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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

fleet at Besika Bay. A temporary hospital had
been established at Tenedos
A journal states, from Constantinople Of the
9th, that Redschid Pasha had called on the
Russian consul general to prevent the Russians
and Greeks in the city from writing and speak.
ing against the Turkish government
Accounts mention that the foundation of
new Greek church had been laid with much
ceremony at Ismail. The church is authorized
by ukase from the Car, and is to be built at
the expense Of the officers Of the Russian
army.
The princess Belgioso had died at Constan-
tinople of her wounds. 1t may be remembered
that when travelling in the east she was
stabbed.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
THE OUTRAGE ON AMERICAN SHIP
MASTERS. Nv. I.

We call attention to the details of the out,
rage committed at the Chincha Islands on
American shipmasters and citizens. From all
accounts, it was most wanton and high
handed outrage, and calls loudly for redress
and reparation. But, as we said in our paper
of yesterday, we feel very confident that our
government will do all that is necessary in the
spirit III every instance vi foreign aggression
1t will wrap the protecting folds of the Ameri
can flag around our citizens whether at home
or abroad-whether in Smyrna or in the Chin
cha Islands
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

ELEcTRoTYPING.-This art, rs applied to the
deposition of metals in forming metal plates of
type and figures for printing, presents a strik-
ing example OF the advancement Of science and
art, and their application to new and useful
purposes. The stereotype is an art which has
long been in use; the publishers Of books
usually send their composed types to the stereo-
typers, where cast OF each page is taken in
plaster of Paris, thus forming negative mould,
into which type metal is run and moulded into
thin metal plates of positive type fac smiles of
the original as set up by the compositor; this
art saves the re-setting of type for eprints, as
these plates can be laid away and kept ready
for printing future editions. This art it ap-
pears, is destined to be superseded by the cleo
trotype. Ii has been demonstrated that electro
typing of pages of type and engravings on wood
can be done quicker and in a very superior
manner to stereotyping. BY the electrotype
process, an impression is first taken in wax,
and the mould thus formed is busted with
finely powdered plumbago. 1t is then set in a
vessel containing solution of the sulphate Of
copper, and placed in the circuit of a galvanic
battery for about twelve hours, when, on being
taken from the same, it is found that the gall
yanism has deposited positive type plate of
pure solid copper from the solution on the wax
mould, from which innumerabe impressions
may be taken,
As applied to the duplication of wood en-
cravings, we have lately had an evidence of It's
power and usefulness in the beautiful title page
which adorned the last number of volume 8,
"Scientifc American = it was printed from an
electrotype copy of wood original. So ~.
feet is the lightning in copying original en-.
cravings that under the most powerful micro
scope, it is impossible to detect the least
variation between the original and its duplicate
Electrotype plates print much better than COM
mon type the ink comes off clean every inn.
preston, and there is no filing up of the lines.
This is certainly very great recommendation
to it. besides that of its great hardness, whereby
IT Is enabled TO print several million impress
sions. Electricity is now performing wonders
IN many OF the arts, and TO no one is it more
successfully and usefully applied than in pro-
ducng solid metal type plates for printing;
and as these are so much superior to stereo-
type plates, and can be produced as cheap it
appears to us that they must soon supersede
them entirely Scientific american.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

YouNG AMERIcA.--The Tyler, Texas, Tele,
graph, Of the 10th, says: A good deal has been
said of late about the precocity of American
youth but all that we have seen of them is
completely outstripped by a Mexican "boy'' of
San Antonio. He attempted to give in his
vote at the late election, but, from his youthful
appearance, his vote was challenged, and it
was proven on oath that he was but thirteen
years of age. The Ledger says that he has a
wife and child one year old, and, for the sake
Of gratifying curiosity, the editor of that paper
was led to consult physician on the sui bject,
and was assured that this "boy" could not
have been exceeding eleven years at the time
of his marriage
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

B6y- We PERCEIVE from our exchanges thai
the subject of agriculture is attracting great at
tention in every part of our country. Fairs are
being held, which are attended by large mum
bers of persons. Stock, fowls and products o.
all kinds are exhibited, and large premiums are
awarded in many instances Some of the most
learned and eminent men Of the nation have
delivered the addresses on these occasions
Agriculture is at last the basis of wealth and
prosperity. The most honest, intelligent, and
substantial men of the country are engaged in
it. We are gratifed TO see the interest that is
everywhere felt in this important subject Speed
the plough.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

THE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ART
Mr.. Joe Shillington has been kind enough to
supply us with the October number of this
it thoroughly, but from glance at the engrav
ngs, we are satisfied it will become valuable
acquisition to the lovers of art. The engrav.
ings are fine, and the table of contents very
inviting.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

lsy~ "Thcrc is a benevolent gentleman in Bos
ton who gives twenty five cents for religious pur-
poses every time he swears. He has already
damned new steeple on the Presbyterian Church,
aud = now engaged in "cussing up donation TO
the Home Missionary Society.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

Happiness is like the statue of Isis, whose
veil no mortal ever raised.-Ldndon,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

A BATHING ScENE.-An exchange states that
during the past summer, at a town on the banks
of the Susquehanna, the heat had been over
powering all day, and, night being come, num-
bers of people of both sexes sought cooness in
the waters of that beautiful stream. A terrible
thunder storm arose whilst the river was popu-
lated with bathers and then commenced gen
eral sauce-qnipea. The wind bore away the
clothing in every direction, and every one, to
gain his or her own habiliments, joined in an
impetuous race, clad in single garment This
one, where he had left his coat found only a
corset, and where that young girl sought her
fresh toilette and her sweet tulle bonnet, she
discovered pair of pantaloons or an old sack
Many were obliged to enter the town in the most
bizarre costume, and some even without any.
The next morning the clothes that had been
collected were divided as equitably as possible.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

Hs- Speaking Of speed" said wag the other
day, :" reckon they travel on the Hudson River
railroad stepped in the at Albany, got
iaIrly seated at Hudson, lighted my cigar at Pough
keepse, spit it out at PeekskilI, and j hit man ai
Sing Sing"
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

HIsToRTcAL Account OF HYMEY.-Hymen
was beautiful youth of Athens, who, for the
love of young virgin, disguised himself and
assisted at the Eleusinian rites; and at this time
he, together with his beloved and divers other
young ladies of that city, were surprised and
carried off by the pirates, who, supposing hin,
to be what be appeared, was lodged with his
mistress. In the dead of night, when the rob-
bers were all asleep, he cut their throats.
Thence making hasty way back to Athens, he
bargained with the parents that he would re-
store them their daughter and all her compan-
ions, If they would consent TO their marriage
which, proving very happy, it became the Gus.
tom to invoke the name Of Hymen at all
nuptials
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
1 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN w N.--Tc

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To
~ aimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend TO pre-
ernption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed any businessbefore Congress orthe public Of
ices whichmay requirethe aid OF an agent or attor-
new His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dckins is known 10 most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd tm)
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cyELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooI~--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bian College, ii viii continue to preserve the char
acter of a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. ,,
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
viii be about 500 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50. g#
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College /;
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor C. G. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21--tf ,#
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MEDICAL EXADHNATlONS.--TH
ll undersigned will open rooms on the lst
of December, for the purpose of examining Medl-
cal students in the District of Columbia.
We propose to devote ourselves, at convenient
hours 10 daily examinations of students, especially
in reference to the usual courses Of Lectures de-
livered in the city of Washington.
The examinations will embrace, in their scope,
Anatomy, Surgery, Obstetrics, Diseases Of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin-
ciples and Practice of Medicine, Mcroscopcal
Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important
parts of medical jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely 10 examina-
TONS viii continue daily, and will close the latter
end Of March.
Suitable illustrations, BY means of preparations,
specimens, instruments, ETC., will be afforded du-
WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, M. D.,
Demonstrator Of Anatomy in the National
Medical College.
ALEXANDER J. SEMMES M. D.,
Physician TO the United States Jail.
For tickets rppy TO DR.. VIM. III. Saunders, cor
ner of Al street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the CITY Hall, or to Dr. A. j. Semmes east side OF
Al street, betwec: Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues.
Washington, Oct 2, 1S53-2awtDl
lutelgencer.)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

BACKING Orr OF A BAD BARGAIN.-T There
were several persons in house where there
was young child some two or three days old |;
among them little bright-eyed boy Of some
four summers. When the grandmother soon
after came in, with the babe in her arms, he
was particularly pleased with it, kissed il,
and eyinced every symptom Of delight; asked
his aunt where she got it, and was told she
bought it of DR.. Adams; then asked how
much she gave for it. She told him she paid
ten dollars He then stood by her lap, on which
the child was lying asleep, his eyes beaming
with intense satisfaction The babe soon awoke,
and squalled vociferously. Instantly his coun-
tenance fell and, with almost disgust pictured
on his beautiful face, he turned around and
said: "Aunty, if was you, I'd take it back to
DR.. Adams, and get my ten dollars making
such noise as thisl'
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.--The man who stands
upon his own soil, who feels that by the law Of
the land in which he lives--by the law Of civil
lied nations-he is the rightful and exclusive
owner Of the land which he tills is by the con-
stitution of our nature under a wholesome in.
huence not easily imbibed from any other
source. He feels-other things being equal
more strongly than another the character Of
man as the lord of an inanimate world. Of
this great and wonderful sphere which, fashion.
ed by the hand of God, and upheld by His
power, is rolling through the heavens, part
is his-his from the centre to the sky. 1t is
the space on which the generation before
| moved in its round Of duties, and he feels him
self connected by link with those who follow
him, and to whom he is to transmit home.
Perhaps his farm has come down to him from
his father. They have gone to their last homel
but he can trace their footsteps over the scenea
of his daily labors.
The roof which shelters him was reared by
those to whom he owes his being Some in.
teresting domestic tradition is connected with
every enclosure. The favorite fruit tree was
planted by his fathers hand He sported in
boyhood beside the brook, which still winds
through the meadow Through the fields lies
the path to the village school Of earlier days.
He still hears from the window the voice Of the
Sabbath bell which called his father to the
house Of God and near Mt hand is the spot
where his parents laid down to rest, and where,
when his time has come, he shall be laid by his
children; these are the feelings of the owner
Of the soil. Words cannot paint them. They
flow out Of the deepest fountains Of the heart
they are the life spring Of fresh, healthy, and
generous national character.--Edtcard ErereF.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

A Harry SuGGEsrIoN.r-A certain city edi
tor is in the habit of writing such an illegible,
inconceivable scrawl, that Layard, or any other
Of the sharp ones who have been SO successful
in deciphering the arrowhead inscriptions,
would abandon it at first sight, and assign its
origin to the antediluvians. When he has I'm
ished marking his "proof" it is perfect re-
hash. of the article that was "set up and the
and pot-hooks A waggish typo, who had suf.
fered from this off.hand mode Of chirography,
suggested the other day that if the aforesaid
editor desired his article put in type in man,
ner to correspond more nearly to his ideas, he
had better furnish the compositor with the cap
ton only.-N. o. Crescent
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

IT ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING
VI Store-The subscriber desires 10 call the at
tention of housekeepers and othersto his large and
well selected stock of housekeeping articles, EN-
bracing almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined 10 sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
of the eastern cities
His stock al present consists, in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets.
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses.
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Androns,
Fenders Candeabras, &c, Shovels and Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps.
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors.
Waters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets
Covered Dishes, Gard Receivers, Candlesticks,
Urns, &c
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
/ Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns.
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes,
WOODWARD, Cooking Utensils, &c.
With a magnificent collection of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as
sortment of House Furnishing Goods ever offered
G. w. BoTELER,
Sep 21-2aw6w Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
Ew GOODsl Bargains for CASH /!
IN EXTRAORDINARY YATTRACTTON.-

III
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warsroonas, No. S, Washington
Place, east side Of 7th street, 5 doors south Of E
street would most respectfully inform the citi-
gems of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
retes and knds---viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO So SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 2A cents to 50 SO
for nine Yards Window Shades from 373 cents
to 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilfnl workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. NY assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city, No trouble to show goods A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH l. n. PLANI.
Sep 24-<3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

y N .
IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLEs.-One of the earlier
founders Of the cotton trade in England pur.
chased an estate in neighboring county from
a peer, for several hundred thousand pounds.
The house, with its furniture, was to remain
precisely as it stood. When the purchaser
took possession, he missed small cabinet
from the hall, worth some three or four pounds.
He applied to the late owner about it.
1Well,n said the noble lord, II certainly did
order it to be removed. Ii is an old family
cabinet, worth more from its associations than
anything else. | hardly thought you would
have cared about so triAing a matter in so
large purchase
aMy lord,r was the characteristic answer,
s'if / had not all my life attended TO trifess,
should not have been able to purchase this
estate; and, excuse me for saying so, perhaps
if your lordship had cared more about tribes
You might not have had to sell 1T"
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

CLERICAL WIT-The incident, in the .orego-
ing, of the politician " backing out from the
canvass, reminds us forcibly Of a story recently
told us by clerical friend, which struck US at
the time as being "too good to be lost" A
reverend brother, in a down east !" State, was
brought up before an ecclesiastical council, TO
answer certain grave charges of immoral and
unchristan practices. He assumed an air Of
indignation and ainjured innocence at the
allegation, and went personally to all his friends
in the parish inviting them to come to his trial,
and see for themselves how virtue could triumph
over malignant persecution. The day Of trial
at length came The church was or ,wded, and
the examination Of witnesses began. As the
cause advanced, fact after fact, of the most
damning character, was brought out in the testi.
mony; and when the whole evidence was in,
the defendant rose and said ! confess that
the character of the testimony adduced on this
trial, as it has advanced, has somewhat stag
gered me in the belief of my innocence; and
now that it is sun med up, have come TO the
conclusion that IAaue been mistaken !! And on
the whole, think you would be doing but
simple Justice in turning me out ofthe church,
and you can do it as soon rs you please |"
Now this strikes us as somewhat cooll"
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
MisffIlana0ms.
Just RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY

~ of FALL GOODS! at JOHN L. CARTER's.
The undersigned has now ready for the inspec-
tion of purchasers the largest, cheapest and most
beautiful assortment OF Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadephia,) ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found super English and French cloths, twilled
and plain; French doe skin and other cassimers,
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks new style; rainbow ustres, beautiful
high colors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new
for dresses; Lupin s black bombazines and apacas (;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap; (;
mousseline de laines, fine and low priced; rich
black Italian silks; fine assortment of shawls |;
Scotch and English ginghams; chintzes and cali.
Goes, from four cents up; white and colored fan
nels all prices real WEIGH flannel Irish linens and
diapers; beached and brown shirtings and sheet
ings; men and women's hosiery, Of every descrip,
ton and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheap cassnets; glovss, susPenders, and umbrellas.
silk and linen cambria hankkerchiefs; fancy cra-
yats, stocks, and collars &c. Together with a
large and general assortment of Canton fannels,
linseys, plads tickngs, checks, and every descrip
ton Of goods for servants wear.
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
farmers, as well as town dealers, to his present
stock which is now complete in all its departments,
and to keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first of
January next. 6 .s ~
If you want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods,
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign JOHN =. CARRIERS,
t TEt Cheap cash store, Georgetown, d. c.
Oct. l5-- -2w2aw (k) 3s
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor q Collins
NJ will prosecute claims of every description
against the government, before the departments
or Congress. Procure pensions, bounty lands
extra pay, and arrearages of pay. They VIII at
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi-
ness.
They will also furnish parties al distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
of government.
Charges will be moderate.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary OF war.
Hon James G. Dobbn, Secretary OF the Navy.
Nicholas Callan, President Board Common
Council.
General John NJ McCala, Attorney'at Law
James III. Caustin.
VIC. Rddell, State Department.
Office on F street, Immediately opposite Winders
Building, Washington, ID. c.
Sep 2S-6modxw.