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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
Tho Canvnss In tic sonfA.

In Tennessee, says the Richmond Enquirer
Governor Johnson conducts the canvass with tho
spirit Of our own eloquent Wise, and the same
success will reward his energy.
In a recent convention the Democracy of Miss.
issippi nominated Governor HcRae for a second
term, and proclaimed exterminnting war against
know-nothngsm.
Governor Winston is again the candidate OF
the Democracy Of Alabama. lie is traversina
the State without Ia competitor, and his election
is beyond doubt
The Democracy Of Georgia, strengthened by
the accession of the best spirits Of the Wing
party, and led on by the gallant Johnson, have
opened the canvass against the Secret Order
with every assurance of brilliant success.
So, too, the Democratic candidates for Congress
in North Carolina, sustained by the alliance OF
John Kerr, the brightest ornament of the Wing
party in the Old North State, have fearlessly
encountered the issue Of the day, with the most
encouraging prospect Of popular support.
Thus, throughout the South, we find the Demo
cracy wagng fearless and triumphant battle
against Know nothingism. The struggle will re-
suit in the ascendancy Of the Democratic party
in every Southern State.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
APPROACH OF THE GAY sEAsoN-TuE
sPNINGS-CAPON AND EAIQuIER

Weinvte attention to the advertisements of
the Capon and the Fauquer White Sulphur
Springs, (which will be found in our paper of to-
day. These springs are two of the most agreea-
Bile and fashionable places of resort during the
summed months.
CapoS is, perhaps, the most pleasantly located
OF all our many watering places. The scenery
aroundis beautiful, the air as pure us mountain
air can le, and the bathing delightful. It is kept
In the best style, and is resorted to every season
by the most agreeable company. Mr.. Ingram
VIII give his personal attention to the manage
ment, and under his auspices success is certain.
Fauqmsr Springs Mr.. Alexander Baker, late
OF tins city, has taken these springs. His gene
raj popularity, united to the reputation of these
springs, cannot fail to make the approaching
season emnontly successful.
The Fiuquier Springs are distinguished by
their handsome buildings, their convenience of
access from all points, the bathing, the company
that trequents them, and the tournaments and
iancy balls that interest the young and the old of
both sexes. We invite attention to the adver-
tisements.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

News FROM EUROPE IN SIX DArs.-The New
York and Newfoundland Telegraph Company, Of
which Mr.. Peter Cooper is President, the New
York Post states, have Just closed contract with
Messrs. Hustled & Kroehl, submarine engineers,
of that city, to remove the "Merlin Rock, lying
in the centre Of the entrance to the harbor of ST.
Johns, Newfoundland, which is the only obstruc-
ton to the entrance of the Collins and other
large steamers into that port. There are now
eighteen feet Of water upon the rock at low tide;
but as the Collins steamers draw twenty-three
feet Of water when loaded, the Telegraph Com
pany have contracted TO reduce the "Merlin
Rock" TO twenty-seven feet below mean low
water.
When this obstacle is removed il n probable
that most Of the European steamers will make
St. Johns stopping place, as il lies directly on
their route, and about one-third of the distance
from New York to Liverpool; so that steamer
from Europe, at st. Johns, Newfoundland may
have her news telegraphcd TO New York within
six days from the date of her departure from
Liverpool. The contractors expect TO complete
the work about the first of August next.
Baltimore american
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
Later from Ell Paso-Arrest Of the Next
can CommIssioneY.

Captain Broad, with C. III. Gidding's mail
train from Ell Paso, arrived in San Antonio on
the 25th ultimo, only fifteen days from III Paso,
in good order. They report that they saw no In
dams, but say they had information that there
was much Indian disturbance in Mexico
The San Antonio Ledger has the following let
ter from Ell Paso, dated May 9th:
Our town was thrown into great excitement last
four days from Chihuahua, withSorders from
commissioner. The work on the line has been in
consequence suspended, until the commits
sioner, who has already left Mexico, arrives
Mr.. Sazar, it is understood, will be allowed n
few days for preparation, and then, under a
strong guard, taken to the city of Mexico
The charges against Mr.. Sazar are, / under
stand, disrespect to his superior, and want Of en-
ergy neglect in pushing the work to a conclu-
sion. 1t is notorious here that the government
did not supply him with means to take the field,
and that he borrowed money on his own private
account to carry the work on the part Of
Mexico.
Mr.. Salzar is one of the most talented and
gentlemanly men in all Mexico. During his pre-
vious sojourn and the present, he has gained the
respect and confidence of all.
Santa Anna has directed his thunder against
this gentleman; how it will end, there is no tell
ing. No honest, virtuous man is allowed to hold
Office. Under those circumstances, can Mexico
prospect The situation of affairs here will affect
the United States Commissioner, Colonel w. H.
Emory, who, with his usual energy is pushing
the work to a conclusion 1t would not surprise
us to see him back here soon.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
THE TRIBUNE ON THE LIBERT,
OF THE PRESS.

The New York Tribune, in one of its charac
teristic articles on slavery, says:
"Lct any one try to print free press in South
Carolina, or Mississippi, or Texas. We are re-
minded by every southern paper which we read
OF this truth: That the despotism of the South /,
quite stringent in regard to the press as that o.
France or Siberia. The destruction of the Park
vile Luminary by the mob of Missouri niger
drivers Is case in point.
The opinions of the New York Tribune, how.
ever well expressed or ably sustained, are incor
rect on almost all subjects They are not such
opinions men Of sound, well balanced and
well organized minds would adopt or act up.
on. They are unsound in politics, in religion
on slavery, and on the social system. But these
are things known to every body in this country
who knows anything
Of like character are the Tribunes opinions
in regard TO the liberty of the press If we NAV
infer its opinion this subject, from the article
above quoted from, it is, that the press, 10 be
free, must have uncontrolled power. II must
have the power to say any thing and every thing;
to advocate every enormity and iniquity. II
mist not only have license, but RIGHTEOUSNESS
II must be allowed, with impunity, to speak in
gross and ribald language, and TO advocate theft
house-breaking, house-burnng, murder, lying.
rape, and all the long catalogue of crimes. If il
does these things, in the opinion of the Tribune.
no human power can touch or modest il.
Now, il never entered into the contamination
OF any man to give 10 the press higher powers
than are bestowed upon the citizen. The liberty
Of the press is, at least but the liberty Of the ct
zen. The citizen Of this Republic is called free.
yet he is restrained. His liberty is not savage,
but rational and legal liberty. The fact that
he is punished for crime, is no evidence that he i
not free.
Suppose that a newspaper were established in
New York, and that il advocated the breaking
down Of the Tribune office and the hanging Of all
the editors; suppose that it advocated the burn.
ing down Of all the houses and the destruction Of
all private property. Would the Tribune call
this the liberty of the press' We would call Il
the hcentiousness Of the press. The Tribune
would say that the conductors Of such paper
deserved no punishment. We would say that
they deserved the severest punishment, and if
there were no precise and special law authorizing
punishment, we would be in favor Of the people
making and administering the law.
Now, in a slave State, what is an abolition
newspaper but an incendiary papcr' IL proposes
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

Gadsden Territory.
We had exhibited to us on yesterday fine
specimen of copper ore, which. to all appearance
contained very large portion of the pure metal
as II is visible all over the surface of the specimen.
The mine from which it is extracted, is situated
in the Gadsden purchase, and US will be seen by
the sabjoined abstract of letter written 10 Mr.
Cory, member of the Assembly of this State,
promises to prove Of incalculable value.
The letter referred to is dated at Cape Aqua
Caliente, Arizona Mountains, January 18th 1854
The writer some months previously CHANGED to
fall IN with a party who were preparing to explore
that portion of Sonora acquired by the Gadsden
treaty, and to take possession Of valuable mines
should they be SO fortunate as TO discover such.
The party in time found copper mine which has
proven to be rich and extensive. The ore has been
assayed, and found to contain seventy-fve per
cent OF copper, in addition TO which there are
from one to one and half ounces of gold per
hundred weight
This mine is within ono hundred miles Of steam
boat navigation the Colorado river The
writer, however, says that eight of the compan ny
were left at the mines to build houses and hold
possession OF their claim while the remainder are
engaged in making explorations for silver. Seve-
raj mines containing lead silver and some copper,
also little gold, have been discovered. The
richness OF the specimens collected had not yet
been tested There is no doubt, in the mind Of
the writer, that the country possesses in great
measure the mineral wealth il is reputed to have
The gold mines are represented as the poorest of
all.
The silver and lead mines appear as il they
were worked some fifty or more years ago. The
cause Of their being abandoned was the hostility
Of the Indians, which continues to this day to be
dreaded by the Mexican race
The products of the country are sold cheap, but
foreign goods are held at exorbitant rates. The
writer says that he would like no better business
than that of merchandising within the American
territory adjacent to the new boundary line. Dry
goods, on which the transportation charges are
trifing, will yield an average profit of one hun
dred per cent.
Shares in the company's mineral property are
valued at from $1,000 to $4,000. TIE writer
says that although these prices may seem vision
airy, it should be considered that twenty -four men
only have an inexhaustable mountain of oar,
threefourths of which is copper ore, and con
tanning also gold enough to pay all expenses OF
| digging and transporting the ore to Europe.
From the tenor of this letter, it may reasonably
be inferred that this country will soon get her
.'purchase" money back in cash out of the Gads-
den territory itself.--Sacranento Union.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

Cor. KINNEY STILL MrssNe.--The authorities
in New York arc still in the dark as 10 the where
abouts of Col. Kinney. There is rumor that
ne has sailed with portion Of his expedition for
Ban Domingo, and another report has il that he
ls on tor Nicaragua to Join the fllibusters from
California under president" Walker His bail
was only 81 200, which, of course, is forfeited.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

A BEAR FIeHr IN VIReISIA.-The Hardy
Wing of Saturday says: "A Mr. Simons and
two sons, residing upon the South Fork, in this
county, had quite desperate encounter with an
old she bear and her three cubs, on the 25th ut.
The very brief account of the struggle, as given
to us, represents Madame Bruin as having fought
valorously for her family, giving and receiving
wounds with tho bravest determination. She
was finally made to bite the dust, however, and
Mr.. Simons now has the cubs in limbo"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

BUcKiNeHAm SmrH, the now Secretary of Lee
CATION to Spain, is said 10 be an accomplished
Spanish scholar, with great tact and experience
as diplomat, having been Secretary Of Lepa-
ton TO Mexico under Mr.. Lctchor, and for year
performed the duties Of the minister TO the entire
satisfaction Of his government
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

STATISTICS or LOWELL MAssAcHUsEETs.-
The capital invested in the manufactures of Lo-
well on tho Ist Of January, amounted to over
$4,000 900. There are SO mills running, 371 1873
spindes, and IL ,407 looms; at these and other
departments Of the woofen and cotton manufac-
turo, 1923 females and 4,542 males are en-
ployed This working produced weekly 1925, 600
yards Of cotton cloth, 10000 yards Of woollens,
$4,000 yards Of carpoting, and 50 rugs, consum-
ing, therefor, 1885, 900 lbs. Of cotton, and 1000
lbs, Of wool.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

ITHE PRomnIToRY LAw.--BosroN, June IL
The opinion Of Elias Merwin, lawyer of this
city, endorsed by Rufus Choate, c. G.. Lorlng,
and Sydney Bartlett, that the new prohibitory
law of this State is unconstitutional in its most
important cnactments, is causing considerable ex-
element.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

clamation as the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in this district, by tho convention that met
in Talladega on the 18th ult
We learn that Mr.. III. made an excellent speech
TO tho convention, setting forth his views of what
is tho true policy of the South, upon the question
Of slavery especially.
The Watchio'oer says, eve heard but one OK
preston Of opinion relative to his speech and
that was hearty and unqualified approval of his
views"
Mr. Curry, who had previously declined being
candidate on account Of private considerations,
was called upon, and addressed the convention in
most happy and appropriate speech.--Hunts-
ptac (.aia.) Democrat.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

The PORTLAND nror.--PoRrLAND, June H.
The Coroner's inquest on the death Of Robbins,
who was killed in the late riot, has been in scs-
sion all day, but no new facts have been elected.
The investigation will probably occupy several
days.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
From The Albany Argus.

One of the most remarkable examples of vigo-
rous old age of which we have any knowledge,
is Joseph Alexander, of this city, who has just
now completed his ninetieth year. 1t is only
within the last year two that his frame has be-
gun to bow, and his step to totter under the bur
den of years; and though bodily inhrmities have
recently been increasing upon him, we are about
to furnish the evidence that, even now, his mind
continues as bright and active ever. Mr..
Alexander has spent considerable part Of his
active life in this city; and here, where he is best
known, he is most highly honored and venerated.
On the day after that which completed his nine
tieth year, he sent to his pastor, Dr. Sprugue,
the following lines which he had just written for
him, as a testimony of his good will; and con-
sidering that they came from a nonogenarian, we
doubt whether it would be easy to find their par
allel. They are written in as fair, firm, and
beautiful hand as we have almost ever seen.
We hope the venerable writer may have another
decade of years added to his life, at the close of
which he may startle the world with another
bright poetical effusion in commemoration Of a
by-pone century:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14

GREAT SURoIoAL OpERATIoS.-One Of tho
most hazardous operations known to surgeons was
performed upon the wife of Mr. Joseph Richard
son, of Boone county, KY, who was brought to
this side of the river in Delhi township for surg-
cal relief. On the 22d day Of last month a tumor
wss cut from tho interior Of her abdomen weigh
ing more than forty pounds, which had been
growing two years, rendering her life an inioler-
able burden. II had become attached TO tho
bowels and to tho walls of the abdomen through
out. The last mentioned part was divided in the
operation by cut fourteen inches in length
This terrible operation was performed by DR..
Litzenberry, Of Cheviot, in this county, assisted
by his partner DR.. Leonard, and Drs. Lindsey
and Gaines, Of Delhi township. DIR. Dodge, OF
this city, administered either with his usual efici-
england The patient declared afterwards "that
she did not feel the scratch of n knife" Mrs.
Richardson is now Con the 18th day after the
operation) improving rapidly, and declares that
she feels well enough to sit up Cincinnati Eng.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-14
IMPROMPTU.

Six thousand years ago-or more IL may be.
Whsn Time himself was but baby.
bame Nature In good romantic.
Resolved 10 try her plastic hand,
To blend the beautiful and grande
And fora model landscape,
So, culling from her choicest stores
Reserved for special duty,
With liberal hand spread ont lawn
OF most SURPRISING beauty,
Then dotling with artistic skill,
Here a copse and there rill,
Mcandering down the flower clad hill
From many a crystal fountain;
Her fairy plan she thus completes
Then piled the rubbish up in heaps.
And called them CATTsKn. MOUNTAIN
1t is due to Mr.. Alexander to say that the
above is printed without his knowledge.
"She has breast works and knees" said
Ike, describing the new United States ship Mer-
rimac to Mrs. Partington, and he looked up at her
rogueishly. "What is that, Isaac" said the old
lady looking up from profound contemplation of
Dudley Leavitt's almanac. a She had not caught
all the remark "She has breast works and
knees" repeated Ike, smiling "Breast works
and knces!" said Mrs. Partington impressively,
with face that had whole moral code written
upon it, "and how do you know thatp' 81 saw
EN-, !" returned he, and put my hand on 'em -
"Well," said she raising her finger like guide
post, ''you must not LET me hear such thing
rom you again. SUCH shameless conduct is with
out parallel in ono so young, and / am almost
ready TO believe in all they say Of the moral tur-
pentine of youth" She looked anxiously al Ike,
who was sitting on his legs and rocking to and
fro. cit was the new ship was talking about, y
said he, grnning at the mistake she had made
"Ohl" ssid she, twas that all2 well the lesson
may be laid away in your mind till you need it. =
The old lady took pinch of snuff, with her eyes
upon the picture of the stiff corporal upon the
wall, but the picture was moveless; and she turn
ed towards Ike, who making a row Of port
holes in the side of sheet of gingerbread ready
for the oven.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-09-20
Glorious Victory

We haze met tie enemy and they are-nolohere,
The day, yesterday, was as glorious for an
election, as our victory is complete. No un-
toward incident occurred to disturb the quiet
and good order of our city.
The returns from the towns in this vicinity
show gains for the Democratic candidate.
which, if carried through the State, will elect
him by the people by n handsome majority.
The triumph is all we could wish. Fusion
fanaticism and murderous Neal Dowism has
got a death blow in their stronghold.
We do not forget, however, that our victo-
nv is not an extensive Democratic triumph.
Our noble allies, the straight Wings, deserve
all praise for the generous and determined
support, which their patriotic support of the
Union, and their contempt for the present
administration of our State affairs, has in
duced them to render our cause, and with
them we gladly share the honor of our She
cess.
The people can now Judge who have been
deceiving them. But we will not stop 10
moralize indeed we canrot. Amid the
cheers and congratulations of friends, we will
not attempt to write, but refer our readers 10
the returns below, which will give them full
information to the latest hour. Our triumph
is glory enough for one day.
1t Is sufficient now to say that as far as
heard from, Morrell is behind some 5000
votes from last year, and if the remainder
come in, in similar style, he will want 10000
of an election. lie has lost, undoubtedly.
the lou and Senate.
Our county officers for this county are cleo.
ted-Portland Argus.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-09-20

CLINTON CoUNTY.-The Democracy o.
Clinton county held their nominating Con-
vention on the 25th ult., and from the pub
lished proceedings We would conclude that
they had a most glorious time of it.
The Convention was addressed by Col. n.
T. CATTERLIN, in an eloquent and effective
manner. The utmost harmony prevailed
and the Democracy pledged an undivided
support to their nominees.
The ticket nominated was as follows:
For Gek.-OHN BARNER.
For Amdtor.-JOSHUA n. ARMAN-
TROUT.
For Conamissioners.-J. X. HARLlN, II.
FRAZIER.
Mr.. BARNER, the candidate for Clerk, is a
gentleman e~minently qualified for the posi-
ton. lie is a sterling Democrat, honest,
capable, and faithful, and will discharge the
duties of the office in a manner satisfactory
to all. He is certain, we think, of an cleo
ton.
Mr.. ARMANTRoUT is also well qualified for
the position to which he has been nominated.
His Democracy is unquestioned, and his
election certain.
We hope our Democratic friends in Clinton
will rally to the support of their ticket, and
defeat the Dark Lantern conspirators arrayed
against it. 1t will require but their united
effort anil action to accomplish this.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-09-20
For The Daily State Sentinel.
The Great Know Nothing Fizzle on
last Friday Evening.

Messrs. Editors: On Friday last, public no
tice was given that a meeting would be hol-
den and speaking expected that evening at
the corner of Meridian and Washington
streets.
Desiring to lose no opportunity for hearing
a few more Know Nothing, Republican, Alb
clifton, Free Soil and Fusion speeches, before
that party should disband, change its names
and policy and come ont in n new dress,
the writer concluded to 60 within about a
street width of the speakers, supposing that
he could approach no nearer on account of the
crowd that would be present, but was happi-
ly disappointed, as the number was fully as
small, if not smaller, han that of any politi-
cal meeting here since Governor Whitcomb's
election, when the Wings seemed to "cave
in" on the Tariff and Bank questions, lust as
Know Nothingism and Abolitionism are now
caving in beneath the weight of the hetero-
geneous mass o~fincongruous elements brought
together by a fusion of all the isms in the
land.
Truly, their impotent failure on Friday
evening should be to them n moral, and its
influence should not soon be lost upon the
community, of whatever party name or Sc
cret Order. Let it be a warning to every
party, and every man, whether he like some
my Lord" who has an itching (and is like
ly att0ays to have) for a high Office, or only
aspires to a CleyksAip of a county, TO keep
clear of such secret political organizations As