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BENJAMIN HOMANS,

TTAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
Of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceive merchandise Of every description, for pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are well calc,i-
lated for the display of goods, capable of accom-
modating large company, and the building only
one square north of Pennsylvania avenue.
Sales Of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city
Dec l3-tf
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CHE THAT WOULD HAVE A FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLY."
tain good run of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers :
Therefore, l.. s. BECK s. SON would most re-
spectflly call the attention Of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and Sc
cond-hand House-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell as cheap the cheapest, if not
cheaper.
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
L. s. BECK & SON.
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WINTER MILLINERY.
SELLING OFF.

SELL1NG OFF. e A .st
Mrs. s. PARKER having left over a few Rich
IYl Silk, Satin, and Velvet Hats, will sell them
off without regard to the cost. These hats are of
the latest Parsian winter styles, and in perfect
dition. 9 f
Also, few very rich embroidered evening dresses.
Ribbon. Flowers &C., &c., all of which we will sell
OIL in order to prepare for our Spring opening
4 t 8. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Pa. avenue.
feb I3-2w @
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CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES.--Ladies'
y fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, (city
made, or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes, own make
Gentemens' Dress Boots philadelphia make)
$3
Besides-Boys and Childrens' in every variety
MendiHg at reasonable charges.
MANN,
Sign of the Big Black Boot, Penn avenue,
jan lift 2 doors west of A. street
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
nRAPER q CO., Bank Note Engra-
l)vers and Printers, Walnut treet, opposias !
the Exchange, Philadelphia. elia4 tsnfg
N. B.-JoHN DRAPER, senior partner and for-5
merly Of the firm Of Murray Draper, Faimans e
Co. saHQf .Hu feb. Eft 49,
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TECTION SURAN G e
COMPANY.


@ HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company Of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories barns, and their con-
tents and all other descriptions Of insurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an op-
portunity, for trifing sum, to protect himself
against The ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the Office pursues in transacting their
business and in the adjustment and paying of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms Of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. D. w. CLARK, President
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb s-tf s. HYATT, Agent
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.--The SUBJ
n scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business Tor more than twenty-five years, respect
fully offers his services icr the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according to the laboHs
CURED.
All communications must be post paid.
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter
fere in the least, with these of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. BIN BENJAyMI.N HOMANcS.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connelps Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters, Balm Of Columbia, sarsapa.
rilla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Lniment. Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street.
New York.
For sale at II. r. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
F street, near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
y for sale at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store, street, seventeen doors east Of the
Treasury Department
feb 7--2aw6wiD
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NOTICE. The partnership heretofore existing
IN between William Flenner and Richard Van
SAINT, under the firm of Flenner d Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having
demands against the firm will please present than
for settlement. And, to those indebted, we hope
they will make immediate payment to r. Vansant,
who is authorized to settle up the business
WIN. FLENNER,
RICHARD vANSANT.
February 9th, 1916.
N. B. The Merchant Tailoring business will
be continued at the old stand, on Pennsylvania av-
enue, between Fuller's and Gallabrun's Hotels, by
the subscriber. A select assortment Of Cloths, Cas-
smeres and Vestings kept constantly on hand, and
made up to order at reduced prices for cash, or to
'puncual customers.
Also, euspenders, gloves, stocks, cravats shirts,
scarfs &c, &C., sold cheap for cash.
feb l3-f RICHARD VANSANT.
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/ WIN. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
I w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nshed to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted.
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G. III. MUNCK, M
Gun, Lochsmith, and Bell Hanger, d, Betoeen 6M
and 7th Streets. ei a l4s8

G. HI. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERFORMS. all operations upon the Teeth,
/ Gums and Mouth, eth the greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns HOTEL and next door 10
Todd's Hat Store. feb 25-ly
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JONATHAN 4. WALKER.-House car
y penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9th streets. & .st
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nEALER in Paints, Oils, Glass, &C., c. stree
~ Todd's Buildings, Washington, ID. c., has ju
received from the original inventors and sole man
facturers, large supply Of the genuine
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DRISCOE s. CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
ID simeres, Vestings, &C., Pennsylvania avenue,
few doors west of Browns Hotel.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

MADRID. = The marriage OF the QIeea with her
COUSIN the Duke Of Caz, aud If Der majestys sister,
the Princess Louisa with the French Due dc Montpen-
SER has been sanctioned by The Cores by immense
Iores.
The Paris C"nslitu;ionnel contains the following
awe have Just received letter from the frontiers Of
Spain, stating that eighty insurgents, amongst whom
ssveral priests, have been taken and shot At Sen d.
Urgel several priests have been sranged amongst whom
j. the Vicar Gait"
In Madrid the military hare been ordered 10 interfere
70 prevent persons signing petitions obnoxious tho
court
India.
Dispatches from Bombay August %, have been
ceiyed by extraordinary express via Trieste The Sikh
government was in toering The British autIo-
rites, anticipation Of revolt, busy preparing for
The emergency for the purpose Of suPPressing il.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
TIE MARKETS.

CINCINNATI Oct 27-FLoUR-After our report yeser-
day. 80 bbs sold om canal "a 90; 100 do from
$3.50; 100 do at S4,40 Dealers generally holding
back this morning until after The arrival Of the mall and the
Transactions up TO the present time have consequently been
on limited scaethe only sales heard Of being 40
bbls 10 store at $3.50; 90 do from Railroad 40 Lots
at Canal were held at s450i and for parcel $40
refused.
further sale of $50 bbl from Rairoas, at $40, de-
livcred.
WHrsKv-The sales which partcuaiize to-day indi-
cate further advance Last evening, Al bbls sold from
river at I9sci IS and ~ do at 94e % do from wagons
at same; 20 do same 2S do from river this morning. al
1895 % do at l9scs 60 do from Canal 19c 80 do
I9kc.
WHEArIn consequence OF The advance In -four the price
Of wheat has improved &c per bushe and zoe now the
current Tate.-Chronicie.
On the 2sIh learn from the Gazette, sales Of -four
were made at 4,35 to 4,40.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

LIVERPOOL CoRs MARKET, Oct 3d.--Prices continue
advance. From the 18th the 18th ultime, there
active trade ia wheat and -four At market OF yes
terday saes of old wheat extensive Irish Hour
being scarce, would bring rather higher prices
United States and Canadian, free, upon TAR demand,
brought 35 and the former, under bond, were sold at
BIS Cd, 10 32s per brl.
Indian corn is attracting attention, nj an advance
in price. Several houses Of capital have bought Hour
freely in bond al 49, and wheat at equal prices
Acting it is rumored, upon the supposiiion that The
pressure OF Ireland will induce government TO
open the ports free of alt dules free flour has not real
,zsd so hs rates. The latest rates being Western Ca
ual 3Is cd, aud other brands 33s Sd 10 3is.
Indian being scarce had reached Cos per or, but
is DOW 4O, and Indian meal, which held al POS, had
reccded To 23s.
LIVERPOOL PRovIsios MARKEr, Oct 3.-Deef docs
not demand the ready rate It did month since. Pork IS
an small supply, and the demand active am
iirpaed. The whole OF the government contract was
taken the 24th uImo 900 erces, at average OF
e. I3s 81.
Butler is If shipped in proper order, 1t would
pay WE'LL Irish butter has advanced from 9Os 10 zoos
Lard brs brings dis AS, while kegs suitable for
domestic use would bring As 10 AS
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

awful thoughts as you often DO. Did you reflect how
miserable you would leave dearest you carry
out with your o1vR hands what you speak of Oh!
beg Of you Danish from your mind such awful thoughts
Loved darling Iihink IL best that your dear mother should
know of your misery, Of This you best judge with
your dear sister. You. my precious loved one you must
find fault with for sending short letter, you
have had but little time write. Your letter was post
mark the 9Th, though written the 9Th, and bad
time you should have of my long letters. have been
interrupted frequently since commenced this, and us
now late. Pardon for its shortness, you. love
for you know when | have had the opportunity, have
given you long elies you forgive me for this short one
love, know you do almost fancy hear those sweet lips
say yes How do wish could be with YOU in the eoun-
iy-coud bot pass few days together, your friends
would still say "hsw changed" Once more must tell
you that love you dearly. Last night I had sweet
dream Of thee. Could you but know all my thoughts.
you would soy my love equal precious angel
Now darling, pray forgive really have not had Tine
to review the half Of your dear kind letter. and if am
allowed another opportunity to write you during your
absence. shall be done person when meet and that
sweet meeting will come hope though you tell me
lis yet t1seire days off, hope though twill lie shortened
Darling. dear darling, il really grieves TO send you
short letter, when know you expect long and 10
make the deficiency you must read such words please
YOU f.sice Please remember kindly your dear
Give dear, sweet long kiss in imagination
and believe me, yours truly and sincerely, -.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

prescribe time according different distances Of the
depOsitares from the Of Government within which all
drafts upon them respectively, shah be presented for pay
and, in default OF such presentation to direct any
other mode and place Of payment which be may deem pro-
duty Of the Secretary Of Treasury guard far
may against those drafts being used thrown into ereu
laton apaper currency medium OF exchange And no
Of the United States shall either directly OF indirectly,
sell dispose any person persons, corporations,
whatsoever, for premium any Treasury note dfa war
rant other public security not his private property or sell
apt security his hands for disbursement, without max
ing Of such premium, and accounting therefor o
charging 10 his accounts TO the credit OF the United
and any officer violating this section shall be forth
with dismissed hom Office.
SEC % And be it further enacei, That the assistant
easuers directed by this act to be appointed shall receive
respectively the following salaries per annum, to be paid
quarter Yearly the Treasury of the United States TO vii
the assistant New York shall be paid salary Of
four thousand dollars the assistant treasurer at
Boston shall be paid salary OF thousand hve hundred
dollars per annum, the assistant Charleston
shall be paid salary Of thousand 1--WE hundred dollars
the assistant treasurer St Louis shall be paid
salary of two thousand five hundred dollars per
the treasurer OF the mint at Philadelphia shall, in addition
hsprsent salary receive five hundred dollars annually,
for the performance Of the duties imposed by this aet the
treasurer Of branch mint New Orleans shall also
eeve hundred dollars annuay for the additional duties
created by this act and these salaries, respectively shall
be ul for the services Of the respective oeesi nor shall
either Of permitted charge receive any
msen pay peTquisite, for any official service, Of
character description whatsoever; and the making Of any
such charge, the receipt oil any such compensation IS
hereby declared misdemeanor for which the officer
thereof before any Of the United States Of
competent jurisdiction shall be subject punishment by
fine and Imprisonment BOTH the discretion Of the court
before which the offence shall be tried.
SEC. g. And Be At further enacted, That there shall be
aud hereby appropriated be paid out Of any money in
the Treasury otherwise appropriated, the Of hve
thousand dollars be expended under the direction Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, such repairs or additions as
may necessary put in good condition for with
llc delay may be consistent with the public interests
the Offices rooms, vaults and safes herein mentioned AID
in the purchase Of any necessary additional furniture and
fixtures the purchase Of books and stationery
and deTsying other incidental necessary TO
CARY this into effect.
SEC "a And be At further enacted That all acts or parts
of acts which in conflict with the provisions Of this ACT
be, and the hereby, repealed
Approved, August 6, 1876
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

The PROPERTIES OF CAST Street.-The Scientific
American states that Baltimore mechanic commune
Gates an incidental knowledge Of which may be OF
service 10 smiths in general 1t is common i'm
preston that when piece of cast steel becomes burnt
brittle, and useless But in the instance referred TO-
piece of cast steel, which being wrought into fine
cutlery became badly burnt, and supposed to be spoiled
But the workman, without any apparent motive, tapped
the steel lightly while at a white heat, and when it
had cooled down little, he quenched it in water
He then heated It to only bright red and hammered
it till the red had nearly disappeared, and again
quenched IT. After repeating this two or three times,
he examined the grain and the temper, and found il
completely restored, and capable of being wrought
into the finest blades.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
PROCLAMATION
By JAMES WHlrcoMB, Governor of the Slate Of
Tod;ou0

BY JAMES WHIrcoMB, Governor OF the Ofdte o.
Indiana.
The approaching close Of the year eighteen hundred and
otysix naturally suggests the rejecting mind the duty
Of giving that deep feeling Of gratitude
Divine Benefacor which the countless blessings spiritual
and temporal that have been penuly showered upon US
since its commencement well calculated inspire.
Among these gracious avors and privileges, will be gate-
fully borne mind not the least the happy preservation
of civil institutions based they the popular
sovereignty, and designed 10 ALL equal personal
liberty and equal rights civil and religious the rich return
Of teeming fields the labOrs Of the hubandman he
limited mortality compared with the late general sickness
the preservation Of e and the growing restoration Of health
among the Tesdue and above ALL the gracious offers Of
mercy and Of reconciliation from Just God 10 erng
world.
do respectfully recommend that Thursday the twenty
sixth day of November be set and observed
by the people Of The State day Of public thanksgiving
aud paise-ha they abstain from their secular avOcaons
ard assemble in their usual places # religious woshp and
uniting with each other, and with their fellow citizens Of
many Of the other States such they may deem
appropriate they render the tribute Of their hearty
thanks aud joyful praise to ALMIGHTY Con for these and the
nnumeTable other blessings which the Of each
may suggest and that they may pour out their hearts 10
HIM that his rich smiles be continued 60 beloved
couny and that the gracious bouDtes and favOs u the
year. may be crowned by the termination Of the IN
which engaged in early just and an honorable
peace.
In testimony whereof have caused the seal Of
the State to be heIennto affixed. Witness my
H. S. hand indianapolis, the tweniy-seventh day
Of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand
JAMES wHITcoMB
By The Governor:
JOHN n. THOMPSON Secretary If State
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Gov. BRIGGs, of Massachusetts, has faculty Of
touching the chords of the heart. When the Normal
school dedicated at Westfed, he appealed to the
fathers and mothers of the assembly:
81 can recall said he, as he wiped the tear that
struggled from his eye, the case Of poor boy who
once sat upon the hard plank seat Of one Of these
schools in of the poorest districts Of this State
while his father toling at the anvil for his daily
bread, who under the smiles Of kind Providence, has
since been honorcd by his fellow citizens, infinitely
beyond his deserts, and who, Chief Magistrate o
this Commonwealth, is now addressing you, and
deems it his highest honor plead for the cause oil
common school education. IwOuld rather be the man
who gave the deed of the land for yonder schoolhouse
than 10 wear The honors of the proudest military
queror"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

PoiNrs OF HoNoR.-Col Montgomery was shot in
a duel about dog Col. Ramsay in one about a
servant; Mr.. Fetherston in one about recruit
Sternes's father in about goose; and another
gentleman in about acre of anchovies :" one
officer challenged for merely asking his opponent
to enjoy the second goblet and another was COM
PEELED to fight about pinch of snuff; General Barry
challenged by Capt. Smith for declining glass
Of wine at dinner in steamboat although the
General had pleaded that wine Invariably
made him sick; and Lieut.. Crowther lost his life in
duel because he refused admittance TO club Of
igeon-shoolers.-Noah's Messenger.
In l777, duel occurred in this city between Lieut.
Feathersionhough of the 10Th, and Capt. Mcpherson
of the AID British regiment in regard to the manner
of eating ear of corn, conending that the eat
ing from tile cob, the other that the grain should
be cut off before eating Lieut.. Feaherstonhough lost
his right arm, the ball from his antagonists pistol
SCATTERING the limb dreaduy, much that it had
to be ampuiaied. This is fact. Graham, Major
Noahs assistant editor in the National Advocate, lost
his life in 1927 the duelling ground. HoboeH with
Barton. the son-in-law of Edward Livingston, in a
dispute about what trumpS in gatte Of cards
Points of honor, in communities where duelling is
allowed, sometimes veay bris Points--Ed. Island
City.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

The AMERICAN SoLDIER.-The attack upon Mon
terey, by the American forces under General Taylor
displays, in our judgment at least. consummatC
military skill displayed in any Of the
great actions upon the continent of Europe and plac
es in favorable light the American soldier wher
compared with the veteran troops of any other
try The troiS jourS of September must convince the
world that the American will be pre-eminent in wal
he is foremost in the arls manufactures, agricu
ture, and commerce, attending a state of peace. In
this and sanguinary struggle against superior
numbers who had every advantage of position, ou
troops have won imperishable glory. They display.
ed, not the blind fury of goaded men, rushing like
torrent upon the enemy, yet the mechanical cold
ness and Indifference of the trained soldier of En-
rope, but firm and unhinching bravery, directed BY
the highest military skill, and with just enough
mpetuosity to show that their hearts in the con
test With such troops we are inyincible.-Alerdn
dria Gd.efLe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

QUEEN VICToRIA's EMPRE.-The Queen of England
is sovereign continent, hundred pen
nsuas, five hundred promontories, thousand lakes,
two thousand rivers and ten thousand islands. She
waves her hand, and FIVE hundred thousand warriors
march to battles 10 conquer die She bends her head
and at the signal thousand ships of war and a
hundred thousand sailors perform her bidding the
ocean. She walks upon the earth, and a hundred
and twenty millions of human beings feel the slightest
pressure Of her footstep. Come, all conquerors and
kneel before the Queen Of England, and acknowledge
the superior extent Of her dependent provinces, her
suhjugated kingdoms, and her vanquished empires
The Assyrian empire was not 50 wealthy; the
Roman Empire not populous; the Persian
Empire was not so extensive; the Arabian Empire
was not so powerful; the Carthagenian Empire was
not so dreaded: the Spanish Empire wasnot widely
difused. We have overrun greater extent OF
country than Attia ever ruled We have subdued
more kings than Alexander of Macedon. We have
conquered more nations than Napoleon, in the pleni-
tude Of his power, ever subdued We have acquired
larger extent Of territory than Tamerlune the Tartar
ever spurred his horses hoofs acrOss.-FnchS Boun-
ddries Of Empires.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
CIrThe New Haven Palladium, says :

0SrThe New Haven Palladium, says
"Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith, who is
travelling through England on foot says, that full
grown man in the nail making business, by working
from four o'clock in the morning, until ten O'Clock at
night-eghteen hours-can earn eighteen pence ster-
ling, or thirty-Sir cents day, and no more -
The Palladium also remarks that the protective
system has made England all she is as a nation"
We cannot conceive then, how it has benefited labor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
Cincinnati Prices Current.

Corrected from the Chronicle Of Oct. y.
Flour, city mills Dbl Sis0a450 OIL inseed, gal of7s04S
Canal and wagons, 440a4-0 Salt Kanawha bush 0I7a01y
Grain wheat, bush oO0a000 Seeds, fax, bush o60a062
Corn 0.22s096. Timothy, 200a2-70
Oats O23aO24 Clover, 4OOa0OO
Hay, loose ton 7.OOasOO Whisky gall OI9a0.l9i
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-09-10


JEWISH EMIGRANrs. foreign paper, in
speaking Of the rage tor emigration from
the German States to the United States,
has the following:
"a large and peculiar troop OF emigranis
TO America passed here this day. The
whole company consisted of Jews from the
neighboring town of Oberdorf The pow
erty which characterizes the appearance of
German emigrants for America was happily
not perceptible in this instance. On the
contrary, affluence appeared TO pervade their
ranks TO the place of embarcation, and all
were we'll dressed, particularly the handsome
Jewish girls, who formed no mean part of
the company. The whole had a gay and
cheerful appearance. 'fhe company car
ries with them "Saphor Tora,' (Scrol Of
the Law,) which they had solemnly dedca-
led in the synagogue of Oberdorf, previous
10 their departure"