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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-12

The latest account of the hostile meeting be-
tween Messrs. Leavenworth and Breckenride,
states that Leavenworth. is not so dangerously
wounded previously rumored. The dispatch
states that he is injured in both thighs, the chief
being to the right one. The wounded limbs are
sol mortified as to render the probing extremely
difficult The ball had not yet been extracted.
He was removed TO the Clifton House, and was
attended by his second, Mr.. Pendleton, and DIR.
Grimes; his father and mother had also arrived,
accompanied by DIR. Chctund, Of Elzabethtown;
other surgeons had also been summoned from
Buffalo. The real cause of the difficulty, il
seems, was the Infringement by Mr.. l.. Of one of
the rules of the Shakespeare Club in introducing
stranger to the sttings and suppers thereof, and
he was called TO account for il by Mr.. Brecken-
ridge and others. Mr. Leavenworth retorted
and charged the other with not paying up his ar
rears of dues, and the Gle" was given, when
Breckenridge threw his glove in the face Of
Leavenworth.
The duel was fought in shady spot on tho
Canadian side of the Falls, not far from the Cliff
ton House. The parties are said TO have OK
changed shots three times, Breckenridge getting
slightly wounded at the first discharge, and Leay-
enworth receiving his antagonists ball at the
third fire, the second on both sides having been
of mo account" Breckenridge is said 10 be q
man Of 30 years Of age, talented, and of steady
habits he is a lawyer, having an Office at No. 81
Wall street Leavenworth is about %, and !,
spoken Of young man about town.
NJ Y. Express.
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From the New York Sun.
Food Prospects An 1855.

The last California mail brought US intelli-
gence that ship had sailed, and several others
were loading at San Francisco, with flour for
New York. And now we have intelligence by
the last European mail of the shipment Of car
goes OF wheat and maize from Liverpool for this
port. Here are facts Of an extraordinary and
most suggestive character They indicate the
scandalous extent to which the people of New
York have been made the victims of speculation
They are the proof the correctness ofthe opinion
which we have repeatedly expressed, that Europe
would require little Of our wheat and flour this
year, and that the approach of a new harvest, and
the consequent necessity Of clearing off old stocks
would disclose the fact that the fears excited of
scarcity of breadstuffs were not justified by the
actual condition of things.
The shipments of wheat and flour from Liver
pool to this port show that the confidence felt in
England that the home supply is more than equal
to the demands of the country until the new crop
is gathered in, and they will have the effect of
checking speculation in our markets. Prices are
coming down, as we predicted they would, and,
with large supplies coming forward from the
West, prices must continue TO fall. We shall
not grieve should some who speculated upon
famine prices prevailing during the summer
months, be brought down along with the prices.
The season, in England, according to last &C
counts, had been rather backward, and in some
ofthe light lands Of West Norfolk, the East Riding
of Yorkshire, and Northumberland, the winter
wheat had, in some instances, been injured by
the frosts. But the cases Of injury were not sui-
GENTLY extensive to cause much anxiety, and it
was thought that late harvest would be the
only disadvantage. In Ireland the crops were
several weeks in advance ofthe crops in England,
and this unusual circumstance is attributed to
timely rains, improved cultivation. and greater
care in the choice of seeds. From the continent,
the reports rather favorable, and, SO far. the
prospects are good of an average crop in 1855.
From all parts of our own country, the reports
continue to be encouraging. In some parts Of the
be good From the West we hear of large guam
titles of the old crop being sent Eastward, and
the farmers generally consider their prospects of
large harvest to be excellent Altogether, there
is every reason for believing that the prices Of
food must get down to a moderate standard, and
with cheaper food we will have revival Of in
dustrial enterprise.
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CAPON SPRINGS. VIRGINIA.

TINE MOUNTAIN HOUSE," at this well es-
u tablished and popular Watering Place will
be opened on the Goth of June.
The cars from Baltimore arrive at Winchester
daily at u O'Clock, p. m. Two lines Of stages ,
owned by different proprietors, afording travellers
the advantages OF active competition, leave Win
chester at 3, p. m. and arrive 81 Capon al 81 pm.
train leaves Alexandra, daily, at IT, a. m,
and arrives at Strasburg, on the Manassas road,
al lit a. IN. fine stage line, owned by the en-
terprisng firm OF Parish a. Co, leaves Suasburg
the arrival Of the cars, and reaches Capon at
AZ m. Passengers leaving Baltimore at al a. m.
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat at Alexandra, and can breakfast on
the boat. The connection with Baltimore by this
route IS certain, and the trip pleasant and expedi-
tious.
Board per day 50; Week, sl2; Month"; $40;
Children and coored servants half price.
T.. l.. BLACKMORE,
THOMAS b. r. INGRAM.
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Correspondence OF the Texas Sentinel.
Las CRUcEs, New MEXICO,

March 81, 1855.
DEAR CoLoSEL-I have delayed writing to you
thus long, in order to look over the country, and
to form correct judgment as it regards its re-
sources and prospects. The climate of the
southern portion of New Mexico is unsurpassed
clouded our mountains are gilded by eternal
sunshine. There are no diseases peculiar to the
climate. The cholera never was here-cannot
exist here, and the smallpox exists in so mild
form that it is not regarded a dangerous
disease. The soil here is all fertile, but it wants
water. You can raise nothing whatever without
irrigation, except in the low bottoms of the Rio
Grande The products of the soil here TO the
acre, equal, if they do not exceed those of Texas.
Forty fanegas of wheat have been produced here
to the acre, and fifty to sixty of corn. All gar
den vegetables succeed remarkably well, except
the Irish potatoes, and they grow well in some
localities. Potatoes Indigenous TO the Pecos,
and / do not why they cannot be grown on
the Rio Grande The mountains and plains are
covered with a luxuriant growth of Grama grass,
which is nutritious during the winter. Sheep,
cattle, and hogs require no shelter, and no food
except what is found in the rich natural pastures.
This is eminontly a grazing country, with agri-
cultural resources for all home consumption.
Water power is great here, and mills for -four or
manufacturing purposes can be erected every few
miles on the azequns of the Rio Grande. Many
-four is made here as in any State Of the Union.
But the great wealth of this Territory consists in
its inexhaustiblc minerals. These are diversified
and widely scattered over the country. We
have in sight Of Las Cruces at least one hundred
silver mines. The steep mountain which marks
the road to California, directly west OF us, is a
mass Of iron ore. Lead and copper, with some
gold, are also found all around u.s. The silver
mines are pro6tably worked here, but capital is
wanting. We have two smelling furnaces here
and one three miles distant from here. On the
work of six hands, the latter extracts $3.50 p
day. These mines can be purchased at comp
ratively nothing. For the last mentioned onV
with hacienda and rancho, only 900 are asked
with but one-half Of the purchase money down
Can you not raise company, purchase It, anc
come on and have il worked Immense fortune,
can be made There is another mine here thai
the parties are anxious TO sell. They are all toe
| poor TO work il, and il can be purchased for
mere song. There is one but recently discover
ed think the richest Of all--which will en-
deavor to purchase myself. Form a company
raise means and come On here There is grea
chance for speculatons. If you do not come
write to me. The mining district Of Now Mexi
co is not confined to Las Cruces There ar,
rich mines Of gold and silver around Santa Fo
FL Encluda, and Taos. Virgin copper is foun,
on the sources Of the Numbers, and gold is pro
fusey scattered on all the tributaries Of the ella
In our newly acquired territory. some Of tn
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IoHN N. RIITMMANN. Imnorter and

u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Re, has received
bis supply of Bordeaux Wines 10 say
200 cases OF Red and White Vine consisting OF
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margaux Chateau,
Leovie, Margsux Medoc, ST. Julien, ST Estephe,
Haul Sauternes, nc.
25 hogsheads OF Claret and White Wine.
Also. received by former arrivals
25 cases ST Peray sparkling
IS cases OF Rhine Wines. some OF il Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling MoseIle.
N. B-From Bordeaux q small cask Of extra
superior Cognac, $50 per gallon
lime 5--3lif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-12

RHODE ISLAND Town ELEcTIoHs.-In Cum
berland, the Know-nothings succeeded by ma
iority much less than at the April election The
Democrats succeeded in Johnston; the Know
nothincs carried this town in April The Demo-
Gratis of Glocester elected all the town officers.
In Smithfeld, the Know-nothings probably sue
ceeded. In Foster, there fusion of parties,
and the Know-nothngs were defeated. In North
Kingstown, the entire Wing ticket was elected.
This is the first victory the Wings have achieved
the present year in Rhode Island. North Kings
town has long been our banner town.
Providence Jour.
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ATHE sPECTATOR."
A Weekly journal Published Mt wash
ingtOn City.

A Weekly JOurnaI Published at wash
ingtOn City.
vsyHE undersigned propose to commence
y about the first of June next in the Cny Of
Washington, the publication OF weekly news
paper TO be called the SPECTATOR designed for
general circulation among The people OF The United
States It's columns will contain full digest Of
the news OF the day, foreign aud domestcj
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables OF election returns; the impor-
tant political action Of State Legislatures, and @!
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture. together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative 10
the Operations or The Executive departments TO-
! gether with weekly list of new patents, will be
I found in its columns. A large portion or its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original,
and selected. Its location at the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always To
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
Ii is the intention of the undersigned to make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable vister to every
house in The Union, and it will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position OF a partizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance TO men but
enter tanning fixed and decided views questions
OF political economy, and upon our system OF gov
ernment il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
in view the interests OF the country growing out
Of foreign well as domestic affairs
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quaro form,
on good paper and new type; each Number con.
tanning eight pages OF matter. making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume viii be az
companied by full and compile index to lis
tents, thus making 1t most valuable paper Tor
preservation and reference. IL will be published
every Saturday morning, al So per annum, payable
always In advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which it is paid.
All subscriptions and COMMUNICATIONS on busi
ness should lie addressed 10 the undersigned at
Washington, ID. c.
AUG. T. HARVEY &, co.
Ar.cI
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Patents.-Among the patents recently issued
from the United States Patent Office are the fol-
lowing: Thos. Champion, of Washington, d. c.,
for improvement in feeding water 10 steambolers
VIM. II. Degges, Of Washington, ID. c. for i'm.
provement in the soak pits OF brick machines; and
TO the same, for improvement in brick machines.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! sHIRTsn

N| vi. He FAULANA1h, the only pFaelcAI
w Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members ~ Congress,
and strangers that by leaving their measures al his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted 10 fl in all cases
The reputation which these shirts have acqniredin
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad lifting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority
Sign of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and al streets, south side.
p. S.-A good assortment OF Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30-eod1m Union and Star.
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Stampede.

A mulatte women belonging to the Hon. c. J.
Faulkner, and five of her children, three boys
and two girls, ran off on Thursday night last.
Circumstances lead to the belief that their es-
cape was planned and carried out by Ohio or
Pennsylvania Abolitonists. With these slaves,
MIR. Faulkner's loss within the last eighteen
months, must exceed ten thousand dollars. Such
outrages, if continued, will yet result in the
hanging, without judge or jury, of some of tho
abolition emssares who are becoming pest to
Virginia. --.Martinsburg Republican, 9Th.
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For Baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily al and 81
A. NJ, and and "a P. NJ, except Sunday, on
which day they leave at A p M.
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandria boats cave
hourly. Fare five cents.
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the office, corner of ID and sth
streets, every morning at O'Clock. Fare ST..
For Upper Marlboro,
The stage leaves the office, northwest corner of
y and Slh streets, every morning al o'clock.
Fare 81 so.
For GordonsviIIe,
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at II O'Clock,
for Gordonsvile and intermediate places.
For Richmond,
The boat leaves the wharf at the terminus OF
1ath street duly at A NJ, and O'Clock, p. M
Fare SIS SO.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves the office, United States Hotel,
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
CALIFORNIA; Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9Th and Goth of each month"; Persons DESTROYS
of writing from this city should mail their letters
on the Sd and 18th OF each month by Z. M.
The Post once.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened at 8
O'Clock, A. NJ, and hali-past r. M; closes al st
p. M. and 8 p. M.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at s A. NJ,
.
South Wilmington North Carolina arrives al
halt-past p. NJ, closes at p. nj.
The Northwestern Mail is open at half-past
p. Nj, closes at 8 p. NJ.
The Western Mail is open at o'clock, A. M,
closes at 3 r. M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at 4 o'clock, p M.
closes al p. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct, closes here on the
Sd and 18th ofeach month, at P. Nj
The Warrenion Mail arrives OF II O'Clock, A. M,
closes at 10 A. M.
The Warrenton Springs Mail arrives at II
O'Clock, A. NJ closes at 10 A. NJ and P. M.
Rates OF Postage,
Each half ounce, under 1900 miles, prepaid, 3
cents.
Each half ounce, prepaid, over 1900. miles, 10
cents.
All printed matter in general-anywhere in the
United States:
First three ounces. cent.
Each subsequG ounce. ........ l cent
If no, prepaid, double these rates.
But
Newspapers and Periodicals-paid quarterly
IN advance:
First three ounces. \ cent.
Each subsequent ounce. Ii cent.
And, if weighing not over IL or, in The State
where published, one-hsf of the above rates, and
weekly papers, in the county where published,
Free
small Newspapers and Periodicals-pub-
lshed monthly oftener, when sent in packages
weighing at least or, prepaid, cent per OF.
Pamphlets OF 10 octave pages less, cent
an ounce.
Books, bound or unbound, weighing not more
than pounds, may be sent by mail, for each o.,
follows
Under 5000 miles, prepaid, cent. Unpaid, Ii CT.
Over Ii !" cts.
Fractions over single rate are charged as one
rate.
Periodicals, in the sense used above, are
publications issued in three months, or
oftener."
Es- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 9th and Goth of each month.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-12

THE MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR LAWN opin-
ion, signed by Rufus Choate, Elias Merwin, Sid
ney Bartlett, and Charles G.. Locing, touching
some points of the liquor law, and pronouncing
them irregular and unconstitutional, has been
furnished 10 the wine merchants of Boston.
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FAUoUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
VIRGINIA

THIS highly improved and fashionable WATER
IL ING PLACE has been thoroughly reftted for
the coming season, and viii be opened on the 18th
of June.
BY the summer arrangement OF the Orange and
Alexandra railroad, two trains leave Alexandra
daily for the Springs. The morning train at Vt
o'clock, connects with stages al Bealon Station,
nine miles from the Springs, by good country
road The evening train, at 81 p. m, connects
with stages at Warrenton, seven miles from the
Springs, by turnpike. Time from Alexandra TO
the Springs four hours by either route. The train
leaving Gordonsville al III a. m, connects with
the stage line at Bealton Passengers from Rich
mond and Stanton by this route, reach the Springs
10 dinner.
Board per day So; Week, SO; Month, $40
Children and coored servants half price.
ALEXANDER BAKER,
June If Late Of Washington City.
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depot 10 execute the law in this respect he knows
viii be followed promptly by his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from STEAMBOATS,
or other places from whom illegal fare il demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance. whose
duty il is to ascertain whether the iars demanded
be illegal, aad if so, 10 prosecute the offending
hackman
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Infanticide.-Y

Infanucide.-Yesterdaym morning, the body oil
a newborn child was found IN the Northern Lib.
critics. The marks upon lis person led the jury
OF inquest to believe that death was produced by
violence. Thus ii is, one crime sometimes su
perinduces another and murder in this case was
committed TO hide the mothers shame.
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Washington National Monument I'll

Washington National Monument The
Know-nothing board Of managers OF the society
have published reply to what they term the
"attack of the late board" whose exposition APP
peared in the Sentinel several days ago. They
insist that they uhe know-nothngs) are the bona
fde managers, and that those whom they have
superseded shave weakly or baseiy deserted the
solemn trust con6ded TO them" Meanwhile, the
work on the monument is suspended.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-12

The Spectator is the name Of newspaper,
purposed to he published once week in this city,
by Aug. f. Harvey and Co. The first number was
issued on Saturday. Il is in quarto form; well
filed with original and selected matter and bears
evidence of talent tact, and enterprise. The
proprietors should command success, for they
deserve il.
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richest gold and silver mines in the world are
now open to American enterprise. The boun-
dairy is being run. The commission is now in
the heart of the mineral region, southwest of
this, and now is the time to do something. II
you delay, it will be too late.
We intend to memorable Congress the APP
preaching session to organize new Territory
out of the southern part of New Mexico, to be
called Valverde. We would like to have the
counties Of FL Paso and Preside, in Texas
This would give US fine southern Territory, and
think the people Of Texas would consent. Ii
would be their interest to do So
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Bad Coin.--Francis Penny was yesterday
morning fined for profanity The name of this
girl has often appeared in the police reports for
similar offences II we mistake not, she has been
an inmate OF the Pcnitenliary.
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l.. j. MIDDLETo

EALER IN 10 f,
Office and Depot South side r, neat 10 cor. i2fh 81.
ICE kept constantly on hand at the Office, which
i can be had in large or small quantities.
IL Office open from q. m. 10 2. m,
Nav 3--3taw2m
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Appointment.-Mr. 4. X. oGuu has been APP
pointed by the President Of the United States a
justice Of the peace in and for the county Of
Washington.
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NEW EDITION or DICkENs's Com
IN plete Works.-The complete Works OF
Charles Dickins in five volumes price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs Emma d. E. N. Southworlh paper 81,
bound ST rs.
The Pckwick Papers, complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
May 20 Bookstore, near 9th Il.
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ANOTHER ArFArR OF HoNoR. BOSTON, June
"a duel was fought this afternoon in Roxbury,
between two French sailors. Pistols were used
but failing to kill, one Of the parties rushed upon
the other and stabbed him, but did not succeed in
dispatching him. Both Of the parties were ar
rested, and are now in custody.
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incendiarIsm.-A wo odhouse, belonging 10
Mr.. John Nelson, situated on Sixth street, be-
tween X street and New York avenue, was yester
day,.morning between one and three O'Clock, de.
stroyed by fre--the work Of an ncendinry.
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and the prices given by The brokers, yesterday
were al the rate OF from 81 o. 10 81 0S an acre
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From, the Journal of Commerce.
RARIE RELL.
By T. A. ALDRIcH.

The Poen. Of a Little Life thar soas 6mt Three
Aprils Long.
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n~ M, Julien is expected TO arrive in this
city, from Europe, about the last week in July,
bringing with him an unrivalled band of solo
performers. His European business agent is al
ready here. There is probability Of his being
connected with some great operatic and chore-
Of concerts at the French Crystal Palace prior to
his departure for America,-N Y Mirror
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CAyINe IN OF RAILROAD TUNNEL-FNE
LIVES LosT.-Buffalo, June 8.-On Wednesday
morning the tunnel on the Short Line Cincinnati
Railroad caved in, buryng dozen men who
were at work in the same. Six were completely
buried, and FIVE, named as follows, were instantly
killed: James Pierce, foreman Of the gang; Dem
mis- Dryman, John Collins, Philip Devere, and
Patrick Hagerty. James Coleman is not expec-
ted to live
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IoHN II. nUTnm,NN, Importer and

~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
from Schedam two pipes OF extra superior Gin.
June l2-3tf