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Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
pREsIDESrIAL MOVEMENTS.

Public opinion seems to be Altogether unor-
ganized in respect to the next Presidency. OF
the large number of newspapers published in
the United States, comparatively few have ex-
pressed preference. So many asprants for
that exalted position have been killed of, in
preceding elections, by premature nominations,
that there seems to be a general disposition
among aspirants of all parties, and their friends
to exercise patience and avoid agitation.
But while the press is silent and reserved,
individuals are engaged in interchanging opin.
ions. "Who is TO be our next President is
the salutation when politicians meet, when
private gentlemen meet, when the plain men
of the country meet.
What other parties shall think fit to do, is
no concern of ours. But the action of the
Democratic party possesses an interest for us
that words cannot express. That the Democ.
racy can elect their Presidential candidate is
generally conceded even by their opponents,
but safe, judicious well chosen ticket for the
two highest functionaries of our Government
President and Vice Presdent--ought to be
made. With an ill-chosen ticket, defeat would be
certain; nor indeed do we think, that success
would be desirable. Incompetent Presidents
will inevitably break down the party that elects
them.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
From the Squaiter Sovereign-Extra.
Great Excitement at Doniphnn, X. Tan
Abolitionist KiIledi

We learn from Mr.. Newman, of Doniphan,
that Samuel Collins, of that place, was killed
this morning about sunrise by Pat. Laughlin.
AS far as we have been able to learn, the
circumstances are as follows:
Mr.. Laughlin recently made an exposition
of the midnight organization existing among
the Abolitionists in the Territory, called the
"Grand Encampment and Regiments of the
Kansas Legion" Collins, it seems, is colonel Of
one of the regiments in this order, and de-
termined to force Mr. Laughlin to retraction,
or kill him. In accordance with this determine
tion he and some twelve brother Abotionists
proceeded, this morning, to seek out Mr.. Laugh.
I'm, and demanded an unqualified retraction
of his recent confession, and upon Mr.. LIS re-
iusing to make any concession whatever, Collins
Immediately snapped his gun at him, (Laugh-
lin) and then fred at him, but fortunately the
weapon was turned aside bya spectator. Mr.
Laughln then drew revolver and fred upon
his opponent, killing him instantly.
We regret to learn that Mr.. L. was DANCE.
rously hurt in the conflict by knife wound in
the side. We are also informed that his
friend, Mr.. Lynch, member of the pro.slavery
party, was wounded in the head by the dis
charge Of a gun.
Thus il is, that the fight SO long talked about
has begun, and it is to be hoped that it will not
be discontinued until Kansas Territory is rid
Of this higher law and bloodthirsty set of
negro thieves and outlaws.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

POWDER MASuFAcToRY.-The Sacramento
Union states that a powder mill has been
erected about four miles east Of Leslie's bridge,
near Sacramento, and will be in operation
within fortnight. The place selected has an
abundance Of willow for conversion into char
coal. Three buildings lone Of which is Of
brick) suited to the purposes of the manufac-
ture have been erected, as also apparatus for
the refining Of saltpetre and sulphur, calcining
Of wood, &c. The establishment will be con
Quoted, as il is projected, by Sacramentans,
and will be capable Of manufacturing about
two thousand pounds Of rife powder Ito which
operations viii be con6ned) weekly. 1t may
be mentioned 10 this connection, that others
contemplate erecting mills for the manufac-
ture Of blasting powder. Although we have
no data on which TO base an estimate Of the
quantity Of powder consumed in the State,
there can be no doubt that the demand is enor.
nous, and that its successful manufacture
here will stop large drain upon our cash.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

The causes of this loss Of life were-steam,
1877; fire, 60; collisions, 334; wreck, 2l; foun
dered, 27. OF l,062 steamers inspected the
past year, including those of California, there
have been accidents involving the loss Of life
on only twenty-seven boats. On the Mississip
and its tributaries there have been but thirty
three passengers who have lost their lives. In
the fifth supervising district, which includes
the Arkansas and all other waters of the Mis-
sissippi Except the Ohio) up to the Lower
Rapids, there has been loss Of forty.two in
spected steamers, principally being snagged or
sunk by rocks, involving loss Of more than
s950,000 worth Of property.
Clereldnd Patndeale7
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
GENERAL WALKER-ENGLAN
MONROE DOCTRINE.

The successes of General Walker in Mica
ragua have attracted to him a large share OF
attention. Commencing his career as fill.
clustering captain in Sonora, he became Col
onel and President in a few weeks. But, taken
by the officers Of the United States, he was
brought to the State of California and tried.
After year of inaction, or rather of quiet
editing, (he exchanged the sword for the pen, J
we next heard of him as defeated illibuster-
ing colonel in Nicaragua. But few weeks
rolled by before he again appeared upon the
stage of action as a general-having acquired
the command of considerable number of
native troops in connection with such as re-
mained of his own countrymen. He fought
battles and gained victories, and made treaties.
Establishing his party in power and crushing
the opposing party, gratitude prompted the
offer TO him of the Presidency. He declined
the proffered honor, contenting himself with
the Office of I" General and Commander-in-c chief
of the Nicaraguan army" His victories were
heard of in California, and hundreds of the
adventurous spirits that dwell in that new State,
became fred with admiration, and began to
make arrangements to join him. Just at this
juncture came the news that the English Gov
ernment was sending a strong naval force to
arrest and punish American fllbusters. Di-
plomatists and ministers scarcely ever give
the true reason for what they do, and few, if
any, of our people we're silly enough to credit
the nonsenseal tale about an invasion of Ire
land. We believe that our people have settled
down on the opinion that the English govern
ment, contemplating termination Of our
treaty in regard to Central America, and deter
mined to maintain her protectorate over Mos.
quito, as well as to prevent American settle.
ment, has destined this naval force for Central
America. This belief, on the part of our citi-
zens, has excited their indignation, and it would
take but little to wake up the old.fashoned
war feeling among them. There is no doc
trine more firmly rooted than the Monroe
policy of non-intervention, and Just so GER
tainly as England disregards it, just so certain
ly will there be war between her and us. In
the aspects of this subject, which we have thus
hurriedly referred to, we must say that, whilst
we oppose all fllibustering enterprises, events
may yet prove that Walkers successes will
prove eminenty subservient to our interests,
and that Walker may become greatly useful in
upholding the settled policy of our country in
regard to foreign colonization on this conti-
nent
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
Singular Accident.

A very singular accident occurred, late, yes
terday afternoon in Goldmark's percussion. cap
factory, located in Sixty-ninth street, between
Ninth and Tenth avenues. William Feish,
Lewis Robb, and others, all Germans, employ.
ed in the establishment, sought to amuse them
selves by shooting at target placed at the
extreme end of the factory. One of the balls
passed through the building, and, lodging in a
barrel of powder, caused an instaneous and
terrific explosion, blowing the factory, a wooden
building one and half stories high, 20 feet
by 80 in length, and the contents, almost to
atoms. One Of the worsmen, whose name was
not ascertsined, was seriously injured. Several
old buildings in the immediate vicinity we're
much shattered. So violent was the explosion,
windows and glass doors were broken. The
total damage is estimated at about $1,000.
That the accident did not result more seriously
is a great wonder.-N. T. Times.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
The War of IsIe-NationaI Convention.

The Hon. j. B. Sutherland, President of the
Convention of the Defenders Of the war Of 1912,
held in this city last January, has issued a call
for them to reassemble here on the 9Th
of January 1856, the anniversary of the battle
Of New Orleans As many Of the Delegates
have gone to their last account since the ad-
journment, it is recommended that additional
delegates be chosen. Many important pro-
positions will be presented to the considera.
tion Of the Convention. Meetings should be
held forthwith in the several States, to make
the necessary arrangements. A full attendance
Of Delegates is very desirable. 1t is the inten.
ton, wo believe, to keep up the annual assem-.
blages
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
Judge Douglas.

We find in the Valley Blade Of the 7th, the
following letter from DR.. Read, the attending
physician Of Judge Douglas
TERRE HAUTE, Nov. 6, 1885,
ST. Clair Sutherland, esq Sir, / regret to
inform you that the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas
is confined to sick bed. He has been, and
yet continues greatly prostrated, not being able
to sit up but few moments in the day.
His disease is much more serious than was
at first anticipated, and although there is de-
cided amendment Of bis symptoms giving as
sarauce of safe recovery, yet il would not be
prudent, nor will he be able to leave his room
for the next few days.
Knowing the anxiety felt for the Judge
everywhere, have thought proper to commu.
nicate these facts to yourself, and through you
to bis numerous friends throughout the coun
try Very truly, your friend,
L. READ
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
Trenty with swItzerInnd.

The Washington Union Of late date pub.
fishes copy Of the treaty, recently ratified, be-
tween the United States and the Swiss Confed.
GRAFTON. The object Of the treaty is set forth
to be "a general convention Of friendship, re.
ciprocal establishments, commerce, and for the
surrender Of fugitive criminals" The first
article embraces generally the personal rights
recprocally guaranteed by the treatyi
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

The citizens Of the United States Of America
and the citizens Of Switzerland shall be admit
ted and treated upon footing Of reciprocal
equality in the two countries, where such ad-
mission and treatment shall not conflict with
the constitutional or legal provisions, as well
Federal as State and cantonal, Of the contract
ing parties The citizens Of the United States
and the citizens Of Switzerland, as well as the
members of their families, subject to the consti-
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

Il EGYPT, recorded on The ruins Of
temples, palaces. and tombs, by William Osborne,
X. s. l., in Two volumes, price $40
Cyclopeda of Universal History, comprising
tabular views Of contemporaneous events in all
ages, from the earliest records 10 The present time,
arranged chronologically and alphabetically, edited
10y McBarney, b. A., and Larreul Nett, price 50
so
Lives of Men of Letters ofthe Time of George
III, by Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 %.
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev. A. Mahan, first President Of Cleveland Uni.
versity.
Learning and Working, six lectures delivered
in Williss Rooms, London, in June and Jnly, 1854,
by Frederick Demion Maurice, M. A., chaplain of
Lncoln's Inn.
Handbook for Young Painters, by c. r. Leslie,
X. A, author of the Life Of Cerstable, price So
Star Papers, or Experience Of Art and Nature,
by Henry Ward Beecher, price ST 25.
just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r.. FARNHAM,
Corner of l1th street and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

~ W. FL STANFORD, Merchant Tailor, No.
4oS PENNSYLVANIA avenue, four doors west Of Third
street, has returned from New York, and is now
receiving his new and elegant stock of Goods
adapted to fall and winter wear, TO which he
would respectfully invite the attention OF his
friends and the public. Returning bis thanks for
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on him, he
would assure all that all diligence and care will
be taken TO ill all orders in his usual elegant style
of ft and finish, at the shortest notice and the
lowest possible prices.
Also, beautiful stock Of Furnishing Goods.
Sep 2Q-2w3wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

GS RI EWARD.-straycd from the Com
sPc mons about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of-ihe other crump horn. She has wen or
wart on her side near The flank about the size Of
a mans fist. She is marked, but not recollected
The above reward will be paid by returning her to
theowner, on street, between 9th and 7lh, No.
500. Sent 10
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

THE next session Of this Institution will com.
Il mencc on Monday, the Sd of September,
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 the
moral and intellectual advancement Of those con.
6ded TO their care. A large and spacious bniid.
ing has just been completed TO be used exclusive
ly for the accommodation OF the younger students.
Their dormitory, Fairgrounds, study y-hall, class
rooms, &c, will be entirely distinct from those OF
the other students, and officers especially assigned
will attend them in their pastimes and preside
over their studies. complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, the advantages Of which must be appa-
rent TO all hose who have the least experience in
the education of youth.
The Observatory of The College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus, rich nd varied Libraries,
and Cabinet of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford TO the students Of this lns,iu-
tion advantages rarely 10 be met with.
b. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. dim President
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. l4.-The legislature Of Mis-.
souri, refused, on Monday last, TO go into an
election for o. s. Senator, in place of Mr..
Atchison. Two Democratic caucuses have been
held The prospects of an election are doubt
fol.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

The WASHINGTON GLopE, which is the Off
cial record Of the proceedings Of Congress, will
be published daily during the approaching
session, at the rate Of $40 per annum, the Con.
gressional quarto edition and appendix being
Sc for the session.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
EXPERIENCED AGENTS WANTED.
oA Book for Every Mans Ltbrarv.u

A GENTS wanted in all parts OF the United
IN States, by ]. III. Cotton 81 Co, No. l72 Will
liam street. New York, for the Comprehensive
Geography and History, Ancient and Modern, of
the Whole World" by 5. G. Goodrich, late Anne.
rican Consul at Paris-tPeier Farley ;)-el-gantly
bound and beautifully illustrated, Price 81. IL
cannot be bad at the bookstores. Each agent will
have certain section Rare inducements offered.
g No family whaievcr should be without it,"
Home Journal
Oct 25-lt
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
The Bible and the Discover,e. OF seien,

The Bible and the Discoveries OF Science.
The following eloquent passages are from
Lieutenant Maury's late work on the "Physi-
cal Geography of the Sea-"
"As our knowledge of nature and her laws
has increased, so has our understanding of
many passages of the Bible been improved.
The Bible called the earth the round world;"
yet for ages 1t was the most damnable heresy
for Christian men TO say the world is round !;
and, finally, sailors circumnayigated the globe,
and proved the Bible to be right, and saved
Christian men of science from the stake.
"Canst thou tell the sweet influence Of the
Pleiades? Astronomers of the present day, if
they have not answered the question, have
thrown so much light upon it as to show that,
if ever 1t be answered by man, he must consult
the science of astronomy 1t has recently all
but proved that the earth and sun, with their
splendid retinue Of comets, satellites, and
planets, are all in motion around some point
of centre of attraction inconceiveably remote,
and that that point is in the direction Of the
star Alcyon, one of the Pleiadesl Who but the
Astronomer, then, could tell their sweet inau-
ence?
"And as for the general system of atmos
pherical circulation which have been SO long
endeavorng to describe, the Bible tells it all in
single sentence: The wind goeth toward the
south and turneth about to the north; il
whirleth about continually, and the wind re-
turneth again according to his ts.'-Eccl.
L. 6.n
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
r oNGWORTH,s Native Wines and Bran-

r ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran
IL dies. i have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Caiawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Calawba Brandy.
These Wines made from the pure Juice OF the
grape aud pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in 3. JOST, Agent
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, lSI Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

The PHRESoLoeIsT PosED-An itinerant
phrenologist at rustic farm house, the pro-
prietor of which was busily engaged.
Sir, am phrenologist. Would you like
to have me examine the heads of your chill.
dren2 / will do it cheap"
Well" said the farmer, pausing between
two strokes, " / rather guess they don't need
1T. The old woman combs 'em Nth a fine tooth
comb oncc q 1reck ~
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s Com

NEW EDITION OF DICKENs's Com
IN piete Works.-Ths complete Works OF
Charles Dickins, in FIVE volumes; price 81 SO.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avepger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. E. N. Souihworth paper 81,
bound ST 25.
The Pckwick Papers, complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
May ~ Bookstore, near 9th st.
"ORK, or Plenty TO DO and Hours to
wv Do IL, by M. M. Brewster, 1st and ID series
IS cents.
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
Loss of Life and Property on steamers.

We some days since gave brief paragraph
embracing the aggregate losses from steam
boat disasters within the last year, from the re.
ports Of the Supervising Inspectors Of Steam
boats lately in session at ST. Louis, and now
present a somewhat fuller statement Their
report embraces the loss Of life and property
on all the inspected steamers under the law
since it first went into operation, which will
shortly be published. There has been an i'm
mense loss of property, principally by the sink
ing and burning of steamboats,, but there has
been but little loss Of life by explosions and
collisions, on our interior waters. The loss Of
life during the year ending September 80, 1855,
fcll
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

AUTooRAPHs.--At an auction in New York,
on Friday night, by Bangs Brothers & Co., an
autograph letter Of George Washington was
sold Tor sixteen dollars one OF Benedict Arnold
sold for sixteen dollars; one Of Chas. O'Connor,
of New York, written some thirty years ago,
was sold for six cents. A letter Of Henry Clay
was on the catalogue, but was withdrawn.
Among some old books sold few evenings
since, by the same auctioneer, an old Bible,
printed in 1892, in four folio volumes, black
letter, was sold at twenty dollars
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17

B65- The Pacervile California; american
publishes letter from orson Hyde, of Carson
Valley, in which he says:
81 learn by private letter, that in Provo, q
town fifty miles south of Salt Lake city, where
the wheat crop was mostly destroyed by grass
hoppers, that honey dew had fallen so boun.
tifully on the small cotton woods along the
river banks that the citizens were washing the
leaves, and boiling the syrup into sugar. One
person will make ten pounds Of beautiful sugar
in day. This would bring "a in ordinary
times. The people there depend on their wheat
to get groceries; but when the wheat failed,
sugar fell from heaven. In case Of an entire
failure Of crops, it looks as though we might
almost get mama, if not quite. The honey
dew approximates very near to il: And this
be our motto: In God be our trust.'"
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
Fire at the western Lunatie asylum.

Fire at the Western LuMatic Asy lu1n.
Our community was thrown into state OF
great excitement and alarm on Thursday even
ing, about dark, by the appalling cry Of fire.
In few moments the town was illuminated by
a brilliant light, which proceeded from one Of
the buildings of the Western Lunatic Asylum.
Fires in a small town are always painful, but
the idea of the burning of the buildings of the
Lunatic Asylum, with its large number Of poor
helpless inmates, caused feeling of the most
exquisite horror we have ever experienced.
On arriving on the ground, we found the roof
of the female ward building situated in the
rear of the main building, and occupied by
seventeen females, in full blaze The poor
creatures we're speedily and safely removed to
the other buildings, and the officers and en-
ployees of the asylum, together with the crowd
of anxious citizens who had hastily assembled,
set to work with hearty good will, but poor
success, to extinguish the flames. The result
was, after burning for several hours, the beau.
tiful building was almost entirely destroyed
the lower floor being saved, and the second
partially. Everybody was anxious to do some
thing; bus, alas! nobody could effect anything
for want of water. The fire originated in the
attic, from the chimney.
hs ,Staunton Vd.) Vindicator.
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MEI-
CHANTS, RICHMOND,
And Agents for :. Kerr's" g ,SHnsnae7dsanr Old Rye
and P. Hangers "Oid Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, md orders flleo
Feb 20-3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-11-17
AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MI lSS Ii IL 100 n n from Phila delphla, VIII
lyl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies', on Monday, September 10th,
1883, at No. 1885, Penn. Avenue, of
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
g My friend, Miss Brooke, is n most esIimable
lady, Of great intelligence, whose qualifications as
teacher and whose Accomplishments in English
literature entitle her TO high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known 10 me as lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the education of young ladies, and iu every way
worthy OF the patronage Of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE"
REFERENCES:
The Righ, Rev. ALONZO POTTER, D. D.,
LII. D.,
Right Rev G. w. DoANE.D. d., Ii. D.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey.
PR prois.,Gs ias,P, JOSEPH HENRY, ssey of Smith
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN S. MEEIIAN, ESQ, Librarian 10 Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, P. NJ General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice of the S.
Court, Pa
Hon G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the s. Court of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut. M f. MAURY, LII. D.. U. S. Observa.
tory.
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had at The
principal Book Stores of Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3lawlm.
BROWN AND SHOOK