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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
SENATOR FIrzPATRicK ON KNOW.
NOTuINGIsM.

The Montgomery (Alabama) .idrSdissr and
Gazette in its issue Of the 7th instant, publishes
an able letter from Senator Fitzpatrick on the
subject Of know-nothingism. This letter was
drawn out BY communication requesting Gov
emor Fitzpatrick to give publicity 70 his views
We extract the following paragraph from Gov
crnor Fitzpatnck's excellent letter:
In reference to the Know nothing or American
party, am ignorant Of their aims and objects,
except as they have been promulgated in the
public press. Ii their object is 10 maintain the
rights Of the States, their equality in the Union,
their powers from consolidation, by a strict con
siruction of the Constitution, 10 enforce purity
Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are Democratic aims,
and have no occasion 10 fern new political con
nections under new forms for such purposes. III
their object is 10 introduce religion into political
discussion, and 10 make war upon any religious
denomination, then ! should regard this as uncOn-
stitutonal and dangerous 10 the peace Of society
If their purpose is prescription, in any form, Of
any class Of persons, 20 limit the rights actual
or consequential, of any citizen Of the State this
too | consider unconstitutional. Ii they wish
merely to modify existing laws, 10 suit an exist.
ing evil, | see no reason 10 create a new party on
basis 30 narrow The foes Of the South now
not of the foreign population Of the country
Our enemies are of our own houschod--the Abo-
litionists and Freesoilers of the North The
South has more 10 fear from the thousands of
preachers and abolition lecturers, banded together
in the free States, than from the Pope and his
college Of cardinals, with all their proselytes in the
Union.
Among tie vast number Of men who are said
TO have ranged themselves under the Know
nothing standard, there Is not, far a. we are
informed, one single frst-class statesman An
organization which thus fails TO challenge the
appreciation and command the support of the
first ntellects and statesmen Of the country can
not have in il much that j. good. The willy old
Wing politicians have, il is true, in many in
stances, played into its hands, IN they have
most cautiously kept their names of its lists.
They have known from the beginning that il was
but hollow and ephcmeral thing. They have
known that il i destined 10 a speedy and terrible
explosion, which will prove fatal TO all who had
the imprudence to join it. These willy old poll
ticians have kept clear oft Like old birds that
know thing or two, they were willing enough
70 hop around and pick up the crumbs that lay
out Of the way Of danger, but they never had any
idea Of being caught in the trap.
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y. W. oN 1T
DANIEL HUNTINGTON, Esq, New York.


As soon as we travel South and get out of the
roach of large cities, we find the State Prisons
thinly populated. Virginia, one Of the largest
States of the Union, and containing a respectable
number Of people, has only one-tenth Of the often
ders against the laws in confinement, that New
York has. At the date Of the last report from
her Penilentary in Richmond, there were 267
prisoners in charge Of its officers-IS0 Of them
were white males, 81 colored males, and colored
females OF the $50 white males, 81 were ma
lives Of foreign countries
This appears TO be one of the very best man
aged prisons in the country, and has contrved
always TO pay its expenses owing TO the fact that
its outer guards are furnished from the Richmond
armony, and cost the prison nothing. The varied
employments of the convicts necessarily contri-
butte greatly to the PRISONS prosperity, will be
apparent from the nature of them Sixty-six Of
them were engaged in making boots and shoes, a
making harness, making up clothing, % black
smthing, % making, grinding, polishing and
painting axes, 3 making mill-stones, III wheel
writing, making carts, making wagons,
making wheol-barrows, box making and car
pcntering, 5 coopering, and 80 at manufacturing
country kerseys and linseys. Here arc employ
mcnts enough in all conscience to make the
prison pay well, particularly when the State
makes itself a customer in everything made there
thatit may have occasion to buy
The earnings Of all the convicts for that year
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12

after the Revolution was accomplished brave
men were in fear and wise men in despair, and
when all men saw that the inefficient Govern
ment-league it may be ealled-which, with the
aid OF external pressure, had kept us together
and carried US through the contest had numbered
It's days, and when want of respect abroad and
OF obedience at homeannounced that its death
struggle was approaching. Ii was then that the
present Constitution was formed, in spirit of
patriotic devotion and concession, and we enter
ed upon that glorious career to which the history
OF the world can furnish no parallel He who
believes that if this fabric Of wisdom were now
demolished IT could ever be rebuilt, must reject
all the lessons of human experience and shut his
eyes to the passions of human nature.
For two-thirds of century this Government
OF freedom and law has secured to its people, in
divdually and collectively, a greater measure of
prosperity and happiness than was ever before
melted out by political institutions to the descend
ants OF Adam. 1t has protected me and mine
from external aggression and from internal vo-
lence; and by its noble equality, Joined to the un-
deserved favor Of my felow-citzens, it has opened
to me positions of public honor and confidence to
which the circumstances Of my youth gave me
no right to look forward, and which my brightest
day-dreams, that sometimes came to soften the
marsh realities of a frontier struggle, never even
presented to my imagination; and what it has
done for me it has offered To all. Well, then,
may be proud to acknowledge the hold il pos
ecsses upon my gratitude ana affection, and the
intensity OF the feeling Of attachment with which
treasure it in my heart. My personal interest
IN It, indeed, is fast passing away. OF that am
sufficiently warned by the long period during
which ! have secured its protection; bat pray
not the less earnestly for its preservation; for
when, in the providence of God, my connection
with 1t shall be dissolved with the dissolution of
all earthly ties, | can leave to those who are
dearest to me no legacy more precious than their
share in its enjoyment.
finish my task by presenting to you Mr.
Sherman.
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THE "BosToN POST" AND Low FORE.
HEADS.

The Posts phrcnolory is not 80 correct as IL
politics-so at least we Judge, from the singular
admiration expressed by the editor Of the Post
for ladies without foreheads. We shrewdly sus.
pect that the article was intended 10 CANNON
some particular fair one, whose hair had trespass-
ed upon her nose
The Post says that admiration Of high and
low forehead arose with phrenology, and that Il
Is an error 70 suppose high forehead Indicative
Of intellect.
We think the editor Of the Post could never
have ventured upon such perverted statements,
except for the purpose Of bambooznE the afore-
said particular fair one.
Phrenology does not assert that high forehead
is indicative Of intellect; il asserts the promi-
nency Or overhanging forehead, with great depth
from the front TO line reaching through from
ear TO ear, gives evidence Of intellect: the brow
Immediately overhanging the eyes, eyncc what
are termed, phrenologicaly, the perceptve fachl-
ties; above these are causality and comparison,
whose great prominence were 50 strongly marked
in Daniel Webster; above these sits enthroncd
benevolence, and il is this attribute which adorns
a face with high brow; and Immediately beyond
this lies veneration; while on either side, giving
expanse 10 the brow, sit the twin organs Of ina
ri nation.
Long before Gall or SUPPLEMENTARY thou
sand years--painters and sculptors, poets and
orators, those close observers Of the human face
divine, when they painted, chisselled, describ-
cd benevolent and pure being, graced them with
Q high brow Who has ever seen a Christ pain
ted with low retreatng foreheadi Who ever
drew Banabas o. Judas with high and lofty
forehead. On low, retrcating forehead, cum
ming and sensualty lie revealed No being re-
markable for pure bsnerolence can be found with
a low, retreating forehead Nor can Shaks-
pcare be found with narrow Ratchet faced brow
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May 20

~ Usher of this large and popular family iourna
offers for the coming year $3.50 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore UNATTENDED by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi.
nal romances by George Lippard entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. ALI who have read Mr. Lin
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo
luton" published for ffty-sx consecutive weeks
IN the " Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilancy of his previous .produc.
uons. The first OF a series of original noveIettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth ia about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve hne engrnvings, and its startling incidents
cannot iail 10 elicit undivided praise Emrnerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author d,
Viola, etc, etc, IL also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs MARY
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother etc
will continue splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and Fl. c. Watson AZ
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these will be added original contributions and 90
lectons from Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz Clara
Clairvlle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money and stock markets letters from,
travellers al home and abroad, etc, etc
Ierms-one copy one year So two copies one
year 70 four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up OF the club $40.
twenty copies one year and one to the getter M
Of the club, 500. y
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut st. Philadelpbi.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS 4,
W. Nj. III. FAULKNER he onIy =,

w Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
INFORM ms old customers, members of Congress-
and strangers, that by leaving their al his
SHIRT Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted TO fl in all cases
The reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him a call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority
Sign of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and II streets, south side.
Z. S.-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov 3O-eodlm union and Start
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IL dies Il have just received, and keep con
stanty on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wives and Catawba Brandy
These Wines are made from the pure Juice OF the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines
Liquors and Cigars, lSl Pennsylvania Avenue
JAN 30--2aw3mE
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LAW PRoFEssoR AZ Wuuku $50 MAEt 49,
Mr.. William Green, II Culpcpcf, has been -
pointed 10 succeed Judge Scarburg ~ Pfoi,saor
Of Law in the Faculty ~ Wilam and NAfy
College. In professional learning, Nr Green
by common consent, y allowed h. ctcci any La
yer in the State. lis acccgrion a. the Faculty
Of William and Mary wiil rive additional o.
tinction 70 this venerable institution.
Riohm0nd Imguirff
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NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s Com

IN plete Works.-Ths complete Works OF
Charles Dickins, in five volumes price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam The Aveneer, by
bound 81 25
The Pckwick Papers, complete, 50 cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
May % BOOKSTORE near OH "A
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

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our readers 10 the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in
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Tribune.
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DLANk BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

ID Just received from sherif7s sale in Phila-
delphia, very large lot of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Faber's Pencils Mathe
matcal Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, lnkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE
No 4Qn Sevenih Slra.I
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II Mr.. g w Welsh will act ~ Secretary Of
the Navy during the absence OF Mr. Dobbin al
the Red Sulphur Springs in Virginia.
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GEO. H. DRAPER Havre

:.
Theowners Of these ships will not be accounia
ble for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed Jan 3-df
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No. Ill Chestnut ST.. PhiIadelnbis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31
New York Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-Flour is improving
Sales of 8, 500 bbls. straight State S. "a; good
Ohio IS 90; Southern 50 IS.
Wheat is firm; sales Of 5000 bushels-South-
ern white 50 u; red 50. Corn is firm; sales
Of IL, 900 bushels Western mixed at s3c.
Pork has declined; sales Of 900 bbls. mess
at Sl4 IS. Lard has declined; sizes Of $50
bbls at 12ic.
Whisky has declined; sales Of so bbls. at
36ic.
Stocks are dull. Sterling exchange is duh
AT 81 premium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31
By A. GREEN, Arctioneer.

By A. GREEN, Arctioneer.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
Il ture, SC, At Auctiou.-On THURSDAY
January Sd, 1856, at 10 o'clock a. m, will cell,
at the residence OF a gentleman declining house.
keeping, on the corner of New Jersey avenue ard
Il street south, near south Capitol gate, No 55i,
a good assortment Of Household Effects, su. as
Mahogany Sofa and Chairs
Marbe -top Centre and other Tables
Carpetings and Oilcloth
Cane and wood seat Chairs
Girandoles and Looking glasses
Bureaus, Toilet Tables, &c
China, Glass and Crockeryware
Bedsteads and Bedding
And many other articles
Together with lot Of Kitchen Requisites.
Terms SIS and under cash over that sum
credit Of ~ and Gu days for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest from date.
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
". B.-The House Is for rent and the Furniture
may be purchased at private sale previous to the
day of sale: Apply on the premises.
dec sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31
A WASHINGTON MARKET AND GRASS
FARM FOR SALE.


I OVER GISBORO', THE BEST FARM IN
II he District, situated on the Potomac two and
half miles from the United States bridge al the
Navy Yard, containing 200 acres IS OF 81 timothy
land well set; so srable IN three fields one down
In wheat one In young clover, tee other clover for
fallovv. Also. Is acres IA a market garden rent
ing yearly from $500 to $500. The grass cut last
year, without top-dressing, 100 tons sold in this
market at $50 ton. The corn and Yields eight
barrels 10 the acre.
The Improvements are a fine brick house OF ten
rooms and cellar, large barn, new corn house,
gardeners house, overseer's house, and negro
quarters, al In good condition. The shore Is n
fishery; fine for herring, fair for shad
Also, Tor sale, another tract Of land I2I acres,
two miles from the Navy Tard bridge, part clear
ed, a dne soil and exposure for a market garden,
the rest well wooded, and will cut from
1900 to 5000 cords Oak Wood.
Now on II $50 TO 400 cords seasoned oak, cut last
winter. The wood viii pay FOR the land
The Improvements are new a small dwelling
a com house, and stable for six horses
Referto HUGH BERNARD swEENY,
OF the Banking house Of Sweeny, Rittenhouse,
q GO. dec 2l-d2W
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USEFUL PRESENTS,

ONE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE
~ kind in the city is u. FRANCIS'S, 400 Sew
enth street He has not only every Housekeeping
article, but Racers, Scissors, Combs, Brushes,
Cahas, and other useful articles. His goods are
OF an excellent quality, and he sells lower than
any one else In the city IL friend Of ours wished
td know the best place to buy Sett Of Spoons,
Knives and Forks, Tea Sets, Castor, Cake Bas-
ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to
an Axe or WoOd-Saw, we would say. $50 to
FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will be sure of
getting good articles, and at the very lowest
prices de- 10 ~
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dec 6-laW2m

EtHOICE FRUIT YREES AT AUCTION.
~ In order TO give all persons an opportunity Of
securing portion Of the ne Fruit Trees raie ed by
the late JnO. II. King, at Valley View Farm, near
Georgetown, the executriX Of the estate has de er
mined to oeer them to the highest bidders on
THURSDAY and SATURDAY OF each week in
front OF toe Auction Store Of MesSrs Wall, Bar
nard & Co. These trees are all grated fruits, In
z aOurishing condition, of good size, and will be
warranted to be what they are represented
Catalogues can be had OF application az the
above Auction Store and at the stall, Valley View
Farm, in Centre Market. L. J. KING,
de- I-W6F Executrfr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31

SUNNYSIDE FOR sALE.-THE SUBSCRI-
- her desiring to remove South, offers for sale
this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying
In Alexandria county, Va, mile from the Long
Bridge, or 2k miles from Centre Market with
easy access by Washington and Alexandria turr
pike, or Alexandria Canal which touch the place
The farm contains 200 acres; 80 acres is IN good
timber; the balance well laid of IN arabic f DIS
and meadows. Also, about 800 fruit trees of va
rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable
situations.
The improvements consist ot good Dwelling
House OF rooms, beside garnet and basement;
house for Overseer and hands, stabling for horses
and cattle, with necessary sheds &C, usual to a
dairy and market farm.
Persons desiring to purchase can get further in,
formation by applying to BURKE q HERBERT,
Alexandria, or TO the subscriber the premises
Terms liberal. EDW b. POWELL,
nov I2-eotf
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II Are you siekg-Then you can't be

cured too soon Don't delay until complaint ncura
bic and then mourn when 1t Is Four OF ALI
the disease which people the church cured bv
A1Ek CAIHAkIlC PILLS, If taken ia season. Don't 20
dragging through the Spring faint sleepy stless
cause blood Is loaded with bile the head
sche heartburn and their kindred disorders because your
stomach is foul Don't parade yourself the world
covered with pmples blothes ulcers and all or Ar
OF the unceau diseases of the
wsnts cle.nsing Don't show yourself about lean
All caved In because your Stomach hnd Bowels need
enng Into healthy action Ayers Pills things right
as surely as water quenches fire They
ooo and restore their functions into healthy activity which
you can feel as quick az they taken They
great medical wonder Of this age by an who know
their virtues and many Thousands know them Take tbs
Cherry recra FOR Cough aud the Pills Gil derangc-
ments requiring PurgatIye medicine.
Prepared by Dr. J. O. AVER, Lowell, Mas. and sold by
every respectable druggist -
Sold by L. d. GlLMAS, Washington; q. N. LISTHTCUM
Georsstowni JAMES COOK Co., fredericksburg.
16-eoSm
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BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
TTNRUsTEE SALE OF VALUABLE Real

BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
TJNRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE Real
l. Estate.-By virtue Of deed OF trust to the
subscriber, dated April II, 1851, and duly record
ed In Liber J. A. s., Nc. %, folos s2i, 422, 423
and 42i one OF the land records for Washington
county, shall sell, al public auction, to the high
est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon. December II,
at O'Clock, on the premises, the whole Of square
No AL, fronting on south X and L, and 9th and
9TH streets west
Terms: One-third cash; the residue In 8, 10,
and l8 months, with interest, secured by deed Of
trust on the premises.
All conveyancing at cost Of purchaser
HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee
}. G. MCGUIRE, Auct
Immediately after the above on the prem
ises, we shall sell, by virtue OF deed OF trust du-
ly recorded, &c, lots Nos 3, 4, ard 6, In Pages
subdivision OF square No. 800.
Terms as above.
IL the purchaser Or purchasers shall fail to com
ply With the terms OF sale within five DAYS there
after, the Trustees reserve the right TO resell al
the risk and expense OF said defaulting purchaser
JOHN t. FENWICK,
RICHARD WALLACHS irusIee'
JAS c. MCGUIRE, Aactioneer.
nov 13-2aw&ds
The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at az
O'Clock, on the premises.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
acc ls-Zaw&ds Auctioneer.