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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-08

~ The Richmond Enquirer lately published
ton Of lizards" accompanying the publication
with some approving remarks, in which il ex-
pressed its qualification al the national and con-
servatve character Of their action on the slavery
question:" and at the time gave utterance
to the hope, ''that the Democratic State Conven-
ton Of the Sofls would take up and adopt the
same platform, and thus not only secure tho as
cendancy of the party in the Empire State, but,
more vital than any thing else, give death blow
to anti-slavery agitation and peace TO the
Union"
The same paper (the Enquirer Of Tuesday
last, publishes the platform lately promulged BY
the "Softs, which we presented 10 our readers
in the last issue Of the Sentinel II thus intro
duces that platform
sour hopes have been wofully disappointed,
as will be seen from perusal Of the three last
resolutions Of the platform adopted by the
'Softs. -
II closes its notice of this platform in the fol-
lowing words:
"The genuine freesoil character Of the ronclu-
sion Of the last resolution, which was offered by
John Van Buren,, if il were not too apparent on
its face, might easily be inferred from the chuck
ling Of those freesoil organs, the New Yor. Tri-
bune and the New York Erening Posi-, the latter
Of which rejoices that at last the Democratic
party Of the State Of New York has got back
again upon the cornerstone That stone which
the builders under Polk and Fillmore and Pierce
rejected, and which even the Albany Alias found
a stumbling-block and rock Of offence, has
again become the head Of the corner"
We are pleased TO find that our own judgment
is thus indicated by 30 old, distinguished, and
leading journal the Richmond Enquirer
About eighteen months ago, we had contro-
versy with the Enquirer on this subject. We are
happy to find that we now agree.
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IL We publish, in another column, the re-
port Of the Committee Of the Kansas Legislature
'on credentials" II is admirably worded, and
amply and satisfactorily vindcates that body
from the charges q usurpation which have been
preferred against it. II draws with signal ability
the distinction between the functions of the
Judges Of Elections and the functions of the Gov
ernor, and shows that Governor Roedcr and not
the Legislature was guilty of unauthorized and
hgh-handed measures. We invite attention 20
this paper.
We will not 90 80 far as 10 say that the Legis.
lature Of Kansas has committed no mistakes, but
we do say that il il the most slandered body H.
this country. From the time il commenced it,
Just warfare on the Emigrant Aid Societies, il has
been assailed and slandered by the Abolition pa
pers.
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Observation-Disclosures REnUKED.

Last February, the Know-nothings of our
neighboring city, Georgetown, elected their can
didate for Mayor by majority of one hundred
and ftty-six votes. Subsequently at special
election for member of the Councils, their can
didate was elected by ONE majority; but, on
Thursday, at another special election, TO supply
vacancy in the Common Council, the Know
nothings were defeated; the candidate the other
side trlumphing by ninety-sx majority and bad
feature for the "Americans," par excellence, is,
his name is ENGLIsH 1t is, therefore, regarded
by the Know-nothings foreign victory, as all
who are not connected with their proscriptive
order are regarded as not true Americans!
To be sure the result Of the election is not
much to crow over; but it is as a straw, showing
which way the political wind blows.
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SNOW FLAKES AND CHARCOAL, OR
THE WHITES AND BLACKS AT THE

The Freesoil State Convention of Pennsylva-
MIA assembled at Pittsburg the 5th, to the num-
Der Of about 5000
''The committee (says teegraphic dispatch)
appointed for that purpose, reported series Of
resolutions opposed 10 the aggressions Of slavery
assuming that the question overshadows all
others; declaring that freedom is national and
slavery sectional, and condemning the repeal of
the Missouri compromise. They were adopted
and Passmore Williamson (now in jail for con-
tempt growing out Of the Wheeler slave CASEY
was nominated for Canal Commissioner amid
much confusion"
In the same connection, we may not inappro-
priately mention that the New York negroes also
held State convention on the 5th inst, at Troy
They adopted platform in which it was re-
Solved 'to give the ear of our Legislature, and
of our fellow-ctizens generally, no peace until
they wipe from the statute book the anti-repub-
ican property qualification. A suffrage asseca-
ton for the State was organized.
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IL The law passed by the Cody Legislature
OF Massachusetts,, allowing negro children to at
tend the public schools with white children, went
into effect on Monday last, and'in Boston many of
the blacks availed themselves of the privilege
The Transcript says they created quite 'ssensa-
ton among the white boys and girls, but no
violent manifestations of dislike were seem
What are the fanatics bringing us TO: Verify
the heart Of the patriot sickens at the contem-
plation Of such insane excesses-exceeses so foul
and unnatural
When Passmore Williamson, the Abolition
thief, shall be elected Canal Commissioner in
Pennsy vania-when all the free negroes of the
North shall be permitted to exercise suffrage
when delicate young ladies shall be thrown pro-
miscuously into the public schools along with
odorous and nappy-headed young buck negroes,
then indeed will the blssful dreams of the Aboli-
tionsts be realized.
Short-sghted idiots that they are, they no not
see that each approach made by the negro race
towards social and political equality with the
whites, only hastens the day of determination
for the blacks. There is a natural repugnance
and repusion between these two races which no.
thing can reconcile but the acknowledged supe-
riority Of the one and inferiority of the other
When the negro shall be made the equal of the
white man, he will become so nsolent as to be
uncomfortable. If this thing gees on, the time is
not far distant when the fanatics who labor day
and night for the advancement and elevation Of
the negro, will become his deadliest foe The
negro will rise above them and turn his back upon
them, for he has contempt for low white men.
Then will come complaints Of ingratitude, 10 be
succeeded by jealousy, heart-burning and hatred.
We do not doubt that the Northern States will
yet infct more cruelties on the negro race than
they have even been subjected to in this country.
They will spoil them by giving them power, and
then prosecute them because Of their arrogance.
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Dreadful Accident.

Information was received in this city yesterday
Of an accident near Ashevillc, North Carolina
which excited the proloundest sympathies Of our
community. The stage running between that
place and Divers Springs was overset on Friday
asternoon last, when a short distance from Ashe-
vile, and all the passengers were more or less
injured Mrs Cain, wife Of Hon. William Cain,
late Lieutenant Governor Of this State, was
fatally hurt, aud died in a few minutes. Mr.
Cain was also somewhat injured but not seriously
Mrs. Horlbeck, wife Of DIR. Elias Horlbeck, Of
this city, had her shoulder dislocated. and their
two daughters and a son were more or less cut and
bruised A gentleman who was a passenger but
whose name has not been given, had both legs
broken. The driver was also hurt Charleston
Mercury Of the 5h.
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CINCINNATI AND THE WEST WAX
ING UP TO THE ADVANTAGES OF
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD THROUGH


THE PACIFIC RAILROAD THROUGH
TEXAS.
We copy the following editorial from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer upon the subject Of the projected
railway along the parallel Of 800 north latitude
through Texas TO California
The advantages to many Of the manufacturing
cities of the West, in being enabled to supply
that vast and fertile region of northern Texas
with all sorts of wood and iron ware, have not
been permitted to pass unnoticed There may be
some rivalry between st. Louis, Louisville, and
Cincinnati, in competing for the immense de-
mands that must flow from the construction of
the Pacific Railroad through Texas, and the
opening OF that country along it to a ready mar
ket for its valuable but now almost completely
land-locked products. The first cost alone for
locomotives, passenger, freight, and baggage
cars, machinery for machine shops, and the like,
il is estimated will exceed three millions of dol
lars for the line through Texas, besides con-
slant and increasing demand not only in this,
but husbandry articles, such as ploughs, barrows,
rakes, spades, shovels, household furniture, &c.,
now manufactured at Cincinnati and other cities,
and whose railroad connections and close prox-
unity to the line in Texas must open new and
important fields of trade and commerce for the
west, sc.
The South, too, is even more deeply interested
in il than any other section, as it will give almost
an air line of transportation and travel to Char
lesion, Savannah, Norfolk, and other ports on
the Atlantic, as well as the Gulf Of Mexico
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Admission OF U. v. Mcsgher to the New
York bar.

ALBANY, September AT the general term Of
the Supreme Court Of the state ri New York,
held al The capitol this morning il iull bench, on
motion OF Nicholas Hill, Esq. Thomas Francis
Meagher was by special order admitted an at
torney and counselor 70 practice IN alI the courts
ofthis State.
The Court by Hon. Chief Justice Parker, in
granting the order made some highly comp.imtn.
tary remarks on Mr. Mengher, and At d the
pleasure with which the Court recogu Is his
talents and character by this special mark Of its
consideration.
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DE HONN,s nEN1En,r

The September number Of this periodical
abounds in able and interesting articles. The
article headed "Chronices Of the Government
and People Of the United States, 7" is full Of inter.
esting matter and Of valuable statistical tables
that have been carefully prepared and should be
carefully preserved.
We regard DeBow's Review as the most use
fu and interesting publication Of the day.
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NEw jersey kNow-NoTHrNG CONVECTION -
TRESToS, September 5.-'Thc New Jersey State
Know-nothng Convention met here to-day and
debated the slavery platform Of the last State
Convention, after which resolutions were passed
explanatory Of tho sentiments Of tho convention.
They declare that the repeal Of the Missouri com
promise was all wrong, and that il ought to be
rnutnrrd
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DEATH AMONG ruE CATrLE.-A mortal disease
has recently MADE its appearance among the
cattle Al long Pond, on the mountain. about the
conjunction Of the county corners Of Columbia,
Sullivan and Luzerne Pa. About two weeks
since IN one day they found treDty scrn dead
oatfis in hs troods o., bc 7OpHfatut The dis.
ease ~ which 50 many have met their death is
supposed 10 have originated from some impurities
drank from the stagnsut pools without being
cessible 10 any pure wafer
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route as the most practicable and the most likely
to become settled, and afford support and protec-
ton for road-that is, route on the
parallel of enty-nine-through territory now
Mexican, but which could be made American, by
purchase, at any time.
"There will be warm contest in Congress, at
the next session, between the two ends of the
lever--the North being ayerse to giving any adj
ditional weight TO the southern enc"
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SHORT or POWDER The u. s. steamer Water
Witch was len AT Buenos Ayres or the 18th Of
July, short Of powder. Il is said she had not
enough on board 10 FIRE salute in honor of the
9TH ofJuly.
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How Dixon III. BEwrs-The remains Of this
well known former u. s. Senator were buried in
cemetery AT New York; and rs there is not even
a stone 10 mark his grave, the citizens OF Alabama
are about 10 take measures 10 erect a monument
10 his memory
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.

Great Inducements for you to Call and See.
TUSHE undersigned gives notice TO his friends and
u the public that he has just received his stock
of Fall and Wintsr Goods, comprising ali the latest
styles and coors Of CLOTH Cass,mere, and Vestings;
which goods will be made up to orde4. in the most
elegant manner, he has some Of the best worlmcn
in the United States at work for him. Being agent
for Scott the reporter Of fashions, you may rely upon
getting the most fashionable clothing.
READY-AIADE CLOTHING
of his own make such Over Garments frock dress
and business Coats, Pants, and Vests, from medium
to very superior quality.
All the above Goods will be sold at very low prices
for instance whole suit Coat Pants and Vest, for
the small sum Of $l5.
0vercoats, beautiful style, from $40 to $50
Pants, do do do to 10
Vests do do do so to 10
He respectfully solicits call from oil in want Of
Clothing.
FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Shirts, Drawers Collars, Stocks, Handler
chiefs, Scarfs, Umbrellas &c.
P. w. BROWNING,
Under United States Hotel,
Between Sd and ~ streets, Penn. avenue.
Wifi
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AUCTION SALES.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.


ExTENSIyE SALE OF DIAMONDS,
II JeweIry, Gold Watches, &C., at Auc-
ton -0n Thursday, the 9th instant shall SELL
at my Auction Room, at the corner Of Seventh and
ID streets, ut 101{ O'clock A. NJ and o'clock, p. NJ
one of the finest assortmenls Of Watches, Jewerv,
&C., ever offered for sale in Washington viz;
Superb single stone Diamond Rings and Pins
Cluster Diamond Rings, Pendant Ear Rings
Single-stone and Cluster Diamond Breastpins
Diamond Brooches and Bracelets
Elegant sngle'stone Diamond Pins and Rings
combined
Suites Of fine real Cameo Mosaic and plain Gold
Engraved aud Enamelled Jewelry in cases,
containing Bracelets, Ear Rings, and Brooches.
Fine Gold Guard, Fob, and Vest Chains
Gold Sealr fine Gold Pencils, Thimbles, Pens,
and Pencil Cases
Gard Gases, in silver and gold
Fine Gold Levers, Anchor Escapement Watchcs,
de-, by the best French, English, and Swiss
makers
Ladies fine Gold Enamelled Watcher, with dia-
mond backs
Heavy Gold Fob Chains, Ladies' Fine Gold Chat
Gaines
Plain Gold Rings, Studs, Sleeve Buttons
Rich Siver-mounted Dressing Cases, DC.
A. GREEN,
dec I'D Auctiopeer.
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ft3 RICH JEWELRY.
HAVE just received large and rich
y assortment Of Fine Jewelry for the Holidays,
comprising
Y. Rich Cameo, Mosaic, and plain Pins and Ear
Rings Of the latest style
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, and variety Of other
.s Gold Jewelry.
Also, fine collection Of Silver Goblets Cups, Nap
kin Rings, Spoons, &c.
Together with some superior time-keeping Watches,
IN gold and silver cases, which am selling, as usual
at New York city prices, and no advance on account
OF the increasing demand for my goods.
@ H. o. HOOD, R5
Sign Of the Large Eagle, s
dec 22--dlwf Penn. avenue, No. AS
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by JAS. c. MCGUIRE.

TUyRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE
II Real Estate.--l3y virtue of deed Of trust,
made to the subscribers for the benefit of all parties
concerned, we will expose at public sale, Friday
the 2Sth day of December 1885, at the hour of A. r. NJ
in front Of the premises, the following Land
and premises, situate on l. street north, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets west in the city
Of Washington, being the eastern half Of Lot num-
bered 0, in square No. 247, with the improvements
thereon, being two story frame building, remit
for 80 per month. The whole front Of the premises
is 30 feet and running back lGf feet to an alley.
Said property is in eligible situation for private
residence, being in the immediate vicinity of Frank
lin Row.
Terms of sale; One-half cash, and the residue in
three, six, nine, twelve fifteen and eighteen monhs,
with interest. Unless the terms complied with
within three days from the day of sale. the property
will be resod at the expense Of the first purchaser
All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser.
THOMAS G. D0NN
EDWARD G. DARLINGTON,
Trustees.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
dec 22-d Auctoneer
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FASHIONABLE DANCING,
At Numbers Assembly Hall.
" w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancing

~ III
" w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancing
AAs at Georgetown College and Convent, and
principal teacher of Washington city, has the honor
TO announce to his former patrons and the public
generally, that he will resume the duties Of his School
on Thursday. November 9Th, 1855, at Numbers AS
sembly Hall, adjoining the Star office, at o'clock,
z. NJ, for ladies', misses, and masters, and on the
same evening, at ~ for gentlemen.
He feels assured that the unequnlled progress Of
his numerous pupils in his former classes is sui-
cent guarantee Of his superior skill as an instructor
Prof NJ begs leave TO remind the public of the
unbounded success of his May Festival Ball, at the
National Theatre, which attended by upwards
Of 900 persons.
His new Hall, which is one Of the largest most
beautiful and conveniently in the CITY, with
two large dressing and supper rooms added, which
can be rented for balls and parties. The location is
convenient to persons residing any part Of the city.
Days of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, at 8
o'clock, p. NJ, and on the same evenings at z for
gentlemen.
A class for young married ladies and gentlemen
will be formed shortly.
All who desire TO join his classes, will please apply
at Mr.. John +. Es's Music store, Pennsylvania
nue. near Tenth street. or to Prof NJ, at his rooms,
on the above days. subscription list is now open
to receive the names OF those wishing season ticket
to the Sorecs Only IS for tho season.
9O-df
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dec 22--d
CONGRESS HALL.
HSENWICK IL WESTERFIELD. having

IL opened the above Establishment, grateful tor
past favors, will be happy 10 their friends there.
1t is situated the north side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue. between Second and Third streets, where they
will supply parties with oil the Injuries Of the sea-
son. such the best Oysters, Game of all kinds the
choicest the market will afford.
Their Bar will be supplied with the best Liquors,
Cigars &C. and they hope, by attention to business,
ana desire to please to merit and Obtain the ptron-
age of any and all who are either hungry or thirsty
nov 2s--2m
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The Alleged FYlbasteriag Expedition.

The Alleged Fgiibastering Expedition.
NFw YoRK, Dec. 26.--The Northern Light Is
still under seizure bail in the case having been 70.
fused. search is going on in the vessel. The
District Attorney has directed that all packages
on the sworn manifest shall remain undlsturbed
until the others have been opened The parties
previously arrested have been again arrested ard
put under heavy bonds.
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ERESH FRUITS, &c.--
n Raisins, Currants Figs
Citron, Prunes, Dates, &c.
Almonds, English Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, &c.
1000 pounds new hulled Buckwheat
Prime lot new Hams aud Cheese
Pickles, in jars and barrels
Fresh Damsons, Green Corn, String Beam,
Green Peas, in cans. hermetically sealed
barrels clarified Cider
For sale at low prices BY
VIM II. BRERETON,
No. 464, 18th street. corner of 9TH and r.
dec 1S-lw
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THE PREsIDEsrs GRoUEDs.- sum Of SIS, 900
Was appropriated by the last Congress 10 remove
the wall south Of the Presidents House. But, al
though the grounds south of that wall have been
planted and improved, the wall has not been re-
moved. Why is this
There will be an exhibition of the
scholars Of the Sunday Schools of the Methodist
Episcopal Churches Of this city, tomorrow even
ing at the Methodist Church at the Navy Yard
See the advertisement.
PoLIcE.-There were few arrests made last
night, but none Of any interest or importance
The city was very quiet yesterday with the excep-
ton Of the noise made by the firing of crackers
and pistols.
A Few MORE LEFT.-0ur advertisers, in conse-
quence of the storm on Monday and Tuesday, have
still on hand large assortment Of Christmas goods
which they will sell at low prices. Now Is the
time, therefore, If you have not already supplied
yourselves.
REGISTER YoUR NAMEs.-H your names are not
registered you have no time to lose. The 31st is
the last day Of grace.
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NEW CONFECTIONERY, 3O4.
Cakes. Fruit and Poun

~ Cakes, all Sizes and various prices, warranted
good and large variety of small Cakes fresh every
day.
Candies of various favors, all fresh.
Also, fine lot of French Candies such as Brandy
Drops, Sherry wine, do; Port, do; Champagne do /;
Old Rye do; Cordial do; Madeira wine, do; and a
variety of Fruit Pastes, such Apple, Ounce April
cot, and Grape Paste, all very cheap.
Balls and Parties furnished at short notice, and on
reasonable terms.
Please give me u call
First rate Ice Cream at 90 per gallon.
u. ii. RIDENOUR d CO,
No. 304 Pennsylvania avenue
dec 2l-d6f Next to Ellis's Music Store.
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IMPORTANT TO PERSONS POSSESS
u ING Daguerreotypes of absent or deceased
frends.-By late invention and Improvement in
the Photographic Art any Daguerreotype may be
magnified TO cabinet life size and finished in pas
tell or oil coors, without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens Of the art may be seen at White
bursts Gallery, No 4s4, Pennsylvania avenue, where
they are made at a very moderate price, and at q
short notice They are also made from life.
nov. 2S-6m
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WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
CHRISTMAS BOOKS.

CHRISTMAS BOOKS.
NM M. MORRISON IL CO. desire TO
w call the attention of their numerous Gus
toners and strangers to their large collection of Gift
Books for Christmas and New Years Presents, con-
sisting of the various ANIMALS for 1856, and all the
STANDARD POETS,
Of the various editions published highly illustrated
and bound in rich antique and morocco bindings
Z, BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS,
in every variety Of editions, to suit all ages from the
smallest pocket to the Family Bible in the most SUI
perb morocco and velvet bindings.
CHILDREN'S AND YOUTHS BOOKS.
a complete assortment, consisting of every style of
Toy Books for children, beautifully coored and plain
Books for youths of all ages some in rich and costly
bindings, highly illustrated. :.
dec 2l-3tif
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Metropolitan Railroad Office,

Metropolitan Railroad Office,
GEoRGErowN, December 30, 1866 n
HNHOSE subscribers to the stock Of the Metropoli-
tan Railroad Company who have not respond
ed to the call made the 10Th of April last for the paw
ment of the second nstament are requested to do SO
within thirty days from date, to enable the Company
to meet their obligations to the contractors who are
now engaged in prosecuting the work.
By order of the Board of Directors:
j. w. DEEBLE,
dec 30 Treasurer