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Forthe Sentinel.
The Army BIZ.

The Army Bill.
We do not pretend to any very profounc
knowledge Of military matters, but our atten
ton has been lately drawn to the subject, By
some articles in other papers, as attacks and
defenses Of the new military bill. But, although
not profound in our knowledge of these mat
ters, there are points which appear to us to be
common nsense points, and upon which any
person may reason.
Two bills have appeared. The first has been
withdrawn and second bill substituted. The
leading feature Of difference between these bills
is, that in the second the artillery is preserved
as now organized. The opposition of the ar
tillery to the first bill was very serious and po-
tent-perhaps sufficient to defeat the bill; that
opposition is now, to a great extent, quieted
Our views Of the measure are these--that SO
long established and so we'll digested sys.
tenn as now exists, should not be overthrown,
without much investigation and deliberation.
Merely looking into existing laws on this
subject, (Hetzelfs edition of Cross's Military
Laws,) we were struck with the number OF laws
which had been passed, and with the many
years Of their existence. AS an illustration, we
will refer to some
ORDNANCE DEpARTMENT.-Pages las, l49,
$50, of law Of 1872; pages $50, lSl, lS2, Of
law of 1915; pages 2l3, 2l4, 2l5, OF law o.
1921; page 227 Of law Of 1882; pages 264, 26G
of law Of 1898; and so on.
The artillery is noticed in mora numerous
laws but, as this branch Of the army is left un-
touched in the revised bill, it needs no further
notice from US on the present occasion.
The QUARTERMAsTER's DEPARTMENT
find the organization and duties of this Depart
ment, to extend through numerous laws, name
ly:-Page 67, law Of 1897; page "A, law O.
1893; page 90, law of 1893; page l22, law 9
1906; page 1873, law Of 1872; pages lao, l4l
law Of 1872; pages Isl, l52, law of 1872; pages
l63, l64, law Of 1918; pages 1873, lS9, law o
1916; page 26l, law Of 1878; page ia, law
Of 1921; page 22l, law Of 1926 page 26S, Law
of 1893; page 2s6, law Of 1874; and SO on. A
similar exposition can be made ct other Stalls
Corps and Departments.
Now, in our judgment, we think it should be
taken for granted, that organizations extending
through such series of years and of laws
have not been made, without reason, withou
experience Of the past and sound anticipation
Of the future, and therefore such organizations
notifications, provisions definitions OF duties
and of obligations, should not be disturbed
without adequate reason and the most carefu
investigation.
I 1--WE respect our army and have intimate, pri
vate relations with many of It's officers. Bu
we have sometimes feared, that hopes of pre-
ferment, and subordination ofisentiment, may
have had tendency to stiae free investigation
Nm
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ly madeby court consisting Of but ti0o judges,
whose disagreement in opinion, was of course
fatal to the cause of the plaintiff. Under the
system proposed, borrowed as it is from the
nisi prials practice Of England, speedy and
complete justice is ensured. The three judges,
among whom, in their original jurisdiction, the
several branches Of common law, equity, and
criminal law, are distributed, form in their
united character, court in bank-an appel
late tribnnal-holding two terms year, which
is amply adequate for the discharge Of all busi-
ness that may come before them.
And in this connection it is well to remark
that the appellate system is not attended with
the expense which is so obnoxious, and which
SO often precludes the INDECENT suitor from his
right Of appeal. Formed Of the same men as
the courts below, and sitting in the same place,
there is no necessity for transcript Of the re-
cord of the nisi prius court which is usually at
tended with so much expense to the parties en-
gagged in controversy.
Nor does the Constitution Of this appellate
court dispense with the supervisory control of
the Supreme Court Of the United States in cer-
tain cases. The decision Of the court in bank,
is final only in controversies for an amount
not exceeding ten thousand dollars. In all
cases over that sum higher appeal lies to the
Supreme Court.
Such is the system Of courts provided for by
the bill--a system SO plain, yet SO complete,
so well suited to the demands of the commu-
nifty, and SO fully tested in its working by States
around us, that it seems strange that any for
midable opposition to the measure should have
arisen among the people whose interests it was
designed to subserve.
We will resume tomorrow the consideration
Of this important question. We intend to con-
slider the objections urged by the opponents Of
the bill to the new organization Of the courts !;
to point ont some Of the more prominent re-
forms proposed in reference TO the selection
and qualification Of jurors; the tenure Of the
judges; the reformation and codifcation of the
laws; and the ratification of the bill by the peo-
pie Of the District.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Mz- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR-
ArING CORDIAL-The merits of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
scal prostraton, genital debility, nervous afiec-
ton, &c. &c, are fully described in another col
umn ofthis paper, to which the reader is referred
So per bottle, bottles for SIS, six bottles for IS,
SIG per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
aine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. H. GILMAN, Washington, d. c.
CANDY & HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
THE OPERA.

In pursuance OF their engagement and ad-
vertisement, Grsi and Mario attended by their
brilliant Italian troupe appeared at the Ma
tional Theatre Monday night in Bellini's cele-
brated opera of Norma Owing to the unfa-
vorable weather, and to other prudential con-
siderations, the audience was not as large as
might have been expected. Mr.. Hackett would
have pursued a wiser policy had he reduced the
prices of box and pasquette seats He would
have probably received more money, and GER
tainly have secured much larger audience,
which, as every one is aware, is essential to
incte the performers to the full exercise oftheir
vocal powers We thought that we detected
even through the guise of her Druid dress,
some indication of chagrin and disappointment,
on the part of Grisi, whose high reputation GER
tainly entitled her to more brilliant recep-
ton.
We do not pretend to be connoiseurs in music
The strains Of even Crisis voice we fear did
not make their full impression upon the "dull,
cold ear" of political editor. But, with q
becoming modesty and Difference to the opin.
ions of others, we confess that we were disap-
pointed in the performance. Mario certainly
did not meet our expectations, though it must
be confessed that the character Of Pollione was
but little suited to his fine tenor voice. We
saw no one, however, that was not pleased with
the impersonation Of the character Of Adalgisa
by Signorina Donovani, whose rich contralto
was in beautiful contrast with the clear soprano
Of Grsi.
While the ears of the audience were thus at
tent to the sweet music on the stage, their eyes
sought another direction, and with curious gaze
were fixed upon the proscenium box, which
was honored by the presence and adorned by
the ghastly smile Of Mademoiselle Coutts. If
it be true that she never told her love, conceal
ment had already, like a worm in the bud, made
sad havoc on her damaged cheek, and she sat
the very picture of patience in proscenium
box, smiling at Mario.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

New ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The steamer Cahawba
the 2drinstant. The steamer Princeton arrived ~
Havana on the 3lst, after an unsuccessful search
after the sIoop-of-war Albany. She would leave
for Key West on the I'd
The trial of Lacoste, arrested al Baracoa, was
progressing. He had made declaration exoHe
rating Felix Of all completely with the affair al
Baracoa, and he repudiates any connection with
the Cuban junta Of the United States, and says he
was alone in The attempt, and is ready 70 die.
He would probably be condemned, but il was
thought that Governor Concha would pardon
him. -
The captain and the hand on board the schooner
John G. White were only charged with SNUG
Cling.
George NJ Saunders came passenger in the
Cahawba. afA sY -
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Ohio PoIitics.

CINCINNATI, JAN S-The State Democratic Con
vention, for the nomination Of State officers, met
at Columbus to day. When the motion 10 defer
the nomination until next summer was lost by
large majority. Governor Medill and the present
State officers were renominaied by large maJori-
lies. resolution was adopted deaouncing sla-
very and Know-nothingism, and Senator Adams
bill amending the naturalization laws and en-
dorsing the Baltimore platform of 1852. The pro-
ceedings were calm and orderly.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
HON. MOSES NORRIS.

We have heard with deep regret Of the severe
indisposition Of Senator Norris, Of New Hamp-
shire. He was attacked yesterday morning with
disease Of the heart, and during the whole
day was seriously i'll. We trust, however,
that he will in few days be so fully restored
as to enable him to resume his labors in the
body Of which he is a member.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
Ngtirts.

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify inthisc city and surrounding country. Read!
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIRDYE instantansomsiy
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broacn which is Yer0sanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with H. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for il
neper falls Boston Post.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington cly
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

.VNHIS Is to give notice that the following
j original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz:
No. 662 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Daniel
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos.
Cole;
No. 2, 779 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dun
can Brown;
No. 6iS for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Thos.
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and l
hereby notify all parties that shall make applica-
iion TO the Land Office for the issue of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, under the provisions
Of the act of the 3lst August, 1854
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant.
Jan l0-3mlaW
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Pat ana tho Yankee.

A pat--an old joker--and Yankee more sly
Once riding together, gallows passed by:
Said the Yankee to Pat, "If don't make TOO free,
Give that gallows its due, where then would you
be?
"Why honey?" said Pat, "faith, that's easily known,
I'd be riding to town-by myself alone"
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
c10 REwARD.--Lost,f frsm the baggage

Up Il ~ car, on Saturday the 1ah instant on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington,
Gentlemans Overcoat which WIS wrapped in
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top Of trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging to the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent 10 the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad on this route that for the
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 Infciigencer will be received and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will be
paid Nov v26-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Message OF the Governor OF fMassachusetts.
BosroN, January 9-Ths message is thoroughly
Knownolhing in its character.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
Charge or Forgery.

PHrLApELplIIA, jan Sc G.. Foster was COM
mitied yesterday on the charge Of forging William
T. Busions name to note for over Sl0O The
note was given in exchange for clothing, and the
balance was paid in cash. He was held 10 bail in
the sum of $4,000.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
llIinots PoIitics.

CHICAGO, Jan. S--The anti -Know-nothing reso-
luton, introduced into the House Of Represents.
tives Of this State was tabled by vote Of 3S 10 &c.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

The Hon. Thomas Ii. Florence, who was de-
tanned in Philadelphia, for len days, by sickness,
has so far recovered as 10 reach Washington and
resume his seat in the House of Representatives
which he did Yesterday.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Weather NJ New York-Marine Disaster.
New YoRK, January 9-We have wet, foggy
day here. Last night the steamer State Of Maine,
in going through He'll Gate, ran into and instantly
sunk The schooner Sparks from New Haven.
The crew were saved, and the steamer was unin-
ured
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Suicidc.-We learn that slave Of Mr.. Smith
Minor, living in Alexandria county, yesterday
ter, in the stable. No cause is assigned for the
deed.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

A CERTAIN CURE FOR ScRoULA. - Nicholas
Longworth, the famous millionaire and wine
grower Of Cincinnati, publishes he following cure
for scrofua:
Put or. Of aquafortis on a plac, on which you
have two copper cents. Let il r:main from ] 5 TO
"a hours. Then add 4 or. OF clea strong vinegar.
Put cents and all in large monhed bottle, and
keep il corked. Begin by putting4 drops in tea
spoon full of rain wafer, and Apply il to the sore.
Make the application three times day. with a
soft hair pencil or made of soft rags If frerypain
fii, put more water. As the sre heals apply it
weaker.
request editors, in all parts o the Union and
abroad, 10 copy this, and 10 repblish il quarter
yearly; il may save many lives.
N LoNGwoRTH.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. IS, 1854
p. s. Capt. Harkness, of our city, the first per-
son cured by this remedy, applied il without water
and he informed me that he thought il would burn
his leg off; but the next day itwas cured. His
was small sore, and had been attended TO for
months by one of the best physicians, without any
benefit.
THE FREE BANKS OF INpIANA.+ The annual re-
port Of the Auditor of Indiana hounses several
steps OF reform for the Stock Batss of that State
and among them are the erectioQof suitable bank.
ing houses, in towns of some she, which can be
reached without difficulty; the ilcrease the se
curities upon which the institutions are based !;
and the establishment of an agenty al the Capital,
where their issues may be regularly and satsfac-
torily redeemed in coin or exchage.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
Notions of CiEmistry. BY J.
II II p.la 4 L Esar,a1r iro&Iasal IL

NJ Pelouze and Z. Frenzy tranlated from the
French by Edmund C. Evans, M ID.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, tr Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Portet A. NJ
Brushwood picked up on tle Continent or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz. r, FARNHAM.
Dec IL
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Senator NOrris.-It was currently reported,
yesterday morning, that Senator Norris, of New
Hampshire, died at his lodgings, in this city, on
Monday night, Of disease of the heart, with which
he was suddenly seized Although it was for a
short time supposed that there was fatal result,
we were gratifiedto learn al noon, yesterday, that
he was still alive, and that there was improve
mcnt in his physical condition.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
The Nrie Rallroad Troubles Again. \

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Sin the supreme court
this morning, in consequence of the receipt of
dispatch from Erie OF the renewal of the railroad
troubles there Messrs. Campbell, Hirst, and Mere
dth, applied. for writ Of assistance, directed 70
the sheriff Of Philadelphia, commanding him to-
proceed to the scene Of disorder with such force
as may be nece ssary 10 enforce the several de-
crees Of the supreme court. The matter was re-
ferred TO the court and, after consultations, the
court said they were not agreed as TO the form of
the writ, but would decide the matter tomorrow
morning.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
New York Markets.

New York Markets.
New YORK, Jan. O. -Cotton-The market
is unchanged, with limited business at previous
rates. !
Flour-Prices are easier, but not qnotably lower.
Sales Of $3.50 barrels good Ohio, SO l2@$9 90.
Southern is heavy. 1900 barrels sold at SO l2@
50 IS.
Wheat.-The market is firm.
Corn:-Prices are easier, but not quotaby
lower.
Pork.-The market is firm; sales Of mess at
$12 12@Sl2 Is.
Beef-The market is unchanged.
Lard.-The market is firm.
Whisky.-Sales Of Ohio at 372@3S. The mar.
ket is frmer.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

ger Of the New England Bank Of this city, al
tempted TO commit suicide, by hanging himself
from the window of his house, in Bowdoin street,
this morning, when the rope broke and he fell and
killed himself
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN COMPANY

THE CENTRAL AMERICAN COMPANY.
As. we published, in our issue of yesterday,
the letters Of Mr.. j. De Marcoleta, we present
to-day Secretary Marcys reply to the same.
We also extract from the Washington Union
Of Yesterday letter addressed to that journal
by Colonel Kinney, in which he explains and
vindicates the Central American expedition, Of
which he is the chief:
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10


for which the convention was held t
The larger number Of the delegates have left
the city for their homes
City ImprOvements.-Mr. John Scssford, ST.,
who, for many years past, has annually furnished
The editors the Naional Iateiligsaesy, with ac-
counts OF improvements, etc, has communities
lion in that journal of yesterday, from which we
learn that, during 1854, the total number Of brick
and wooden dwellings erected is four hundred and
five, beside eighteen shops and thirty additions
making the total of dwellings, eight thousand six
hundred and seventy. Running feet OF brick pave
ment laid, forty thousand eight hundred and Sc
ventylwo The total NUMBER the 3lst Of De-
cember, 1854, was four million two hundred thou
sand superficial feet OF paved footway.
The assessment valuation of real and personal
property and stocks amounts to 50, ,S02, ,773, yield
ing an income of about Sl6l ,Sl6, after deductng
the discount for prompt payment, expense of col
leciing, &c.
There are twenty-seven public schools, having
thirty-seven teachers and 2065 scholars, al cost
of $l7,733.
The funded debt is S62, $50, at five per cent and
S6S0,67O, at six per cent, being total Of s7432 25O;
to which add $4,000 preferred bonds of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal Company.
The number of deaths during the year was
twelve hundred and nine.
The ratio of population in the several wards is
as follows First, 1922; second 9,96l third, TBS;
fourth ll,479; fifth, 5,O52; SIXTH 4,73i; seventh,
1856. Total 55,035.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

tional Hotel, with view TO carry out the objects
for which the convention was held.
The larger number Of the delegates have left
the city for their homes.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
NINE. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

nLAYING CARDS.-W. G. C.ZANTZINGER
j has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards Of every description, and at the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7-3,aw2wif
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-27

Lexington; John T. Norris, Independence, Gar
liclxs & Hale, Liberty; Dlckey & Blue, Brun-
swick; Willis & Rowley, Savannah; and Of the un-
dersgned at Arrow Rock. The words, "Whea-
tens Sick Headache Remedy, prepared by DIR.
VIM Price,'' are blown in the bottles, so that the
public cannOt by observing proper caution, be inn
posed upon.
am still engaged also, in the manufacture and
sale of DR., John Sappington's' Anti Fever Pills,
and my own Purgative Pills, and Cholera, and
Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, DiarrhGa and Collie
Drops These medicines have been so extensive
ly used throughout this State, that consider un
necessary 10 say anything in regard them, except
to guard the public against limitations. The gen
uine pills and drops have fac sinile of our names
pasted on the boxes of our respective pills, or on
The directions around the yials; any other pills or
drops, put up in any other way, are not genuine.
The price of Wheaen's Sick Headache Remedy
is now reduced TO one dollar a bottle, and the
price of the Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea and Dys-
entery Drops is reduced TO fifty cents bottle
the former containsng half pint the latter two
ounces-and it is believed that if they tried,
the public will be well satisfied with the effects.
The Sappington and Prices Pills remain as be-
fore, viz: IS cents box for the former, and 10
cents box for the latter. All the above medi-
cincs can be had in almost every town, village and
neghborhood in the State of Missouri.
WILLIAM PRICE, M. D.
Arrow Rock. July 10, 1S55.-ly
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-27
A TOUGH WITNESS.

Prosecuting Attorncy-'Mr.
Parks, state if You please, whether
you have ever known the defendant
to follow any profession?'
Hes been q professor ever since
| have known him.
Professor orwhat?'
OF religion
You don't understand me Mr..
Parks. What does he do>'
Generally what he pIeases.'
Tell the jury, NJ. Parks, what
the defendant follows
Gentleman of the jury, the de-
fendant follows the crowd when
they go in to drink
Mr.. Parks, this kind prevarica-
ton will not DO here. Now state
how this defendant supports him
SELF
q saw him last night support HIM
self against lamp-post.'
May it please your honor, this
witness has shown a disposition to
trife with the Court
Judge-'NIr. Parks, state, If you
know anything about it, what the
defendants occupation i>?'
Occupation, did you say?'
Counsel-'Yes, what is his occu-
pation?'
IF I amt mistaken he occupies &
garret somewhere in town.
That's all, Mr.. Parks
Cross examined-'Mr. Parks.
understand you to say that the de,
fendant is a professor of religion, -
Does his practices correspond witt
his prolession?'
& never head of any corrcspon-
dencc or letters passing between
them
you said something about his
propensity for drinking. Does he
drink hard?'
NO; | 'hink he drinks as easy as
any man | ever saw
'One more question, Mr.. Parks
You have known the defendant a
long time; what are his habits
loose or otherwise?'
'The one he's got on now.
think, is rather tight under the arms
and too short wasted for the fash,
ion.'
you can take your seat, Mr.
Parks
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-27
ABIDE WITH U.s."

The following beautiful poem is from the
kmckerbocker for July.
larry with me, o my Saviour!
For the day is passing by;
Sec, the shades Of evening gather!
And The night is drawing nigh.
larry with me. tarry with me!
Pass me not unheeded by.
Many friends were gathered round me,
In the bright days of the past;
But the grave has closed above them,
And linger here the lat;
am lonely; larry with me;
Till the dreary night is past.
Dimmed for me is earthly beauty;
Yet the spirits eye would iain
Rest upon Thy lovely featires
Shall seek dear Lord in vain?
larry with me, o my Savior.
Let me see thy smile again.
Dull my car TO earth-Dcrr music:
Speak Thou, Lord. in words of cheer
Feeble, totterine are my footsteps,
Sinks my heart with sudden fear.
Cast thine arms. dear Lord around me,
Let me feel Thy presence near.
Faithful memory paints before me,
Every deed and thought Of SIN;
Open Thou the blood filed fountain,
Cleanse MY guilty soul within;
larry Thou forgiving Saviour.
Wash me wholly from my sin.
Deeper, deeper grow the shadows,
Palor now the glowing west;
Swift the night Of death advances
Shall it be the night of rest?
larry with me, O my Saviour!
Lay my head upon Thy breast.
Feeble, trembling, fainting dying,
Lord, l cast myself on Thee,
larry with me through the darkness;
While | sleep, still watch by me
Till themorning, then awake me,
Dearest Lord, TO dwell with Thee.