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HOW TO BREAK DOWN THE FREE
SOILERs AND ABOLITIONIsTs.

Courage will oftentimes conquer superior
numbers, while timidity and cowardice, even
though well equipped and mighty in strength
will as often fall victims to an inferior, but
Drawer band. These things should be borne il
mind by those gallant and patriotic democrats
rom the non.slaveholding States who voted fo,'
The Nebraska bill, and against whom so fear
full an outcry has been raised by the freesoilers
and abolitionists. Many such are candidates
for reelection, and their elections are rapidly
approaching. Congress will soon adjourn and
they will return home to make arrangements
for the coming contest. They will in some
cases find an organized opposition, maddened
by fanatcism and clamoring for vengeance
The way to meet such an opposition is not with
blanched cheek and trembling limbs, not with
penitential tears and promises of amendment
Nor should they be met with soft persuasions
and gentle remonstrances. They should be
met with stout heart and brave defiance.
1t is unwise to attempt to gain over such q
mob by concessions. Give them an inch 2and
they take an ell. Tinidity will not awaken
their mercy nor will soft words turn away their
wrath. The more resoute the resistance to
them, the more successful will that resistance
be. Instead, indeed, of waiting to be attacked
the attack should be made on them. They can
not face bold attack They cannot stand up
before the truth.
When the gallant Nebraska democrats from
the free States shall return to their homes and
make their appeal to the people, it will be found
that the nti.Nebraska men will not have every.
thing their own way The character, ability,
and high position of these gentlemen, if aided
BY proper courage, will not fail to make their
impression. They will 60 prepared to refute
the assertions, expose the misstatements, and
demolish the feeble arguments of their oppo
nents.
The freesoilers and abolitionists have been
busy for months past in scattering falsehoods
and. demonstrations over every part of the
country. They have imposed, doubtless, on
many ignorant but well-meaning persons, who
will readily abandon them as soon as their minds
can be broua hit under the influence of truth
Those who have been trusted by the people
with representative power, and TO whom they
are accustomed to look for information and
guidance, can, when they return home, do
much by their speeches and conversation to
bring about this desirable result All that is
needed to accomplish this result is frmness,
effort, and perseverance.
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Ba5> The closing scenes of Congress are
watched with much interest by politicians,
lobby members, and crowds of others who are
actuated by no other motive than that of ordi,
nary curiosity. But there is large class OF
persons who watch these proceedings with in
who have private bills and claims before Con-
gress. Many of them have been doomed to
disappointment year after year. Many of them
have for long period Of time devoted all their
means, and all their time to the prosecution OF
these claims. They have grown gray and grown
poor in their efforts to get them through. That
some of these claims are unjust, is quite as
certain as that others are just and proper. That
unjust claims ought not to be aided by sym.
pathy for age and commisseration for poverty,
is equally certain. Every claim should stand
on its own merits. But while bad claims
should be promptly rejected, good claims
should be as promptly allowed. There is no
more melancholy spectacle than an aged man
or an infrm woman, with children and grand
children dependent on them, engaged year
after year in efforts to get their claims through
Congress. After awhile it becames mono,
mania, and they can think, and talk about
nothing else.
tits to be regretted that their claims are not
promptly decided, either the one way or the
other. In many cases, such has been the
amount of time and money expended in their
prosecution, that even when allowed, success
is no compensation for the wear and tear of
feeling, the consumption of time and the ex-
penditure of money.
If their business is not dispatched early in
the session, but left to its last days, there are
ten chances to one that it will be passed over
for there are always important measures Of
general interest and great Importance that
claim precedence over them.
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The Great Piano and M u.ic e .t.bIIshms
HORACE WATERS,

No. 1913 Broadway, Neac York.
TNHE best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
III deons.-T. Gilbert q Co.'s Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos, with or without the Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthese instruments is too well known TO need
further commentator. Gilber's Boudoir Pianos
elegant instrument for small rooms. HalIet &
Cumstons Pianos, Of the old established firm OF
Hallet 81 Co. Mr. W., being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him. having great power oftone and
elasticity of touch. 1893 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos at great bargains.
Prices from $50 to sl75. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELoDEONS.
Goodman a. Baldwin's Patent Organ Melodeons,
with tco banks Of keys-a sweet and powerful in
strument. Prices from SIS TO 5000. S. d. 81 H.
w. Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins unrt-
vailed Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutiuas, vioIins
Brass instruments. &C. &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos aud Melodeons at factory prices. 12l
per cent. discount TO clergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the prooucts Of the great
masters Of both the American and European con
tnents, and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication OF the choice and popular
pieces Of the day Dealers in Music and Teach
ers of Seminaries wishing TO purchase aoy music
published, OF make arrangements for continu ned
supplies OF Mr.. Watcrss new issues will find II 10
their interest TO call or forward their orders Mu-
sic sent TO any part Of the Union or Canadas, post
age free.
, Apr i--d3m HORACE WATERS.
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natural and uncultivated state The treaty
permitted the erection of saw mills in order to
prepare wood for market, but it expressly pro
iibited the establishing by the English of any
plantation of sugar, coffee, cocoa, or other like
articles or Of any fabric or manufacture by
mills or other machines, and states as reason
tor these prohibitions that all the lands being
indisputably acknowledged to belong to Spain
no settlements of that kind, or the population
which would follow, could be allowed This
treaty covered the whole ground Great Britain
pretended to endeavor to execute it. But
many of her subjects remained on the Mosquito
coast, and England, so farfrom disavowing them,
continued her protection until Spain lost her
rights in that quarter when she lost her colo
MES by revolution.
The Spanish American colonies were unable
to make efficient opposition to English rapacity
and were forced to submit to the Mosquito
Protecorate, which was not only deliberate
outrage, but q gross insult. Looking to the
acquisition of California, England perceived
river was far south of the territory occupied
by the Mosquito Indians; and the town OF
San Juan, situated at its mouth, had always
been in the possession Of the State of Nicara
qua. But, Notwithstanding all this, Great
Britain claimed the town and the left bank OF
the river on behalf of the Mosquito Indians,
and took POSSESSION of it with an armed force
This brought the subject to the notice of our
government, and became one Of the elements
of the Clayton Bulwer treaty Of 1850. By the
FIRST article Of that treaty, Great Britain
abandoned the Mosquito Protectorate for
third time, and yet she still persists in adher
ing to it in order to annoy our commerce and
interrupt our communication with the Pacific.
The Clayton-Bulwer treaty provides at the very
outset that neither of the contracting parties
shall occupy or fortfy, or colonize, or assume,
or exercise, any dominion over Nicaragua, Co.'S
ia RIGA, the Mosquito coast, or any part of Cen
trail America" Yet the British still adhere to
the Protectorute, and still claim San Juan as
part of the Mosquito kingdom. We have never
heard that the Mosquito king or the Mosquito
indians make any such claim, and we trust
that our government will never recognise the
insoent demand of British arrogance. The
Mosquito Protectorate never had valid exis-
tence, and England has repeatedly renounced
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the people, sent by his father, the proprietor Of
Carolana, for the purpose of exploring his grant,
as well as of the accounts Of other travellers
and Of Indian traders.
The most curious and interesting portion of
the whole work is the fifth chapter, which details
/" a new and curious discovery and relation Of
an easy communication betwixt the river
Meschacebe and the South sea, which sepa-
rates America from China by means of several
large rivers and lakes, with description of the
coast of said sea to the straits of Uries as
also of rich and considerable trade to be
carried on thence to China, Japan, and Tar
tary."
This caption is followed by caption of the
route, perhaps sufficiently in detail to be per-
fectly Ineligible, were not the map missing,
to which the author frequently refers. "If
might be a great convenience" he says, of
this country, if ever it comes to be settled, that
there is an easy communication Herewith, and
the south sea, which lies between America and
China, and that two ways: By the north branch
of the great yellow river, by the natives called
the river of the Massortes, which has course
of 500 miles, navigable to its head or springs,
and which proceeds from ridge of hills some.
what north OF New Mexico, passable by horse,
foot, or wagon, in less than half day. On the
other side are rivers, which run into a great
lake, that empties itself by another great navi-
gable river into the south sea. The same may
be said of the river Meschouay, up which our
people have been, but not so far as the Baron de
Hontan, who passed on it above 300 miles almost
due west, and declares it comes from the same
ridge of hills above mentioned, and that divers
rivers from the other side soon make large
river, which enters into vast lake, on which
inhabit two or three great nations, much more
populous and civilized than other Indians, and
out of that lake great river disembogues itself
into the south sea, which is doubtless the same
with that aforementioned, the heads of the
two rivers being little distant from each othern
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Ups and Downs.-The sojourners at our city

Ups and DOwns.-The sojourners at our city
hotels are familiar with the modest tone in which
the words "New York Herald" tribune"
Times" Baltimore Sum-" "National Intelligent
GER" Union &c. fall upon their ears from
respectable elderly gentleman in the newspaper
line. AT break of day you NAV find him al the
railroad depot, with his bundle Of these maps Of
busy life" at breakfast time he is II the hotel
ready 10 exchange his commodities for the ready
cash. and again midnight draws near you will
still find him pursuing the even tenor of his way,
pressing his sales. We have observed him for
many years going regularly through this routine.
Many wonder if he ever sleeps. Ii "eternal vigi-
lance is the price OF liberty" he is entitled 10 the
largest that may be had Acuriosity is often mani
tested 10 know his history. Some say that he has
by dint of such unliring industry and persever-
ance laid up something handsome for rainy
day."
One morning last week, as the Hon. Lewis d.
Campbell, of Ohio, was passing from the break
fast room at the National with his morning
mail, this veteran newsvender met him al the foot
of the flight of steps near the Office. His eye
caught the title Cincinnati Gazette"t to paper in
Mr.. C.'s hand and, with peculiar expression, he
remarked
..Ah The old Cincinnati Gasaten'
Mr.. Campbell halted, observing, You have it
not in your packageT
mo; bur took il once"
Mr.. Campbell. When?"
sin 1928, when Charles Hammond was editor,
and | was in the firm Of Darlington IL Wells,
wholesale merchants, Main street. Cncnna,w
Mr.. Campbell. Il recoleci The firm, for l
was then printers devil in The Gasate Office,
and faithfully through wintry storms carried the
paper to yon. We are living monuments OF The
ups and downs Of life! -
Here strange expression passed over the
countenance Of Wells, and Mr.. c.. fearing that he
might awaken unpleasant "reminiscences in con-
nexion with his change of fortune, Jeff, with a
God give you success your energy deserves il y
How illustrative OF the changes of tickle for
tune The carrier-boy Of the news of that day
TO the wholesale merchant is now a member of
the American Congress, and the wholesale mcr-
chant now carries the newspapers TO him!
Tufeli oe,,nsr
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MisfflIamf0ns.

II E.--The Subscriber would respectfully,
il inform his friends and the public that hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice. and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctualy in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply GUS
toners with any quantity required soithoM change
0prrce during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention
Patterson 81 Marin, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
2. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
v. Harbaugh, 7h and G streets.
hdwel q Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street.
T. G. McIntire, 7th and streets.
W. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and II
street.
William Lord 9Th and G streets.
]. w. Nairn New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
Th streets.
A. 9. Ridgeley Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and Goth streets.
DR.. ]. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
z. M. i. King, and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard
G. P. Wannal New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r: Holmead Maryland avenue and 7th street
w. w. Drth, ID street. next TO Trinity Church.
J. w. Sothoron d Co., Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and full sap
ply guaranteed.
Notice of hange Of residence, if given at the
office instead otto the driver, Will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, If notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended to.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner F and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. L. j. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of + and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
IL Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity.per
day. to the Office or any of the places above named
March a.
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For the Sentinel.
Old Account Of the Route between the Mis-
slssIppi and the Pacific.

sissippi and the Pacific.
have in my possession an old work con.
tanning much curious and interesting informa-
ton, the character Of which may be conectured
from the copious title, which append.
The book is divided into six chapters, pre-
ceded by an elaborate preface, and followed by
an appendix, sketching history Of European
discovery in the Gulf Of Mexico. In the pre-.
face the author claims for the English the first
discovery Of the Mississippi, and then proceeds
with the discussion mentioned in the title page
Four of the chapters furnish minute account
of the Mississippi throughout its course, from
the mouth to the source, the names of the
various rivers entering it, and view Of the
productions and capabilities Of the country
One chapter sketches plan for governing the
colonies by Congress Of deputies from each.
or the fifth, | send you the caption, with a
short extract.
Should this communication prove acceptable,
it will be followed by others, containing OK.
tracts from other portions Of the book.
TITLE.
A Description Of the English Province Of Caro-
lana, by the Spaniards, called Florida, and
by the French La Louisiana, also OF the great
and famous river Meschacebe or Mississippi,
the FIVE vast navigabe lakes of fresh water,
and the parts adjacent, together with an &C
count Of the commodities of the growth and
production Of the said province, and pre-.
face containing some considerations on the
consequences OF the French making settle
ment there. BY Daniel Coke, esq, London.
Printed for B. Cawse, l722.
In the preface, the writer states that the
sources from which his information is derived
consist Of the journals and itineraries taken by
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BOSWELL ACADEMY.
PoHr Miles, fran Stannfon, Virginia,

BY VIM. Is. JOHNSON.
TT,HE NEXT SESSION OF THIS School
Il will commence on the LIST Of September and
continue ten months, with a vacation Of two
weeks al Christmas.
This is strictly Boarding School, no day pupils
being TAKEN and the number of boarders is limited
10 twenty.
Besides the ordinary English branches, 10 which
particular attention is gwen any OF the following
subjects will be taught, according the selection
of the pupils, the desire Of the parent guar,
dian, viz:
The Latin and Greek Languages,
The French, Spanish, and Italian languages
Mathematics,
Natural and Moral Philosophy,
Chemistry,
Civil Engineering. theory and prsctice)
in all oil the above schools, except the Greek
and Italian languages and Chemistry, the pripci.
pal Is graduate OF the University Of Virginia
and he trusts that also several wears experiences
as civil engineer has qualified him 10 give
valuable instruction 10 a class in civil enei-
neering,
Terms two hundred dollars. payable half in I'D.
vance and half on the LIST of February, for board,
tuition, fuel, lights, and washing, per session Of
ten months.
REFERENCES:
Prof Gessner Harrison, University Of Virginia
Col. T. II. Smith, Virginia, Military Institute
RI Rev. Bishop Meade, Clark county.
r. Rev. Bishop Johns, WILLIAMSBURG.
Rev. r. H. Philips, Sisunton.
Rev. T. T. Castlemsn, Stanton.
Hon. @ ii. Lee, Clarkrburg.
Gen. J. II. Cooke, Fluvanpa.
II. w. Tomln, esq, King William.
q. N. Johnson, esq, Richmond.
Beverly Tucker, esq, Washington
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Staunton
Posr orrIcE, srAuNToN, Va
july 4-dtSlcp
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Penn. avenue, between 9th and 7th sts.. next
Todds Hat Store Sen 21-lf
ENOREsT HOUsE---At Budd's Lake, on
JIG schooley's Mountain.-This house in situ
ate on Schooley's Mountain, in the county Of Nor.
ris, New Jersey, three miles from the Stan.
hope Station Of the Morris and Essex Railroad,
and eight miles from Schooley's Mountain Springs
It's situation for forest shade and beautiful scenery
is believed to be Of the most desirable in this
State. IL stands on the shore Of large lake of
pure, clear, cold water which furni shes 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 wear
and IL large enough 10 comfortably accommodate
at least eighty guests, and has been newly and
thoroughly furnished.
Ample and suitable provision for horses and car
riages have also been made. There is daily mail
from New York TO Slanhope the nearest post
Office. Guests 10 this house, via the Morris and
Essex Railroad, viii leave the Railroad at Stan.
hope.
The proprietors being determined TO spare no
exertions or expense which can conduce 10 the
comfort and satisfaction Of their guests respect.
fully solicit share Of public patronage.
Hudd's Lake, N. j., May IL, 1854.
July 6-1m J. N. SHARP & co.
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CONGRESS-.

The Senate, as well as the House Of Repre-
sentatives, were in session last night when our
paper was put to press-at ten oclock-witb
every prospect Of continuous session until
to-day noon, the time fixed for the adjournment
zine die.
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DORDEAUX CLARET, RHENIsH &

DORD FAUX CLARET, RHENIsH &
I'D Moselie Wines.-40 cases Nathaniel John
sons {" Ludorn and Margaux Medoc Clareis, just
received, at SO 40 a case
And a full assortment of Clarets Of higher grade
as
Focke and Brandenbergs ST. Julien, in pints
and quarts.
Margaux, Pontel Csnet Chateau Leovi,le.
Chateau Larose and Chateau Margaux Clarets.
Henkell and Cos Hooks, rex Rudesheimer,
Hockhein, in pints and quarts.
Gusenheim, Johanni>berger, and Stenwine, Is.
books beute. For sale by
SHEKELL & BAILY
No. 5, opposite the Centre Market.
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HARPERs GAZETTEER, Nos. / and 2, have also
been laid before by the liberal hand Of Col Joe.
The work is to be completed in len numbers. II
is one OF the requisites OF the present time, and
should find its way, as il doubt WILL into every
library in the country.
For sale at J. Shingtons.
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JORDAN'S SPRINGS.
FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA.

FhEDEHIOh OOOHII, FIhuINId,
nNE AND A HALF MILES FROM
" Stephenson's Depot, on the Harper's Ferry
aud Winchester railroad. Passengers leaving
Washington city and Baltimore in the morning
trains, arrive in time 10 dine For more than 40
years invalids have resorted TO these waters In
govt, rheumatism. dspepsis, dropsy, liver diseases,
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. Syringe now open for the re-.
ception Of visitors. Address--Jordsn's Springs.
Stephenson's Depot, Frederick county, VIRGINIA
E. @. & r. M. JORDAN a. BRO.
June 2s--d2m
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GENTLEMEN'sFURNisHING GOODS,
VI very desirable for hot weather, embracin9
most OF the articles usually found in weIlordered
establishments A large and varied assortment
now on hand n moderate prices wholesale and
retail, at LANES .thl
Gentlsmen's Furnishing Store
June ls--dlmh Penn. aye, near ~ street
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De Bows RrvrKw for August, has been sent by
Frsnck Taylor, at whose store copies can be pro.
cured. We have no mood TO recommend this OK.
cellent work
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NOR SALE, A THREE-sTORY BRICK

II House and Lot on New York avenue, near
7lh street and opposite the mark et- house. The
building contains store-room and commo.lious
dwelling, and is good stand for business; il has
recently been put in firstraie order. Possession
given Immediately. For terms which will be very
easy, apply 10 JAMES J. MILLER,
Real Estate Agent,
Nav lift Over Selden, Wiihers 81 Co.
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ZINE DIAMOND JEWELRY.I an

LNNE DIAMOND JEWELRY.-I am
IL constantly receiving and manufacturing to
order new styles Of Diamond and all kinds of fine
Jewelry and Sllverware, at the lowest New York
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for at other city or else
where Please call at the sign Of the Large Spread
Eagle, between Al and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue. H. o. HOOD.
n. B-Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired.
Apr o6-tf