
and before il was extinguished destroyed the
whole block on Duane, between Centre and Elm
streets. The loss was very heavy, and the suffer
ing great in the extreme. ,.....
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

Bayard Taylor, esq.,. delivered lecture in
Baltimore on last night on the manners, habits,
and condition Of the Arabs.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

rINH PILGRIM FATHERS; or the
Founders of New England in the reign of
James the First with illustrations Just imported
by TAYLOR " MAuRY Bookstore,
Febl Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

CCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds used In the
- District also drawing and painting studies,
very large and fine assortment. For sale low, at
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE'S
Jan &c Bookstore 7th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01

Several Firemen were arrested in Baltimore
on the 30th ultimo for disregarding the regulations.
The apparatus OF the United Company was taken
possession Of by the police.