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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

indemnity for the past as well as security for
the future. This would oppose an insuperable
obstacle to any successful mediation by this
or any other government.
But it is contended by the advocates Of this
measure, that the United States are person
ally interested and politically involved in the
existing European war, and that, from motives
Of self interest," they should interpose to termi.
nate it. To sustain this opinion, it is urged
that the loss Of wealth and of human life incl
dent to such contest, injuriously affects this
country, by checking enterprise and withdraw.
ing from the peaceful pursuits Of labor those
who are engaged actively in the war. This is
truly broad view, but its breadth is that OF
the gold foil, which is attenuated and extended
at sacrifice Of its strength.
But let US look for moment from theory to
facts. What is the evil effect produced upon
the United States by the existence of this war?
Is il to be found in an injury to our CONNER
cial relations? There has never been a time
when our commerce was in more fourishing
condition. The great cotton interest, which
would be more apt than any other to feel the
consequences Of the war, has not suffered nor
languished. The high prices received for our
grain, and the prosperity of the great agricul.
tural interest of the United States, even in spite
the monetary crisis in the country, are in some
degree attributable to the very war which it is
contended is injurious to our country. We wish,
on this subject, to be clearly understood. We
would not have it supposed that continuance
Of disaster with other nations should be with us
cause for rejoicing. Such, indeed, would be o
selfish feeling unworthy an enlightened nation.
But we have adverted to these facts to show
that the advocates of mediation cannot rest
their defense of this measure upon the ground
that the existence of this war is prejudicial to
the interests of this country.
We leave the subject here. We may return
at some future day to its examination. In the
meantime, we conclude by the expression Of
our belief, that the mediation Of the United
States can be productive Of no good, that the
trial by battle is the best as it is the most an
cient umpirage between nations, and that our
wisest and most dignifed position, as country,
is an attitude of strict neutrality and non-inter
ference.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-lmproved Ar
rangements for Travel Important
Changes of Schedulei!


The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail-
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting
as il does, by short and direct line, the Balt-
tmore and Ohio Railroad with all portions of the
West (and North and SouthwestD gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
in that direction On and after Monday, Novem-
Der 27, 1854, the trains will be run as follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. M, instead of at o'clock as hereto
fore, except on Sunday) and arriving at Wheeling
at 40 a. m.-Second-The EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. M, instead of at p. m, hereto
fore, and running through to Wheeling in about 7
hours, reaching there at 10 Is a, m. This train
will stop at Washington Junction, Sykesville
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Feterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsvile only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the of the Central Ohs Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky Toledo,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago ST. Louis etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day. while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navgable for steamers between Wheeling and
Welsville, by leaving Baltimore in The Mail Train
al am
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol.
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 80 p. m,
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at 1145 p. m. reaching Baltimore at 7
p m.
u Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, St. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage Of water will admit
III Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning this train leaves
Wheeling at 1lA5 midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a. m, and arrives at Baltimore at 7pm.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at p. m, daily, Except Sunday,) ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick al a. M arriving at Baltimore at IL 30,
noon.
THE ELLICoTT'S MILLS ACCoMMoDA.
TlON will be run daily, except Sunday 81 as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at q. m. and d m.
Leave Ellicos Mills at 7.30 a. m. and $50 p. m.
Dec ID.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
NEW BOOK, ILLUSTRATIVE OF
THE INSTITUTION OF sLAyERY-
"THE FAILURE OF FREE sOCI-

Books, like water and lard, are plentiful in
this fruitful country. But we are too fast q
people to produce many well thought and well
reasoned books. Besides, we are too com.
Portable, too well fed and we'll clad to encounter
the labors, the fatigues, and the drudgery OF
authorship. 1t requires as well the pinch Of
necessity as the fire Of genius to build up
solid and great literature. It is only when
population is dense, competition strong, and
the avocations, trades, and professions of life
are overstocked, that intellect seeks authorship
as its business. 1t is true that the young, fresh
sensitive, but ambitious mind often makes its
first essay, by producing book. But this is
an indulgence, luxury, a rapture, and, as
might be expected, such essays, from want Of
reflection and preparation, usually fall still
born from the press. What was an indulgence,
becomes curse, and what was rapture, be-
comes misery. 1t is seldom that man in this
country becomes an author after he has reached
middle life, unless he has made hit in his
youth. However, we do not design writing an
essay ON authorship. 1t is only our purpose to
present few remarks on work that has Just
been issued from the press.
We refer to volume entitled "Socialogy
for the South, or the Failure Of Free Society,""
This work is from the press of A. Morris,
Richmond, Virginia, and from the pen Of
George Fitzhugh, esq, of Port Royal Virginia.
1t has received most fattering notice at the
hands of many Of the leading journals Of Vir-
ginia, and many extracts have been made
from it, in order to illustrate its character.
This book is a mine of thought and maga-
zine of ideas. Its main object seems to be the
illustration of the necessity for, and the ad-
yantages Of, slavery. 1t treats the subject alb
stractly, scripturally, historically, and practi-
cally, and presents all the arguments and sta
tistics of the subject in a concise, original, and
striking manner. To all the conclusions of
the author we do not assent, but in his leading
ideas we fully concur. He has presented to
the public well-written book, learned book,
an able book. There are ideas enough in it for
a library. That it will be generally read and
well received, the good opinion we have Of our
countrymen, forces us to believe.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
Rr Sick Headache Remedy.

III Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recentlyofered
TO the public is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af-
aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his "rem-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so longneeded, has atractedthe attention
ofal sufferers from headache who have heard Of it..
From our own knowledge Of Dr. Eastman's char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor il receives, and that il will
prove te be great benefit to all who may give il
a trial.--Lynn Ne1cs December 90, 1853.
For sale in Washington by 2. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

1TWe have received from the publishers,
Messrs De Witt and Davenport, a handsomely
bound volume, entitled Humanity in the
E. II. Chapin, of New York. 1t is much com.
plimented for its brilliancy of description,
chasteness of language, and its moral and
religious spirit. We have not read it, and can.
not therefore pronounce on its merits The
author is certainly man of talents, and of a
high order of eloquence. The volume is for
sale at Frank Taylors.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
MASSACHUSETTS LEG1sLAruRE.

The Boston Post of the Sd instant, says
"The legislature win assemble in the State.
house this morning, at ten o'clock, for organi.
zation, having completed which, they will pro-
ceed, with the governor and staff, to the Old
South church, under escort Of the Independent
Cadets, Colonel Amory, where the election
sermon will be delivered by Rev. s. X. Lo-
throp, Of this city. Solomon Freeman, Of
Brewster, is the candidate for councillor. re-
commended by the Know.nothing convention
at Yarmouth. Candidates were also desig.
mated for sheriff, register of probate, &C., in
case the policy of removal shall prevail
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
Apr 2

ES- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR-
ATlNG CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and OF ply
sical prostration, genital debility, nervous affec-
tion, &c, &c, are fully described in another col
umn Of this paper, to which the reader is referred.
So per bottle, bottles for S5, six bottles for IS,
Sic per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
aine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 8 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. II. GILMAN, Washington, d. C.
CANDY IL HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL IL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

GILMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism 1t seldom, if ever, fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by z. d. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as to its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. 1t was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used for such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast MAY %
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
ITO Members of Congress, Strangers so-

VNO Members of Congress, Strangers So
i Journng in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me 10 call your attention 10 my large and su.
perior stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
which will be made up to order at the shortest mo-
tlce, and in such style as cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal TO those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
VIM, III. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd ST, No. ass
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. W.H.S.
Dec 9 2aw3wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

D4- The Sacramento (Cal.) Union pub.
fishes detailed account of the loss of life and
property on the Plains obtained from reliable
sources, which appeal powerfully to Congress
for aid and defense from Indian craft and vio-
lence. 1t says: Thousands of horses have
been stolen during the past summer from emf.
grants, and thousands Of cattle and sheep killed
by treacherous and hostile Indians. Unless
Government steps forward and establishes a
line of forts on the emigrant road to California,
the immigration to the State next year will be
greatly reduced, and confined principally to
men. No man would williogly trust his wife
and children to such perils from savage attacks
as have been encountered by the emigrants the
past season."
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR
AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF
NEW YORK.

AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF
NEW YORK.
The New York Mirror Of the Sd instant
says:
"The Inauguration Of Governor Clark and
Lieutenant Governor Raymond, took place at
the Capital, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
Ex-Governor Seymour accompanied Governor
Clark and staff to the platform, and made a
brief, but eloquent retiring speech, to which
Governor Clarke feelingly responded. The
Lieutenant Governor was called for but Mr..
Raymond did not come forward Three cheers
were then given for the outgoing and the in.
coming Governor. The whole affair was con.
Quoted pleasantly and in good order.
"The Legislature organized at noon. The
Senate remains rs at the last session, with the
exception Of Lieutenant Governor Raymond as
President, in place Of Ex- Lieutenant Governor
Church. There is one vacancy in Senate,
caused by the election Of Mr.. Clark to the Gov
ernorship. Lieutenant Governor Raymond
addressed the Senate briefly in reference to his
position and duties on taking the chair.
Twenty-Five Senator'S we're present, and six
absent.
"The Assembly organized, (l2l members
present. by the election OF the following officers
for Speaker, Mr.. Littlejohn, (whig,) by -76
votes, over Ambrose Stevens, TX. N y 81 votes
Mr. Littlejohn made brief speech on taking
the chair. Richard U. Sherman, (Whig,) was
elected Clerk by 7S vetes, over Albert T. Ed.
gerton, who got 30 votes. Byron Ellsworth
Chatauque) was elected SergeantatArms
II. Groesbeck, (Monroe,) Samuel Hall ALBANY
and VIM. Burtis IN. W were elected Door.
keeper and First and Second Assistant Door.
keepers. A motion by G. G. Leigh, that the
olergymen Of Albany who are pastors Of organ
lied congregations be invited to open, in rota-
ton, the daily sittings with prayer, was voted
down.
GAS soon as the two houses were organized
the Governor sent his message. The docu-
ment is spoken well Of generally by our contem.
poraries, though by some it is considered as re-
-pressiye in its suggestions to mercantile and
monied interests"
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

WIDow's LAMKNT.--The Shasta Courier has
the subjoined experience Of an Oregon widow
during her sojourn on the Pacific coast
have indeed been most unfortunate, both of
my arms are slightly palsied, each OF my legs have
been broken; my health is generally bad, have
had four husbands in my time, but they all up and
died, poor things and | had four yoke Of oxen,
and the cussed Indians stole and eat them.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
Nntifts.
The best Article ever

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
dILMhN'e LIQUID HAIR DYE instunlansuusy
changes the hair 10 brilliant jet Black or glossy
BroDn, which IS permanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for it
neuer Jails.--Boaon Post.
For sale by z. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washin gton eity
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
Eotal ann Yerspnal.
Report Of the Commissioner OF public

| Report Of the Commissioner OF Public
Buildings.-We are in the receipt Of copy Of
this document which possesses much interest.
| Major b. B. French, the Commissioner, as ap-
| pears from his statement 10 Congress, expended
from January TO June 80, 1854, the sum OF $685.
OOS 80. The largest items were, towards the
erection Of the west wing Of the Patent Office,
74,455; lighting Pennsylvania avenue, the Capt.
tol, Presidents House, &c, Sll,233; and inn
provement Of square south of the Presidents
House, $7,l93.
The Commissioner says that unless Congress
think proper TO establish some other crossing
place over the Potomac than the Long Bridge, an
expenditure of from five TO ten thousand dollars
will be necessary within another year 10 keep the
bridge in proper order for the immense travel
that passes over il. He expresses the hope that
Congress may see fit to make an appropriation OF
ten thousand dollars for the casual repairs of the
three bridges owned by the United States.
AS to the Improvement of the grounds south OF
the Presidents House, he says they now in
| a good condition, and that there will be many
thousand trees and shrubs planted in them, SO
that, before another year, they will begin to as
sumo beautiful appearance.
After rendering an account of his official pro-
ceedings, he mentions such particular improve
ments as appear 10 him to be worthy of congress
| onal favor, and such as have been called espe-
| cially TO his attention by individuals, or by the
city authorities Among these are the erection OF
seawall to protect the public mall west and south
| Of the National Washington Monument, the ex-
pense Of which is estimated at twelve thousand
| dollars enclosing with an iron fence the triangu-
| lar space on Pennsylvania avenue on which the
| western market-house recently stood; and re-
moving the old, dilapidated engine-house of the
| Franklin Fire Company, from the triangular space
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets, and enclosing the space with
an iron fence, and improving il the cost Of this
would be about six thousand dollars, He suggests
| a very important improvement as il is regarded
| not only by him. but by all who have examined
| it-south Of the Presidents House. It is 10 re-
move the stone wall which now forms the south
ern boundary Of the park, from fifteen to twenty
feet further south TO reduce the height Of il about
two feet; to erect it an eliipsis, with radius
| of about two thousand eight hundred feet run
ming from Fifteenth street TO Seventeenth street
| placing an iron>fence upon the WALL and removing
| the present east and west gateways QUITO Fif-
teenih and Seventeenth streets. This improve
ment would give to the grounds. south Of the
house an appropriate finish, and would cost about
| $4,000.
| We are glad TO perceive that while the ener-
getic Commissioner discharges his. duty with
strict fidelity TO the United States, he is at the
same time mindful of the interests Of the city OF
| Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
UTEBsTER and his Master Pieces, by

:" EBSTER and his Master Pieces, by
w Rev. B. F. TeiIl, author of Hungary and
Kossuth.
Poems Of the Orient, by Byard Taylor.
Swell Life at Sea, or Fun, Frigates, and Yatch-
ing, collection Of National Yarns from the Log
Book Of Younster OF the MISS.
High Life in New York, byJonathan Slick, esq,
of Weathersield, Connecticut.
Leaves from the Tree Igdrasyl, by Martha Rus
sell.
Just received and for sale BY
Novs X. FARNHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
TOHN ii. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c

- Dealer In Wine. Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Haf and Sixth streets, has received 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.
A 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., 1855-01-05

Floating Castles.-We learn that our old
friend, Edward ID. Tippet, has returned TO the city
from the North, bringing.w him the model OF a
navigating balloon, to carry freight and passen.
gers-his own invention. A day or two ago we
saw Mr.. Pennington about town. He claims TO
have discovered the true principles Of successful
arial navigation, but has never been abst to take
flight in such contrivance! Mr.. Rufus Porter,
with the industry of beaver, is still working on
his float and saloon" in this city. 1t may be,
that these navigating-balloon geniuses are going
TO hold convention for the benefit of science and
OF themselves. We are becoming impatient for a
trip through and above the clouds!
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

The Journeymen House Carpenters held a
meeting at the City Hail. on Wednesday night,
TO take means for preventing the hiring of Peni-
tentary convicts TO ce,tain contractors and car
penters, TO the detriment of honest mechanics.
committee was appointed to wait on the Sec
retary Of the Interior in relation 10 the subject.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

New YORK, Jan. -Cotton-The market is dull.
Flour-Prces a trife lower Sales of 5000
barrels good Ohio at SO 81 @ SO 81. Southern
lower. Sales Of l. 800 barrels at 50 81 a SO 81.
Wheat-The market is firm. Southern white
So 05 IA So 20.
Pork The market Is duh. Sales Of mess at
$12 05 az $12 Is.
Beef-The market is dull, with declining ten
dency. Country mess beef IS 75@$l1 25.
Lard.-Prices are unchanged with moderate
business at previous rates.
Whisky.-Prices are unchanged business is
very dull.
NEW ORLEANS, January 2.-The advices per
steamer Atlantic reached here to day, after bust
ness hours. The sales Of cotton to-day amounted
TO 1000 bales. New shoulders are selling al 2.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

judiciary Reform.--It seems that the oppo
nents Of the bill which recently passed the House
of Representatives, providing for an organization
Of the eourts of the District Of Columbia, and 10
reform and improve the laws thereof, are procur.
ing signatures TO memorial to be presented to
the Senate, praying that the same may be rejected
"They further pray that Congress will pass such
laws as they may deem expedient, authorizing a
convention Of the people of the District Of Colum.
bia to prepare and repor, code of laws 10 Con.
gress for the future government of this District,
after the same shall have been submitted TO and
approved by Congress"
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

lust received. per schooner Mist
u $50 wholes, halves, and quarter boxes Rasins
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
2 bales Almonds
4 cases Preserved Chow-Chow
do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jellies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
casks Currants
2 cases Sardines
10 bbls. Cranberres
SO baskets Bordeaux and Marsei!les Oil
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner nh and ID streets.
Dec 12--1weodif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

CHAMPAGNE wines, Brandies, Ales, &c.
~ Just received, direct from the importers
so baskets Pipers & Hiedsick S Co.'S Cham.
ar. casks Chateau Bernard Brandy
do Maret " Co.'s dark do
l do London Dock do
10 casks Scotch Aie and London Porter
dozen Maraschino Cordial
4 do Curacao do
kegs Dutch Herring
kegs extra fine Chewing Tobacco
20 half chests Of very superior aualitv Gun.
powder, Imperial, and Young Hyson Teas
For sale by WIN. LINTON.
Corner nh aud d streets
Dec l2-iweof
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

DIR. Baird will deliver lecture at the Smith
sonian Institution this evening, taking, for his
theme, 1.-THE present war in Europe" The in
erest Of the subjec, will doubtless attract largo
auditory