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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17

TGRAHAM's MAGAZINE for August IS before
us filed with its usual amount of valuable and
interesting reading. The History of George
Washington continues with undated interest,
and msgni6ciently illustrated with a steel
plate engraving of the encampment at Valley
Forge and two spirited wood engravines-one
Of Washington and Capt. r rest inquiring for
the Hessian Picket, the ..other Of Washington
midway between the American and British
army at Princeton. Iris is an interesting
number of highly valuable American work.
Philadelphia SO per annum.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Terrible Explosion at MaysrIIIe.
OF ONE HUNDRED KEGS GUNPowpER.
Several Buildings wholly or PARTIALLY Destroy
ed-RvSry Buildina in Town more OF less
Iujured-ssvsral Persons Injured, but none
Killed.
MArsyILrE, MONDAY, Aug. "A.

MAYSvILLE, MondaV, huB.if'
Yesterday morning, about " O'Clock, our
citizens were aroused from their slumbers oy a
terrific explosion, so loud that it appeared as
il the concentrated thunders Of an age had
been hurled forth over our city.
At first the utmost confusion, terror and dis-
may prevailed, particularly among the female
Inhabitants. and many supposed that the end
Of all things had come, and that they had heard
the last trumpet OF the angel proclaiming that
time should've no longer. For some time but
few v~entured into the streets, which present.
ed a frightfnl scene; The sidewalks covered
with bricks and rocks; the doors and windows
all smashed, and people running TO and fro
frantic; under the impression that a large
number must have been killed.
IIIAfGer the cause of the ruin had been DIS
covered and quiet partially restored. 1t was
found that none was killed, and but few inIu-
red.
The powder magazine contained 300 kegs
of powder, and is supposed to have been hIed
by some devil in human form.
The Mayor has offered a reward Sl,UUoiot
the apprehension and conviction Of those VINO
perpetrated the deed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
cHINA---THE REBELS AND IMpERI-
ALIsTs.

The revolution in China drags its slow length
along. Like chronic disease, its progress is
scarcely perceptible. 1t is perhaps the slowest,
the most lethargic, the most protracted revolu-
ton that ever occurred. 1t may end in three
years or at the day Of judgment 1t is more
likely to continue until the latter, than to be
perfected within the former period. When we
bear in mind the Chinese character, their noto.
rious cowardice, their ignorance Of all the i'm.
plements, appliances, and tactics Of modern war.
fare, the vast extent Of that empire, and its
immense population, it is not wonderful that
the progress Of the rebels should be so slow.
The battles are like the battles of sayages.
Numbers engage, q vast clamor is made, many
guns are fred, thousands Of spears are hurled,
but few persons are killed.
The letters recently received from China
show that the joint attack made By the Amer.
cans and English on the imperialist encamp.
ment, has had most happy effect. Until that
attack was made, all foreigners we're subject to
insult, outrage, and assault, ifthey veniured to
walk or ride out. They we're constantly fred
on, and If the Chinese had been accurate shots,
many Of them would have been killed. Now,
however, since they inflicted Just and mem.
orable punishment on their assailants, they can
go, with impunity, when and where they please.
That assault made by the joint forces of the
Americans and the English, on the Imperialists,
seems TO have impressed the rebels very favor.
ably towards foreigners, particularly Ameri-
cans. When Captain Pearson who was
wounded in that action, died, the rebels fred
guns in honor Of him. The gallant captain
died regretted by all, and his funeral is said to
have been unusually imposing.
The rebels who seem to be moved rs well
by religious elements as by political incentives,
have lately made most pompous and ludicro.
solemn exhibition Of their religious zeal They
have issued, through "Liu, Generalissimo Of
the forces Of the great peaceful heavenly king.
DOM two very pious proclamations, which
seem to have had much effect upon numbers
Of the Canton and Fokien men. They have
thrown inside their idols aud treated their for.
mer system Of religion with Indifference and
contempt The first proclamation contains a
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

TERRIFIC GALE IN Cook COUNTY, TEXAS
Six LIVES LosT-PRoPERTY DESTROYED
On the night of Sunday, the 18th ultmo, soon
after sunset, that part Of Cook county lying
west of Gainesville, was visited by a gale un
paralleled save in the hurricanes of the tropics
Our informant, Mr.. Bean, of Gainesville, states
that the wind came from the west down the
Belknap road, and commenced its devastations
at the first houses in the frontier settlements.
The families Of the Messrs. William and An
drew Howeth, both in one house, were the
greatest sufferers; their house was blown
down, and Mr.. A. Howeth and four Of the chill
dren were killed. Only one child out of both
families escaped. Both Mrs. William and Mrs.
Howeth we're severely injured-the former so
much that her life is in doubt. The houses Of
D. Montague and William c. Twitty were both
unroofed, and even the bed clothes were torn
10 shreds by the force Of the wind The fami.
lies escaped by lying down in the bed of dry
branch. The house Of Mrs. Olive was much
damaged, and Mrs. o. seriously hurt. She
saved her children by placing them in small
cellar under the floor. A Mr.. Rutledge, whose
house was Frustrated, and who was himself
badly wounded by falling timber, noted the
effect OF the storm more particularly than any
one else. The roof Of his house was blown
clear AWAY, and has not yet been found. His
corn, and even onions, we're torn up by the roots,
and in many places the prairie grass was cut
as with scythe. Large rails were driven deep
into the ground, and were broken close at the
surface. Trees, cut for rails, were blown. with
the tops still them, far off into the prairies.
and blocks Of timber bedded in the ground.
we're taken up and carried out Of sight. Wa.
CONS were torn to pieces, and the wheels and
tires broken into fragments. An old gentle.
man residing with Mr.. r., and whose name we
do not recollect, was killed by falling beam.
At GAINESVILLE the storm had mostly spent It's
force, yet several houses we're blown Overcome
Of them containing six persona, none of whom
we're hurt. Mr.. Bean and his neighbors have
several Of the wounded in their houses, whose
families are in distress even for clothing, all
they had having been blown away or utterly
destroyed. There is no estimating the damage
done TO stock. Many cattle and horses have
been found dead, and many with broken limbs.
No doubt the number injured is very great.
Bonham Advertiser.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
MEMORANDA

/. The companies now serving in the depart
ment Of New Mexico, are companies b, ID, +, G.
ii, !, and X, LIST Dragons; companies ID. E, II
and n, I'd dragons; companies d and ID, I'd ar
tlery the Sd regiment Of infantry and compa.
MES 3, Z, ], and X, sth infantry.
The letters Of companies given in the forego.
ing order are those of the companies 10 which The
several officers concerned succeeded, in due
course, by their promotion or appointment. II
any changes have subsequently, been made by
competent authority, il Is not intended TO disturb
them.
3. BY I" Special Orders" No. 90, from the head.
quarters ofihe army, dated June 2s, 1884 officers
belonging 10 companies serving in the department
Of Texas are authorized 10 delay proceeding 10
join till the 18th Of October next.n The troops
serving in Texas are companies A, d, c, F, @,
and /, I'd Dragons the regiment Of mounted rifle
men companies and T, let artillery; comps.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

learned exposition of the true faith, which is,
in all essentials, drawn from the Christian
Bible. The last or supplemental proclama-
ton, declares that it is published "for the pur-
pose of rectifying the popular customs, eradi-
eating corrupt sects and intoxicating the know
ledge of duties towards princes and parents"
The China revolution, like the Washington
monument, will not be finished for some time
to come. 1t could not be slower if it had been
gotten up by subscription.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

MRS. STOVES NEW BOOK.--Sunny
Iu Memoirs of Foreign Lands, by Mrs. H. B.
Stowe, 2 vols, so illustrations, SO.
Life and its Aims, in two parts Ideal Life and
Actual Life, 81.
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 DIR. TwEEDIE
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel of Peace, SO cents
A lamp to the Path, or the Bible in the Heart,
the Home and the Market Place, SO cents.
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow well and Reap
well, SO cents. GRAY d BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
: sTw CHEAP AND PLEASANT

uEaszs5sssaszas excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE. TO aud from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for So only.
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours of 81
a. m. and q p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
GA poaru, 9E ouiy.
For further Information apply to Captain A. D.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY,
Agent of the line ip Washington.
July 1S-d2m*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

HARPER'S MAGAZINE, for July, for
Ii sale at SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Godey's Ladys Book for July. ~ ass
Knickerbocker Magazine, do.
Graham's Magazine, do.
Blackwood's Magazine, do.
Aubrey new book, by Mrs. Marsh.
Womans Love, by Eugene Sue.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tonery line for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Cor Pa. av. and Al ST, Odeon Building.
July eff Msal
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

FINE CATTLE-The Abingdon Democrat was
told some days since by gentleman who has re-
Gently paid that neighborhood visit, that Mr.
Charles A. Smith, residing at Clifton, Russell
county, has 800 head Of cattle, whose average
weight is one thousand pounds. Mr. 8. has been
offered s45 each for the whole lot, but declines
selling for less than $50.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

ID The Petersburg inteligsneer says: On Fri.
day evening Mr.. Bruce, the president OF the Union
Agricultural society of Virginia and North Carroll
ma, in his address, recommended the purchase, by
all means, Of an experimental farm by The society
The next day Sunday twas determined to raise
the sum Of fifteen thousand dollars for the pur.
pose, and on yesterday Monday committee
went TO work spon the business and in an hour
or two obtained subscriptions in the city TO the
amount Of five thousand dollars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
THE MINIATURE sHAKsPEARE, In

THE MINIATURE SHAKESPEARE, In
IL volumes
Ten Nights IN Tap Room, by T. 8. Arthur.
Life and Works of Robert Burns, 4 vols.
German Literature.
Stories of the Irish Peasantry.
French Revolutions, 3 vols.
Masonry and Anti Masonry, by Alfred Crsigh.
Tales of Old Times, translated from the Ger
man.
Chamberss Papers for the People, 6 vols.
Chambers's Miscellany, 10 vols.
The New York Quarterly Review for July.
On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
July Is Bookstors near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

MAGNIFICENT AND IMPORTANT ENTERPRISE
Some of our western exchanges speak OF the
bridge Of the Illinois Central Railroad Company
over the Illinois river at La Salle fully equal to
any structure Of the kind in America. II extends
across from bluff 10 bluff; is more than half mile
long, and seventy feet high, supported by seven
teen massive stone piers and the abutments. The
estimated cost is s75o, 900. The lower floor is for
common vehicles, the upper for cars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

TNHE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF
IL the United Staies,-A Review Of the Discus.
sions in Congress elsewhere, on The site and
plans ofthe Federal city with a Sketch Of the
present position and prospects Also. Remarks
on Monumental Structures and the Smithsonian
Institution. Read Tin part) before the New York
and Maryland Historical Societies. BY Joseph B.
varnum, jr. Second edition, with an Alphabet.
cal Index.
Just published and for sale at the bookstore OF
R. FARNHAM, corner OF 1lih street and Penn.
sylvana avenue. Price 374 cents with map Of
the city; rs cents without map. July IL
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

BALTIMORE AND PoToMAc RAILRoAp.-The CON-
missioners OF this road met at Marlboro on the Sd
inst, Thomas J. Marshall, esq, in the chair, when
il was resolved 10 open books Of subscription TO
emit places in the county, and TO keep them open
until the LIST Of October. The shares are fixed by
the charter al $50 each, and one thousand shares
are required TO be subscribed before the company
can be organized. Two dollars on each share
must be paid at the time of subscription.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

JUDGE Bronson declines the nomina-
ton for Governor, lately rendered him by the
New York "hard" convention.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

AFFAIR OF Ho4or.--We learn from the South
eide Democrat that F. s, Moore, OF Wilmington
North Carolina, was arrested in Petersburg on
Tuesday.evening, satisfactory information having
been lodged with the officers of his intention TO
fight duel with another North Carolinian named
Jones. Mr. Moore was recognized in the sum Of
two thousand dollars to keep the peace for twelve
months. ~
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

Too Much or Coon THse,--Durng the prev.
silence Of the late hot weather there were in our
city several cases Of apainter's colic,' as il is
termed, brought on by excessive indulgence in
soda water, which our druggists serve up 30 deli.
eiously, and which, tskcn 10 moderation, ' as safe
ss IL 10 Observation-Disclosures Sentinel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

PORTLAND HARBoR.-We learn, from the STAT,
efMaine, that Professor Bache, at the request Of
the board oftrade and the city authorities OF Port.
land, has ordered complete survey Of all the
wharves and shores OF the city, where the tide
GIBBS and flows, with view TO an intelligent de-
termination ofthe wharf line of Portland harbor.
MADAME TnnLoN--This accomplished actress
and vocalist, we are assured by the press Of New
York, has retired from tbe stage forever. Her sd.
mirers In this city will regret Chat she did not visit
us bsfor. bidding sdieu 20 the stage
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

WHEAT TRADE IN FREDERICKSBURG TO give
an idea Of what the mil,ers Of that vicinity are
doing this season, the Fredericksburg News states
that one Of them has already takenn II 900 bush
els, 10 say nothing of what he has bought besides
One of them has sold $4,000 bushels in the shape
OF -four and has the cash ready TO buy more.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

DR.. W. B. THozrsoN, suspected of having first
digraced, and then, by the opportunity of his po-
siton as family physician, caused the death Of
Miss Pharr, Of Covington, Va, TO whom he was
engaged TO be married, is again in trouble abou,
the matter. He had Instituted suits for SANDER
against number of persons for remarks made by
them; TO meet which they had the body of the de-
ceased disinhumed and examined, when facts are
said TO have been revealed that establish his
shameful criminality beyond doubt. A warran,
was Immediately issued against him, and he has
been lodged in Jail.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

E,INE DIAMOND JEwELRY.-I am
II constantly receiving and manufacturing to
order new styles OF Diamond and all kinds OF fine
Jewelry and SIlverware, at the lowest New York
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for at in this city or else
where. Please call al the sign Of the Large Spread
Eagle, between a and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue. III. o. HOOD.
n. B-Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired.
Apr Diff '+i.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
I'M. CUMMING,s GREATEsT MoRK.-

nR. CUMMINGS GREATEST WORK.
IL Lectures Romanisn, being illustrations
aud refutations Of the errors Of Romanism and
Tractarianism; one dollar.
Twenty Years in the Philippine Islands, from
the French OF Paul de Ia Gironere, illustrated;
one dollar.
Popular Account Of the Ancient Egyptians,
by Sir ]. @. Wilkinson, two volumes, Ave hundred
illustrations; two dollars. HaIT
Thoughts and Things at Home and Abroad, BY
Elihu Burritt, "the learned blacksmith one
dollar.
Sunny Memories Of Foreign Lands, by Mrs.
Stowe; two dollars.
Vara, "that Charming story" fresh supply.
GRAY ~ BALLANTYN'E,
July 27--3t Seventh stree,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12
MisfMl

DIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT.-The
IL subscriber has in store very handsome Rose
wood Piano, seven octaves, which will be dis
posed of on accommodating terms. Also, for
rent, two fine Instruments
w. C. ZANTZINGER,
DORDEAUX CLARET, RHENIsH Il
ID Moseiie Wines.--40 cases Nathaniel John
sons : Ludor" and Margaux Medoc Clarets, just
received, at So 40 case.
And full assortment of Clarets Of higher grade
as
Focke and Brandenberg's 81. Julien, in pints
and quarts.
Margaux, Pontel Canet, Chateau Leoville
Chateau Larose and Chateau Margaux Clarets.
Henkell and Co.'S Hooks, rex Rudesheimer,
Hockheim, in pints and quarts
Gusenhem, Johannisberger, and Stenwine, Is.
books beute. For sale by
SHEKELL a. BATLY,
No.. 5, opposite the Centre Market
4 CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.
7h street, betsgsen Louisiana ave,ius and street
TuNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAS JUST RE.
u ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; ALSO magnif.
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass; Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c., and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale. VAS ~
g. 8. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov 20-ly (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

PILLAR DOLLARs-We learn from the London
Economist that the Chinese have erected mint
in Canton for coming Spanish pillar dollars of
Charles the Fourth, IT'S" This coin is the
standard Of the Chinese, and the scarcity of il
has induced them 10 coin il, which is rather a
novelty in ninting, thus reproducing old dated
coins. The pillar dollars have always commanded
premium with the Chinese, though intrinsically,
worth less than the Mexican dollar.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-12

A NOBLE ExAMPLE-The Stanton Spectator of
yesterday states that, although the recent vote in
Allegheny county for subscription of SOS, 600 to-
the Central railroad was unsuccessful, the friends
of the road ,aised by private subscription, i'll
week, s23,4oo, and have by this time doubtless
added considerably to that amount. The Spectator
says it is believed that 100000 will be raised by
the efforts now making in the counties Of Poca-
hontas, Bath, and Allegheny, which with the Rich
mond subscription and the States proportion, will
be very seasonable lift TO the company,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

of the companies employing more :han hund-
red hands during winter; but the farming land
in that vicinity, is said to be not as good as else
where. Every where people inquire about 1'rav-
erse bay, and there can be no doubt that the
very favorable unanimous report OF those who
have Just visited it with me, will bring in hund-
reds of families from Canada, New York, and
Michigan. There is already strong talk of build
ing grist mill tho not 1000 bushels of wheat
will be harvested this season.
One person returning with me, saw ice as thick
as writing paper, and another saw signs OF frost
while we were there, between the 18th and 18TH
of this month; but nothing was in the least ln-
jured by the frost, and the first pleasant warm
days we experienced in this month, were spent
at Traverse bay Last night We had to lie by in
lake st. Clair, to tighten the propeller before
passing the flats, and all agree that it was cold
er night than any during our stay at Traverse
bay. There is a blacksmith at the Mission, and
another across the bay, where boot-maker is
much wanted the old mission being supplied
with one who charges 1926 for coarse boots.
Those who move must take farming utensils
with them, and shall take clothing, groceries,
and other necessaries with me to last for several
years. My reason for so doing, people will learn
when they get there. There are only few
sheep on the peninsula, and stocking yarn has
been sold for l,5O per pound. Common cows
sell for $35 and $40, and even $50; pigs three
days old for dollar per head, and oxen cannot
be bought. Common Indian ponies bring $l0O
per span and scarce at that. So scarce are teams
that ploughing with a yoke of oxen costs $3.50
per day, and consequently farming is done SLOW
eny Mr.. Wait, at the Mission, can wood
plougbs well, but every person should take ex-
ira points and land-sdes, to wear out his
ploughs.
If there are any persons, or families, desiring
to 60 to Traverse bay, four or five weeks hence
and will address the subscriber at Howell Mich
they will be informed within day of the time
when large boat will leave Detroit and 60 to
the bay without transhipment.
The expense will be assessed in proportion to
the number of persons going up, and as we shall
engage propeller, any amount of animals car
be taken along. II. K. ScHETTERLY.
Detroit Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

AN Iowa JURY's VERDIcT.-We got the fol-
lowing humorous account of the way they do
things in Iowa, from an up-river paper:
A few days since an old topper died rather sud-
denly. The coroner, in consequence, held an in.
quest, listened to the testimony of physician,
and was about rendering verdict Water on
the brain," when Mr.. Slocum Popplepois "riz
to object.
"Mr. Coroner. have known the deceased for
ten mortal years, and know he has never seen
a sober moment in all that time. To say that
such man can die with 'water on the BRAIN is
therefore blamed nonsense. 1t can't be did g.
Cause why? He never took any into his sys.
tenn. The true verdict, Mr. Coroner, should be
gin, rum or brandy on the BRAIN but as can.
not get such verdict am willing to split the
difference-sompromise- bring in verdict
as follows: Died from the effects of brandy anc
water on the BRAIN"
The verdict was so recorded!