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Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
Poisonous Atmosphere.-The atmosphere Q

Poisonous Atmosphere.-The atmosphere oi
"ihe city" is evidently vicious to some few oi
Uncle Sans marines. We have seen them on
their way from the barracks, Fastening TO the
great ihoroughfare, Pennsylvania avenue, with
frame and head erect, and appearing glad because
they were at liberty; and we have seen those
same men, aherward, making zig gag paths, pitch
ing and heaving like ship on a rough sea, the
return TO their quarters. They have either not
become accmaied 10 Washington, or inds-
erect in their sprituous indulgences. Ii is GER
tain they are frequently in condition which
could not be admired by Son of Temperance, and
which suggests the suspicion that after their long
dustytramp from the navy yard, they do not quench
their thirst at the pump!
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
USE THE MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER,

USE THE MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER,
For Writing without PEN or Ink-Copy-
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Patterns for Embroidery, Marking Lin
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the highest eplogums from the fair sex and, in
deed, more tasteful present for lady could not
be produced.
This Magic Paper will also mark Linen, or
other articles, 10 remain perfectly indelible
All the washing in the world fails TO bring it out
Any child can ii with perfect ease. With
this Magic Paper, likewise, one or four copies
Of every letter written can be secured without
any additional labor whatever, making il the
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is used 10 great advantage by reporters Of the
public press, telegraphic operators, and hosts Of
others.
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Address, post paid N. HUBBELL,
No. l67 Broadway, New York.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
A Large New steamship.

Cornelius VanderbiIt-the steamboat King, as
he is called-has had the keel Of large steam
ship for the Atlantic trade Just laid. 1t will be a
larger ship than any of the Collins line. She will
be driven by two over r-head beam engines, having
cylinders Of sc inches bore and ~ feet stroke,
which are to be built by the Allaire Works. II
is contended that the overhead beam engines are
less expensive, and require fewer repairs than the
side levers. The experience Of the two classes of
engines in the California steamers, we have been
told, prove this. They must therefore be more
economical. The American beam engine for
marine purposes, may yet be adopted by all the
sea-gong steamers throughout tho world
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
Another Voting Machine.

Another Voting Machine. = patent has
been issued to Samuel Huffman and c. ID. May,
assignees of Samuel Huffman, OF Charleston, Iii.
nois, for a mode of indicating the number Of yea
and nay balls in machines for taking votes in e
gslative bodies. The object of the inventor is the
saving OF time, whereas that of legislative bodies
frequently, is to consume time as was the case
especially with the minority of the late House OF
Representatives just previous TO the passage o
the Nebraska Kansas BILL Voting by machinery
was, doubtless, not dreamed Of by the trainers o
the Constitution OF the United States; nor is il
likely that Congress will abandon their present
living voice" system for yea and nay ball indica
tors"
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
u@ An assault was committed "Wednesday

IS An assault was committed "Wednesday
evening at the crossing of Cedar River, about
fifteen miles from this city, in II. t., on the per-
son of William Oliver, living near Lawrence on
his claim, who was on his way to Kansas City on
business At Cedar ford he found three men
encamped, who inquired the way to Lawrence
City. Mr.. o. informed them to the best Of his
ability, when the assaulting party inquired about
the recent election in the Territory, and on being
informed that it went pro-slavery SO far as heard
from, the camping miscreants replied that the
election was carried by pack of Missourians no
better than horse thieves. Mr.. O. replied that
he did not like to hear Missourians SO spoken of,
as he was one himself. Are you' said the ruff
fans, we are looking for just such man, and
with the word came blow from stout man
with a club, which knocked Mr.. o. senseless,
fracturing the left cheek bone badly. The blow
was repeated several times. After satisfying
their vengeance, Mr., o. was suffered to mount
his horse and depart, He arrived this morning at
Esquire McGee's, where he now lies confined to
his bed.-Kansas Enterprise.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
rAYLoR & MAURY have the honor I

i announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has. always been characterized by
elegance and va riety,) they have received
A choice selection OF beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in paper maohe and rosewood
Card Baske $, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, NC
Together with general assortment OF no vel,es
remarkable for combination OF the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable to the artisan
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
May 10
CCOTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

GCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journa-
offers for the coming year (lS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo
luton,n 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 brilancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series of original novelettes,
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc, is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author Of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. 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 fron
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 mp of the club, $40;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
OF the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
The Case Of Mr.. Hiss Again.

We learn that Mr.. Joseph Hiss was, this fore
noon, arrested for debt at or on his way to, the
State House, to attend to the duties which he
considers incumbent on him as a member of the
Legislature; and that his counsel, b. +. Butler,
esq, applied to the court for writ of habeas
corpus, which he succeeded in obtaining. The
ground to be taken is, of course, that, being a
member of the House, Mr.. Hiss is exempted
from arrest upon civil process. 1t remains to
be seen whether by this ingenious proceeding
Mr. Butler can get decision from the court as
to the rights Of his client.-Boston Telegraph, Is
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

N author Of the Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence THE Eclipse of Faith, by its author, be-
ing a rejonder to Professor Ncwman's "Repy; 7
and, in order to give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the "Reply to the Eclipse Of Faith,
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Mora
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
General John II. Eaton has declined

General John III. Eaton has declined the
nomination Of him, by his nti.Know.nothing fel-
low-citizens of the First ward, for seat in the
Board Of Common Council. In his letter OF decli-
nation TO the appropriate committee, he says that
fleeing time assures him that there are "nobler,
higher objects for his pursuit than TO minglc again
with the political strifes of the country" He
briefly gives his views on the subject of the
Know-nothing party, saying, in conclusion, " in
il no result beneficial 10 the country can be dis
cernedn
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Washington -Aqueduct.-There is every rea-
son 10 believe that the work on the aqueduct will
be prosecuted with vgor during The present sea-
son. The contracts for graduation, and for the
building OF culverls along the line Of the artificial
water-course, elc.. have just been awarded and
this fact affords additional evidence of increased
operations soon TO be commenced.
large number Of hands are employed al the
Great Falls, engaged in blasiing, and in the other
pursuits connected with the work, which is OF
vast consequence 10 the cities of Washington and
Georgetown, considering that they have not
enough of water 10 answer ordinary household
purposes, TO say nothing of supplies in case Of
FIRE,
So far as Washington is concerned, many Of the
pumps now dry the drafts made npon them
for building purposes assisting 10 produce that re-
suit. Therefore, we all look forward with intense
anxiety 10 the completion Of the aqueduct which
is to give US an unfailing supply OF pure, whole
some water
II is said that if no delay shall be experienced
in obtaining the needed appropriations, ,tandSi ,O00
600 will be required the early part of next winter)
the Washington .2aueduct can be and will be com
pleted by the frsi of March, 1857.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
YOtaI anS psrsonal.


Important Habeas Corpus Cases Decided.
IL will be recolecied by our readers that, several
weeks ago, William Wells, convicted of the
murder of young MundeIl, and sentenced TO be
hanged on the 23d Of April, 1852, but who was
pardoned by President Fillmore, on that day, upon
condition that he be imprisoned during his natural
life in the Penentiary) made application, through
his counsel, TO the Circuit Court, now in sion,
in this city, praying that writ of habeas corpus
might issue, with view 10 his discharge, on the
ground that the pardon absolute and the
condition invalid" Yesterday morning, the conrt
refused the habeas corpus, as The application, for
The reasons stated, could not be sustained
Their opinion was that, contrary 10 the argument
Of counsel, the President of the United States
could aaix conditions 10 pardon, Tor commuta-
tion.) concerning person convicted Of capital
offence. in other words, the pardoning power,
as authorized TO be exercised by him under the
Constitution Of the United States, which is the
supreme law Of the land, is not absolute. Being
of this opinion, il follows, right TO use the
Peniientary for The confinement OF the prisoner;
that institution belonging TO the United States,
and being under the control Of Federal officers,
Wells will therefore remain where he is---in the
Penil-niiary.
The couri likewise pronounced decision in
The habsas corpus cases Of four United States
sailors who were found guilty, by courts martial,
of the offences on which they were arragned,
and sentenced 10 imprisoned for term of years
in the District Penilentiary. They denied, through
their counsel, Charles l.. Jones, esq, that they
were convicted of any offence punishable with
imprisonmont at hard labor under ih@ laws ofthe
United States or District of Columbia and con-
tended that their confinement was illegal and con-
lrary TO law. The court said that the prisoners
were tried under the law Of 1900, for the govern
ment OF the navy, and that the proceedings and
sentence Of the court martial had been approved
and confirmed by the President Of the United
States An appeal mnst lie 10 him, il was not
within the jurisdiction Of this court TO review
correct errors, if any exist. They could not look
beyond the record. The prisoners must be re-
manded.
Mr.. Jones has entered suit against Mr. Hoover,
the United States marshal, for false Imprisonment
Of the sailors and will, We learn, carry up their
several cases 10 the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
Ten Halr-Waslp.

An infusion of tea, when not too strong, is said
TO bc very useful in preventing the hair falling
off. The best plan is TO pour boiling water on to
the leaves after they have been used for a meal.
In ten or twelve hours it may be drawn off, and
placed in bottle for use as required. A table
spoonful of any perfumed spirits may be added to
every half pint of the wash. II should be applied
to the scalp with piece of sponge. or very soft
brush A little glyccrine mixed with il, answers
The purpose of oil its offensive smell is corrected
by the perfumed spirits.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

A Weekly journal Published at Wash
ington Ctty. .7at+a5et

weekly Journal Published at w Wash-
fngton City. ,sai+tset
rJNHE undersigned propose to commence
about the first OF June next, in the City of
Washington, the publication of weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people OF the United
States. It's columns will contain fOfi digest OF
the news of the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review Of finance and the markets; a
synopsis Of the proceedipgs Of Congress during
its session; tables Of election returns; The elnpor-
tant political action Of State Legislatures, and Of
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative 10
the operations Of the Executive Departments, TO-
gether with weekly list of new patents, will be
found in its columns. A large portion OF its
space will be devoted to light literature, opginal,
and selected. Its location at the political centre
of the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs. --e-s -~
Ii is the intention Of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR acceptable visiter 10 every
| house in the Union, and Il will therefore not as
| sumo on any occasion the position OF q partizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance TO men but
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
of political economy, and upon our system Of gov
ernment, il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require-always keeping carefully
in view the interests Of The country, growing out
Of foreign as well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages of matter, making one volume
annually Of 4l6 pages Each volume will be
companied by full and compile index TO its con-
tents thus making II most ryalnable paper for
preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, AT So per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
All subscriptions and COMMUNICATIONS on bust
ness should be addressed TO the undersigned at
Washington, d. c.
AUG. F. HARVEY g. CO.
w AsHIN,TnN Cry A nril l2 1850 "
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
From the Ladies' Own Journal,
THE OLD BACHELORS NEW YEAR

Oh, the Spring hath less of brightness
Every year,
And the snow gastlier whiteness
Every year;
Nor do summer blossoms quicken,
Nor does sutumn's fruitage ihicken,
As il dd-ihe seasons sicken
Every year.
II is growing colder, colder,
Every year,
And feel that am older
Every year
And my limbs are less elastic,
And my fancy not so plastic,
Yes, my habits grow monastic
Every year.
'Ts becoming bleak and bleaker
Every year.
And my hopes are waxing weaker
Every year
Care | now for merry dancing,
Or for eyes with passion glancng
Love is less and less enhancing
Every year.
Oh, the days that have squsnder'd
Every year.
And the friendships rudely sunder'd
Every year
OF the ties that might have fwined me,
Until Time TO Death resigned me,
MY infrmilies remind me
Every year.
Sad and sad 10 look before us
tf8s Every year,
With a heavier shadow o'er us
Every year
To behold each blossom faded,
And to know we might have made il
An immortal garland braided
Round the year
Many spectral beckoning finger,
Year by year,
Ceides me that 20 long linger,
Year by year; LtfE
Every early comrsdc sleeping
In the churchyard, whither, weeping,
j, alone, onwept, am creeping,
Year by year.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Sunday School Celebration.-On Monday afterI
noon, about five O'clock upward of two thousand
Sabbath school children are TO assemble at the
Smithsonian Institution, where they will engage
in singing, and be addressed by Rev. Messrs. Cum
mings and Sunderland. II must not be supposed
that this is the entire number of pupils attached
10 our Sabbath Schools; lar from il in proportion
TO our cy's population, the number of juveniles
thus enrolled is as large as that of any other set
tlement" A celebrated minister of the Gospel
recently declared that Sunday Schools constitute
a curse, aud are promotive OF n6delity, but such
is not the opinion of the people of the metropolis
They have seen good, and moi evil resulting from
these organizations.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

NTM. n. FlAULkNER, the only practical
wv Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform Lis old customers, members OF Congress,
and Strangers that by leaving their al his
Shirt Mandatory they have shirts made Of
the best material and warranted 10 6t in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fnting
shirts 10 give him call feeling assured thalthey
will, on trial, admit their superiority. i1a
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and a Streets south side.
p. S.-A good assortment of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov 30-sodlm Union and Star1 w
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
Free-son outrages upon sIissourians.

rages by Missourians on Freesoilers, but none oi
them can point to the shedding OF a drop blood
by Missourians On the other hand, they have
constantly msreprcsented the peaceful character
of Missourians, assaulted them when they could
do so safely, and in one instance at least COM
mitted murder.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

DlA NOS, FIANOS!-We nave now III
IL store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from The Justly
nowned manufactures of Halet, Davis & Co,
Boston; Bacon ~ Raven, New York; aud Knabe,
Cache & Co., Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 TO $780,
In addition TO those in store, we have on exh-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery
Pertumery and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS,
306 Penn avenue, near 10th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Cream Peas.--Lasi Tuesday they were selling
I'm Centre Market for dollar AAnk nn Thurs
Iay, Tho place. for 6y cents. We wish
we could now announce like reduction in the
prices of all other kinds of articles which enter
into the domestic consumption. ab
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HUBBELL's MAGIC IMPRESSION PArER.-We refer
our readers 10 the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cbsapness should in
duce all 10 give it n trial.-Phiiodelphta Merchant.
Ii is unsurpassed for neainess and utility, and
should meet with The sale il richly deserves
TrlbHRe.
April 3-im
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Mr.. Eleazer Brown, appointed by the City
Councils, last Monday, one of the Commissioners
OF Election for the Third ward, has, for reasons
satisfactory TO himself declined the profered
honor
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

May FIifs.-Wthin ihepast two days, those
insects, generally known asMay Flies, have made
their appearance all over The city, in immense
numbers. The southern winds blew them hther
from the Potomac, where they have been feasting
on the delicaces of the fsheres.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Deaths by. Drowning.-7During the present
week there have been four occidental deaths, by
drowning; three in the Poimac and one in the
canal. The former were caeed by falls from as
many boats. The latter b intemperance; the
victim, while in a state o inioxicalion, having
staggered into the canal, ner Georgetown.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
MARRIED.,

On the 18th instant, by the Rev. GIDEON II
DAY, Mr.. RICHARD p. MITCHELL to Mis-
MARY f. WILSON, all Of Bladensburg, Mary
land
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

Sixth Ward Nominatioi.-At meeting Of
the Anti-Know-nothing citizls OF this ward, on
Thursday night, the folowin nominations We're
made for Alderman, DIR. A.V. Miller; for Com
mon Councmen, Lemuel Gidis, John d. Brandt,
aud John Cosligan; for Asse,or, Valentine Con-
nor. These complete the eAnti-Kno nothing
nominations in all the ward The Know-noth-
ings keep dark respecting ,er movements on
the subject. FL
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

ID just received from sherif7s sale in Phila-
delphia very large lot Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Fabers Pencils, Mathe
malical Instruments, Black Sand Buff Envelope
Paper, Inkstands, States, Cepy Books and School
Books, all of which we will sell low for cash.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
No 49S Seventh Street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19

MORNING GOwNs.-A large and fine
INl assortment, ai sll prices for sale by
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
Washington sentinel., 1855-05-19
OUR COUNTRYMEN; or, Brief Memoirs

OUR COUNTRYMEN; or, Brief Memoirs
~ of Eminent Americans, by b. J. LOSING, au-
thor of "the Pictorial Field Book of The Revolu-
tion," illustrated by one hundred and three Por.
traits.
The Maroon, Legend OF the Caribbees, and
other Tales by w. Gilmore Simms.
The Philosophy of the Human Voice, by James
Rush, M. ID.
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
May 10 Bookstore near 9th 81.