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,foreign sateIliqenfe.
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE ASIA.

The steamship Asia arrived at Halifax on
Monday evening, with five days later news from
Europe. The news is interesting, but not i'm.
portant. The diplomats at Vienna had met
again, but their conferences led merely to a
reiteration on the part of Russia Of her non
acceptance of the terms proposed. The latest
Russian accounts from Sebastopol are to the
I'D ultimo, at which time Gortschakof report
ed that the fire of the allies had weakened.
The bombardment had continued uninterrupt-
eddy, diversified by occasional sorties, one of
which is described as second only to the battle
of Inkermann. Twelve days the cannonade
had proceeded, without any advantage to either
side, although both the besiegers and the be-
sieged seem to be perfectly satisfied with the
results. 1t is rumored that Prussia and Aus
tria have come to an understanding unfavora
BILE to the Allies. Menschkoff is not dead.
His conduct of the war has met the approval
of the Gear. Persia is said to have unre-
servedly declared for Russia.
The French exhibition was not inaugurated
on the first instant, as contemplated. The cere-
mony was postponed to the 10th or 18th. The
treaty between Japan and the United States
has been duly ratified at Simoda.
Cotton, owing to the short supply, had i'm
proved. Breadstuffs had also advanced in
nrica
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Louis NapoIeon,s Menace.

The Albany Atlas, anxious, we suppose, to
furnish an Interpretation of Louis Napoleon's
London speech which would relieve our Govern
ment of the duty of asking explanations, says
that the Emperor "keeps within the geographic
cal limits of Europe in his premises" His
language has no such geographical limit
After saying that england and France are
naturally united on all tie great questions of
politics and 0thumaR progress that dgitdte the
acorld," he Immediately adds:
SFrom the shores of the Atlantic to those of
the INSTRUMENTATION the Baltic to the
Black Sea--from the desire to abolish Slavery,
to our hopes for the amelioration of all the
countries Of Europe, I see in the moral as in
the political world, for our two nations, but one
course and one end"
Now, if the Atlas can prove that the United
States is not embraced within the limits Of the
"moral and political world, then we will admit
that Louis Napoleon kept within the "geogra-
phieal limits of Europe in his premises" Or
if the Atlas can demonstrate that the future
condition Of Cuba, its slavery institutions, and
the slavery institutions of our southern states,
are not embraced in the "great questions Of
politics and Of human progress that agitate the
world" we will accept its interpretation-but
not till then.
Besides, the phrase "from the shores of the
Atlantic has geographical application TO all
lands washed by the waters of that ocean, and
the succeeding clauses show the comprehensive
sense in which it was used The clause "from
the desire to abolish slavery" is general in its
reference, while the clause "to our hopes for the
amelioration Of all the countries Of Europe" is
specific in its appication.-N. T. Sun.
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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE

Mr.. William Hunter, the chief clerk in the
State Department has been temporarily APP
pointed to succeed Mr.. A. Dudley Mann ire
signed) as Assistant Secretary Of State. Mr..
Robert s. Chew, most faithful and efficient
officer, has been appointed chief clerk in the
place Of Mr.. Hunter.
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The man Hiss (who has been expelled from
the Massachusetts Legslature) is journey
man tailor--who ran away from Barre, for
debt. He was secretary of the Know-nothing
State Convention last fall, and he is State Mar
shall Of the Supreme Order Of the Star Spangled
Banner. His duty is to preside at the forina-
ton of lodges or councils, and to formally in
augurate and consecrate" them.
Albany Alias.
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Sailing of the Ocean Steamers.
a:s- second Anniversary of the Jamestown
TO SAIL.

Society OF Washngton.-The" jamestown Society
of Washington" will celebrate their Second An
niversary at Mount Vernon, on Saturday next, the
18th inst. Having chartered the steamer George
Washington for the occasion, she will leave her
wharf in this city al haEpast nine o'clock, a. M,
stopping at Alexandra, and proceed to Mount
Vernon, where the Anniversary address will be
delivered by GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CusTIs,
esq After allowing the company sufficient time
the residence of the Father of his Country, the
boat will proceed 10 the White House Pavilion,
where the Society will partake Of dinner pre-.
pared for them
The Marine Band has been engaged for the oc-
casion.
Tickets for the excursion and dinner So which
may be had al the stores of George and Thomas
Parker, w. M. Morrison, and Jo Shllington, and
Of the officers ofthe Society. May l0-eotd
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An Old and Faithful Public Servant

An Old and Faithful Public Servant
Pending suit in the Circuit Court, recently, in
volving municipal law concerning paving in
Georgetown, Mr.. William Mountz was summoned
and testified as a witness. He is eighty fOur years
Of age, and ever since 1871, has held the situation
Of clerk TO the Corporation Of that city, without
intermission; and what is more, has never made
use Of spectacles TO assist his sight The gentle
man is, of course, marked by the ravages Of age,
but still possesses considerable vigor. There are
few, il any such similar instances, Of continuous
services for such length OF time. II may appro-
priately be said Of him, as oficer, "welI done,
good and faithful servant"
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NJ Alumni Of Washington Seminary.-A
meeting Of all the Old Pupils Of the Washington
Seminary will be held at the Seminary, street.
between 9th and 10th, on FRIDAY next, llth in
slant, at 81 o'clock, p. m.
Punctunl and general attendance is particularly
requested. May Sd
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IME! LIME! IIME!-To PIasterers

4 4 and Buders.--We have now on hand, at
SEELYS 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 TO this superior article of Lime. II is 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 us call, and you shall be pleased.
s. j. SEELY d. co.
I,ly ,f
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AHenntifnI Sentiment.

Among the many fine passages in the speech
Of Mr.. Hunter, on Tuesday night, none elected
more unbounded applause than the following.
We do not, Of course, pretend to give the exact
language, but the thought:
Deprive" said he, "the Catholics Of all the
Offices, bar them out from every avenue to politi-
cal distinction, deny to them the opportunities
which you accord without hesitation to infdels
and atheists, and when you have done it all,
when you have placed their honest ambition to
enjoy the honors and emouments Of political
preferment under the ban Of ruthless pro.
scription, your work is not yet finished.
There will still remain Offices for them. Yes,
my friends; the sweet offices of Christian love
will still be left, and, in the midst Of your per-
secutions, their bishops and priests, as in the
recent pestilence in your southern cities, will
throng the hospitals and the pesthouses, bring
ing succor and consolation to the poor victims
Of the plague. Ay, and their sisters of charity
will still brave the terrors Of loathsome and
infectious disease, will still wipe the death damp
from the suffering brow, win still venture in
where the courage Of man shrinks back ap.
palled, and will point the dying gaze through
the mysterious gloom Of the Valley Of the
Shadow of Death, to the Cross and the Cruel
fed."-S0nh Side Democrat.
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NOTICE.--The executors of the late VIM.
Easily will apply, on Saturday, the 18th instant at
the Registers Office, in this city, for certificates Of
purchase of tax sales for squares 10 and 1873, and
lot l. in square 81, the originals being lost or mis-
laid from their possession.
Nav 5-4t
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Forgery.-Two young men, on Monday in
Batmore forged draft for eight hundred dollars
on a bank in that city, got the money, and fed to
Washington; but on Tuesday, one Ct them, with
a part Of the plumber in his pocket, was arrested,
and taken back 10 the scene Of his dishonest ope-
rations. The being "Aush OF funds" for day
only does not compensate for the prospect Of n
long term Of Imprisonment in penitentisry, 10
say nothing Of the irretrievube loss Of personal
character and of the jewel OF good name.
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s@- any love-" says Mrs. Foozle to her hus-
band, "oblige me with a five pound note to-
day to purchase a new dress"
ashanti do any such thing, Agnes; you called
me bear yesterday"
"Lor, love, that was nothing; | meant by it
that you were fond of hugging"
"You little -, / have no FIVE, but here's a
fan ~
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

Pubic PLEASURE GRoUNDs.-During the
year ending March 81, 1855, the sum Of f66, 900,
about $330,O00, is reported to have been ex-
pended in the care and maintenance Of the
London parks and pleasure grounds, of which
the three parks that Immediately join each
other-St. Jamess, the Green, and Hyde Parks,
cost e20,0O0 Regents Park costs, yearly,
95, 500, add Victoria Park $4,000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

Has- The great Importance of the events
that are taking place in Kansas has induced MS
to surrender most Of our editorial space TO that
subiect
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mnstnlfnts.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
The Grand and Astounding Dramatic
ID 4 O H a MI a

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL AND
DESTRUCTION OF CHARLESToWN,
(NoT PAINTINe)
Will be open for exhibition on TUESDAY
EVENING, May LIST, and continue every even
ing during this week.
Also, on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY af.
ternoons, at 3 o'clock.
Doors open nj Ito commence nj o'clock.
Admission IS cenis-Children accompanied by
their parents half price. Moy S-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

A Musical Convention, composed OF delegates
from various parts Of the country, has been in
session, for several days past, in the lecture
OF the Smithsonian Institution; the object Of which
is to advance the state of the science and 10 give
to il a greater prominence in the community.
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JAMEsTowN SOCIETY.

We call the attention Of our readers to the
notice, in another column, Of the proposed
celebration by this society Of their second an
niversary. They have chartered the steamer
George Washington to take them and all others
who desire to participate in the celebration, to
Mount Vernon, where the anniversary address
will be delivered by George Washington Parke
Gusts, esq, athe old man eloquent
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

MY BROTHERS. KEEPER, by author
wi of Dollars and Cents, Mr.. Ruiherford's chill
dren, &c. On sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
May Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

Landing of the jamestown settlers.-The
Jamestown Society Of Washington will celebrate
their second anniversary at Mount Vernon, on
Saturday next, where the address will be deliver
ed by George Washington Parke Gusts, esq.
After allowing the company sufficient time TO ex-
anime everything Of interest connected with the
grounds, the steamer George Washington will
proceed to the White House Pavilion, where the
Society will partake Of dinner prepared for
them. In order to additional attractions, the Ma
rine Band has been engoged for the occasion.
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

IA U,6OO Acres for sale.-Having leased for
term of years, :" The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war
rants the belIefthey will be kept in the best style
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
Il contains upwards Of $50 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible meadows
As part Of this hnd yielded 100 bushels ofa single
acre, in 1873 the twelfth year Of successive cult
vation without manure; and in 1854, bad as was
the season, produced 10 bushels--the Farm y
easily susceptible Of DIVISION and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms One-lhird on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber,
by letters addressed to "Warrenton Springs, Vir.
ginia," or to Washington, ID. G.
May LIFT THOMAS GREEN.
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SLAVES ESCAPING TO CANADA.-Canadian
newspapers occasionally notice the arrival there
Of fugitive slaves from the United States, but
generally make wry faces, such as, in medical
experience, are considered premonitory symp-
toms Of ejectment The Toronto Cotonist
says:
HLarge numbers Of slaves continue to es-
cape into Canada daily from the United States.
One Of the Detroit papers tells us that, on the
18th instant, no less than eighteen Of them
crossed the river into Canada. We fear they
are coming rather too fast for the good Of the
province People may talk about the horrors
of slavery as much as they choose; but fugitive
slaves are by no means desirable class Of i'm
migrants for Canada, especially when they come
in great numbers
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MORE EXCITEMENT IN KANSAS.

The Baltimore San of yesterday morning
says:
MORE EXCITEMENT IN KANsAs.--Another
slavery excitement has taken place in Kansas,
in consequence of the killing Of man named
Clark, by another named McCrea, a lawyer, at
Leavenworth. The deceased was in favor, and
McCrea opposed to slavery, and the ARRAY oc
CURED at a squatter meeting, where the subjects
of slavery and voting we're discussed. McCrea
attempted to escape by swimming the river
but was retaken and conveyed to the guard
house at the fort. The excitement, both at
Weston and Leavenworth, it is said, was in
tense and it was feared that the mob would
tear down the guardhouse and lynch the priso-
ner A handbill, signed by d. Scott Boyle,
formerly Of Maryland, and others, had been is
sued, calling meeting the citizens Of Leaven-
worth, to take action in relation to the murder
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tsUNHE BLUE BOOK,,-OficIaI Regis

ssVNHE BLUE BOOKo-O ficiaI Regis
Il ter of the United States, giving the
names of all OfIceholders under the Government,
with their Salaries, Location, and time Of appoint
ment A few copies Of the last edition still for
sale in Washington by
TAYLOR az MAURY,
Booksellers, near Ninth street.
Price SO So Sent, postage free, 10 any part OF
the United States excepting the Pacific coast.
Feb % t
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LARGE pREmIuM-TnE JOINT WORN

The Executive Committee of the Virginia
State Agricultural Society has offered a pre-.
MUM of 81, 900 for the discovery of some
efficient, practicable, and generally available
plan for preventing the ravages Of the joint
worm
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YTALUARLE REAL ESTATE ron

saIe.-The block OF buildings known as
the Union Buildings, and now occupied by the
Union newspaper establishment. They are stu
ated on + street. between 18th and 18th streets
and fronting drectyo on Pennsylvania avenue. The
lot is 70 feet front by lJ9 feet deep. The properly is
susceptible OF division and re-arrangement, and
It's position such as must rank IL among the best
business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in
creasing in value. The time OF the present lessee
expires on the LIST September next, on which day
possession may had
Also, that large three-story Brick House on nth
street west, Opposite the War Office, and three
doors south OF G streetJ
Also, that three story House on 18th street west
next door to the Government Building, nj the
corner Of F and 18th streets.
Should the above property not be sold At private
sale prior TO the 18th Of May, il will be sold on
that day al public auction.
Terms will be made favorable 10 the purchaser
Apply to Gil. III. WINDER,
Corner Of 18th and G. streets.
March 20--2awtl5May
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NEW hooks AT TAYLOR AND.

In Maury's.-"An American among the ORR
entails" including Audience with the Sultan
and visit 10 the interior of Turkish Harem, by
J. r. p Boulden, M. D.; price rs cents.
The Turkish Empire, embracing religion, man
ners, customs, &c., by Edward Joy Morris; price
IS cents
The Neighbours Children, from the German, by
Mrs. S. A. Myers, 2 vols. price 81 25
Schmuckers Lutheran Manual, with formula
of discipline, &c. price ST.
Rands Medical Chemistry for Students price
81. Bookstore, near 9th street.
MavS #s
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

No MERCY FOR SEBAsToPoL.-The London
Times is in rage at the obstinate resistance of
the Russians at Sebastopol, and thus cries ont
for vengeance:
"Never was there town so little entitled to
mercy as Sebastopol. 1t is no ancient city that
has grown up under the influence Of arts and
manufactures, and is threatened with destrpc-
ton because its evil destinies have made it a
fortress. 1t has been built for the purpose OF
menace and attack upon an offending neigh.
Dor; it is the instrument as well as the symbol
OF aggression. To destroy it would be signal
service to humanity-one OF those catastrophies
of war at which the statesman and philosopher
might equally rejoice
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD
TuE IT'D A.ING

THE TRAINS
Leave Washington at and 81 a. m. and and
al p. m.
Leave Baltimore at At and 81 a. m, and and
ST p. m.
On Sundays the only train from Baltimore is
that leaving at At a. M, and from Washington at
Al p. m.
May 5--tf t. II. PARSONS, Agent.
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GTRAW HATS.-We have now opened
- our Spring supply Of Straw Goods, and are
prepared 10 show full assortment. All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared to
sell at the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
May Stiff Sales Room, Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

A VOCAL TRAN.-On the evening of the 18th
ult, the train on the Southern Michigan Rail
road consisted of twenty-three cars, twenty-one
of which contained nine hundred and ifty-four
paying passengers, and twenty-five babies to
each car, or in the aggregate, FIVE hundred and
TWENTY-FIVE babies.
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rTHE HEALING oF THE NArIoNs. NJ

IL Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N. p Tallmadge Published by the
Society for the Diffusion OF Spiritual Knowledge
New York, large octave volume, price 81 so
For sale at
TAYLOR s. MAURY's Bookstore.
May 5 near 9th street.
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neA- The average amount exhaled from the
lungs and skins OF healthy adult Of ordinary
size, in twenty -four hours, is about forty ounces,
and Of this quantity about ten dwt. consists Of
animal matter, What an argument for better
ventilation
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L.. u. MIDDLE TO

GHIRTSi shirts IA fine assortment Of
- Gentlrmen's Dress Shirts OF superior quality,
Tor sale cheap by WALL 4 STEPHENS,
Dec 10 Pa. av, next door 10 Iron Hall
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An Humble Philosopher.-Passing near the
old railroad station, recently, we noticed young
man, intensely excited, with his coat off, heaping
curses on the keeper of small store, and valiant
ly inviting him to an open field for the purpose of
trying their skill at fsticufs The bellicose young
man boosted of his prowess, while his lip quivered
with rage "squaring off, as if his courage were
impatient of delay A crowd soon collected, as
usual on all such occasions; for street fighting, as
well as fierce conflicts on the battle plain,
not devoid of interest to large class of every
community. The menaced party made his APP
pearance at the door; "calm summers morn
ing" with 'no visible signs of displeasure" in his
conduct, and firmly declined the invitation TO an
encounter. In vain the young man slormed, and
raved, and shook his fist, and cursed and swore.
None of these things disturbed the equanimitY of
the dealer in small wares. Sim gentleman, and
you're blackguard" said the retiring hero. The
merchant merely smiled, being evidently ncredu-
lous regarding the correctness of the vocferafion
At last, the young man left the premises, to talk
over the affair with friends.
We Judge it required not little philosophy for
the merchant TO resist contest, under the provok
ing circumstances; but victory over self was
more creditable, 10 say the least, than would have
been triumph in contest of fists. Mere animal
courage sinks into insignfcance when compared
with that inspired by personal respect and obedi-
ence 10 the laws of good order.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-10

NOminatioHs.-The anti Know nothings are
determined not 10 let the so-called "American
party in this city have their own way at the APP
preaching municipal election, on the first Monday
in June. The following nominations have recently
been made by them. First ward for alderman,
DIR. William B. Magruder; common councimen,
Gen ]. H. Eaton, c. j. Albert, and Edward H.
Fuller. Second ward alderman, DR.. Thomas
Miller; common councmen, William Orme, Fer
dinand Jefferson, and Thomas ]. Fisher; assessor,
Mr.. Clampitt Fourth Ward: alderman, Jacob
Gideon; common councmen, James A. Kennedy,
DR.. Noble Young, and J. L. Club assessor R. B.
Owen. Fifth ward: alderman, J. L. Fitzpatrick;
common councimen, William Thompson Jr., John
E. Hutchinson, and ]. w. Meade. Seventh ward !:
alderman, Dearborn R. Johnson; common council
men, Samuel Humphrey, Samuel s. Taylor, and
Henry A. Clarke.
The third and sixth wards have not yet nomi-
mated their ticket for members Of the city councils.
On Tuesday night, the anti know-nothing dele
gates from the several wards met in convention,
and nominated the following ticket for City Col
Iector, Robert J. Roche; Register, William J.
Mccormick; Surveyor, s. 7. Albert.
Several hundred citizens were present; speeches
were made, and enthusiasm and determined spi-
rit TO defeat the knownothings characterized the
proceedings.
The meeting adjourned, TO compliment the Hon.
Henry A. Wise with serenade by the Marine
Band and TO listen 10 speech fromthat gentleman.
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II AW PARTNERSHIP.-su Court
il ofthe United States-ROBERTJ ]. WALKER
under the name of " WALKER IL JANIN," for the
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 l9-eo3m