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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE or THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD Co
GEaRGEIauN lIxr C1I Dec DC u

OrricE or THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD Co,
GEORGETOWN, DIsT. or Col, Dec 26, 1854.
EALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
~ Grading, Masonry, and Bridging Of forty three
and halt A3A) miles of this road will be received
the Office OF the Company until three o'clock p
on the 9Th day of February next.
The maps, profles, plans, and specifications,
will be ready for inspection on and after The 9Th
day of February
The METROPOLITAN RAILROAD is designed TO
extend from the cities of Washington and George
town 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, by
easy and direct route, connecting with the latter
road east of the Point of Rocks" on the Potomac
river and making saving Of distance on the first
ninety miles OF the present travelled route from
the Capitol TO the Western and Northwestern
States Of forty miles
Proceeding from the point of intersection with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the route ex-
tends 10 the City of Frederick, and, passing
through the richest agricultural districts OF Mary
land terminates in the City Of Hagersiown, where
it connects with lines OF railroads, now in operation
extending 10 Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad. etc.
The portion OF the road for which proposals are
now invited. extends from the westerly line Of the
District of Columbia t34 miles from Georgetown)
TO the City of Frederick Proposals viii be re-
ceved for the work in sections of one mile each
or for the entire distance OF forty three and halt
miles.
The work is generally of medium character
for this part OF the country, with some heavy cut
ting Gn earth and rock) and bridging and every
facility exists for prosecuting il vigorously and
with economy at all seasons Of the year The
country is elevated and rolling, well waiered, and
remarkably healthy.
The time conditioned for the completion of the
contracts will be from one to two years.
Any further information desired by persons pro-
posing for the work, will be furnished at the office,
or may be had by addressing the President Of the
Company by letter, prior 10 the day Of letting
BY order Of the Board of Directors
FRANCIS DODGE, President.
EDMUND FRENCH, Chief Engineer.
Dec 29-2awt5thFeb
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
PARToN's LIFE OF HORACE GREE

The January number Of the Southern Quar-
teriy Rerier contains spicy, critical notice Of
Greeley's life. 1t is evidently from the pen of
an accomplished writer. We extract from it
the concluding portions:
"The world is always anxious to read the
acts of remarkable men, whether good or bad.
Carew, the Gipsey; Dancer, the miser; Lam
bert, the ton Of MANI Buckngton, the man
without arms or legs, have all had their lives
written. Literature, Ike zoology and entomo-
logy, has its descriptive history, and not only
should the peculiarities Of the nobler animals
be chronicled, but the more infamous reptiles
should be marked that they may be avoided.
But it is not usual TO see the chronicler Of an v
except the more yirtuous and distinguished
men take so deep and enthusiastic an interest
in the events Of their lives. Mr.. Boswell has
created great mirth by bis obsequious admira-
ton Of DR.. johnson, and Boswell was TO be
pardoned az exalted admiration Of this levi
athan Of literature. But when we look upon
the sordid, ungenerous, unsocial, and repulsive
character Of Mr.. Greeley, how can we account
for the enthusiasm Of Mr.. Parton2 Only by
supposing that those qualities are presented
under such an exaggerated aspect as TO com
mand his admiration. The author and his
subject are then congenial in their natures, and
concurrent in their purposes and the chief
amongst these purposes is to create a SANDER
Gus prejudice against the Southern States.
We have felt the best weapons from their ar
mony, they are 'slings and arrows only. The
South despises them. They are thrown by
towards against tower Of proof They are
the petty missiles which the Lilliputians hurled
against Gulliver, who picked them out Of his
hands, as the stings Of insects, but who, raising
himself above their assaults, and covering his
face with his handkerchief, was Indifferent to
their warfare.
(which, then, Of these standard works is
entitled TO the highest commendation7 Bar
mum, Of whom il may be said: 'Ferdinando
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

stances Of the dinner, it is, nevertheless, true
that Austria is placed in position, which will
make her bend on side she may perhaps be
reluctant to so at present. In fact we cannot
deny that everything seems now to brighten on
the side Of the Allies. The admirable position
of the French army SO well described by the
Courier d Enquirer, its discipline, order and
countenanee, seem to have infused little con,
fdence in the detected spirit Of the English
press. The adherence of Piedmont on one
hand, and the feelings manifested by Austria
on the other, still increase their expectations.
1t remains now to see whether the news ex.
pected by the steamer Atlantic, due at New
York on the day before yesterday, will confirm
or destroy them.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
Adjourned till tomorrow at II o'clock.

TURKISH UNwILLINGNEss TO FIGHT IN THE
CRIMEA.-A letter from Constantinople says:
A singular scene was presented four days
ago at the Seraskierate. The Turkish troops
who landed in the Crimea were under the COM
mand of Suleiman Pasha and Hail Bey Every
Turk commenced their expedition with strong
reluctance, for the fear was general that they
would be sacrificed for the safety Of the Allies,
or at least hold subordinate and degrading
position. They landed, however, with great
skill and promptitude, carrying on shore their
tents with them, and escaping the terrible rains
which caused such suffering among the un-
sheltered British troops. However they soon
became tired of the kind of warfare, and would
have deserted had they known where to go. Of
course the Pasha was the most anxious of all
to escape from hardship and danger, and his
second in command was ready to follow any
example OF his superior They both feigned
sickness, went on board the Turkish Admirals
ship in Kalamita- bay, and returned to Constan.
tinople Whether they are comparatively poor
men, and could not pay for immunity, or
whether European influence was exerted for
their punishment, is doubtful, but they have
certainly received the reward of their cowardice.
The mass of troops were drawn up in the court
of the Seraskierate-the delinquent Generals
were brought forward and addressed by the
Seraskier in the most cutting terms. The Min
lister then turned to the troops and said -"This
is Suleiman, late Suleiman Pasha, and this is
HALL, late Hall Bey; they deserted their army,
and the Sultan has resolved to make their pun
ishment as exampls to ALL" He then ordered
the button to be torn from the fez of each
and the epaullettes to be taken from their
shoulders. They were then informed of their
sentence, which is seven years detention in
q fortress an the :sl~..a ef Candle.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
"PASSAGE OF THE VIRGINIA SCRIP
BILL BY THE House,

We are much grati6ed to hear that the House
on yesterday, by vote of nearly two to one,
passed the above bill. 1t will be cheering news,
to large umber of holders of land warrants
descendants of revolutionary officers and sol
dlers--to know that they are at last about to
receive the benefits of the law which was
passed 3lst August 1852, which have been
thus long withheld, in great measure, by a
construction given to that act by the Com
missioner of the Land Office. The bill Just
passed is an amendment to the act of 1852,
and Is intended to remove all doubt as to the
true intention of that act. Strange as it may
appear, the bill WAS vigorously opposed the
vote, however, is a sufficient comment on the
opposition. Judge Caskie was the patron OF
the bill. The subject having been referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary, of which he
IS a member, and by that Committee placed in
his charge, it became his duty to explain,
and sustain it. This duty, as we learn from
those who were present, was performed in
his usually clear, happy. and able manner,
which satisfied every one who heard him
OF the "justice ofthe cause" His personal pop
ularity, aided much in comprising his object
He was sustained by the members of his Com
mitee, and the entire Virginia delegation, all Of
whom met the just expectations of every Virgi-
nian. Virginia, it is known, had made solemn
promises to the officers and soldiers of the Rev.
oution; and when she ceded some l7O,0O0,00O
OF acres of land to the United States, she stip-
ulated only for The redemption Of the pledges
she had made; to perform which, has required
comparatively an inconsiderabe number Of
acres. And the bill which has just passed the
House, which is to be final settlement of the
matter, will probably not require over 100000
acres. We cannot doubt that the Senate will
Immediately pass the BILL ss'3
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
supreme Court of the United states,
THURSDAY, February s, 1855.

iHohoDAf, repluaiy . iooc'
Elias Merwin, esq, of Massachusetts, and
Colonel M. Thompson, Of Washington, D. @,
we're admitted attorneys and counsellors of this
Of this court.
No. 6. Marcelin Haydel, us. Francois Du-
fresne. Error to the supreme court of Louisi-
ana. Mr.. Justice Catron delivered the opinion
Of the court, reversing the judgment of the
said supreme court in this cause, with costs.
No. sc. James B. Peck, ct al appellant, vs
John Sanderson, libellant. This cause was
argued by Mr.. Cutting, for the appellants, and
submitted on q printed argument by General
Howard, for the libellant
No. G7. Joseph Jasigi, ct al, plaintiffs in
error, rs. James Brown, ct al, trustee, &C.
The argument Of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Bartlett, for the plaintiffs in error, and
continued by Mr. Merwin, Tor the defendants
in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow at IL o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

Sour HousEs.--It is a question Of serious
import to many in New York, whether or not
soup houses are doing more good or harm. A
letter from that city says:
"Mr. Brace, whose labors for the poor have
made his opinions bear great weight, publishes
his sentiment that they have really injured
society more than helped it. Those who think
with him say that these public soup houses
make dependence respectable, and that beggary
has been increased very largely since they were
opened. They say that some Of the industrial
schools are almost broken up by their means,
and that thousands Of children who were almost
redeemed from their vagrancy, are sliding back
to their old ways-begging from door to door,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
ToHN II: BUTHMANN, Importer and

= DeHfer IN WIG, BTaHuy, CIgars, DC.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and.a-Half and Sixth Streets has received his full
stock and assortment of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
pagne, in quarts and pints, different brands
great variety of Rhine Wine, some Of il
sparkling.
Also St. Persy sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO so per dozen to the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark ;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis.
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
Dec 20-2tawfSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
I ATER YEARS. by enc Author Of : thc

IL Old House by the RIVER
Mr.. Ruiherfords 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 C1 Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor
Brushwood picked up on the Continent or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz.
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River by Henry X. SchooIcraft.
Dana's Minrealogy, 4h edition.
The above selected from n large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Dec 3 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

DLAY1NG CARDS.--W4 G. ZANTZINGER
IL has Just received very large assortment oI
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards Of every description, and at the most rea
sonsbc prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONER:S HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7--3taw2wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
MECHANICS INSTITUTE

METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
Will take place at the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, D. c., on the sth of February
1885,
TTNHIS Institute was founded on the 3Ist of
u August, 1852 for the promotion and encour-
agement Of Manufactures Commerce, and the
Mechanic and Useful Arts.
The Contributions TO the Exhibition are already
numerous, and every indication is afforded Of
full and most interesting display. The arrange
ments are made upon grand scale. The main
hall and other apartments Of the Smithsonian In
stitution set apart for the purpose are admirably
adapted therefor, and are supplied with everything
conducive 10 the safety convenience, and com.
fort Of contributors and visiters, while the ap-
proaches from all parts Of the city have been
greatly improved.
Persons twenty-one years OF age, and friendly
to its objects, may be admitted to membership of
this Institute if between the ages of fourteen and
twenty one, they may be admitted as junior mem
bers. The former are required 10 pay initiation
fee of 81, and SO per year thereafter and the lat
ter an initiation fee Of 81, and ST. per year there
after.
For The benefits of the School of Design mem
bers and junior members are charged ST. extra per
season of four months.
All members entitled 10 The privileges Of the
Exhibition. Members tickets each admit mem.
Der and one lady, or member and two children
or the wife Of member and two children and
junior members tickets each admit junior mem
ber and one lady. Other persons are required
10 pay for tickets as follows
Single admission ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25
Season ticket, convertible into member
sHp. u w
Genilemans season ticket, single. 1 so
Lady's season ticket 90
The Office Of the Superintendent of the Exhbi-
tion, at the northern main entrance 10 the Smith
sonian Institution, is open daily from 9, a. M,
until 5, p M, where all business connected with
this enterprise will receive prompt attention
Written communications should also be addressed
10 the undersigned.
THOMAS C. CONNOLLY.
Jan 2S-eo3t Superintendent
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
Id EADY MADE CIoTHINC at reduced

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced
LII Prices-As the season is advanced we have
determined 10 cell off the remaining portion OF our
winter stock at greatly reduced prices, therefore
gentlemen wishing 10 consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoats, Talmas, dress, frock and busi.
ness Coats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants, vel
vet, silk satin and merino Vests, Unders hrls and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments Of
fine quality, will find our present variety 10 be as
well assorted as in the beginning of the season,
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL & STEPHENS,
Jan IA 322 Pa. av. next 10 Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

One Of the novelties in London as an exhibi.
ton, are man, woman, and child, Of the tribe OF
Nism. Mans, or tailed people, from Central
Africa. DIR. Sexton lectures on them before
crowds Of visitors, three times day. Ladies are
not admitted.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
Prince DemidoG, the divorced husband

Prince Demidof, the divorced husband of
Princess Mathilde Bonapare, il is stated in the
New York TTibune, is now attached 10 the Rus
sian legation al Vienna, and has put his colossal
fortune 5000 900 year, attbe disposal fthe Czar.
He keeps al his own cost, agents in England,
France, and Turkey, 10 look after the Russian
prisoners and wounded, and TO take care Of their
wants.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE,S new Novel.
ln The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance to Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

DINE APP l. Il Brandy, and Canada
III Cheese.
LAWS Nortons brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime
Superior Brandy Cheese, lb. Jars.
Do Canada do 4 and ID. jars
English Dairy, imitation Gloster and Cheshire
Parmesan Cheese, cake, in prime order
Do do grated in glass jars. | ID. each.
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec 13-3if No. 40, op. Centre Market.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

lust received, per schooner Mist
~ 100 wholes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisins
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
bales Almonds
cases Preserved Cbow-Cbow
4 do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jellies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
casks Currants
cases Sardnes
10 bbs Cranberries
so baskets Bordeaux and Marseiles Oil
For sale by WIN. LINTON
Corner 7th and ID streets.
Dec t2-lweodif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

ATTACK on AMERICANS IN CHINA. = The
North China Herald of November | |, gives an
account of collision between the Imperiaists
and Americans at Shanhai. The Imperial.
lists attempted to enter some houses near the
north gate. The American sentinel stopped
them and called out the guard, and, the proper
signal being given, a company of soldiers and
marines were landed from the United States
sloop Vandalia, and marched to the ground.
The Imperialists fred upon the Americans, and
shots we're exchanged, but finally, upon the ap-
pearance of a portion of the rebel army, the
Imperialists ran of
Some Of the Chinese papers have consider.
able to say as to the Speculation of Yam
kee who has agreed to recapture Fuh Shan
from the rebels for 100000. 1t is said that
the United States Consul will interfere to pre-
vent the consummation of this agreement.
The Hong Kong Register is Of opinion, how
ever, that as several Americans have been al.
lowed to help the rebels in late skirmshes near
Canton, it is not fair play to interfere when
they are aiding the Imperialists.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

Tbename Of" 4 Francois TO be givento one
Of the first class men-ofwar now building in Eng.
land, 10 commemorate the eerdial and warm ini-
macy that now exists between that country and
its French allies. The great screw three-decker,
the Marlborough, of l3l guns, building in Ports
mouth dockyard, win be the vessel selected TO re-
ceive this name She will be ready for launch
ing in March, and it is said the Empress Of the
French will, with,he Emperor, be present at the
launch, and perform fhe ceremony Of naming
her.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
FINE WATCHES 4 RICH yEwELRY.

FINE WATCHES Il RICH JEWELRY.
III o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
H. ~ and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewery in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers Tor sale the same, at wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country Please call a.
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle
N. B Special attention paid to the repairing TO
ne watches by w. W. Hollingsworh Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

THRILLING ExTRAcT.-The Albany Dutch.
man gives the following as an extract from a
forthcoming drama
" You come from"
Eyes"
"And you go to-"
"And you had father and motherf"
Il did,
"And you had a sister?'
"I did,"
"And that sisters name was"
"It was"
I" And your name is"
!" The same as my fathers"
al knew it. Rush 10 my arms. Again ]
clasp my long lost brotberl Again ] do
(Faints, falls on the stage, rolls over, and
Shoots" pistol at the prompter.)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

Mr.. Forrest has presented Miss Lizzie We.-
ton formerly OF Burton's,) with magnificent
diamond ring in token Of his appreciation of her
ability and merit as an actress, and for the excel
lent manner in which she supported him during
his late Baltimore engagement, and particularly
for her rendition OF the character OF Julie de Nor
temer, in "Richelieup
daughter Of Mr.. Conrad Hensler, Of Boston,
has made quite a brilliant debnf in the opera of
Linda She is only eighteen, and her voice i.
a soprano Of the richest tone.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 1854.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 1854.
H-s- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth ofthe United States, ], 500 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library edi-
ton, may still be ordered. Price sc delivered
at the expense Of the author
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

The big snow drin in Illinois is eighteen miles
long and egh, feet high.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

Il just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
IME! LIMEl LIMEi-To PIasterers
and Bnllders.-We have now on hand, at
SEELYS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels =,
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF pIas-
terers to this superior article of Lime. II is free
from coal cindcrs or other sediment, II being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior article for plasterng, white coating, and
bard finishing.
Give us a call, and you shall be pleased.
8. J. SEELY a. CO
July n If
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

The Crystal Palace n Public Market
Councilman Wendell proposes 10 metsmorphise
the Crystal Palace into public market. AT his
suggestion the Committee on Markets is in
structed TO inquire into. the expediency Of the
step. This is good move. Its location, in Eve
years will be in the very centre of our wesihiest
populstion--New York Mirror
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-10-13

Proof that the Moon Is not lnhabled. DIR.
Scoresby, in an account that be has given Of
some recent observations made with the Earl
Of Rosse'a telescope, says: aWith respect to
the moon, every object on IL surface Of 100
feet wss nsw distinctly to be- seen; and he
had no doubt, that under very favorable cir.
cumstanees, il would be 90 with objects 60
feet in height On its surface were craters Of
extinct volcanos, rocks and masses Of stones
almost innumsrabIs. He had no doubt that il
such building - hs was then 10 were upon
the surface Of the moon, il would be rendered
distinctly visible BY these instruments. But
there were no signs Of habitations such -
ours-no vestigss OF architecture remain to
show that the moon i or ever was Inhabited
bya race Of mostals similar to ourselves IT,
presented no appearance which could lead 70
the supposition that Il contained anything like
the green field and leVly verdars Of this bsau-
tiful world Of oura There was no water visi.
ble-not I sea or . river. or even the measure
Of sreservolr for supplying town o. Factory
al seemed dssohte."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-10-13

A modest young gentleman at dinuer par
ty put tho following conundrum:
why are most people who eat turkies like
babies!
No reply. The modest man blushsd and
would have backed out, but finally gave the
reasons:
Because they are fond Of the breast
Two middle-aged ladies tainted; the remains
Of the young man were carried out BY the
coroner, and three married ladies' clapped their
handkerchiefs to their mouths in convulsions
-toothache, of course.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-10-13

There have been two hundred and fifteen
thousand eight hundred claims fled for lands
under act of March Sd, 1855, of which 1000
were filed in March, 10000 in April, and 45,-
900 in May. Thus fat the Commissioner Of
Pensions has only been able to issue about &c..
600 warrants of all sizes; and at the rate at
which they are now issuing warrants, it will
take over two years to complete the cases on
hand. Claimants who are anxiously await
ing the receipt Of the warrants, will have to
be patient. No doubt Congress will devise
some means at its ensuing session for speedier
execution of the law.