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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
coTToN nALEs AND mosCow.

There are many historical mistakes-his-
torical mistakes which no one will be permitted
to explain. For instance, it was stated soon
after the battle Of Buena Vista, that General
Taylor said to the commander Of his artillery,
"a little more grape, Captain Bragg" 1t was
conclusively proved that General Taylor could
not have uttered those words-that he was too
far off to have been heard if he had uttered
them; and besides, the gallant captain him
self testified that they were never spoken at all.
The parade yesterday-the beating of drums
and so forth-called to our minds the military
hallucination which we have Just mentioned,
and also suggested to us two other hallucina-
tions connected with war, which have but little
foundation in fact. We know well enough
that in stating what we state now, we viii
take many persons by surprise, and, perhaps,
do an ungrateful thing. But if they will look
into the matters Of which we speak, they will
find that what we say is strictly true.
In the first place we would mention that the
belief is prevalent that our soldiers were forti-
fed with cotton bales at the battle Of New Or
leans. We we're not at that battle, but we have
good authority for saying that there were no
cotton bales used on that occasion. Our troops
did not fight under any such shelter. A few
bales of cotton goods we're flung into the breast
work but no breastwork was made of cotton,
bags or bales. We make this statement in full
and complete earnestness. General Jackson
always denied the cotton-bale story, and one Of
his aids-as gallant and as truthful a man as
ever lived-told us with his own lips, that il
there was cotton bale on the field of Chal-
mette he never saw it..
The other delusion which we would mention,
refers to the burning of Moscow. Most people
believe that Moscow was consumed when the
Great Napoleon invaded Russia. This, too, is
a mistake. That ancient city-the oldest of al
modern cities--was hardly scorched. Things
around and about it were consumed. In some
places the suburbs we're burnt, but there was
no burning which deserved the name Of a con
Hagration. Therefore, we say that Moscow
never was burnt, and that there we're no cotton
bales at New Orleans.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
THE ANNIyERsARY.

To-day has been generally celebrated in
Washington as the anniversary Of the victory
at New Orleans. The convention of the gal.
liant soldiers of the war Of 1872, has given more
interest than usual to the anniversary. No one
who witnessed that long procession Of brave men
who now in the twilight Of life had met to cele-
brate the meridian glory of theirexistence, could
fail to be impressed with the solemn interest
of the occasion. There were those who had
stood the firm and valiant defenders Of their
country in the hour of her greatest trial and
her greatest need. There was the mutual
greeting Of those who had been long separated
in the different spheres of life in which they
were engaged, and who now, for the first time,
during forty years, renewed associations made
sacred by the solemn dedication Of services and
Of lives to the defense of common country.
Forms, then straight and athletic are now bent
with years-eyes, which then frightened with
the fash of martial yalor, are now dimmed with
care and time-but through the waste of years
one and only one thought engrossed the minds
Of all, and that was the trying period through
which all alike had passed.
But not only was the celebration of the anni-
versary of a day, which secured to the country
q peaceful settlement of principles involved in
the contest Of lsl2-'l5 the object Of this meet.
ing. These gallant defenders of our rights, SO
long contented with the mere voice of gratitude
from their countrymen, now claim from their
government higher reward than empty praise.
A bill, even now before Congress, making pro-
vision for their wants, should not only be advo.
Gated as bene6ce, but urged as a right belong.
ing to these brave supporters of our liberties in
the war of 1872 It well established policy,
as we'll as well understood matter of justice
in almost all civilized governments, that those
who have engaged in the battles of their coun-
try should be entitled to the benefit of q PEN
sion. More particularly is this the case in q
Government like our own, where, in peculiar
sense, the soldier may be regarded as the self
devoted defender of his country, when the army
offers but little inducement, except that lofty
sense of patriotism, which inspires all with a
desire to devote life, fortune, and all to the de-
fence of our institutions-where war is not
profession but personal sacrifice.
Let us trust that this celebration may not be
without its effect on the minds of our states
men, in urging the passage Of q law providing
some reasonable compensation for those gallant
defenders Of our country during the last war.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
EVENING SESSION.

At FIVE o'clock the convention re-assembled,
when
General Leslie Coombs said that the committee
appointed to drah resolutions for the action Of
the convention were prepared TO make report
An old soldier, who remarked that he had been
blind for the last three years, suggested that with
a view TO act understandngly, everybody pre-
serve order. This, in his opinion, would be "the
beauty Of all beauties"
General Coombs was about to commence the
reading Of the report, when several voices were
heard saying, ego into the pulpit cit will be no
sacrilege, for we're engaged in good cause"
General Coombs. have spoken TO twenty
thousand people in the open air, and think there
will be no difficulty in hearing me here.
A voice: "Make a beginning, if you please"
Cries of Order "orderp "Sit down.
An old soldier proposed a compromise between
the floor and the pulpit, namely that the General
stand on a chair. And this was acquiesced in.
After a few introductory remarks, General
Coombs proceeded to read the report which is
substantially as follows. Crhe writer hereof not
being so fortunate TO obtain the usual facilities
for this too, he is unable TO furnish list oil
the many officers OF the meeting)
Forty years have elapsed since General Jack
son fought and won the last great battle Of the late
war with Great Britain at New Orleans and this
glorious anniversary is fitting day to the survi-
wing soldiers of that war, to meet and take
counsel together. This city too named after the
Father of his Country, is the most appropriate
place for our assemblage The war Of the Revo-
luton achieved our liberty; the war Of 1912 Sc
cured il. While the green sod marks the grave OF
our revolutionary fathers, few only Of those who
staked their lives in that immortal conflict remain
to tell the tale OF suffering and Of sacrifice BY far
the greater number have passed down to their
last homes on earth; many ofthem in penury and
want, In less than forty years after the Rcvoiu-
tionary struggle, grateful Congress passed a
general pension law for the benefit OF the surviv.
ing officers and soldiers, at a time when there was
an empty treasury and heavy responsibilities hung
over us. Is il unreasonable, then, to ask that
similar justice be done TO the soldiers ofthc war
Of 1912 while we have public treasury over.
flowing with gold, and no debts to pay? Or, is il
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

most soothing appeals it was one Of his nc
best efforts. Gifts effect, we can say, as our
neighbor Of the NeWs, that, we can only
judge by the strict order maintained, the ear
nest attention with which it was heard, and the
frequent bursts Of applause that followed his
telling, sabre-Iike flashes of eloquence.' His
words were as fire that ran, and thrilled the
whole audience.
"He reviewed briefly and lucidly his opinions
on those principles upheld by the Democratic
party for government, both Federal and State
the great fundamentals Of all republican insti-
tutions, and the safety of our own glorious
Union. He, in every way, surrounded himself
by arguments and illustrations that were un-
answerable, and when he burst forth upon the
principles that underlie the Know-nothing
question, he portrayed the real views Of this
secret organization; the fallacy of its positions;
its prescription on account Of religion; and
exposed fully the dangers that were to follow
from the success of secret political party.
His views were such as to render conclusive to
the mind of any man as to which side he
should take in this new sect-that of openly
expressing whatever touches on political ques-
TONS 1t would be useless in us to attempt to
give even synopsis Of his speech. His man
ner is SO original, his style so peculiarly his
own, and the force Of his remarks such, that,
in attempting to give them in synopsis by our
own words, would be futile and weak. We
may recur again to the subject. One must
hear Mr.. Wise for himself With us it is as
with Job; our language must be: Whom
shall see land hear for myself and not for an
other"
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
OPENING OF THE CANVASS IN vIR.
GINA.


The Norfolk Ners of the 9TH instant con-
tains the following notice of Mr.. Wise's speech
in that city on Thursday:
"The initiatory speech Of the present can
vass for State officers Of Virginia, was deliv.
cred last night at Ashland Hall, by Mr.. Wise,
to large assembly Of the people. The spa
cious room indeed was crowded to overfowing,
by eager, and, seemingly, pleased listeners,
whom the eloquent speaker held attentive for
upwards of two hours, by one Of the most for
chile and wellarranged addresses that we have
ever heard.
"Of the effect Of this appeal, we can only
Judge by the strict order maintained, the ear
nest attention with which it was heard, and the
frequent bursts Of applause that followed his
telling, sabre-like flashes Of eloquence. As
many speeches as we have heard, and as many
meetings as we have attended at Ashland Hall,
we never witnessed so orderly an assemblage;
at times, the sound Of a pin dropped might
have been heard throughout the crowded
ROOM"
The Argus contains the following notice Of
Mr.. Wise's speech:
"The campaign was commenced on Wednes.
day evening, at Ashland Hall, by our gallant
and glorious nominee for Governor, in an ad-
dress to most crowded audience. The room
was filed to overaowing by the most eager
listeners, whom the eloquence Of his words held
strictly attentive for over two hours. The ad
dress was his ocn-such as he alone can de-
liver -forcible, well arranged, argumentative
abounding in the most bitter sarcasm and the
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
MAILS FOR PENAUaH, SINGAPORE,
AND CHINA.

We are requested to say that the mails for
Penang, Singapore, and China, will in future
be forwarded from England oncea month only,
instead Of twice month, as heretofore; and
that the Packet service, which hitherto has not
extended beyond Hong-kong, will be carried
on to Shanghai. The mails for the above
places commencing with those Of January,
will be made up in London on the 4th Of every
month, for dispatch by the Packet from South
anpton, and on the evening Of the 9th of every
month for dispatch via Marseilles; excepting
when the 4th or the 9th falls on Sunday, on
which occasions the mail via Southampton will
be made up on the evening Of the Sd, and that
via Marseilles on the evening Of the 10th Of the
month.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
The Great Marble Statue
THE DYING GLADIAToR,

= I.
On erhi5ition at MOrrisOn's Building, A street,
near PennsyLania 0rsnns, from O'Clock, n. M
untll0, p. M daily.
Admittance rs cents.
GA STATUE Of SURPRISING merit. Its power and
pathos 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 paihos and
the tragedy Of death without its ghastliness and
horror. We feel ourselves in the presence Of that
awful Power before whose icy sceptre all mortal
distinctions are levelled. No 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" -Hiaiards Sir Months in A0ly.
"a wonderful production of art. Its simplicity
is such that it does not strike at first; the admira-
ton comes afierward, and in tide sufficiently
deep and strong. II 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-hs 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 hm-he is gone,
Ere ceased the inhuman shout which hsil'd the
wretch who won.
He heard il, but he needed not-his eyes
Were with his heart, and that was far away;
He reckd not of the life he lost nor prize,
But where his rude hut by the Danube lay
There were his young barbarians all at play,
There was their Dacan mother-he their sire,
Butcher'd TO make Romdn holiday
All this rush'd with his blood. Shall he expire,
And unavengedi Arise ye Goths, and glut
your ire
is. HoLLINGsHEAD, Agent.
Dec l6--dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

playing equal boldness and originality. Few
there are, whether among the working men,,
to whom ii is dedicated, or those whose minds
have been expanded by liberal culture, who
can rise from the perusal Of this little volume
without greatly enlarged ideas Of the bounteous
providence Of God, the wondrous symmetry and
beauty Of His universe, and the "dignity and
omnipotence of enlightened labor"
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
lHON VIM. n. SMITH, OF ALABAMA.
Tho uon W., II Sm,ths &C A lohap,a da1;y-

lHON. VIM. X. SMITH, OF ALABAMA.
The Hon. VIM. Il. Smithy Of Alabama, deliv-
cred, by invitation, a lecture in Brooklyn on
the 4th inst, before the Brooklyn Institute
We understand that notwithstanding the in
clemency Of the weather, there was a very large
and intelligent audience, and that the lecture
was received with undivided attention and the
most marked demonstrations of applause.
Judge Smith, with all his practicability as a
politician, selected purely intellectual and
artistic subject--M1sic and its Votaries, and
we understand that he managed his subject with
such learning and ability as to give to his audi
ence the utmost satisfaction.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
Fires ~ Now York.

NEW YoHK, Jan. s.-The boiler in Mr. Stephens's
Factory on 2lst street exploded this morning,
ously injuring the engineer. The other portion OF
the building took fire and was entirely destroyed.
The elegant Presbyterian church ediice on 18th
street, near Tenth avenue, was destroyed by fire
this morning The loss is estimated at $25,OOO,
insured for $4,000. A defect in the aues was
the cause.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
supreme Court of the United states.
MONDAY, January 8, 1855.

No. 3. Original docket.) The State of Flor
ida, complainant rs. The State of Georgia.
The argument on the motion Of Mr.. Attor.
ney General Gushing to intervene in this cause
in behalf Of the United States, was continued
by Mr.. Badger Of counsel for the respondent,
and by Mr.. Westcott Of counsel for the com
plainant, in opposition to the motion.
Adjourned until tomorrow at Ill o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
From ST. ThOmas-An American Steamer
Fired Into.

New YoRK, Jan. S-The ship Golden Eagle,
from st. Thomas, reports that, few days before
she arrived there, the American steamer BenJa-
min Franklin chartered by the Royal Mail Com
other islands, was fired into by the authorities Of
the island, when leaving port. One ball passcd
through state room in which were sitting an
English lady aud child The steamer, in conse-
quence, had TO return 10 port, and was detained
day in making repairs. The reason given was,
that she had no right TO pass.
The United States sloop of war Falmouth put
into st. Thomas, on the 2oth, leaking badly. She
had encountered heavy gales on the coast and
was badly strained.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
Marine Intellixence.

BosToN, Jan. S.-The sloop pofwar Marion was
at Port Praya on the 9th ultimo. The frigate
Constitution left there about the 10th Of Novem-
Der for ST. Vincenls The soop-of-war Dale left
on the first of December for Moravia and a cruise.
New YORK, Jan. S.-The United States steamer
Massachusetts and brig Bainbridge were at Rio
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

THREE Ply Collars--lOO dozen for sale,
Il 81 so per dozen, by
WALL e. STEPHENS,
Dec 10 Pa. av, next door TO Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
6elegraptir.


BosroN, Jan. S.--Governor Morrrs message 10
the Maine~Legslature makes no allusion 10 the
Know-nothings. He recommends a stringent en-
forcement Of the liquor law and in regard 70 the
slavery question, he says the time has arrived
when the question must be met and discussed In
the national and State councils, and in the primary
meetings of the people, with the same freedom
with which other grave questions are wont 10 be
considered He condemns the passage of the Me-
braska bill; and on its presumed extension Of
slavery, he denounces the completely Of the Presi-
dent in violation Of his assurances.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
Injunction against . Bank.

for in the Supreme Court Of this State, against
the Commercial Bank of this city, was granted
this morning, restraining the directors from regu-
lar meetings Of the Board, or for more than legal
interest.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
9 III nskmant.

Mnsknlent.
GERS1ANIAN BELL RINGERS,
At ODD FELLOWS HALL.
THE PEAK FAMILY,
alists an b ell Rim gers,
YNAKE the present opportunity to announce TO
the inhabitants OF the City of Washington
that they will give
TWO CONCERTS ONLY
GUITARS, z
At the above named Hall, OH MONDAY and
TUESDAY EVENINGS, January
Sh and 9th, 1855.
TIcKrrs Is Cents, reserved seats SO cents.
Doors open at 81; Concert to commence at "A.
w. B. BLAISDELL, Agent
IL They will also give
TWO ERTS
In GEORGETOWN, at FOREST HALL, on
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
EVENINGS, January 10th
and 1lth.
Tickets, IS cents-reserved seats, so cents.
N.B-FOREST HALL has just been fitted up
with Ncy Settees, Nstc Stage, and a Nesc Furnace
for warming, which renders it one Of the pleasant
est aud most comfortable Halls now in use.
Jan. So
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
THE KINGS ENGLISH.

The London Times, with commendable yea
for the preservation Of the Kings English
complains, among other structures on the an
nual message of President Pierce, that thai
document sis not very correct in its language
It may amuse our readers to place in contrast
with the message the recent speech Of the
Queen, which, according to that pungent fel
low, Punch, has actually caused the cannonized
bones of William Cobbett to burst their cere
ments, and demonstrate against snch~ murder
Gus designs upon his native language:
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

On ezhi5ition at Moryisoa's Budding, AZ street
near Pennsylania arsnus, from O'Clock, n. M
mntill0, p. M daily
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The Turf.


Atsrs CRY Coursr-Frsr DAY. Nov 2s.--sweer .ako
for year old o0lts and aues mile out entrance
$50 sI60 added by the club
Col A. Bales p. :. Ellen by Monsieur Tonson dam by
Ieviathan, years old, ................
John Van Hsgen's br. Kafh by jim Allen dam by
imp. STAFFORD, years old. .......... ........ ?
Time 2:0o.
SEC md Reconsideration $3.50 5000 added by tbs
club, two mile heats, free for all ages 10 rule.
Col A. Pailss g. Larry, by Cray Aedoes dam BY
1csiathan, yearg Observation-Disclosures.
John Van Bagcp's br. Van Hagen by Jim Al
len, dam by Tenn Thurman, 2 years oil ... -. 2
John Morris &. Allen, by Sterling, Gam by isGtte
1fafh dist.
Time, 2bG-s:53.
ercoSp pAv Nov. 2o.-Milc heats entrance 500 .,th
81 co added by the club free for all ages to rule
John Van Hagep's h. 7. ka'e Ross, by jim Allen
dan, BY imp straifoEd, years Oh ............ I
w. Iilly's >. m. Caddo Msid, by imp. Glencoe, dam
by ieviaiban, years old. ................... Q
Time, 1:55-t:5l.
Tmrn pss Nov. 30.-fwo year old stake entrance
1900 each, with 5000 added by the club milo heaS
John Nsn BAgen's D. & Ruth, 2years old......
Col 4. railes .. T. tl.n years old ........ dis
VI Icast's :. c. In Dursi, b. Jim Allen, dam by
-, years cid. ......................,, dis.
Nase, 20o-I.ss
Fou'nn DAY Dec. Match $1,000 aside, four mile
heats, IOOlo, on each.
col wystts r. darby, ~ imp Glencoe lsia b.
Ela, NtftEf fsfFs oi@...~ - .
t. a. -. ~ 81 a. ft''.,s itt.e. assn 49,
ii.t,5.i.-ttf
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FiGHr BETWEEN AZ EsGLfsu NoRLgMAS AMP AZ
AaIEIcAN bUrFALo--A Among the various items OF
news from the Plains, the Lexington (AIo) Citizen
gives the following Two British nobiencn have
been spending the summer and fall on the Plains,
for the purpose OF sporting. One Of them mounted
bis fine dapple gray charger and with his gun
poised rode OF to herd Of bulaloes. Singing out
his victim, huge ball. he lct slip the dogs Of
The buffalo, badly wounded. halted to recover his
breath. John Bull halted also. After short pause,
and deliberate survey Of bis Antagonist the enraged
buffalo charged upon The horse and his noble rider.
making no distinction between noble and gnoble
blood. Down came horse and rider. When John
Bu rose to biz feet, he cav his charger going on az
full speed, little in advance Of the herd, and the
wounded bull ready 20 renew the dreadful assault.
Reccllec;ing that ne was an Englishman, and Titha
nobeman. John Doll was too firm 10 retreat. The
buffalo again pitched in--again John Bali came
down upon the plain third and fourth time vas
the eight renewed. when tho Englshman, finding
that the American bull was too much Of democrat
TO respect nobility, and remembering that " discre-
ton the better part of valor took TO his heels,
and left the plain and his horse in the quiet posses
sion Of the enemy.
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h injury = person neither does IL embrace the great
number Of persons who have been killed and manned by
Jumping froD moving trsns attempting to get
while they in motion, bang run over, &o.-
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s.1he Legislature Of Virginia reelected Hon james
H. Mason United States Senator Tor years fcom the
8th Of March, 1857.
l0--Nuncipsl election in Boston resulted ia he de-
feat Of the Know Nohngs and the election Of the titi.
ssns ticket which was composed Of all the anti Know
Nothing factions.
l2Fsancis 7. Blair formerly editor OF the Washing
ton Gtots, Gen. Jackson's administration organ wrote
letter. In which he took grounds 10 favor of tile new
black republican movement.
30.-The Dallas Execgtive Committee Of The city OF
phadelphia issued long address presenting reasons Ia
OF the selection Of George b. Dallas the Preden
tai candidate The Know Nothing STATE Convention Of
Georgia was held at Mllcdgove. Delegates to the Ma
onal Convention were appointed who instructed
not % meet at philadelphia the 22a of February the
time appointed for the assembly ~ the Presidential
yention, but TO hoid oil for pcsponement unt after
the FIRST Of Aug.
= THE soft shell democrats of the city ofNew York
held their primary elections to choose delegates to the
state convention
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REoArruIArIoN, c0MrAnBn WIN l654.


The following table shows the number Of accidents
ge;hsr with the number Of killed and wounded, which
have eccnned IN Tic yahous railroads of IN In TOD
tate, dr,ir ine TIL !etr ierc'her eih con1 .n'v
i.Nle,f tlcf'rftl dnfrs Ma. ne ahs er'.ios &
.,,,4sfhu ss-i So. rAt.h vs.. sst Elttst1 .jI -
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The following table embraces the number Of steamboat
accidents which have occurred the rivers, lakes aud
bays OF this country and which have been attended with
loss of life and injury to person during the year 1855,
sgether with the number Of killed and wounded. We
also give paraive table If like accidents Ia 1851