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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

An Appropriate Prayer.-The Rev. W. H
Milburn, the chaplain 10 the House of Represen-
taives, yesterday delivered substantially the fol-
lowing prayer:
"Our Heavenly Father, we beseech that thy bless.
ing may rest on The members of this House during
the few remaining hours of this Congress For.
bid that this hall be proclaimed by scenes of confu-
sion and violence, but may every member avoid
stimulating and intoxicating drinks and strive 10
preserve good order, the dignity OF debate, and
harmony of feeling. May all unite in the despatch
OF business, which the nation has right 10 de-
mand of this body May thy grace be with them
through the scenes OF coming life, and help them
TO be wise, noble minded and vrtuous citizens OF
the republic. Their duty is 10 advance the inter.
ests of humanity; and, when their days on earth
shall close, receive them into thy everlasting king
dom, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Re-
deemer. Amen
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

SWr 1t is reported that Messrs SHARKEE, Of
Mississippi, WALwoRTH, of New York, and
WALDO of Connecticut, are to be the Judges
or Commissioners of the Board OF Claims, and
Colonel JEREMIAH CLEMENS, Of Alabama, is to
be Solicitor-GlObe
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
The Indians, from MInnesota-tho.e fanci

The Indians, from MInnesota-those fanc
fully dressed red men-seem to be enjoying them
selves finely in this city. AT the Fair of the Me-
tropolitan Mechanics Institute, the Presidents
Frday-night receptions, and the Capitol, they
have displayed themselves, and excited general
observation, though not unusual admiration, how.
ever beautiful and charming they may be in theiI
own estimation They have sporled with the
boys in the streets, mot promenading with the
ladies,) and made themselves " at home " every
where. The circus amusements have delighted
them, not less, apparently, than the two recent
fires in this city. The tongues of the bells sum.
moned them forth as well as fremen and, in
great glee, they followed the machines. They, in
fact, partake of all the pleasures Of the outdoor
and indoor entertainments and no doubt will re.
turn home well posted with news They are
here for The purpose of making treaty, but, unlike
the pale faces, under such circumstances, do not
maintain an extraordinary degree of dignity.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
Respectful Acknowledgements

Respectful Acknowledgements re
porters and correspondents OF the distant press
have united in letter Of respectful acknowledge
ments to the Hon. Linn Boyd, for the LIBERAL i'm.
partial, and uniformly polite and gentlemany
manner by which his official and private inter.
course with the press has been slgnalized during
the term of his Spcakership. They wish his hap.
pness and success in all his private undertakings
and express a hope without partisanship or poll.
teal bias) 10 see him again in public life, where
the sterling qualities of his character have secured
for him universal respect and appreciation.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
T ONGwoRTH,s Native Wines and Bran

IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines made from the pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. J0ST, Agent.
Also Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ian &0-2aw3m%
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and possessing the best references wishes TO
find IN private family, a situation as teacher
Of French, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting As his knowledge OF the English s i'm
perfect, he would be satisfied at FIRST with small
compensation. Apply at this Office, by cores
pondence or otherwise. Jan. %.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

Good News-W Water for the District. n
will doubtless be gratifying 10 all Of our citizens
to learn that Congress, at its late session, appro-
priated two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for
the continuation Of the Washington aqueduct
This fact carries with il remarkably agreeably
comment.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

Mechanics Exchangc.-At recent meeting
of this organization, the following named officers
were elected President, M G. Emory first vice
president, VIM. Mclean; second, Job Anglers
treasurer, Alexander Rutherford secretary, VIM.
J. Mcclellan.
The rooms, on G street, near the Bank ofWash.
ngton, are open daily from eight and halfo'cock
in the morning until four in the afternoon, excep,
on Sunday.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

Immense Crowds were in attendance to-day,
as during Saturday night, al the Capitol, 10 W.T.
ness the expiring throes Of that body known as
the Thirty-hrd Congress.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

The spur.-A person, for the first time, last
night, looking down from the gallery OF either
House Of Congress upon the representative dig
ntaries below, would have supposed that they
were the most industrious men in the world
Everybody was engaged in business, and as in
dustriously as if the present and future welfare
Of the country depended upon their action But
having wasted very much valuable time, the
secret is, they were driven egislatlvey on by the
rude spur Of necessity, and had TO make the best
they could of the few remaining hours OF The
Congress.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
DAPER MOIsTENER. q new f.rention

DIAPER MOISTENER, a new i,,vention
u Tor moisien'ng the leaves OF copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, and mosienine IN,
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful Tor
various other purposes, II will be found an nds-
pensablc article ior every desk. II is perfectly
simple and cheap, and must conc into general
use. Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY.
Jan - Booksellers, near oh 81.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR
i ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
$500, for 1891 acres, issued on the ed Septem
ber 1911, in the name of Ann Bronaugh, one of
the heirs OF Lieutenant Austin Sandridge for his
service as lieutenant IN the continental line has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made 10 the General Land Office for the issue OF
script on duplicate of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4th section ofthe rules and regulations
OF said office dated November Goth, 1852
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs of Ann Bronaueb,
Nov 29-cw3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
HON. THOMAS H. BAYLY,

We we're glad to see Judge BAYLY, who has
been confined by severe cold for several days
past, at his post yesterday, in improved health.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

Fatal Accidental young man, named Ed
ward Long, was crushed TO death, on Friday
afternoon, at the Washington railroad s,a,iong
the two cars between which he was standing
having closed upon him.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
Court of CIaims.-we learn ,ba, d,,i.,- !. !,

Court Of Claims.--We learn that, during last
night, or Tins morning, the President Of the United
States nominated, and the Senate confirmed, The
following named gentlemen, 10 constitute the
court OF claims, recently authorized by law III.
Lumpkin, OF Georgia; Mr. Blackford, Of Georgia
and Mr.. Gichrst, OF New Hampshire, Judges
Solicitor, Montgomery Blair.
me Judiciary Of the District.-The Joint
committee OF conference on The disagreement be.
tween the twp Houses relative 10 the reorganiza-
OF The courts of the Of tho District OF Columbia.
ana 70 reform and improve the laws thereof being
unable TO come 10 compromise in relation 10 The
reform OF the courts, agreed TO the nineteenth
section only OF that bill, which provides for the
improvement OF our laws and their codifcaton:
M IN their report the two branches OF Congress
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
PROPOSALS. FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January %, 1855.

IN Pursuance OF the provisions OF the act
entitled "An act TO provide for executing the
public printing" &c. approved August 20, 1882
sealed proposals will be received AT this Office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 18th day Of
March next, at 12 o'clock, m. for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions Of writing
naner n wit
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

" ANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also. the
rudImenis OF Greek, il desired All OF which will
be taught 10 the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best ference
both in regard to character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRlNK,
Dec SIT Pittsfeld, Massachuset
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
SECOND EDITION NOW READY.

DUELS AND DUELLING,
alphabetically arranged, Nth Preliminary
Historical Essay,
by Hon. Lorenzo Sabine
| vol. 12mo. Price 81 %
VINHlS work comprises sketches of the PRINCIPAL
i Duels, from that between David and Goliah,
the first on record, to the present day; and con-
tains full account OF those of Importance, in
Gliding all of historical interest in the annals of
this country.
NJ ALI N TIN ES, VALENTfNES.-A
Y large assortment just received and for sale
by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
nLATE ED TEA SETS.-I have lust re-
j. ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices !;
also, large assortment Of Spectacles, Of every
description together with good assortment Of
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture which
| will retail at wholesale prices
Ii. 0. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9Th sts,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-d1wif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

Without looking on the gloomy side Of the
picture-for Sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof"-we will fix our eyes on the bright
side. We will hope for the best until the worst
befalls us.
But this Congress has now terminated. To
its members Of both Houses and Of all com
plexions Of politics we wish a safe return to,
and happy meeting with, their families and
constituents. To our country we wish prosper
ity and peace. To our Union harmony and
permanence.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

ONCE MORE-"WHO OWNS THE Or
CAMP
It will be remembered by our readers, that a
day or two since we propounded the above
question.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

WOKE NECK SHIRTS. -.Our Assort-
Il meni of Gentemen's Dress Shirts is com
plete, and fits in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec l7-3tf Sales Room Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

During the evening session, and up TO the hour
Of adjournment, to-day, at few minutes TO twelve
o'clock the Senate were occupied in manner
similar 10 the House, acting on the disagreeing
amendments TO the various appropriation bills,
etc. Occasionally The body would go into Exc
cutive session.
The President pro tempare adjourned the Senate
siie due
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04
FRENCH GENTLEMAN. with fin

Superintendent Of Public Printing
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07
THE ELECTION AT BUFFALO.

The Judicial Election at Buffalo on Tuesday
was an event Of Importance at which all
good citizens have reason to rejoice. 1t is
the first time in this State that on any occasion
of much moment, the mass Of independent men
from all the old parties have united to defeat
and put down the Pro-Savery Know Nothings.
That secret party undertook to raise to the
bench of the Superior Court one Of their own
number; and though their candidate had previ-
ously filled the Office of Recorder, 80 far a. we
are aware credtably and acceptably, the fact of
his nomination by the Order, and of his aiiilia-
ton with its midnight lodges, was sufficient to
rally against him a majority of above thousand
electors We hail this result with satisfaction
far exceeding that Of any ordinary political tri-
umph. 1t would indeed have been apublic mis-
fortune if the mechanism of signs, grips, pass
words and mysterious cabals had sufficed to
establish a Know Nothing, as such, upon the
bench Of justice.
Ii is bad enough that the devices Of secret So
cieties should be employed in the ordinary con-
hcts of politics; but when such societies go
further, and attempt to decide judicial elections
and TO raise their neophytes to the responsible
station of Judge, it is time that all good citi-
zens should abandon their previous political diff
ferences and prejudices to JONI preventing the
attempted wrong and protecting the purity aud
respectability of the ermine. This has been
done at Buffalo with signal success, and we con-
gfatulate the people of that city and of the
State accordingly.
This election also has a significant political
bearing. 1t shows that the Hindoos can be
beaten Throughout the State and in every part
of it whenever there is sufficient reason for
members of the former Wing and Democratic
parties to combine against them. 1t shows that
| as q mere aggregation of ultra Pro-Slavery ele-
ments, drawn from those two parties, they are
| powerless when the mass of electors, who are
in favor of liberality and opposed to proscrip-
ton, choose to join hands for their humiliation.
| II shows TOO that wherever the new party has
been successful it has been so not from any ex.
elusive strength of its own, but simply from its
having embarked on that overwhelming tide Of
hostility to the Kansas outrages and to Slavery
extension in general which has prevailed and
still prevails throughout the Northern States.
Where the Know-NothDgs have attempted to
act Independent OF that feeling or in hostility
to il they hswe been defeated; and so it will be
nntil their political career is closed ard they
begin to be forgotten.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07
THE X. N. CONVENTION.
Correspondence of The n. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence Of The n \. Tribune
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday June 81 p NJ.
The National Council of the Know-Nolhings opened
their meetings this morning at the Assembly Rooms,
corner of Tenth and Chestnut-sts Nearly every State
il represented including Texas, Arkansas and Caor-
MIA. Mr.. j. w. Barker Of New York the hero Of the
latest plate presentation is the grand Mogu and pre-
sided. The credstials Of the various delegations
were received and examined Those OF several States
were pronounced ing erect In what particular this
imperiecton lies was not stated. President Barker
preserved dgnifed silence on this point contenting
himself with declaring the fact. The Massachusetts,
members who for this reason not yet admitted to
the inner chamber believe that il is but pretense so
far they concerned arising from wish 10 snub
thtm for their boldness upon the Slavery question: and
to be followed up if the courage and power do not
fail, by entire exclusion. But this would be too
gross outrage, and if the power does not fail the
courage TO execute it will. Ohio and Arkansas nre
also held in allegiance the ground Of imperfect ere
dentials. Committee was appointed TO examine
into the facts concerning these cases and report to-
morrow, to which time the Council then adjourned
without transecting any further business.
The session will probably last several days, and
there plenty of indications of stormy time on the
question that will persist in agating itself in spite
the efforts of Unionsavers 10 stihe it, The South and
Southwest here in strong and influential numbers
both by delegates and otherwise, and they demand
platform which they carry the Slave States as
against the administration When they get it, it will
be the dead bodies Of the secret Councils of two
thirds of the Free States. There is very bitter feel
ing against Henry Wilson of Massachusetts,, who is
here as one Of the delegates from that State. The
Vnginians look upon him the cause of all their
wees, and with their allies of the other Southern
States, talk as Ben. Butler did in the Massachusetts,
Legislature toward the Speaker, of "kn,fng tie old
"eHss" There will be music before the dance is over
Oftte politicians gathered here by this interesting
cesion, your correspondent spots Prentice of The
Lousr'Re Journal, Ridgeway of The Richmond Wig,
Neil s. Brown of Tennessee, Kenneth Rayner of North
Carolina, Davis ID. Campbell of Ohio Schuyler Col
fax Of Indiana, Judge Hopkins Of Alabama, Albert
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07
THE TRUE GROUND OF SLAVERY.

The Charleston Standard replies at length to
some Of our structures upon its various de-
lenses of Slavery. 1t accuses us of a want of
courtesy and proceeds 10 illustrate its own no.
tons of that grace by speaking OF us :" the
"lcader Of pack which bowls about the
gloomy regions Of the North as one that is
" crazed or in exceeding crazy company" hav-
ing " frenzied eyes, which look complacensly
only Oh the the deeds Of " madmen," @ thieves"
msraudersn and "assassins." Bat The
Standard consoles itself for the disagreeable
duty OF replying to such an opponent by the
consciousness that IL is - desirable that our
sentiments should be offensive to those whose
express ons show them 10 be fitted for no elc-
"yated circle of association
We are willing that The Saadard should
blink Of US az il plesses but we are not willing
that il should peryert history, science, religion
and tie decpest instincts OF The human heart in
commentator II a system for whose extension
over Tie free Territories Of the Union we are
to be party responsible. We are willing that it
,hould afragn the North az On organized band
Of copspirators and fanatics IL il thinks any
thing II to De gained by that Kind Of argument,
bu. We are not willing that the North should be
either deladed or dragooned into an accept.
snce OF rs schemes for pushing Slavery beyond
the bounds Of the States in which II exists.
What We have said Of Slavery has been said
OF 1t as ocial and political system. and the
topic hss furnished n. plenty Of material with
out departing IRON 1t into the region Of persona
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07

By the arrival of the steamship Northern Light
we have advices from California to May 16-one
week later than our previous dates. The news is
not of special importance. Nothing further has
occurred in relation to the recent financial blow
up in San Francisco. Some excitement had been
produced in the interior bya rumor that the State
prisoners at Point San Quentin had massacred
the guard and made their escape. The report
tuIns out to have been greatly exaggerated.
From the mines our accounts are satisfactory.
New veins of gold had been discovered in va
rous places, and everything was favorable to
the success of mining industry,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07
TIE KINNEY EXPEDITION

An indignation Getting in reference to the treatment
Of Capt John Graham, owner of the steamship United
States, s now receiving at the hands of the Govern
mert officials in OBTAINING his vessel in port, was held
last evening on the dock foot of Eighth-st. There
were between five and seven hundred persons persent
mostly mechanics and persons residing In that Vicinity
JonN a. BorEL was chosen Chairman.
Mr.. lousG came upon the stand and spoke of the
wrong inflicted upon Capt Graham by the National
Government in bockading his vessel in port thereby
fuiocline him 10 great loss. He denounced the Gov
eminent officials Ia The strongest terms and advised
BIZ hearerr TO recoliect them nj tie ballot box.
Committee was appointed 10 prepare preamble
and resolutions expressing the sense of the meeting
upon this subject to be presented at Mae Meeting
to be held in the Park on Wednesday evening next to
which time the meeting adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07

Happily for those who eat to live in this City,
there was another decline of beef cattle at
market yesterday, equal to a cent pound upon
the average of all the meat. The estimated
average price at which cattle sold would bring
the meat at lie. a pound. This will enable
butchers TO reduce the price to their customers
below the high rates they have necessarily
charged for some weeks past. We heard one
of the largest butchers in Washington market
soy that he should reduce his prices to suit the
fall of beef cattle, which is equal to three cents
pound in three weeks. We expect to see fair
cuts sold this week at shilling and choice ones
at Is to 16 cents a pound. Prices must come
down to the old standard, and farmers, drOyers
and butchers will make more money than they
can at the rates that ruled through the month
of May 1855.
When the Western corn-crop averages fifty
bushels per acre, ard the price averages csc.
per bushel the farmer can better afford to sell
his cattle here for price equal to Zoe. pound
for the meat than he can afford to sell at l5c.
when the crop only averages thirty bushels and
the price is soc bushel, which has been about
the condition of things since the last harvest.
We may be thankful that com never looked
more promising than now, and never were so
many acres planted. We shall yet have cheap
beef, and let us hope that all other articles of
food will be cheap also.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-07
ATTEMPT TO DESTROY A RAILROAD TRAIN.

BOSTON, w june O loo.
Last night as the mail train from New-York via
New-Haven, was nearing the City of Worcester, the
engineer suddenly discovered an obstacle upon the
track 1t appears that the rails had been pred up
and five orsx large stones had been placed underneath
BY the force of the collision the whole train was
thrown from the track. The engine was thrown into
a ditch. The baggage car was thrown completely
over and broken up. Six persons who were in that
car were considerably bruised by the flying pieces of
baggage, but fortunately escaped without very serious
injury The forepart of the passenger car was broken
in and the trucks of two passenger cars were torn OIL
but all Of the passengers escaped without serious
damage-e few only receiving tritiing cuts-and they
all arrived in Tie city at g.. O'Clock this morning
This attempt to destroy passenger train is sup
posed to have been the work of robbers, who hoped
during the confusion 10 rob it of large amount of
specie which was known to be on board in charge OF
Adams Il Co.'s Express Messenger, part consigned to
some of our city banks but mostly to go out in tho
British steamer.
This idea is strengthened from the fact that an en-
CINE which was waiting at the Worcester depot was
tempered with in order prevent its being sent to tho
aid of the disabled train.
The specie or board is understood to have exceeded
half million of dollars, and though it was much
scattered il was all recovered and has been safely
delivered.
p. s.-Half million dollars in specie was in charge
of Adams & Co. to 90 out in the English steamer