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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
DEMOCRACY IN NEW MEXICO.

We perceive that a large and enthusiastic
meeting,of the Democracy was held in Santa Fe
on the 3lst of January last.
A large majority Of the inhabitants of New
Mexico Democratic. Mr.. Gallegos, who
represented the Territory in the last Congress,
was elected by the Democratic party.
The meeting in Santa Fe expressed their con-
fidence in the honesty and integrity of the pres
emit executive, Gov. Merriwether,) and approve
the acts Of his administration
The official conduct Of Gov. Merriwether had
previously been violently assailed BY Wing
meeting, representing itself to be meeting OF
the people without respect TO party.
The Democratic meeting express their conf
dence in the judicial and all other Democratic
appointces of the Territory.
The resolutions adopted by the meeting were
introduced by Mr.. Facundo Pine, chairman of a
committee appointed at previous meeting. The
following named gentlemen composed the CON-
mittee: Messrs. Facundo Pine, Baird, Valdez,
Reed, Martinez Romero, Martinez, Baca Y
Ulbarri, Ortiz, Baca Salazar, and Robal.
We extract the following resolutions:
Z. Resolved, That as success, liberty, and
honor, with defense Of personal, POLITICAL and re-
ligious rights have marked this party, (the Demo-
cratic,) in its history and designs, and has the
sympathy Of all free people, or people suffering
under oppression, in all parts of the world, we
freely proclaim that IL commands our reason and
confidence, and that its principles are the true
principles by which this people may progress to
every kind Of social and political prosperity
IL. Resoired, That we cannot too warmly ex-
press our gratitude to the soldiers who have now
in our midst, volunteered for the military protec-
ton of our country, wives, children, and
homes, and that they 90 TO the battle field with
other soldiers and officers Of the United States,
with our fervent and continued prayers for their
success, and consequent fame and glory.
Ia. RESOLVED, That we regard the party, lately
formed in the United States, called Know
nothngs," tending directly to the destruc-
ton of our civil and religious rights and inhu-
ence, while we are living under the same ample
and equal flag, as those who would prescribe us,
on account Of cur religion or birth.
The eleventh resolution refers to the new
American volunteer companies which have been
mustered the into service OF the United States,
and are campaigning against the Indians.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SEN.
ATORs FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE.

On Wednesday, the 18th instant, the popular
branch of the New Hampshire Legislature pro-
ceedcd TO the election Of United States Senators.
The result was as follows: For the long term
whole number Of votes 81, necessary for choice
l56. James Bell had 224, John p. Hale / Da-
MEL Clark 2, Harry Hibbard 81.
For the short term The result was: whole num-
Der of votes 3O7, necessary for a choice l54.
John p. Hale 20S, Joel Eastman !, Ichabod
Goodwin !, John P. George !, George w. Nor
rison 3, Thomas NJ. Edmunds 4, Edmund Burke
Z, John s. Wells So
The Senate will no doubt ratify the action Of
the House, as Messrs. Hale and Bell are the
caucus nominees.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

Dispatches from Philadelphia represent that
fiftythr members from twelve free States with
drew from the Know-nothing convention on
Friday morning, in consequence of the adoption
Of the majority report. This report refuses to
recognize the restoration Of the Missouri compro-
mise as the platform Of the party Much indig-
nation and confusion prevailed Among the Sc
ceders are US follows: eight from Ohio, six from
Indiana, two from Michigan, four from Illinois,
seven from Massachusetts,, three from New Hamp-
shire, five from Vermont, seven from Maine, two
from Iowa, three from Rhode Island, three from
Connecticut, and three from Wisconsin. These
met at the Girard House, when J. w. Foster, Of
Massachusetts,, presented an address to the peo-
pie, which was adopted and signed by all the Sc
ceders; after which a committee of correspon-
dence, consisting Of one delegate from each State
named alone, was appointed.
The address says the scceders feel constrained
in the existing state CT affairs to affirm the fol-
lowing principles:
First. The unconditional restoration of the
| tme-honored compromise known as the Missouri
prohibition, which was destroyed in utter disre-
gard Of the popular will. And we will use all
constitutional means 10 maintain the positive
guarantee OF this compact.
Second. The rights Of settlers in the terrific
rics 10 the free undisturbed exercise Of the cleo
tive franchise, and we cannot act with those who
will not aid in the correction of these national
| wrongs.
Third. We declare our continued and unal-
terable determination to all honorable efforts
to modification Of the laws, aided by such
elevation of public sentiment, shall preserve
the interests Of the nation and guarantee spiritual
| ficedom--a Free Bible and Free Schools.
Fourth. That we invoke any legislation to ar
rest the growing evil Of the expectation, by for
eign authorities, Of paupers and convicts to our
shores; and that as the national Constitution re-
quires the Chief Executive Of the country TO be OF
native birth, we deem il equally necessary and
important that our representatives abroad should
also possess no foreign prejudiccs TO bias their
| judgment or influence their official action.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

AZ The vote in the Philadelphia Know-no-
thing convention, rejecting the minority report,
was quite decisive. The majority was forty.
The final vote on the majority report was aye.
80, noes SO. Thirty-three States and Territories
were represented. The Heraid's correspondent
says:
"A member being suspected of corresponding
with the Tribune--communcicatio in the shape
of telegraphic or other dispatches being detected
on the person of boy in intercourse with him
the said member vamosed amid the most terrific
excitement
"The leeky member and correspondent of the
Tribune, is said to hail from abolition Massachu-
setts -
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THE "LOUIsvILLE JOURNAL AND
THE RETURNS FROM VIRGINIA.

In its issue Of the 3Oth May, the Louisville
Journal says: "Some Of our friends in Virginia
keep sending US, by telegraph and otherwise, re-
turns Of the late election in that State. We beg
leave TO assure them that we have received a
plenty We don't want another item. Though
we are perfectly abstemious man, we can say in
this case as the poor fellow did, who, after TAX
ing too much liquor, fell in hard rain with his
mouth directly under the spout from the roof Of a
housc--"Not drop more, gentlemen, not drop
more /"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
GOVERNOR REEDER OFF TO KANsA,

chronicles the departure of Governor Reeder for
Kansas. 1t says:
Governor Reeder, accompanied by his private
Secretary, G. ?. Lowrey, esq, has arrived in
this city, and leaves this afternoon for Kansas
Territory, to resume his official duties The
journey, it is expected, will occupy about ten
days. The Territorial Legislature meets on the
ID of July, at Pawnee, but will probably adjourn
to Shawnee Mission, some 200 miles this side Of
Pawnee,"
This will put an end to the contradictory ru-
mors and speculations, in which the gossips Of
the press have so long INDUCED. II is likely tina,
Governor Reeders residence in Kansas viii be
too exciting to be pleasant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
HON. ROBERT NJ. McLANE.

The Washington Union of Thursday, says:
" This gentleman was in this city on Tuesday,
engaged in closing up the business Of his mis-
sion to China. We are gratifed to learn that
Mr.. McLane has been. so successful in the execu-
him by the President, that no necessity remains
for his return TO China, and that he now resumes
his residence in Baltimore. No appointment
made by President Pierce has been more success
fully and satisfactorily managed"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

~ Dispatches from New Orleans, under date
Of the l4th, state that Brazos dates to the 10th
have been received, bringing intelligence that
Monterey was taken on the 9th ultimo, by the
revolutionsts. General Cardona and sxty-seven
officers were made prisoners; and considerable
amount Of munitions Of war, including twenty
six pieces Of cannon, was captured. Business was
suspended.
Caravajal had crossed the Rio Grande, and it
was reported had encountered the government
troops
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

The Abohtonists are becoming alarmed, lest
slavery shall be established in Nebraska, as well
as Kansas II seems that quite number of Mis-
sourians, Kentuckians, and Virgiiians, have set
tied in Nebraska some of whom have carried
slaves with them. The godly Enigrant Aid So
cieties of New England are thus furnished another
field for their philanthropic labors.
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trict Of Columbia. These last were vindicated In
q speech Of great vehemence and some power
Mr.. Williams, Of Kentucky, next obtained the
floor, and, pending various propositions, gave
place 70 sdiournmsnt, TO meet again ut 4 p. IN.
Arrgaxo0x SEssiox.--The debate was con-
tinued BY Mr.. Williams, Of Kentuckey, who ia
vored the majority reports by Mr. johnson, Of Penn
syivania, who was against both the majority and
minority reports, and in favor of the restoration
Of the Missouri compromise; by Mr.. Pitcher, Of
Kentucky, opposed TO both, and in favor of the
rcatfirmation Of the compromise measures of 1850;
by Mr.. Peck, Of Maine, in favor Of the minority
report; ny Mr.. McCalla, Of Texas, in favor Of the
majority report. provided Massachusetts,, in her
present delegation, was opposed to it, as Texas
could stand on no platform whatever with them;
by Mr.. Booth, Of Connecticut, against the major
ity report, and, as tho matter now stood, would
vote, but was willing to concede the right of the
several States To their peculiar institutions, and
even the peculiar institution itself to the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and was opposed to the inter
ference by Congress to the admission Of new slave
States, provided their form Of government was re-
publican, &c.; by Mr.. Deshler, Of New Jersey,
against both the majority and minority reports,
and in favor Of the programme advocated by Mr.
Raynor, because Of its milk and water tendencies
lin fact, no denied the right Of the National
Council to erect any platform, &C.; by Mr.. Barker,
Of New York, in defence Of the right Of the Ma
tional Council to erect platform, and the neces-
sity Of the erection, &c.
I O'CLOCK, r. M.-An intense excitement has
prevailed throughout the session. The debate
having closed the minority report on the platform
was voted down by forty majority. Raynor' pro-
gramme shared the same fate, as did also all the
other compromise projects, and the majority re-
port was adopted by very decisive vote.
The final vote stood-aycs 80, noes SO. Thirty
three States and territories were represented.
A member being suspected Of corresponding
h.
Of telegraph or other dispatches being detected
on the person Of boy in intercourse with him
the said member vamosed amid the most terrific
excitement.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

~ We publish additional foreign items in our
issue Of to-day. We designed Offering some COM
ments on the new aspects presented by Crimean
affairs, but the occupancy Of our columns, by
pressing matter, forbds our doing so at this time.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

n5s set Of Abolitionists, calling themselves
"Know- something's" are holding what they call
national convention, at Cleveland, Ohio. Every
Free State is said TO be represented. The frantic
resolves of such madmcn are not worth the space
they occupy in the papers,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

MEXICAN RAnRoAp.-The supreme govern
ment Of Mexico have granted to Messrs Mosso
Brothers the exclusive right to build and use
railroad from the capital of Mexico to the port Of
Santa Anna de Tamaulipas. The company is to
be organized within one year from the date of the
grant and the work commenced in six months after
wards. The government is to receive fifteen per
cent. Of the net profits for the first twenty five
years, and twenty per cent. thereafter. The con-
cession is not to be assigned, hypothecated, or
eign, without the consent Of the government be-
ing previously obtained.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
From Mexico.

Nav ORLEANS, Juno l2--Thc steamer Orizaba,
from Vera Cruz has arrived, bringing City OF
Mexico dates 10 the I'd instant. Santa Anna had
taken possession of the Garnoca, which tho in
surrectonists left on his appearance. The fugi-
tives were pursued, and routed, and some 1900
prisoners taken.
Santa Anna returned to Morrlia on the 2lst OF
May, and left on the ODD for Arts, where the in
surgcnts were posted with $500 men.
Several small bands Of rcvolutionists had also
been routed by the Government troops
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
To Destroy Rose Bugs.

The Buffalo Republic says;--Wben the rose bug
profusey with the pollen Of the flower of the
alanthus tree, or pour upon tho bushes, through
watering pot, a strong decoction Of the Same.
You will presently see hundreds of the bugs fall
ling to the ground, there to die. The operation
may be repeated once or twice day, until they
entirely disappear, which generally takes place
in less than week.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
sale or tho Napoleon snun.bor.

Deputy Sheriff vutee seized, a few days SINCE
under writ Of execution, issued in suit for the
recovery of debt, a valuable snnff-box mounted
with brilliants, which was recently sent by tho
Emperor Louis Napoleon 10 a gentleman in this
city.
This morning tho sale Of the valuable present
took place in the vcstibule Of the City Hall,
where crowd Of from two 20 three hundred per-
assembled.
Deputy Sheriff vultco officiated on the occa-
sion, and on his exposing tho baublc we obtained
full description. The box IL about five inches
in length, three in breadth, and thrcc-qusrters of
inch in depth, and is Of gold with green en-
amcl. The box, which is richly chased, IL sur
mounted with the imperial crown composed of
about sixty brilliants, and under Il Is the cyphcr
IN" likewise in brilliants Of tho length Of about
ono and a quarter inches, and Is formed with
some fifty brilIiants.
The whole IL in velvet case and IL from the
mandatory Of Bapst Of Rue DE Rempart, Paris.
The bidding was animated, but the sale was soon
concluded, Mcssrs. J. y. Dell & Co being the
purchasers, at the price o. $500 The estimated
intrinsic value Of the article as appraised AT tho
custom-housc, was s4s0.--.Nsw York Express.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

"No PLACE LIKE HomE."-The Portsmouth
Transcript speaks of letter received from negro
man, now in Canada, who ran away from his
owner, in Portsmouth, some time ago. in which
he expresses many regrets for the course he pur-
sued, and bcgs to be permitted to return to his
home in sole Virgny."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

New ORLEANS, Juno 12.-The deaths Last week
amounted to 376, including 200 by cholera,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

REMEDY FOR GApEs IN CHIcKENs-A cores
pendent says: "Tel those Of your readers who
are interested in raising chickens, that small
pinch of gunpowder given to a chicken with the
gapes, will effect sure and complete cure in from
one to three hours time, and leave poor chick
healthy and hearty. speak from what know,
having tried the remedy with perfect satisfac-
ton"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN NoRroLK.--The
Norfolk Beacon, referring to the late attempt Of
the drayman Sales to run off several slaves from
that place, says that sundry developments have
been made which show the existence Of society
among the slaves there, which is organized for
the purpose of aiding negroes in escaping from
their owners
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

~ Census OF Boston, Massachusetts,, has
Just been completed by order Of the city authori-
ties. The result has not been published, but the
1rareHtr tells MS that the aggregate population
will probably not much exceed, IL the reaches
l5o,OOO This is by no means as largo as had
been expected, and shows a very inconsiderable
increase over tbs census Of 1850 which was
l36,SsI During the intermediate period, large
number Of the citizens Of Boston have taken up
their residences in the adjoining cities and towns
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16

CONCORD, June l3.--The American caucus last
night nominated James Bell for the long, and
John Z. Hale for the short senatorial term. The
eebtion takes place this afternoon.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
SEC oND DISPATCH.

CoNcoRD, June l3-Evening The House pro-
ceeded to the election Of United States Senators
this afternoon, and made choice OF James Bell
for the long term, and John P. Hale for the short
term, by large majority The Senate may pos
sbly not go into an election for day or two
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-07-07
A Rich IaLe.

A gentleman in this place, played off .
rich joke on his better half the other day
Being something of an epicure, he took il
into his head that lie would like to have 6
tirst-ratc dinner. So he addressed her q
note, politely informing her that "a gentle
man of her acquantancc-and old and trut
ficnd--would dine with her that day" As
soon as she received it, all hands went tc
work TO get everything in order Precisely
at II O'Clock she was prepared TO receiy,
her guest The house was as clean as new
pin--a sumptuous dinner was on the table
and she was arrayed in her best attire. :,
gentle knock was heard, and she started
with a palptating heart to the door, She
thought it must hc an old irieud-perhaps :
bro,her- from the place whence they one,
moved On opening the door, she saw hel
husband, with smiling countcnancc.
"Why, my dear" said she, in an anxious
tone, "whcre is the gentleman you spoke o
in your note 7"
"Why," said he, good humorcdly, "am
| not a gentleman of your acquaintance, ar
old aud true iricnd.'
"Oh!" said she distressingly, "is there
nobody but you."
"No.n
"Well declare this is too bad" said hi:
wife, in an angry tone.
The husband laughed immodorate'y 'y--hi'
better half said she felt like giving him q
tongue.lashing-but finally they sat down
cozily together, and for once he had good
dinner without having company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-07-07
SwEAnING.-The absurdity aud utter folly

SwEARING,-The absurdity and utter folly
of swearing is admirably set forth in the fol.
lowing anecdotc Of Bcclzcbub and his imps
The latter went out in the morning each to
command his set of men one the murder
ers, another the liars, and another the
swearers, &c. At evening they stopped at
the mouth of cave. The. question arose
among them who commanded the meancst
set of men. The subject was debated at
length, but without coming to decision
Finally, his Satanic Majesty was called upon
to decide the matter in dispute. Whcreup-
on, he said "The murderer got something
for killing, the thief for stealing, and the
liar for lying, but the swcarcr was the inca.
nest of all, he served without pay" They
were his majesty's best subjects; ror while
they were costless. thor name was legion,
and presented the largest division in his
(Satan's) employ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-07-07

USVERsALIsM.--A certain preacher Of
UnNcrsaisn had been preaching in a coun-
try schoolhousc for several successive Sab.
baths, to convince the people that there was
no he'll. AT length it was announced that at
his next meeting a collection would be taken
for his benefit. They day arrived, and the
collection was taken up in that. When the
"dcacon" had passed through the congreca-
ton, and given all an opportunity to contr-
butte, he returned to the desk and gravely
empticd the contents of the hat upon the
desk before the preacher. And such "col-
lection!" A few coppcrs, with old buttons,
pieces Of tin, broken jewsharps, horsc.naiIs,
and almost every worthless thing thata man
could carry TO church in his pocket! The
preacher was thundcrstruck but, recover
ing his self possession in moment, and ga.
zing upon the collection" before him, ex.
claimed, swell, am not so certain whether
there is hell or not, but | am certain there
ought to bc ono for such fellows as you
arc;' and taking his hat left the house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-07-07


The Okalona Nrcs, southern paper, pro.
poses to put the swearing power Of the peo.
pie Of that place to good purpose. Here
is his proposition, and 1t furnishes some
wholesome rebuke to very disgusting as
well as wicked practice:
Our suggestion 10 that there be organized
in this place an Okslona Cursing Association,
for the purpose Of raising funds for some
useful object. The power Of profanity that
runs to waste in the streets is enormous
there is enough Of il to bore an Artcsian
well in six months. A single objection, how.
ever, to that appropriation Of what might
be appropriately called the GOD. damn"
power Of our community Is that none Of our
best swearers, that we know Of are ex.er;.
snced wcll-borers; and from the prcscn,
scarcity OF money arises tho necessity Of
embsrking In some enterprise in which the
contributions could be paid in work, like
our peoples subscription to the railrosd.--
This leads US to suggest enclosing Of the
graveyard as praise.~ orthy and practicable
object.
Let every member Of the association,
whenever he rips out an oath, be obliged tu
rP ous . paing, anQ wnenevss lac 8 sssss
anybody, let him contribute rail- We ar>
| well aware that the Bible forbds TO "rendei
railing for railing" but we are satisfied tha,
the injunction has no more application to
such cases as the present, than ST, Paul's
example of restoring fugitive slave has Ia
cases where the slave has black skin. We
don't know the amount Of work necessary
to enclose our cemetery, but we are satisfied
that It is amply within the means Of the
proposed association to accomplish il. There
were sixty y-one votes pollcd at the late mu
nicpal election.
Some few OF our voters do not Scar, Oh,
Rev. Mr. A and l., for instance, } Lu
there are usually u number of accomplished
swearers IN town not yet entitled 10 a vote
and many Of our boys can hold hand Will
any Of their seniors. All things considered
we think the income Of the association migh
be estimated at half dozen ralings a day
from iIiiy regular contributors, which woul,
pale my yards per day 4 few court day
would supply all the rails, and the Sunda,
cursing would be especially set apart rs
post fund. The little boys, the cadets O
Profanity, could find the nails, and after III
paling was completed, the members who al
feet such phrases as IN be doegcj," "dar
my skin, ""Jecmes River" &c, could whit.
wash it,