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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

OF course lieutenants would be proportion
ally benefited in the Communication value of their
rations from the beginning Of service, and
after three years, in the number also. In the
case Of general officers their only benefit
would be in the change from twenty to twenty
FIVE cents a ration.
The principal design in the foregoing plan
is to throw an accumulated increase Of COM
pensation on experienced oficers-at a time OF
life, too, when most needed, and when in gene
raj it would be most merited-stopping at the
rank Of colonel. And here another remark
for the good of the country, and not the
special benefit Of the service may, at some
hazard, be added, viz the increased compen-
sation would not attach to the new officers of
new corps, Of whatever name, that might in
times ofpublic danger be temporarily called into
service and, in another war like that we waped
in l8l2-'l5, we should probably always have
on the roofs at least 100000 troops for short
periods Of service.
But the increase Of compensation only to the
point suggested would, in the opinion of the
undersigned, fall considerably below the de.
mands Of both justice and expediency; and he
does not think the principle of cumulative ro-
tions can be extended beyond what he has pro-
posed. He therefore, to make mp the defici-
ency, begs further to sugget slight addition
to the monthly pay proper Of all officers, save
the lieutenant general, (who now receives
under this head fifty dollars more than the
grade next below him. as follows To major
general I've have more than one in command
by brevet,) forty dollars to brigadier general,
thirty dollars; to colonel, twenty-five dollars
to Lieutenant colonel, twenty dollars; to n
major, fifteen dollars to a captain, ten dollars;
and to lieutenants, whether first or second, We
dollars each. To recur to the foregoing table,
this would further increase the annual compen-
sation Of the middle classes in commission as
follows: A colonel's from 1912 to 1912; a lieu.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
WEBSTER BANQUET-oRATIo OF
HON. EDWARD EVERETT

We have rarely read a more eloquent and
interesting Grafton than that recently delivered
BY Mr. Everett at the banquet given in Boston
on the occasion Of the anniversary of the birth
day Of Daniel Webster.
Mr.. Everett portrays the personal, not the
political, character Of the great New England
orator and statesman. He presents the most
fascinating pictures Of Daniel Webster as
man, in his private and social life. For natu-
ralness, simplicity, and graphic power, few
such portraitures can be found in English lite.
nature.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate, yesterday, transacted but little
business Of public Importance, and adjourned
ill Thursday next.
The House of Representatives voted the
hundred and eighteenth time, pipa poce for a
Speaker, but as heretofore without decisive
result Mr.. Garlic offered resolution de-
claring the Hon. William Smith, of Virginia,
Speaker. This received forty,seven votes in
the affirmative, and one hundred and thirty
one in the negative. And the House ad-
journed as far off, apparently, as ever from
organizing that body.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
ORGANIZATION.

From the first day Of the meeting of Con-
gress up to this time there has been a syste-
matte effort to injure the Democratic party of
the House by holding it up before the country
as responsible for the long continued failure to
organize. All of the opponents of the De-
mocracy, however opposed in other things,
perfectly harmonic in this they all join in
the effort to saddle the blame on our party.
In the last few days new life and yigor have
been thrown into this effort. The longer or.
ganizaton is postponed, the greater is the
complaint against Congress, and the greater
the complaint, the stronger and the more
earnest is the endeavor to charge the whole
blame upon the Democrats.
When the country remembers that the De-
morahc party is minority party in the
House-when it remembers that it has pre-
sented for the Speakership an unexceptionable
candidate-when it remembers that it is the
only political organization of respectable mum
bers in that body which stands upon the Con.
sttution and State Rights it must be acknow
lodged that not one iota Of blame attaches to
that party. If all the scattered conservative
elements in the House would maufully unite
with the Democracy, Black Repubicanism and
Abolitionism would at once be defeated. No
reasonable man can expect large, compact
numerical force like the Democracy, to seek
out and surrender to, such scattered elements
as have been referred to.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

gsE~ 1t is hardly necessary, we presume, to
inform our readers that we were visited during
Saturday night by another snow storm, which,
no doubt if it continues showing, will present
more serious impediments to travel, inter com
munication, and business, than any that has
fallen for some years. This second storm took
every one by surprise. The morning of Sat
urday was bright and beautiful. The weather
became warmer as the day advanced, and a
general thaw took place. 1t was anxiously
hoped that In a short time all the remains OF
the first snow would disappear, but the vast,
unbroken continuity of snow which met the
eye on Sunday morning disspated all such
hopes. We may now expect bad streets, bad
roads, interruptions to travel, and detentions OF
mails for weeks to come.
The sleighs which were given up on Satur.
day have again made their appearance, and
hundreds of such vehicles may be seen dashing
along our streets.
What will become of the poor in this in
clement season? This is a question which
should be pondered by all who have penny,
a morsel of bread, or stick of wood to spare.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
lev ERETT HOUSE.

North Side OF Union Square, New York
THIS establishment, erected on the most
IL prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching finish, and when com
peted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply to render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed
The proprietors Of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation of the
public
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing to make arrangements for the winter
months
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP & JOSLIN.
HAwLEY ID. CLAP,
A. g. JosLrN. Sept. 20-g
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

AN INTERFERING PEoPLE-The Red River
hunters number two thousand men. Their
women and children number three thousand
souls. They have 800 carts, and range with
them from the Moose river valley 10 the Red
river north, and each year, in June and July,
and again in October and November, carry off
to the settlements at Pembina and in the Eng
lish territory, at least 100000 pounds Of
Buffalo meat, dried, or in the form OF pemican
These people are supplemented, honest and
Industrious.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
A BATTLE IN KANSAS.

A dispatch dated St. Louis, January 18th
states that the Kickapoo (Kansas) Pioneer O
the 18th says:
"a battle took place last night at Eastor
between party of abolitionists and some pro
slavery men-the former making the attack
One pro-slavery man was killed and several
wounded. Several abolitionists were killed and
some wounded. A company from Lawrence,
headed by Captain Brown, commenced the
fight with the Kickapoo Rangers. A large
number of persons have left for Easton. The
disturbance is supposed to have originated out
of the late freesoil election of the 18th.
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her to get up and we would place her on the
lounge. She made an effort to rise, and with
my assistance stood on her feet and then
instantly sank to the floor. With the assistance
of Mrs. Paige, | placed her on lounge, and
then there was rush of blood to the brain.
sprinkled water in her face again, but she
showed no signs Of being conscious. Mrs.
Paige went for assistance, and Immediately
commenced artificial respiration by installation,
and keptit up until DR.. Stedman came in, which
was but few minutes"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
CTRAYED or STOLEN from The Eesti-

~ val at BladenSburg, on the night OF Tuesday
last DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, a white star in the forehead, and marked
on the back with saddle pinch the said mare had
a saddle on. Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she be found, will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as re-
ward. JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rossburg Prince Georges CO., MARYLAND
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
INFORMATION WANTED.-In the year

i of 1924, Martha A. Wells "a daughter Of Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed 10 the
city Of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1852 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
of Greensve TO one OF the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day to this. BY the will Of her father she is
entitled 10 portion Of his estate, or, il she b. Dead
her children, If she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death. Any infor
nation in respect TO he said Martha A. Wells or
her children, If she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD.
Nov. 27-w4w. Petersburg Va
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

b. We publish today special message of
Governor Wise to the Legislature Of Virginia
in relation to certain resolutions of the Yer
mont Legislature on the subject of slavery.
The remarks Of Governor Wise will challenge
the appreciation of all right thinking men.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
Ba~ The following railrC

Ba~ The following railroad companies do not
run any trains on Sunday: Galena and Chicago
Union, Illinois and Central, Air Line from
Chicago to st. Louis, New Albany and Salem,
Chicago and Rock Island, Chicago and Mil.
waukee, Michigan Central, and the Great
Western Of Canada
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

Message OF the Governor Of New Jersey.
Governor Price, in his message just delivered,
vigorously opposes the restoration of the Mis-
souri, Compromise and justifes its repeal; and
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine are
censured for renewing the agitation of the
slavery question. He says:
Herewith transmit communications of public
interest received from the States of Massa-
chussetts, Connecticut, and Maine, in accord
ance with the request contained in the resolu-
tons of those States. They refer to the Missouri
compromise, and the slavery question. 1t is to
be regretted, that any ofthe States of the Union
should deem it necessary to agtate at this or
any other time, subjects like these in spirit
so imperative and unconciiatory. 1t must be
admitted by all, that the questions referred to
are of character to enlist in their consideration,
all the prudence, moderation and forbearance
which the people OF every section of the confede:
Grafton have right to expect and demand,
from those of other sections In this spirit do
desire to direct the attention of the Legislature
to the points involved in these resolutions.
That the so-caled Missouri Compromise was,
in ITSELF an expedient devised to accommodate
for the time being the conflicting opinions
which existed in regard to the admission Of
the State of Missouri, with a constitution
recognizing the existence of slavery, no one
will deny. The act was in its nature, so far as
the future exclusion of slavery, from the terri.
tory acquired from France, in the cesson of
Louisiana, restriction upon the rights Of the
slaveholding States-since in the normal con-
dition OF that territory slavery was recognized.
And although tacitly submitted to for a while,
there was nothing in its provisions to cast
around it the halo of "good faith" which its
advocates pretend should have guarded it from
repeal. But it is repealed; and / submit, can
it now be restored with any advantage2 In
restoring it, were it possible to do so, we bring
back the free citizens who now inhabit, or may
in future inhabt those territories to that condi.
ton of quasi colonial dependence which they are
now freed from, and which is at variance with
the principles of free government. We as
Jerseymen, contend that we have the capacity,
and are endowed by nature, in common with
all our countrymen, to the right of sefgovern-
ment We enjoy it to the fullest extent in
our own State. But should inclination or
necessity take us to territory, the common
property of us ALL shall we thereby forfeit that
right, and become more subservient to the will
of the federal government than we now are?
Shall we part with the right of having voice
in the establishment Of institutions, on which
our future may depend2 | think not, and
therefore, believe that. the restoration of the
Missouri compromise is not to be desired any
more by us of the North, than by our bretheren
Of the South.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

rG- 1t is said that the Mexican Government
has made formal demand on us for indem-
nifty, for the destruction of the town of Piedras
Negras, by Texan Rangers, last autumn, and
ask protection from similar invasions, and from
devastation by armed bands.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
Bolts and the n. N's-BY JIM

"D'ye think" quoth Ned, 'that Botts will please
The Northern Hindoo masses?n
II think" quoth JIM "a horse disease
Is good enough for GSSes,'
Boston P0sf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

A WINDFALL.-A young man, named Harry
Grey, who is now engaged as Waterman at the
Kentucky Locomotive Works, has recently had
left him, conditionally, by deceased uncle in
England, 5000, 000 Mr.. Grey is only 25 years
Of age-already having inherited $45, 900 from
his father, which he spent for the benefit Of
himself and mankind in general" His pru.
dent old uncle, knowing his fast habits in his
youth, and not knowing his industrious habits,
now inserted as a condition Of inheritance, that
if the said Harry was in debt at the age Of 30
five hundred dollars he should forfeit the in
heritance. Here is a stronger incentive to
keep ahead of ones debts than we have ever
seen before.-LouiSUille Democrat.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
Dinner Party given by the President

The President gave dinner party on Tues.
day, January II, at which the Justices of the
United States Supreme Court the Judges OF
the Court of Claims and its Solicitor, the United
States Attorney and Marshal for the District of
Columbia, Attorney-General Cushing, and
others, together with the ladies of their respec-
tive families, were present.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
pLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re.

III IT'D 1877 HdNE just Tt-
IL ceved some styles Albaa and Silver
Plated Ware that / offer at man ufacturer's prices
also, large assortment Of Speotaces, OF every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, Of my own manufacture, which
will retail at wholesale prices
III. O. HOOD,
AS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-d1wif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

neA-The Hon. R. II. Stanton, member Of
the last House, of Representatives from Ken.
lucky, fell few days since, on the ice, in Mays.
vile, and fractured his arm badly
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22
THE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

IL by Henry Mayhem, price IS cents.
The Essence Of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator of Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 IS.
Travels in Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAIRYS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

IMPROVED PLANE IRoN.-An improved plane
iron has recently been invented and promises
well. In this improvement the cutting iron is
placed inside Of thin piece Of metallic case,
open at both ends. This case, with its cutter,
is wedged into the plane in the common man.
ner. The cutter is moved up and down within
the case by means Of set screw The thick
ness Of the shaving is adjusted with the utmost
facility by simply turning a screw.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

DEATH OF JUICE WALKER.-The Cincinnati
papers announce that the Hon. Timothy
Walker died in that city on Tuesday, the 18th
instant. The deceased was one Of the most
distinguished lawyers at the Western bar. He
had been on. the bench, and was for some time
the leading professor in the Cincinnati law
school. His lectures in that school we're pub.
lished many years ago as an "Introduction to
American Law" treatise which is much
esteemed and has passed through three editions.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

The Pittsburg Herald tells the following
anecdote Of the Rev. DR.. Plumer:
During a visit to the Hot Springs, on GER
tain occasion, he was invited by the company
gathered there to preach for them on the Sab
hotel was prepared for religious worship, and
the audience assembled. The speaker an
nounced his text, and began his discourse; but
was mortified to find that by some of the
younger and more frivilous Of his hearers OF
both sexes, the whole performance was looked
upon as good joke, and to be treated accord
ingy. Some were smiling, some were whis-
perng, and unseemly levity prevailed through
out the congregation. For few minutes he
endeavoured to withstand it by simple pre-
sentation of the text; but to no purpose. Stop
ping short in his discourse, he at once arrested
their attention by the question: "My friends
do you know how these Hot Springs are said
to have been discovered? | will tell you.
Many years since, an old Dutchman and his
son were passing along down the valley, where
the road now runs that you see out there
pointing to it through the window-"when,
observing the Spring, they stopped their team
to water the horses. The old man took up the
bucket, went to the spring, and dipped it In,
when some Of the water dashed up on his hand
and scalded him. Instantly dropping the
bucket he started for the wagon, running and
calling to his son, in the greatest consterna-
ton. Trive on, Hans; trive on; He'll ISL moi
far from dish placer" At this, his audience
burst out laughing immediately assum.
ing look of deepest solemnity, and dropping
his voice to the low tones that in him are like
muttered thunders, he made the application
81 tell you, my friends, He'll is not far from this
place" There we're no more smiles in that
congregation that day. Some who heard it,
said it seemed to them as if the terrors of the
Day of Judgement had come.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-22

uciehehSc " TUG CnhIhCter ol our Tree lnstltu.
tons, have caused the parties sought to be
affected to be notified Of the charges against
them-to be informed Of the proofs and
allowed an opportunity to be heard. Is not
this the guaranteed right of the citizen in all
cases2 Could it have been in the contempla.
plation Of Congress that the officers of the
Navy were to be tried upon their morals, for
there may be very wide difference Of opinion
as to what constitutes morality or immortality ?
And the question would, perhaps, be better
suited TO the investigation Of an ecclesiastical
Jurisdiction, a board Of casuists, or bench Of
bishops, than to board Of old and Young
naval officers. Crime and dshonor have Al.
ways been subject to- the Jurisdiction Of courts
martial; and the law, if faithfully executed,
has always afforded full remedy for them.
The general understanding at the time Of the
passage Of the act was, that it was designed to
reach such cases only as those Of courts martial
could not take cognizance. The incapacity con-
templated by the act cannot fairly or legally
be understood to embrace failure from neglect
or want OF inclination on the part Of the officer
TO perform duties for the government, has
always had the power to compel those who
were capable to the performance Of their
duties or to forfeit their commissions. The
incapacity contemplated was, therefore. an
actual existing inability on the part Of the
officer, the result Of the accidents of age
disease, &c, which rendered il impossible for
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-23
BY LAST NIGHTS MAILS.

CoNGREss.-The Senate did not set on Satur-
day,-and the House was engaged all day in
the consideration of private bills.
CEF Mr.. Collins, the Secretary of State,
declares the telegraphic dispatches sent to
Gov Wright by Hugh ONeil, are outrageous
ISLANDERS. The charge of fraud is false, and
the statement that he avoided process was
equally lie, for he was in his office daily, at
tending to his official duties.
0rr The rebel city of Puebla, which was
excited to instruction by the Priests, has
surrendered to the national forces; the instiga-
tors of the revolt have fed. The President
Comonfort is now triumphant over all the in
surrectionists.
CEF Gen. G. w. Clark, the Indian Agent Of
the Pottowattamie tribe, who was charged
with the murder of Barbour during the Kan
sas war, has been removed by the President,
and Mr. Winston, of Culpepper county, ap-
pointed in his stead. The blow was sudden
and unexpected one to Clark.
CEr The river is falling at Pittsburgh with
three feet ten inches in the channel.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 20.
Cotton firm and unchanged in price, with
sales of $500 bales. Wheat dropping
Western hay $50 Shoulders steady. Other
articles are without change to notice.
Negro Instruction.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. 2O--The Russelville
Herald, of Wednesday last, says that insurrec-
ton excitement exists in the neighborhool O
| Volnev and GordenSvile.
A number of negroes have been arrested.
! A negro, belonging to one of the iron works
of Tennessee said he knew all about the plot
but would die before he would tell.
lie received seven hundred and fifty lashe;
and then died from the effects of the punish
ment.
At Cadiz, Trigg county, Ky, yesterday, ;
free negro was hung after being tried by the
| Vigilance Committee.
A number more are in Jail, and some o
them will be hung.
Judge Cook has called court for Christina
day.
The excitement runs very high.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-23

A New BANKING uoUsE-Mr. G. w.
RATHBoNE, Cashier of the Evansville Branch
of the old State Bank, has associated himself
with the Directors and some of the principal
stockholders of the Branch Bank, and formed
Banking Company, for the purpose of con-
tinuiDg the business and preserving the bust
ness connections Of the former Bank, till the
new Bank can be organized; when, we pre-
sumo the business Of the individual Company
will be transferred to the new Institution
1t is temporary arrangement for the conve-
nience of the public, and to prevent any in
terregnum in the banking facilities of our
community, during the most active business
season. The character and responsibility OF
the associates will give the house all the credit
and confidence which was enjoyed by the old
Branch Bank.