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The New Minister to England.

1t is stated in the Philadelphia papers that
the Hon. George M. Dallas has accepted the
appointment of Minister to England. The
Ledger says:
Mr.. Dallas's services whilst minister to Rus
STA, his eminent political position, having filled
the second Office in the gift of the people,
make his appointment at this time, as the sue
cessor of Mr.. Buchanan, eminently proper.
The appointment will receive the approval Of
our citizens, and command the respect abroad
due to the representative of the nation. Our
relations with England at this time are pecu-
liar, if not dangerously involved. The cues
tons at issue require enlarged knowledge,
legal ability and practical craftsmanship. Mr..
Dallas's profession as an eminent lawyer, his
public character and political experience, are
all SO many guarantees that in his hands the
international issues SO ably discussed by his
predecessor will be properly sustained, and the
policy and interest of the United States be en-
forced with energy and discretion.
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l9, 1856.
Cur non :


Why don't they organize7
Why don't they fill the Chairt
Is il that noes and ayes
Will guile of heart lay bare,
The moments pass--the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organize
Why stand, with silly pranks,
Like silly youth at school,
On Fuller or on Banks;
Straight native pile-or woods
The hours pass--the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organize
Shall one good thing" or two,
Brotherly souls divide!
Are committees too few
For all TO be supplied?
Days dawn, and pass-the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organizes
What need s'to define
Position plain as day
What bond or secret sign,
Now can false lip betray7
Zen Sabbaths pass-the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organize
Is't that they hope, again
When their one term is DER,
To pour out frothy strain
On legislative floor
Moons wax and pass-the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organze1
Dare they constituents face
And ballot-boxes brave?
Controllers of their place
Doomed diggers of their gravel
All time shall pass-the session flies
Why don't-why don't they organize
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southern Commercial, Convention

This body assembled at Richmond, Virginia,
on the both ultimo The attendance was moi
as large as anticipated. The Mayor ofthe city,
Joseph Mayo, Esq, was appointed President
pro temporc, and on taking the chair he ten.
dered a cordial welcome to the delegates from
abroad, and expressed his regret that the in.
clement weather bad prevented more numer
GUS attendance. Delegates were present from
the States of Virginia, Maryland, North Car.
DINA, Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri. Among
those present we find the following: From
Washington, John I. Towers, Richard Wallach,
Silas II. Hill, John A. Linton, and Thomas
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-02

SUICIDE IN FRANcE.-There has been 300.
600 suicides in France since 1900, and the
number is increasing with appalling rapidity.
There were in France in l843, l54 suicides
more than in 1912, zoe more than in lS4l,
268 more than in 1910, 273 more than in 1899,
ABA more than in 1888, SIT more than in 1887,
$50 more than in 1886, 7l5 more than in 1895,
942 more than in l834-that is TO say, there
has been an increase of about 331 per cent. in
ten years, without any relation to the increase
of population, and the total number from l943
to 1853 will present still more rapid increase.
Suicide is more common among men than
among women; three times more common in
Paris than in the provinces rare among chill.
dren, it is now spreading among them it oc-
ours more frequently in old age than at any
other period of life ; bachelors and widowers
are most given to suicide out of 1896 suicides,
282 are attributed to poverty, GOT were COM
mitted by persons of large fortune, 1000 we're
committed by persons who worked for their
livelihood, and the others by persons more or
less poor; suicides increase most RAPIDLY, and
most common in the best educated depart
ments; the number of suicides, crimes and in.
sanity augment invariably from January to
July, and decrease progressively from August
to December; they are more common on the
first and second days Of the month than at any
other period the number Of suicides increases
IN the departments in the ratio of their vicinity
to Paris charcoal is the favorite means Of
death /; ont of 1896 cases l,426 were commit.
ted by this means, $50 sought death by drown.
ing, 796 by hanging, 578 by fire arms, 424 by
leaping from windows, &C., 207 by dagpers
l58 by poison, l6 by throwing themselves
under locomotives, &c, and one by starvation.
Paris Letter.
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LAND w ARIA NTS.


i 10 their active capital, are now prepared to
purchase an unlimited quantity of Land Warrants,
not only at the very highest market prices, but at
times will pay more than any house in this city,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York, and GER
tainly always as much and will deal very literally
with correspondents, forwarding Warrants by
mail, always allowing them more liberal rates in
consideration ofthe loss oftime necessary for their
transmission TO this city, and return drafts on
Northern and Southern cities in payment. Address
J. M. CLARKE 81 Co., Bankers, and
Dealers in Land Warrants Washington, D. G.
REFER To-
Cslonel James G.. Berret, Postmaster, Wash
ington, D. c.
Suter, Lea, 81 Co., Bankers, Washington d. C.
All the Officers Of the Banks in Wheeling,
Virginia.
Beebee 81 CO., Bankers, New York.
Peters, Spence, Il Co., Bankers, Lynchburg, Va.
Paul IL Hinton, Bankers, Petersburg, Va.
r. H. Maury 81 Co., Bankers, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Bank of Virginia Richmond, Va.
Cashier Farmers Bank ofVirginia, Richmond, Va.
Cashier M. and M Bank, Parkersburg, Va
James Robb IL Co., Bankers, New Orleans
J. w, Clark IL Co., Bankers, Boston.
W. M. & ]. C. Martin, Bankers, Charleston, s. C.
p. & A. Vinton, Bankers, New Philadelphia, 0.
Jan. 19-1m.
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COSGR IS.

The Senate was not in session yesterday
In the House of Representatives, a resolu-
ton, offered by Mr.. Hickman, with view to
elect Speaker BY plurality vote, was re.
jected by two majority.
Several resolutions we're successfully sub
mitted, proposing Mr.. NJ. Oliver, Of Missouri /;
Mr. Porter, of the same State; Mr. Banks, Of
Massachusetts and Mr. Aiken, of South Caro-
hna, for the speakership; but they were all
rejected
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GS0 REV on Saturday even
PcO ing between 9th street and the Theatre
or at the latter place, a small memorandum book
containing $l40 in SIS and S10s OF the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation So, inclusive There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use TO any but the owner. II the same
has fallen into honest hands, / will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the return thereof; if in the hands
OF thief il is hoped he will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner OF street
Dec 1l--3t
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FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
Walkers success-Formationo of Repu b.
Hc-Resignntion of Ministers-The FIJI
buster Arrests-Col. Kinney

N h
Hc-Resignationo OF Ministers-The Fin,-
buster Arrests-Col. Kinney.
1t is stated that passengers by the Star of the
West, at New York, speak in favor of the ad.
ministration of affairs by General Walker. in no
measured terms. The design of Walker is now
said to be the formation of republic of Central
American States, of which he means to be the
ruler, preferring an independent government to
the honor Of an outside membership in the fed
eral union. 1t is also said that several who
have joined the standard Of Walker for pur.
poses Of plumber, have been shot BY him. and
that he has proclaimed his intention to keen
his skirts clear Of such "patriots" for the fti.
ture.
The latest report from Granada states that
Maxine Jerez, Bentura Selva, and Fermin
Ferrer have rendered their designations as Min
listers, and their counsel for proceeding with
hostile measures against Honduras and the
other neighboring States not having been ap-
proved of by the Executive, their resignation
had been accepted.
One Of Walkers ieutenants, a very fine off.
Ger and great favorite, was accidentally shot
week or two ago. There is not much cholera
in Granada. Only seven of Walkers men and
officers have died within the last six weeks.
Colonel Fry, who went out with scouting
party of thirty men, to march to a point about
one hundred and eight miles north Of Granada
has been surrounded. The report is that he
has cut his way through, and was retreating
towards Granada, with loss Of eleven men.
General Walker had received by the last
steamer addition to his forces Of one han
dred and FIVE men, besides fifteen officers. one
hundred and twenty in ALL
The news Of the non-reception of Colonel
French, the Minister to the United States bv
our government, has been the subject of much
comment in Granada. The Nicaraquense
speaking Of the arrest Of the fillbusters at New
York, says
"As well might Mr.. District Attorney Nc.
Keen stop every train of railroad cars that
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-02

Il announce the completion OF preparations Tor
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and variety,) they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuIly bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood
Card Baske ., lnkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Ponemonuaies
Taper Stands, &c
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for combination of the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable to the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Meiodeons for Cash.

III FORAGE WAT Frs, the great Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer 1893 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share a large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall Street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 stem The present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
FOR cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Meodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 10
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues of mn.
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo.
deems and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
dQrp
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MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
yl Ladies of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best ArtiSteS of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cultivaling he voice
and imparling correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply TO Mrs. +. at her resi-
dence 405 L street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr.. II. Davis and Mr.. @.
Hilbus at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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ON MANHOOD, AND IT'S PREMATURE
DECLINE.
Just Published, Gratis, the 10th Thousand.

A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
IA Treatment, without Medicine, OF Sperma-
torrhea or Local Weakness Nocturnal Emissions,
Genital and Nervous Debility, Impotency, and
lmpedimens TO Marriage generally
BY B. DE LANEY, M. D..
The important fact that the many alarming com.
plants, originating in the imprudence and solitude
of youth, may be easily removed 1cuhom Medicine.
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment,
as adopted by the Author, fully explained, by
means of which every one is enabled TO cure him,
sell perfectly and Mt the least possible cost thereby
avoiding ell the advertised nostrums of the day.
Sent TO any address, gratis and post free in
sealed envelope, by RENTING (post paid) two
postage stamps to Or. y. DE LANEY, II Lispe-
nard street, New York City.
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OFFIcE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan
Il Of the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropratHg this ground for ever to burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is OF vast importance 10 those
who wish their dead TO rcpose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, TO sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea.
sures cannot prevent il, as titles are given TO
the ground
N. B. Office hours from 10 m, 10 l2 m wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
Map Of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James +. Harry
40, 7h street, or any other undertaken will be
promptly attended TO. June l9-1y
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John II. BUTHMANN, Importer and

~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvana avenue, south side, between Al and 9th
streets, has received part OF his fall supplies:
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Of various grades and
prices.
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from very high
order TO a fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, Of superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahea Whisky, extra
fine.
Caracoa, red and white, (Aniseiie OF Dussel
dorf on the Rhine) Maraschino.
London Brown Stout.
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne Of Mumm's and Moei's & Chan
don's Imperial, Hedsieck az Co, Mumm's. and
Moet Il Cbandon's Verzenay and de Rougement.
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white
With an assortment Of Havana Cigars
Regalia Ell Cas-, Regalia la Villsnueva
Es la ebay, Venezulano.
Villanueva, Londres, Humos, &c.
Also, a large assortment of Rhine Wine, (some
sparking) and French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price TO n fine Bordeaux table Wine.
Deco
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The following horizontal musings Of a lean.

The following horizontal musings of lean.
ing tippler deserve to be perpetuated. Hear
him wall:
Leaves have their time 10 fall,
And so likewise have
The reason thos the same--it
Comes of our getting dry.
Bot here's the difference 'twixt leaves and me !:
falls "more harder and more frequentlee.
The last two Of the following lines by the
late Mrs. L. ~ Horsford, contain remarkable
poetic thought;
The skies for burdened hearts and faint
code Of Faith prepare
What tempest ever left the Heaven
Without blue spot there.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-02

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
T AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
Ii ceived superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons Drug Store.
Dec (News)
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ssz- Those OF our contemporaries, who are
disposed to do US justice, will confer favor
by publishing our card, in Thursdays Sentinel,
in their columns.
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Nos. 81, So, and Sc. Lessee Of James B. MUIR
ray, ct al, rs. the Hoboken Land and Improve.
ment Company, and Lessee of William p Rath-
bone, ct al, plaintiffs, Us. Rutsen Suckley ct
ux. The argument of these causes was con-
tinued by Messrs. Zabriskie, J. p. Bradley,
and Hon. b. F. Butler for the defendants
Adjourned until Monday, IL o'clock.
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER.
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for "Kerr's" " .S0DDserdeann Old Rye
and 7. Hangers "Old Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders flco
Feb 20-3m
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show the truth of Doctor Johnson's remark,
that patriotism is the last refuge of scoun-
drel y
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NEW BooKs.-The Heiress of Haughlon,

IN or the Mothers Secret. novel, by The au-
thor of "Emily Wyndham," 'Raven~cliG," &c.
Price 37l cents.
WAlKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 SIS.
ART HINTS-Archilecture Sculpture, AMI
Painting. by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 IS
lust received.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and l1th street.
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WTANDERINGS IN CORSICA; Corsica;
wv Picturesque, Historical and Social with a
Sketch Of the Early Life of Napoleon translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris Price
81 so.
Lectures on English Literature, from CHANGER
10 Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price ST 25
Just published, and for sale AT
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
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A RI HINTs.-Architectur Sculpture

N and Painting, by James Jackson Jarves
author of History of the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price 81 25.
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engragings, by Samuel Bard.
ST. 25
The Heiress of Haughton, or the Mothers
Secret, by The auther of Aubrey Castle, Avon &c.
Price 371 cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
July 81 Bookstore. near Ninth street.
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From the Washington Union.
POetfcaI md True.

The following .jeu desprit was enclosed to
Hon. Mr.. Florence by an anonymous cores
pondent:
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 1856.
DEAR SIR The following condensation of
public inquiry is respectfully forwarded TO your
care. r.
Hon. THos. B. FLORENCE.
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CATIRE AND SATIRISTS, BY JAMES
y Hannay, author of Singleton Fontleroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going to Madrid, via Bar
ceona. 81
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March Bookstore, near 9th street.
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soulouaue,s Defeat Confirmed.

SouAOuHuCS OCACat SOhAAAACu
The Kingston (Ja.) Banner, of the 10Th,
has the following confirmation of the defeat of
the Emperor of Hayti:
By the arrival of the steamer Buzzard, yes
terday, we learn that the expedition which was
fitted out by the Emperor Soulouque for the
invasion of the Spanish side Of San Domingo
had met the Dominican forces, and that
bloody battle took place between the opposing
armies. In the conflict, General Dufresn, of
the Haytien army, and another general officer,
were surrounded by the Spaniards, and fell be-
fore superior numbers. The fortunes of war,
however, decided in favor of the Dominicans,
and the forces of Soulouque were driven back
with great slaughter. The Emperor himself
had disappeared altogether, and it is said that
he ran like coward on the day Of the battle.
1t is supposed that he has been killed by the
Spaniards, or died from the fatigue of the
march homewards.
Soulouque's mutilated army had not yet re.
turned; but as soon as the disappearance of
the sable Emperor was made known at the
capital, a provisional Emperor was proclaimed,
who will, in all probability, succeed to the reins
of power.
The expatriated Haytiens of this city we're
delighted with the intelligence, and the next
arrival from Hayti is looked for with great in
terest.
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2APHY OF A JOURNEY

A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
N man Printer-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography of a Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
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leaves New York ola morning as stop steamer
bound for Nicaragua which is not fitted out by
the government Of the United States, with a
view to the infraction of the Bulwer treaty. II
he has power to imprison passengers on ship
board who are going to foreign countries, no
matter for what purpose, then surely he may
imprison all the guests at the st. Nicholas
Hotel who propose going to England The
whole affair, we declare In conclusion, as we
did in the opening of this article, is supremacy
ridiculous; will be so regarded by the people
of the United States, and we very much mis-
take John Bull if he does not laugh heartily at
it HIMSELF
Walker succeeds, but Kinney fingers in San
Juan del Norte, or Greytown, and calculates
his growls through his organ, in the Central
american. He ridcules the dongs of District
Attorney McKeon, at New York, and rejoices
at the arrest of the steamer Northern Light,
belonging to the Transit Company.
Several parties have lately arrived at Grey
town from Texas, friends and acquaintance Of
Colonel Kinney They are pleased with the
general appearance of the country, and, upon
their report, considerable body of emigrants,
it is expected, will leave Texas, with view Of
settling in the country. A party left Greytown
lately for Indian river, with an abundant sup
ply of provisions, with q view to form settle
ment.
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be- William Writ, in letter to his daughter
sweet, courtesies of life. Depend upon it; he
is right. He says:
want to tell you secret. The way to
make yourself pleasing to others, is to show
that you care for them. The whole word is
like the miller at Mansfield who cared for no
body-no, not he-because nobody cared for
him. And the whole world will serve you so,
if you give them the same cause. Let all
persons, therefore, see that you do care for
them, showing them what Sterne SO happily
calls the SMALL sweet courtesies in which there
is no parade; whose voice is too still to tease,
and which manifest themselves by tender and
affectonate looks, and little kind acts of atten.
ton giving others the preference in every little
enjoyment at the table, in the field, walking,
sitting, or standingr"