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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21

The Doylestown (Pa.) Democrat Of the 18th inst.
says -" new order Of Friends, styling themselves
Progressives, have advertised their yearly meeting
TO commence next Sunday, in the meeting house at
Old Kennel, Chester county, Pa A committee OF
the old line Quakers have published notice forbid
ding the Pr0gressives from holding sessions in their
meeting house; and, further, that il their meeting
houses "are hereafter forcbly entered, they alone,
who thus enter them, must be answerable for the
consequence committee Of the Progressives
are also out with long card, in the West Chester
papers, claiming the same rights in regard TO the
meeting property as those who have closed the
house against them 1t is three or four years since
the party formally separated, but both have made
use OF the old meeting house at Kennel place Of
worship. From present indications, Sunday next
win be pretty hot day with them there appears
disposition on both sides to carry the war into
Africa"
The number Of churches in Gloucester, Mass is
eleven, and they as Congregational
thodox, 3; Universast, 3; Methodist, q Unitarian,
/; Baptist, 1; Roman Catholic, l.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts, pastor Of the First Congress
sonal Church in Fairhayen on Sunday last requested
dismissal. Mr.. Roberts has for many years been
connected with this church, and has been highly
successful in his ministry.
The installation of the Rev. r. C. Shimeal as pas
tor of the Presbyterian congregation in Monticello,
n Y, took place on the 18th inst
At the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio,
on the 18th inst, was held missionary meeting, for
the special purpose Of joining in marriage Mr.. Frede
rick Tolhurst and Miss Laura Carr who have re-
Gently been appointed blythe Baptist Home Mis-
sionary Society as missionaries to New Mexico and
who leave very soon for the field of their labors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21
CITY TRADE REPORT.

SATURDAY, May 20-6P. N.
ASHES were unchanged. The inspection warehouse
tanned, to-day, 032 bbls., of all kinds.
BnEApsTrvFs-F1our was more in request, and steady
In prices The transactions included $500 hbls. Black
och at 81 SIX ss ordinary to choice State at 50 12
IS 62is mixed to fancy Indiana and Michigan at 50
IS 81 III fancy Ohio at IS rs So fancy Genesee, at
SO $40: extra Indiana and Michigan at % 81 % IS;
extra Ohio at 80 $40 rs; and extra Genesee at $40
Sill IS per Dbl The movements in other Kinds COM
rrised 500 bbs Canadian at g % g for common to
to sraght loo bbs good fine rye -four, a. f5 and 800
bbls. Jersey meal at 80 rs. Wheat was more active
The sales reached 1000 bushels prime Genes-ee white
vania DO on prvste terms; and 400 fair Canadian do
In bond at 81 q6 81 81. Sales were made OF wv
bushels rye, at 81 l2k 5000 bushels barley, w
and IS 600 bushels corn at 55c Csc for unsound ooc
aosc for round yellow CSC. 7oc for mixed western;
Use. 7ec for Southern white, and Tie. 81 NC for
Southern yellow-the latter an ex,rcme
been paid for only lot Of 1850 bushels handsome
wanted for immediate shipment Oaw Wy uncnanseo
actions A small lot, 100 bags Jamaica, sold at lie
CoIroy--Tbe market was steady, WIN Inideang and
grades below, xc. to nc lower than on Monday The
sales for the day embraced bales ior export Scz no.
Tor home uee: and $50 do. on specuiatMn
frp-some 1 200 qunfals dry cod found buyers At
IS sex So rs percwt. Other articles were quiet al
old rates. 90 - a,o.,,.
W.vp;ver was less abundant and in demand at soc
FOR shipment and 81 for local use, per 100 lcs
H,psales Of 1900 dry southern were made at le1sc.
IaIs"Eastern ruled quiet at - per thousand. 7
LINE -Rockand scarce and wanted, at VI Tor
common and 81 SO for lump, per bbI
FpueHTS There very little doing, bnt rates 70
b,Ik and at about "a for -four. 500 bales Of cotton
were engaged, compressed, at I'd. bl6d. and 900
ihs rosn az 2s Cd To London naval stores we're last
ialen AZ 3s To Eavrc about 10000 lbs tene we're en-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21

cen. recognition Of the powerful head Of the gred
American family with flial devotion. Our rich tel
Iitories are open to you entirely TO ourselve|
We invite you, favored children Of Washington,
share freely with in the natural wealth Of our ID
comparable SOIL You will bring with you the light
OF your science and the strength of your industry
and its fruits will be national to all for they will
all American. Then the United States can say wit
us 70 the Haytiens: Pass not these frontiers
slaughter our kindredr
On those frontiers are immense territories, Q
matcness fertility now desoated by the savage wal
are o. the Haytens, which only require cultvators
us nils embosom incompatible treasures Of tn
precious metals-gold and silver copper, iron an
coal; u mas good ports and abundant streams; al
tions, climate and natural beauty are there and thi
is all open to you, brethren of the American cont
nent, as to the native children OF the island. i
person, in property and in conscience you are SAT
and free under our laws. You will not cease to b
republicans and Americans in coming to our Amer
lean island. MANUEL Ma GAUTUR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21

ARRIVAL OF CooLIEs.-Thc Louisville Ccuicr
saws we saw on the United States mail, on Friday.
a party OF ten coolies, direct importation from
China who are on the way to Kcly's iron mills, on
the Cumberland river, below Eddyville. They were
tell healthy looking set Of Ceestials, and learn
that they have sold themselves for term Of years to
work at Tie aforesaid iron works,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21

dren, At the time Of the "Parsons' riot" were an
scarcely do YOU greater harm than to Draw that you
might publish many such documents. Do be careful
in what you attempt to say in reply to the veteran
General. And now must terminate this little epis-
tie which do with many wishes for your Graces
best happiness. SIMON PETER.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

B6~ Hon. A. p. BuTLER was yesterday re-
elected a Senator Of the United States for six
years from the 4th day of March next, when
his present term will expire, by the Legislature
of South Carolina.
We take the above from the Globe of yester-
day. 1t is the first announcement Of the re-
election Of Judge Butler that we have seen.
Appearing however, in SO accurate and well
posted paper as the Globe, there is no room
left for doubt as to its correctness.
We congratulate the Senate and the country
on the reelection Of Senator Butler. He has
served his State ably and faithfully in the Uni
ted States Senate. South Carolina has many
noble and gifted sons, but she has none who
would more ably and worthily fill seat in that
august body than Judge Butler.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

not get possession Of the money for six months
sold his claim for $4,000 cash, thus losing
$1,000. The Cincinnati Gazette says:
"Overjoyed at the success which had at
tended him, he hastened back to his home
Five hundred dollars was expended the next
day after his return in purchasing new furni
rure, &C., for his house. The old furniture was
sent to Woodruff's and disposed of at auction,
the whole being sold for SAT, such was its in
ferior character. Walker, with his little family,
rented house on Longworth street at $500 q
year, and expended quite sum of money in
having it repainted and whitewashed.
walker feeling himself Independent enough
to play the gentleman, commenced frequenting
the saloons and restaurants on Third street in
the day time and the theatre at night. He
made acquaintance speedily, and very literally
treated them to oysters and other refreshments,
and in return, his new friends invited him to
play cards and billiards. at their expense. The
new sphere in which he was enjoying himself
so eclipsed his better judgment that he was
soon persuaded to visit the gambling rooms.
AT first he won at nearly every game, and &C
cumulated nearly $500 Night after night he
continued visiting these sinks of iniquity, one
Of which is located on Third street, until he had
lost over sir h.ousond dollars of the fortune he
had received bat few weeks since. Walker
says that when he had lost four thousand dol
lars of the money, he would have stopped, had
he not expected to get the sum back again by
continuing the game. He has now, however,
stopped, and has sought redress in one of our
courts Of justice. Besides the fine furniture,
clothing, &C., he purchased, he has only $l,7O0
Of the $4,000 left, but promises hereafter to re-
main at home, and not squander what is left,
but resume his daily labor and attend closely to
the interests and welfare of his family
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

nara correspondent Of the Newark .Adrer-
tiser, writing from Rome under date Of No.
vember l4th, says:
"There are comparatively few Americans here
as yet, though crowds Of visitors are coming in
from every quarter Of Christendom,- probably
in view Of the approaching Convocation. The
number Of High Church dignitaries, is some
thing extraordinary. We have q full regiment
of them-Cardinals, Legates, Archbishops and
Bishops, with their numerous suits--from all
divisions Of the church militant; and Illus
trious company, whose presence athead quarters
imports crisis in the warfare. The proposed
declaration Of the decision Of the Immaculate
Conception, is scarcely sufficient to account for
such council Of war.
"Many Of them are qusrtered With the resi-
dent members of the Sacred College, while
Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and some other Cath.
ofo powers, have instructed their diplomatic
representatives here, TO receive and entertain,
their Prelates at the public expense, with the
magniicence that suits their eminent quality
Among the recent arrivals are Archbishop
Hughes, Of New York, Archbishop Walsh, Of
Halifax, and Bishop Timon, Of Buffalo. Hon
John r. Thomson and lady, Of New Jersey
are making hasty visit 10 Italy, II being his
purpose to return in time 10 resume his sea-
n the Senate early in January, General Dir
and family, now OF Florence, are expected herr
during the next month, as are Peter Farley anC
his family. Apartments have also been taker
for some two ortbree other American families
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED CITI-
ZEN OF RICHMOND.

The Richmond Penny Post, of yesterday,
,nuo announces the death of John R. Cooke,
esq.,, one of the most eminent lawyers of Vir.
ginia:
"Weregret to learn that John r. Cooke, esq,
died at his residence in this city yesterday
morning. He was lawyer of great ability,
and, in private life model of virtue and pro-
bity. He made no enemies, and he has left
behind an uncommonly large number of de-
voted friends"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
The Great Marble statue
THE DYING GLADIATOR,

III Il IL u u IL III ATOH,
On erhi6ition at Mo,risou's Building, a. street
near Pennsylvania Avenue, from O'clock, A. M
muii10, p. NJ daily
Admittance Is cents.
ga STATUE of SURPRISING merit Its power and
paihos are independent of time, place, and condi-
lion. The charm and power OF The statue con
sists in The amazing truth with which the two
great elements of humanity and mortality are de-
lineated. The artist gives us all the pathos and
the tragedy of death without its ghastliness and
horror. We feel ourselves in the presence of that
awful Power before whose icy sceplre all mortal
distinctions are evelled. No statue was ever more
marked by simplicity. Nothing has been done
for effect. No vulgar applause IS courted, and
the decency and dignity OF truth are scrupulously
observed. a--Haliard's Sir Months in Haiy.
"a wonderful production Of art Its simplicity
is such that il does strike al first the admra
ton comes afterward, and in tide sufficiently
deep and strong. It is the moment of exhaustion,
Of faintness, of death."-Mrs Ellis.
This statue is indissolubly associated with
Byron's immortal stanza;
/ see before me the Gladiator lie
He leans upon his hand-his manly brow
Consents 10 DEATH but conquers agony,
And his droopd head sinks gradually low
And through his side the last drops, ebbing
slow
From the red cash, fall heavy, one by one,
Like the first of a thunder shower; and now
The arena swims around hin--he is gone,
Ere ceased the inhdman shout which hafld the
wretcfewho won.
He heard il, but he needed not-his eyes
Were with his heart, and that was far away;
He recl'd not of the life he lost nor prize,
Blu. where his rude hut by the Danube lay
There were his young barbarians all at play
There was their Dacian moiher-he their sire,
Butchers 10 make Roman holiday
All this rushd with his blood. Shall he expire,
And unavenged Arise! ye Golhs, and glui
your ire
]. S. HoLLINGSHEAD, Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

Circuit Court.-We learn that the case Of
Cameron against SniAen, which has been pending
for the last three weeks, involves the amount Of
over $40, 900, or after deducting Offsets, $4,000
The parties, as we have heretofore remarked,
were concerned in extensive building operations,
and, together, erected the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, Browns Hotel, and Trinity Church. The
case was given to the jury on Thursday afternoon
The court adjourned on Saturday, leaving them
in their room, unable TO agree on verdict
We do not wonder that they are in quandary
The testimony of large number of witnesses
the long speeches Of counsel, the numerous con.
tract papers, plans, and specifications, and long
array Of figures, were calculated TO confuse
though, of course, the intention was TO enligbten
The jury, yesterday afternoon, had the prospect
Of spending their Sabbath IN "the upeer cham
ber," from which they can look down on the nu-
merous passers-by in the streets, and envy them
the liberty of which they are temporarily de.
prived
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

Criminal Court.--Judge Crawford, among
other sentences last week, pronounced thefoIlow
ing on persons who had been convicted fihe sew
eral offences named
Negroes, John ogle,on, Edward l.. Johnson
Isaiah Couniee, and Henrietta Ingraham, larceny
from four to ten months imprisonment in Jail, and
a fine Of one dollar. Thomas Hanson and Nor
decai Carpenter, assault, each one months i'm
pnsonment in jail, and fine Of one dollar. White
men, James OSulliyan, larceny, and William
Cropsey, assault on a slave--the first six months
and the latter three months Imprisonment in Jail
and fine Of one dollar each.
The court was not in session yesterday.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

EIaseical,-while passing through the circuit
court room, yesterday, we heard lawyer quoting
a long string Of Latin 10 the jurors! The learned
counsel may have meant 10 compliment the "gen.
,lemen Of the jury by ipPressips their maids
with the belief aha, he supposed them to be well
posted in the classics
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

A Feint.-A fellow, after being committed to
jail, yesterday, frightened the keepers by telling
them that he had swallowed poison, with a view
Of destroying his lite. Immediately, the attentive
physician of the institution was summoned, but
no could not discover that strychnine, ratsbane,
nor any other fatal drug mad passed ihe lips tie
newcomer, who had, like boys who run with "the
machines" sounded a false alarm.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
NJ Sick Headache Remedy.-A re

the sick headache, which has Been recently offered
10 the public, is attracting great attention, not only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials 10
lis efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by IL, but also because
there are so great a number Of people who are az
ficted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy OF his "rem-
edy" is physician In this city, in high standing,
with large practice. He is a physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been long needed, has attractethe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard Of II.
From our own knowledge Of DR.. Esstman's char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med
ape deserves the favor II receives and that will
prove 10 be great benefit 10 all who may give IL
q trial.-Lynn NS'cs, Detepiber s3. le53,
For sale in Washington by z. ID. 1LMAN, and
by al the druggists. APr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

Auxiliary Gpard.-We learn that an effort
will be made with Congress to increase the pay
Of those worthy guardians Of the night They
receive an inadequate amount for the labor they
perform and the fatigue which they endure.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
rThe Fortune OF Day"-stx Thesssnd
DoIIars Lost In Gambling Room.

About month ago, il was announced that q
poor mechanic residing in Cincinnati, nsmea
William L. Walker, had received intelligence
Of the death Of an uncle ia Baltimore, by which
he came into the possession Of niue thousand
dollars, all in cash. He immediately came on
to this city, j, is said, and finding that he could
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

News by TeIegraph.--weha have just received
by telegraph, the fact that GILMAN'S insfanfans
ons LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington all
other preparations having died oNt.-Pzorida Re
publican
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

The Hon. Thomas j. RUsK and Hon. ROB-
ERr w. Johnson, Of the Senate, arrived in this
city on Friday
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
baltimore and Ohio Railr0ad--Improved Ar
engagements for Travel important
Changes of Scheduled.
La g -; b

The late completion Of the Central Ohio Rail
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting.
as il does, by short and direct line, the Bahi.
limore and Ohio Railroad with all portions OF the
West (and North and Southwest gives this route
greatly increased advantages 10 through travellers
ia that direction. On aud after Monday, Novem
her 81, 1854, the trains will be run as follows
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at 2 a. M. instead of at o'clock as hereto,
fore, Except on Sunday and arriving al Wheeling
at 40 a. m..-Second- EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. m, instead of al p M, as hereto
fore, and running through 10 Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there at 10 IS n. IN. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesville.
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsbnrg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Felterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsville only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
necton with the cars OF the Central Ohis Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo.
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, ST Louis. etc Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there al IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route By
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Ptsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio .
navigabe for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsville, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
at z a. m.
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 80 p. m,
reaching Baltimore at 9 so a. m. The MALI.
TRAIN at ll.45 p. M. reaching Baltimore at 7
IN.
IL Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage Of water will admit
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
Of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopp,ug
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at las midnight, Cumberland at 1918
a. M, and arrives at Baltimore at p. m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at p. M, daily, except Sunday,) ar
irving in Frederick at 740. Returning will leave
Frederick at a. m, arriving Baltimore at IL 80,
noon.
THE ELLICoTT'S MILLS ACCONIMoDA.
TON will be run daily, except Sundays,) as fol
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and p m.
Leave Ellcou's Mills at 7.30 a. ID. and 6.36 p. m.
Dec Ia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

Sknlful Driving.-On Friday afternoon, the
horses attached 10 private carriage, were seen
turning the corner OF F, AT their utmost speed, into
Fifth street, and along the last named into Louisi-
ana avenue The driver, with remarkable self.
possession, stood on the foot-board, winding the
reins round his arms, and at the same time. with
all his might, endeavoring to curb the furious
animals. The position of his well-braced frame
described an angle Of about forty-fve degrees. He
gave the horses the longest curve possible on
Louisiana avenue, and then brought them up TO
the curb-stone in front of the City Hall. They
there pranced awhile, kicking up the dirt in
clouds. Unable 10 accomplish his purpose, thus
far, the driver, turned the heads of the horses
towards ID street, eastward and away they flew,
their gait not in the least slackened by their ex.
traordinary performances.
Persons who witnessed the scene describe il as
thrilling in the extreme and much interest was
naturally manifested both for the safety of the
'' whip" and the inmates of the carriage. After
the lapse offifteen or twenty minutes, he was seen
driving homewards, al his leisure. The horses
had either been conquered, or expended, nearly,
their strength in the stampede. The carriage,
however, was row unoccupied The lady and the
little boy returned to their residence on foot, ra-
Their than again risk the danger through which
they he'd just so painfully, but safely passed.
We learn that the driver is in the employ Of the
Hon. William Preston. Be this as it may, he is
entitled TO the highest praise for the remarkable
skill which he displayed on the occasion 10 which
we have just referred
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
New York nj arkets.

New YORK, Dec. 1G--noon.- -Flour-Prces have
declined 124 cents Good Ohio IS 75@$9 l2-
Southern is heavy-sales of 600 barrels at IS 37@
50 SO.
Wheat-Prces are trife higher--Southern
white S2@g$2 III Southern red 81 80.
Corn-Market unchanged with a limited bust
ness at former rates.
Provision--The market unchanged.
Whsky-The market is quiet; Ohio $4,000
cents.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
UrRey. Henry sIicer, Chaplain Of the Sen.

ate will (by leave OF Providence) preach in the
Hall Of Representatives on next Sabbath, Qhe
18th instantly at III o'clock. Dec 1G
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17

III EARTsEAsE, or the Brothers wife,
Ill by the author Of the Heir Of Radcliffe.
In Doors and Out, or Views from the Chimney
Corner, by Oliver Optic.
Southwark Ho, a Spell Of Sunshine, by w. Gil
more Simms, esq. 80
Sketches Of Places and People Abroad, by
William Wells Brown, with memoir of the
author. r.. FARNHAM
Dec