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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-PRIZE OF Sl 900
FOR AN OPERA.

The Academy of Music, in New York, is
making active efforts to render itself popular
and to commend itself to general support.
That eminent musical genius Ole Bull is the
lessee and manager. He has determined, as
far as it is in his power, to make the Academy
Of Music, not only the home of refined and
intellectual amusement where all classes Of
citizens may resort with comfort, but also an
academy IN reality, whose principal object
shall be the encouragement, the development
and the elevation of American art and artists.
He offers prize of one thousand dollars
for the best original Grand Opera by an Amer
lean composer, and upon strictly American
subject. The conditions of competition are
thus stated in a card lately issued:
All operas intended for competition must
consist of at least three acts, but must not ex-
oeed four acts.
!" A full score clearly written, together with a
book of the Libretto, in the language of the
country, must be sent, addressed to the under
signed, with sealed letter containing the
names Of the composer and the poet, before the
lst day of August, 1855.
Inc SUCCESSFUL COLI poser Vi the LTtZe opera
shall be entitled to retain the copyright, and
every other profit he can derive from his work,
the Academy only claiming the sole right Of
public performance in consideration Of the
prize.
"The opera which shall be pronounced sec
ond best by the appointed judges shall be en-
titled to performance at the Academy, the com
poser having the privilege to claim such per-
formance as n right or TO refuse II
"The name Of the judges, the mode Of
proceeding, and all the necessary details will
be announced hereafter.
The advanced period Of the musical season
renders it impossible to commence the opera
tions at the Academy of Music as an Academy
of Conservatario until the autumn Of 1855.
The conditions of scholarship and the course of
musical professional education will be an
nounced early in the Spring"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OYrrcE OF THE METROPOLITAN RAILRoAp Co.,
GEoRGETowN, DIsT. OF CoIe Dec. 26, 1854.
CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
- Grading, Masonry, and Bridging OF forty three
and halt l43Q ofthis road, will be received at
The Office Of <he Company until three O'Clock, p.
on the 18th day Of February next.
The maps profles plans and specifications,
will be ready for Inspection on and after the 9th
day OF February.
The METROPOLITAN RAILROAD is designed TO
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 hrst
ninety miles of the present Travelled route from
the Capitol to the Western and Northwestern
States Of forty-iive miles.
Proceeding from the point Of intersection 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 orailroads in operatioT
extending to Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Cen
trail Railroad. etc.
The portion OF the road for which proposals are
now invited extends from the westerly line of The
District Of Columbia t32 miles from Georgetown)
to- the City of Frederick. Proposals will be re-
ceved for the work in sections of one mile each,
or for the entire distance OF fortythree and halt
miles.
The work is generally Of medium character
for this part OF the country, with some heavy cut
ting lin earth and rock) 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 watered. and
| remarkably healthy.
The time conditioned for the completion of the
contracts will be from one TO two years
Any further information desired by 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 TO the day of letting.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors
FRANCIS DODGE, President
EDMUND FRENCH, Chief Engineer.
Dec 29--2awt5tbFeb
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
What's I'm q Namef

Every day the world is dissenting from old
Billy Shakspeare's idea that Rose by any
other name will smell as sweet y or, that there
is nothing in name.
In the Senate, last Tuesday, a petition
was presented from Ebenezer Clark, asking the
passage Of an act authorizing him to change
the name Of the schooner Henry Plantagenet
to that Of A. G.. Brown stating that the said
schooner had been very unfortunate under the
name Of Plantagenet, and he therefore wishes
her to sail under the more fortunate name of
A. g. Brown
Well he might Governor Brown, Of Mis-
sissippi, though one Of the youngest men in
the Senate, has been elected and reelected
over and again, to the House Of Representa-
tives, has been governor of his State, and is
now wearing her highest confidence in the
Senate. He is one Of the few men who has
never been beaten.--Portsmout (Va.) Daily
Transcript, Feb 5.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

SINGULAR ESoTIoS.-The following, written
in an elegant busiaess hand, was inscribed on
the back Of a FIVE dollar bill lately received in
New York from North Carolina:
Here is q IS bill which intend to toss out
Of my window, in Norfolk, as soon as have
written this. | am now no lover Of money. /
hate it most cordially, for it has been the ruin
Of all my family will beg from door to door
eternally rather than own another cent one
hour. II made my grandfather suicide, my
father murderer, my mother the victim of .
sorrow that suuk her early TO the grave, my
brother gambler, and myself convict in the
State prison four years"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
Important Expedition.

We have been favored with some particulars
OF an expedition, of the organizing and des-
patching of which there have already appeared
few vague notices, but nothing of reliability
or definite information, although the undertake
ing is one of great interest and importance to
the whole country, and Immediately to this
section of the Union. Our information is from
the best authority, and may, therefore, be re-
ceived with perfect confidence.
The expedition is in connection with no fill
clustering movement, nor with any colonization
scheme, but is undertaken by Government for
the purpose of securing information and action
in furtherance of the great project Of construct
ing railrad to the Pacific.
An appropriation Of $45,00O having been
made for the purpose, the Secretary of War has
appointed Capt. ]. Pope, of the United States
Typographical Corps, with detachment of $50
United States troops, to proceed on the mission.
DR.. g. G. Shumard, formerly Surgeon and
Geologist to Capt. R. b. Marcys expedition,
will also accompany this one in the same
capacity.
The immediate destination Of the expedition
is the region Of the Pecos, and its object, that
OF ascertaining whether water can be obtained
on the Llanos de Estacado, by means Of arte-
sian wells. Heretofore no water has been dis,
covered on these vast plains through which the
Pacific railroad would have to pass, and which
If supply of water cannot by some means be
obtained on them, must present scarcely sur.
mountable obstacle to the undertaking. The
Importance Of this expedition, them our readers
will readily perceive TO be scarcely capable of
being overrated. The whole country is inter
ested in its success, but especially so is the
South.
Captain Pope and DR.. Shumard are both now
IN our city, en- route for their destination
They will proceed hence to Indianola and San
Antonia, at one Of which places Captain Pope
will join the troops, and at ona proceed to the
plains. 1t is expected that some eight months
will be occupied inshe endeavor to secure the
supply of water, and if that meet with success
by or before the expiration Of that time, the
expedition will, in all probability be ordered to
proceed to explore the country for other pur-
poses In furtherance of the great ultimate OBJ
Ject-the construction of the Pacific railroad
Captain Pope is well known to be an able
engineer, and in all respects admirably adapt.
ed for the important duty which has been i'm
posed upon him, and he has an invaluable CO.
adjutor in the person Of DIR. Shumard.
This expedition is one in which the city of
New-Orleans cannot but have deep interest,
and to which her citizens as we'll as the whole
South must wish abundant success.
Captain Pope and DIR. Shumard leave this
morning, we believe, for Texas, in the steam
ship Louisiana.--N 0. Picoyune.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS,.

There is more to encourage the Democratic
party now than we have seen at any period
within the last six or eight months. The very
successes Of the opposition are presages Of
Democratic triumph. The disgusting coalitions
Of Infamous sms, the tricks they practice, the
frauds they commit, and the unsound and le-
rror. men they elect, all conspire to sink them
10 public esteem. While all parties and fac
lions and isms have united, end while the
.art;cular tactics aud special frauds Of each are
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

Divorces IN OHIo.-At the present time,
when the subject Of divorces is prominently be-
fore our citizens, the laws as existing in other
States will be read with interest. The follow,
ing are the causes for the granting of divorces
in Ohio, as quoted from the Revised Statutes
BE ii enacted, etc., That the several courts OF
Common Pleas in this State, shall have the
cognizance of granting divorces, for the follow.
ing causes:
First-Where either Of the parties had a
former wife or husband living, at the time of
solemnizing the second marriage.
Second-Where either of the parties shall
have been wilfully absent from the other three
years.
Third-Adultery
Fourth-lmpotency
Fifth-Extreme cruelty.
Sixth-Fraudulent contract.
Seventh-Gross neglect Of duty.
Eighth - Habitual, drunkenness for three
years.
Ninth-For Imprisonment in the penitentiary
of the State, or any of the United States.
Tenth-Where the husband or wife has been
divorced in any other State, and the other not.
Eleventh-If a boy under eighteen, and a
girl under fourteen, contract matrimony, it is
void, unless both husband and wife consent to
confirm the marriage after the minor arrives
at the age Of consent
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE

THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
Will take place at the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, d. O., on the Slh Of February,
1856.
TTNHIS Institute was founded on the 3Ist of
Il August, 1859, for the promotion and encour-
agement of Manufactures, Commerce, and The
Mechanic and Useful Arts.
The Contributions 10 the Exhibition are already
numerous, and every indication is afforded Of
full and most interesting display. The arrange
ments are made upon grand scale. The main
hall and other apartments of the Smithsonian In
stitution set apart for the purpose are admirably
adapted therefor, and are supplied with everything
conducive 10 the safety, convenience, and COM
fort OF contributors and visters, while the APP
proaches from all parts OF the city have been
greatly improved.
10 its objects, may be admitted TO membership of
this Institute if between the ages of fourteen and
twenty one, they may be admitted junior men,
bers The former are required 10 pay initiation
fee OF 81, and So per year thereafter; and the lat
ter initiation fee OF 81, and 81 per year there
after.
For the benefits of the School Of Design mem
bers and junior members are charged 81 extra per
season of four months.
All members are entitled to the privileges of the
Exhibition. Members tickets each admit a mem
Der and one lady, or member and two children,
or the wife OF member and Two children; and
junior members tickets each admit Junior mem.
ber and one lady. Other persons are required
10 pay for tickets follows:
Single admission n..................... IS
Season ticket, convertible into member
shlp).. 90
Gentleman's season ticket single. 49,. | so
Lady's season ticket. 90
The Office Of the Superintendent OF the Exhibit
nf fhss harm az
sonian Institution, is open daily. from 9, a m,
until 5, p m, where all business connected with
this enterprise will receive prompt attention
Written communications should also be addressed
10 the undersigned
THOMAS c.. CONNOLLY.
Jan 2o-eo3t Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
THE RIGHT OF INsTRUCTION-GEN
ERAL CAss's SPEECH ON THE SUB

JECT.
We published, on Tuesday last, in our Con-
gressional reports, a sketch Of the remarks
made by Senator Cass on the occasion Of the
presentation by Senator Stuart, of the resolu-
tlons, OF the Michigan Legislature, on the SUBJ
ject Of slavery in the Territories. Those reso-
lutions undertook to instruct the Michigan
Senators, and to request the representatives
from that State to vote for the exclusion of
slavery from the Territories of the United
States especially from Kansas and Nebraska,
and also for the repeal of the fugitive slave
law. To-day We publish the speech in full. 1t
is the speech Of an eminent Democrat from
on-slayeholding State, it is on an important
subject and will command general attention.
At this crisis in our public affairs, cunning
men, who respect no principles themselves,
seek to carry out their Infamous designs, and
to break down Democratic measures and
Democratic men by artfully perverting the
great doctrine of the right of instruction which
they themselves hold in contempt.
General Cass's remarks are directed to
several topics of interest. He treats briefly of
the unconstitutionality of Congressional inter
ference with slavery in the Territories, Of the
great doctrine of the right of instruction, and
Of the dangerous designs of the opposition.
We commend the speech to the attention -four
readers.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
T ATER YEARS. by the Author of " the

ATER YEARS, by the Author Of . the
IL Old House by the River"
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund C. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orve
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources OF the Mississippi
River, by Henry X. Schoolcraft.
Danas Mnrealogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from large arrival OF
new books at TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Dec 3 Bookstore. near 9th Ut.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

SHIpwREcK ON THE PRAIRIEs-250 PAssEY-
GERS IN PERIL.-The Chicago Journal, of the
26th ult, says advices were received late Satur-
day evening, to the effect that the train which
left for Springfield early last week, on board of
which we're the Speaker Of the House, the mem.
bers Of the Legislature from this county, and
almost a quorum Of other members, the Clerks
Of the two Houses, &C., &c, was in imminent
peril.
About forty miles from Wilmington, it ap-
pears, the train came TO a snowdrih, about ff.
teen feet in depth The locomotive being
nearly out of water, the engineer and conductor
proceeded TO the next station to get supply,
when on arriving the tank was found TO be fro
zen, so that the engine could not return, and
the passengers, $50 in number, we're left To
pass the night. Being out Of fuel, the first on
slaught was made upon the emigrant cars, the
seats Of which answered the purpose. Next
the wants of the inner man claimed attention,
and an attack was made upon the express car,
which very soon fell into the hands of the VIC
tors, yielding substantial share of spoils in
the shape Of oysters en- route for the cuisine of
his Excellency Governor Matteson.
When morning broke the party found them
selves alone upon the deep, but spying house
some four miles distant, an able-bodied corps
OF sapperS ana miners were ulspatched for
little aid and comfort. The house proved to
be the residence Of worthy farmer, who forth
with loaded his teams with fuel and provender,
and took off the women and children. A cou.
pie Of gentlemen took conveyance across to
Morris, twenty miles distant, where they struck
the Rock Island train; some few others started
on foot for Pontiac, ten miles distant, but
greater share remained at the scene Of disaster.
When last heard from, the Speaker Of the
House, axe in hand, was presiding over a wood
pile, the Chairman Of Banks and Incorpora-
hons laid under consideration a snow-bank,
fifteen feet deep and twenty miles in extent
clearly bank Of deposit The Committee
on Internal Improvement were dispatched
after mince pies and sandwiches, while the.
lobby-"My Lord Coke" in the chair--had re.
solved itself into committee Of the whole on
the state of the country Mr.. Farnham, on
learning Of the circumstance, dispatched
locomotive from Joliet, with provisions 70 the
train, but we do no. learn whether il reached
them or not.
Bearer OF Despatches.--Iti is stated that son
Of the Hon. John Y Mason goes out in the next
steamer AZ bearer Of dispatches TO his father.
Young Mason visits Paris TO be near his father
during his illness. The post OF bearer Of des.
- II - u. a -. .1.l
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

AMERICAN STEAMERS FOR THE EUROPEAN
WAR.--It is asserted is one Of the Southamp-
ton (English) papers, that the British have lust
dispatched two naval officers to the United
States, to purchase a large number OF fsteamers
for war purposes. Vessels Of light drafts of
water, for use in the sea Of Azof and in the
Baltic, are the class understood to be wanted.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

Some Of the interesting ruins Of Guirigui, in
Central America, visited and described BY the
American traveller, Stephens, have been trans
ported to England to be placed in the British
museum, as specimens Of Aboriginal American
art. The works are said to exhibit but little
artistic taste.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
1u The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF aThe Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare
Tcggs Dictionary OF Chronology.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, and The
Good, by M Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by 0. w. Wight
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

We cannot live better than by striving to
become better, nor more agreeably than in
having clear conscience.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced
LII Prices--As the season is advanced we have
determined 10 sell of the remaining portion OF our
winter stock at greatly reduced prices, therefore
gentlemen wishing TO consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoats, Talmas, dress, froek and bust
ness Coats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants, vel
vet, silk satin and merino Vests, Undershirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments Of
fine quality, will find present variety 10 be as
well assorted as in the beginning of the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL a. STEPHENS,
Jan ID 1922 Pa. av next TO Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
TEXAS CREDIroRs, BILL.

The House, yesterday, passed this bill by a
vote Of one hundred and fifty-four against forty
three. It was amended, so as to appropriate
s6,55O,ooO, instead Of $s,5OO,OOO as proposed
by the Senate; and, as a consequence, will be
returned to that body for further action thereon
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
TOHN ii. BUTHMANN, Importer and
III nealer I'm w RraIadx. l,iaraI-s 1.

TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-dalf and Sixth streets, has receiyed his full
stock and assortment of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
pagne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
at prices from SO so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis-
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
Dec 20-2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

Bearer Of Despatc ches.--It is stated that . son.
Of the Hon. John Y. Mason goes out in the next
steamer AZ bearer Of dispatches TO his father
Young Mason visits Paris TO be near his father
during his iIlness. The post OF bearer Of des.
patches IL entirely honorary, without pay,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

NUROWSKI,S YEAR or THE WAR;
" A Year OF the War by Adam c. De Gou.
rowski, citizen of the United States.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS,
feb Near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

WAsHIseToS, Nov 2G, 1854.
Zss- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth ofthe United States, 500 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library edi-
tion, may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
al the expense Of the author.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

M RS. Il. +. ALEXANDER can accom-
lvl modste few Gentlemen with Board or a
Lady and Gentleman, on street. between Glib
and Hh, No. SOP. The House is situated short
ments Nov loft
DLAYlNG CARDs.-W. G. C.ZANTZINGER
i has just received very large ASSORTMENT OF
me best American, English, and French Playing
Cards OF every description, and at the mos, rcs
sonable prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7--3taw2wif
CROW QUILLs. Further supply of the
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES, ETC.

suuct me out Ol ONCE, leel tnat my ODJeo Is
accomplished. presume there was not mem
Der of the general assembly whose will is inn
bodied in that document who did not know that
no human consideration would induce me TO
support the measures which find such favor in
their eyes. SO far as respects myself it was
the vacation of the Office that was hoped for.
Mr.. President, strange doctrines are abroad,
and strange organizations are employed to
promulgate and enforce them. Our political
history contains no such chapter, in the pro-
gress of our country, as that which is now
opening. The grave questions Of constitu-
tionality and policy, which have been so long
the battle-cry of parties, are contemrtuously
rejected, and intolerance, religious, and poiti.
cal, finds Jealous, and 1t may be they will
prove successful, with much selfcomplacency
Of its intelligence, and in this free country
founded upon emigration, and grown prosper.
ous and powerful by toleration. II is system
Of prescription which would exclude the first
general who fell at the head Of an organized
American army--and nobly and gallantly did
he fall while fighting for our infant liberties,
under the walls of Quebec--from .al political
confidence, because he happened TO be born on
the wrong side Of the Atlantic, and would ex-
clude also the last surviving signer Of the
Declaration Of independence from any similar
token Of regard, because he was Catholic,
were these eminent leaders in our revolu-
tionary cause now living to witness this appeal
to Local and sectarian prejudices. But Mont
gomery and Carroll went to their graves with
the weight Of no such ingratitude upon their
hearts. Two great parties, equally attached to
the principles Of our govynment but differing,
npon many questions Of administration, and
alternately borne to power and driven from it.
and, whether in place or out Of it, watching
each other with jealous scrutiny, present
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