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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16
SCIENCE In THE POLAR REGIONS
BLUBBER AND FIsH OIL.

We would be sadly wanting IN humanity II we
did not join in the general rejoicing over the re-
torn Of Dr. Kane and his frost-bittcn party of in
trepid navigntors No one, beyond the pale Of
his immediate family, feels sincerer JOY than
ourselves. We honor his courage and his more
than usual ardor in behalf of science.
But while we say this, must be allowed to
enter our humble protest, for the future, against
all such expeditions, whether in behalf ofhuman-
ty or science, both, on the part of the Govern
ment
What are we to the Arctic regions, or the
Arctic regions TO u.s. We have enough snow
and enough Ice in own country without go
ing abroad 10 discover it, Besides, what is the
use Of discovering immense icy impediments TO
navigation if We cannot remove them And why
should valuable lives be lost in vain attempts to
indulge an idle curiosity
Before Lieutenant Hartstenes expedition sail
ed in pursuit Of Or. Kane and his party, we re-
rnonstrated against sending it. We opposed il
just as we would oppose sending valuable men in
pursuit Of an ardent and adventurous man, whose
curiosity, courage, love of adventure, had
induced him 10 take balloon and endeavor 10
ascertain whether or not the moon is made OF
green cheese There would be quite as much
reason in the first as in the last. Commerce and
intercourse would be as impossible in the one case
as in the other.
As for science there is nothing of science in
the Polar regions The people are savages. They
eat raw meat and drink undiluted fish oil. They
live in wretched huts, and sleep on beds made OF
hardened snow. Their ice-cream is the gross
blubber of the whale, their choicest meat the
flesh of the walrus With no literature, no laws,
scarcely anything in the nature of institutions,
compelled for months together to stay in their
miserable habitations, cut off from communica-
ton with all the world, with scarce the faintest
idea of religion, and ignorant as human beings
well can be, surely the world cannot be at all
benefited by association With them. Indeed
such association, even amongst themselves, Is i'm
possible during their long and rigorous winter
months IS for trade and commerce with them
no one pretends that they possess any materia
that can nourish or sustain such trade and com
merce
BY the irreyersible decree Of Providence they
arc doomed 10 perpetual barbarism, poverty, and
ignorance, 80 long they inhabt the Polar re
gions. No earthly power can save them from i
All men who get among them are compelled e
live as they do or perish miserably.
We hope that all xpeditons-Goyernmen
expeditions especially either 10 look for Sir JOIN
Franklin, or 10 make scientific explorations u
these horrid regions-are at an end. We have NJ
opinion Of the science Of the Polar regions. Still
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feels moved 70 undertake another Arctic expedi
ton, al his own expense, We have no right 10 OBJ
ject We hope that all such will find an abuH
dance Of blubber, fish oil, bear meat and walrus
That they will see as much snow and many
icebergs as are agreeable, no one we presume
will doubt
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

as We have sent bills to such of our subscri-
bers indebted to the Sentinel newspaper,
rendering their, accounts to the oath September
at which time the second volume of the Tri-
weekly edition will close.
While returning our thanks to those who have,
from the beginning sustained our enterprise, we
desire To say that all who wish 10 continue their
subscriptions will be required to remit PAYMENT
IN ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 25th instant, as, otherwise, no paper will be
sent from this office The terms, it is known,
are FIVE DOLLARS YEAR.
We are compelled to this course owing to the
difficulty Of collecting subscriptions, scattered
as they are over wide surface of country. Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity Of cont
plying with our terms. No offence is intended to
any, since friends and strangers embraced in
the same category.
Subscribers not renewing by the first of October,
their names will be stricken from the list.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

The attempt 10 lay the submarine telegraph
from Cape Breton TO Newfoundland is by no means
abandoned. The gentlemen Engaged in the enter
prize are sangune Of success, and only await
the return Of another warm season 10 repeat their
endeayors, as the months Of June and July are
the only ones when The wire can be lain with
safety. Nv the meantime settlement will be
made with the London insurance companies
respecting the lot wire, which will either be
restored or its loss compensated for. As 10 the
Ultimate recovery OF the wire there Is said 10 be
no question, one end remains fast 10 the New
foundland shore and with the aid Of suitable
mechanical apparatus il may be drawn in. It's
entire length j. forty miles, and us weight leo
ions The land portion Of the line, extending
from Cape Ray 10 81. Johns, distance ofi00 NILES
- very near completion, that The next steamer
from that direction Is respected TO bring intelligence
that il is done,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16
The wheeler Slave Case.

PHILADELPHIA, October l2.-Judge Kane de-
livered an opinion this morning adverse to the
reception of the petition Of Jane Johnson TO
quash the writ of habeas corpus in the case of
Passmore Williamson, pronouncing her to have
no status in the court, and the matter being en-
trely without its jurisdiction.
The opinion of the court is very elaborate, re-
viewing the whole case and reaihrming the for
mer opinion. IL is asserted that the law OF ma
tions guaranteed the right of transit OF slaves,
and every other species of property, through
territory where slavery was not recognized If
the contrary principle was sanctioned, the time
might come when the cotton of Louisiana, the
rice of Carolina, and the rum of New England
would be restricted from transportation without
the bounds of the States producing them He
maintained that the federal constitution recog-
nzes slaves as property, and upto 1880 1t existed
in the thirteen original States. The said VIII
liamsons duty, then as now, was to produce
Jane Johnson and her children. If the petitioner
were led to abide the action of the court, she
would have the right To be heard; but, being
without its jurisdiction, the records of the court
cannot be opened for stranger.
On tho conclusion of the reading ofthe opinion
of the court, John Cadwallader member of the
bar, not engaged in the case, in order to remove
false impression from the public mind, said that
from his recollection of the circumstances attend
ing the commitment of Passmore Williamson for
contempt, the proposition was made to amend
the return to the writ, when Judge Kane replied:
81 will not receive an amendment now, but will
be prepared to receive it when the record has
been completed. No such motion was subse-
quently made, and the public impression that
permission to amend was refused is not warranted
by the facts"
Judge Kane replied that the recollection OF
MIR. G.. was correct. lie had been prepared to
receive a supplementary return from the counsel,
but none had been offered
Mr.. Cadwallader suggested that an addition
be made to the opinion of the court, embracing
the remarks of a member of the bar not engaged
in the case and the reply of the Judge. He was
induced to make the suggestion by the best feel
ngs towards worthy but mistaken man, hoping
that it might lead to the adoption of course
that will end in his liberation.
The Judge consented to the proposition Of Mr.
Cadwallader to imbody his remarks and the an
swer of the court 10 them, so as to complete the
record.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16
HON. HENRY A. WISE AND THE Bos-
TON ABOLITIORIsTs.

ioN
The followingletler, from Hon. Henry A. Wise
TO the Boston Abolition Committee, is attracting
large amount Of attention.
When man reaches the position held by Mr..
Wise, position. of commanding prominence and
influence, he finds it necessary to write very many
letters on all manner of subjects and to all kinds
and classes of men. The best of us are uneven,
and often when sick or under the pressure of pri-
vate grieis, fail TO reach our usual standard.
When man has to write many letters are
exacted from Mr.. Wise, it would not, certainly,
be very remarkable that he should occasionally
fall somewhat behind himself Some of the OPP
position presses are making abundance of
merriment over the following letter, which they
pronounce a signal failure. We do not hesitate
to say that we have read letters from Mr.. Wise
of more merit than the in question, yet we
discover nothing in it to excite either the mirth
or dsapprobation of the carping critics of the
can blame Mr.. Wise for declining to address Abb
olitonsts who the rankest of all of their
stripe, with whom the thing is foregone concu-
sion, and who only get up lectures for the pur-
pose Of Ike eping alive excitement and agitation.
Nor do we think that he is blameworthy for
throwing into his reply biting sarcasm and bitter
denunciation. The letter is subjoined and will
speak for itself.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16
Result of the Great Race In Virginia.

The great four mile race run over the Broad
Rock course, near Richmond, Monday week, $500,
500 forfeit for which there were no less than
ten entries, was won by VIM. II. Gibbons bay
mare Philo. This makes the third great race won
by this mare in the lat eighteen months. large
concourse Of persons was present Only tx
horses were entered, Philo, Cordela Reed, Florde,
One eyed Joe Sam, Lelcher and Frankfort. The
Richmond Amsrican has the following account Of
the race:
FIRST HEAr-Afrr one Or iwo false starts, the
word = 20 was given all getting of well together,
Sam Letcher taking the lead but oceasiena ~
changing places with the "ladirs and gentlemen
Tor The 6rst three miles, when Frankfort came up
add passed the group. (Pho all the time being
K. nj back by her skillfu jockey) Frankfort pass.
ed the Judges stand winner OF The heat IN 75o.
Al the e. d ofthe first heat every one thought
Frank fort must win; occasionally an outsider
could be found who was willing TO take the field
al S25 TO 500 against him. The horses cooled of
and Sam Letcher was Withdrawn, Al the expira-
lion offve minutes they started for the
SECOND HEAT-For the first two miles any Of
the horses who felt disposed led oil, * .ept Pho,
who It'll kept her hand. IN the third mile Joe
and Frankfort had beautiful brush for bali
mile when Joe took the lead and kept il to the
hall mile pole. In the last half mile Il came %
Pho's turn do or die. AT the call Of her Jockey
she responded CALAMITY and led them all one by
on. tn she came 10 Old Joe, when there com
menced one OF those brushes Of his which used 10
tell in days gone by. The lady was, however,
TOO light Of foot for him, ana led home handsomely,
Disappointing many who had begun 10 entertain
the notion that she stood no chance. There were
many long faces about this time, and good deal
| OF hedging Time Of second heat, 1914.
THIRD HEAr.-Aler the nags were well cooled,
he bugle sounded, and being placed 10 position
Y he word was given and they were OF, Joe taking
the lead aud keeping 10 the end OF the third mile
when Frankfort came up and lead him 70 the half
/ mile pole. But there mischief behind Philo
is coming, and in two hundred yards from the
place where she let herself loose she Is leading
| everything. In this way she came home ln iine
style winner Of the race. Time Of the heat, 75S
| II may be truly said that this was one Of the
grandest races that has occurred on the Virginia
turffo many year.
REcAPITULAToS- Monday Oct. 6-Sweep.
stakes Tor all ages;4 mile heats four or more 10
make a race; uhe proprietor adding 81 ,0OOD $500
entrance Closed with the following entries:
| W. II. Gibbons b. m Philo years old,',.
| q. Green's Oh. b. Frankfort 7years old, 81 2
| J. Towles CHI m. Cordeha Reed years oid.6
! J. Talleys 2. e. One.Eyed Joe, years o'd.3 3
III r. McGrath's ch, b. Sam Letcber,.....4 Dr.
J. Campbes ch. IN. Forde, 5
j. Walshs b. &. Lawson-paid forfeit
T. 9. Moore's ch. b. Henry-paid forfeit
J. Csmpbelfs ch. Laura SpiIlman-paid forfeit.
A. Cheatham's A Subscriber-psld forfeit,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

We find in one Of our exchanges the following
letter from Governor Shannon, Of Kansas, 10
Colonel Nedary, in which he denies having made
a pro-slayery speech at Westport This letter
bears date on the 26th September, and seems to
have been drawn out by the conduct Of the Ohio
Abolitonists, who endeayored to make capital
for themselves out Of the contradicted rumor
We would feel pleased TO know that Governor
Shannon is a pro-slavery man, and pleased to
know that he makes pro-slavery speeches, but
we cannot blame him for denying a rumor out
Of which the Abolitionists Of Ohio sought to
make capital What Governor Shannon's abb
stract sentiments may be on the subject ofslavery
we do not profess to know, but we have seen
much to admire, and nothing TO reprove, in his
practical administration Of affairs in Kansas
EXECUTIVE OFFIcE, SHAWNEE MIssIoE,
X. T., September 26, 1855.
NV DEAR SIR: | have this moment received
information that they are circulating charge
against me, that made a pro-slayery speech at
Westport. in Missouri, on my way here. There
il not word Of truth in this charge-it is wholly
false. In the few remarks | made al Westport,
in reply to the welcome they gave me, ] said
nothing the subject Of slavery--on the con.
trary, remarked that that was question that
would not discuss. Since ] came here, on all
occasions, have left that question where the
Kansas bill leaves ito the people 10 determine
for themselves-and have upon all occasions 50
stated, This report, no doubt, is put in circula-
ton TO affect the elections in Ohio and elsewhere.
| hope you will give u, coming from me, a
prompt contradiction.
The Kansas Herald Of the pod, strong pro-
slavery paper, notices this charge, and sets me
right-representing me truly on this question.
will send you copy If | can get one. Your
friend, WILSON SHANNON.
Colonel SAMUEL MLDARr.
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The last accounts from California bring the
unwelcome intelligence of the success Of the
Know nothing party 10 that State. Their candi-
date for Governor, il seems is certainly elected.
II is, perhaps, unreasonable and ungracious TO
desire the success Of the Democratic party every
where Charity, perhaps, demands some slight
concessions 10 the enemy. Yet We cannot give
up the new State Of California without sigh.
The success Of the new order is one Of the natu-
raj results Of the Democratic divisions in that
State-divisions for which doubt not they
will find remedy in defeat, that they failed to
derive from former successes. Tae lessons Of adj
versity are onentimes the most profitable.
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For baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily al q aud "a
A. M. and 3 and Al p M, except Sunday
which day they leave at a p M.
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandria boats
hourly. Fare five cents.
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the office, corner OF d and s,h
streets, every morning al o'clock. Fare ST..
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The stage leaves the Office, northwest corner OF
u and 9Th streets, every morning at o'clock
Fare 81 so.
For GordonsvIIIe,
The cars leave Alexandra daily at u o'coca,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places
For Richmond,
The boat leaves the wharf at the terminus OF
18th street daily al & A. NJ, and O'Clock, p. M,
Fare SIS SO.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves the Office United States Hotel
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9th and goth of each month. Persons desirous
OF writing from this city should mail their letters
on the Sd and 18th of each month"; by p. M.
The Post Office.
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O'clock, A. M, and hafpast p. NJ; closes at 81
p. M. and 9 p. M.
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| Rates of POSTAGE,
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col. sEAToN IN LONDON.

A correspondent Of the New York Herald,
under date of London 81, says
/" Colonel Seaton, Of Washington, is here, and
though over seventy. is running about London
with the zeal and activity Of young man Of
twenty. Hewent to the country house ola Yankee
nabob, near London, lately, and bagged dozen
brace Of patridges in few hours. man must
have stout legs, as well as editorial experience,
TO 20 through such exercise at seyenty-two.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

D5P Tho Vermont Legislature assembled on
the 18th instant. Lieutenant Governor Fletcher
received the oath Of office, and took his seat as
President Of the Senate. G. II. Chapman, Of
Ludlow, was chosen Secretary.
Mr.. Powers, Of Woodstock, has introduced
into the House bill in amendment Of the pres
ent liquor law, which i said % be the most strin
gent yet framed. Doubts arc expressed about its
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

10 The clipper ship Adelaide, at New York
from California, brings a cargo Of 10000 bushels
OF wheat and barley, and 900 barrels Of flour,
the product of that State.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16
JUDGE KANE's DECISION IN THE
WHEELER CASE,

Not having room for the decision Of Judge
Kane, in extenso, on the subject of the Wheeler
slave case, we copy the following from one OF our
exchanges, in which the main points of the case
are embodied. We are happy to discover from a
hasty perusa of Judge Kane's elaborate deci-
sion, that he places the right of transit on true
and impregnable grounds.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

NJ A match game Of billiards for $500
TO be played in New Orleans, soon, between
G reoIe ladies Of the first rospectability.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

HEAVY Snow S1oRM.-We were yesterday
shown a letter dated Cherry Valley, 10Th instant,
in which was stated that the evening previous
Thursday they were visited by a severe snow
storm which broke down trees and fences, and re-
suited in doing other damage. Trees laden with
fruit suffered the most. The snow that fell was
wet and heavy, and the storm extended for sevc-
raj miles -.aibanu Argus
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-16

DnTNGUisHEp FoREieEERs.-Amongt the dis
tnguished visters TO the fair Of the Pennsylvania
State Agricultural Society were two German no
blemen one Of whom is a large land-holder, and
the other an eminent jurist and judgc--Count
Bremen and Baron Klenck. These gentlemen
are making tour through our country for their
own personal satisfaction, taking year for the
purpose. They speak our language auently;
have studied our laws, government, and institu-
tions, and do not conce al their candid admiration
Of them as we'll as Of our people-H avisburg
Keystone.
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10 .. Il. F. SrEM, is our authorized agent
tor collecting accounts due this Office aud for OBJ
aiming new subscriber, ia Virginia
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Er- All letters on business should DC add
dressed 10 .sThe Sentinel OAice,p WASH
iugtou.
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ELINT,S HOTEL,
NEAR THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
No. 3I4. Front ON PennsyIvania Av.
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Ess- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 9Th and goth OF each month
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HARDWOOD HOUSE,
j. III. 81 A. w. HARDWOOD.
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BROW MS MARBLE HOTEa
Pennsylvania AVENUE,
WASHINGTON CITY
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To Samuel G. Home, Phys. and superindcnt
Blind Inst
John VI. Clark, High Sheriff.
Samuel May, Merchant
Philo Sanford, EK-Treasurer State.
Nath. b. ShurtlefT, Phys. and Antqusry.
Joseph Storey, Pres. Com. Council.
Thos. Russell, Judge
James w Stone, Phys.
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T1AVELI O.
AND POST OFFICE INFORMATION
wILLARD's HOTEL,

CORNER PA. AVENUE AND l4TH STREET
j. g. a. IL. A. willard.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-30
nGy- We learn that an unknown ma,

n@- We learn that an unknown man
was killed by the engine Of the steam
boat freight train on Thursday morning.
When first discovered he was standing
between the rails, and as the engine ap-
preached him, he threw his arms over
his head, closed his eyes, and then fall
ing down upon the track waited the mo-
ment for the issue. 1t was but for u
moment, for the iron horse was upon
him crushing him to pieces. He was
carried to the Kingston station, where
he died few minutes afterward, and
was subsequently buried in the public
burying ground in Kingston. He was
a stranger and thought to be insane
From his appearance he was supposed
to be tailor by trade.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-30
To the Editor Of the Echo.

To the Editor Of the Echo.
SIR In perusing a communication
in your columns from Stranger, con-
cerning the excursion of the Sabbath
School under my charge, notice three
things that need little correction.
First-There were not four hundred at
the Chapel, but there were on the
ground.
Second-He says six scholars each.
it should be jointly, dividing the New
Testament into six parts.
Third-The River Bend Cemetery
was not originated by me, but by Il
Stock Company of noble minded gentle
men of this place, and laid out by Mr.
Shubarth, of Providence. Ifthis should
meet the eye of the Stranger, be will
accept my thanks for the very lucid
sketch of our humble effort.
JOHN TAYLOR.