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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

IF7 II a skunk had the christening Of itself, il
would no doubt change its present name and
choose a muscal, high-sounding, perfumed appel
lation. Yet, after all, it would gain nothing by
such change, since its nature would remain un-
affected. The vile odor that led to the name Of
skunk would still cling TO it, Not all the waters
Of the ocean, not all the spices of Arabia, could
wash il out. Could II by possibility change It's
name, the new name selected by il would speed
lily become as odious as the cast off name.
We have in this country at the present time a
party which, nj its first coming, was christened
the Know nothing party The name which il
unfortunately for itself selected, was suggestive
Of gnorance, low objects, and revolving tactics,
became, in the progress Of that party, associated
with mobs, disorders, bloodshed, and midnight
conspiracies II was covered with odium The
idea Of grave staiesman conlessing himself to be
Know-nothng' The thing was ridiculous, I'M
reasonable, proposterous. They then took the
proud name Of Americans, hoping TO avoid ridi-
cule and attract popularity. oh what degra-
dation OF that proud appelative which rivals, il
il does not surpass, that Of the "Roman citizen "
Of old They call themselves "Americans" and
the american Party" They call the Demo
Gratis and such others oppose them, the can't
American Catholic or Foreign Party"
These people have, by their excuses and their
brutality, almost succeeded in attaching discredit
TO the noble appellation of--American. Had they
desig-~d and desired to make that word a word
of reproacn, 'hey could not more efiectually have
done 50. According % their Interpretation Of the
A
words, TO be an American = 70 be know-noth-
ing, and nobody can legitimatey be called an
American who opposes Know.nothingis.. We
would rather see shower Of fire and brmstos,
than see this great country subjected 10 the do
minion Of this new secret party.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
THANKFUL FOR SMALL FAyoRs.

The New York Herald, in its issue Of the 18th
instant, devotes column to ''the late Southern
elections" Instead of being dispirted, it seems
to take uragement from the results of these
elections, and calls them-''a good beginning"
Ii signal defeats in Virginia, North Carolina
Alabama, and Tennessee, make good begin.
ning and quicken the zeal and stimulate the
courage of the new order, what would have be-
come OF them had they achieved successes
They would have been lifted up to the seventh
heaven. They would have been delirious with
JOY.
10 be beaten is to be beaten, and nothing else
can be made of it. This boastful organization
promised to sweep the South, and to leave scarce
vestige of the Democratic party. Instead Of
doing SO, however, it has been routed horse, foot
and dragons, and yet its organs prate of its re-
markable successes
If, while young, lusty, and vigorous, it fares
SO badly, what will become of it when its blood
cools and its energies become enfeebled; If SC
unlucky sin the green tree," what will become
of it Gin the dry" Everybody knows, who
knows anything, that the Know-nothing party
was not designed by its founders for standing
and permanent party 1t was intended only al
make-shift. Not one element of endurance
and permanence infused into it. Ii was
formed for an occasion. 1t was called into being
to make one bold headlong and desperate dash a
the Democracy, which it hoped to overthrow and
thus possess itself of the spoils.
Defeated SO soon after its formation, it mus
perish, and that speedily. 1t is even now al
good as dead. All the doctors and medicines or
earth cannot save it,
What new shape the Protean opposition will
next assume, we cannot undertake to predict
Ii will either go back to old Federal Whiggery
or start some other humbug
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
From the Texas State Gazette
q III r. T. RING News


DEAR SRs: have the great pleasure of in.
forming you Of the dissolution of the Know-no-
thing Wigwam in this place. They met to the
number of one hundred and tpenty.fre, and pas
sed the endorsed preamble and resolutions and
ordered the archives to be burnt. saw myself,
the flames bursting merily out of the chimney.
Yours, A. B. &.
Whereas, A dispensaton with a constitution
and ritual, was given for the formation of a wig
wan, commonly known as "Know -nethinrs,S -
In the city Of Houston, which was commended
TO US by what we believed to be true Republican
principles; and whereas, since organizing under
such dispensation, constitution and ritual, said
organization has been declared illegal by the
Grand Council, and another constitution and
ritual has been forwarded to us for our govern
ment; and whereas, we believe that the said con-
sttution and ritual is in opposition to the Consti-
tuition and Laws Of our Glorious Confedoracy-
unjust, illiberal, anti-republican, and proscrip-
tive in their nature, direct interference with
the religious rights Of large portion Of the Anne
rican people, and which, If successfully carried
out, will breed i'll feeling and discord between
citizens, and tend materially to weaken those
bonds which should bind us together as one peo-
pie. Therefore, be il
Resolved, That we do not recognize in the con-
stltution and ritual forwarded to us by the Grand
Council, those principles Of Republicanism and
reverence for the laws, which induced us to band
together for common good, but in their stead,
we lind its antagonism, intolerance, and pro-
scrptive principles alike at war with the Consti-
tuition and laws Of the Union, and the teachings
OF those wise men Of the revolution, who pledged
their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor
tor the maintenance Of civil and religious liberty
Rtsoired, That holding the above truths to be
evident, we cannot subscribe TO tho doctrines set
forth IN the constitution and ritual, and ace there
fore declare thus organisation dssofrcd.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
MoNMourH. Inly 81. ls5E

MONMOUTH, July 81, 1855
have 10 acknowledge the receipt OF your note
OF yesterday, advising me thar the Democratic
Convention Of this district has nominated me a
candidate 10 represent this district in the next
Congress.
The complimentary and confding manner in
which nomination for this important Office is
rendered TO me by the delegates of the democracy
of this district, awakens my gratitude, and de-
mands the devotion Of all my powers 10 merit the
high confidence thus reposed in me Never in
the history of our country was the position Tor
and responsible. In the next Congress will assur-
eddy be agitated questions upon which the destiny
OF the South, and perhaps the continuance Of our
whole fabric Of government will depend and il
may be that in the midst Of the excitement, which
such questions must engender, the country
may be further disturbed, by the happening OF the
contingency of the election of the President
devolving on the House Of Representatives In
view oil sucn a future the people of every district
in the slaveholding States especially should select
TO represent them in Congress, discreet but firm,
Incorporating, incompatible men whose nte-
rests as well as sentiments on these questions
Unidentified with their own AT such time
toe, IL is the duty Of every citizen, however hum
bic may be his estimate Of his own qualifications
or however great the sacrifice Of personal comforts
private interests 10 take such position in
public affairs as may be assigned him. shall
not shrink from mine, and -conformaby TO the
expectations held oui in my letter read in the
Convention | accept The nomination thus gene
rously rendered 10 me by the Democratic party Of
this district. J. A QUITMAN.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

US= The New England Farmer recommends
the following recipe simple and invaluable
remedy for rheumatism:
"Take a pint of the spirits of turpentine, TO
which add half an ounce of camphor; let il stand
till the camphor is dissolved; then rub it on the
parts affected; and il will never fail of removing
the complaint. FlaDnels should be applied after
the part is well fomented with turpentne
Repeat the application morning and evening. II
is said TO be equally available for burns, scalds,
bruises and sprains, never failing Of success. |"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

According to the latest intelligence from Nor.
folk, there were, the 18th instant, eight deaths
in the city, and three in the hospital, from the
yellow fever. In Portsmouth twenty deaths were
reported.
Three more deaths from the yellow fever have
taken place on the Falmouth, now at quarantine
station, New York, as reported TO this city yester.
day by telegraph.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

MosoUTTo PREVENT oN.--A correspondent Of
the ST Louis MOI Democrat says There is
nothing like whisky for mosquitoes. never use
a bar, but at night just fl my skin with good old
rye, and stretch myself naked on the bed. In
minute my body il covered with the insects and
the next instant behold the spectacle Of deiiriun,
pemens playing mad in the moonbeams Of my
window They never come at me twice, and
have a sweet sleep the night through
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

THE SNAKE Man INDIcTED.-In the Munici-
pal Court at Boston, on Monday, Lyford G. Hill,
OF New Hampshire, was arraigned on indict-
ment found by the grand jury, which alleges that
he compelled his little daughter Orlinda against
her will, to seize and take by the neck a Ger.
tain snake, whereby the said Orlinda was by said
snake greatly and dangerously bitten and put in
great fear, and whereby the health Of said Or.
linda was greatly injured Mr.. Hill pleaded not
guilty His trial will soon take place.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The new Cunard steamer Lebanon, with two
days later European dates, has arrived at New
York
The ''news," if such it may be called, from the
Crimea, to the 9th of July, is of no Importance,
according to the telegraphic despatch received
yesterday
No event has occurred to alter the aspect OF
affairs. The German relations continue unsatis-
factory The weather in England has been favor
able to the crops
distinguished Polander, named Count Ia
moyski, had arrived in London by invitation Of
the government. His visit is supposed to have
reference to the affairs of Poland, now under dis.
cussion in ministerial circles Est
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

IS Mr.. DANIEL SMITH is authorized TO col
lect and receipt for moneys due to the Sentinel
newspaper establishment.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

To MAKE WATERMELON BUTTER.--Slit the
watermelon open, with spoon scrape out the
pulp into cullender, and strain the water into
vessels; boil Il down to syrup; then put In apples
or peaches, like making apple butter or any kind
Of preserves. Or the syrup may be boiled with
out fruit down to molasses, which viii be found
to be MS fine as the best sugar-house molasses
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

me- o. II. p STEn, is our authorized agent
for collecting accounts due this office, and for oh
tanning new subscribers in Virginia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

DEATH or \ MIDsHlpaAS. Midshipman John
Cain, jr., of Indiana, died Of the yellow fever,
on board the Falmouth during her passage
from Key West TO New York. He was gradua ted
at the naval school at Annapolis last year.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

| IL Gen. Quitman has accepted the democratic
nomination for Congress in the Fifth district Of
Mississippi. The followingis is his letter of ac-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
From the Louisville (Ky) Democrat of 10th instant
Outrages OF Monday.
NO. I.

Mr.. Biackford, in the Seventh ward, went to
the polls about noon. They asked him how long
he had lived in this country. He was born in
Jessamine county, in this State, and his father
and gradfather were native-born. He had lived
two months and half in the ward The polls
were not crowded, and the call was for voters.
When asked how he voted, he had no ticket and
was at loss for names, but said he voted the
Democratic ticket The reply was, that there
was no such ticket. He named Clarke as the
candidate The overseers cried out, Sag NIGHTS;
he has been there long enough. lie finished vot-
ing and started out, when he was seized and badly
beaten by the bullies He still bears the marks
on his head and face. He is a peaceable man,
and gave not the least provocaton.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

Watkins, anti-know- nothing !, ...y
Sneed, Know nothing.
Smith, Democrat
Savage, Democrat.
5. Ready, know-nothing.
6. Jones, Democrat
T. Wright, Democrat
=. Zollicoffer, Know-nothing
9. Etheridge, Know nothing
10. Rivers, Know nothing.
This would give four Democrats one anti
Know-nothing Wing, and FIVE Know -nothings
The last delegation stood four Democrats and six
Wings.
OF the six Wings in the last House from Ten
nessee two Charles Ready and Felix X. Zolli-
coffer) supported the Nebraska bill, while four
Robert NJ. Bugg, William CuIlom, Emerson
Etheridge and Nathaniel G. Taylor opposed it,
Zollicoffer and Ready are reelected; so is Ethe-
ridge.
In Kentucky, the Know -nothings who moved
heaven and earth gained victory. They elected
their Governor, Charles S. Morehead, by maio-
rty ranging from five to 5000. They also elected
all their candidates for State Offices, as follows:
James G.. Hardy, Lieutenant Governor.
r. c. Wintersmith, Treasurer.
James Harlan, Attorney General
Thomas S. Page, Auditor.
Andrew Mckinley, Land Register.
J. d. Mathews, Sup Pub. ins.
The Congressman elected are as follows:
/. Henry G. Burnett, Democrat.
?. John p Campbell. Know-nothins.
3. w. l.. Underwood, Know nothing.
4. A. G.. Talbot, Democrat.
5. Joshua II. Jewett, Democrat.
6 J. NJ. Elliott, Democrat.
7. Hump. .darshall, Know nothing.
{. Alex. h Marshall, Know nothing.
2. Leander NJ. Coxs ltnow-nothing.
10. S. F. Swope, Know nothing.
We have never doubted that the old Wing
party, had it not abandoned lis organization and
desperately ran into the cmbrar.- of Know-no-
thingism, would have fought much harder battle
in the Southern States than the know-nothings
have done
Governor Pease, Democrat, i supposed to be
reelected Governor Of Texas, and p. II. Bell is
reelected 20 Congress
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

=, He 1o'ERsoRsHIr OF kANsAs.-IIon. Wilson
Shannon, ex-Goyernor Of Ohio, a member Of the
last Congress from that State, and a supporter Of
the Nebraska and Kansas bill, has been appoint
cd Governor Of Kansas, vice Hon. M. Dawson,
declined. .,l I--'.,.. -
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
Negro stealing a Capital Crime.

A bill has been introduced into the Kansas
Legislature, making negro stealing in that Terri
tory punishable with death. We give the report
OF the Judiciary Committee on the same: NJ
"Ihe Committee on the Judiciary, TO whom
was referred bill entitled "A bill TO punish per-
sons decoying slaves from their masters. = respect
fully report, that they have had the same for some
time under advisement, and recognizing the corr
rectness OF the provisions of the act but one aues
ton has occupied the attention Of the committee
and that is the character of the punishment pre.
scrbed in the bill. At first presentation of the
subject, there was apparent severity which
seemed not to be in consonance with the crime
and viewing the offence in the light Of grand lar
ceny alone, the genius Of our institutions and the
preJudices Of the day in which we live. nj once
discard so extreme punishment
''But when we view the offence in its peculiar
bearings upon our Institutions AT this particular
time, 1t assumes more the character Of treason
against the laws, than an ordinary crime which
but affects the parties Immediately Interested, or
the immediate community in which the offence
may have been committed, and may in its incen
diary tendencies lead to consequences of the most
fearful character, as well upon our social as polit-
lcal institutions. II is an offence, the frequent
occurrences of which, we may well imagine, might
light the bonfires of civil war, and result in
bioodshed more fearful than thousand murders.
We are, therefore, in view of this, prepared to
sanction the penalty Of death, and most respect
iuiiy recommend the passage of the act.
"Al of which is respectfully submitted,
"R. n. REFS, Chairman. - "
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

At the First ward poll, in the morning, there
was constant scene of violence. The polls were
crowded. Mr.. Beman saw a German who wa,
IN the crowd pulled out, and blows aimed at him
The man implored them not to strike him, ms he
had done no harm; he only wanted to vote; bu,
he would leave if they would let him go. Mr.
Beman interceded, and the voter got away with
whole bones In few minutes afterward an.
other German was dragged out of the crowd and
beaten by DULLES. Beman seeing the man likely
to be killed. bully laying upon him with a
club-interceded again, but was this time struck
a stunning blow on the head with club, which
disabled him from further efforts
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

No SEcTs N HEAvEN.--The celebrated Whit
held, when preaching on one occasion from the
balcony of the courthouse in Philadelphia, cried
out, hitting his hands to Heaven, "Father Abra-
ham, who have you Got In your bosomi "Anv
Episcopalansi" "Nol" "Any PERSEVERANCE y,
"Noi" "Any Baptstsi' "Nor, Have Won
any Methodsts there' - "Noi' Have You env
independents or Seccders THEREOF HNo no n,
"Why, who have you thoni" awe don 4 have
these names here. All here are Christians. be-
levers IN Christ "Oh, is TINT the case, Then
300 heip us all 10 forget party names, and TO be-
come Christians, IN deed and in truth y, NsFTF
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16

MIR. Roberts went to the Fourth ward poll
de spoke to one of the candidates, and upon 90
ing up to the door he was met by regulator
who asked him how he was going to vote. II
answered, the Democratic ticket Then vol
can't vote here; and the word was followed by
blow from the bully, that sent him out into tn
street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-16
ELECTION NEWS.

/" The returns for the Legislature are as yet in
complete, but enough is known to render it GER
tain that our majority joint ballot will be suf-
iicently large for all useful purposes. We have
undoubtedly carried both houses, but by what
precise majority in each we cannot state in this
days paper. In our next we hope to give a
complete table of the members elect, their poll
tics, &c.,
In North Carolina, the Democrats have elected
five out of eight of their candidates. The repre-
sentation in the next House of Representatives.
will stand as follows:
:" First district-R. T. Paine, Know nothing;
majority about 339.
9 Second distrct-Thcmas Ruffin, Democrat;
majority about $500.
"Third dstrct-Warren Winslow, Democrat;
majority about LOO.
g Fourth district. OBJ Branch, Democrat;
majority about 2,575.
" Fifth distrct-E. G. Reade, Know nothing;
majority about 1900
Sixth dstrct-R. c. Puryear, Know nothing
Seventh Dissatisfaction Craige, Democrat;
majority about :, ZOO.
Eighth distrct-Thomas L. Chngman, Demo
crat; majority about 500
In Tennessee, as our readers have already been
led, the Democracy reelected Governor
OF t, GRITTY -~''"ratAd nj from
a. 1000 The iEs@ ssasu st ,.at. .a E..
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-22
Horse.Thief Detecting Company.

There once was company in this
county for detecting horse thieves and
other felons. but II has gone down.
The law which we publish on our
irsi page. makes liberal provision
for the formation Of such n company,
and we think that at least two or
three such companies should be form.
ed IN this county. Thieves. having
been driven from towns and neighbor-
hoods where tclegraphs and railroads
furnish facilities for apprehension,
now frequent other sections Of the
country. The very fact Of the, exis.
lenco Of such an organization Is pro-
lection Of property. as thieves soon
learn that n systematic pursuit Is dan.
gcrous.
Aside from the security thus afford
cd. there are other reasons why such
an association should exist. Ii d.
vidcs the cxpcnse'of detection among
friends and ncighbors and does not re-
quire the unfortunate man who lose,
property TO incur nm additional loss.--
Will not somebody move in this mat
ter9 Lot Il be done now, before any
more horses are stolen, or stores ar,
broken open.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-22
Very Thankful.

1t is not often that so many persons
have occasion to be thankful. 1.-The
public generally" are thankful to the
Ladies who got up so good supper
week before last, and the ladies are
thankful to the public generally" for
such liberal patronage. The Trustees
are thankful to the ladies and "the
public generally" for about $3.50, as
the proceeds of the supper and the
sewing society, with which to liqui-
date part of the debt on the college,
and Mr.. Baker, is thankful to them
all for the $3.50, which he needed We
ry much, and the ladies, and "the
public generally" and the trustees, and
every body else, are thankful to Mr..
Baker for putting up SO substantial a
building. and waiting SO patiently for
his pay. All who live until next
spring may expect to have another
occasion to be thankful, as the ladies
announce another supper for June 9th
1856, or thercabouts.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-22
Pious Fraud.

We notice elsewhere n pamphlet con-
tanning the controversy between Sena'
tor Brooks. and I Archbishop Hughs.
The Archbishop. has, however, printed
an edition entitled "Brooksiana; or
the controversy between Senator
Brooks and Archbishop Hughes. grow
ing out Of the recently enacted Church
property bill. with m Introduction
by the most Rev. Archbishop Of New
York"
The introduction preIixed TO this
little volume by the archbishop con-
stituted no part Of the controversy be.
tween him and Senator Brooks, and,
though controversial In its character,
is now matter 10 those who read the
"lctiors" as they appeared In the
newspapers; while the publishers on
tho partof the archbishop purposely
omit three Of Mr. Brooks letters. con.
tanning the proofs Of what he had as
serted in his speech in regard to the
immense amount Of property, held by
I John Hughes in his own right, rs
shown by the records in which con-
veyOnces are registered by authority
Of law. Nothing could BIO more ma
terial TO the issue Of the controversy
than the omitted letters. This Is what
Is called pious fraud.