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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19
Life on Steamship-Hornce Grcclcy's
Description of n Voyage Across the At

Life on a Steamship Horace Grcelcy's
Description of n Voyage Across the At
Iantic.
The New York Tribune furnishes, in a letter
from Mr. Greeley, the following graphic descrip-
scription of life at sea, on the last trip out Of
the steamship Asia. II will furnish many stay
at-homes pretty good idea of what sea voyage
really is:
|. The day opens at this season about sunrise
with concert Of scrubbing implements on the
decks, and the first passengers who rise find the
sailors still intent on the purifying process DC
casionally, brass band-raiings, &C., rubbed,
and no pains spared generally to keep the vessel
as clean possible. One by one, the passengers
stumble up from their state rooms, and gather for
warmth around the great smoke-pipe amidships,
or begin walking back and forth the hurricane or
quarter-deck When the wind is very high, or
the spray particularly searching, this is abandoned
for one or both of the open passages the main
deck, on either side of the dining room When
| the rain pours fercely, all outdoor walking is
| forborne, or only prosecuted by the stubborn
| under the protection of an umbrella loud
bell at eight summons the sluggish TO prepare for
| breakfast which is served half on hour later
from one-thrd TO two-thrds Of the passengers,
according TO the state Of the weather and the
waves, entering an appearance at the breakfast
| table. Some Of the residue are served in their
berths some have plate on deck some others
are too sick to eat at all.
From breakfast, the active adjourn to the decks,
| there TO resume the monotonous tramp, tramp, or
| gather in knots around the great chimney, where
heat is ever abundant many 90 forward, and
some, alas smoke without going forward, TO the
aggregate discomposure of uneasy stomachs for
the sick are crouching in corners, or lounging on
settees, or propped up by the railing in front OF
cushions, or trying to walk by the help Of a
friendly arm, or attempting any other dodge
which promises alienation, il not temporary
| oblivion Of their woes.
| A few try to read still fewer to write but
neither Of these cmployments can be recon-
mendcd TO the sick, and they do not seem TO re-
commend themselves very strongly TO the great
body Of the well. As soon as the tables are
partly cleared, some Of the more inveterate card
/ players recommend their various games two OF
three pairs set down TO chess, drafts, or backgam-
mon. Noon brings luncheon, which accommo-
dates class who do not rise in season for break
| fast four clock summons TO dinner, over which
the comfortable manage TO kill nm hour or more,
not ineffectivcly next follows the more general
| parade and promenade to the upper deck, which
| the quality now condesccnd TO honor by their pa
tronage and cooperation and at halfpast seven
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the bell sounds for tea, and thus the evening is
fairly begun.
Tea being speedily dispatched, and the tables
cleared a goody company gather in the dining
room, and sit down to cheerful conversation, to
the various sedentary games, to reading, &c. The
number of whst-players is very much larger
than by day, for the salt spray and damp night
winds on deck are neither pleasant nor whole
some. Thus acquaintances are formed or ripenedi
sympathies developed, and day after day sees the
ice which had separated the company of recent
strangers gradually dissolving and disappearing.
BY nine Clock the more hardy or reckless begin
to order supper--usually Welsh rabbit, (meltcd
cheese toasted bread y eggs and toast, grilled
fowl, picked salmon, or something OF this kind
Lest such rejection late at night might over
tax the stomach, it is usual to wash il down with
tumblcr of hotwhskey punch, glass OF cherry
bounce, brandy and water, 4 tumbler or two OF
champagne, bottle Of ale, or something OF the
sort. l was little surprised to see delicate
ladies, who had chung to their berths through the
first two or three days Of the voyage, soon after
take their places at the evening table and par
take freely Of the edibles and potable above-
| named. When they appeared next day-which
| was not till long after breakfast had vanished
/ inquired anxously the state of their health re-
spectively and was assured that II had been sem
sibly improved by the rabbits and punches afore-
said, On third morning Of my inquiries how
/ ever, was informed by candid male friend, who
| had freely INDUCED with the rest, that he had
not slept well the last night" the rabbit kicked
me, was his way Of stating the fact, and limiting
| the cause. Others were not all SO candid but
suppers and grog were not half SO popular toward
the end Of the voyage as they were at the begin
ming.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

IseIn almost every large city there is clas Of
persons who make their livelihood by levyinq
black mail. They threaten to accuse persons Of
both sexes, whom they believe 10 be wealthy, Of
crimes Of such turpitude would not only bring
severe punishment, but lasting inkmy, unless
such persons shall agree 10 pay them a certain
sum Of money. These conspirators have wit
nesses all drilled TO meet every occasion. Timid
and sensitive people are often victims TO these
infamous wretches. Indeed, few persons are
bold enough TO defy them. One gentleman, al
ready celebrated, has lately made himself yet
more notorious by defeating an infamous scheme
Of the sort that was gotten up against him in
New York. That person is the well known
Barnum. The consprators threatened TO prose-
cute him for most odous and shocking crime,
unless he paid so much money. lie refused to
do 50. They preferred the charge against him
in open court. lie met IL manfnlly. But brief
examination Of the case was made, before the
court became satisfied Of the villainy Of the par
ties and the falsity Of their charges, and promptly
dismissed It.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

MULTIPLICATION IN MAssAcHusETTs -BosroN,
May 1.-THE personal liberty, bill intended
TO nullify the fugitive-slavo law, was taken up
in the House to-day, and an amendment to Il
adopted, forbidding any State officer holding the
Office Of United States Commissioner A motion
was made TO strike out the section which inca
FACILITATES any attorney who acts for slave claim
ant from practcing in the State coafts but Il
was rejected by large majority. The bill was
then passcd-ycas 229, nays 43. Tho bill pre-
viously passed the Senate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

PENNSYLVANIA EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
ADELPHIA, May ia committee was appointed
to-day by the Protestant Episcopal Convention Of
this State, now in session in this city, TO inquire
into the expediency of dividing the diocese, or
appointing an assistant Bishop, as suggested by
Right Rev. Bishop Potter, in his pastoral charge.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

INJUNCTION AeAISsT AN INSURANCE COMPANY.
-BosToN, May lin the Supreme Court Of
this State injunction is being sought for by the
insurance commissioners against the People s Mu-
tual Insurance Company, on VARIOUS grounds
Encouragement and failures 20 Meet demands
upon it, The charges will be investigated on
Monday.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

~ Tynesdo doctor was lecturing poo
tiprlcr for shortening his days with drinking.
With the most charming napeie he replied
"Why, Gums frao NJ where two doctors
drank themselves TO death; and sure they d never
tooken IL if il had been bad for them" So much
for example.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

CONGRESSIONAL NoMNArIoN.--L LOUISVILLE,
May 1.-THE Know -nothings Of this district
have nominated Humphrey Marshall, the late
commissioner TO China, candidate for Con-
0ress
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

GREAT ROBBERY IN ILLINOIS -The ST. Louis
Republican Of Monday has a dispatch from Car
rolton, Illinois, which states that the safe of the
clerk Of that county was the night previous,
blown open by inserting powder in the key hole,
and three thousand and twenty five dollars taken
there1r0m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19
QUALIFICATION IN MASSACHUSETTS


The inmates OF lunatic asylum, or conycn-
ton of spirit rappers were, probably, never moro
insane than are the Legislators of Massachusetts,,
VINO, for want Of sterling merit in themselves,
rsiy 40 .,,.ni eylarins af tho Plynni,th
Pilgrims, and the justly heroic deeds OF their
Revolutionary sires, an excuse for their dis
reputable official conduct y
As an. additional in point, the Massa-
chuscttsL Legislature, by an overwhelming vote,
has passed an act called "the personal liberty
BILL intended to nullify the Fugitive-Slave law.
BY one of its provisions, State officer is for
hidden to hold the Office of United States Com
missioner; and, by another, any attorney who
aids southerner in recovering his runaway slave,
is incapactated from practising in the State
courts. If this system of warfare against the
South shall be maintained retaliatory measures
on the part of the latter may become necessary,
as means to enforce justice from those who
would rob the South Of her constitutional rights
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19
NON. JOHN 9. SPENCER,

a prominent statesman, and one of the most emf
nent lawyers in the country, died in Albany,
New York, on Thursday night.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19
SONG OF MARION.

Not yet--not yet. Is that his plume
] sec beneath the hill' Ntt
All, mol tits but tho waving fern,
The heath is lonely still.
Dear Wallace, day-star Of my soul,
Thy Marion weeps for thee;
She fears lest evil should betide
The guard Of Ellerslic.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

nS Never trust secret with married mani
who loves his wife, for he viii tell her--she will
tell her aunt Hannah-and aunt Hannah will
impart i as a profound secret 10 every one Of
her female acquaintance.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

A slander.--The Washington correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Inquirer states that within the
past few days the University OF Virginia has been
the scene of incidents hardly creditabe 10 the
chivalry of the Old Dominion. Miss Beecher, an
able and accomplished lady, the sister Of Rev
Henry Ward Bcecher and of Mrs Stowe, visited
the vicinity Of that institution. Her presence was
soon known, and she was treated 10 a mock scre
made, and Mrs. Stowe was burned in efIiqv
This is manufactured Of whole cloth and is |.
shameful SANDER on the University at which no.
thing Of the kind has taken place. Rich Dip.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

Baker is n large, heavy man, about five feet
nine inches in height, broad chest is about thirty
five years Of age, and weighs two hundred pounds
He is light complexioncd man, with large
head and brown hair, inclined to curl. When our
reporter saw him yesterday, he wore large, heavy
whskers, seemed much sunburnt, and altogether
a long voyage. He has expressed no opinion rel
alive 10 the probable result Of his trial for murder
although he declares that should justife be done,
he should be acquitted on the ground Of sclfde-
fense
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-19

The Hiss Affair In the Massachusetts,
House.-BosTos, May 14.-There have been
much confusion and excitement in the House this
afternoon. Mr.. Hiss twice resumed his vacated
seat, and was each time removed by the Sergeant
| alarms, by an order Of the House, passed almost
unanimously. II is presumed Mr.. Hiss acted in
this singular manner by the advice OF his counsel
Messrs. d. T. Butler, and Benjamin Dean, coun-
sci for Mr. Hiss, have published an address, de-
nouncng his expulsion from the House ms an
arbitrary act, and intmating that the members Of
the House feared an impartial development of all
facts OF the case.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-06
COMMERCIAL.
UNION AND AMERICAN OFFICE,
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Nashville, May ., 1853
COTToN.-Since last weekly report there has not
been much feeling manifested in the Cotton Market owing
to the limited quantity sale, but buyers have readily
taken all that offered full prices The sales have
averaged something over 100 bales daily at prices ranging
from case The advces from Europe by the Atlantic pub.
shed yesterday morning reporting the breaking up of The
Peace Conference Vienna without adjusting the Eastern
Question: aFaed the demand here though the sales in the
Liverpool market heavy wthoutany changein prices
The gross receipts this port since the of September
last amount to &c 47 bales the stock hand unsold is
less than coo bales.
TOBACCO.-There has been decrease in the activity
Of the market since last The sales of the week
to about 40 hhds prices ranging from IS $40 per cw
The stock on hand very small
FLoRR-The stock in market is light but there is less
buoyancy in price. We quote at $lOall Per bSl.
CORN.-No change in prices; stock ample.
MEAL.-Continues in demand at 81 l0al 20 per bu-
shell.
BAC0N.-The trade in Bacon continues active and
prices sitter. Wo quote Hams at eag1lc Shoulders
SCI Sides 9a915c; Hog Round So a9c
LARD.-0Wing to the refusal Of the Railroad 10 carry
lard unless put up metal cansers the trade in the
article has become dull and prices dropping We now
quote it at &c.
HAY-TheTe is limited stock Of imported Hay in
market and it sells readily at $50 per ton.
POTATOES. Irish Potatoes can now be bought at 81
per bushe.
WHISKEY.- Ohio is selling at 57a4oc, and Nashville
rected sc per gallon improvement upon last weeks
prices.
GROCERIES, hls been fair trade in Groceries
during the week. Sugar is gradually advancing 1t is
now selling BY the Dbl at case per lb and by the hid
5lza7ls per Id. Rice has gone up TO 7a71zc.
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SUNDAY MORNING. MAY 6, 1855.

A SPLENDID PAINTIEG.-We invite admirers of
the fine arts to call at our counting room and ex-
anime portrait of Gen. HARDINGs famous horse
Epsilon. 1t is the work of a French artist Mr..
DELATTRE. This gentleman has in his possession
testimonials from eminent people in Europe of bis
great proficiency in the peculiar line of art to
which he devotes his talents: among others an
autograph letter from LOUIS PHILIPPE This pic
ture of Epsilon would, however establish the repu
tatiOn of NJ. DE1ArrRE, were he without any other
testimonials We trust the liberal spirit of Ger.
HARDING in employing this artist will be initiated
by other owners of fine stock. The portrait of
Epsilon will remain in our Office for public inspec-
tion a few days.
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CINCINNATI, May 5-noon-The river has risen
inches. The weather continues clear and cool
Flour dull at 50 40s9 so. Whisky 343c There
is an active demand for Bacon under the foreign
news; 227 hhds sold at 7a8c for Shoulders and
sides An advance of tai is generally asked.
LOUISVILLE, May 5, noon.-The river is falling
with 81 feet water in the canal
PrrT BURG, May 5, noon.-The river is rising
with Z feet water in the channel
New YORK, May 5, noon.-Cotton dull and de-
clining Flour advanced 123c Pork frmer; Lard
unchanged.
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, April 23.-Canrobert telegraphs on the
18th, that the fire continues undated chiefly BY the
artillery engineers, who are still operating and
have established US much nearer to the place.
Another report says the loss on both sides is
very great.
a council of War has been held, and the FIRE was
to continue week longer
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OPEN TO FRANKLIN.
ON and after Tuesday. March 9TH, Trains will run as
~ follows
Mail and Passenger Tram leaves Nashville at $50
arrives in Franklin at. 1880 Am.
do leaves Franklin at 49,. 3:45 p NJ.
arrives in Nashville at 4:45 NJ.
Freight and Passenger Train leaves Franklin ats
arrives in Nashville at. $3.50 AM.
do leaves Nashville at Alb PM
arrives in Franklin at =. $50 M.
On Sunday the Mail Train only will be run. Omnibuses
will with all the Trains the Nashville Depot
carrying passengers 10 from any point in the city and
Carter Thomas Hough's line of Stages will in
nection at Franklin.
Through Tickets to Memphis, Waynesboro, Tuscumba,
Florence Columbia, Pulaski and Jackson by railroad and
Stages can be procured the General Stage Office under
rhe Verandah Hotel A. ANDERSON,
mhI-ly K. Eng and Supt.
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, ~ Among our news items this morning, will be
found some instructive facts relating the abolition
tendencies OF know-nothiogism in the free States
Know-nothingsm having defeated the democrats
and conservative wings in those States, is now de-
veloping its true character and purpose as fiery
and ierocious abolition organization. And South
ern know-nothings are bound by an oath to vote for
President for the man whom these abotionists die
tate
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ONLY TEN THOUSAND NIJMBRRSt
Tickets S. 00-ualves 81 5O-Ouarters Al o.
Persons wishing Tickets in Nashville will nlsass
their orders with Il. H. BR0CkWAY, II Public Snnara
who authorized to receive and forward them and to
whom the schemes and drawings will be regularly sent
compliance with the above will save much time and
labor necessary individual orders from time to
time.
~ Every prize drawn at each drawing
t7y- Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par
~ ALI communications strictly confidential
SAMUEL SWAMI. Agent and Manager
Sign ofthe Bronze Lions
Montgomery Ala
az Thos. Welsh and Justus Wyman, Esq's Sworn
Commissioners to superinend the Drawing
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LARGE SALE OF sEAsONABLE STAPLE FANCY
Dry Goods,

SAA0SS
and Boots, chidren's Sh0es &c.
BY TRABUE LUCUS,
No. IA Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee.
WE will offer at Auction, TUESDAY and WE'D
w NESDAY, the 6TH and 9TH of MAY, with
ont reserve large stock of New and Fashionable Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods Hats Bonnets Boots BrOgans &c
which we have just received and are now opening They
consist, in part, as follows:
Black French Cloth, fine; Blue do; Brown do Black
Doe skin Cashmere superne assorted Vest Patterns in
great variety Black Silk good assortment large
sortment of Ladies' Dress Silks Printed Bereges gay and
solid colors large stock of beautiful French and Amer
Lawns White Jaconet Cross bar Muslin Window
Curtain Musns Swiss Musns, &C. &c; French Needle
worked Collars Chemisetts Underseeve &C. 100 pieces
assorted Lnen; % dozen Linen Cambria handkerchief
assorted 80 pieces Bingham Handkerchies assorted
qualities the largest and most beautiful STOCK OF French,
English and American Prints have before offered;
Brown Linen Drill, Brown and Sraw-colored Linens
Blay Linens Check Linens 80 pieces Drill Cashmere
Styles, beautiful pattern; Black Brown and Blue Cashme
refs real French Drap dEte, wide 1000 Hosiery for
Ladies' Men, Boys and Children, assorted qualities Geor
ga and South Carolina Stripes and Plaids Louisiana
Plaids and Cottonades bales Bed Ticking; Apron
Checks; Brown and Beached Drills; Brown and Bleached
Domestics; TOweng Diapers; Table Cloths Spool Cot
ton; Sewing Silk; Dress Trimmings; Buttons, and a
great variety of small articles.
CLOTHING.
White Linen Duck Coats extra trimmed Fancy.co
Goats, trimmed; French DTap dEte Coats extra
trimmed French Cashneret Coats extra trimmed beau
tfu Fancy Silk Vests Black Satin Vests beautiful Fancy
Satin Vests Black Alpaca Vests; Bingham Goats Brown
Linen Coats Black Alpaca Goats White MarseilIes Vests
500 pairs ASSERTED Pants
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND BROGANS
20 cases Fine Calf Boots; 9 Chidrens Shoes 10
Boys Calf Boots; l6 Misses Kid and Morocco
Boots 80 Ladies Kid Boots 10 Ladies' Mo.
Boots so dozen Leghorn and Palmleaf Hats; 20
Hats, consisting of Fashionable Silk Hats Soft,
White and Black Fur Hats.
ALI the above Goods have been bought since the ls day
Of March, expressly for the Nashville trade We respect
fully request city and country Merchants to attend this sale
Goods will be cfefed freely and in lots to suit merchants
only. ~ TERMS LIBERAL
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AND ALABAMA RAILROAD
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COLUMBIA, WAYNESBoR0 JACKSON, LAGRANGE
AND MEMPHIS.
g PLENDID -Four Horse Coaches from ps[&sNQ
- FRANKLIN to Lagrange, connecting at Eza&-sh&ssE
those points with the Railroads to
Tuscumbia, Florence and Montgomery Ala, and Aber-
deem, Columbus and Canton, Mississippi
The fine -Four Horse Coach Lines these points are all
In excellent order making close connection with the Rail-
road at Franklin, Tenn.
Express Train leaves the Depot at 6se A NJ. Also, to
Pulaski and Elkton,
and TO all places throughout the Southern country We
have Splendid Lines running connecting with the Railroad
at Franklin. ~
Passengers for
Pulaski aud Elkton
will leave Nashville the O'Clock F. NJ Train Monday
Wednesday and Friday.
Accommodation Line
Leaves Nashville daily at O'clock 2. NJ connecting at
Franklin with Daily -Four Horse Coach Line COLUM-
BIA.
For all information, Through Tickets &c. apply at the
General Railroad Stage and Omnibus Office No "a Cedar
Street, opposite the Post Office.
N. B-0mnbuses will call for passengers in any part #
the city. mh2S-t