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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
THE SESSION OF CONGRESS.

But little more than three weeks time re
mains to the present Congress. When that
time expires it will be fimctns o?ficio. A new
and we fear that, so far as the House is con
cerned, very wayward Congress will succeed
Every element that ever entered into politics
every ism that has ever been sprung upon the
country, and every vagary and every fanaticism
will have their representatives in the new Con.
gress. They will no doubt run riot at first
Such sentiments, such doctrines and such here
no doubt, then become as familiar as household
words. There will be great conflict Of opin-
ion and total want Of homogeneousness Of
character. The brawlng Demagogue, the flu.
rous Abolitionist, the insidious Free Soiler,
and the loud-mouthed Know-nothing, taking
advantage Of the opportunities afforded them
TO address the nation from this central point,
will exhibit constant struggle for the floor.
Happily for the country some of the good
old leaven will be left. Though at first II may,
perhaps be overrun by the new elements,
which, like new wine, lack vent, il will, we
doubt not, in short time contrast so favorably
with them as TO gain for itself a new and in
creased esteem from the country. More than
this while we cannot hope to see it leaven the
whole mass; while we cannot expect TO see it
reclaiming the reckless, and purifying the cor.
rupt, we do hope to see it exerting benign,
conservative and restraining influence.
There is another thing TO which we look
hopefully-the excesses Of the molly and hete-
rogeneous opposition that the next House OF
Representatives viii present. These excesses--
and there viii be no preventing them-will
disgust and sicken the people. They will sen.
sibly feel the difference between the present
and the next Congress.
1t becomes the present Congress TO dispose
pro6tably, for the country and the Demo
cratic party Of the limited time remaining to
it. BY talking little, and working dill.
gently it may dispatch great deal Of impor-
tant business, which if left TO the mischievous
opposition that will prevail in the next body,
would be sadly abused.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03


profting by their crime seems hardly credl-
Bile and yet am informed that similar dis-
closures have been made by other boys. II Is
due to the public that the matter should be
thoroughly siflsd, and l trust that the authori-
lies win deem il Of sufficient Importance to en-
gage the services Of some professional gentle
men to conduct the prosecution.
Superintendent Pearce said that he would
convey his worship's opinion to the proper
quarter. Two Of the prisoners companions
and three other boys had BEEN brought from
the Bridewell, to give evidence II required:
Mr.. Hall.-You have shown enough for Q
remand, and ! think the inquiry had better be
adjourned for week. The offence charged Il
SO henous in its character, that ! hope no ex
ertion will be spared to insure its proper man
agement.
The prisoner, who said nothing to the charge
was then remanded for further examination.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
CAUSE OF THE ATTACKS OF THE
"LONDON TIMEso ON LORD RAG
Lam.

According to the London Morning Post, the
savage attacks Of the Times upon Lord Rag.
Ian are made in consequence of Lord Rag
lan's dismissing Mr.. Russell, the correspon-
dent OF the Times, from the camp. 1t seems
that Mr. Russell was carried to Malta i'll a
steamer at the public expense-took three
horses to carry himself and baggage from Var
ma TO the Crimea, at the public expense, when
field officers were allowed but one horse-and
he and his horses had been fed at the public
crib ever since the army disembarked, until
Lord Raglan found it out and put a stopper
on our own correspondent" Hence the wild
thunder Of the Times
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Convention, voted from first TO last for Daniel
Webster, and, after General Taylor's nomina-
ton, he withdrew from the convention, returned
to Massachusetts and acted against Taylor,
aided in Van Buren's nomination, became the
editor Of the Boston Reputlica,, and the leader
of the Freesol party in that State. In the CO.
alition of 1850, between the Democrats and
Freesoilers he was elected to the Senate, made
president Of that body for two years, gave up
his paper, and returned to the shoe trade. In
tional Convention, was an active member, and,
for two years, was the Freesoil candidate for
Governor. Since then he has returned to the
common sense, joined the national movement
Of the Know-nothngs, and is now member OF
the United States Senate, and will hold his seat
till the 4th of March, 1852"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
for their acts to the Spanish Gov

responsibility for their acts to the Spanish Gov
ernment ITSELF
The third is from the message of the 4th of
December, 1854: 1t says:
"The position Of our affairs with Spain re-
mains as at the close of your last session"
After referring to the revolution in Spain,
the President continues
"There is reason to believe that our present
minister viii find the present government
more favorably inclined than the preceding,
to comply with our just demands, and to make
suitable arrangements for restoring harmony
and preserving peace between the two coun-
tries"
The first message from which we have
quoted is bellicose, and requires promptitude
of decision on the part of Spain. 1t speaks
of the Black Warrior outrage; "many other
instances of aggression upon our commerce,
and insults to the National flag by the Spanish
authorities in Cuba" 1t declares that the
seizure OF the Black Warrior presents so
clear case of wrong, that it would be reason
able to expect full indemnity therefor as soon
as this unyustifable and ofsnsice conduct shall
be made known TO Her Catholic Majesty"
The second message, from which we have
quoted, very mildly states. that the outrages,
aggressions, and insults inflicted upon us by
Spain, are still unatoned for.
The third expresses the pious hope that the
present government will be more favoraby in
clined than the preceding to comply with our
just demands.
''Small by degrees and beautifully less" lt
cnmes from bloody war down to lamblike meek
ness.
Now, we say that there are many outrages,
aggressions, and insults received from Spain
which ought to have been atoned for long age.
They are Just cause of war now, if they were
when the President communicated to Congress
the first message from which we have quoted.
We fear that the purchase of Cuba is out of the
question. We know that its acquisition by
means of Fillibustering is, and nothing but
war from just cause" outrages," "aggres-
sions" and insults" can give her to us. Yet,
we do not say "our voice is for war;" but we
do say that it is for a vigorous and progressive
policy, and, if our wrongs are not speedily re-
dressed, we will be for war.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
THE NEW MAssAcHUsETTs sENA-

The New York Herald, Of the lst instant,
thus sketches the career Of the newly elected
Senator from Massachusetts,
"Henry Wilson was yesterday elected TO the
United States Senate, from Massachusetts,. lie
takes the place vacated by Edward Everett
and now occupied, by gubernatorial appoint
ment, by Julius Rockwell. Henry Wilson is a
native of New Hampshire, and is about forty
six years Of age. lie went TO Massachusetts
in 1880, poor and friendIess. lie worked for a
time as a journeyman shoemaker, at Natick,
devoted his leisure hours to study, became a
politician, and took the stump in ls40 for
General Harrison, and was known as the
Natick shoemaker In that campaign he
was elected 10 the Legislature. In ls44 he was
elected to the State Senate, and again in lS45.
In lS4S he was a delegate TO the National
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE OR
STUPID PLAGIARISM.

The Courier des Etats Unis, quotes from
daily journal OF the Crimean campaign, as
published by some newspaper correspondent;
and publishes in parallel column an extract
from "the letters and dispatches Of John
Churchill, first duke Of Marlborough, from 1902
TO l7l2." The two extracts TO the amount OF
cepting only the substitution Of proper names.
The duke de Savoie and Prince .Eugene give
place to Marshal st. Armand and Lord Raglan,
as does Toulon TO Sebastopol The Courier
remarks that "the parallel is complete and the
history Of the two campaigns identical" and
hopes the similitude will extend no further, in.
asmuch as the investing party we're obliged 10
raise the siege Of Toulon eleven days afterwardl
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Gag We sincerely deplore the death Of John
w. Maury, esq, of this city. He was good,
useful and an intelligent man. His loss will
be long and painfully felt in this city, but most
Of oil by the large, devoted and grief-stricken
family which he has left behind him. Our 10:
cal column contains more extended notice OF
this melancholy event.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
r IME. LIME! LIME!-To Plasterer.

II IME! LIME! LIMEl-TO Piasterers
j and Builders.-We have now on hand at
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms =
! We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers 10 this superior article OF Lime. II ID free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il very
superior Article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give MS a call, and you shall be pleased.
8. J. SEELY IL co.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

sas- The Hon. Roland Jones, of Louisiana,
and Hon. Junius Hillyer, Of Georgia, have
announced that they will not be candidates for
reelection to Congress.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Mel0deons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
I'LL Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway New
York, preferng to share a large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay it TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, 10 raise available means TO enable him
to stem the present tight tines offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several of the best
New York Makers including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; af-
fording opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from 500 to
to $l60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and beads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
posi- paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos Meo
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Islands was not ,llowed by the slightest indica-
ton of any outbreak. Six hundred soldiers, how
ever. were kept under arms. A letter writer
says:
Son the Afternoon and also on the day following
his death, the copse was laid out in state al the
palace, and was isited by some 10000 persons,
at least 5000 Of whom were foreigners The
Queen and high oief sat in the room adjoining,
and were evideny deeply affected.
His Majesty vas the warm friend OF foreign
ers, and they hay lost one whom they at all times
found willing tolsten TO them.
On the secoldnight after his death, the corpse
was enclosed ina cad coffin, TO await the funeral
which was 10 tlks place on Saturday, the 30th o
December. Greal preparations were being made
for the occasion ind il was thought that il woule
be the grandest display ever witnessed at the Isl
ands No expense was TO be spared The palace
government offie,, courthouse and church, where
the King ATTENDED had all been draped in Grape a
| an expense of alput 81, 1000.
" The former Kings Ministers Of course go ou
Of Office, though they may all be recalled by thu
present King Nm l.. Lee had rendered his re
signation before he Kings death. The new Kinl
has declined 10 accept his resignation, and judge
Lee will continue to hold the Office of chefJustic'
for the present"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

II Aw PARTNERsHIP.-su Court
IL ofthe United Staies.--R0 0BERTJ WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed copartnership
under the name Of "WALKER ~ JANiN.D for tbe
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19-eo3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
FINE WATCHES 8 RICH JEwELRY.

FINE WATCHES q NICH Jew ILHS1s
TT O. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
n a. and 9Th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers for sale the same, al wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for i'm this section Of country Please call al
his store sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N, B. Special attention paid to the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

"Do you drink hale in American asked an
English cockney. "No, we drink thunder and
lightning" SAID the Yankee.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Sudden Death.--Wright Soutbgaie, esq, cash
ier OF the Exchange Bank at Norfolk, fell dead OF
Monday, while in the discharge of his duties.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Two men, Shor and Hannegan, were hanged
last Friday afternoon, at Greenupsburg, Kentucky,
for murders of savage atrocity. In the interval
between sentence and execution, they deported
themselves in remarkable manner. From the
extreme Of brutal Indifference, they passed, as the
gallows drew nea, 10 the extreme of hopeful
goodness. AT first, Short blasphemed at the min
sters who visited him so horribly that they fed
from his cell; and he amused himself by hanging
rats and specializing on the analogy between the
s@ore ha wsea m eoss ed a P6e wanted ten
feet ofropc in the clear and band Of music to
play "Jordan is hard road TO travel" When
his legs were being ironed, he said, "That's right
shoe this old hoss well he's got q hard road to
travel" Hannegan was more quiet, but not less
desperate. But about four weeks ago change
came over the spirit Of their dreams, and they
gradually became anxious inquirers," and losing
all hope Of pardon, respite or escape, they were
glad 70 see the ministers, and finally became zeal
GUS professors of religion, saying that the fact thai
they were TO be hung was the most fortunate
event of their lives. If they had not been found
guilty of murder, and doomed to hanging, they ex
pressed a beliefthat they would have died drunk
ards and vagrants; now they thought they were
good Christians.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

John Tyler, Jr., has been elected Brigade
General Of the Second Brigade, first division
Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Tin In Georgia.--A mine Of Tin ore, whicl
promises TO be extensive and valuable, has beef
discovered in Paulding county, Georgia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
TO Members Of Congress, strangers So

HNO Members Of Congress, strangers So
Permit me to call your attention to my large and
peror stock of Cloths, Cassmeres, and Vestings
which will be made up 10 order at the shortest no
tce, and in such style cannot fail TO please
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmcn, will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal TO those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
WIN. H. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west of Sd ST., No. iSS.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions
received regularly, two suits month. w. IL. 5.
Dec 3 2aW3Wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Clio REWARD.-Lost,f from the baggage
sR ~ car, on Saturday. the 10Th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington, q
Gentlemans Overcoat, which was wrapped in
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top of a trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging TO the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent TO the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad this route that for the com
fort of passengers and security Of baggage an in
creased responsibility should be required OF their
agents
Any communication addressed TO the Office Of
National Infehheenoer will be received, and re-
turning the article lost the above reward win be
paid Nov v26-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

A wag observes that he looks under the mar
riage head for the news Of the soeak.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Lieutenant James III. Rowan has been or
dered 10 the command Of the United Stats bri,
Bainbridge, vice Lieutenant Charles G.. Hunter
recently dismissed from the navy
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

IN sents ts!--STEVENS, Browns Hotel, has q
fresh, large and elegant assortment of Gents
Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Handkerchiels, Cravats,
Gloves, &c. Of the best quality and latest importa-
tons Persons making presents will find our as
sortment complete and Of the best quality, and at
the lowest prices. Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

II ATER YEARS, by the Author Of !" the
IL Old House by the River"
Mr.. Rutherfords Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund g. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Baysrd Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World by Orvilla
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources OF the Mississippi
River, by Henry II. Schoolcraft.
Danas Mnrealogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Dec . Bookstore. near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

TNHIs ~ TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR
Il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
S,966, for 1884 acres, issued on the 22d Septem.
Der, 1S4l, 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 to the General Land Ofice for the issue OF
script on duplicate of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4th section of the rules and regulations
OF said Office dated November GOTH 1852
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronaugh.
Nov 29-cw3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

shad.--Fresh chad have got as far up the coast
as Portsmouth, Virginis, but are not yet Isbun-
dant.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
Death of Miss SSitford.-

intelligence of the death Of Mary Russell Nit
ford, the favorite and gifted author. The sad
event took place in the village of Swallowfeld
England, on the 10th instant. She was born in
l7S9
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

BkT- Our readers will bear in mind that Mr..
Wise's address to the people of Alexandria
will come off tonight
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
TOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and
ll Oealer I'm Wine L.

TOHN HI. BUTHMANN, Importer and
y Dealer In Wine, brandy, Cigars, sc.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-aHalf and Sixth streets, has received his full
stock and assortment of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
at prices from 50 so per dozen to the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark !;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whs-
key, Irish Malt, Cordiss, and Havana Cigars.
Dec 20-2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Re-Interred--The remains Of Colonel L. p
Hunter, who died at Bath in September, were
brought TO Martinsburg, Va, on Wednesday oi
last week, and inferred with the honors of the
Masonic, Odd Fellows, Red Mems, and United
Brothers Lodges-of all Of which the deceased
was an active member. Rev. DIR. McCabe de
livered an Impressive address on the occasion.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
During the year 1854, the who'll

During The year 1851, The whole number
of persons arriving al San Francisco by sea, wa.
but 47,730, and the departures by the same route
2i,477, showing net gain Of only 23,253 Ofthis
gain but 10,135 was composed of Americans
while the remainder, 1866, was Chinese. The
emigration TO California by the overland route
last season did not exceed Is, 600 persons. These
figures show large falling off as compared will
previous years.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

MIR. John Nj. Daniel.-A statement of cor
respondent OF the New York Herald appeared in
that paper about the goth of last November, that
Mr.. John M Daniel, the American minister at
Turin, had been expelled from club Of gentle
men on account of a private letter written by him
last year and published without his consent in
this city. We limited our doubts as to the truth
OF this tale at the time OF its appearance; and
we are now enabled by the most certain informa-
ton 10 give it an explicit contradiction. Like all
the preceding stories started about this gentle
man. il does not contain the most minute atom ol
truth, and is equally unjust 10 Mr.. Daniel and his
acquaintances in Turin. We have exposed sew
eral of the previous charges made against our
absent iownsman, by the people who direct the
New York Tribune, and furnish its mares nests
and we now know that Mr. Daniel has neither
had difficulties with individuals controversies
with The government at Turin; and that all the
injurious fables which have been circulated TO the
contrary, have had no better foundation than the
ioishes OF their inventors and narrators--whose
conduct has been equally mean and unpricipled
Richmond Dispatch.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

The Pennsylvania says From all quarters
Of the Union we hear Of parsons quitting the pull
pit to dabble in the stagnant pool of politics" and
adds A political clergyman is the devils own
vicegerent, and will doubtless receive a proper
| reward from a generous master, who, upon one
occasion, attempted TO give away the whole world
when not one inch of ground belonged TO him.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

HLOTHINGM Made TO Order Cheaper than
~ Ever.-ln order 10 run off the remainder OF
our large stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vest
ings we will, at this season, take measure and
make TO order, Gentlemens Garments OF first quail
ty twenty per cent. cheaper than our usual low
prices. WALL & STEPHENS.
Jan Ill 322 Pa av., next to Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
/ ONGwORTH's Native wines and Bran.

ONCWORTH's Native Wines and Bran
IL dies--l have Just received and keep con.
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy
These Wines are made from the pure juice of the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in oil kinds of Wines
Liquors and Cigars, lsl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30--2aw3m*
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

q H1RTS! Shirts "A fine assortment of
- Gertlemen's Dress Shirts OF superior quality,
for sale cheap by WALL 81 STEPHENS,
Dec 13 Pa. nv. next door 10 Iron Hall
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

Among the latest inventions that have beer
added TO the interminable catalogue Of articles q
Paris is one as convenient as il is important, b,
which letter and its envelope are formed with
single piece of paper. You can write TO the yer,
bottom Of the fourth page, without fear that IN,
wafer or sealing wax will hide any word what
ever, and then you find the envelope alread,
folded for use
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

VISITING CARDS Printed at Short
Y Notice, and Plates beautifully engraved in
every style. w. c. ZANTZINGER,.
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7-3taw4wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 1854.
Ns- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth Of the United States, 1S00 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear PRINT, library edi-
tion, may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
at the expense of the author.