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Women I'm Eating Saloons.

The New York Mirror, referring to an article
in an exchange which commended females to
throw of their "shyness," and patronise public
houses got up on the European plan," says;
"a beautiful woman in fashionable restau-
rant with glass Of brandy and water in her
hand 'on the European PLAN we should regard,
in our unsophistcated village Of New York, as
rather indicate exhibition. We have long
since lost the schoolboy illusion that women
are made Of ether, and can live on love; but we
still confess TO something of repugnance at
seeing them in eating saloons, up to their eyes
ia beef and beer
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
From the Evening Atlas.
IDA LEE-BY T. 8.


The following words having been arranged
to music by c. NJ. Traver, esq, of this city, and
thereby attained deserved popularity, are re-
specially inscribed to him as a mark Of affec.
ton and esteem:
It's many years since first saw
Upon The village green,
Fair Ida Lee, in girlish glee,
happy, joyous queen.
Gentle Ida, loving Ida,
Dearest Ida Lee,
My thoughts by day, and dreams by night,
Are evermore of thee
They placed a crown upon her head
A wreath OF rarest flowers
Which round her brow a halo shed,
Brighter than childhonds hours.
Gentle Ida loving Ida, &c
In those bright days pure happiness
Was thine, without alloy
Thy winning smile, thy fond caress,
Spoke OF the souls deep JOY
Gentle Ida loving Ida, &c.
Bot now, alas those bssfuI hours
Are gone, forever gone;
Those transient, evanescent flowers,
Have faded one by one.
Gentle Ida, loving Ida, &c.
Yet though our youthful days are past
We may be happy still;
In heaven our souls will find sweet rest,
When free from every i'll.
Gentle Ida, loving Ida, &c
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

The Richmond (Va.) papers Of Monday last
have long accounts of an extraordinary affair
that has created much excitement in that city.
1t appears that a young man from Boston
calling himself Francis Auburn, arrived in
Richmond about three weeks ago, and obtained
employment as a designer and carver Sub.
sequently he rented house, and fitted it up
for grocery, and oyster and drinking saloon,
which he was to have opened yesterday On
Friday night, however, he was arrested on a
charge OF enticing away and harboring two
male slaves belonging to Messrs. Jesse Will
liams and James III. Grant, and who had
disappeared few days previous. The Enquirer
says:
The time Of arrest was about IL O'Clock.
Friday night, and was effected by the police,
who stationed themselves around Auburn's
house and awaited his return, which was at
the late hour named. He resisted the officers
with pistol and bowie knife in hand, but was
oyerpowered and taken to the cage. On his
way to prison he drew from his pocket a phial
Of strychnine, drank portion of il, and spit
out mouthlul OF the poison in the face of the
officers who had him in charge. Two physi-
clans were Immediately called to his relief, but
he died from the effects of the strycbnine about
two hours after swallowing it; and the coroner
held an inquest over his body on Saturday
morning.
The charge on which he was arrested was
satisfactorily established, as follows: He had
received about 500 from the two negro men,
under promise to convey them to the North,
and had concealed them in the third story of
his house preparatory TO sending them away
One OF the negroes having complained Of being
unwell, he gave him what he said was dose
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
DIR. KANEs OFFICIAL REPORT.

DIR. Kane, accompanied by the Secretary Of
the Navy, paid his respects to the President on
Monday last He has made an important cor.
rection in his official report. 1t should read
that surface Of three thousand miles, instead
Of three hundred square miles, Of open sea was
seen free Of ice, &c
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
TEXAS.

Galveston dates of Sunday last were received
at New Orleans on the sixteenth instant A
despatch from the last named city, says that
Captain Callahan, of the Texan Rangers, had
battle with combined force of roo Mexicans
and Indians, at Eagle Pass, on the 18th instant
-Four Rangers and forty of the enemy were
killed, and the latter retreated. Captain Cal
lahan calls on Texas for assistance to exter
inmate the Indians
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
rea- 1t is really amusing to notice the ma

rsa- 1t is really amusing to notice the man
ner in which the opposition presses are accus
toned to speak Of the successes of the Demo
cratic party. 1t is gall and NORWOOD to them
to be compelled as public journalists, to chron-
icle such triumphs. They do so with mani
fest reluctance and with the most ungracious
rudeness. Whilst truth forces them to record
the great and signal successes of our party,
they always throw in something by way Of
Offset. They either declare that their own voters
did not turn out--that new questions were sud.
denly sprung, or that local questions OVERRIDE
all leading and distinctive party issues. This
is the game that has been played from the year
one, and it will doubtless be continued until
the crack Of political doom. These wise acres
ought 10 see, and seeing, ought honestly TO &C
knowledge, that SO many important events Of
the same character could not occur by acct
dent. If courageous enough to look full in the
face the signs of the times, they would see that
no party, no ism, or no combination Of parties
or isms, can succeed against the great rock Of
Democracy
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

II The Annual Report of the Board of Visitors,
10 The Military Academy al West Point, has been
made to the Secretary Of War. The report says /:
The Board are impressed with the importance Of
this institution TO the common interests Of our
country. Its practical working has been dis.
played in training large number of men for the
public service, who have showed the results OF
that training in their skill and bravery as officers
of the line and Of the staff on the battle fields OF
Mexico, and in the professions and employment
OF civil life. The utilitarian character of this
institution and the Importance of fostering i'm
proving and even extending its benefits 10
greater number than have enjoyed them hereto.
FORE is no longer question
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

R7s~ Ia another column, we publish an ac-
count of the horrible conduct of Northern
Abolition emissary in Richmond, Virginia.
He killed one of the negroes whom he had
concealed, and who had paid him fifty dollars
to carry him to free State--assailed with
pistol and bowie knife the officers sent to arrest
him, and then committed suicide. Such is
Abolition philanthropy. However, while all
such men are mean enough to steal negroes, few
are bold enough to kill themselves when de-
tected.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

II William Ogden Niles, Washington City,
proposes TO print Nies's Register, fifty volumes
complete, commencing with the work in Septem-
Der, 1911, and closing with the life OF its founder
and editor, Hezekiah Niles, in September, 1886
The character of the Register is SO widely and
well known that need not expatiale upon
them. Il was in its day the best American weekly
and is still an Invaluable record for the historian
The entire fifty volumes will be offered (bound) TO
subscribers for $40 so, or less than half the orgi
nal cost.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

SALE or BLooDFD STocK.-The famous race
horse "One-Eyed joe" whose speed and endu-
rance are proyerbial, was sold at Broadrock,
Va, on Saturday, by his owner, Mr.. Jas. Tai
lev. for $500, to Mr.. John Campbell, Of Balt
more. Major Doswell's feet footed brown mare
"Selene" was sold at the same time and place
to Mr.. 7. J. Peyton, for $685.. Both Of these
mays are entered for the races to come of next
week at Baltimore
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

SETTLED UP.-A. G. Allen, ESQ.,, late Navy
Agent here, portion of whose funds, it was
said was involved in the failure of Selden,
Withers & Co., has settled his account as late
Navy Agent and Pension Agent, by paying
up his admitted balances, and retaining only
commission for auditing and paying certain
extra pay granted to officers, seamen and
marines in the Pacific, during and subsequent
TO the Mexican war
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
to be not only sound statesman but an ora
tor IN the highest acceptation of the term.
Governor WiIIard's Speech.


to be not only sound statesman, but an ora
tor IN the highest acceptation of the term.
Governor wilard's Speech.
When the loud applause and cheering
which greeted Mr.. Pugh at the conclusion of
his splendid effort had subsidized, Gov. Powell
introduced Lieut.. Gov. Willard, of Indiana,
who was also present by invitation.
In his speech Mr.. Willard also showed that
between the democrats North and the demo
Gratis South there is a perfect unity of senti-
ment and opinion on all the great questions
which do now, and have for years past agita-
ted the country. Nothing could be more hap
Ply or admirable than the manner in which he
put many of his points; and they told with
thrilling effect upon his charmed audience
de was able, amusing, eloquent, and persua-
sive and while he delighted by the beautiful
play of his fancy, he also instructed by the
cogency of his reasoning. He was the last of
the distinguished strangers present; and it
may with truth be said that seldom have three
such speeches-so mastery and SO eloquent
been delivered in one day to like audience.
Speeches were also made by Col. VIM. Pres
ton, Hon. A. G. Talbot, Hon. j. c. Breckin-
ridge, Elijah Nutall, esq, and Gov. Powell, all
of which are described as able and eloquent
efforts
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

HARVARD CoLLEGE.-The catalogue Of the
officers and students of Harvard University,
just published, contains the names Of 669 stu.
dents in the different departments. OF these
365 are under graduates which is the largest
number ever upon the rolls at one time. There
are IA Divinity students, IL Law students, CT
Scientific students, two Astronomical students,
lO4 Medical students, and Resident Gradu-
ates
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

How MARBLES ARE MADE.-The common
mode of grinding childrens marbles is a curl.
Gus instance of simplicity in machinery. A
number of stone chips, broken to suitable
size, are put together in tin box and fastened
to the rim of water-wheel aud there left to
grind themselves into shape.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
Georgia Elections.

The Savannah Georgian Of the 18th in
slant gives the following summary Of the
results Of the late election in that State:
"Our tables are now nearly completed, few
oftheleast populous counties only to hear from.
The whole vote in the State is l0l ,S4l, which
will be increased 70 lQl ,0e0-a large increase
over that Of 1853.
johnson has received 81, 877; Andrews AZ
952 Over by 6,0l2. JohnsonS majority over
Andrews is 1926, which counties 10 hear from
win increase TO 10 500; over both Andrews
and overly 1913, which will also, we think, be
increased, though the prohibition returns are
very imperfect.
"For Congress- Stewards maiorityin the FIRST
district is ,4l6; Crawford's in the secondl7O
Trippe's in the third 9l7; Warmers in the
fourth IL Lumpkin's in the fifth 3, 496; Cobb's
in the sixth 1920; Fosters in the seventh 2l5;
Stephenss in the eighth 2,4G5."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

The ELECTIONS STILL TO CONE IN 1865
Louisiana votes on Monday, November 5, for
State officers and FIVE representatives to Con-
gress. Mississippi, Monday, November 5, State
officers and FIVE representatives 70 Congress.
New York Tuesday, November 6, State officers
but no Governor or Lieut.. Governor. Wisconsin
Tuesday November 6, State officers. Massa-
chusetts, Tuesday, November 6, Governor,
State officers aud Legislature. Maryland,
Wednesday, November Z, six representatives.
to Congress, two State officers Legislature, &c.
In Tennessee, Alabama, California, Wisconsin
and Pennsylvania, the legislatures in each
State elect one United States Senator
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

Price OF LAND IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR CoUN-
TRY.-A piece of land, containing about leo
acres, situated in the county of Ontonagon, on
Lake Superior, was recently sold at public
auction, under an order ofthe Judge ofProbate,
for the sum of $4,000, being $7e rs per acre.
The land was pre-empted by a coored man,
now deceased, few years since, and purchased
by him from the government for ten shillings
per acre. The lot is sold for the benefit of his
wife and children
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

KENDALL ON ROYAL BEAUTy.-Kendall, of
the New Orleans Picayune, writes home that
the ladies in waiting upon Victoria at Paris
were "a distressing homely set,' nor does the
profane republican treat royalty any better.
Listen to his description of the Princess Royal
ofEngland ",She is fat chubby and coarse
specimen Of girl, a homely likeness of her
mother, who never set up any pretensions to
beauty that | am aware off,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

UNITED STATES REvENUE-The following
table shows the amount of duties received at
seven of the principal ports of the United States
for the FIRST quarter Of the fiscal year ending
3Oth Of September, as compared with the pre-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN-
TIoN : SPEECHES OF SENATORS
DOUGLAS, PUGH, AND OTHER DIS
TINGUISHED GENTLEMEN.

The Democratic Convention which assem-
bled at Lexington, Kentucky, on the 9th inst,
seems to have been brilliant affair. We
make few extracts from the official account,
descriptive Of the speeches delivered:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

FIRST Cameo FROM JAPAN.-The schooner
G. r. Foote arrived at San Francisco on the
18th ultimo from japan. She is the first vessel
that has brought cargo direct from japan to
the United States. Her cargo consisted Of rice
and japanese ware
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

After the committee had retired, the Presi.
dent of the Convention introduced Hon. Ste.
phen A. Douglas, Senator from Illinois, who
proceeded to address the convention in speech
of about three hours duration The honorable
gentleman stated that it should be his purpose
to show to the Kentuckians present that de-
mocracy in~the North and in the South was
composed Of one and the same sort of princi-
pies and he would talk here, in a slave State,
Just as he would do at home, among his own
Immediate fellow.citizcns Of Illinois. Mr..
Douglas then proceeded TO make one Of the
most powerful, massive, compact, and able con
stitutional arguments upon the political topics
Of the ALPHABETICALLY touching the slavery
question-that have ever been uttered by an
American statesman. He was listened 10 by
the vast concourse present with the most
marked and profound attention, notwithstand-
ing the weather was somewhat inclement and
the people had to stand considerable portion
Of the time exposed to slight rain. Never
have we seen more devoted attention, and
never have VIC seen an audience more highly
delighted. Mr.. Douglas fully sustained his
wellearned and great reputation as a states.
man and an orator
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

MISS BROOK T. from Phila dephia, will
lNI open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies' on Monday, September 10Th.
1855, at No. 1873, Penn. Avenue corner Of
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
in every department.
French lady recently from Paris is engaged
as resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

ETTERS TO THE PEOPLE ON
IL Health and Happiness, by Catherine f.
Beecher. Paper 37i cents cloth so cents
History ofthe Council ofTrent, from the French,
by John McClintock, ID. d. Price ST.
Harpers' Picture Books for the Nursery, by
Jacob Abbott in three volumes, each complete
IN itself Price so cents each.
New volumes of Harpers' Story Books. Price 81.
Just received nj
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Aug 10 Bookstore, near 9th street
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Senator Pugh's Speech.

Gov. Powell then introduced Mr.. Pugh,
who made most happy and felicitous speech.
On all the great political topics he showed
himself to be a sound, practical statesman, of
national sentiments, and wholly destitute of
any Of those isn,s which so distract and disturb
the country. He treated the slavery question
just as the Constitution treats it, and such
was Ike manner, he declared to us, in which
the democracy Of the North treat it, and hence
they stood by the Kansas.Nebraska act which
his distinguished friend Senator Douglas) had
introduced into Congress and so ably advoca-
ted and sustained. Mr.. Pugh proved himself
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-18

HE~The democratic gain in 81 counties Of
Indiana is 1889.
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RECOMMENDATIONS


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literature, entitle her TO high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known TO me as lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the education OF young ladies', and in every way
worthy Of the patronage Of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES
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LII. d.,
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Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, sec'y Of Smith.
soian Institution
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, ID. G.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN Esq. /"
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian TO Con.
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. M. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the S.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the s. Court Of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
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tory.
Circulars stating the terms to be had at The
principal Book Stores, or Of Miss Brooke, No.
13S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3taw1m.
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COALl COALl
VIE undersigned is prepared to deliver
II White and Red Ash COAL Of the best qua
lily, nj SO so per ton (2240 lbs.)
H. &. NARROWER,
Sd street, Sd door south OF Pa avenue
July A-tf
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL,

Aug. 7--dlm
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
POSTSCRIPT.
Ex TEIEGRAPET.
SACRAMENTO. Feb. Is. G ?. NJ.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 10, L. NJ.
In joint convention, one ballot was had
the 50th, Gwin had a votes, Edwards So;
Roman Is; Broderick l2; Scattering 5.
An attempt was made to adjourn sine
die-lost-ayes as, noes SO.
The convention must adjourn soon.
In committee of the whole in the house
J. W. Ryland concluded his argument on
the right of the State to the public lands
and was followed by Graves of San Luis
Obispo in very sensible speech of half
an hour in length, taking very opposite
grounds to Stowe and Ryland.
No bill of any considerable Importance
passed either house to-day except in the
Senate bill to provide for the payment
of scrip in the order of its registry after
the lst of June.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
PrOhibitsry Liquor Law.

Mr.. Gobcr has introduced aa net similar
IN most Of its features to the "Mainc Liq-
uor Law" This me asure is said to have
many friends in the Legislature, and q
strong effort will be made for its passage
His act contemplates leaving the question
to the people at a general election on the
3lst of July, at which time the people Of
the State shall vote "Prohibitory Law,
aye" or ''Prohibitory Law, no,' and if
at said election majority of the legal vo-
ters of this State shall vote eyes," then
the act to take effect from and after the
31st day of August, 1856; if ''no," then
the act to take effect from and after the
30th of Januaty 1856.
There are serious objections to the con-
stitutionality of submitting law to the
people and making their consent con-
tingency of its effect. 1t might be ques-
ton whether or not the Supreme Court
would revise such an act Of the Legisla-
ture, and overrule any action under it
from an improper course BY the LcgiSla-
ture in its passage. But the decision cf
the people is the fairest and most decisive
test of the whole matter. If the majority
of the people decided in its favor it might
easily be enforced In the other contin-
gcncy, We doubt if the law would be any
thing but dead letter
The bill is indefinite in ono respect. 1t
says the Court Of Sessions or Supervisors
shall on the lst Monday of May in each
year appoint suitable agents for the sale
Of spurious liquors, with salary not de-
pendent upon the amount sold. But it
does not state whether these agents shall
sell liquors provided by the county au-
thorities, or trade upon county funds.
The object aimed at in the bill is q
good one, and if it is cxpedient---in other
words, if the object can be attained, it
will greatly benefit tho State, by surely
abolishing traffic, that produces three
fourths Of tho crime and misery Of the
State.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Bowers DIrcH.-This fine ditch is
now running full of water, and supplying
hundreds of miners AS it takes water
lower down the creek than any other, it
has the advantage of most of that used
by the other bitches, whose water falls
again into the creek above his. We learn
that by the improvements made by the
enterprising proprietor the past season,
he is now receiving fifty per cent higher
profit from his ditch this year than ever
before.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

SINGULAR EsCApE.-A sailor. named
Jack, was working under high bank in
the deep diggings at American Hill last
week, when an immense boulder, weigh
ing many tons, fell upon still larger one
between him and the bank, and bounded
completely over him, only bruising the
muscles of his arm, and tearing his clothes.
Those in sight took him up thinking him
dreadfully wounded, put him on board,
and with slow steps began carrying him
up the hill, He shortly called to be let
alone, but they thought him raving, and
held him On the board. When at the
top of the hill he got on his feet, saying he
could dance hornpipe with the best of
them, and enquired for his pipe and to-
bacco, which were left on the stone.-
These being restored to him, and his arm
being washed, under his directions with
whiskey, he was ready to go to work again
by the time the physician, who had been
sent for in haste, galloppcd up from town.