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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
THE PUBLIC GROUNDS.

The recent rains have impaired to the public
grounds an appearance of beauty truly refresh
ing. Those of the Capitol and the Presidents
House delicately ornamented with lovely
flowers; the grass is luxuriant, and the trees
have commenced their budding; thus giving a
promise Of grateful shade when the oppressive
heat of summer shall invite to their coveted
shelter. The birds, too have commenced their
concerts-their tones sweeter far than those of
the prima donnas who come hither ticketed
from the Italian and French schools Of melody
In this connection we may alude to the
taste and floral skill of Jenny Maher, who
takes SO much delight in the Identification of
the Capital grounds.
The Government Conservatory, directly
west Of the Capitol, is an attractive resort Of
the lovers Of rare native as well as exotic
plants, and trees, and flowers. Mr.. Smith, the
superintendent of this botanical department,
ELECTS, as he truly deserves the praise of every
visiter, for his neat arrangements and the salts
factory results produced in the line Of his pro-
fession.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
FRENCH PREPoNDERANcr.

A pompous editorial in the Courier de,
Flats Unis, on "the Peace" which has just
been arranged by the European Plenipotenta
ries at the French capital, opens in this wise
"On the 3Oth Of March, 1914, Paris saw
with amazement the combined armies of Rus
STA, Austria, Prussia, and England de6Iing into
its streeis-France brutally driven back into
her ancient limits and placed under surveil.
ance; her fortified places occupied by foreign
garrisons, paid with French money the impe.
rial eagle and the national flag prescribed by
the same blown word, first the treaty Of
Paris, and then the treaties Of Vienna.
Con the Both Of March, 1856, the Plenipo-
tentiaries Of Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Eng.
land, have gone to the Tuieries to do HOMAGE
to the sovereign Of France by the treaty Of
peace which they have just signed under his
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

auspices. This sovereign is called Napoleon
III; on the Tuileries floats the tri-colored
standard, surmounted with thatimperal eagle;
and the treaty whose conclusion European
diplomacy has gone thus to announce, is the
work and the shining testimony Of French pre-
ponderance."
The article concludes with grandiloquent
peroration, in which Napoleon III is said to
have reached the meridian Of his fortune"
and is pronounced the almost acknowledged
arbiter of European destinies." What rebuke
are these Qualifications of the French press to
British pride and British insolence, at the end
OF two years war, in which Britain has put
forth all her energies, shown her owninefficien-
cy, and accomplished the preponderance of her
powerful alley in European affairs
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

the North Is owing TO his advocacy of the Ne
braska bill. Mr.. BUCHANAN is regarded as a
firm and decided supporter of that law. Is he
less zealously sustained in the free States be-
cause ne entertains such opinions? Who
doubts the orthodoxy of JAMES BUCHANAN?
Is he weaker in the North because he urged
Mr.. Polk, Southern President, to veto the
Oregon bill, which embodied the Wilmot pro-
visor But he did not originate the Nebraska
bill! Is it an offence not TO have been party
to that legislative measure in 1854 measure
then avowedly pressed as Identical with the
principles of the Compromise acts four years
before-a measure suggested in the contest OF
1882 Surely the Democracy has not fallen
so low as to adopt such an article in its creed
But if it is not an offence thus to have been
absent from the caucus which determined upon
the introduction Of the Nebraska bill, is linden
uhcation with that caucus to be regarded as q
peculiar passport to Presidential nominations
Is the measure thus to be exalted above the
principle, which gives it vitality? Is the
agency to take precedence of the cause? II
so, for once, at least, it was fortunate to have
been President and Senator if SO, we
leave Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Pierce to settle the
| question of nominations at Cincinnati in their
own way. 1t will be an interesting contest
between those gentlemen, in arranging which
General Cass and Mr.. Toombs should be in.
vited to give testimony.
Aside from such preposterous political
spasms, for such they are, the President has no
right to claim denomination. The party has
borne him long enough. In his elevation to
the Chief Magistracy he was entrusted not
only with all its constitutional duties, but was
charged with the maintenance Of the integrity
Of the party of which he was the elective head.
He found il strong, and he entered upon the
responsibilities of office possessing the conf
dence Of the whole country. That confidence
is lost to him, and it is something more than
madness to claim that it has been capriciously
Withdrawn In renewing the contest in order
TO win back the laurels and the triumphs of
past years, in order to recuperate the energies
and re-animate the hopes of the Democracy,
ne has no right to impose upon us the respon-
sibility Of bis errors and the heavy weight Of
his personal delnquencies. Half the nation
condemns him-to that half he is an incubus
upon the party-with that half he stands dis
honored as man, a helpless petitioner for the
restoration of the confidence he has sacrif led
and the character he has lost. The party is
not maintained for his benefit, and the ques-
ton is whether it can be maintained at all
against the dead weight of his name. 1t is a
living principle great institution of the
people-a vital power in the State-and not a
wrinked nurse, wasting its energies and its
patience upon sickly, dying inebriate, to
whom political death will be double relief to
himself and to the country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
From the National Inlelligencer Of Tuesday.
The War I'm Florida


On the afternoon of the 9Th instant party of
Florida volunteers overlook the Indians (seven
in number) who, on the 3lst ultimo, attacked
DIR. Braden's residence and plantation on the
Manatee and carried of some Of his negroes
aud mules. The Indians were encamped on
the south bank of the Big Charley Apopka
Creek, and appeared to be confident Of safety
When they were discovered portion of the
volunteers crossed the creek, whilst the remain.
der halted on the opposite side, thus sourround-
ing the Indians. A party of the volunteers
then advanced and 6reda volley at the Indians
by which two Of them were shot. The other
five Immediately threw themselves into the
river, and are supposed to have been drowned.
The two Indians who fell al The first FIRE we're
scalped. The party then buried the Indian
baggage and started towards Manatee with the
negroes and mules, and also one of the scalped
Indians, who was not dead. He had not pro-
ceeded far, however, before be fell, and was
shot. One Of the sealps was sent to Manatee
and the other to Tampa for the examination of
the curious. Against the barbarous act Of
scalping these Indians the Savannah Republi-
can humanely and eloquently protests.
"Tbe scalping-knife ut says) is the legiti.
mate weapon of the sordge--the untutored
child Of the forest into whose mind has never
been reflected the light Of civilization and bu-
mainly; it has no place in the hands Of the
Christian warrior. Let the savage be as cruel
and merciless as he may, il does not become us
to retaliate by initiating his barbarities. We
had hoped that the page in our country's his
tory which records the fact that an American
soldier had mutilated the dead body Of his fall
en- foe would never be written. Such on oc-
currence is disgrace to US rs people, and
we trust we may never be called on to chronicle
its repetition.V
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The steamer Arago arrived at New York
yesterday morning with Havre and Southamp-
ton dates to the 9th instant, and four days
later than the advices by the Africa. Mr.. b.
cHANAN is among the passengers, also, Henry
Dubois, Minister from Holland to the United
States.
The two English steamers which were sent
in search of the Pacific had returned to Gal
way, after fruitless cruise Of nine days.
The Arabia arrived at Halifax Yesterday
morning. Her news, though three days later
than that of the Argo, is not of an important
character.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

son, was distinguished by a splendor and pro-
fusion sufficient to inspire his guests with the
idea OF almost fabulous riches. On that occac.
sion the little bridegroom literally bazed in
jewels to the value of not less than ten lacs of
rupees, ($5OO,OOO.) ts.
49,. Gro,cth Of The United States.-In 1850,
the population OF the United States was %, 24l,.
1877; for 1855, it is down at 27,368,664 In.
crease in five years 4,l27,497, or ls4 per cent
In the Northeastern States, Name New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, Connecticut
Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania, the increase for the five years
amounted to IL per cent. In the Southeastern
States, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida,
the increase was ia per cent; in the South
western States, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, and
Texas, IL per cent; and in the Northwestern
States, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wis
consin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the increase was
~ per cent. The maximum and minimum of
increase in the States, composing these four
divisions were as follows: Northeastern -
Massachusetts, IA, and Vermont per cent;
Southeastern-Florida &c, and Delaware and
South Carolina per cent, increase in Georgia
% per cent Maryland, next greatest, IL per
cent? Southwestern-Texas IS, and Alabama
8 per cent; rthwestern--Minesota5 500, and
Indiana 20 per cent. In the States enumerated
it will be seen,that the largest increase was in
Minnesota, and the smallest in Vermont.
In the Northeastern division the largest in
crease of wealth, from 1850 to 1855, was in
New York and Connecticut 80 per cent-and
the smallest per cent--in New Hampshire
Southeastern division, largest increase in Flo
rlda-lOO per cent, Georgia and Virginia 20,
Maryland Il per CENT? smallest per cent,
North Carolina; Southwestern, largest increase,
100 per cent, in Texas; smallest 6 per cent,
Tennessee kentucky ss, Louisiana 80;
Northwestern, largest 2lO, Iowa; smallest 40
per cent. Indiana. In 1875 the population Of
the United States viii be about sixty millions.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
BUCHANAN DELEGATES.

DR.. Arch. Graham, Of Rockbridge, and Sam
uel G. Williams, Of Shenandoah, have been
elected Delegates to the Cincinnati Convention
from the Tenth Legion district, Virginia. They
are instructed to vote for Mr.. BUCHANAN.
At the district convention for the Frederick
electoral district, Virginia, which met at Win.
chester on the 18th, Messrs. Thomas M. Ishell,
of Clarke and J. R. Tucker, of Frederick, were
appointed delegates to the Cincinnati Conven-
ton; DR.. 0. R. Funston, of Warren, and Capt
R. D. Seaman, of Berkeley, alternates. They
are likewise for Mr. BUCHANAN.
Thus the "work goes bravely on"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
RUmoREp DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.

Mr.. Gailardet, in his Paris letter Of the Sd
instant to the Courier des Etats Unis, says:
at is pretty generally believed that peace
will lead to some quite remarkable changes in
certain political positions. Among others, in
the diplomatic career, the Count de Sariges
is designated as being about to take the place
Of the Duke Of Grammont at Turin, and to be
succeeded by the Viscount Serrurier, who has
already filed the post Of Secretary TO M. Pa
geot. There is also talk Of the return to
favor and to Office by M. de Saligny, who had
given up his post as Minister to the Hague
through attachment to the fortunegof General
Chapgarnier, and who, on the eutreaties OF the
latter, has reattached himself to the Empire,
so as not entirely to lose bis career. The EN-
peror has received him, listened to him, and
amnestied him."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
Mr.. BUCHANAN.

A Especial despatch, received from New York,
yesterday, acquainted us with the fact of the
return of Mr.. BUCHANAN, in the steamer Arago.
Great enthusiasm was manifested in that city,
in consequence, while the distinguished states
man is to be the recipient of civil honors, as a
feeble testimony to his important services to
the country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

The Rogersville (Tenn.) Times has the fol-
lowing;
A short time since fellow from Buffalo
Creek, Carter county, was imprisoned in Eiz-
abetbtown Jail for burning barn. The citi-
zens Of the place learning that be was from the
neighborhood where the smallpox was raging,
broke open the jail and turned him out, and
then told him il he did, leave town in fifteen
minutes, they would tar and feather him"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
CARD.
GEoRGE MASON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW

ATTORNEY AT LAW, -
hadianola, Calhoun County, Tsras.
Practices in the Courts of the Tenth Judicial
District also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. z. Butler, u. S. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon. ID. K. Atchison, U. s. Senator, Missouri.
Il. M. I. Hunter, U. s. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason U. S. Senator, Virginia.
Cen S.Cooper. Adj. Gen. U. s. A. Wash, D. C.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, d. G.
&C. Jamison, Pres't Bank OF Bait, Bali. Md.
Dec eff TN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

a term of years, The Fsuquier White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the behefihey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
1t contains upwards of $50 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea apws.
As part Of this ind yielded 100 bushels ofa sng,e
acre, in 1853 the twelfth year Of successive IIt-
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad as was
the season, produced 10 busheIs--thc Far,a is
easily susceptible OF division and is certainly one
Of the best in Virginia.
Terms One-ihird on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery. e eiu
For further particulars inquire OF the subscriber
by letters addressed 10 "Warrenton Springs Vir-
yinia," or 10 Washington, ID. G. III fa
May 1T lest THOMAS GREEN.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
JUSTICE CATRON.

We learn that Justice Catron, of the Supreme
Court Of the United States, left the city yester-
day, on his return home, owing to the sickness
of a member of his family.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
ACCIDEN MT.

On Tuesday, female child, between three
and four years old, having ran against the
stove, upset kettle of boiling water. upon her
person, from the effects of which she died within
twentY-four hours.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

DLATED TEA sETs.--I have just re-
IL ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer al man ufacturef's prices
also, large assortment Of Spestacles, Of every
description together with a good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, Of my own man facture, which
will retail at wholesale prices
s9 III. o. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue, bet at and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

AW PARTNERsBIP.-supr Court
IL ofthe United States.-RO BERT WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of WALKER 81 Jssis,n for The
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States. al Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19--eo3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
PREsIDENT,s RECEPTION.

The last evening reception Of the season will
take place tomorrow, continuing from eight
until ten o'clock, at the Presidents House.
Doubtless, aslarge number of ladies and gentle
men, as heretofore, will be in attendance.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
CARD.
TO the Ladies' of Washington, Geor getoyn, Alez
azdrta. &c.
ii II ENRY WElRMN,S Iadtae Y,fu... oua

ENhf w ElRMN'S ladies, misses and
IL children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned, on 10th street, just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House. in his new building. with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety OF ladies', misses, and chdren's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers, &c, made to order by H. Weirman, OF
and in the la,est Partisan styles These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as slop-shop shoes;' being ali custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
call, and examine for themselves
ID @ttt LIS G. WEIRMAN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

MI ATHEMATfCAL DICTIONARY ana
III Cyclopedia Of Mathematical Science, com.
prlslng definitions OF all the terms EMPLOYED in
Mathg matics, an analysis Of each branch, and OF
the whole as forming single science, by Charles
Davies, L. L. d., author OF complete course OF
Mathematics, and VIM. O. Peck, A. M, Assist
ant Professor OF Mathematics United States Mill
tary Academy Just published, and for sale nj
the Bookstore OF r. FARNHAM
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24
G100 REV. ARD FOR NEGRO hoy
% w GUSTUS.-This Bow of mins La

G100 REWARD FOR NEGRO B,DY
SlOO GUsTUS.-This Boy of mine lelr
home on Monday morning, lllh February, with
passes from myself to go on the railroad 10 Mil.
ledgeville, where he had been employed during
the session If The Legislature a. waiting servant
in Browns Hotel learn, however, that he did
not ret 10 MiedgviIle at all, and has not beer
heard since he left home. He has. doubtless
either q empted to make his way of by depending
upon $ white man appearance; or has been de.
coyed way by some designing whits person. The
above eward will be paid 10 any one apprehend
ing an returning said Boy; or Fifty Dollars for
lodging hm in some jail and giving me information
DEscRIPTioN.-Gus presents quite sohitesuaa
appearance. His complexion is fair, his manners
aud expression genteel and polite. He il about
80 years old-medium size and weight-hair black
and straight--eyes grey or blue--the left hand
somewhat withered and stiffened from disese.
and on laughing one eye is contracted, and mouth
drawn 10 one side. He has a large csrbuncle
scar on the back Of his neck--dresses genteelly
and wears watch. He carries with him banjo
and picks utolsrabis well, and sometimes acts The
barber. He has often been taken for white man.
The public will please watch out for Gusius and
bring him home. NaF $3.50
JOHN H. THOMAS.
FoRsyTH, Monroe Co., Ga, Feb. 18th 1856.
March 20.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-24

NDER SHIRTS AND DRAW ERs.-
~ Another and a very large supply Of Warm
Under Shirts and Drawers this day opened, OF The
best quality and al low and uniform prices, al
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Nov 15--3tn Browns Hotel
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FOR PRESI ENT,
IA Els Blu CHI A N A N
OF PENNSYLVANIA

Subject to the decision Of the National Con
pention.
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FoRsYTH, Monroe Co., Ga, Feb. 2sth 1856.
March 20.
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The medical fee of the Empress E /.
genies accoueher, it is said, will be $780, 900
francs. His father received 100000 for his
tendance upon the Empress Ma. Louise, at
at the birth Of the King Of Rome.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-30
BURR d ETTENGER

Approximations the tG 49, each: of t4uOt
Of fsisi to tl6tfss { 81 20r TO SS.,HEt
~ Whole tickets tiOtp Halves $3.50; Quarter, SABA
Price cash NJ s.gtI at pr discount
Bills on the Ranks OF Richmond taken a
drawing vii BE- forwarded
Communications addressed RODRIGUIZ ,earr Of CIV
Post Charleston, : CD until the be ATTENDED 10
milf
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
wAsnisoros. NAY ga message from the President
was received In both Houses Of Congrc-- to-day M.
nouncing tie di-nisal o Mr. Champion and the rcyoe.
ton OF the rSeqnaor- 81 the implicated consult .nclD.
sing hncys reply To- Carcndoi dated 9th lust Marcy
says that the President carefully considered the mote Of
Lord Clarendon oi SDth April and much grathd h,
its concilaory -pi'it and desire strengthen friendly ~
iauoi's hrt~"ch th" so governments The ci, i,.r ot
any iscntion to violate the Lac of the United Stats aud
the expressions al 'rgret that contrary ,o the intention
and dreetio" oi the British Government there hs. been
such Infringement are satisfactory To the President aud
The main complaint respecting Her Ma-iys Government
Is thus removed but thu President e1tr--v regrets that
he cannot concur With Lard Clarendon Ia the opinion that
Champion aud the Consul- Of New York Phi a.lpa and
cincinnati. are not Implicated la these proceedings
Regarding those who have no connection with this Go
vcrhnent, he has nothing ask Of Her Majesty. Go,
srrnncht, but IN the Of dviduals mentioned he
deems proper that their relations with t.
should cease Ia taking this step however he does not
Intend To make any interruption la the diplomatic r-l,
lions between the United States and Grea, Britain but
on the contrary, il DESTROYS oi keeping the two counf.
upon friendly feeling Champions withdrawal ives asked
expressly the ground that his connection with the
h-tnen business had rendered him at, unacceptable re-
Preventative Of Great Britain this Government and
for the the ~ithdra~a Of those Consul,
likewise requested These officers ALL a. thi. Goy.r
nIrnt still believes. implicated in the violation of t.
VI the United States, contrary To the reiterated in.truc
'"n" OF their own Government This completely did mot
rest solely on the testimony Of Srobe aud Hertz hut on
ong'nai letters from Champion and Others. The d-.patch
gives the detail evidence against these British officers
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-30
FuRrllER FRuM KANSAS

"AHniN"toN' Nav s9-Aitcr burning tile hotel aud the
oihce ct ii" "ilcrald of Freedom the Robinson house
MS fired, but the flames eGtngui.hcd before the
building entirely consumed Sheriff Jones then ,is.
missed the posse, who invaded the stores and dwellings
ni 'hed ever, thing not previously removed by the
owners The postOfce broken open aud the letters
seized All the houses O the free State were pllagd
except the Cincinnati hotel Buiord Strugf.llow and At
'hiso" were conspicuous dnring the day Gov Shannon
vas absent Jones lett sunset having been in
formed tia; then services would be- needed next day IL
i supposed that the fire on Wednesday night WI.
he burning oi Robinsons house.
CHICAGO, May 29.-DItcs from Leavenworth To Sstur-
lay last have been received here Gov Shannon has
allied out the troops aud stationed them at different point.
The Mi>soufians returning home