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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
FLORIDA TREATY CLAIMS.

The National Intelligencer, Of yesterday con-
tains the following remarks on the subject ot
the Florida claims, which seem to be the result
of unbiased investigation and candid reflection
We copy them for the information of our
readers:
"The joint resolution to fulfil the stipulations
Of the ninth article Of the Florida treaty OF
1919, between the United States and Spain,
was considered. 1t led TO protracted discus.
sion, and was not disposed of when the House
adjourned.
"In order TO reach this bill, which had been
previously reported by the Judiciary Commit:
tee, the House suspended its rules by the deci-
sive vote Of lls to SO. The ninth article Of
the Florida treaty which the bill proposes
to carry into execution hound the United
States to cause certain claims for injuries to
the property Of Spanish subjects in 1912 and
1913, in East Florida, TO be decided and estab.
lished judicially, (by process Of law, and to pay
the damages which should be so established.
For the ful6lment Of this clause Of the treaty
Congress opened the United States Courts, and
directed the Judges thereof, "within their re.
spective Jurisdictions" to decide and adjudge
these claims "agreeably 70 the provisions Of
the treaty. and in pursuance OF the treaty and
act Of Congress, the claims have been ad.
judged and reported TO the Secretary Of the
Treasury for payment; the appropriation for
which is conceded to be in accordance with the
requirements and obligations OF the treaty.
"In making up their DEGREES on these claims
the Judges awarded the same measure Of dam.
ages that has been allowed under all our other
treaties containing similar stipulations but
the usage Of the Treasury Department in mat.
ters Of domestic accounts having been errone-
ousy applied TO these treaty claims, instead Of
the laws Of nations, which are conceded to
govern in such cases. the claimants had neces.
sarily toApply 10 Congress for the correction
Of the error, and the faithful execution Of the
treaty. The rule Of indemnity under the law
OF nations is uniform, as before stated, and no
doubt exists that the decisions Of the courts
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
Amusing Incidents of Mr.. Carriers
Descent.

The Richmond Penny Post Of the 9TH says:
Mr.. Carrier relates some amusing incidents
connected with his descent to terra .tiyma last
week, near Lynchburg On nearing the earth,
some negroes who we're near by we're struck
with CONSERVATION, and betook themselves to
various employments. Some gazed upon the
descending object with reverential awe, and
pronounced it the Saviour; while others con-
tended it was nothing more nor less than the
derH. One armed himself with pitchfork,
and patiently waited its approach; and another
procured q gun, which, in the absence of shot,
he loaded with corn, and prepared for combat.
A girl, who il seems had frequently indulged
in love songs, fell upon her knees and prayed
to the Lord to forgive her this time and she
would never sing another love song as long as
she lived" Mr.. c. lodged in tree; 1t was
long before he could induce any one TO come
to his assistance. Regarding the balloon and
its occupant as something terrible, they could
not without much entreaty be induced TO ap.
proach it, After satisfying themselves. that
there was nothing supernatural connected with
II, they concluded to render their assistance,
but not without first asking, if the thing
would bust" Being assured It would not they
set TO work and rendered all necessary aid
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
RON. JOHN Y. MASON.

We extract from the Philadelphia american
the following confirmation of the complete re-
covery Of our Minister to France. To his nu.
merous friends and admirers, the news Of his
restoration will be hailed with sincere pleasure
Long may he live, an honor to the country
which he so ably represents, and an ornament
to the society in which he moves:
HEALTH OF Mr.. MAsoN.-A Paris correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia american says:
have been requested TO mention, for the salts
faction of his numerous friends in your city, that
your respected representative, Mr.. Mason. the
American Minister in Paris, has completely re-
covered from his late severe indsposition A very
ss hi mpediment to the free action Of his left arm
is now all that remains of the effect of the attack.
His mental faculties have long since entirely re-
covered their usual tone and vigor, or were rather
indeed never affected. A friend, who has Just
conversed with Mr.. Mason for several hours,
found him restored 10 all his wonted vivacity and
intelligence.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
Foreign Items.

The fifteenth anniversary of Queen Victoria's
marriage with Prince Albert was to be cele-
brated by public dinner at Windsor the 9th
of February
Cardinal Wiseman and the other prelates of
Great Britain, now at Rome, have supplicated
the Pope, and the request has been backed by
the Bishops Of other nations, that the devotion
paid to the venerable Bede may be extended
to the whole church.
A new dock is about to be constructed at
Havre de Grace, and every ship entering that
port since New Years day is required to con-
| tribute Cd per registered ton towards the ex-
pense Of making the dock.
If an accurate census of the Turkish popu-
lation could be obtained, it would be found not
to exceed the twentieth part Of the tenants Of
the cemetry at Scntari.
| At Newcastle, young servant girl devoted
every minute OF her spare time to making
| warm clothing for the soldiers in the Crimea.
| Among other articles contributed was pair of
drawers, and inside she tackled the following
| note:
"My Dear Soldier: have had great plea
sure in making these drawers for you, and l
hope they will keep you nice and warm. Hope
| you will get back to your country without los
| ing either leg or arm. If were man would
come and help you. If you can, let me know
who you are. I'm your affectionate friend.
MARY ANNE"
A Mr. Tumerilli, a gentleman who is said to
have travelled in Russia, has been lecturing in
| London on the "Social and Moral characteris-
ties Of the Russian people," He related the
| following anecdote:
"When Madame Tagioni quilted st. Peters
burg she left pair of slippers at the hotel.
| The landlord soon made his good fortune
known, and so, to lO8, and even 200 rubbles
| (f20) were freely offered for the forgotten
| slippers. The landlord, however, finding the
public enthusiasm increase as he raised his de-
| mands, peremptorily refused to part with the
slippers under 1000 roubles (fl00.) This
amount being rather more than any individual
appeared willing to give, thirty-6ve persons
dubbed together and purchased the slippers.
| They then wanted to know what 10 do with
them. :. After many suggestions, none Of which
gave general satisfaction, it was proposed by
one Of the speculators more enthusiastic and
original than his fellows, that they should eat
them The landlord Of the hotel pronounced
the idea to be excellent, and proposed to make
a fricasee OF them, which was accordingly done,
and the thirtysix enthusiasts, with the lecturer
as their guest did actually eat Taglioni's slip
| pers, and washed them down in bumpers Of
champagne, in which they drank to the health
| of the charming danseuse."
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
From Putman's Magazine, January, 1855.
WILLY ANDI.

We grew together in wind and rain;
We shared the pleasure and shared the pain;
| would have died for him, and he,
thought, would have done the same for me
Willy and |!
Summer and winter found US together,
Through snow, and storm, and shiny weather;
Together we hid in the scented hay,
Or plucked the blossoms Of our English May
Willy and ] !,
called him husband-he called me wife;
We buided the dream of perfect life
He was 10 conquer some noble state,
And was TO love him through every fate
Willy and !!
Oh he was so far with golden hair,
And his breath was sweet as our homestead air (;
Ny cheeks were red, so the neighbors said
A thousand pities we were not we'd
Willy and !!
Now stand alone in the wind and rain,
With none of the pleasure and all the pain;
! am a beggar, and Willy is dead,
And the blood Of another is on his head
Willy and J
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
From the Paris Constitutional, Jan. %.

French Opinion OF the English Troops.
The first thing which would strike a specta.
tor arriving at Sebastopol, is the great contrast
which exists between the English and French
armies. In the former are to be observed the
reign of formality and the strict observance OF
rank and social position. After the hour OF
battle there are no longer any relations between
the officers and the privates. Whilst the
French officers, always mingle with their men,
constantly occupy themselves with the means
of supplying their wants, the English officers
remain inactive, if not indifferent-this is the
| affair of the government. On the other hand,
they have the highest possible sense Of honor
and of their duty, and will perform the most
heroic actions. The English soldiers are some
what Of the same stamp as their officers; thew
fight admirably, but keep bad watch, and are
not very good for work. They require to have
paid hands for this latter purpose. 1t is an
army splendid in battle, but it is not made for
undergoing suferings. The organization is
bad, because it is incomplete, and because
proper administrative services do not exist. II
is shown that the French army, on the contrary,
is essentially calculated to support suffering.
and consequently war also provided there be
constant motions to keep alive such exoitable
imaginations. A kind Of familiarity exists in
the relations Of the officers with the men. and
on the part Of the superior officers kind sym.
pathy which supports and encourages. There
is sort Of union in all the degrees Of rank in
the French army. But what appears most
striking in that army is, that ready attitude of
the French officers which is so remarkable.
Many Of them, it is said. are deficient in educa-
ton; but the presence Of mind natural in the
nation replaces it, by transforming itself on the
spot into practical instinct, which renders
them skilful in drawing the greatest possible
advantages from the most different elements.
II is owing to this that so many men are found,
who, after two month service, make good sub.
officers, and in twelve months efficient officers.
II is remarked that the natural vanity Of the
French serves them in this respect. A wish TO
attract attention is the ocsason of acts of yalor
and jokes, which cause laughter and support
the mind. Each man wishes to outdo his com.
rades. There is the same rivalry in cooking
their food as in firing their musket, or in Civ.
ing proof Of intelligence. The administrative
organization, it must be understood, works
regularly, and it appears to be a principle OBJ
ject Of the attention Of the General in Chief
who watches over it personally.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
SOUTHERN WINGS.

The Warrenton (Virginia) Flag Of the 10th
instant, has the following sensible article ad-
dressed to the Wings of the South II says:
"The Wing party Of the South withdrew
from the National Wing party because Of the
ern wing. They evinced thereby patriotism
and devotion to principle, commendible in the
individual and honorable to the party. Their
only reason for non association with the Whig
party of the North was, because it had gone
over to the Abolition party. Because the
wings assisted in the election of abolition gov.
ernors senators, representatives because their
platforms embraced abolition principles and
their every act tended to the agitation Of
the slavery question, and ultimately to the
dissolution of the Union. For these reasons
southern wings considered il incumbent upon
them to disconnect themselves from their
northern brethren, and if they could not be-
long to a party whose patriotism was unsus-
pected, and Of whose principles and men they
approved, to remain unconnected with any.
This was the brightest day in the annals Of the
Southern Wing party. BY this patriotict act
they struck death blow to the Wing party, for
it Immediately dissolved. Know.nothingism
soon after arose in Massachusetts, and soon
absorbed the northern whigs men with whom
SOutnern wings nau reluSeu 10 hSSOclate. III
spread its nets, and in short time found them
filed with birds Of every pumage from the
old political parties Of the North, but by far
the most numerous in this particoored-tribe
we're the Abolitionists
"The fruits Of this new fusion are now de-
veloping its true character, and exhibiting
Know.nothingism TO be thoroughly abolition.
The same reason now exists for the wings to
again leave this new phase of Abohtionism and
once more assert their devotion to the consti.
tuition and the rights of their section.
"Wil they do so2 We fear not The founders
Of Know notbingism pro6ted by the action Of
Of the southern wings, towards their northern
brethren and they determined to prevent
similar division Of their party. This could
only be done by the destruction Of the right Of
individual opinion; by denying 10 each mem
Der the right to vote according to their per
sonal preference by compelling each member,
on oath, to comply with the will of the ma
jority, though it may conflict with their per.
sonal preference'--all Of which they accomplish
by an oath which binds, in the most solemn
manner, each individual member to vote for
the man, to advocate the measure, to espouse
the principle, the order may express in lawful
manner y
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
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are in accordance with the treaty and the pub
lie law.
"To the United States, as commercial ma
ton, the maintenance Of the just rule of the
public law is Of vital Importance; and the ac-
ton of Congress, judging from the vote of yes
terday, seems likely to be in accordance with
this well-established rule, in support of which
considerations both of public justice and public
policy seem to concur.
"Our views on this subject we're fully ex-
pressed while these claims were pending before
the Executive; and, supported as we are by the
unanimous opinion of the Judiciary Committee
of the House of Representatives, we entertain
no doubt that the claimants are justly entitled
to the payment Of the DEGREES of the courts in
their favor
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
nURE sILvERwARE.--A Magniticen

1UhL SlLtEkW AkEs--A Magnl1cent
l assortment.-M. w. GAIT 6S BRO. call at
ieAlion 10 their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shoves, Sugar Siflers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons &c.
Also, very large assortment OF Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered al low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT ~ BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle, .
Penn. av. between 9th and 10Th streets.
Dec 2-3tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
NAVAL BILLS.

1t affords us pleasure to announce that the
House Of Representatives, yesterday, passed
two Of the three important Naval bills to
which we called attention in our issue Of
Tuesday morning, viz: The bill to promote
the efficiency of the Navy and the Discipline
bill. The third bill, authorizing the construc-
ton OF seven steam-sloops Of war, was not so
fortunate. The House adjourned without com
ing to vote on it. We hope that this important
and necessary measure will yet be taken up
and passed.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
chiIde Harold ON the war.

The following lines, from the third canto Of
Byron's Childe Harold, are significant at the
present time, in reference to the European war
and its combinations:
Fit reirbution! Gaul may champ the biz
And foam in fetters but is earth more free
Did NATIONS combat to make ONE submit;
Or league 10 teach all kings true sovereignty
What shall reviving thradom again be
The patch'd up idol of enlightened days?
Shall we, who struck the lion down, shall we
Pay the wolf homage? profering lowly gaze
And servile knees TO thronesi No; prous before
We praise
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD Co,
GEORGETOWN, DIsT. OF Col, Dec. 26, 1854
g EALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
~ Grading, Masonry, and Bridging of forty three
and hall 43D miles of This road, will be received at
the Office of the Company until three O'Clock, p m.
on the 18th day of February next.
The maps, profles, plans and specifications,
day of February
THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD is designed 10
extend from the cities Of Washington and George
town 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, by an
easy and direct route, connecting with the latter
road east Of the Point of Rocks on the Potomac
river, and making saving Of distance on the first
the Capitol TO the Western and Northwestern
States of forty five miles
Proceeding from the point Of intersections with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the route ex.
tends 10 the City of Frederick, and, passing
through the richest agricultural districts OF MARY.
land, terminates in the City Of Hagerstown where
il connects with lines ofrailroads now in operation,
extending to Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad. etc.
The portion OF the road for which proposals ar.
now invited extends from the westerly line OF the
District Of Columbia (32 miles from Georgetown)
10 the City Of Frederick. Proposals viii be re-
ceived for the work in sections Of one mile each
or for the entire distance OF fortythree and hall
miles
The work is generally OF a medium character
tor this part OF the country, with some heavy cut
ting dn earth and ROCKY and bridging and every
facility exists for prosecuting il vigorously and
with economy at all seasons of the year The
country IS elevated and rolling, well waiered, and
remarkably healthy.
The time conditioned for the completion Of the
contracts will be from one TO two years.
Any further Information desiredby persons pro-
posing for the work, will be furnished at the Office
or may be had by addressing the President OF the
Company by letter prior 10 The day of letting.
BY order Of the Board of Directors:
FRANCIS DODGE, President
EDMUND FRENCH, Chief Engineer.
nac OQ--OawtStbE.b
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
THE SOUTHERN KNow-NoTHINGs.

The Independent Concord Democrat, an alb
clifton paper, thus speaks Of the election OF
General Wilson to the Senate Of the United
States by the Know-nothings. Perhaps the
Organ, will clap its hands over the sentiments:
'.His election is the triumph Of northern
sentiment and free-American principles over
Doughfaceism and trucking subserviency to
slave principles. 1t is guaranty that the
American movement is not to be perverted to
the overthrow Of American liberty"
The same paper says
Many anti-slavery men are in the new
movement, not because they are tired Of oppo-
sition to slavery, but because they think
Popery the ally Of slavery, and that, to destroy
one of these monsters, is to strike deadly
blow at the head of the other. So far as we
know or believe, no antslayery man dreams OF
batting his opposition to that "sum Of all villai.
nies by reason Of his connection with the
American party. On the contrary, many are
there because they believe they can do no more
than anywhere else for the overthrow Of the
present administration and of the slave power
in this country.
Things being thus, what is the duty Of all
auti-slayery men, whether in the new order or
out of it? Clearly, in our opinion, to act to-
ing at common result, the emancipation of
our country from every form of oppression, let
no questions Of mere party organization stand
in the way Of united front against the COM
mon enemy. Let all the opponents Of the
present slavery-extending, Popery-favoring Ad-
ministration put shoulders together, and strike
blow for Freedom, Protestanism and TEN.
perance, whose echoes shall ring across the
continent.
Friends of universal liberty Let us for
get the things that are past, and look forward
to the future. Let us sink all minor questions
in selfsacri6cing devotion to the one great
cause which is nearest and dearest to all our
hearts. Let us be charitable towards each
other--have confidence in each other-and
suffer no feelings of personal rivalry or perso.
nal disappointment to divert US from the great
issue upon whose right decision the welfare and
prosperity Of our country depend.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK;
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ii Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prelering to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers a
Wall street, 10 raise available means to enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons 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 Meodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes af
ordng an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 to
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
suppliedon the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
LARD TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.

The Metallic Wealth of the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that Of other countries,
by J. d. Whitney
Memoirs of Joseph John Gurney, with selec.
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwsite, in 2 vols
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
ofa Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR u MAURY'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
supreme Court Of the United states,
TUESDAY, February l3, 1856.

No. SO. VIM. Shorts executors, ct al, rs
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Error
10 the supreme court OF Pennsylvania. Mr.
Justice Campbell delivered the opinion OF the
court, affirming the judgment OF the said su
preme court in this cause, with costs
No. a.. The United States, appellant, as
Archibald A. Richie. The argument Of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Bibb, for the ap
pelee, and concluded by Mr.. Attorney Gen
eral Cushing, for the appellants.
Adjourned till tomorrow at ! o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14

Plagarism.-It is a current talk in English
literary circles that Edgar A. Poe's "Raven,'
(Which has provoked as many parodies as any
thing ever written, with the exception Of Wolfe's
Burial OF Sir John Moore al Cofunna, y is para
phrase from the Persian. II was MIR. "Mofussi-
lie" Larg, who, hearing il repeated by literary
friend, is said TO have looked up from his book
with "IIallow that's very good Persian" in
staniy quoting the original.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
4. The vItrioI Man.

The VItriol Man.--The trial OF Theodore A.
Gray, the "vi,rol man will come of during the
present term of the courts. There seems TO be
no doubt whatever among those who know him
upon this belief will be made in his behalf, and
the result of the trial will probably be a transfer
from the Tombs TO the Lunatc Asylum.--Ne,o
York Eapyess.