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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

Southern Slavery and Northern Servitude.
We commend the following facts to the New
York Tribune and other kindred sheets, pro-
Tossing sectional principles. We hope they
Will insert it in their columns along side OF
some of those advertisements which they daily
parade before their readers, as being extracts
from Southern papers:
A gentleman who resided in this city for
many years as prominent member Of one of
our learned professions, short time ago visit
ed New York city in feeble health, and took
with him a slave named June. Not long since
he died in the arms Of this slave, leaving him
free. The other day we were surprised to see
June's smiling face at one of our street corners,
and were Led to inquire how it was that he was
back. He answered "God Dress you, Massa,
comes back to live in peace and quiet, and get
plenty to eat. De white man of the Norf no
like Niger; he no care for him if he starve."
But, we answered, would not the Abolitionsts
help him? "No! mol Massa, him hab no
time TO help poor Niger if he rich, and if he
poor, hsb noting to help his self with. The
old man rather lib in old Carolina slave, dan
live in the Norf Free"
This is not the only case Of this kind which
has come under our notice, but we think this
one illustrates fully the great results to be OBJ
tanned by the fanatical interposition of the Alb
olitionists. We think it is much better for
them 10 use their means and time in support of
their own slaves, before they extend a helping
hand TO those at distance.
Charleston Standard
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
nNth 9Th day Of February, 1858, win be

4 tue ON OAy VI r0OEu1Tys Io0Os WILL DC
" commenced, In the halls Of the Sn.ithsouian
Llstuuti0n, III the city OF Washington, Grand
Exhibition of the Products Of the Taste, Skill,
Enterprise, aud Industry of the American People
This Exhibition will be gotten up by the Metro
polifan Mechanics Instst&ts but the design is not
TO limit the sphere of its operations and influence
10 any narrower bounds than the entire Union.
A minute programme Of the plan adopted has
been issued, and copies of it will be promptly
transmitted 10 all persons making application 10
the undersigned for them. He will also cheerfuly
respond 10 the inquiries of all persons interested
in matters connected with this enterprise.
Publishers Of newspapers and other periodicals
particularly requested to direct TO the Exhi-
biton OF the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
Washington, D.. c." one or more sets of their
publications. for suitable period prior TO the
opening Of the Exhibition. The numbers thus for
warded shall be carefully arranged and displayed,
and shall thereafter be preserved in the Library OF
the Institute. Evidence of such deposit will en-
title any person sustaining TO adjudication the
aton of editor, reporter, or correspondent, to the
privileges ofthe Exhibition.
An appeal is respectfully made to the courtesy
and public spirit Of the Press throughout the coun
try, 10 give place to this brief communication; and
an assurance is given that the Institute viii, by
every means in its power, recprocate the favor
thus conferred.
THOMAS c. CONNOLLY, Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81 1854. Nov. %
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
Astronomical Discovery.

The universally accredited theory that the
moon is uninhabited, because she has no at
mosphere, has received, from a recent discovery,
a blow that will unsette il at least. That the
moon as far as we have yet been able TO ex.
anime her, has no atmosphere, or at least none
of sufficient density to conform to our optical
laws, and the demands of any animal life
known TO US, is unquestionable. But this can
be positively affirmed of only one side OF our
satellite; for, as will be remembered, although
she revolves upon her axis, she constantly pre-.
sents but one side TO the earth. Now it has
been discovered by calculation and demon.
strated rs geomctrical fact, that the moons
centre of form is Is miles nearer to us than her
centre of gravity, through which, of course, her
axis Of revolution must pass; or, in other words,
this side Of the moon is strteen miles highe7.
than the other. II, therefore, we suppose that
the moon has an atmosphere such as ours, it
will be Of such extreme rarity on the only side
exposed to our observation that for optical ef
feet and animal life, it might as well not exist.
For mountains upon the earth, none Of which
are over FIVE miles above the level Of the sea,
have been assembled to height at which life
could not be supported for any length Of time,
and still mountains have stretched above the
painting traveller. What, then, must be the
aihosphele NJ iou' ulhso sucn an eleFhLonl
The conclusion seems inevitable that, although
the hither side Of the moon is uninhabitable for
want Of an atmosphere, the remote side may be
perfectly adapted to animal life. 1t is at least
certain that the mere want Of an atmosphere
perceptible TO us is no longer conclusive as to
the uninhabitableness Of the planet that rules
the night. We announce this discovery on the
authority Of one OF the most eminent mathema.
ticians and astronomers in the world 1t will
soon be formally declared in scientific quarter.
Cour. d. Enquirer.
IL is, perhaps, not improper TO add that the
discoverer Of the above interesting fact in
science is Professor PIERCE, Of Harvard College
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
PROPERTY AGENCY.

CTIAS. T. WANNALL,
AGENT FOR BUYING AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. 81 9th ST., Washington, D. G.
The Collection Of House Rents and other Ac-
counts promptly attended 10.
REFERENCES:
JoHN w. MARRY, s. BACON 81 Co.
MURRAY az SEMMEs, CLAGETr NEwroS& Co.
WIN. M. SHUsrrR Il Co. J. a. G.. s. GIDEON.
Nov lS--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

nURE sILvERWARE.--A Magnificent
assortment--M. w. GAIT * BRO. call at
tention to their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete
Silver Pitchers, cold silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea STEAMERS.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment Of Fancy Silver.
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, IL is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT ~ BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
Penn.sv, between OH and 10Th streets.
Dec 2--3tf
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DREsENTs.-M. w. GALT& BROTHER

Il will open daily, until after the holydsys, the
richest styles Of new Jcwelry, Fancy Siverware,
and bijouterie Of every description suitable for
presents.
Their assortment is larger and more varied
than ever before offered, and at prices unusually
low,
Purchasers would do well 10 make their selec.
tons early, and avoid the hustle Of the hoydsys.
M. W. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Penn. av, bet. 9th and 10th SITS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
(,HRIsTMAs AND NEW YEAR.-Ncw

~ and elegant illustrated Books, Animals, Juve-
nile Books Standard Books for Libraries, &c, the
largest assortment ever offered In this city, both
English, American, and French selected with great
care, and will he sold Mt much lower prices than
usual X. FARNAAM,
Dec lS Corner 18th 81. and Penn. az.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
TAPER MOIsTENER..-A Ne

DIAPER MOISTENER..-A New Invcn-
Ii ton for Moistening the leaves Of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ing the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. Il will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
to general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new and very neat USE
full invention for moistening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the Disagree
able method Of moistening stamps, &c, with the
tongue. Il is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
il is seeh.-l Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new invention for mois-
tenng postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way Of mo;stening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient;
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has 10 be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult TO give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obyiates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. 1t is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[ Boston Post,
Sspt., 1854.
PAPER MoisrENER.--A newly invented and very
useful little continuance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettng sheets in
copying book, &c. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal or unpleasant work.
Boston Irareasr, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. II Bookstore, near 9th ST.
DER Schooner Mist, from New York
il 2 busheis Split Peas
10 boxes Hohny and Wheaton Grits
do Farina
8 do Corn Starch
~ do French Chocolate
10 do CASTLE Soap.
WIN. LINTON,
Dec 12-M&Ttf Corner 7th and d streets
nLOVEs! CLOVES GLOVEs!--FIfty
VI Dozen Bujou's and Alexander's Fine Kid
Gloves, all sizes and colors-
Ribbons and F7owers.
An assortment Of fine French Flowers, Feathers,
and Ribbons.
Fans for the Euening.
s Pearl Stick Fans, elegantly carved.
II Fine Ivory g
q Sandal Wood !" finely perforated.
100 In Bone, Satin Wood, and Papier Mache, &c.
Combs, Psrtitmery, de-, dc.
Another fresh supply Of Lubns Extracts.
Twelve Shell Tuck Combs, latest Paris style.
Just opened at PARKERS
Fancy and Periumery Store, under National
Jan 1l-3t Hotel, Penn. avenue.
MRS. E. E. ALEXANDER can accom-
lN modate-a few Gentlemen with Board; or
Lady and Gentleman, on / street, between 9th
and 7lh, No. 5C2. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

MRS. E. E. ALEXANDER can accom-
lvl modate.a few Gentlemen with Board or
Lady and Gentleman, on / street, between 9th
and 7lh, No. 5C2 The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart.
ments. Nov loft
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Was hington gsntinsl,


Letter OF the Secretary OF War 10 the
President, and other letters On the same
subject.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

WASHINGTON, Nov 26, 1854.
ES~ DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth Of the United States, 500 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library ed-
ton, may still be ordered. Price So delivered
at the expense of the author.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

FOX CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
M + have Just received the finest and richest
w assortment OF Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties,
Handkerchief, Gloves, Collars, Suspenders, Muf
Hers, NC, &c, 10 he seen in this city, making
most splendid variety OF suitable Christmas pres
enis. WALL a. STEPHENS,
Penn. avenue, next door TO iron Hall
Dec 2C-3t Intell, News, Start
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

Extract from letter .for1oarded to the depart
nscnt January l5) By the Hon. d. X. Atchi
son, Gailed States Senate, from Major Dough
s71y, "an old Indian agent, tcAO knssos mach
Of tie Indians on The Upper Missouri and
Platte, and has Travelled orer ercry portion Of
ne country on the Upper Missouri"
| will ask your permission to drop you one
or two suggestions relative to our Sioux diff.
cnlties 1t is highly important that a decisive
blow should be given them at the very outset !;
this would have the effect to deter all other
neighboring tribes from joining in with the
Sioux against US. You ought to exercise your
influence with the Secretary Of War, and con-
vince him OF the great Importance Of estab-
fishing fort early in the spring, garrisoned by
mounted troops and one company of infantry,
on the Missouri river, opposite Fort Laramie.
These two forts would not be more than two or
three hundred miles apart. AL quartermaster
and commissary stores could be transported by
water to the Missouri post, and all necessaries
for Fort Laramie could be hauled across the
country. All trade between our fur traders
and the Indians should be stopped without
delay In this way, with good mounted force,
We could keep the Sioux travelling back and
forward with their families from the Missouri
river 10 the Big Platte, and harass them TO
such degree that other Indian tribes would
pounce down upon them, and relieve us without
any further trouble with them. A prompt and
decisive blow on the Sioux, in effect, would be
lers and many strong armies.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-01

Of Pennsylvania and New York, with Eve Of
the jury on the trial, all asking for pardon,
Alter enumefating all these facts, The Gov
ernOr says s. ~
Sand whereas, the Bocrd Of InspeetOrso Of
the said Philadelphia Comfy Prison (as
appears by their communication on file
in the Office Of the Secretary Of the
Commonwealth have unanimously recon.
mended the pardon Of the said Dr. Stephen
T. Beale, because, 10 their opinion, the end
contemplated by the law In the moral reform
Of the prisoner has been attained-because
full and ample satisfaction has been render
ed 10 public sentiment by the imprisonment
he has already undergone - because his
health is undoubtedly breaking down under
the suferings of body and mind which he
has already endured, and because the desti-
tute condition of his aged parents and be-
reaved and sorrowing wife and children inn
peratively demand the presence and support
of their son, husband and father. f
''And whereas. after full and careful ex-
animation OF the facts and evidence in this
case, aided by the scientific discussions to
which it has given rise, (without any inten-
ton to reflect upon the prosecutrix, who no
doubt testified TO what she believed did oc-
cur--nor to TO impugn the integrity Of the
learned Judge who tried the case, nor the
honesty of the jury who convicted the pris.
oner) am moo satisfied that the defendant
DR.. Stephen T. Beale, is moi guilty Of the
crime whereof he stands charged, and was
convicted upon evidence unreliable in its
character and insufficient in amount.
81 do therelore,in consideration of the pre-
misses, pardon the said DR.. Stephen T. Beale
of the crime whereof he is convicted as a.
foresaid, and be is hereby fully pardoned ac-
cordingly.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-01
From Washington CIarcn-
doM's Explanations 10 MIR. Bu-
c'lalnM Respecting the British
West India Squadron, &c.
WAsH1ncrnn Nnu

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20.
The Union has been authorized by the
State Department to say that Mr.. Buchanan
has had two conferences with Lord Claren-
don in relation to the West India Squadron,
at which Lord Clarendon had stated the
squadron originated in no purpose unfavora.
Bile to The United States, but that its object
was to protect British commerce against Rus
sian prvateers, three or four Of which, accor.
ding to particulars which had been received,
he Uord ClarendoD) understood were fitting
out in New York, one being ready for sen,
and one said to be very large and fast yes
sci, especially intended to intercept British
ships conveying Australian gold-with the
purpose first, however, to capture one of the
Cunard steamers. In Justification of the
statemen Lord Clarendon made reference
to the case of the bark Mauray, as represen-
ted in affidavts sent to him, and communi
Gated by Mr.. Barclay, the British Consul in
New York, to Mr.. Champion, and by him
transmitted to the British government, an D
at the same time laid before our govern
ment.
My former despatch having been, without
authority, contradicted, repeat, on the best
Of information, that the present determine.
ton is not TO forward copies Of the Presi-
dents Message for distant newspapers, as
heretofore, in advance Of its delivery to Con-
gress. II may not even be printed till that
time. 3as ~ lt 4ss5@a- fttAs
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-01
New from the Plains.
PAWNEE GIRL MURDERED.
Prairics ON Firc-M'Crcc indicted

Especial Correspondence finest. Louis Democrat ]
GREAT NEMAHA, K. T., Nov. 10.
The surveying party, conducted by Gen.
eral Matthews, has this day returned after u
silent and unaccountabIe absence of oyer
two months in Nebraska. aud their friends
can not only he assured of their safety, but
perfect and robust health.
The Indians who occupy the country in
the region of these government surveys, are
the Iowas, Omahas. and Pawnees. The
Iowas and Puwnees, until very recently,
we're deadly enemies, while the Omahas
were friendly with both.
Six years ago--in the fall OF l848, three
white persons, two gentlemen, and lady,
who had been residing near old Fort Kear-
ney and had there attached to them beau.
tiful Pawnee girl, Of some sixteen summers
set out for their home in Kentucky, taking
the young Pawnee maiden with them. They
had nearly reached st. Joseph when they
met band of Iowas. The Iowas asked for
the Pawnee girl; she was refused to them
She was on horse behind one of the gen.
tlemen. Several warriors approached and
seized her long tresses, and drew her back.
ward to the earth. She screamed for help.
A young brave, who seemed to have author.
ity, approached; she threw herself upon heI
knees b sfore him, and implored for mercy
He deliberately leveled bis rifle and shot
her through the heart He then severed heI
head from her body and stuck it upon the
top Of pole, and had war dance around it
They then quartered her body, and eaci
warrior Of the band bearing q part Of it
marched after their chief, who bore the hea,
off upon the pole, to their nearest village
where they had a great feast.
In the meanwhile the whites hastened II
this place, aud gave information of these di
abolical proceedings to Col A. J, Vaughan
who was then Indian Agent here. He i'm
mediately mounted his horse and rode {,
Fort Leayenwortb, got detachment o
Dragons, hastened back and surprised then
in their feast. He arrested those who wer,
concerned in her captdre and death, and ha,
them imprisoned st Fort Leavenworth,
where they remained only several month
and were released without prosecution D
any kind. The head and limbs Of the hap
less girl we're put together In . coffin an'
decently inferred,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-01
Great DOiigs in KanSas--Thc
Closing Proceedings.

The Constitutional Convention has ad-
journed, and submitted their new Consttu-
ton to the people, to be accepted or reject
ed on the 9Th of December. 1t goes for a
free State, against free negroes, and for i'm
mediate State Government. The closing
proceedings we copy from an eye witness
TOPEKA, X. IT,, Saturday, Nov. 10.
The afternoon session met at the usual
hour. The Convention went into committee
of the whole on the Constitution as present.
ed--arranged and altered as to phraseology
by the compiling committee.
! There was u motion made to limit the
boundaries of the territory as given in the
preamble of the bill Of rights, and in the
Kansas. Nebraska act.
Mr.. Delahay opposed it successfully.
Mr.. Chase, it will be remembered, in his
letter TO Mr.. Schuyler, advised that the Ter.
rtory should be divieed into several States.
The following addition was made to the
Bill of Rights from the Indiana Constitu-
ton:
"No indenture Of any negro or mullatto
made and executed out of the bounds OF the
State, shall be valid within the State
The object of this provision is to prevent
shareholders from giving their negroes free
papers, and at the same time compelling
them to sign indentures for SO long period
of years as in tactic establish slavery in free
Statcs. This was done in Indiana.
All civilized Indians who have adopted the
habits OF whites, and are qualified by actual
residence in the Terrific y, are entitled to
vote.
The State printer, for the first time it is
said, in constitutional histLry, is to be elect
ed by the people.
Several other amendments were made, but
have no time to specify them. a...
About midnight the President said:
"GENTLEMEN The Constitution has been
read for the first time. those in favor OF its
passage will signify the same by saying ave."
"Aye !" shouted eveiy delegate without
exception, in loud and enthusiastic tone.
"I move that the Constitution be read
second time by its title." said Mr.. Parrot.
"The Constitution of Kansas read the
Secretary.
"Those in favor of its possage," said the
President, "wll signify by saying aye 20
| never saw such a perfectly dramatic
scene before, as looked at when the Pre-
sdent said so. Every delegate involuntar-
ly hel up his hand and shouted Aye--haf
risirg as he gave his vote.
81 move the Constitution be read by its
title a tn rd time" said Mr.. Delahay.
1t was read the third time, and again the
President put the question.
An enthusiastic Aye succeeded
"The Constitution is adopted" said the
President.
"Three cheers for the first Free Constitu-
ton of Kansas" said Mr.. Schuyler OF Coun-
Gil City. .D
Every delegate and spectator Immediately
raised his hat; and waving it in the air, gave
three times three loud, long and hearty
cheers.
AS the sound of the cheering died away,
the hour and minute hands of our watch,
were pointing at XII. ]. r.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-01
Pardon Of Dr.. BeaIe, the Dentist


Gov. Pollock, says the Post, has extended
his clemency to DR.. Beale, and remitted the
remainder Of his sentence of imprisonment,
which was 4 years and months, beginning
on the 2Sth of Nov, 1854. He has served
therefore, about one year of his term. The
pardon states the reason which induced the
Governor to extend this favor. He had re-
ceived communications from about oLe hum
dred and forty dentists, and twenty-three
physicians, stating their belief that testimo-
ny as to matters transpiriJg under the infiu-
ence of ether is unsa fe and reliable; from
number Of other physicians named, that
they believe him innocent; from large
number Of the bar, and citizens OF the various
States, including the names Of Governors,
Attorney-General, &c., that they believe he
was convicted on insufficient testimony;
from the Mayor of Philadeiphia and fifty
members Of the Philadelphia City Councils;
from members Of the Legislature, Judges oi
the Supreme Court, editors of Philadelphia
newspapers, and five thousand other citizens