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Gri.i and Mario.

The public are aware that these celebrated
singers appear tonight in opera About their
great merit there can be no question. By gen.
eral consent, they occupy the front rank Of
operate performers, and have few, If any, rivals
now living Under these circumstances, II is
but natural that much curiosity should be felt
to hear them, not only by those who are capa-
bic Of approaching the higher beauties Of must
cal science, but also by the public generally.
We presume, however, that this privilege
win not be enjoyed by many. Mr. Hackett has
thought proper to fix the prices Of admission
at so extravagant a rate, that few persons in
the community are able to pay them. In these
hard times, none but rich men can afford such
luxuries. Mon Of moderate means must be
content with simpler and cheaper enjoyments.
No one who owes n dollar, and who has been
compelled to solicit indulgence from his credi.
tor, can have the hardihood to show himself at
the theatre tonight, nicely kidded and perfum-
ed with lorgnctte in hand. Such an act Of au-
dacity would Of necessity injure his credit
Only those, whose bills are receipted, and who
have balance at their BANKERS, can venture
upon so costly a luxury.
We make no complaint against Mr.. Hscketi
for putting his charges so cxtravagantly high.
lie has an undoubtcd right to charge what he
pleases, and if he had thought proper to Ak
the price Of a single admission at fifty dollars,
no one would have just ground Of complaint
But the public has an equal right to determine
whether or not they win pay such enormous
prices. five are not greatly mistaken in the
temper Of the people Of Washington, their re-
Spouse win be very unequivocal They win
not countenanco such extortion, even though
their refusal should be attended with disa-
grecable sclfdenial The extravaganza and
folly which marked the Jenny Lind mania are
still sufficiently fresh in the recollection of the
public, to guard II against the repetition Of
similar absurdities.
II Is strange that nearly all Of these profess
sional gentlemen should raise their tariff Of
prices as they travel south. In New York, a
ticket to one Of Crisis operas could DO had for
three dollars, while here II is five, and in
Charleston win probably DO ten. Why is this
soI We cannot explain the reason, but we
can at least caution Southern public against
countenancing any such imposition. If de-
cided stand was once taken against il, this un-
just and unequal tar would no longer be i'm
posed ON us by scheming Barnums and astutc
Hacketts
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sEBAsroFoL.- Ia a compound Greek
word, made up Of Sebastos and Polls, the former,
which signifies august, most holy, or sscred-the
latter city. Sevsstos was word appropriated
by the Roman emperor Of the Eastern empire. II
was an imperial prefix, and was the Greek equivs-
lent for the Latin Augustus, which was applied 70
the Caesars
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The London Times closes long article on the
Presidents message with the following paragraph (:
Upon the whole, this message which is con.
sidered tame at Washington, has at least the merit
Of being inonensive abroad II IL not very correct
in its language, or very statesmanlke in It's views
Il leaves the more difficult questions Of the policy
Of the United States unsolycd but II furnishes
fresh evidence Of the prosperity Of the country,
and nothing is more creditsble TO the institutions
of the United States than the fact that the affairs Of
the Commonwealth do not suffer materially even in
the hands Of those who have but small claims 10
political foresight or ability"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

IxrRisosEp ron INrIous DocTmSEs.--Monsieu
Rudolph, the editor Of German paper, {" Die
Wage, y has been condemned TO imprisonment in
Waterloo county, O. W., for having disseminated
impious and blasphemous doctrines through his
journal The article alluded TO expressed pc
remptory denial Of the divinity and the truth Of
the redemption Of man by the coming Of Christ,
and an absolute disbelief Of the dogmas Of the
church.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

THives WE SHOULD LIKE TO KSow.--Whether
the person who stood upon ceremony has found
any falling of latelyf
Whom the man, who stopped up all night, Is
going 10 take the plug out
1.-THE invalid who was given over has been
handed back again
When the philanthropist who got up apetition
Ia likely TO come DOWN.
What discount is given for cash by the party
who made an allowances for snothers feclingsY
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

NEW YoRK, Jan. Tom Hyer and Jim Turner
the latter from California met at the Broadway Sa
loon this morning, when desperate fight ensued
They exchanged shots and Hycr was severely In
jured. Both we're arrested
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

Sin Isaac NEwroS-As EXAMPLE FOR BoYs.---
In the middle Of the seventeenth century there was
an English boy Of mean and dimnutive appear
ance, and behind all other boys Of his age. He
was constantly at the foot of his class, and verify
II was believed that this boy wonld become only a
bungler Of some kind, for surely the soul Of learn.
ing was not in him.
AT the age Of twelve change was wrought In
the character and fortune Of the youth that had
never obtained reward Of merit and was re.
garded by teacher and schoolmastcr as an inferior
At this time an alteration took place between
this backward boy and the one above him In the
class whereupon the latter treated him with indg.
nifty and violence.
The pride Of the boy was outraged. He could
not revenge the insult by blow, because he was
too weak 70 cope with his opponent physically
How, then, shall he humble his sssailantf He re
solved to surpass him in study, to get above him
in tina class and there remain, TO look down upon
his enemy, and clip from him the laurels he so in.
discrcety wears. He resolved-sccomplshed
became most devoted schalar; commenced a ca
reer Of glory; and Sir Isaac Newton appeared with
key TO unlock the mysteries Of motion, and "a
draft a true chart Of the stupcndous universe.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

The SABBArH.--Sunday is one Of tho best gifts
of the past TO the present To all nations and 10
all tmes II has been blessed institution; but 10
us, the ovcr-tasked and ovcr-anxious American
people, il is indispensable as il was to the Isra-
elites, when the weekly HALT was ordained. They
were marching the wilderness we are encamped
in the wilderness, and our task is TO subdue the
wilderness, and prepare a field whereon the future
history Of mankind Is TO be transacted. II fever a
people needed the mere rest Of Sunday, we need
IL. If ever people needed the inward renovation
which the Sunday well spent is able to bestow, We
need it.---Homs Journal
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~ We have not the slightest objection to
publishing tho article over the signature Of
"Publius, except that we are not furnished
with the name Of the writer; IN indispensable
requisite under our rules
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the reputation of their contlacts The people
Of Virginia aOil not forget that AIR. Grund has
-,,oU in his pocket an order for ne commits
zion; and II the appointment ought TO produce
an outburst Of Indignation" 1t was sn0stan-
italy made, months ago so far as the Presi-
dent was concerned, though not carried out by
tho issuing Of commission, and the" outburst
Of Indignation is noe due and well merited.
Mr.. Grund is a foreigner by birth, has been
but few years in tho United States and ought
not, as we think, to receive any foreign or
other appointment under our government; but
this fact furnishes no excuse for the " Fbrnsy-
ism practiced towards him A#s
II was known TO General Pierce, when he
gave Mr.. Grund an order for his commission, that
he was a foreigner BY birth, and it was as @ell
knoUn to both Colonel Forney and the Presi-
dent then as moo, that he was miserable
naercenary, flor, if not a " mercenary " when
he undertook the Herculean task Of defending
tho administration for a REGARD, he is not SO
from the mere fact Of claiming his wages
As between Mr.. Grund on ono side, and
Messrs. Forney and Pierce on the other, we
are free to say that If the facts be true, AZ
stated to us, Mr.. Grund has been badly treated,
saamefally treated, by tho other contracting
parties and, as between the people of tho uni
ted States rersus Grund, Fornsy, and Pierce,
Judgment Of condemnation must be pronounced
against them all alike
We are greatly mistaken If healthier and
purer public sentiment does not already exist
than prevailed one year ago, touching our fer
eign appointments, and we doubt whether Gen.
Pierce will venture hereafter to send any others
than natiue-born citizons to fill posts Of honor
and trust abroad
Already the chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations in the House Of Represents
tives, General Bayly Of Virginia. has taken
strong ground against the appointment Of for
eigners to such positions. His views win
doubtless have their proper weight in the
proper place, as an indication of popular senti-
ment. Many, pery many, other members Of
Congress have expressed, or will express, SIM
liar opinions, before this present session termi-
mates. III Is time that an end should be put
20 such appointments With fillibustering
Frenchmdn at one post, stock jobbing Jew at
another, and an infdel EaglisAD,aa at third
place, as american Ministers, representing
this nation abroad, we think the spirit Of FIR
eignism should at least be appeased. Let no
further insults DO offered to the spirit of
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

eY- ROBERT JONES being the book-keepcr in
the office of the american Organ, his receipt
is good for all bills for advertising and SUBJ
scriptions
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H-In our illusions to the present admins
tration party, we have usually spoken Of it as
the Pierce and Fo,ncy party" but friend
suggests to US that, as everything now in that
party is Wrong end foremost, we ought to
tanspose the names Wewill do So according
to his suggestion, and call 1t hereafter tho
"Forney and Pierce party"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-08

BasswooD PArrR.--The Buffalo Democrat has
received three samples Of paper made from bass
wood by Mr. Beardsley, Of that city. The paper
is said TO be strong, smooth and white. The wood
is rendered into pulp by means Of revolving cut
ters. The Democrat adds -" Mr.. Beardsey can
make the pulp and make fortune out Of it by sell
ing il at two cents the pound. An edition of the
Albany Evening Journal win soon be printed upon
the paper. Mr.. Beardsley was last week engaged
In building machinery for paper min under his
new process. The white cedar Is said 70 yield the
finest and strongest paper. There is talk OF set
ting that apart for bank notes The cotton wood
of the South and the cypress are said to be espe-
cisny adopted 10 Il, AZ also IL the tsmsrsc.'
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it. When they came close, the vessel appeared
deserted.
Sir Ralph went on board Of her, and after search
ing various parts without finding any one, be at
length opened little cabin, and saw man lying
ON mat evidently with some broken limb The
man made an effort to put himself In posture Of
suppcation. he was pale as ashes, his teeth chat.
tered, and his hair stood on end. Misericordia
misericordial Ave Marial" faltcred forth the 90.
lombian. Sir Ralph asked the man what was the
cause Of the strange conduct Of the crew. " Mis-
cricordial" was the only reply.
lSaJeis g,ticn soy ~
"El--el-0 sc,lor pisericordiai Aps Ma
ria r. answered the smuggler.
Itwasa considerable time before the fellow could
be brought back TO his senses, when he gave this
account Of the matter; that they saw vessel, APP
parently following them, with only two persons on
board, and steering without single sail, directly
in the teeth Of the wind, current and tide
Against the breeze, against the tide,
She steadicd on with upright keel
That they knew no ship could move in such
course by human means that they heard deep
roaring noise and saw an unusual agitation Of the
water, which their fear magni6cd; finally that they
concluded it to be supernatural appearance, &C
cordingly drove their vessel ashore in an agony OF
terror, and escaped ms they could that he himself
was not able TO move, and that when he heard Sir
Ralphs footsteps, he verify and indeed believed
that no was fallen into the hands Of the Evil spi
rits--C oieridgs's West Ends.
spo Won Lnow who I nm,
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have done, they would have crushed the many
headed monster
The most distinct, striking, and perfect illus
tration of what abolition and political unsound-
ness are, is afforded by tho State Of Massachu-
setis. She has " out Heroded Herod.' She has
gone beyond all of her companions in shame,
and her associates in guilt. She has covered
the face Of this great nation with blush OF
shame Yet what she Is, many Of the Northern
States are becoming. Ii is time for them to stop
in their career of insanity They have sensibility
enough noe, to feel disgust for Massachusetts
will they have virtue enough to shun her infa-
nous example' We fear not Yet there may
be " one big recol. /" 1t is only by such reco
that this Union can be saved.
The true men of the North, even at the risl
OF sacrificing themselves and their political for
tunes, ought to see to this matter and see TO i
promptly. They have, with some exceptions
from timdty and inaction suffered the people o
the North to fall under the influence of bad men
Let them recover by energy, and courage wha
| they have lost by inaction and timidity Having
| all along battled for themselves, they ought nov
| to fight for the Constitution and the perpetuity o
the Union.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
Outrage upon an Editor.

On the evening of the 22d instant, as Mr. A. b.
Carlton, editor of The Bloomington Qnd) Neaos
Letter, returning home from visit 10 Young
lady acquaintance, he was most brutay assaulted
by several knownothings, tho connection of
whom with that secret organization Mr.. Carlton
bad previously publicly exposed through the
columns OF his paper. The darkness Of the night
was intense. but through il Mr. Carlton barely
escaped with his life FROM the nurderous missiles
consisting of large stones and heavy pieces OF iron
that were hurled after him by bis cowardly assail-
ants
On the day following, Mr. Carlton met man by
HE name of Baiterton the street, and instantly
drew forth pistol and fired, saying as he did so.
"There is one of the id scoundres that at
tempted TO assasnate me last nghtr The ball
missed It's mark and the object escaped nv means
OF the wonderful use Of his legs into an adjoining
store. Mr. Carlton was prevented from using a
second pistol by the interference of bystanders
lie surrendered himself cheerfuIly 10 the marshal
OF the town, and on the investigation Of his case
was recognized 10 appear before the Circuit Court
under bonds Of $500 We informed that The
public feeling in his behalf was such ms brought TO
him the profer Of bai-io The amount OF al least
500, Chicago Times of2Sth Jttly.
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where they have no right to sit, and can make no
valid legislation. Entertaining these views, |
can give no sanction to any bill that may be
passed; and if my reasons not satisfactory to
the Legislative Assembly, il follows that we
must act independent of each other.
The necessary embarrassment consequent upon
this difference OF opinion between the Legislative
Assembly and the Executive will be of so grave
character, and desirable TO avoid, if possible,
that have most earnestly scrutinized the grounds
my opinion, and sought for all the argument
against it with diligent care willingness to be
convinced, but | am constrained TO say that re-
Election and examination only serve to rivet upon
my mind more and more strongly the conviction
Of its correctness.
If am right in these opinions, and our Terri
tory shall derive no fruits from the meeting OF
the present Legislative Assembly, shall at least
have the satisfaction of recollecting that called
the attention Of the Assembly to the point before
they removed, and that the responsibility, there
fore, rest not on the Executive.
A. III. REEDER.
SHAWNEE METH. MISSION, July 81. s
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

The Judiciary of only one State in the Union has
declared the fugitive slave law unconstitutional
that of Wisconsin, the majority of whose citizens
are foreigners -.Nafionai american.
|. Before the National american can prove what
Judiciary of Wisconsin is composed of foreigners.
Should it succeed in doing that it will have
proved but small proposition.
There is another proposition, however, that, is
easy of proof. 1t is that the delegates from the
Northern States to the late National Know
nothing Convention, with few exceptions, :" de-
clared" in favor Of the repeal of the Nebraska
bill, against the admission of new slave States
into the Union. and against the Fugitive slave
law. Most Of those retired from that Con-
operating, actively and zealously cooperating, in
that great fusion of abolitionists, fanatics, and
disunionsts, which has most falsely and pro-
fanely assumed to itself the tme-honored name
of Republican
There is another thing that is true, and should
be distinctly and gratefully remembered. 1t is
that when all Massachusetts, was up in arms
against the enforcement of the Fugitive slave law,
in the of Anthony Burns, and when none
but the bravest and the most loyal would venture
the rights of property, there was one military
company that sgnalzed itself for its devotion and
its services. That not a Massachusetts,
Know-nothng company, but FOREIGN com
nanvt
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~ Every now and then "slave rescue
case occurs in the so-called free States, which
serves the Abolitionisis as bread and meat for
month or two. But for the exctemcnts connec-
ted with such cases Abolitionism would starye.
Agitation is everything TO them; and when they
tire Of dull anti-slavery speeches and vapid lee
lures, they treat themselves to a bit Of war for
freedom, as in the case Of the negro Burns, and
the more recent case Of Col Wheeler's three
slaves
II is highly important to the success Of the
Abolition cause that Il shall appear that the res
cued, or in other words the stolen slave, dctested
bondage; and for long, long years has sighed and
longed and pinned for freedom In order to bring
this about, as soon the slave stealers have
slowed away the slave in safe place, they set
TO work and draw up an affidavit containing
most touching recital Of wrongs, sufFerings, and
prosecutions, which they sign for the slave, and
then publish il TO the world as the TRUTH the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth. After
Anthony Burns had declared, time and again.
that he was happy at home and wanted TO go
back to his master, these Abolition thieves drew
up statement contradictng all Of Burns pre-
vious declarations, put his name to it, and gave
il to the world as his free and voluntary act.
They have just done the same thing in regard TO
Col. Wheeler's slave woman
We do not believe that there is one word of
truth in the affidavit SO pompously paraded in
the columns Of the New York Tribune as the
declaration Of the slave Jane Johnson. Nor, we
presume, can any but IDIOTS attach any import.
ance to the paper: Besides the object alluded TO
above, the Abolitionists had another object in
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

PHLApELPma, August Judge Lewis, Of
the supreme court Of Pennsylvania, this morning
refused to grant a writ Of habeas corpus ne APP
piled for by the counsel Of Passmore Williamson,
on the ground that every court OF competent
jurisdiction is the exclusive Judge Of contempts
against itself; and tho respect which his court
claimed for its own Jurisdiction, was cheerfaly
conceded 10 other courts
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

The United States frigate Potomac, bearing the
broad pennant Of Commodore Hiram Pauldng,
commanding the home squadron, sailed from
Norfolk Tor New York on Saturday last. The
following is list of her officers:
Com. Levin M. Powell, commanding; Com.
James l.. Lardner, Captain of the Fleet Me
lancton Smith, WIN. l.. Herndon, l.. B. Avery,
ID. M. Fairfax, Edward Brinley, Lieutenants !;
Maxwell Woodruff, Flag Lieutenant, Thomas
billiard, Fleet Surgeon II. M. Hieskell, Purser;
Moses r. Chase, Chaplain, George T.. Morgan,
Master; VIM. A. Harris and Henry o. MAYO,
Passed Assistant Surgeons; Capt. Benz. Macon
Der, commanding Marine Guard; George X.
Graham, I'd Lieutenant George M Robinson,
Commodores Secretary; Joseph S. Skerrett RI
NJ. Garland, Jesse Taylor, James c. Maxwell,
Henry Erben, Passed NIidshpmen NJ. Secard
e. >. Norton, H. II. Dalton, Edward Lea, Mid
shlpmen; Robert w. Tucker, Captain s Clerk
L. Henriques, Purser's Clerk; Amos Colson,
Boatswain; WA! III. Hamilton, Gunner; J. G..
Thomas, Carpenter James Ferguson, Sailmaker.