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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Ex-Senators Choate and Chase were school
masters but not professional ones; and, without
disParagement to them, it may be said that non
professionals generally do not labor with that
zeal and undivided attention which pridt Of pro-
fession induces
Again: the educated and accomplished gentle
men whom we have mentioned astypes of class
OF schoolmasters, are to be distinguished from
those Understanding pedagogues who stuff or
cram their pupils with useless pedanry, and har-
ness and hamper them with exploded maxms
and antiquated rules, which, until discarded,
trammei and shackle the mind
friend has furnished us with list of the prin-
cipal schools, or rather academies, in Virginia,
which, though not as complete as we desire, we
place before the public:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

confer their presence, heightening the interest,
and urging the contestants to their loftiest flights
Of eloquence. Then carefully arranged facts
and severe logic are adorned by wit, ennobling
sentiments, and classic and patriotic alusion.
The education difiused in this way, as ,ceu
among The uniearned as the learned, AMONG THOSE
VINO CANNOT READ AND THOSE WHO CAM is in
wide contrast with that difiused by means Of the
lyceums, lecture-rooms, and political pulpits Of
Massachusetts,. In these opportunity is
afforded for the correction Of error or exposure
of fallacy. There is no habit produced of dis
elimination between the false and the true-the
mind is not exercised in examining the reasoning
presented, and little advance is made in the
ability to detect iallacy and false philosophy
The orators of the lyceum, lecture-room, and po-
litlcal pulpit, do NOT erpect reply 10 their produc
lions, and this tends inevitably to produce in
them inexactness of statement and looseness
IN logic. by this system crude and nndigested
multitude of statements is poured in upon mind,
burdening and confusing instead of strengthen
ing and enlightening it.
That the schoomasters and orators of Virginia
should be better educators than the pedagogues,
lecturers, and political parsons of Massachusetts,
one might reasonably conclude--n the nature OF
things this should be SO. Reason teaches that it
should be so, and experience proves that il is
The fruits of education constitute the only true
measure of its value BY this rule let us compare
Virginia and Massachusetts,.
Virginia is conservative, consistent, dignfed,
true to her constitutional engagements, loyal to
the Constitution.
Massachusetts is fanatical, cratic, undignfed
regardless of her constitutional engagements
disloyal to the Constitution
The opinion Of Virginia is respected through
out the Union, and is Of weight and influence,
The opinion of Massachusetts, is derided through
out the Union, and is beacon and warning
Virginia honors her noble sons. Massachusetts
honors her gnoJie sons, and closes the doors OF
Faneuil Hall against her Observation-Disclosures
the noblest of them all.
Were Washington Henry, Jefferson, Madison
and the long and ilustrious line of patriots
sages, statesmen, and heroes of Virginia, reach
ing from the days Of the revolution to the pres
ent time-were they to rise from the dead, they
would be never more honored than now IN Vir-
ginia. Were Daniel Webster and Titus Oates
to rise from the dead, the one proclaiming the
doctrines of the Constitution and appealing to
the people Of Massachusetts, with all his elo-
quence, "to conquer their prejudices,' and the
other preaching of popish plots, we ask and we
ask il in sober seriousness, which would be more
honored in Massachusetts, no,r, Daniel Webster
or Titus Oates,
In all that gives value TO education, Massachu-
sets can make no comparison with Virginia.
As education has progressed in Massachusetts,,
pa,i passu has that State fallen in the estimation
of the people and States of the Union
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
NEW MANIFESTATION OF FAEATI-
CIsM At HARVARD.

The corporation Of the university Of Harvard
lately cent in 10 the Board Of Visitors the names
Of Robert c. Winthrop and Samuel a. Eliot,
esqs., as candidates for the degree Of l.. l.. ID.
The degree was promptly conferred upon Mr.
Winthrop, but denied 10 Mr. Eliot The reason
Of this denial j. that Mr.. Eliot, who was in the
House Of Representatives Of the United States at
the session Of 1850 voted for the fugitive slave
bill Nothing could save him. Character, stand
ing, responsibility, services to the college, all
went for nothing when set of against the fact
that he had voted for the fugitive slave bill.
Even anti-Nebraskaism, even the fact that he
was chairman Of meeting in Faneuil Hall last
year, which denounced the repeal Of the Mis-
sour Compromise, and talked strongly against
the extension Of slavery, did not avail. The Abo-
litionists would not relent
The Advertiser thus sums up Mr. Lllio,'s claim
10 the honor II says:
" Mr.. Eliot being a graduate Of Harvard Col
lege, son Of the liberal founder Of the Greek pro-
fessorship, himself a bcnefactor to the college,
having for ten years, or more, discharged with
signal ability and fidelity, the Office Of treasurer,
managing the Investments of its funds all without
receiving one cent Of compensation--and being
withal gentleman Of education and culture,
distinguished ana honored in the community in
which he lives-there was an obvious propricty
in selecting him candidate for an honorary
degree. For the oversecrs 10 wander from the
paths or literature, into those of politics. 70 dis
cover single Objectionable vote in Congress on
a question in which he undeniably fairly repre-
scented his constituents, as a reason for withhold
ing the honor-was certainly novel course OF
proceeding.
Harvard is pungng deeper and yet deeper in
the miro
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

EsE~ The following named gentlemen were
admitted on Friday 10 practice in the Court of
Claims
W. II. +. Gustng, Of Iowa A. II. Evans OF
Washington; Joseph l.. Williams, of Tennessee f;
J. ii. Peters, of Washington; Richard X. Meade
Of Virginia John S. Pendleton of Virginia :
Thomas M. Blount, OF Florida; Ezra W. Dean,
Of New York; N. G. Fowle, Of Washington !;
Abram Wahewan, Of New York; Timothy Fitch
OF New York; Erastus T. Montague, of Virginia
John Osborne Sargent. OF New York; Nathan
Sargent Of New York Joseph Howard OF
Cincinnati, Ohio; s. S. Baxter. OF Richmond
Virginia; Israel Williams, of Dayton, Ohio Rich
ard T. Birchell of Virginia; William II. Miller of
OHIO; Joseph j. Coombs, Of Ohio; Charles w
Downing, of Washington Samuel L. Lewis, OF
virginia; Charles II. Stewart, of Washington /:
Joseph Bryan, of Alabama Samuel f. Vinton OF
Ohio; Joseph B. Stewart, ofLousville, Kentucky;
Richard ;. Coke, OF Washington; John II. Rock
well, of Connecticut; J. NJ. Carlisle, Of Washington ;
John n. Craig, Of Washington Charles Albert OF
Washington Robert G.. Schenck, Of DAYTON,
Ohio; John ii. McCulchen, OF Washington
Joseph I. Stevens, OF Washington Joseph H.
Bradley, Of Washington; Luke Lea, Of Washing.
ton William Il. Webb, Of Washington; William
M. Merrick, Of Washington Richard H. Clarke,
OF Washington; M. Thompson, of Washington
Samuel Chiffon, OF Washington f p. Stanton. OF
Washington; Charles +. Sherman, Alahama N.
Titus Wakeman, New York. Nathan Sargent,
Jouu ySoh, NlHTylhnd, w llltam
H. Philip, Washington B. B. French, Of Wash
ington William Hunt, OF Washington and A. II.
Lawrence, Of Washington.
The following gentlemen were sworn
attorneys Of the court on Saturday morning.
Aaron Haight Palmer Washington Walter s.
Coke, Georgetown; John S. Edwards, Washing.
ton Samuel 9. Reid jr., New York; John w
Allen, Ohio John Fitch, Troy, New York; James
T Strother, Virginia; Vespasian Ellis Washing
ton l.. G. Brandeburg, Pennsylvania.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

The Kansas Legislature met on the 2Ist ult
Thomas Johnson, Of the Methodist Mission, was
elected president Of the council, and Richard r
Pease, president pro tenn; J. A. Holdernan, sec
rotary; Mr. Grover, assistant secretary; Daniel
> Stringiellow, Speaker Of the House; Mr. Lille
was chosen clerk, and Mr. Martin assistant clerk
All the members were admitted 70 their seat.
upon certificates from the Governor. Ii was sup.
posed the Legislature would adjourn to the
Methodist Mission on the eth inst
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

~ The New Hampshire Legislature adj
Journed on the l4th instant, after passing the
strong antl-savcry resolutions offered last week
by Mr. Tappan. The prominent acts Of the ses-
sion have been the remodeIlng Of the judiciary
and consequent change Of all the judges the
redistricting Of the State senatorial districts and
the passage Of prohibtory law.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
"THE SPECTATo y
Weekly journal Published Mt wash
ingtOn City.

HE undersigned propose to commence
Il about the first OF June next, IN the City OF
Washington, the publication oil weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people Of the United
Staes. lis columns will contain full digest oil
the news of the day, foreign aud domestic;
weekly review OF finance and the markets;
synopsis of the proceedings OF Congress during
It's session tables Of election returns the impor-
tant political action OF state Legislatures, and Of
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 Of the Executive Departments To-
geiher with weekly list Of new patents, will be
found IN It's columns. large portion of lis
space will be devoted 10 light literature original,
and selected. Its location al the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always to.
procure the latest and most reliable information
public affairs
II Is the intention Of The undersigned 10 make
The SPECTATOR an acceptable vister 10 every
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sumo on any occasion the position OF 4 parIiZau
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as occasion may qure-always keeping carefully
IN view the interests of the country growing our
OF foreign well as domestic affairs
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on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages of matter making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages Each volume will be ac
companied by full and compile index 10 lis con.
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

IL The newspapers announce that 1.-THE
Hon. l.. y Waldo, Commissioner Of Pensions
has decided TO accept the appointment Of Judge
OF the Supreme Court Of Connecticut u which
he was recently elected BY the State Legislature,
and will retire from Office at Washington about
the first Of NEXT month. y
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

DEMOCRATIC INFANTRY-Mrs. Huffman Of Page
county, Virginia, has named her three boys,
which recently made their advent ut the same
time, after Wise, Faulkner and Splitter. The first
and second of these names will be recognised by
the public generally the last is The name of the
delegate elect from Page county.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
BAD NEWS FOR KNOw-NoTHlNGIsM
AND wuIGERy.

James B. Clay, son Of Henry Clay, and for
mery Minister to Portugal under The Taylor adj
ministraton, has taken the stump in Kentucky,
it is said, in opposition TO the American party.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

STRAfED OR STOLEN from the Fcsti-
~ val, at Bladensburg, on the night OF Tuesday
last, DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, white star in the forehead and marked
on the back with saddle pinch the said mare had
saddle on. Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she can be found will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as a re-
ward JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rnsshurg princa Canr1as r. Ma.,.innl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

I'D Just received from sherif7s sale in Rhila.
delphia, very large lot Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Fabers Pencils, Mathe
matical Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope.
Paper Inkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE
No 4DS Seventh S,reet
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
NEGRO POLITICIANS.

We learn from one of our exchanges that there
are FIVE THOUSAND NEGRO KNow-NorHNes IN
Nrw YoRK
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

COOP APPoINTMENT-Th New York Jou,,,ol
Of Commerce says:
Lieutenant Lyman Bissell, who has recently
received his commission from President Pierce
as first Lieutenant in one of the four additional
regiments organized by recent act of Congress
for the better defence OF our western frontiers has
been ordered on duty TO Fort Monroe, Point
Comfort, Virginia. Lieutenant Bissell went 10
Mexico, during the late war, as Lieutenant in
one Of the New England volunteer companies,
and served in all the principal battles, during
which Time. he was promoted 10 captaincy for
his bravery. Soon after he returned TO New
Haven, Connecticut, his native place, aud was
appointed chief ofpoice ofthat city, which station
he has filed for the last xix years with great
efficiency and satisfaction 10 his feow.citizens.
His appointment is credtable alike TO himself and
10 President Pierce
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
i oNGwORrH,s Native Wines and Bran

IL dies. Il have Just received and keep con.
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy
These Wines made from the pure Juice OF the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage IN use. u. J0ST, Agent,
Also Importer and Dealer in all kinds OF Wines.
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
SHIRTSl SHIRTS!i SHIRTSM
IVA MI. III. EAIIIk NER The n,,l,. -.

NV VT Tt TNUINNEN, the Only pfhCllcaI
w Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members of Congress-
aud strangers, that by leaving their measures at his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made of
the best material and warranted 10 ft in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser to invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
viii, on trial, admit their superiority
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and AZ streets, south side.
+. S.-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30-eod1m Union and Star1
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

NEW EDITION or DICKENs's Conn
IN plete Works.-The complete Works Of
Charles Dckins, in five volumes price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam The Avenger by
Mrs. Emma D. E. N. souhworih paper ST.,
bound 81 25.
The Pickwick Papers, complete, so cents
Just published, and for sale al
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
May ~ Bookstore. near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

"ORk, or Plenty TO DO and Hours to
wv DO II, by M. M Brewster, LIST and I'd series
rs cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition OF the l03d Psalm, Nv
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents
Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton, Bari, = study Tor
young men.
GRAY az BAILANTYNE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

May 81, 1855.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

The TOO early lost" Miss Landon LEFT as legacy
to the world, portfolio Of unpublished poems,
one Of which is the following touching, and beau
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

AUG. r. HARVEY & co.
WASHINGTON Cry, April I3, 1855
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-28

.te great, ~ rsoidi,y r,f,inx al Efforts b qusseh 4,
The boo, rod shout 900 b4ts Of cotton 10 d, aai
~ precauoo, Captain Bogher prohibited ths o.
OF Gre 10 The CO Stove. Il as ibogghE the FIRE va.
conn ubioaied from the pipe Of deck pvteDgAr.
Most Of the passengers and cr~ cans 10 in The
A'gonsut. The o.pisin snf clerk got of OF ntr a.
Evarsvile 10 60 n CtDciobsi by raiross. The boat
vas ovped in tbs port ADD worth fully s25 900 ras
boat AFTER she I'd irsi landed Golconds bgrusl
htr lioes 0cse sod hJs'eo niles DO the
river and sArk peaI Ray CITY IN deep water. Toe
upper works har b. en- hlrnc 10 the waters eiae Aa6
when The High FLYER pssss1 up, soon sfe', the
Chsres.on hid forever disappeared fro the fse OF
the ~s;ers IL va. thOosl th.' deck passenger and
one of the crew sere lest thossh nothing dcuite
known.
Astt G burning bca' diftat down a'ooz tho Illinois
shore her so e. pct Ere % t1e tree 10 many plscss
which we're still burning when the High Flyer cane
up An fort WAS ms1e by tie c'eg % secure the
bost 10 the shore by her ohsiu-csbs hu she s7tsd
her Ines before they could n.sk- The chain fast.
Louisville Courier, .5-h
TTs SrEAN FRIGArE RoANoKE-We learn tbs.
information WAS yesterday r-ceiv ID =, the Navy De-
psTtueD in communication from the cpmln .ld an.
Of The Navy Yard ~ Norfolk tn he secretary of u
Macy, 10 the flee, thst she reports heretoto e crcu-
LATED in relation 10 eStensive iniae having occqrrei
TO this frgata in launching, altogether in ,orrec,
ard hat she is in perfect orcer II appears that shs
had been csulked preparatory % laanchog prior 10
the hrup ion Of the yeo fever a, that station, and
that the subsequent opeuIg OF her seams per Mite
TIE irbowrp of wser to sIcn extent IS 10 indu "a
lie belief that she bad sas ained s~ious damage.
ks. ILtslhSeneer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-28
MARINE AFFAIRS.

Prom Oar Own Correspondent.
TUcKER1oS, Tuesday, Dec. % 1855.
4 SCuooHER A.HORE.-Tbe schooner Ward, Capt.
jackson from New York for Philsdelphs, osms
ashore on Little Egg Hs.bor Shoal, yesterday with
her mtnm,st lost. she Ia in good condition at pres.
en-. and is .key 10 be saved Her cargo 10 100 kegs
Of powder, all Of which il .iiIl in good order
BUKErsG OF TIE CH.EIFsTOS-LIyEs Lo,r We
briefly mentioned in Tie Courier yest .rday the de-
strucon of The Memphis packet Charleston by FIVE in
the Ohio River. Wele.n from Capt. Mclean of tho
Argcnaut, iro1 ST. Louis who brought up the passen
gers Of TIE unfortunate boat that she eau 1t Ore Ia
the etgire room On Friday ght just tclov olconds,
while under way, aid in the course oil five minutes
was completely enveloped in dsmes. The oost frtu-
na.ey was running close 20 shore and she pro np
y lancGd, made fast with hne, and the passengers
snd crew ell saved With the exception Of free negro
fireman, from ChciS nat who was lost, either burned
or jumped overheard.
The flames OF the burning boat spread Win s1cn
Ispdlty hat but few passengers saved their baggage
The olosk attempted G the money and papers
In The iron safe but only able to save ooe pAckags
OF money belonging to q passenger. All the money,
books and other vausbes belonging 10 the boat were
lt,t The fire originated among the cotton stored ia
tie rgine room aud when rst discovered was apDXr-
aty no larger than mans hand, but it spread With
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-28

MlIIIse or A HrsBASD AND WIFE USpEU PR
PtrNISG CIRCUN ,TANCF, In the Spring OF 1872,
ErJth Presby, then young and sth etc farmer re-
sidirg in Northern ew.Hampshire, married 10
Matilda Wheat biusaing uaoop. The second nj ght
Of ttir marriage they qus1reied aud continued 70
Go daily, though they lived together uut the year
l-i9, when PI6sby suddenly cissppeared--no one
II ew whore. Four children blessed their union the
Clcest of which, Mllard, the main stay OF his
% her end Der little oDes. Duing these long ELK
years Il mother and con managed TO gain 4 ,ubsist
eIce and Gay last week b. siLess calling The
TO os city he ret in the 81 Get aperson who accosted
him. irqunDg if his rsme was not Pfesbyl lie re-
pied that it was, when his int1rocutor said: Well,
IL tuppose ! am your father" huch exclamation
many Lau-a IT qures followed, when bis fsther In
vtCd The soc &c bic hoUe "What home y said tue
son. ooh replied the "a her VITA unbla.hing efrost-
cry, al .orgo: to tel ycu ha, was marred again.
msnicd woman u that got acquainted with q.
Lowell, in l.i9." Snotheriug his inclination hs
rel aired with bis father to lis home. lie remsned
tlere u rec days, but on Mopday afternoon met his
mother at the Boston Railroad oepot-he having IT,
Termed her by mail Of his adventure and ciecoveres
here-snd with her visited Squire Cole at the Police
Court. warrant for dCserivn ard failure to support
bis wife he enabled 10 Co. vas served upon Mr..
Prosby, by Police Officer Il. Smith, and tte traant
busbaI and bgsmist trough. before the n1sishae
Who after examining the case required bonds for the
protection Of Mrs p, but as L" my lord" could not
produce ntm he ~as sent TO Jail, where be nov re-
rans Albany Argus, DeA 81.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-28

Editorial VALEDICToRr Western editor WIZ
draws from his profession in the following rsledictoy
The unde signed retires from the editorial eaa aa,
with the complete conviction that all u vanity TIL
the hour be started his paper to the present TINE,
has heen solicited TO lie uoou every given hnrt
cant member having told wnoeson truth wfnoo'
6iminLng his subscription lat, or making an e1eay
tnoer iheso circumstances OF tnal, snd nMs 70
thorough contempt for himssis be retires o'''
recruit his moral constitution
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-28

prosessiops Of fidelity 50 that principle, pochessa
the sfreEt
I Information has been received here Of sn e1sen
1--WE movement 10 Mr.. Barrison's Dis,ric. Ia Ohio.
REQUESTING him ~ reign for failing to represent
the true sentiment Of HE constituency. Ii this
pan we're pursued in rg.rd to some Others, it
mis- ht instruct them in duty which nov seems
but inpre'ectly comprehended. INDEX.