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Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
The New Orleans Duel.
The New Orleans Delta, Of Tuesday. s.

The New Orleans Delta, Of Tuesday, says,
"At balfpast seven o'clock, yesterday morn
ing, the principal, II. W. EsIlin, ESQ.,, of the
firm OF Estlin, Lee & CO., of Canal street, and
NJ Cuddy, Esq, member Of the firm Of Cuddy,
Brown a Co, Of Camp street. came on the
ground accompanied by their friends. The
distance, ten PAGES, being measured, and the
pistols handed to them, the gentlemen took
their places At the frst FIRE, Mr.. r. w. Estlin,
il is rumored, was slightly wounded in the right
arm, Mr.. Cuddy being uninjured. However,
the second 6re Of Mr.. Estlin, we are sorry to
say, was the messenger OF death to his an,ago.
mist. He never breathed after receiving the
ball, which entered the groin on the right side,
passing through the artery, across the abdomen,
and through the opposite artery, and lodging
in his left hand.
The cause OF this unfortunate affair was, as
we stated before, in relation to matters of busi
ness, or rather the motive, we understand, for
the insult which il is stated WAS offered by Mr.
Estlin to Mr.. Cuddy, was on account Of bus
ness; ~ challenge from the latter followed
which, sad 10 say, resulted in the untimely
death, and the wounding of his antagonist.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

The nearer the meeting of the Cincinnati
Convention approaches, the more general and
Enthusiastically the expression of public opinion
becomes in favor Of his nomination. The New
York San, neutral paper, strongly urges his
nomination. The PanIing (Miss.) Democrat
is out with the name of Buchanan at its mast
head, for the Presidency. The st. Louis cor
respondent Of the Lancaster PENN Istciii
gencer says, Every day presents new indi
cations OF the high estimation in which the
Pennsylvania statesman is held in Missouri,
New Jersey and Maryland have declared
themselves for him, and in letter to the
New York Herald. Governor Wise says, Vir-
ginia offers no candidate and pretty clearly
intimates that Mr.. Buchanan is her choice.
II SO, as goes Virginia, so will 60 the South,
as in most instances in times past. Here
in Iowa, il the voice of the people is to be
obeyed in the matter there can be no doubt
but that the votes of our delegates to the Gin
cinnat Convention should be cast for Mr.. Buch-
anan, first and last Ioi0G Democratic
Courier. t.# @fIr
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

The following from Allison's new volume Of
the History Of Europe, confirms the statements
of Chaplin Stewart, which we have already
published, in relation to Louis Napoleons be-
lief that he would one day rule over the des-
TIMES of France. 1t appears rs footnote in
Allison:
"The idea Of destiny, and his having a
mission to perform, was throughout fixed ore
in Louis Napoleon's mind. No disasters shook
his confidence in his star, or his belief in the
ultimate iul6Iment of his destiny. This is well
known to all who we're intimate with him in
this country after he returned from America in
1887 Among other noble houses, the bospi-
tally OF which he shared, was that Of the Duke
of Monirose, at Buchanan, near Lochomond,
and the Duke Of Hamilton, at Brodck Castle,
in the island OF Arran. His manner in both
we're grave and taeiurn; he was wrapped in
the contemplation of the future, and Indifferent
to the present. In 1889, the present Earl OF
W the Lord B., came to visit the au
thor, after having been some days with Louis
Napoleon Mt Buchanan House.
One of the first things he said was; "0nly
think OF that young man, Louis Napoleon,
Nothing can persuade him that be is not TO be
Emperor Of F,ance. The Strausburg affair
has not in the least shaken him; he Is thinking
constantly of what he is to do on the throne
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

The following is an extract of an able article
recently published in the Georgia Times on the
subject Of the next Presidency:
Mr.. Buchanan is among the very few sur
vivors OF the compeers OF those great and good
men SO lately removed from among us-Cal-
houn, Clay, Webster, Wright, &C., that is of an
age and position for the Presidency. We sol
emnly appeal TO that sober judgment that is
even now beginning to settle down upon the
history of our country for the last twenty years,
whether the people have acted wisely in put
ting aside our best statesmen, and elevating
over their heads comparatively obscure Though
honest and good) men, who have had little or
no experience in the management of great po-
litical questions, either of domestic or foreign
policy. We gladly indulge the hope that the
good sense, that the sound political philosophy
Of the day is already arousing itself against the
future pursuit Of such course. We solemnly
believe that it is iraught with the greatest evils
TO the country in the future An adhesion to
such policy will tend to the subversion Of the
morals OF all men; for as it is now being prac-
tised, upon the very fact of prominence, pre-
eminent distinction eliminates our statesmen
from the possibility OF becoming President.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

betxeen the United States, and foreign States
can lead to q war, aud We believe that both
parties in these disputes have TOO many inter
ests al stake, and too much in common, to
allow mere angry feelings to force them into
hostilities If il be authorized-if our Govern
meDt is TO proceed in just and judicious for
eign policy only at the cost Of war--why let
the war come. We are about as well pre-
pared for war now as we ever have been, or
are likely 10 be for long time to come. Mean
while we are not sorry TO see the moral support
Of our recognition extended to Nicaragua. We
look upon her cause as bound up with the
regeneration of Central America. II this fer
tile region once becomes settled by North Ameri-
cans, it will add vastly to>the trade, the wealth,
and the happiness OF the whole world. The
United States is not the only country which
will profit by its developments, England and all
Europe will be equally benefited. Il is only
narrow policy, blind jealousy, on apprehen-
sion Of something underlined and, indeed, with
out any realty--some sbadowy fear that the
!" Yankees will gain some peculiar advantages
by the new state Of ofthings-that induced foreign
intrigue against Walker. lfEngland were wise
she would see that the prosperity Of these same
" Yankees" is her own, and that the more we
gain, the more finds its way into her pockets.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
From the Pennsylvania Lancasterian.
BUCHANAN.


He's the man Of the age and his glory and station,
He owes not 10 battle thu nder Of cannon:
But the years OF headtoil in the cause OF his
tion
With fame have encircled the name of BU-
cHAHAN.
For a nation OF freemen, the time has gone by,
When prudence in frenzied excitement forgcts,
That the heroes OF battle but rarely supply
The plans OF success which statesman beee,s.
Let our warriors be bonored with titles when due,
With plaudits and love ina perfect ovation,
But the statesman, the able, the tfied, and the
true
Are fitted the best fer executive station.
Mid the great of Old Ena be stood upsbashed,
Determined and faithful, pacific and bland,
And The glory and might Of his intellect flashed
The spIeudor OF fame his own native land
in the quiet OF Wheatland rests like n ssre,
The sbest compatriot OF Wei strr and Clay,
As injustice 10 them, darkens history's page,
Be true 10 the grss, who are living to-day.
In The quiet OF Wbestlsnd. he rests like sage,
In repose 'neath the shadow OF fosk and OF elm,
With hrs vigorof youth and his wisdom Of age,
His country hath need OF bis hand at the helm.
Mighty faults may be shown by the demagogue's
art,
'Twere better that men, without sin fixed the
blame,
Ifbe erred, iws. fault f,he head not the heart,
For he's true TO his country, aud true 10 his
He owes not 10 battie or thunder OF cannon,
But the years of hesdtoil in ihc cause OF the ma
With fame have encircled the name OF Bu
cHANAN.
Ephrs'a Pa
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
From the South Side Democrat.
Moying the Capitol.

Men in passion very commonly manage t.
make fools of themselves-and there never was
a more perfect success in this respect than is
furnished by the Boston shriekers for freedom
cudgelled in the person of the classical fanatic
from Massachusetts.
An honorable member in the vigor of ma
ture years and without the apology Of the per-
sonal presence Of his victim to raise his black
guardlsm to the rank OF courageous bullying.
undertakes to arraign a grey-haired senator
from distant State as an imbecle and a liar
the cause he represents as "the harlot slavery"
and to stigmalize his conduct in defence of
that cause as frenzy yin behalf OF his wench." /"
In the absence OF the abused man, relative
and Representative from the same State
seeks the ruffan after the adjournment of the
Senate in the Rotunda of the Capitol and else
where, fails to find him, turns bis steps TO the
deserted Senate chamber, discovers him there,
and having told him the object Of his visit,
proceeds to administer sound Gaming. There
upon the most astonishing excitement is manu-
iactured. threats loud and deep are uttered, an
immense amount of superabundant bile is dis
posed OF, and the proposition is gravely laid
down that If Mr.. Brooks is not punished -
what? Why the capitol must be removed
DO these geniuses imagine that blackguard-
ism would be more acceptable TO Southern
ears. IL delivered in Boston, or less promptly
and efficiently resented2
And then lhe desecration, the shameful des-
ecrationl This cannot be endured. Ii is all
right aud proper, eminently just and appropri-
ate, for Bostonian TO make the highest legis-
latiye hall in the nation the scene Of vitupera-
ton fit only for the purlieus of st. Giles or
Five Points, vilifying distinguished states
man, and libelhng nobe-hearted State. But
when n son Ct the State, and relative Of the
man, is exercised Of his double title to the
post Of avenger proceeds TO tear from the as
sassins the mask Of irrespousibity, behind
which he has sheltered himself, and TO infiict
on him that personal chastsemcnt 10 which
alone his blunted feeling leaves him sensitive,
and this, not in the course OF debate or of the
session of the body, but when the the Senate
had adjourned and the room was no longer
sancti6ed by its presence, then an awful out
rage has been committed, forsooih, and the
wounds Of the Senator must be plastered by
removing the Capitol, lest, we suppose, his
feelings might be excited by his continual con.
tact with disagreeable souvenirs Of his suffer
ings
The fact is, this tempest in teapot must be
allowed to take its course and wear itself out
ms so many Of the storms of the same elements
have before it. The Capitol will not be re-
moved, and Senator Sumner and such cattle
will learn n very useful lesson for the guard
ance of their conduct in the future.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
From the Pennsylvania.
The Recognition OF Nicaragua.

We do not at all sympathze with those who
seem TO apprehend that the recognition of the
Rivas- w Walker Government of Nicaragua, will
necessarily involve us in with Great
Britain. Why should IT'D Our relations to the
State Of Nicaragua are not altered by the recep-
ton Of Father Viii, instead Of Senior Marco
leia, as its representative. Our Government
did not, by this act, enter into any treaty Of
alliance, offensive or defensive, with the new
Government. In all essential particulars, il
stands precisely where il stood before. IL will
still continue TO enforce its neutrality laws. IL
will still consider those Of our citizens who enter
into the service Of Nicaragua, rs having volun-
tarily expatriated themselves, and as having for
this reason lest their right Of citizenship IN the
United States, and Gil claim 10 protection at
its hands. IL will be remembered, that this
right Of expatriation has always been held, and
asserted, by our Government. IL is proceeded
on in our naturalization Of foreigners, and, as
matter of course aud consistency, the right
has always been accorded to our own people.
To a certain extent, our Government is
already committed to prevent the encroach.
ment Of the British in Central America As
suredly in the existing state OF popular feeling
in this country, any serious aggression BY Grea,
Britain in this quarter, would inevitably be fol
lowed by war; But why should il be thought
that the recognition Of the Rvas Government
by the United States, in accordance with iis
established policy Of always recognizing the
Government de facto, should provoke such ag
gression. We see no reasonable ground, what
ever, for this opinion. In point Of fact, we
look upon the constant war cry kept up by
some people in this country, as n mere scare
crow. Apart from the irritation and natona
excitement growing out Of their discussion, We
do not see how any Of these questions pending
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
Passengers Taken by Weight In London

JOS Limbus, driver of an Isleworth omni-
bus, was summoned to Guildhall for refusing to
take the complainant into his omnibus. The
complainant, Mr.. Edward White, a surgeon
residing at 7S Lambs Conduit street, said he
hailed the defendant in Fleet street on Tuseday,
aud although there was plenty Of room, the
defendant would not take him up, but called
out. ave don't want people Of your weight"
The defence was that the complainant's pro-
portions were so exceedingly large, that an
omnibus driver was justified in refusing to carry
him. The Act Of Parliament prescribes l6
inches for each person, but if there we're many
such as the complainant, it would be impossi-
BILE for an omnibus to carry its proper number,
and the public would be greatly Inconvenience.
Alderman Cubitt said il was clear that an omni.
bus driver was bound TO take any passenger TO
whom no reasonable objection could be made.
La the present case, he considered that the
defendant had good grounds for refusing to
carry the complainant, as his size was a reasona-
BILE objection. He should, therefore, dismiss
the summons. Alderman Humphrey, who
came into the Court when the decision was
announced, dissented from it, and said, accord
ing to this view Of the case, Mr.. White would
be obliged to pay double for everything he had,
because he was large man. If he went into
an eating house they would charge him double,
for the same reason,
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
From the Richmond Enquirer.

Novelty In the Art of Commune ti0n.
Public benefactors are unquestionably en-
titled to the profound gratitude and homage Of
those whom they aim to beneft but as the
world has been in the habit of paying debts Of
this kind, such men have been suffered to pass
away without receiving an adequate return for
their labors. Inventors of new things are
usually numbered among these unfortunaies
There have been, however, some exceptions TO
the rule. Every now and then, some novelty
in science or art starts up, of real advantage to
the community, which carries the public by
storm, and both inventor and people reap from
lit solid and substantial rewards. OF this
character, predict, will prove "a new and
useful game" called by It's inventor "the game
of equality" and played by means of "The
Oracular Wheel or Unique Centre Table"
This interesting invention owes its paternity to
the fruitful brain and generous impulses Of one
of our own citizens. The design of the thing
originated with the view to place the sexes on
an equality in the most momentous concern of
life; and in practical operation--we say it from
actual obseryation-it works like a charm
What think you, young man, of sitting down in
parlor numbering some twenty or thirty odd,
and singing out the lady you have chosen,
silently conversng with her-perhaps across
the room--and telling her all that you wish her
to know, without disclosing the faor to any
other person2 What think you, young lady, Of
thus speaking to the object of your affections
aud Of being understood by him, if he recipro.
Gates your attachment, and not being under
stood il he does not reciprocate it? This surely,
is a game at which you may win but can't lose,
and if it is verify feasible we have no doubt you
will each adopt it with ready and willing
mind. We assure you it is even So The facts
are beyond all question, and if any of the youth
ful, or even of the elderly, readers Of the
Enquirer will take the pains to see for themselves
the practical operation Of the Oracular Wheel
recently patented at the Patent Office, in
Washington, they will find that the statement
is true. We do not know when or how the
inventor proposes to distribute on sale the
tables" by means of which the game is played,
but we are assured the public will look forward
to their general distribution with anxiety and
increasing interest. Do let Us have the
;" Oracuar Wheel, or Unique Centre Tables"
at once.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

ESCAPE or CoNvIcT FROM SING SrYc-
Thomas Thompson, who was convicted in this
city few weeks ago, Of burglary on the store
of Mr.. Merchant Broadway corner Of Reade
street, and sentenced to the State prison for
FIVE years, escaped on Monday night, and has
not been retaken. 1t is supposed that some
friend smuggled suit of citizens clothes into
the prison, and thus equipped, he passed the
guard unrecognized He can easily be identi
fed by large scar which is upon his face,
and by an uncommoDly crooked mouth. A
reward of $3.50 has been offered for bis appre-
hension.-M. T. Tribune.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
John Buny.n,s Flute.

The flute with which John Bunyan be.
guied the tediousness Of his captive hours, is
now in the possession Of Mr.. Howells, taylor,
Gainsborough. In appearance it does not
look unlike the leg Of stool-out of which it
is said that Bunyan while in prison, manufac
tured it. When the turnkey, attracted by the
sound of music, entered his cell to ascertain, if
possible, the cause Of the harmony, the flute
was replaced in the stool, and by this means
detection was avoided.-Lincoinshir (Eng.)
Times.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
spor,,ns oM.r.

Colonel Samuel Bugg, Of Tennessee, recent
y went to Cincinnati, accompanied by several
servants to attend himself and family. He
offered the Abolitionists, not only every oppor-
tuniiy to seduce them from his service, but n
premium Of $1,000 to be handed over to any
orphan asylum ia the event of their success.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31
HUTEL. Old Point Confo9t.--

"NGEIA hOTEL. Old Point Gem fort
H This most delightful Summer Reeort The
most inviting on the Southern seabosrd for varied
attraction excelled by none in the country,
convenient TO the salt bath and all the luxurles Of
the sslt water region, in broad view OF Hampton
Roads and the Chesapeake Bay, and with
extensive military post beside il, has passed TO the
propristorship Of the undersigned, and will be
opened for the public reception on the 10Th OF
June, after which date il will moi be again closed.
To no Iocalny in all the land the votary OF
pleasure or the seeker for health resort with
better assurance Of qualification. Disease al Old
Point Comtor any season is almost unknown Tor
health indeed. il rivals the most secluded retreat
OF the mountain interior
For the chief management the proprietor has
engaged a gentleman who possesses the best
aptitude for the management OF hrst-clsss
watering place. while. his own supervision will
guard the comfort OF guests and the reputation
OF the establishment
may 20-3taw3m JOS. SEGAR.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

We regret to state that The hostile meeting
which we informed our readers was contem-
plated between two prominent and wellknown
merchants of our city took Place yesterday
morning at Pass Christian. AT halfpast seven
o'clock the principals X. w. Estlin, esq, Of
the 6rm Of Estlin, Lee a. Co, Of Canal street,
and NJ Cuddy, esq, member Of the firm Of
Cuddy, Brown & Co, Of Camp street, came on
the ground accompanied by their friends The
distance, ten PAGES, being measured, and the
pistols handed 20 them, the gentlemen took
their places. AT the first FIRE, Mr.. Estlin, it is
rumored, was slightly wounded in the right
arm, Mr.. Cuddy being uninjured. However,
the second FIRE Of Mr.. Estln, we are sorry TO
say, was the messenger Of death to his anita
gonist He never breatbed after receiving the
ball, which entered the groin on the right side,
passing through the artery, across the abdo
men, and through the opposite artery, and
lodging in his left hand. The cause Of this
unfortunate affair was in relation TO matters oI
business. Ncp Orleans Delta, May 2.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

The Duke of ~ also said to the author in
1858: Several years ago, before the revolu-
tion Of l848, | met Louis Napoleon often at
Brodiek Castle, ia Arran. We efrequeuily went
out TO shoot together, neither cared much for
the sport, and we soon sat down on heathery
brow of Foalfelt, and hegan to speak seriously
He always opened these conferences by dis
coursing on what he would do when he was
Emperor Of Fraoce. Among other things he
said he would obtain grant from the Cham,
bers to drain the marshes of the Bres, which,
you know once fully cultivated, became flooded,
when the inhabitants, who were chiefly Pro-
testants, left the country on the revocation OF
the Edict Of Nantes; and, what is very curious,
see in the newspapers of the day that he has
got o grant Of two millions of francs from the
Chambers TO be used in the draining of these
very marshes.
All that belongs to Louis Napoleon is now
public property, aud these noble persons will
forgive the author if he endeavors to rescue
from oblivion, anecdotes SO eminentIy illustra-
tive Of the fxty Of purpose which is the most
remarkable feature in that very eminent mans
character. This idea Of destiny, of star, or
mission, which are only different words for the
same thing, will be found to have been fixed
belief in most men who attain to ultimate
greatness Whether it is that the disposition
of mind which leads to such a belief, works out
its accomplishment by the energy and perse-
verance which it infuses into the character, and
which enables its possessor to rise superior to
oil the storms of fate, that Providence darkly
reveals to the chosen instruments of great
vessel Of honor" to which the
working out of its purposes in human affairs
is entrusted-enougb of the future to secure its
will forever remain mystery
in this world