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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

60 The intermediate P1ace.--Thc Rev. DR..
Tustin will preach discourse "the intermediate
place. Sunday afternoon next 81 o'clock in the ID
Presbyterian Church, (the Rev. Mr. Echerds,) New
York avenue, near 18th street. Mar Is
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
THE MEXICAN COMMISSION.

The National Intelligeacer, OF the 10th INST,
in reply to our inquiry for light in relation to
an alleged desire on the part OF Mr.. Commis-
sioncr Paine to send an agent to Mexico to
procure testimony, and of his having been over
ruled, very courteousy offers US information
upon another point in relation to It. lhe ex-
tract in the L,telligencer from the message OF
General Taylor shows that he suggested that
counsel should be employed; but it does not
show by whom rejected, and more particularly
whether the fact referred to by us had actually
occurred. AS we understood it, there was no
question as to the right Of the commission to
send an agent; it was only the necessity or pro-
priety which was contested.
The kindness Of the LRte'ligencer, though,
doubtless well meant, leaves us still greatly In
the dark, as to the point II qucstionNwhich
is, that one Of the commissioners enter tanned
the belief that an agent could and ought to
be sent. which was resisted by the other two.
We know not how it is; but If true, the com.
missioner whose watchtulness sought to guard
the public rights is entitled to much credit.
1t would appear by the article quoted in the
Iatelligencer, that the Washington Union gave
General Taylor the credit of believing that all
Of the commissioners appointed would be of
the stamp of Mr.. Paine and act as counsel for
the United States, and that the Inteiligcncer at
the time convicted the Union Of its mistake in
o,,torto;n;ney such n belief,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

A CARBIDE. Geo. A. Dyer offers his
IN professional vervices TO the public. Office
and residence at Judge Bibb's, corner of 9th and
f streets Mar I-dlm.
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gs5- We noticed a few days since new edi

Bog We noticed few days since new edi-
ton Of the great lyrical poet Of the age, Camp
bell, recently published by Phillips, Sampson
4 Co., of Boston, and for sale here at Taylor u
Maury's. 1t contains fifty more poems than
any other edition, and among them some of
the sweetest things the poet ever wrote, but re-
iected by him in consequence of some sup
posed imperfection. 1t is said that the only
poem of Campbell which satisfied him entirely
was the yaledictory Of j. p. Kemble.
From the poems now just collected in the
edition before US, we copy the following beau
tiful verses, which seemto US in the poets very
best style: .
+ To Beautiful Jewish Girl Of Altoona.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
AWARD OF PRIZE FOR SELECTED
PLAY.

Our readers will most probably recollect
that Miss Heron, last spring, offered five hun
dred dollars cash, and one thousand dollars
contingent upon its success, for the best play
which should be offered to her prior to the lst
of December last.
She had made her selection before leaving
for California, but among the very large num-
Der offered there we're many presenting such
strong claims as TO cause some hesitation, and
she desired the interval during the voyage to
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

NOR THE SPRING TRADE Linen
II Cambria Handkerchief. large sales
OF Linen Cambria handkerchief the past season
warrant us in presenting To our customers very
large assortment this spring, and, we think, nj
very low prices.
STEVENSS Sales Room,
Mar 1o-3teodif Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
rAKE NoTIcE.-Housekeepers and

.V1AKE MOTTO E.--Housekeepers and
i others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are OF the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort
mcnt and supply always on hand
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
, Paints, Brushes ra
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentne, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, vases
Earthenwaro, Britannia ware,
Glass, &cp &C., Sc.
Goods sent TO any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers viii do well TO call
o. s. WHIT nESEY,
It'll street,
Opposite Selden g. Withers's Bank.
Mar 10 (Star.) Ws&
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

NTEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR AND
IN MAURYS.-Thesauruso OF English Words
by Peter Mark Roget
Orr's Circle Of the Sciences, Nos. and 2.
The Constitutional Textbook, containing SC.
lectons from the writings of Daniel Webster.
The Cooks Own Book and Housekeepsrs' Re.
giser Bookstore, near 9th street.
Mar is
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

RsS- Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Eighth street, between and 1.-The Rev. James A. Dun
can, pastor will preach In this church tomorrow tabbatlD
ut II o'clock, a, m, and ~, pm. Mar is
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
To conclude with The drama, entitled
IT IL III u "A GO III L IT II.

Prices OF admission Dress circle and parquetts,
So reserved seats cents orchestra seats cents
my circle rs cents third tier so cents oolored gallery
rs cents; private boxes, SIS. . 5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Unfortunate Occurrence.

A letter from Maj. j. NJ. McCue to friend at
this place, gives the following particulars Of de-
structve fire on his farm near Mt. Scion, on Sat-
urday last, by which he lost probably seven hun
dred dollars worth of grain. 1t is astonishing that
we are not called upon to record accidents Of this
kind more frequently, 50 careless and inattenlive
are farmers generally in the management Of their
threshing machines. Maj. McCue writes:
SPY one of those unforeseen visitations of Prov
idence, was saved some labor on yesterday at
ternoon, in thrashing some of my wheat. had
one of the thrashing and cleaning machines built
by c. Pitts of Buffalo, New York, belonging to
my neighbor, Nimrod Showalter, at work, that
went on very well from early morn to about T..
NJ, thrashing on the hill just above the house and
by the orchard, when we were all startled by the
cry of fire, and in twinkling large rick of
wheat, with the butt of second, and an immense
straw rick and the thrash-box of the machine, the
sheets Sc. were ascending in one mighty flame
towards heaven.
"The horses, eight in number, were with great
risk and difficulty saved from burning, but foru-
nately either tore loose themselves or were extr-
Gated before they were injured. | went up on TO
the terrace, whence had full view of the whole
scene, and it was grand one, indeed, and fear
full at the same time, for the shocked grain stood
close around, and the stubble being as dry as tin
der caused the flames TO spread rapidly.
"Yet the people nOcked in, to the number of one
hundred and fifty, al least, from the village where
an auction was going on, and with the use of a
big plough soon surrounded the devouring element.
"The fire originated from friction of the tumb-
ling shaft, that through carelessness was left
covered with shattered grain and left unoited |
lost in grain, straw &C., about $3.50 or $780,
The thrashed grain had all been taken to MILL
Showalter's loss is near $500 in his machine
and it is great pity for him. The fire is smoul-
dering yet Twas very fortunate circumstance
that it was no worse. If the grain had been at
my barn and the fire had occurred there, it must
have swept our house and everything, the wind
being exactly in that directions"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Railroad ErnIId.

A stupendous fraud has recently been commit
ted in New York city by man named Schuyler,
President of the New York and New Haven
Railroad Company. This man was a sort OF
Railroad king, and had the confidence of the pub
lie to an unlimited extent. Taking advantage oil
his position, and pressed by the want OF funds to
carry on his operations, he issued spurious stock
TO the amount of two millions of dollars. The
papers are discussing the question whether the
holders of the ''bogus" script shall lose the a
mount of their investment, or the loss be sustained
by the entire company. Schuyler has not been ar
rested doubts being expressed as to whether his
crime is punishable, and no attempts have been
made to determine his whereabOuts.-He may
have fled to Canada, or still be luxurating In his
palace in Fourteenth street." In the mean time
stocks have deprecated, and credit has been sha,
ken to its centre. How many other Railroad
Companies have been over-issuing, nobody knows.
Schuyler is a grandson of General Schuyler, OF
Revolutionary fame, and consequently nephew
of the widow Of Alexander Hamilton. His bro
Their and other persons are implicated with him in
this and similar frauds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

GRAND JURY Room ScENE.-The New Or
leans Delta gives an account of the proceedings
before the Federal Court Grand Jury in reference
to the Fillibusers. Gen. Quitman was summon
ed to testify as witness, and on appearing was
received with studied respect and politeness AS
soon as the ardor of mutual admiration subsidized
the District Attorney handed the General aPrint-
ed circular which purported to contain report o.
a meeting relative TO the island of Cuba. lie IN
spected the document very coolly, and then said
"Gentemen: | have no knowledge of any aci
or speeches of the character referred to- or OF any
other contemplating a revolutionary movement In
the Island of Cuba, in which have not partici-
pated to as great an extent as any other person.
have done nothing, however, which, IN my
judgment, is either lawless or dishonorable. My
conscience is clear on these points. But, after
the interpretations that have recently been given
to the law, submit it to your sense of honor, JUS
tice, and propriety, if can be expected to answer
any questions relating TO s'lch movements or pur-
poses"
"Certainly not" remarked several of the jurors
'Hf it is Your pleasure then, gentlemen, will re
tire. :" said the General. .'Yuu can 60" said the
foreman, as if he regretted 10 part with the Gen
eral +; and thereupon the gallant gentleman bowed
himself out.
General Quiman was, however, subsequently
arrested by order of the Court and compelled with
others to rive bonds TO respect the neutrality laws
which he did under protest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
BrIbing Congressmen,

The charge preferred by Mr.. Clingman, that
large sums Of money had been offered to members
of Congress TO vote for the bill extending Colts
patent for his celebrated pistols, has taken nobody
by surprise. Unfortunately the country has come
10 regard Congress as body of men not above
the corrupting influence of gold, and if the testi
mony of such mon as MIR. Venable, of North Car
olma and Col Benton is worth anything, bribery
of members is not uncommon. Mr.. Clingman
merely alleges that an attempt at bribery was
made in this case-it will be we'll for the good
name of the country if it should turn out that none
of the members pockoted the money. Our Rep
resentative, Mr.. Lecher, is doing himself credit
by urging thorough investigation of the matter.
He is chairman Of the Committee of nvestiga-
ton, and we may calculate upon an honest and
fearless exposure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Agricultural Fair.

The Agricultural Fair will be held in Rich
mond in October next, and we would suggest TO
the faimers of our county, that Old Augusta is
expected to carry the day in all the agricultural
departments. Are they making the preparations
necessary to accomplish this result? lfnot, we
would advise them TO commence operations at
once. Let the cattle be well fed and cared for (;
the horses stalled and curried and brushed down
daily the butter and cheese, and the scores OF
other little articles that will be on exhibition
carefully preserved in the best possible order, and
our word for it, the farmers of our county will OBJ
tain full share Of the prizes and premiums. AT
the last Fair they came out among the first, with
out any preparation, and promised great things for
the future. In order to fulfil the expectations Of
the public, as wellas their own promises, let them
commence at once to prepare for the approaching
exhibition. Agriculmrists in other portions Of
the State are making ready for the generous con-
| test and we must bestir ourselves if we wish to
be the victors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

GOLD FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The Dan Francis
CO Commercial Advertiser of the 5th ult, gives
the total amount of the shipments of gold from
California by steamers to the Atlantic States for
one year in round numbers as ftly-four millions
of dollars! This does not include the amounts
sent to other paris of the world by sailing vessels,
nor does it take into consideration the amount car
ried home by individuals privately. -.
The Alta Californian says that the "condltlon
and prospects of California, so far as her mineral
resources are concerned. were never better than
they are at present. Tales that appear almost
fabulous. reach us every day from all parts of the
mining region, and the idea that the mines OF
California are nearly exhausted, as some OF the
Atlantic papers have been specializing, is most
conclusively falsifed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
The Foreign News.

The late news from Europe confirms the pre-
vious report that the Russian forces were In the
act of retiring from the Turkish Prncipalities.-
This movement on the part Of the Gar has been
caused probably by some want of success In his
operations land by desire to conciate Austria and
prevent her taking sides actively against him.
But it by no means indicates that the war is
drawing to close. All parties seem to be has
tening to the Crimea, which will hereafter be the
seat of war. There the Russians will be on their
own territory, and can fight to better advantage,
and the contest may be indefinitely protracted.-
The allies at first demanded merely that Russia
should retire from the territory Of Turkey, but
they now insist upon having such material guar
antses as shall secure the further peace Of Eu-
rope. These guarantees, says the Baltimore IL
rnerieGn, ''would deprive Russia of her power,
drive her back to the North, and render her pow
eress in the future. To such humiliation as this
Russia can hardly be expected to consent whilst
she still stands intact and almost uninjured. If
she makes peace on any such conditions it must
be forced on her, and therefore we say the war
has scarcely yet begun"
A correspondent OF New York paper, writing
from Consiantinople in June, says, the British
troops reviewed there on the LIST of that month
presented splendid appearance, every man in
several regiments being at least six feet high
Sir S. DeRedcliffe, the British Minister, says the
correspondent, is now virtually King of Turkey
British troops will soon occupy every fortified
place in the country, and already have possession
of the island of Gambia, as the first nstalment of
pay for services rendered The Turkish popula-
ton are said to feel great dislike for them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

eS, The following is an account of the way the
Fourth of July was celebrated at Montague, Mas
sachusetts A more ridiculous exhibition perhaps
never took place:
Nothing was done here till afternoon, when,
between three and four o'clock, there was mock
slave-hunl. A poor fugitive was seen to run for
dear life, pursued by possee on horseback and
on foot, armed with bludgeons and pistols, who at
length succeeded in capturing him. But the spec
lators nterfered now, and quickly rescued the fu-
gitive, and pulled his pursuers from their horses
and set them to fleeing in turn, while their pris-
oner was set free. Then were seen four effigies
(of Pierce, Douglas, Loring and Halet) slowly
borne along, to the mournu tolling of the BELL to
a galows erected in the wide angle of the street,
where they were suspended by the neck until
dead" A fire was then hndled beneath them
and soon they were converted TO ashes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

The CHURcHwELL AND CULLoM DIFFTcUL,
rY.-Gen. Culom, of Tennessee, publishes in the
National In,elligencer, a long reply to the recent
card of his colleague, Mr. Churchwell, in relation
to the difficulty that occurred between them in
the House of Representatives. In regard to the
circumstances attending the affray, Gen. G. pro
duces the certificates of several members and O.
theirs TO the fact that Mr.. Churchwell drew pis
tol, or some weapon, Zone witness says bowie
knife or dagger,) before he (Gen. Co. advanced
upon him. Gen. Cullom says he is warranted
by the proofs in charging that Mr.. Churchwell
formed the deliberate purpose of going into the
House armed to insult him, and, if he resented it
TO shoot him down; and also that MIR. C's state
ment that he did not draw weapon, "he knew
TO be untrue when he made it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

TgE FUNERAL OF A FRENCH ADMIRAL.-A
late letter from Paris says "At the funeral Of
the distinguished Admiral Baudn, which took
place in Paris few days ago, twelve thousand
soldiers in full dress, with bands of music, form
ed the escort to the distinguished and brilliant ID
neral train The procession, sixteen abreast
reached nearly two miles. The death of the Ad
miral was very sudden, and was more to be re-
GREETED, since he had just attained his rank of AID
miral. after several months of anxious solicitude
on that account. 1t was this Admiral who CON-
manded the French fleet which took the fort o.
San Juan d'Ulloa at Vera Cruz, an occasion made
memorable by the fact that the great Santa Anna
there lost his leg"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

CANADA AN INDEPENDENT KINGDoM.-The
New York Journal of Commerce is inclined to at
tach credit to a rumor from England, of its being
in contemplation to send Viceroy instead of a
Governor General to Canada-a Viceroy, who
shall be member of the Royal Family of Eng
land the Duke of Cambridge, the cousin of the
Queen, being named as the first. There may be
an Interior object in view. 1t may be intended tc
make tia separate kingdom, as settlement fol
one of her Brtsnc Magesty's numerous progeny
Such an idea has already been whispered. But
it is for the people of Canada to settle that ques
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

&C. On the part Of the Japanese COMMISSION
ers, it was first much insisted upon, that the Uni
ted States government should allow treaty stP
ulaiing that no American lady should ever vis
Japan! So preposterous demand was not coun
,enanced for moment by the gallant Commodore
Who can imagine the ferment which would have
been excited in the United States, had an article
of this nature been inserted in the treaty? The
news-"No white ladies allowed to visit Japan,
would have been the occasion of fitting another
expedition to Japan Ladies themselves wonle
have commanded the expedition, and the Japan
csc would have been taught what they now seen
partially convinced Of, that America is grea
country!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Eleventh District.

Col. b. II. Smith, of Charleston, is announced
in the Kanawha Republican as a candidate for
Congress in the Eleventh District There were
previously some half dozen candidates in the field,
including one or two Wings. The Democrats
are 10 hold Convention at Chenille, Gilmer
county, to nominate party candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

A correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer
suggests the establishment OF an Internal I'M
provement newspaper at StauntOn or some other
central town. Let it be Staunton by all means.
II is supposed by some that we have not papers
enough here by dozen. Wonder if some enter
prising gentleman could not get up a few maya
zines, similar to Harper's and Putnam'sl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

THE Know MORNINGS STARTED.-A society
Of this order is said to have been established in
Fredericksburg one night last week. A piece CT
blue pasteboard, cut in the shape of cross, was
wafered up at the Post Office, having on it "v |
2 WILL" On Friday, piece of white paper in
tho shape of star, decorated the same place
fredericksburg Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

Two MEN KILLED BY LIGHTYING.-Two
men. in the lower end of Hampshire county, Vir-
qinia, named David Moreland and a Mr.. Deavor,
son of Richard Deavor, were cradling wheat in
the Little Capon Mountain. on Saturday The 9Th
inst. when thunder storm aruse. and. before the
rain came. both were instantly killed by vivid
fash of lightning. The ltomney Argus says it
is supposed that their scythes attracted the fiery
element from the is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

o. a San Francisco paper says that several of
the persons who accompanied President Walker
in his piratical expedition against Sonora, were
recently in that city, walking about and enjoying
themselves, and Boosting how well they had been
treated by our Government. 1t is suggested that
the Government give them pension for their
eminent services!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
A Chinese Newspaper.

We are indebted to our friend "Sam,' in Cal
ifornia, for number ola newspaper published in
that State, in Chinese characters. We have ex-
amined the paper inside and out, and are satisfied
that it is highly interesting publication, meritlng
the liberal support of all the intelligent XII CHAINS
aud Quang Ses in the land of gold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

CRYSTAL PALAcE-REsIGNArloN OF Mr..
BARNUM.-The great Barnum has for once failed.
He found the task of reviving the Crystal Palace
too much even for his abilities, and has resigned
its Presidency. The hot weather, failing health,
and multiplicity of other engagements, are the
reasons given for his withdrawal, but the true
cause undoubtedly was the mpossibilily ofgalvan-
izng the project into life. The Directors accept,
ed his resignation, and it was resolved to finally
close the Exhibition on the 3lst. Of October next
1t was further resolved TO appoint Committee
with power to dispose of the Crystal Palace and
all other property of the Association, deliverable
on or after the lst day of November next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
hank Directors.

The Directors for the current year of the
Branch of the Valley Bank at this place, are,
Ksnton Harper, n. K. Trout, Jefferson Kinney
and J. B. Breckinrdge. appointed by the Stock
holders; and w. ii. Hartman, John Braudeburg,
and r. C. Biekle, appointed BY the Executive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Nit. Vernon.

The ladies of Richmond have organized an as
socaton. for the purpose of collecting funds TO aid
in the purchase of Mt. Vernon. Mrs DIR. Cabell
was elected President and Mrs. VIM. +. Richie
(l,te Mrs. MowatO Recording Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Trick of the Types.

The Harrisonburg Republican, noticing the
performance of Mr.. Harrison, who gave two con
certs in Stanton last week, says that his sex
temporaneous SHINING" was highly credtabe.-
Twas his singing that attracted attention here.