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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

MAKING RAPrs AT SEA.--A correspondent
Of the Courier suggests the following simple
aud expedious method Of making a raft at sea,
in case Of shipwreck, when the boats are not
able to contain the crew and passengers:
"Fasten four spars by their corners, then
pass ropes across like common corded bed
stead, cover this frame with one or more strong
sails. well secured to the spars to make the
raft more buoyant, lash outside other spars
after the raft Is launched or empty casks, il
there be time Such raft would afford more
comfortable bed than succession Of spars
through which there is constant danger Of
broken limbs from the constant motion occa-
stoned by waves. ] am of the opinion that a
raft so constructed would yield more readily TO
the waves and be less likely to be broken"
In the construction Of such raft as the
above, two ropes should be stretched across the
fabric diagonally from corner TO corner, in
order 10 prevent any collapse, caused by two
opposite angles spreading apart from each
other,-BostoR Journal
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

TINE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly
II illustrated, by the Rev. II. Harbaugh.
Narrative Of Journey round the Dead Sea and
in the Bible Lands in 1850 and 1851, by f. De
Saulcy. member Of the French Institute, 2 vols.
The Rose of the Parsonage, translated from the
German of Robert Gieske. -tt
Afraja, a Norwegian and Lapland Tale, or Life
and Love in Norway, translated from the German
ofTheodore Mugge, by Edward Joy Morris.
Cummings Message from God. e$ IN.
Cummings Great Sacrifice.
Cummings Christ Receiving Sinners.
Cummings Minor Works. second series.
Physicians Visiting List Tor 1855.
Just received and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Oct7 M 81 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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CAPTAIN LUcE-The New York Express
states that Captain Luce is a native Of Alex.
sndria, in the State Of Virginia, and was re.
gularly bred TO the profession Of seamen.
He at one time commanded a ship from the
port Of Petersburg, Virginia; be was after
wards, Tor some years, commander Of the ship
Constellation, one Of Kermits line Of Liver
pool packets, from which he was transferred
70 the command Of the steamship Arctic--the
finest and most costly OF the Collins steamers,
and he soon rendered himself popular favo.
rite among passengers, by his true seaman. like
qualities and courteous manners. Capt. Luce
IS about Al years Of age, and lives in Yonkers,
New York, W.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
TO CLAIMANTS.

TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS T.. MEIERE,
Late of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
TO all business entrusted to him, and will give
special attention TO the prosecution ofclaims for
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &c.
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TINE WALDENSES; Sketches OF the
II Evangelical Christians OF the Valleys of Pied.
mont, beautifully illustrated; 81.
Jerusalem and its vicinity, by Rev. Vim. II
Odenheimer, elegantly illustrated. 80 SO, So
and 81. 4fss rood sgtf
Sermons on the Christian Life, by Bishop Bur
CESS. 81.
Sermons for the People, by the Rev. T. H.Slock.
ton.
synonyms of the New Testament, by r. C,
French.
Letters OF the Madiai and Visits 10 their Pri.
sons, by the Misses Stenbouse.
Mrs. Geldart.
Wells Of Baca and Religious Maxims.
For sale at the Religious Book Depository Of
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct lS-G No. 49S Seventh street.
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The GalyyrLL ExPboRIxG EXPEDITION
The N. Y. Herald publishes a letter from Mr..
Adams, surgeon OF the brig Advance, com
manded by the intrepid Kane, written in Baffins
Bay, in July, 1853. The health Of the persons
composing the expedition continued good, and
an enthusiastic determination 10 persevere in
endeayortng 10 ascertain the fate OF the long
lost Franklin animated each and all Of The gal.
LIANT party. According 70 the plan agreed upon
before the Advance left New York, her arrival
there may be baked for during the present
month or early In November. Should She fail
to reach port within that time, il will probably
be because Capt. Kane bad determined to con-
tinue his researches in the Arctic regions for
another season. The searching expedition
under Sir Edward Belcher, whose return TO
England has been announced, states that they
were unable 10 obtain any information Of the
American expedition sher Il lef, Upernavik.
Bah. American.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

CHIyA.-A sad state of anarchy and disorder
prevails not only at Canton, but throughout
the entire province Of Quang tung Since the
departure Of the last mail every day has brought
the most ugly rumors Of the condition Of the
besieeed city--for such Canton must now be
considered. Unable to drive the rebels from
Fat shan, the imperialsts have centralized
themselves in Canton city, and disaffection,
plumber, aud rapinc, do their work all around.
The insurgents are now casting guns at Fat.
shen, for the purpose Of attacking Canton in
earnest; and when they commence, the end is
already anticipated--the fall Of the place. In
this belief almost everything Of value has been
removed from the city 10 the interior, or con-
veyed hither and to Macao. The city gates,
except one, remain closed. Nothing Of seri.
Gus nature is likely to happen TO the foreign
factories, which are well protected by British
and American ships Of war. Admiral Sir Jas.
Stirling and the French Admiral Daguerre as
intimated in my last, have proceeded to Sitka,
Overwhelmingly and will cooperate with Ad.
miral Price, Of the Pacific squadron, in giving
a proper account Of the Russian ships Of war
lately In those seas. shanghai still continues
in the hands Of the rebels, but the imperialists
we're making preparations for grand attack
on the city.
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FOR SERVANTS.

My assortment Of Servants Shoes, Of all kinds,
is large and very complete ts~as
respectfully request of my old customers, and
the citizensgeneraly OF Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandra, Prince Georges, Montgomery, andihe
surrounding countrywide strangers visiting the
city-to favor me with a call before purchasing. 4
desire TO make no particular pledges, hope, by
fair deang by polite attention, and by devotion to
business, to challenge the confidence Of all, and
win success in my new enterprise. 50 sd
f' o4 sy.l N, s.. p. HOVER, ,sf ia. +
Iron Hall Boot and Shoe Establishment, 81 &
~ Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10Th sts-
Aug. It'd w61eod2w sss s4s etsr,ys y
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COVER; The Great Cookery Book Of the
- Age, by this renowned Chef de Cuisine I"
Price rs cents, is now selling at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Oct Is Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

FOR YOUTHS. MISSES & CHILDREN.
Youths Pumps, Dress Shoes and Boots Of beauti.
go full styles, and Of every quality
Misses black and colored Caters, Slippers, Walk
ing Shoes OF latest patterns
Children's Shoes, embracing every style and quail
ity now in use 49, ~ 49,
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FOR, BOYS. 49, Z y
have made particular arrangemeDts Tor this
department of my business. Here, then let The
Boys come, for just such SHOES as they may
fancy, and which have heretofore been so difficult
to find. ~.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

M ISIS MARTlNEAU.- The New and
lNl cheap edition OF Comics Philosophy, trans
lated by this eminent authoress, just received al
TAYLOR g. MAURY'S
Oct IS Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20

NOVELTIES. Inventions, and Curiosities
IN in Arts and Manufactures.--Price so cents.
Gays Fables, profusey illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemens Letter Writer.
Shooting, by R. Blakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct Is Bookstore near 9Th 81.
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4 AMARTINEs NEW WORK.--Memoirs

II ABiARTINES NEW Notwithstanding
IL of Celebrated Characters, by Alphonse La
MARITIME.
Livermore's Episile of Paul 10 the Romans,
with Commentary and revised Translation and
Introductory Essays. YEN
Popular Tales by Madame Guizot
Discusses by Abel Abbott Livermore.
A Practical and Commercial Arithmetic, by G..
b. Docharty, LID.
Nowadays by Laura ]. Curtis.
Easy Warren and his Contemporaries
Harpers Gazetteer, No. 6.
Just received and on sale at
ta TAYLOR & MAURY'S X
Oct ~ Bookstore, near 9th 81
NEW BOOkS.-Lilly Gordon, the Young
IN Housekeeper, by Cousin Kate. s
Irish Army striking Narrative, just published
by the American 5. s. Union.J iea.Hgassttaa s5
The Captives OF Abbs Valley, by a SON of Mary
Moore. a3 al..lf atif
Asleep in Jesus, little work onthe Death Of
Little Children. $500 s4 isha
Sister Agnes, or the Captive Nun, a picture OF
Convent Life, by Clergyman's Widow. i-
Jaqueine Pascal, or Glimpse of Convent Life
at Port Royal, Introduction by W. r. Williams,
ID. ID. , f18.I as
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct ll-3t 49S Seventh street.
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IL Notice 10 all those wishing TO purchase any
thing in my line and save from Is TO 25 per cent,
by calling at the New York Jewelry Store, where
they will find good assortment of fine Watches,
(of the most celebrated makers,) Rich and FASH
ionable Gold Jewelry, Pure Sterling Silver-ware,
&c, just received Gom the North, and purchased
for CASH All goods warranted as represented
al the time Of sale. .sV Y
Penn. avenue bet. Al and 9th streets,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle,
Oct3 O. H. HOOD.
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vTyHE birds OF THE BIRLE. elegan

May l6 NEA -
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FURTHER FOREIGN. NEWS.

FURTHER FOREIGN NEWS.
Great Ksctory OF the Turks at Silistra -
Recapturecl 6y the Turks.
HALIFAx, July 9TH Further advices by the steam
er America from Liverpool, to the 18th nit, are as
follows sssss 6
The Turks had driven the Russians out Of Tur-
tukai, and occupied the place with strong gar
rison.
The Russians had evacuated Mogureli and Sin
ibia. and 5000 Turks have occupied Turtukai
The latest from Siestria represent the sortie made
by the Turks on the 18th was most desperate hand
to hand contest with the Russians, ending in the
complete defeat of the latter Prince Gortschakoff
was severely wounded The Russians, at the latest
accounts, were in tho vicinity of Kalarase waiting
renforcements and further orders.
The Latest-By Telegraph
General Damenberg has succeeded to the chief
command of the Russian forces on the Danube, in
consequence of the wounds received by the General
in command Postuhakof.
On the 21st ali the steamers proceeded to
Consradt and. from Stettn telcgraphich says that
the English feet, numbering upwards of forty yes
sells, signalled off Cronstadt
VIENNA, juno ia cabinet council was held
to-day, the Emperor presiding when it resolved
if an evasive anwer from Russia Austria will
forward herfinal ultimatum demanding categorical
reply within eight days.
1t is stated the Emperor Napoleon had intimated
to the Austrisn government that the French will
interfere to suppress revolutionary movements in
Hungary and Italy while the Austrian troops are
engaged against Russia A similar declaration is also
expected from Eengand.
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PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON.

An effort is being made by the ladies ofthe South,
and especially by those of Georgia, to raise funds
with the view of purchasing Mount Vernon, the
Home and Grave of WAsaINGToN, so as to preserve
it through all time from dissertation and common
business purposes. This is most laudable and pa
triotic object, and feel the appeal will
not be made in vain by the fair ones of the South
1t is an appeal which will go right to every heart,
and every will contribute. We trust this move
ment may have organization and proper direction IN
every Southern State. Time, labor and patience
will be needed to effect the object; but these will eff
feet it, and shall all enjoy the gratifying reflection
that the Grare Of tile Father Of his Country will
be forever protected against Dissertation the hand
ofchange.
Circular on the subject has been forwarded to
T. H. Selby, ESQ.,, of this place, who will, have
doubt, see that it is committed to the ladies of
this community, who will respond at to the
earnest and thrilling call made upon them by their
Southern sisters.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

terrible and appalling Railroad accident took
place on the 4th instant the Baltimore and Sus-
quehanna Railroad, about nine miles from Baltimore
by which some thirty-one persons were killed and
fifty or sixty wounded. 1t seems that an accommo-
dalton train and an excursion train came together
the crash was terrific The excursion train consis-
ted of fourteen cars, filled with men, women and
children.
A Coroner's Inquest was held, and the Jury in
their verdict censured the authorities for being
explicit in their Instructions and William Scott
Conductor, (since dead) for running out of time.
The details of this calamity most distressing.
1t is to be hoped that the authorities of these Roads
as of all others, will redoube their attention.
to prevent similar catasrophes.
We record below two other Railroad accidents,
one in Pennsylvania and the other in New York.
another Railroad Accident.-Iaco more Killed
PHILADELPHIA, July THE train that left this
city, for Baltimore at quarter of one o'clock this at
ternoon ran off the track at Broad Creek Maryland,
killing Beniamine B. Benson, the engineer, and Jo-
seph Robinett fireman None of the passengers
were hurt. The train detained several hours.
AnotAer Destructive Railroad Aceident-Serea kill
Ell and Ten Wounded.
BUFFALO, July THE night express train the
Great Western Railroad, after leaving the suspen-
sion bridge last night, horse and threw
two emigrants down embankment killing
seven and wounding ten others of the emigrants.-
The first class passengers all escaped without injury
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DIED

In this City Saturday morning last, of Consumption
Jerome Hudson aged 16 late Carrier of the Standard He
was prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duty
worthy example for his with his friends
we mourn his early death.
In this City, Saturday night last after lingering i'll
ness Mrs Julia Ann Highlander, aged 80.
June 16th after few weeks Illness at the residence of
her grandmother, Mrs Mary Run, Louisburg Mary
Louisa Elizabeth only child of the late Samuel G. Williams
Esq, of Baltimore, Nd aged u years. Mary Louisa had
a. noble intellect and an aeetionae heart She child
OF conscientious of duty God and
ed to religions exercises In view of the beauty
acte her widowed and chess mother should be consoed
with the hope that she has gone Heaven dwell
ever in the society Of the sancted around the throne
GOD ICoM.
The Editors of the Argus and Patriot, Baltimore Nd
please copy.
In Nash County Sprnghope the 2sth June 1854
Mr. Matthew tackey, aged 81 years the 4th
1854 1t is fact worthy of remark that Mr. Rackey lived
VI years lacking five days. and had days sickness
in that time until taken for death GCoM
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Departed this life. Il the County Of
her age 800 8
The disease which terminated her existence of a
painful and characters but she bore her suffer
lngs with the most christinke forude, and per-
fectiy resigned to the viii Of Heaven For She
was consistent member ofthe Baptist Church and but
few who have lived complied more fully with the
Scrpturai ujuncton Do unto others you would they
should do unto you" She ever more ready to give
than TO receive and being blessed with plenty of this
worlds goods seemed to afford her great pleasure
sst those less fortunate than herself Possessing these
with many other qualities which ennoble natures
would have been surprising if she had been
ayorite among her acquaintance. The last request
made that she might be laid by side of sweet
and interesting who preceded her the ombwhin
than twelve months
She has left aectonate husband five daughters and
numerous relatives and friends their loss but let
them all take consolation from the heart cheering reflection
that their loss will be her eternal ganthat though
cannot return to hem they go her, and that by
following her example they all meet her in Heaven,
where sorrow shall never be felt and parting shall be
more Then,
Why should we mourn departed friends,
Or shake at deaths alarms
Ills but the voice that JESUS sends,
To call them to his arms.
A FRIEND
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WILMINGTON MARKET.

TURPENTINE- further transactions after closing
enquiries yesterday morning. To-day note sale
of 60 bb!s. at price yet be fixed. small parcel now
offering market, but the demand is limited and prices
have decided downward tendency.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-No sales yesterday To-day
we hear of sales up to the time of closing enquiries Of
800 bbs at Ale y gallon holders firm in asking
this price, and we note but a limited demand.
ROSIN.-No sales in Common. 100 bbls No. sold this
morning at 81 so y bbl
TAR-None market, and note sales little or
no demand at last quotation (S3.)
TIMBER-Sales yesterday of three Sl3 Sl5 %
M. We note fair demand, and bat few arrivals. Jour
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DICTIONARY FOR THE BLIND.

William D. Cooke, Esq, Principal of the N. c. In
aluiOn for the education of the deafaud dumb and
bind preparing Dictionary for the blind, sever
specimen sheets of which he has politely sent
Printing for the blind, as our readers are aware,
must be by raised letters-that is, the letters must
sand out from the page, to be felt by the blind
person reading. The finger is run along the raised
4 .n and the light of knowledge from books thus
4HS on the mind. We understand there is blind
wy at the Institution in this City, not more than
%nyears age, who reads in this way with much
IL Inns is the first Dictionary of the kind, learn
winch has been made. Mr.. Cooke deserves the
Lpert
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NeD Hn3DDshire LEGISLATURE.

CONCORD, N. H.. July 5.-rhe Nebraska rescl:l-
tons debated Eli the afternoon i'll the House,
motion to substitute series Of resolutions COM
hitting the Wings the principles of their platform
of 1852, defeated.
The first resolution, rciteratiEg the principles pro-
mulgated in 1850 by the House, declaring against
the introduction of slavery into free Territories, and
of the erection of any Territory without its prohition
was put to vote, and adopted by 100 to 11s.
The second resolution passed by vote of
155 to 119. 1t deprecated the repeal of the Missou
ri Compromise
The third resolution, approving the course of
Messrs. Kittrcdge and Morrison in Congress in vot
ing against the Nebraska BILL passed by vote Of
1876 to no.
The fourth, which dsapproves of the conduct of
Senators Williams and Hubbard, was also carried by
a vote of 152 to III.
Sundry members abscntng themselves voluntarily,
the House adjourned at O'Clock
Baoting for Senators again takes place tomorrow
at II o'clock.
The thermometer to-day was from SO to 10O
CONCORD, N. H., July 6-The eighth ballot for
the United States Senator for the short term, took
place to-day at All the members were pre-
sent and voted. Whole number310. Wells, DEM,
received 148 Eastman, Wing; Morrison, DEM,
1903; Tappan. Free Soil, II; Daniel Clarke Z; scat
tering mo choice. Ninth Ballot-whoe number
$685. Wells 147; Eastman 80; Morrison 1O1; Tap
pan IA scattering 14-no choice. The House then
adjourned
CONCORD, n. Fl. July e-After the motion to adj
ourn was put last night, resolution was adopted by
large vote that the Secretary of State send copies
of the resolutions adopted to President Pierce and
the members of Congress from New Hampshire, and
the Governor of Nebraska and Kansas.
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RocKINGHAM. We gratiicd to learn that our
friends in this County have reconciled their Difficult
ties. Mr.. Reid and Gen. Simpson have both declined
thus evincng patriotic disposition worthy of much
praise. The candidates for the Commons are,
Thos. Settle, Jr., Esq. and Joseph Neal Esq, with
out opposition.
How is it in Cumberland, Aamance, and Clcave-
land? Can it be possible that are in danger of
losing members by divisions in such Counties !?
Brother Democrats the eyes of the Democrats all
over the State are upon you; and they look to you
to settle these difficulties in your own way. We
lost the last Assembly by stres and contests among
own friends and by lukewarmness in certain
Counties Let us determine by all means to prevent
similar result at this election
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SURRY. We learn that Chas. Whitlock Esq, is
the Democratic candidate in Surry Mr.. Whitlock
is sterling Democrat, and will make excellent
member. We would respectfully caution our friends
in Surry against the dangers ofdivisions. The Fed
erasts are striving to injure our cause there, as
elsewhere, by humbuggery on the landquestion To
such as have doubts on this question we say, read
Mr.. Cingmans letter against Gen. Dockery, and Mr..
Disney's speech, which we give to-day, together
with Dr. Shaw's published a. few weeks since.
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CLEANING WALL PAPER.-As many of our lady
readers may DESIRE at this of house cleaning
to renovate the paper upon the walls of rooms, we
copy from the Ohio Cultyator method prescribed
for SO doing: Take about two quarts of wheat bran
enclose it in 4 bag made of thin, open flannel or
, 50 as to snaes
fresh. With this apparatus, smoke can be partially
removed by rubbing them with chalk, and then laying
them several thicknesses of brown paper, and
pressing on hot fiatiron. e
81 81. LOUIS, July 6 During the week ending Sd
inst. tie deaths by cholera amount to four hundred
and seventy. ssssf - s
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Dennacratic Increment.

PHILADELPHIA, July "a democratic celebration
was held yesterday at Independence Square, when
Gen. John Cadwallader presided, and Chas. j. Bid
die read the Declaration of Independence. James
j. Ludlow also pronounced an Grafton. Resolutions
were adopted denouncing " Know Nothingism," and
speeches were made by General John l.. Dawson,
of Pa, James L. Orr, of S. c., General Walbridge,
of New York, and Senator Douglas. The latter
spoke more than hour in happy impromptu speech
He defended the principles of the Nebraska Bill,
which he asserted carrying out the precedents
established in the history of the Union, giving terri
tories the right to prohibit slavery when the sent
ment of a majority against 1.-THE same as was
practically put in operation in New York Pennsyl-
vania and other States whore slavery has been pros
hibited since their admission into tn Union.
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DENTAL NOTICE.

ENOR DENTAL OPERATIONS APPLY AT THE OF
Il flee formerly occupied by Dr. HILL Fayetteville St.
DIR. ENNIS is thankful for the patronage already
received and hopes to merit a continuance
He has been engaged in the profession for several
and is familiar with the present modes of operating and
will warrant perfect satisfaction in all.
He will remain permanently at DR.. Cooley's.
Raleigh July II, 1854. 6e-5tpd.
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eW- The Salisbury Banner says Gen. Docke-
ry may always be known by the following charac-
teristics: When he first meets you he says How
dy do, SIR" As soon as you return the salutaton
he asks, g Don't you want your sheer of the public
lands 2o That's Gen DockerY.