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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
The New Bounty Land Law.

The number of applications under this law
now amount to l0l 800, and are still coming
in at a rapid rate. The Union Of yesterday
says:
1t is probable that the Pension Office will
commence the issue Of warrants about the LIST
Of June next, as the engraving of the plates
is rapidly progressing. Already has copy of
the portrait of the Secretary Of the Navy been
completed for the l60 acre warrant, that of the
Interior for the 40 acre warrant, and that Of
the Secretary Of War for so acre warrant
The portraits of the President and others are
still in the hands Of the engravers already ex.
ecuted and greatly admired by all who have
seen them; and are proud evidences of Ameri-
can skill and genius in this department Of the
fine arts.
The commissioner has decided that the
rights of a widow of deceased soldier are lost
in second marriage, but are revived again on
the death Of the second husband. If, however,
there be minor children living Of the first hus-
band, they may claim in right Of their father
during the second marriage. A power Of at
torney cannot be executed until after the war
rant has been issued.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

belong to the Order, but they are few and far
between They are the exceptions, and not
the rule. "One swallow does not make a
summer
We assert and without the fear of contradic-
ton, that Northern Know nothingism is identi-
cal with Northern Abolitionism, and the people
of the South have no more business to co-ope.
rate with the one, than the other. They will
find it out themselves before long, but it may
then be too late
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
The Massachusetts Legislature and sIa-

The Boston Courier, referring to the fact
that both branches Of the Massachusetts, Legis
lature have passed. resolutions for the removal
Of Judge Loring because Of his decision sur.
rendering Burns, the Virginia fugitive slave,
says:
"The whole debate upon the resolves, from
the time Of their inception, has been Of the
most anti-slavery character-every senator who
has spoken upon the subject has declared him
self TO be an abolitiouist, whether he was on
one side or the other with regard to the re-
solves--and the first effective stroke at the in
dependence Of the Judiciary Of Massachusetts,
has been made in the arguments Of the anti
slavery senators Of the present session, and
these arguments did not alone refer to the &C.
ton Of Judge Loring."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01


The New Orleans Delta, Of Sunday last,
says:
Mr.. p. Soue has returned TO New Orleans,
and a number Of his friends on Saturday even
ing went to bis house and called him out, hav.
ing previously passed resolutions approving his
course while abroad; He spoke as follows:
al thank you, fellowcitizens, for this hatter.
ing demonstration Of your kind feelings to-
wards me. Ii gladdens my soul to be thus
cheered home by friends who forget not, and
who know so well how to value the humblest
devotion, even when fraught with dsappoint-
ment, or rendered abortive by that mockery of
prudence so often mistaken for wisdom.
"0f the part which il was my lot to act du.
ring the time | was absent from you, it be-
hooyes me not to speak, though this much /
may, perhaps, be permitted to say, that it will
be found 70 bear the test Of the most severe
scrutiny.
. come back to you with heart undaunted
by the ire which the mere mention Of my name
has had the privilege Of provoking in the torpid
breast Of the crowned cutthroat who rules over
France, and with brow on which the most
abject and reckless calumnies have not as yet
been able TO start a blush.
"Excuse me for not saying more, and for
thus abruptly bidding you good night"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
The virginia Diamond.

The diamond found at Manchester, near
Richmond, Virginia, several months ago, by a
poor man named Moore, is now in New York
for sale. IL weighs 232 carats, and is repre-.
sented as the largest diamond ever found in
North America. It's about the size Of large
hazlenut of great brilliancy and quite smooth.
In the centre of it, however, are several black
spots. 1t is said il was put in furnace for
melting iron at Richmond, where it remained
in red heat for two hours and twenty minutes.
IL was then taken ont and found to be unin-
jured and brighter than ever. II was valued,
in Richmond, at four thousand dollars.
Ball. SIM
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
COURT or CLAIMS. &c.

HHARLES LEE JONES' in addition to his
~ ordinary practice in the Circuit Court Of the
District Of Columbia will practice III the Supreme
Court Of the United States and in the newlycon-
stitued court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States In the management Of cases
before the Supreme Court, and in the prosecution
OF claims before the newly constituted Court of
Claims, his father, General Walter Jones, though
mostly retired from general practice will unite
with him, and do his best TO advance the success
OF clients by written statements and arguments,
and by all other needfu and proper exerions.
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March 10-3awlmif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

u.s. We ask attention to the advertise.
ment, in another column, Of the Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs farm. It is a beautiful
estate, and well worthy the consideration of
capitalists.
We congratulate our friend, the proprietor,
on the lease for FIVE years Of this lcatering
establishment TO Mr.. T. b. p. Ingram, and Mr..
Baker. These springs, with many attractions
that make them as desirable, perhaps, as any
in the country, have not been conducted in
manner to satisfy the public; and no springs
probably ever will be, unless the managers
have direct pecuniary interest in the profits,
which not only creates more vigilance and
acuteness in avoiding the thousand leaks which
occur, but make, them more actively alive TO
the wants, and even to the whims of guests.
The new lessees have almost every qualification
necessary to make sojourn at the Fauquier
Springs, one of unmixed pleasure, and we trust
their profits will be commensurate with their
deserts We know nothing will be wanting on
their part, and if they cannot command sue
cess they will, at least, deserve it.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
Swedenborgian Funeral.

Mrs. Mowatt Richie, of Richmond, Virginia,
has recently lost an adopted daughter. The
funeral services of the young lady, Miss Grey,
were conducted in the Episcopal Church, but
the outward observances were arranged after
the Swedenborgian method.
The coffin was borne into the church by six
gentlemen, with white Grape tied around their
arms with white ribbon. 1t was entirely covered
with white nerino, at the head and foot were
wreaths of evergreen and white flowers, and
in the centre boquet Of the same, and kind
of drapery was looped up round the lids with
evergreen and white blossoms. The hearse was
was drawn by white horses, and draped with
white instead of the usual array of black. Mrs.
Mowatt Richie, as chief mourner. was clad
entirely in white, and thus paid the last tokens
of love to this otherwise friendless orphan girl,
whose short life she had rendered comfortable
and happy, and whose last moments we're full
Of beautiful tranquility.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

nea. An English ship has lately arrived at
Havana from China with 400 Chinese, many Of
them were condemned as pirates. This cargo,
is regularly taken up and distributed. Many
more ships are expected under contract to
bring 1000 or 5000. This is one contract
there are said to be others.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

bound to inform q person arrested of the rea-
son for his incarceration, and intimated that it
should exercise its discretion whether to com
municate or TO withhold such information,
This is not the practice of civilized commun-
ties, and we do not believe that the United
States will submit to It's exercise, to the preju-
dice of American citizens The least a gov
eminent can do for its citizens abroad is, to
support them in claiming the right to know
why their liberties are infringed, and their per-
SONS nut under constraint
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

ARR1soN, THE MURDERER, under sentence Of
death at Cincinnati, has young brother, who
has been almost constantly with him from the
time of his arrest, standing by his side through
out his prolonged trial, aud afterwards admin.
istering to his wants in his lonely cell. The
Times Of Wednesday, says:
He is now engaged in circulating petition,
praying the governor to commute che sentence Of
death by the scafiold, to imprisonment for life in
the penitentiary. Stationing himself at the de.
livery door Of the post Office during the day, and
visiting the hotels in the evening, he has already
obtained upwards of four hundred signatures
to the petition. Few when they know it is a
brother who asks, and look upon that counte.
nance so expressive OF suffering and anxiety,
refuse to affx their names. Thus the column
of signatures looms up, and the brother will
soon know how effectual is this, his last act Of
kindness in behalf Of his mothers only other
son, the playmate Of his boyhood, and the
sharer Of many days toll, who now is the
lonely occupant of murderers CELL"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

Baar The Empress of France has made n
present TO the Empress Of Austria of a lace
dress, which will be seen at the Exhibition Of
Paris, and the pattern of which was designed
by the Empress Eugene herself The value
of this dress is estimated at 100000 francs.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

TO which is added the exceptions we named
above, and the horses, cattle, and mules pro,
iuced. This is a pretty fair show for our juve-
nile sister,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

The Sacramento Stale Journal says, we give
the following, which we believe to be correct
estimate of the productions Of the State during
the year 1854, with the exception of the article
lumber, which is one Of the heaviest branches
of our trade, and of the gold left here on de-
posite, gold invested here, and gold taken
away without being entered on the ships mani
caet..
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
River Blocked Ice. Roads.


The severest snow storm that has visited
this section for many years, occurred last
Saturday night and Sunday. Snow COIN
Inencel falling Saturday evening about six
o'clock, and fell without internission till
about The middle of the afternoon, Sunday.
During the day of Sunday the wind was
very high and the snow was drifted in many
places to the depth Of eight or ten feet, COM
pletely blocking up the roads. The stages
were unable to make their way through the
drifts on Sunday, and i: was almost impos-
sible for horsemen to travel. The Eastern
stage due Sunday morning did not arrive
until Monday noon.
Sunday night was by fer the coolest Of the
season-Monday night equally as cold; and
Tuesday morning the river was bridged
over, and footmen crossed on the lee during
the day. Yesterday was mild and pleasant.
A few such days will melt the snow, and
give plenty of wa,er--a thing much needed
in this section.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25

US SYSTEMATICALLY, the Joint Ses-
sion of the Legislature meets again, pursu-
ant to adjournment, 10 vote for Senator, in
place of Atchison, whose term expires on
the 4thAof March next. We have no adj
vices that indicate any better state of feel
ing than when the Joint Session adjourned
last week. THE Antics hope to get enough
Of Wing votes to elect Atchison, but We
rather thinR they are fooling themselves
The fact HAT the Wings and Benton men
worked together in offering the Bank,
raised their expectations, but only 10 be
dashed down. We incline to the belief
no Senator will be chosen, and will shed nc
tears should such turn out TO be the CASE
In fact, oil parties seem willing 10 go before
the pcopleaith The senatorship an open
quest; u. Let it be sci
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
Hannible Courier Defunct-"T True Amer
lean" in its stead.

The True American" is new paper
Just started at Hannibal, on the ruins of the
Hannibal Courier formely an anti Benton
paper. Mr.. Brown, the former proprietor
of the "Courier," is one of the proprietor
the other being Mr.. Doulton, formly conncc-
ted with the "ShelbyviIe Spectator" de-
ceased Wing paper. The principles Of the
paper will be discovered in the following ex.
tract from the Inaugural Address of the
Editors.
It will be truly an America paper-A-
mcrican in all things. 1t will advocate the
interest Of the American Party, and will
give its support for all offices Of trust, honor,
or emolument, only 20 those who have been
born upon American soil, educated IN Am
erican institutions, and who recognize their
allegiance 10 the American Government as
paramount to every ether obligation. "a
gainst the insdious wiles of foreign inhu-
ence,' the political Vaccinations of the
Romish Chr~ch; the designs Of Abolitionists
and others, who would violate the Constitu-
ton and endanger the Union by destroying
the political equality ofthe States, we shall
raise our voice in our humble capacity, and
exhort the people, in the name of Republi
cansm and Humanity, to crush, by the ir,
resistble ballot-bov, these deadly enemies
Of our cherished institutions. But we
make no war upon any religious denominO
ton as such. On the contrary, we shall
ever advocate religious liberation in its mos
enlarged sense, believing as we do, tina
each individual is responsible to God alon'
for his religious opinions. We shall ndvo
cate the unqualified repeal of our presen
laws of aturaization-those flood gates o
moral, social and political corruption, which
threaten TO overwhelm our country. Ye
we would not favor an interference with thu
rested rights of any individual, and woulC
oppose to the utmost of our ability the pas
sage Of any er-post facto law, by which per
sons who are al present citizens of the Uni
ted States should be deprived of privilege
which they now enjoy.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25

BLAIn's PANoRAMA.--This Panorama
was exhibited last night at the Presbyterian
church, and will be exhibited again to night
at the same place. 1t has been exhibited in
all the principle cities Of our State and has
generally been highly extolled. The Saint
Louis Republican thus spoke of it, when i,
was on exhibition in that city,
"BLAIR's PAwoRAMA.-Thisi is, beyond q
doubt, the most finished and beautiful exhi-
bition of the kind ever exhibited in St. Lou
is. A moral and instructive attraction seems
to prevade every scene. and the beholder is
almost entranced with the gorgeous scenery
of the pre-Adamite world, or delighted with
the many faultless iire-sizc figures. 1t is
really worth visit, and we advise all TO at
tend.''
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
Daily Mail West.

The importance-nay the necessity-of
daily mail west of this place, is apparent to
every one who has paid the least attention
to the subject A mail arrives daily from
the East, and tri-weekly from the North
bringing matter for the west, sufficient TO
demand daily mail in that direction, in place
of the tri-weekly. Last Sunday morning
there was thirteen hundred pounds mail mat.
ter for the west; with good roads, this mat
ter might have been forced through in time
but the snow storm rendered the roads
impossible, and it had 10 be left. With
daily accumulat,ons at this point, our western
people may expect like occurrences in the
future, as the roads become worse, and they
should set themselves TO work and demand
daily service. Our citizens here shoult
Join in the petition, and acquaint Messrs
Lindley and Oliver of the situation of affairs
and ask their assistance. A daily mail ives
is indispensable, and let us all set to worl
and have it. What say our western cotem
porarics.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25

NEAL! business houses desiring special
notices in our editorial columns, will find the
same charged to their account Frontier
News.
All right but the "chargng" part-the
amount ought to be paid down, on the spot.
Some business houses think newspaper
has nothing better to fill up their columns
with than special notices, for their benefit.
given gratis. They ask an Editor to puff
them, and scarcely say 'thanky"-but il
an editor wants paper of pins, or pound
of candles, it is enlarged to his account. y
Work the rule both ways.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25

BALLOT SYsTEM.-We observe that
resolution has passed the Senate instrucling
the Committee on Elections to introduce a
bill providing for the ballot system of voting
in Missouri. We hope such bill will not
only be introduced, bat become law
Most of the cities in the State vote by the
ballot system, and where it has been tried
all prefer it to that of the present or viva
voee mode. We beg to call the attention Of
our Representatives to the subject, and ex-
press the belief that large majority Of their
constituents favor the ballot system of vo-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF TEE CANADA.

HALIFAX, Jan. II, 6 Pm.
The steamer Canada, with Liverpool and
London dates % the 9th inst, arrived at half
past 5P. NJ.
There was no change whatever in the mar
ket Tor breadst uilS and the demand for all
kinds limited, previous prices being fully
sustained. Brown and Shipley quote west
ern canal nominal, ABS; straight Baltimore
45s; and good choice Ohio 46@47S. Corn
dull ut 44s Sd. Lard easier hut not quota
bly, lower. Pork and beef firm, with mod
crate demand, at previous prices.
Trade at Manchester unchanged
No change in London money or stock
markets.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
Advices from the seat OF war AMI diplo-
macy, by this arrival, possess but little of
specia! interests, and the interesting features
Of it NAV be summed up in the following
points, viz: The Allies, at the latest advices,
had three hundred guns in position ready
to open y fire on Sebastopol, and were only
waiting for a favorable movement TO com
mence, after bombarding the e!ly and forts
forty eight hours, night and day.
They would then storm the city on the
South side, while Menschikoff would be at
tackled in the field at the North. The whole
programme had been arranged. and full
determination arrived at to make one grand
attack Immediately. Result looked for with
intense anxiety, as the fate of the allies is
involved in it.
The news from other points is that nego-
/ q toiin ~ haA 4
teen days, to give the Gar one more chance
TO come to terms.
| Rodgers & Wood, London iron house
failed for large amount.
FURTHER DETAILS.
New YoRK, January Is.
The siege works at Sebastopol are adj.
vancing steadily, and direct communication
between the troops in the city and the Rus
sian force at Balalllava has been nearly cul
off, Sorties are made at most every night
by the Russians, but on every occasion the,
have been repulsed with great loss. The
Allies are Strengthening their position, and
will soon be ableto fake the ollensive-theil
losses arc more promptly and solidly repaired
than are Tie Russians.
NolWlinstanuinSl he IlNolaDle turn IN tlit
affairs of The Allies, and the near compile,
ton of the arrangements for storming thc
city, il is thought that no important steps
will be taken by them until January 18th
In the meantme, the armies are in higl
spirit, and anxiopsly awaiting the signal fol
the attack.
The Conference at Vienna did not amour
to much. The Russian Ambassador wa,
not entrusted with discretionary powers
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
JUNIUS.
JEFFERSON City, Jan. 18th, 1855.

JEFFERSON City, Jan. 18th, 1855.
Mr.. GREEN:-Yesterday the two Houses
went into joint session, for the election of
President and Directors of the bank and
branches of the State Of Missouri.
Mr.. Zegler moved the postponement of
the election till the first Monday in March
and gave as reason the recent failures and
consequent pressure in the monetary affairs
in s.. Louis and about the mother Bank-al-
limited that in awhig caucus afew nights
before, the delegation from St. Louis, not as
wings, but acting under the influence of a
secret organization, had rejected General
Pratte, the worthy President of the mother
bank and nominated another because Gen.
Pratte had been taken to the baptismal font
in few days after his birth and baptised
into the Catholic church; thathc himself was
foreigner and had discoveredir the cau-
Gus that he stood no more chance there ask
ing pardon of the ladies) than a cat in hell
,UHhoM claus.
Mr.. Rannes also made some remarks in
reply TO Mr.. Zeiglcr. anl warm words en-
sued; after that ana many other propositions
being made and voted down having for their
bjec delay in the election Of the officers OF
the bank-th. joint session finally took a
recess till 2 o'clock this evening, when on
meeting again the same farce was attempted
by Mr.. Zeigler supported by the antics
and few wings, but not being able stave
off the election, the President announced
that nominations were then in order for the
Presidency of the mother bank. When Mr.
Rannels nominated Joseph Charles, Mr.
Medly nominated Mr.. Barnes, and Mr. Zeig.
Ter put in nomination Mr.. Walsh. Mr.
Blair therefore rose and questioned the all,
thority of Mr.. Zeiger TO nominate Mr.
Walsh, saying that lie should support Mr.
Charless. The ballot being taken there ap.
peared for Mr.. Charless 81 votes, Mr.
Barns 81, and for Mr.. Walsh 10. The
President then announced that Mr.. Charles,
was duly elected President Of the State Banl
at St. Louis having received majority o
all the votes cast.
Mr.. Miner, Benton, and Mr.. Christy
wing, being elected directors on two ballot.
the last without opposition, the joint session
took q recess till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
JUNIUS.
JEFFERSON CRY, Jan. 18th.
| Mr.. GREEN:=The Joint session resumed