davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
From travelling Correspondent
KINGSTON, Jamaica,
Th,rodory noo 90 lQS1

IuuISudy, DcS. 20, lOot. J s
The condition of this island is the reverse Of
gratifying. The whole colony is in rapid de-
cline. Even the English planters themselves
have given up all hope Of improvement. The
free negroes are no longer inclined to work for
the whites, and the coolies recently introduced
into the island, by whom it was proposed to
replace the negroes, cannot support the climate
Of Jamaica. The deficit in the finances of this
colony is frightully increasing, and has again
rendered necessary a considerable increase Of
the import duties. The expectation of native
products, principally of coffee and sugar, is
likewise decreasing with every year, as is shown
by the official papers on the commerce Of
Jamaica presented to Parliament, as follows
In the year lS49-'50, the export of sugar
from the island of Jamaica amounted to 36,995
hogsheads, 5,046 tierces, and 1920 barrels
and that Of coffee to 7, ,l27, $50 pounds. In the
year 1928, the export Of sugar decreased
to 25,752 hogsheads, 3,2l4 tierces, and 1887
barrels, and that of coffee to 5,037,6 pounds
Rum decreased from l5, ,436 puncheons in 1852,
to l0,348 puncheons in 1853. In the year
1928, the import of -four was 5S,927 bar
rels; and in the year lS53-'54, it amounted
only to 29,Oll barrels. Rice decrease from
1866 bags in lS52-'53, to 1891 bags in
lS53-'54.
DIR. Hamilton, whose extensive coffee plan
tation on the heights Of the Blue Mountains
have recently visited, and who sends the best
colonial coffee to the English market, assured
me that he is actually working at a loss. In
the capital of Kingston, once the rival Of Ha
vana, almost one fourth Of the houses are now
standing vacant and abandoned, and its streets
look deserted. The free negro population, to-
gether with a growing dislike for labor, are
becoming more ard more impudent and cor
rupt in morals. Il is very desolating sight
for the philanthropist to see how little eman
cipaton has yet improved the lot of the ne
groes. The complaints and opinions on that
subject are almost unanimous, even from quite
impartial quarters. This free British colony
is going down in proportion as the Spanish
West Indian slave colony Of Cuba is rising in
prosperity and riches. From Martinique and
Gaudaloupe the accounts in respect to the me-
groes are as desolating as those from jamaica
but there more hope is entertained Of acclima
ting the coolies. As long as protection for the
French colonial sugar is maintained in France,
these islands are more likely to prosper. In
Martinique the negroes have retired in masses
from the plantations, preferring the cultivation
Of the plantain tree, for their own account, to
the more painful labor on the sugar estates
The remotest future Of the West Indies seems
destined to suffer from the unjust and unnatu-
raj introduction Of the African race, which ap
pears not at all tit for western civilization.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING at reduced
III Prices.-As the season is advanced we have
determined TO sell offthc remaining portion Of our
winter stock at greatly reduced prices therefore
gentlemen wishing TO consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoats, Talmas, dress, frock and busi
ness Coats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants vel
vet, silk, satin and merino Vests Undershrts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find our present variety 10 be as
well assorted as in the beginning of the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL IL STEPHENS,
Jan la 322 Pa. av. next 10 Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Lieutenant General Scott

Lieutenant General Scotia Washington
letter writer says that upon the passage Of the bill
creating the Office Of Lieutenant General Colonel
Preston drove 10 the War Department, where he
announced the intelligence TO General Scott. The
General dropped his head for a moment, and tears
were seen trickling down his cheek. His reply
worthy Of his fame, and was precisely as fol-
lows
"Let no man say, hereafter, that his country is
ungrateful TO one who has served her faithfully"
Baltimore American.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Nature and NV Heart,

The tend'rest flower bedrenched with rain,
Still lifts its head and smiles again
When morning light dispes the cloud
Which lately thundered fast and loud,
And thou, my heart, be as the flower.
The little stream, with crystal flow,
BY some rude storm doth murky grow,
And angry rushes, dark and fast,
Yet soon will clear and calm at last,
And thou, my heart, learn from the stream
The mighty oak, at winters blast,
Strips off its leaves, and limbs, and mast,
And stands type Of mute despair;
But blooms again with vernal air,
And thou, my heart be as the oak,
Old oceans tide, in tempest driven,
Lashes the shore and cries to Heaven
In fearful woe, in fury wild;
But soon is still as nesting child;
And thou, my heart, learn from the sea.
The flower, The stream, the oak, the sea-
All have their times of gloom and glee,
To them there comes at last relief
But sonis ne'er find surcease of grief;
Then thou, my heart, learn TO submit.
All nature has some fitting balm
To heal, renew, refresh, or calm,
But there are hearts whose ceaseless woe
Solace or calm can never know;
Then thou, my heart learn to endure.
Cast up thy gaze from earthly things
Deem sorrow good; to thee il brings
Promise of life when Nature dies,
For Natures voice forever cries
Oh bruised heart, trust God alone
A. ]. C.
RICHMOND, November, 1854
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
vI,HIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE. that the orr

Il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant No
s,96S, for 1881 acres, issued on the 22d Septem.
Der, lS4l, in the name Of Ann Bronaugh one OF
the heirs OF Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line, has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made to the General Land Office, for the issue o.
SCRIPT on duplicate Of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4th section of the rules and regulations
Of said Office dated November 10th, 1852
THOMAS BRONAUGH
For himself and the other heirs of Ann Bronaush.
Nov 29-cw3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
FINE WATCHES & RICH JEW ELRY.

FINE WATCHES a. RICH JEWELRY.
H o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue between
LIZ A and 9th Streets has just returned from
the north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
ers tor sale the same, at wholesale retail, much
cheaper than goods Of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section Of country. Please call
his store sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention paid to the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Hollingsworlh. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Medals from FRANCO for Americans.-I

July last. il will be remembered, the French
steamer Chimere put into Norfolk, having great
many Of her crew suffering from yellow fever,
where every attention was paid TO the patients by
the chief surgeon of the naval hospital, DR.. I.
Williamson, and also by DR.. James Harrison. The
French government having been made aware Of
their praiseworthy conduct, by decree Of January
nh, DR.. Williamson has been rewarded with
gold medal OF the largest size, and DR.. Harrison
with another gold medal Of honor, OF first class.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

James Russell Lowell, the poet, has been
elected TO succeed Professor Longfellow in Hsr-
ward College, as Professor Of modern languages
and bellies letters.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Hon. paulus PowelI.-The Richmond En-

Hon. PauIus Powell.--The Richmond En-.
gniro is requested by this gentleman TO state that
but for absence, he would have voted in favor Of
the ant. Know.nothing resolutions in the House
Of Representatives. or course he would, Who
ever knew Paulus Powell to fail in his duty to his
country his parry, or HIMSELF Mr.. Powell has
TOO much intelligence 10 be fooled by Know
nothingsm, and too much Independence of char.
cter 10 evade the expression Of his opinions
tLynehburg Republican.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

Hon. N. G.. Upham, Of New York, United
States commissioner OF claims in London, arrived
with his family in the steamer at New York.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

TUST received, per schooner Mist
u $50 wholes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisins
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
bales Almonds
cases Preserved Chow-Chow
4 do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jelies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
casks Currants
cases Sardines
10 bbls Cranberres
SO baskets Bordeaux and Marsei!les Oil
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner 7th and ID streets
Dec 12-lweodif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

w - ~ car, on Saturday, the 10Th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington. 4
Gentleman's Overcoat, which was wrapped in q
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top OF trunk; also, a new Leather Stray
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 The
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion 10 represent 10 the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad on this route that for the com
Tort OF passengers and security of baggage an in
creased responsibility should be required of their
agents.
Any communication addressed 10 the Office Of
National InteHigencer will be received and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will he
na'd Nov 26-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Artists Models at Rome.


am good deal interested and amused by
the professional models who most do congre-
gate" on the great fight Of steps leading up TO
the Trinita d Monti from the Piazza di Spangi.
There are often to be seen picturesque and va
ried groups, and single figures of striking char
acter. Handsome peasant women, with charm
ing brown babies-wild long haired boys from
the mountains-raven.bear young men, and
snowy headed old men.and coquettish Young
girls, with flashing eyes and dashing costumes.
There is one grand-looking old man, with
bounteous white beard, who is said to do great
business in the sanity and patriarchal line. He
is multitudinous Moses, an inexhaustible st.
Joseph, and the pictorial stock Peter Of many
seasons. There is also powerful, handsome,
dark, and terriblelooking fellow, who does the
brigand and bravo. These various candidates
for artistic favor seem to have the most social
and agreeable relations with each other; indeed.
/ have remarked the Patriarch chatting and
laughing with the brigand in familiar manner.
scarcely in keeping with his own venerable
character. But, let an artist ascend the steps,
and prestol the dark eyed young girls cease
their idle gossip, and spring into postion-look
archly or mournfully over the left shoulder, or
with clasped hands modestly contemplate the
payement the pretty peasant woman snatches
up the baby she had left to creep about at its
own sweet will, and bends over il tender and
Madonna.like while, at word from her,
skinclad little shepard boy drops his game Of
pitch-penny, and takes up his role Of St John;
perhaps dark, digni6ed, but somewhat rheu.
matte old woman, with her head wrapped up in
a brown CLOTH makes modest venture Of herself
as st. Anna; while the fine old man have de.
scribed makes the most of the comparatively
character Of st. Joseph, or, sepa.
rating himself entirely from the group, looks
authoritative as Moses, or inspired as Isaiah, or
resolute as Peter. The handsome bravo or bri-
gand gives fercer twist 10 his moustache,
souches his pointed black hat, appears to be
dagger under his brown cloak, or
on the point Of drawing an imaginary pistol
from his belt, sets his teeth, scowls, and cult
Yates the diabolcal generally in attitude and
expression. IL is altogether very amusing
and skillful process Of canvassing.
Grace Greenwood.
The Milwaukee Fugitive Slave Rescuens.
A public meeting Of sympathy for Booth and
Rycraft, held at Milwaukee, filed TO overflow |
ing the largest hall in the place. Gen. Rufus |
King, editor Of the Sentinel, presided, and stir
ring appeals we're made to the passions and |
prejudices Of the audience by an ex-member of |
Congress and other leading citizens. Measures
we're taken TO raise the fine and costs-$l ,46l |
or Booth, and 5000 for Rycraft--by spbscrip- |
ions, not to exceed one dollar per man. Booth |
$ making good thing Of it. His "martyr-
lom" largely increases the circulation of his
,aper. Last Monday morning they we're taken
'ut OF jail on writ Of hdbeas corpus issued
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

&S- Q. II. p. STEai, Is our authorized agent
for collecting accounts due this Office and for OBJ
tanning new subscribers in Virginia
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

M RS. T.. T.. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Nl modate few Gentlemen with Board or a
Lady and Gentleman, on / street, between 9Th
and 7b, No. 500. The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov l0--if
nUTCH HERRlNG.--l5 kegs, sol, Yol,su.
IL Holland. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market.
Dec 23--1w
NIsITING CARDS Printed at Short
Notice, and Plates beautifully engraved in
every style. w. 9. ZANTZINGER,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7--3taw4wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

DINE APP l. L !, Brandy, and Canadx
ID Cheese.
LAWS Norton's brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime.
Superior Brandy Cheese, h. Jars.
Do Canada do and b. Jars.
ALSO
English Dairy, imitation Gosler and Cheshire.
Parmesan Cheese, l cake, in prime order
Do do grated in glass jars l ID. each
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
Dec l3-3tif No. 40, op. Centre Market
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

In the following lines, taken from the
Southern Literary Messenger for January, we
recognize the pen of an old and valued friend,
whose devotion to the legal profession and at.
tention to the dull details of business does not
prevent him from now and then "bestowing
his hours of recreation on the Muses."
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

Copy of disclaimer Of w. d. Porter in his aypliea.
tion for can tmprored still for making rood
ga" fled august 5, 1854. Letters patent issued
Augua22 1854.
| do not claim as my invention and discovery
the Improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subjecting the products OF destructive distilaton
therefrom to high degree of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification Of w. P. Mcconnell"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

LvScpr-At II o'clock, yesterday, by W. II. Webb,
Esq from HE yard foot Of Seventh street. Fast river
brig Of $50 TONS called the Sabine Also about fort.
night since bark of 600 tons, called the Texss-both
for Nessrs Wahcmsn, Bimon Co--to packets to
Galveston, in their Star line
bsroN Ayp EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP CoMPANy.-we are
ssd 70 see hat the plan of establishing limo Of steam
hips between Boston and Liverpool direct is meeting
MIN general favor In this community. The route from
Los,on 10 Liverpool direct viii be considerably shorter
% ma now pursued by the Cunarders via HALIFAX,
shs ,Sns steamers; and with the improvements which
WI oe introduced, the saving Of two days in
~ a. v passage over the average time now occupied
~ .he lopsan steamers, Is consistently counted on and
he pon,s ~ the enterprise, 1t Is thought fully justify
nv tha' the stock viii be good as an Invest
mcnts ~ - proposed to build three steamers forth
with AZ an expense Of about $500 600 each The capital
sock IS 70 oc 900 In shares Of $500 each PAYABLE
Many Of our most active and nts mi
buffness men are interested Ia the moyemcrt ana "a
hope soon to have the pleasure Of recording the
ton Of the subscription list aud the Commencement Al
'hs 81 s.;avs.fy 81 &c Ess Hae.--B..tsa Za...,r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17
The Louisville Riot.
TO THE EDITOR or THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Tnurcyvrru Au0naf II 1okS


wish to correct some errors in the account of the
riot In this place on Monday last, published in your
paper, and some Others Of the New York papers II
Is stated in one Of them that cannon was in pos
session Of the mob, and had been fred upon houses
containing foreigners, and that men armed with
muskets were going through the streets committing
the greatest excuses. These reports both FALSE
The cannon was in the hands Of company Of mill
tary ordered out by the Mayor to suppress the riot
and the men armed with mn.kets wsre members of
that company, who did not discharge their mus
kets once while under the command of their captain,
and. to my certain knowledge, the cannon was not
discharged during the whole day. It ia also stated
that one Irishman was chased, beaten and shot BY
three Americans In the Eighth ward; this Is also
totally faise. -Four Americans, passing mp Main
street, were fred upon by party Of Irish, from o
house, and two OF the Americans were killed-Gra-
ham and Rhodes, two Of the most quiet. peace
able and unofending men in the city. It Is ac-
commenced the fighting in the Eighth ward,
and they say they were instigated by other
persons, but by whom they will not tell.
write this hoping to correct the false impression that
members of the American party commenced this
riot. myself an q member Of that party, and know
that it was the earnest wish Of the party through
out the city that the election should pass OF quietly
and It would have done so, had II not been For the
articles published In the antiAmerican papers,
setting forth that the American party was composed
Of rufhans and assassins, ready 70 murder and kill
every foreigner in the city, thereby melting foreign
ers TO do what they did. AN AxERIcAs CIrizES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

Before Hon. Judge Birdsall.

Leiofe uon Juuge bAcsci.
Arotsr L. Wing Ellison vs.. Ncg Fork and Erie
Rdiirod Ca.In this case the facts Of which were report
edscme time ago, the Court having denied the motion for
suit counsel for respective parties G. r. Pelton for
plaintiff aud Mr. Eaton for defendant appeared in court
this morning, and defendants counsel consented that
judgment might DO entered for plaintiff Of $3.50 and
costs, without prejudice TO the legal liability defend
ant, and that they have right 10 appeal
The court tberenpon ordered Judgment for plaintiff Of
$50 s1o allowance and costs.
u win be seollec.ed that this suit was brought 10 re-
cover value Of Ia barrels Of potatoes frozen while being
conve, ed 10 New York on Defendants road. Plaintiffs
hpIed tie potatoes at Rochester for New York on board
the Buffalo Corning and New York Railroad preparing
freight for the whole distance. The potatoes were earned
by the Buffalo and Corning road TO point defendants
road and by them conveyed to New York that while
defendants road they were frozen.
Counsel for defendants moved for a nom suit. on
the ground first that there - proof contract be-
tween the parties; that liable at an only so to the
Buffalo and Corning road, and they 10 plaintiffs; suit
shoud have been brought In the of the Buffalo and
Corning Railroad Company.
The court denied the notion holding that Defendants
liable carriers and that 90 avoid crcnitv
Of action alone suit was properly brought In the name
q these plaintiffs.
Prom this decision an appeal will be taken
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

In the abeace of the Mayor and Recorder Supervisor
Waktman of the Twelfth ward called on to preside
The members present werc-Aldermsn Moscr Brown
Hofmire, Howard, Vim. Tucker voorhis, Trowbridee
Steers Kelly Waterman Chrsty Ely Herrick and variar
Two bills received from marshsls and the
Board then adjourned until O'Clock Friday for the pur
pose as Alderman Ely said Of securing the attendance
the Mayor.
The present meeting OF the Board ., which no bust
ness was transacted, will cost the city t4s They met
Thursday ut the same price, and with the same result
and they win meet again this friday afternoon at
cost Of HS more and doubt with the same beneaoia
result TO the community and thus they may 60 from
cay TO day, putting money in their purses without
giving an equivalent 70 the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17
DnsApyuL rsAoEbv At Cory ArEs, CANADA

7 DREADFUL TaAGEbY At CoLr yArER, Canada
Much excitement was occasioned la town yesterday
by the receipt of intelligence that Mr.. Pokeh, clark
In the English Cathedral, and teacher Of the Paro
chial school, had been shot on Tuesday last at Cold
water, on Georgian Bay, by o man named Kennedy
and subsequently died. We learned last night. on
the arrival of the Northern cars that the following
were the facts proved before the Coroner's jury'
who held an inquest on the body. Mr. Kennedy.
q fhipbuildcr was formerly resident In Toronto.
and had reason TO believe that too familiar init
macy then existed between his wife and poken.
Some time after his removal to Coldwater, Kennedy
discovered that the criminal intimacy between the
pan ties had teen renewed, but was reconciled TO his
wife on obtaining from her and Poken an oath thai
they would never see each other again. Recently
however, Kennedy learned that his wife had hesn
writing 20 Poken, and succeeded In uterceutino ono
Of them, which made an appointment with Pokcn
that she would meet him at Coldwater on Tneadsv
evening. On that evening Kennedy arranged IN ~
at home. Poken having arrived at CoIdwater va
observed by Kennedy walking up and down bsfors
his house, having an ebony ruler In his hand AZ
tached to piece Of string. Kennedy went out and
asked what he wanted. Poken replied that he had
cone 10 see Mr.. Samson, twho has q store in Cold.
wster) and that he bad right to be there. An nj.
tercation ensued between them, and Poken hit Ken
nedy In the face with the ruler already referred "a
Kennedy drew q double barreed pistol and. ~.
treating few steps, fred, but did not hit Poken.
who then advanced, threateningly, upon him. Ken.
redS c.:ea.ss ~ h ya"asa ias nv. apl ,aca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

The e. s. soop-ofwar Marion arrived on saturlav tast
IN Hampton Roads, from the West Coast Of Africa last
from Port Praya The following Is list of the oacer
who returned to the United States in her vs;--Com
mander, n. Y. Puryiance; Iieutenants Cbarles = Ne
Lonough- VIM. n Hopkins, VIM. W. Roberta and J. N.
Wainwright the last named being sent home sick from
the brig Dolphin, a. passengcr Passed Assistant sur
geon :. W. b. Greenhow Purscr, John p Abbott. Act.
ing Master Georse H. Bier; Midshipmen James Roche,
I. T. Potter and Charles Peck Boatsvain A. Pomeroy:
maker, George Boerum Purser's steward John McCel.
Ian; Surgeons Steward Charles II Lyons An ven ON
this ship her arrival In the Roads as far az 4 known
AZ She Navy DEPARTMENT The Marion has been absent
from the United States on the coast Of Africa since
January, 1858.
Tie slcop-ofwsr Preble, from PASSPORT arrived at
re.,-.-s IL 49,.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

PmrADnPHA, August 16--Reported by Keen Taylor
ing RR 6s, 10 ssh; 1000 do, "A, s5wn 99 $50 Penn
6s, s7 200 City Gas o. old o5A ~ shs Harrisburg
b5wn, lsH 100 do s5wn, 4a 100 Long Island RI cash,
Tx so Union Canal b. 1871 100 do lOH; 100 do, b5,
1o SO Lehigh Zinc 2S "a ienna RI, AK; so schuyl
Scrip, b6 rs; 62 DO do b5 75h; IS Lehigh Nay,S5;
Bank Of renna, L5wn 1901 10 Mechanics Bank, 3on
Sesnd Bcard-sl 900 Penna m 81, ad mort, 9s; 5000
City Ga es LOCO susq Canal G's 68; 100 shs Long
Is RR l71S zoo Reading RR. b5 int Az so do, b
do 32is; fcnna Hk, AN; 10 do, Az; Is Beay Mead
+, ssH q do 3D., sax 10 Lehigh Nay sSA Is Lehigh
Bank, soy; 60 Girard Bank, 12%; Farm Mech Ba ak,
70k. Aftr Bodrd.--so COO schuyl Nav 8's, '72, 81
200 shs schuy Nav Boat Loan 49, Is Lehigh Nav, BIS,
sSk; 10 do, s5wn, 85l so Reading RR b5 4sX Steady