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Appointed Mr.. A. M. Tabb has been an.
pointed to be the clerk of the Gosport Navy
Y ard, salary 81 200
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Resigned.-Assistant Surgeon Robert South
gate, U. s. A, has resigned, to take effect
March 80, 1856
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E,oURTH VOL. OF nIACAULAY,s HIS.
Il tory Of England, limo
Just received by FRANCK TAYLoR.
janl
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METROPOLITAN RAILROAD OFFICE,

<"REMEMBER THE TEA POT.r-
W. Mrs. Smith set her Tea Pot on the range
10 draw the tea, little dreaming IL O would Mt
stand the fire, - till she il rE7. She screamed
as Il disappeared, and fell back In commissions.
Every remedy was Administered, but nothing
would restore her. At last her husband said he
would call on FRANCIS, Seventh street, and buy
her one Of his FIRE PROOF TEA POTS, when
she was observed 10 smile. In the morning after
starting away, Mr.. Smith looked back and saw
her standing In the door. For moment he lis
tened. 1t that same musical voice, my
Dear, remsmber the Tea Pot - ian II
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
CALIFORNIA FOR BUCHANAN.--LIsT
OF DELEGATES, &C.


The House of Assembly adopted resolu-
ton condemnatory of the election of Banks as
Speaker Of the United States House Of Repre-
sentatives The Senate, on the 18th ult, re-
jected that resolution, and tabled substitute
that California declined TO interfere in sectional
discussions. This substitute was considered a
matter Of policy, for the organs of the Ameri-
can party in that State, almost without exceP-
tion, are bitterly opposed TO Banks and his
sectional" views.
The Democratic State Convention met in
Sacramento on the 5th ult., and elected the fol-
lowing delegates to attend the National Con-
vention, to be held at Cincinnati:-P. G. Rust,
s. H. Dosh, ]. L. Brent, J. H. Hill, D. Z. Buel,
P. L. Solomon, J. N. Dawley, S. W. lnge.
The Convention adopted resolutions approving
of the main principles Of the Nebraska bill,
alias popular sovereignty" and declared that
JAMES BUCHANAN was their first choice for the
Presidency.
Measures have been taken for the organiza-
ton Of niger worshipping party in Califor-
MIA, but there had been no public demonstra-
ton.
There was municipal election in Marys-
vile, on the 18th ult. The Democrats elected
almost their entire ticket by majorities ranging
from 70 to 200. The Know-Nothings, at the
State election, carried the city by 400 majority.
In September 1855, there were 1000 votes
cast; in March, 1856, 1900.
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| moved from Granada to Rvas, and the civil
government has been removed to Leon. This
was done on the Oath Of March
During the sickness Of General Walker the
Bishop of Granada ordered prayer to be offer
ed in the cathedral for his restoration; and on
the death Of Geo. H. Hutchins, citizen OF
New York, the Episcopal services was allowed
TO be read in the cathedral of Granada The
people, as general thing, are favorable to
Walker.
From the FL Ncaraguense, March %.
We have news of the most cheering and in
teresting character from the mining party who
left here on the 9Th instant. 1t appears by
statements of Don Carlos Hoffman, who arrived
yesterday from the mines, that the party as first
prospected in Rio Mico, where gold has long
been known to exist, but the result did not
quite meet their anticipations. They then pro-
ceeded 10 the river Bola, where they put the
{" Long Tom" in operation, and in the first
three days took out the value Of $500. Much
of the gold is coarse, and several Jumps have
been taken out, weighing about a half ounce
each. The party are in high spirits with the
prospects before them. The average yield
during the time they have been at work has
exceeded $40 day to the man. Provisions
of all kinds are abundant, except groceries and
-four.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
FRANKLIN PIERCE AND THE MICA
RaGUAN GOVERNMENT.

The intelligence from Nicaragua will be re-
ceiyed with emotions of regret and sympathy
for the gallant spirits who are represented to
have fallen in their first conflict with the Costa
Rican forces This regret will be heightened
into indignation at the course pursued by the
imbecile head of our Government, towards the
Walker-Rivas Government 1t was course
at once cruel towards people who had estab-
lished Government by their own daring and
enterprise, and unwise as it regards our own
relations with Central America. The refusal
TO recognize the Walker-Rvas Government by
the Administration, was simply an outrage,
which could have found Judgment in none
other than the small mind Of political petit.
logger and demagogue, who gives daily more
time and consideration to the entertainment
Of the preference Of Cincinnati delegate,
than he does to the whole Of this interesting
subiect. The recognition Of the Walker-Rivas
Government, would not only have been an act of
;ustice in ITSELF but il would have been followed
by its recognition in England, and all the other
Governments in Christendom. And it is re-
served for the American Goyernment-no, not
the proud American Government-but for the
present stupid, but, thank God, tottering head OF
the American Government to refuse contume-
Iously the rigbthand Of fellowship 10 an in
FAINT and struggling republic, within weeks
sail of her own steamersl Nor was it any.
thing to the Pierce-Marcy concern, that the
head Of the Nicaraguan Government and his
brave compeers were Americans who had sought
their fortunes in another land, and therefore
were at least entitled to our sympathy. This
reverse would never have occurred to the Mica
raguan arms, but for this unnatural policy ofthe
Administration. Men and arms, and money,
would have found their way to the assistance of
Walker, but for the tempest ia teapot fuss
the Administration made about it, II is
in vain for our even laundering officers at
Washington TO seek shelter behind the conser-
vative elements Of the country as opposed to
filibusterism 1t shall not avail them. We
are opposed TO flibusterism, but when Gov
eminent is established, there is no ilibusterism
in a recognition Of that Government, and the
younger and more problematic its tenure, the
more humane and magnanimous it would be
TO lend it our aid. II is Government if it lasts
but week or month, and we have no right, in
international comfy, to refuse TO recognize it.
But il is all Of piece with the Pierce Marcy
policy, the distinguishing feature of which is
its cowardice and imbecility. The Cincinnati
Convention was the cause Of this outrage upon
the gallant people of a struggling republic. And
now, let Mr.. Secretary Marcy, and his chief
gloat if they can, over the blood that has been
split in consequence Of their wretched stupidity
and selfish ambition. We shall have more to
say in future on this subject and in the mean
time must rest upon the hope that the accounts,
though authentic in the main, are at least eI-
aggerated.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
MIR. DALLAS LONDON.

We find in the National Latelligencer Of yes
terday morning the following extract of pri-
vate letter from an American gentleman in
London to his friend in Washington, dated the
9th ultimo:
"Mr. Dallas has every reason to be satisfied
with bis reception here. Lord Pamerston
called on him as soon as he arrived, and in the
most friendly way pressed him to dine with
him the next day without any form; which he
did, and was much pleased with everything
that passed. Lord Palmerston has promised
to present him to the Queen as soon as she ar
rives in London. Lady Palmcrston also called
on Mr.. Dallas, with, | believe, Lady Wode-
house, wife OF Lord Wodehouse, Under Secre-
tary of State. The Earl of Ellesmere, being
in the country, wrote a most kind note and
sent the family admissions to his splendid gal
lery of paintings in his town house, and stated
he would make point Of calling as soon as he
came to London, and wished to show them all
the civility he possibly could Many others
had done the same. Mr.. Oakiord, formerly of
Philadelphia, now merchant in London, hav-
ing applied to Mr.. Dallas on the subject Of the
missing steamer Pacific, and wishing to prevail
on the Admiralty to send a steamer in scar CHI
of her, Mr.. Dallas gave him letter to Lord
Palmerston. Mr.. Oakford went on Sunday to
Lord Palmerston's private residence, and, al
though he found him very much engaged with
two secretaries writing dispatches to Paris, as
soon as he received Mr.. Dalas's letter he en-
tered Immediately on the subject, and intro
duced Mr.. Oakford to Admiral Richards and
it was agreed to send two manofwar steamers
Immediately in search Of the packet and they
promised to do everything they could to find
her. Lord Palmerston wrote a most kind note
TO Mr.. Dallas stating what he had DONE"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
NEWS FROM NICARAGUA.
sickness of Gen. WaIker-Thc Gold Mines
Army neutrality-suspicious., &C., &c.

sickness of Gen. waIker-Thc Gold Mines
Army Intelligence-Dcaths, &C., &c.
From FL Nicarsguense, March %
The city has worn thoughtful look since
Thursday morning On Wednesday night Gen.
Walker complained somewhat Of indisposttion,
but his usual good health and great care Of
himself induced the belief that he would soon
be well. In the morning, however, it was
reported that he was worse, and instantly gen.
eral feeling Of uneasiness seized upon every
one. No person could escape the solemn i'm
pression--for the welfare Of all was too deeply
linked with that Of the Commander-in-chief to
feel quiet when he was sick. Never did the
genius Of single man impress itself so tho
roughly as then-never did the mysterious in
huence Of human mind manifest its power
more completely. All other thought was lost
in the consideration Of one subject, and that
subject was felt to contain the fate of nation.
But with the characteristic will of the Ameri-
can people, every man ultimately made up his
mind that the General would soon be up; in
three days, said the people, he will be able to
attend to business. And the prophetic know.
ledge Of three hundred men did not falsfy its
intuition. To-day General Walker is almost
wholly recovered Providence afflicted him
but for time, that the army might know how
essential he was to its safety. Thursday and
Friday the doors Of the Generals quarters
were closed, that the utmost quiet might be
maintained. Col. Moses, the head Of the Medi.
cal Department Of the army, was unremitting
in his attentions to the patient.
From the New York Herald
Another Version Of tho Amair--stntem emit
of Captain william nc. Bushnell.
We are indebted to Captain VIM. L. Bush
nell, who came passenger in the George Law,
for copy OF El Nicorogtense Of the 22d ulL,
and for the following statement relative to the
defeat Of a portion Of Walkers army by the
Costa Ricans -
CAPT. BUsHNELL's STATEMENT.
! left Virgin Bay on Wednesday, March Is I;
the reports at Virgin Bay, when left, were
that Col. Schlessinger, with two hundred and
fifty men, was met about sixteen miles from
Guiana Caste, by from eight hundred to one
thousand Costa Ricans, and being surprised,
he was routed, but soon gained q position
which he was confident he could hold until re-
inforced from Walkers army, which was about
seventy miles distant. His reported loss, in
Guiding the missing, was about sixty. Walker
has from 1000 to 1900 men with whom to re-
inforce Schlessinger, leaving Col. Piper in
command Of the forces at Granada. Walkers
army is composed entirely Of Americans, each
one Of whom is considered equal to three Costa
Ricans.
The military government OF Walker has
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

~ n GOO Acres for saIe.-Having leased for
a term of years, The Fsuquier White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the beliefthe will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards OF 45O acres ofio grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mes4Dws.
AS part of this Ind yielded 100 bushels ola snyle
acre, in 1883 the twelfth year Of successive mi.
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad was
the season, produced 10 bushels--the Farm ~
easily susceptible OF DIVISION and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms: One-lhird o.. the ist OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire OF the subscriber
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
gnia,n or 10 Washington, ID. @.
May 1--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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FRIDAY, April Is, 1856.

Hon. j. M. Smiley, Of Louisiana, was nd
mitied an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. 80. Joshua r. Stanford, plaintiff in error
rs. Clay Taylor. This cause was argued by
Hon. Reverdy Johnson for the plaintiff in error
No. 81. Adam 0gilvie ct al. compliments
rs. the Knox Insurance Company ct al. Thi:
cause was submitted to the consideration Of the
court on the record and printed arguments By
Mr.. judah for the compliments, and by Mr.
Crawford for the defendants.
Adjourned until Monday, III o'clock.
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DLATED TEA sETs--I have just re-
ceiyed some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices
also, a large assortment Of Speetscles, OF every
description; together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
/ will retail al wholesale prices
ii. o. HOOD,
ais Penn. avenue, bet At and 9th sls.,
Sign OF the Large Spread Eagle.
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~ Il Il AL La

I'D wv GDSEDS.-Ihis boy oil mine ieif
home on Monday morning, llth February, with
passes from myself TO go on the railroad 10 Mil
leJgevile, where he had been employed during
the sesson'of the Legislature a waiting servant
in Browns Hotel i learn, however, that he did
not return 10 Milledgvie at all, and has not beer
heard Of since he left home. He has, doubtless
either attempted TO make his way ohby depending
upon his white.man appearance; or has been de.
coyed away by some designing white person. The
above reward will be paid 10 any one apprehend
ing and returning said Boy; or Fifty Dollars for
lodging him in some jail and giving me information
DEscRIPrIos.-Gus presents quite tchdemoH
appearance. His complexion is fair, his manners
and expression geneel aud polite. lie is about
30 years old-medium size and weight-hair black
and straight-eyes grey or blue--the left hand
somewhat wilhered and stifened from diseae,
and on laughing one eye is contracted, and mouth
drawn TO one side. He has large csrbuncle
scar on the back of his neck--dresses genteelly
and wears watch lie carries with him a banjo
and picks II foiera6ie WELL and sometimes acts the
barber, He has often been taken for white man
The public will please watch out for Gustus, aud
bring him home.
JOHN III. THOMAS.
FoRsYru, Monroe Co, Ga, Feb. 29th 1856
March 20.
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UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.
CARD.
EINHE undersigned, John G. Dovereux, of

DUItIIUOTC
May Sly.

CARD.
THE undersigned, John c. Dcvereux, Of
i New York city, and M. Thompson, Of Wash
lngton, ID. c., attorneys and counsel >rs-ataw
are associated for the legal prosecute claims
for creditors OF government, in the oourt OF
Claims.
They will cooperate in immediate and careful
attention 10 business matters al Washington
which may be intrusted TO their care by gentle
men of the profession and claimants, in the city OF
New York, or elsewhere in any part OF the
Union.
They may be consulted at any time, personally
or by letter either al New York or Washington.
Particular information as 10 claims which have
been al any time before Congress or Departments
can be furnished at once upon application, by the
parties interested.
JOHN c. DEVEREUX,
No. 90 Broadway, corner of Wall street,
New York city.
NJ THOMPSON,
Washington city.
N.B-JC. DevereuI is a Com missioner of The
Court Of Claims.
Feb 7-3iawthf
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supreme Court Of the United States.
THURSDAY, April IL, 1856.

THURSDAY, April II, 800.
A. Browning, esq, Of New Jersey, was ad
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. 81. John Bacon ct al, appellants, rs
VIM. Robertson ct al. The argument Of thi:
cause was concluded by Mr.. Yerger for the ap
pellants.
No. 81. Richard d. Wood ct al, appellants
rs. Alexander c. Davis. This cause was ar
gued by Messrs. ST. Geo. T. Campbell and A.
Browning for the appellants, and by Mr.. Car
Isle for the appellee.
Adjourned until tomorrow, III o'clock.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
PARapI,s CONCERT.

A second Concert will take place this even
ing, at Odd Fellows Hall. Parodi will be as
sisted by Madame Strakosch, NJ. Strakosch,
and Signor Leonardo. The programme is
highly attractive, and embraces our national
song of the "Star Spangled Banner"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
Death from jumping Rope.

We understand that little girl named Trask,
connected with one of the primary schools in
East Boston, died q day or two since from ex-
cess Of exertion in jumping rope. 1t is said
that she jumped about two hundred times with
out stopping. She was Immediately after taken
III and died the next day. This is not the first
death from the same cause which we have had
occasion TO record, and should be warming
to children not to indulge in excessive exer-
cise-R Boston Journal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
THE PRESIDENCY.

A private letter, received yesterday from
California, says that the delegates from that
State to the Cincinnati Democratic National
Convention, have been instructed to vote for
Mr. BUCHANAN as candidate for the Presiden-
cy, and for DR.. GwIN for the Vice Presidency.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19

Mr.. Thomas Martin, printer, from Balti-
more, who some time since started a newspa-
per at Lock Haven, Pa, to advocate the cause
Of the American party, has recovered $l03 33
damages from Mr.. Pearce, member Of Con
gress from that district. 1t is alleged that large
promises were made to Mr.. Martin to leave
Baltimore and start the paper; that Mr.. Pearce
figured conspcuously in said promises, and
that said promises we're never fulfilled and
hence the suit, which was decided by arbitra-
tion
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-19
THE STEAMER mERuImac.

There will be a gay time at Annapolis to-
day. The President of the United States,
members of the Cabinet and Congressman,
will be present TO inspect the United States
steamer Merrimac, one Of the six vessels here
tofore ordered to be built for defensive pur
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

eRNERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING nKE-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for "Kerr's"" Sammerdean" Old Rye,
brands
An letters promptly answered, and orders fIeo
Feb 20--3m
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nIATnEMATIcAL pICrIoNARn ana

ln Cyclopeda OF Mathematical Science, com.
prIslng definitions OF all the terms employed in
Malhr malics 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 WIN. G. Peck, A. M, Assist.
ant Professor OF Mathematics United States Mill.
tary Academy. Just published, and for sale al
the bookstore Of X FARNHAM,
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To the Lodtes Of Washington, Geov gefotcn, AIR
andvta &c.
HENRY wEIRMN's ladies, misses, and
Ill children's French shoes are sold by the un
designed, on 18th street, just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where be viii receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's, French
gater walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the la,est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as " slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted &c
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
only, will consult their interest by giving me q
cali, and examine for themselves.
g WEIRMAN
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On the 18th instant of bilious pleurisy, Mrs.
ELLEN MURPHY, the dearly beloved wife of
AUGUSTUS McMutLroN, Of this city. May she rest
in peace.
ALBANY papers please copy.l
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II Aw PARTNERsHIP.-Sup Court
i Iofthe United States-R0BERfJW WALKER
aud LOUIS JANIN have formed a copurtnership
under the name Of "WALKER 81 JANS," for the
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at 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 1q-eo3m
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CARD.
GEORGE MASON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Indianola, Calhoun County, Tsrds.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
ct Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, U. 5. Senator, ;. Carolina.
Hon. ID. X. Atchson, u. s. Senator, Missouri.
r. NJ. T. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James M Mason. u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Gen ). Cooper. Adj. Gen. U. 5. A. Wash, ID. &.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. @.
&C Jamison, Prest Bank of Ball. Bait, Md.
Dec Oft
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE

NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
II friends and the public, that he has opened
a new store, No. 4T4, Penn. Avenue, between
I'd and and half street, Fizgcraid's Build
ing, two doors east OF the United states
Hotel,
Where he intends 10 keep constantly on hand
large and varied assortment Of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, La UORs, Il q AIRS,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting OF fine Tens, Sugar, Flour Soap,
Olives, Rasins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard,
Marrett 81 Co. Pinet 81 Co, and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demlJohns and casks
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port Of
various descriptions; St Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Msrgaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
aud large and various description Of Havana
Segnrs.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
aud Re- all.
once OF the United States NAVY can have
their Mess Stort sput up at the shor.. inctice.
A general assortment Of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted 10
keep on long voyages
Country orders punctualIy attended 10, and
Country Produce, OF all descriptions, received on
consignment.
No. 47i Penn. avenue, (uorih side,l between
Sd aud AZ Streets two doris east Of the United
States Hotel