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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
A singular Occurrence.

The following singular circumstance was re-
lated to Us, on Saturday, by gentleman who
received it from q near relative, who resides in
the immediate neighborhood where it purports
to have occurred, and who vouches for its be-
ing entirely true:
On the night of Monday, the 18th instant,
Mrs. Fowler, an old lady living near Freeport,
in Westmoreland county was aroused from her
sleep by the noise produced by a man entering
her house through window. In great alarm,
she got up and called large dog who was
somewhere in the house but the dog, more
watchful than bis mistress, had already seized
the intruder by the throat and was engaged in
desperate struggle with him. The man made
all the effort possible to get loose from the an
imal, and attempted several times to kill him
with large knife, but the brute, as if perfect
ly aware of the villains purposes-to rob, per-
haps murder--dd not relinquish his hold, until
the man was dead The old lady, nearly
frightened to death, then approached the burg
lar, where he was lying on the floor, and dis.
covered that his face was thickly covered with
coat of black paint, put on so that he could
not be recog ..i2eJ. On washing this off she
discovered, to her horror and amazement, the
features of her own son-inlaw.
Patsburg (Pa.) Post
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
Hon. Samuel s. Phelps.

The telegraph announces the death Of Hon.
s. s. Phelps, late United States Senator from
Vermont. Senator Phelps was a man who de.
serves more than passing notice-more than
we have space or ability to say. He was one
of the few representatives in the National Le-
gislature who stood manfully by his convic-
tons, never swerving, though all the clamor Of
fanaticism was centred on his head. He was
a firm pillar in the path of abolition and
disunion agitators, and the lamented Webster
regarded him as one Of the soundest and most
upright members Of the Senate and was proud
to call him his friend-Ne,c York Maror.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
Medical Matters.

The London Lancet comes to the conclusion
that the use of chloroform must be measnrably
abandoned. There is no doubt, (says the
Lancet that the novelty of the practice, the
remarkable effects produced, and the freedom
from risk, too unhesitatingly asserted have led
to very grave abuses. Had chloroform never
been inhaleds ave when its use was necessary,
lives would not have been sacrificed to the re.
moval of a tooth, toenail, or a little finger, in
tapping hydrocele, or touching sore with
caustic. Its use should be reserved for those
cases only in which the intensity or duration of
the pain in an operation constitute serious COM
plications, or where insensibity is essential for
the success Of the surgeons proceeding.
The curative effect of faith is illustrated by
the statement communicated recently to the
public, by DR.. Alcott, as narrated TO him by
Methodist clergyman. The latter states that a
young woman in extremely feeble health, came
to the belief that if he were to pray with her
she would recover. After much hesitation he
concluded to make an experiment, encouraged
the invalid with the promise that he would
soon crafty her wish visited her 10 prepare
her mind for the exercise; and when the hour
at length arrived, good deal Of parade and
form was made, as if to give the mind more
time to look at the subject, and the heart more
ume 10 laSten lts Ialtn on the great frayer'
answerer. When the PRAYER could be DELAYED
no longer, he knelt solemly by her bed side
and prayed most fervently and earnestly for her
recoveree. From this hour forth, it is said, she
began to recover, and, in an almost miracu.
lously short time was well.
In the Nashville Journal of Medicine and
Surgery, is an account of recovery from gun
shot wound Of the brain. The dura mater was
plainly visible through the entrance of the slug
into the mans head, and small probe could
be passed to the depth Of three inches in the
head. The brain was also cozing from the exit
After the seventh day he suffered but little, and
had rapid recovery, without his intellect be.
ing at all Injured. he lost not less than one
aud half table spoonfuls Of brains.
The propagation, by contagion, of typhoid
fever, is the subject Of an article in the Boston
Medical and Surgical Journal. In proof Of
this, DR.. Cornish gives an account Of whole
family in Falmouth, Mass, consisting Of mar
and his wife, two sons, daughter, and grand
child, dying from the disease, one after the
other, while others, who were also exposed
such as nurses, watchers, &c, escaped unharmed
The building we're the patients sckened and
died, stands on high dry ground, the roots were
spacious and well ventilated, the air was re
markably pure, and there was nothing in tn,
vicinity from which deletrious exhalation.
should be likely to rise.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
Wasbington Sentinel.
A scene or warning.

| There stood yesterday morning, before the
bar of the Court of Sessions in this city, man
young in years, respectable in dress, intelligent
ana honest III countenance, but his eye was
dosncast and his cheek was blanched. He
stood there a convicted felon, but unlike hun
dreds who are constantly occupying the same
ignomnious place, crime had not hardened his
soul into defiance, and even in the depth and
blackness of his guilt, there was still one
chord OF genuine feeling which responded 10
the touch of shame and selfcondemnaton, and
caused the eye to fail and the cheek TO pale.
The crime of which he stood convicted was
torgery-iorgery on banking institution to a
large amount, and executed with skill which
had made it successful. .Wilam Kissane,"
said the judge to the ilon, shave you any
thing TO say why the sentence of the law
should not be pronounced upon you" And
with trembling voice the felon answered:
fully deserve any penalty which may be
inflicted upon me. Two years ago was living
happy with my family in Ohio, respected by
all. But in one fatal hour committed that
Tor which am now to receive my sentence,
and my family to be cast upon the world, who
will shudder at the name bear. Yet it is my
own fault. Had | paused and pondered, /
should not have been here, and you would
have been saved the unpleasant duty which
you are compelled to do. ! must have been in
dream when committed the crime.n
William Kissane, the forger was in dream
when he yielded himself to crime-a dream in
which hundreds such as he, who up to certain
period had lived and were proud to live life
OF honesty and industry, have been before him
"a dream in which visions Of passions graft
fed, and speculation on dazzling road of
success, maddened the soul into the desire for
gold, and bend it like willow under the strong
arm OF temptation--a dream in the binding
brightness Of which the dreamer takes the first
step across the boundary of honesty to find
himself suddenly in utter darkness. with no
other way to turn but to plunge deeper into
the gloom, yet each moment vaguely hoping
to retrieve the step and come again to the
light From such dreaming as this come the
developments continually taking place and
increasing among us-men one day deemed
honest and respectable, appearing the next as
robbers of their employers, as men of false
pretences connterleiters, and forgers, and vet
IN soul not STEPPED in crime, elthough none
the less dangerous to the community than the
hardened criminal. Justice demands their
punishment as well as those old in crime, and
it would be better if punishment were oftener
meted out to them than il is. One Of this class
IS now punished in our midst, and the sad
wreck of a once honest man, which William
kissane yesterday presented in the Court of
Sessions, should be an impressive warning to
all young men in this city, just commencing
life of business, to steel themselves against
temptation, and beware of the first step in
crime, which has closed the doors Of prison
upon William Kissane the forger.-N T. Cou-
.rier, Fan instant.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
Colonel Nc Chung, .the Duei,st.,

The dispatch published yesterday, stating
that Colonel McClung, "the duelist," had com.
mitted suicide at jackson, Mississippi, referred
to Colonel Alexander X. McClung, we'll
known citizen of Mississippi, who served gal.
lantly in the Mexican war as volunteer under
General Taylor. He was the lieutenant colo
mel Of the Mississippi regiment. 1t is said that
he was the first to scale the walls of the Black
Fort at Monterey, and for his intrepidity in
placing the stars and stripes on its captured
walls, was marked and pierced by the enemy
with wounds under which he suffered the most
agoniziug pains for several months. During
General Taylor's administration, he was APP
pointed Charge d'Afaires to Bolivia, in South
America. He was engaged in several duels
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor tc

announce the completion OF preparations for
the festive season. 1n addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and vareiyl they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books
Articles of" veriu,r in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in pnpier mache and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inks;ands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands aud Cases, Portemonnsies
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment or novelties
remarkable for a combination of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable to the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
CCoTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub.
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific ....... Captain Nye.

y Usher Of this large and popular family journa
offers for the coming year QS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be a and brilliant series OF origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo
luton," published for ffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brancy of his previous produc-
tons. The FIRST OF a series OF original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison W. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. Il will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. c. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
ections from Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
OF the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc. etc.
Terms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
year SO four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up OF the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
OF the club $50.
Add,css A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
Death of n Revolutionary Soldier--A Pris-
oner of the Sugar-House.

Died at Canaan, March ID, 1855, Jonathan
Gilett, aged ninetythree years and thirty.
two days. This venerable man was native
of West Hartford. He entered the revolution.
airy army, and at the age Of eighteen, being
made prisoner Of war, was added to the num-
Der OF sufferers in the "old Sugar. House."
His account of this event is as follows:
He was on duty at Horse Neck, (Greenwich.) J
The company to which he belonged was sta.
toned in the meeting house for the night.
Here they we're surprised by the enemy and
marched without food to Kings Bridge, which
they reached about sunset. They were con-
fined for tho night in house too small to ad-
NIT Of their lying down, and most of them re-
mained standing during the night, In the
morning they we're allowed food, and then
marched to the Sugar-House. Here, suffering
from cold, sickness, hunger, and filth, Mr. Gil
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
81 DIG nm American.O

This exclamation, attributed to Poole, the
pugiist, shortly before his death, was seized by
the Know nothings, emblazoned upon ban.
ner at his funeral, and was near leading to a
riot on St. Patrick's day 1t was taken for
granted that Poole had been murdered by
bloody furriners," and that his blood was 10
be avenged as Texas was to be annexed, "at
the earliest practicable period" 1t now turns
out that all the parties implicated in the mur-
der of Poole--Baker, Hyler, Linn, Van Pelt,
Paudeen, Mclaughlin, Irwin and Morrissey-
are native born citizens Of the United States
There is not foreigner among them. What
is to be done now? AS they are all Americans,
for the heroism they exhibited in numbering
Poole without any foreign aid.
Ne,o York Erc,lin1 Post.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Meiodeons for Cash.

HoRACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpcrs OF
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those Of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeops OF the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
tording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains--prices from $50 to
10 Sl60 Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu.
sic and schedule offsctory prices Of Pianos, Melo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free Of postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
'ERMs OF ADVERTISING.
lett remained ten months, when he was sx,
chanped for n british soId;ar

Mr.. Gilletts account ef the wretched condi.
tion Of the Sugar-House prisoners corresponds
with the narratives Of his fellow sufferers. He
spoke of many dying of fstarvation and disease
during the imprisonment. Almost every day
one, and sometimes five or six, we're carried
out for burial. The bodies were placed upon
the ground, and sometimes frozen there before
removed. These detachments Of their living
comrades we're employed in carrying them TO
the Bowery, near the fresh acater pump.
Mr.. Gillett was one to whom yas presented,
few years since, a cane made from some part
of the Sugar-House. At the age of twenty
one he came to Canaan, where he has since re-
sided. At the time Of his death he was the
oldest inhabitant Of the town.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES JouR-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rea-
tive TO patents or Inventions may al all times con-
sonay at his office, or by letter. To those living
at distance he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary 10 secure a patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, Just well as if the party We're
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model Of the inven-
iion is always necessary. In size il should NOT
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED f. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent &C.
No So Nss.au streat. New York.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
TIME! LIME! LIMEl-To PIasterer,

TINE! LINE! LIME!-To Plastcrers
i 4 and Buders.-We lave now on hand, al
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels o.
Lime, and now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas
terers 10 this superior article Of Lime IL is free
from coal cnders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a vsry
superior Article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give us a call, and you shall be pleased.
8. J. SEELY & co.
Iptx Off
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

TINHIS is TO give notice that the following
il original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz;
No. Coz for 100 acres, issued in the name of DAME
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Cote;
No. 2,779 for 100 acres issued in the name of Dun
can Brown;
No. 6fS for 100 acres issued in the name Of Thos
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost destroyed, and |
hereby notify all parties that shall make applica-
tion 10 the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates of said warrants, under the provisions
Of The act of the 3lst August, 1882
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant.
Jan 10-3m1aw
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
r ATER YEARS, by the Author of :. the

IL Old House by The RIVER.
Mr.. Rulherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
The French, by Edmund c. Evans, Nj D.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World by OTvllle
Horwtz
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry h. Schoocraf.
Dana's Minrealogy, 4lh edition.
The above are selected from large arrival Of
new books at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec 8 Bookstore. near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
: oNcwoRTH,s Native wines and Bran

l dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
slanily on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Caiawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from The pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use. Ii. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds OF Wines,
Liquors and Cigars lSl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

CREAT COMPLAINTS having been
" made of the irregularity OF the running ofthe
bosis between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation OF the public, the undersigned
has determined TO run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, 69, 8, 81, and LII a. m; !, 3,
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT, 81, lot a. m; 12l, 2, 4,
and ~. p. m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 8, u, ct, and IL, m; l22, ~, and ~,
r. m.
Nov TIT. GEOKGE PAGE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

HAMPERS MAGAZINE for September is
Il a magnificent number, filled with superior
cngravings, and for sale at SHILLINGToS's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tomber is one of the best that has been issued
Lcslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

nor THE SPRING TRADE, Cents Ko-
JIG siery and Under-Garments.--STE
Browns Hotel is now opening a fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undcrrhir,s and Drawers. Also,
large assortment Of silk and cotton IIali-liose
plain and fancy. STEVENSS
Feb 24-sif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
PROSPECTUS OF DE ROWS RE

nKOSPEC1US OF DE BOWS RE-
VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at So per annum, in advance
Gas- few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 TO ESQ pages
are for sale al the office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
Il ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly al l2s Fulton street, N. Y, Sun
Buildings,) by Mum Il Co.
Terms: 50 year; 81 in advance, and the re
mainder in six months.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

Y Saie.--The block of huils'.Fgs known as
",ihe Union Buildings and now occupied BY the
Union newspaper establishment. They are siiu'
aied on L street. between 18th and 18th streets,
and fronting directly On Pennsylvania avenue. The
ot is 10 feet front by l50 feet deep. The property is
susceptible of division and Encouragement, and
its position such as must rank II among the best
business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in
creasing in value The time Of the present lessee
expires on the LIST September next, on which day
posse ssion may had
Also, that large three-s,ory Brick House on l7th
street west, .(olposile the War Oftce, and three
doors south OF G street)
Also, that lhree.story House on l7lh street west,
next door to the Government Building, at the
corner of T and 17lh streets.
Should the above property not be sold at private
sale prior TO the 18th of May, it will be sold on
that day al public auction.
TERMS will be made favorable 10 the purchaser.
Applyto CH. II. WlNDER,
Corner Of l7th and G streets.
March 20-2awtl5May
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
THE SONS OF THE sIREs, a HIS

Il tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny of
the American Party, and lis probable influence
an the next Presidential election, TO which is
added Rev'ew of the Letter Of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the K0w-nothings, by an Ame-
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con-
tanned in an Address delivered by John H. B.
Latrobe, OF Maryland, before the Historical So.
ciety of Pennsylvania, November s, 1854.
Mirana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by S.
M. H.
a Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner
Just received and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and 1lth street.
Feb Is
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31

EDw ARD LYCETT, sem. Book-Binder,
TI Potomac Hall, corner OF Eeventh-streei aad
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, d. G.
Every style OF book binding executed either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYoErT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records little care has been taken 10 preserve pa.
rental llkenesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends aud those desirous Of perpetusting per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotypc like
uesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fami-
~ bibles presentation books, keepsakes, speci-
mems OF which can be seen al his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwil be promptly
attended to.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-31
MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
HOUSE. No. 437 l. Street,

ID betwcrn 9Th and 7lh streets, near The corner
OF 7th street, Washington, ID. c. is prepared 10
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week
day. or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk OF. the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms Dec Scott