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DIED,

On the 25th December, THOMAS GUNToN, aged 20
years. native of England, and for the last thirty
years resident Of this city.
On the 25th instant, +. F. WINGENR0TH, aged 81
years. native Of Nassau Germany, but for the last five
years resident Of this city.
At st. Louis on the 14th instant, Mr. JOHN QUIG-
LEY, aged Al years. q native of Washington.
He TO st. Louis about sixteen years ago, aud has
been the foreman OF our press room with few intervals
for the greater portion of that time lie kind and
honest man, and most excellent workman-S Los hep.
In this city yesterday evening at the house Of her
daughter, on Capitol HILL AMELIA BR0GDEN, cclored,
aged one hundred and ten years.
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For Hats or Cans, call at HENDLEY'S, se-
cond door east of the United States Hotel, Penn
sylvania avenue; where also may be be found a
great variety Of undershirts, drawers dressshrts,
gloves, hosiery, cravats, and other goods for gen.
tlemen.
For gracefulness, durability and cheapness,
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m .Mezzograph Likencsses.-This new art d

pN-Mezxograph Likencsses.-This new art Of
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whehurst Is
knowledged by all to spass anything yet offered TO the
public substitute for ivory miniatures 1t purely
American invention, and should be patronized by all
patrons Of the fine arts While it all the truth
uness of the daguerreoype, the cearness Of the finest
engraving, surpasse when colored the ivory
miniature in the imitation of nature and is quite dura
ble at a much less expense.
Mr. Whitehurst has some beautiful specimens on exhi
bion ut his gallery in this city, and furnishing them,
uncolored about the Of the finest daguerreotypes
Though the chief exceency Of this art IL the facility with
which they be multiplied many hundreds thou
sands be made from single sitting, with all the cor
rectness Of the original.
Dec A-3t (m) ,5
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AGENCY.-Taylor . Collins

N 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 will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
ness.
They will also furnish parties at 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. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Nicholas Callan, President Board Common
Council.
General John M McCalla Attorney at Law.
James III. Canstn.
w. g. Riddell, State Department.
Office on street, Immediately opposite w ssr'a
Building, Washington, d. C.
Sep 2S-6raodSw.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
ARDITI & DE VRIES, d

MI ESSnSs ARDAIl ~ fDEl VhlESS, direc-
lA tors of the Italian Opera Company, have
the honor to announce that, having effected an
gagement with the management Of the National
Theatre for Friday and Saturday next, (and most
positively their last performances before the citi.
zens of Washington,) will present for the patron
age Of the public on Friday Bellini's grand operas
OF Norma and III Puritani, with double and
most efficient orchestra, under the direction of
Signor ARDlTI himself new scenery, costumes,
&c. and on Saturday evening Donizetti's grand
historicalopera of Belisarins, with new costumes,
scenery, &c, which will be put upon the stage re-
CARELESS of expense, and with grandeur and
lru,hfnlness of costume and appointments never
yet equalled in this country
Messrs. ARDITI IL DE VRIES regret that the
ineffciency place and appointment Of the locale
Of late engagement (Risley's) prevented their
doing justice either TO themselves or the public
but now they have theatre in which they will be
able to present each opera in manner worthy the
great composers, their own merit, and the patron
age Of the public.
On Thursday full programme will be found
under the advertising head, and in large and small
bills.
Dec 2S-W&Thif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
,GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneomsty
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Br0scn which is permanent-does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for il
nersr fails.-Boston Post.
For sale by g. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
IN i3ls.l Wnshin efon Cftu.
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The Railroad war ut Erie.

ERIE, Dec. 27.-The railroad track and bridge
at Harbor Creek were again destroyed by themob
last night. One of the rioters was arrested by the
railroad people, but he got bail. A meeting the
citizens was held last night, and the attempt made
TO induce the rioters abandon their lawess pro-
ceedings. The sheriff of Philadelphia is here
serving injuncions in behalf of the western road.
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GiIman,s Hair Dive has made

Gilman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification of our
Young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear on the street hav
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GlLMAN's
DYE Norfolk Herald
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Robbery Discovered.

New YORK, Dec. 27.--Ten thousand dollars
which were stolen from the Mechanics Bank Of
Jersey City were found on the son of Mr.. Fox, the
cashier, secreted in his fireman's cap. A servant
girl the Fox family had been arrested and inn
prisoned, charged with the offence.
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Nov f5-2aw3I
LUST RECEIVED FROM EUROPE A

! L UST KECEIV ED FKUM IIUNUFE
81 Case Of French woven and Coutl Corsets,
which we offer as low as corsets of the same
quality and fiji can be purchased in the United
States; also Black Silk Elastic Webbing, suitable
for ladies' bracelets.
Shoulder Braces of the most approved make !;
Belts, Bodices, and Corsets of every description,
for sale or made to order at WRIGHTS Corset,
Trimming and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 18th and 18th.
Dec IA, cod 1w III
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x ENERAL AGENCY.-CHARLEs I

VI WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, continues his agency for the prosecution OF
claims against the government. He will attend
to the procuring of Observation-Disclosures and
Invalid bounty land warrants extra pay arrear-
ages Of pay as well as the adjustment Of post
masters and contractors accounts at the Post Of
fee Department. also all other matters requiring
an attorney at the seat of government. An expe-
rence Of some years affords him good facilities for
prompt attention to all business entrusted TO his
care, and its satisfactory adjustment.
References given, Unnecessary, in any State Of
the Union. Nov 6-dtf&cp.
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shall apply to the Commits

IN sioner of the General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act Of Congress OF
August 3lst, 1852, on Land Warrant, mo. 1881
issued from the Land Office Of Virginia. Feb. 18th,
1883, to John Hardyman, for his services a
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line, in the War
of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
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News by Telegraph We have Just received,
by telegraph, the fact that GILMAN'S insta,pane-
oms LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington, all
other preparations having died omt-F3orida Re
publican
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aPLENDIDLYIL LUsTRATED and rich.

Dly bound gift books, Juvenile books, bibles,
Catholic and Episcopal prayer books, in the best
aud most beautiful ornamental binding.
Also, splendid assortment of portfolios, port
monnaies, writing desks, albums, and every thing
in the fancy stationery line suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents, for sale al
JOE SIILLlNGTONS
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor At street
Dec 22-5tir aud Penn. avenue
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS having left their card
IN plates with us are respectfully informed that.
upon closing our business, we deposited them with
Mr.. VIM. Phipps, engraver and plate printer, on
llth street, west side I'd door above street, and
we take pleasure in recommending HIM TO our old
patrons, and the public generally for any work in
that line. +. MAST & co.
Nov 29--1m2aw
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BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE
EAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE OF

IL the Washington Stone Dressing Company at
auction.
On this Wednesday afternoon, at | o'clock, on
the premises, shall sell all the Lands, Buildings,
belonging to the Washington Stone Dressing
Company.
Terms OF sale. Twenty per cent. Of the pur-
chase money, 10 be paid on The day of sale
Twenty per cent. when the deed is delivered,
and the balance in six and twelve months with
interest, secured by mortgage on the premises.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auciioneer.
dec 2S--1t,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

Smithsonian observation-disclosures C. w.
Hackley, of New York, will lecture on "Institu-
lions Of learning and Sciences" this evening" COM
mencing at halEpast seven o'clock.
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AGENCY.

~ D. IA .
q i. LEWIS, Attorney ut Law, Com
-. missioner of Deeds for Virginia and the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and general agent, continues TO
collect all claims upon the general government,
especially pensions of all kinds, increase Of PEN
sions, and suspended claims.
To widows who are receiving less than their
husbands did under the acts of 1928 and 1882 he
will guaranty the same pensions paid to their hus-
bands.
To the widows of those revolutionary officer,
and soldiers who were cut off from pensions by
marrying after January, 1900, he will guaranty
pensions for life under the act of February, 1859.
To all widows who have been enjoying five
years half-pay under the acts of July, 1886, july
1913, and February, 1919, he will guaranty con-
tinuance of said halfpay for five years more, un-
der the act of February, 1853
All marines and sailors who served on the coasts
Of California and Mexico from 1916 to 1852, and
the Arctic expedition are entitled TO extra pay.
Widows and children Of those who died in the
Mexican war are entitled to pensions
Fees in all cases moderate, and no charge in any
case of the widow or orphan unless the claim DO
collected and paid over
He fatters himself that his long residence in
Washington and experience in the transaction Of
business in the various departments thereof viii
afford hun great facilities in the collection OF all
claims,
Unnecessary, he respectfully refers TO the sena-
tors and members of Congress from Virginia and
Texas.
Office ON street. between 9th and 25th
streets. :. h LEWIS.
Nov e--iawif I'm (m)
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Amelia Brogden, colored, aged one hundred
and ten years, died on Capitol Hill, on Christmas
day, at the house of her daughter
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Safest Sntelligenfs.

The Pope's Nuncio.-CNcINNArI, Dec PA
party consisting Of about five hundred Germans,
attacked the Pope's Nuncio, Monsieur Bedini,
and those with him, yesterday, in the character OF
mob. The police came TO his rescue and TO
preserve order when serious conflict ensued,
resulting in nine of the mobiles being shot, one
of them dead, and several of the others, il was
supposed, MORALLY wounded.
BosToN, Dec 27-The news OF the loss OF the
ship Great Republic has caused deep sensation
here. There is only $4,000 insurance on her,
and none on the White Squall
John w. Rand fugitive from justice in Vr-
gina, was arrested here to-day. He is charged
with robbng bank of 100000
Snow storm and Fire.--CHARLEsToS Dec.
25.-We were visited with a slight snow storm
here this mornng-the first of the season.
This morning a fire broke out on Fraziers
wharf, in a small building occupied by II. F. Ba-
ker & Co., and Hall & Co., whose stores were
much injured Their books were saved. Messrs.
Baker az Co 3 loss trifing.
Fire.--NEw HAVEN, Or, Dec. 27.-The large
Pomeroy button manufacturing company al Wal
ngford was totally destroyed by fire this morning.
The loss is about $4,000.
Latest from Cuba.--CHARLEsToS Dec. 20,
1S53-The mail steamship Isabel, with Havana
and Key West dates 10 the 22d instant, arrived nj
this port this morning.
The new governor-general Of Cuba has sgnifed
his determination do all in his power 10 prevent
the landing of slaves, and also to capture slavers
approaching the island but he says he can take
no action after slaves have been placed upon the
estate of their owner.
Our correspondent states that murders and sui
cides are more frequent than ever al Havana.
That part of President Pierces message TO
Congress- speaking Of his determination to arrest
any new expedition that may be set on foot in the
United States, was received with evident gloom
by the Cubans, whilst the Spaniards regarded il
as mere profession without any sincerity.
The British frigate Vestal sailed from Havana
on Wednesday, for Jamaica.
There was grand review OF the troops at Ha-
vana on Tuesday in honor of the birthday of the
heir apparent. Three thousand troops Were under
arms. Another act in honor of the day was the
publication of the liberty of the emancipados.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.
7th street, between Louisiana and ID street
vTyHE SuJBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps OF many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
Paints, boiled and raw, hnseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &C., and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for SALE a
c. 5. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov 20--1y (m)
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Inquest.-on Monday, an inquest was held on
the body Of an infant, which was found buried in
the rear of st. Patrcks Church. The jury were
satisfied, after the examination Of witnesses, that
the child died " from the act of God.' A party OF
boys discovered the rough box containing the
corpse protruding from bank The facts in the
case simply these poor woman had caused
the box 10 be purchased from grocer, being una
BILE 10 buy coffin, and had given negro man
dollar TO bury the child in graveyard; but, in
stead of this, he inferred the body at the place
where il was found.
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Third Dispatch
The chin Gran, r enubl;c ,yos ;nsnreaf,rs

The ship Great Republic was insured for $500 900,
principally in New York. Her cargo was valued
at 100000 Insurance unknown. The ship Joseph
Walker was insured for 100000, in Wall street.
The Red Rover was not insured much, she and
the Whirlwind being lowed down stream. The
White Squall was owned by William Plat IL Son,
of Philadelphia. She foated down to the navy
yard, where she burnt TO the waters edge.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

AS-ReligiOus NOtice.-Elder ID. 8. Burnett
Of Cincinnati win preach In street Baptist church
"wednesday and Thursday evenings 2sth and 10th inst
zJo,clock, p. M.
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The Hon. Brookins Campbell arrived in thi.

The Hon. Brookins Campbell arrived in this
city on the twentieth of November, and was at
once confined to his bed by sickness, which ter
minated fatally on Sunday last. He had not taken
his seat in the House Of REPRESENTATIVES, ofwhich
body he was elected member, from the first con-
gressional district of the State Of Tennessee The
funeral services will be performed to-day at noon
in the Hall OF Representatives; whence the body
of Mr.. Campbell will be conveyed to the southern
boat for the purpose of being transported TO his
afflicted family.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

John Downs, aged fifty-two years, was drown
ed on Saturday night having fallen into the canal,
near Four-and-a-half street, while on his way
home. II appeared from the evidence before the
seen, intoxicated. The poor fellow had, il was
supposed, endeavored 10 climb up the wall an at
tempt in which, unfortunately, he failed. When
the body was discovered, on Sunday the head
was partly under the water. A verdict was rem
dered in accordance with the facts.
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Municipal Election--The Great Republic.

BosToN, Dec. 27.-A spirited contest is going on
for mayor; the returns so far indicate no choice.
The Great Republic was insured for only 5000
in State street. The New York insurance COM
NAMES suffer most
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

Military Courtesy.-Col. W. Hickey, author
of the work entitled g Constitution of the United
States of America recently presented splendid
lybound copy Of this interesting work 10 Major
Crawley, of New York, as mark Of his personal
as well as military esteem.
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ANNIVERSARY BALL
OF THE
COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL S0CIE1

COLUMBIA TIPUGkAPHlCAL SUClETY. !,
YNHE Executive Committee. appointed to
make the necessary arrangements, respect
fully make known TO the public that the contem-
plated Ball of the COLUMBIA TOPOGRAPHIC
CAL SOCIETY will take place at JACKSON
HALL, on MONDAY, the 9th OF January, 1854
Every arrangement will be made to insure salts
faction.
@a- Tickets TWO DoLLARS-admitting
gentleman and ladies'
MANAGERS.-(Biue Roscftc.)
james Chedsl, wR Mclean, Barnard.
u Klopfer, Wa Ftzgerald, r Dennison,
N Cation. wmMasis, wMcaran,
smith, q w Morris, w "A Kennedy,
Mattingy, VI Halliday, Bowling,
b WILKINS WA Schober, Woodward,
Larcomb McQuillan, Seth Eliot,
J Jack &C Poole, &c Dyer,
ii Sessford, Kirby, II Trenholm.
COMMITTEES on INVITATION AND
Whste RoseHe)
James English, Brown, Bowen,
J M Judge, Mcintyre, Cogswell,
c Mcpherson, q Rock, CUNNINGHAM,
Joel Brown, u Detweier, Robinson
q Whittinston, JB Williamson, 10 Prannoni,
COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENTS.
(Bias Rosefts)
George Cochran, Thos W Howard
VIM Morocco Thomas Rich
FLOOR MANAGERS.--tR Red Rosette)
t.s Vim Jones, VIM Belt
Nn- Gentlemen wishing invitation cards sent
to ladies' will forthwith hand their names with re-
sidences, TO member Of the committee
NA- The above committees are requested TO
meet at the Societys room, City Hall, on Saturday
evening, the 17th instant. Dec liz
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NATIONAL TIL EATRE.
THE RAyELs AND YRCA MATTHIAS.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 2s,
The performances will commence with the farce OF
BETSY BAKER.
To be followed by the new Ballet of
THE RIVALS.
After which the pantomime Of
THE THREE FRIENDS.
To conclude with the pantomime OF
THE GREEN MONSTER.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
THE RAyELs AND YRCA MATTHIAS.
To conclude with the pantomime of
THE GREEN MONSTER.

Prices OF Admissi0n.-Drcss Circle and Par
quette 80 cents Reserved seats rs cents; Orchestra
seats rs cents Family Circle, rs cents; Third Tier 60
cents; Colored Gallery, 25 cents.
Doors open Mt quarter to seven 10 commence at
O'Clock. a FtF qA.ts y.
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Complimentary Dinner.-John S. Finch, an
ordnance officer, gave banquet, on Monday, at
Greenlears Point, TO the Presidents Mounted
Guard. Several members OF the Washington
Light Infantry and the Continental Guards formed
part of the invited guests. Social greetings Were
interchanged, and mirth and conviviaty were
prolonged until the shades of evening.
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THINA CUPS AND sAUCERs with
" notices. ink-stands, match-safes, aud other
China ornaments, suitable for presents, for sale at
LAMMOND'S,
Dec. 23-3t 9Th ST, I'd door below f.
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Fire.--NEw HAVEN, Or, Dec. 27.--The large
Pomeroy button manufacturing company al Wal
lingford was totally destroyed by fire this morning
The loss is about $4,000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28

Passage Thieves.-Several evenings ago the
overcoat of the president of the Board of Com
mop Council (Mr. N. Callan) was stolen from the
passage of that gentleman's house, but q few
minutes after he arrived at home He is of the
opinion that the thief had been following him Just
previous TO the larceny, having taken fancy to
the comfortable garment.
We have heard of other similar thefts; and re-
fer 10 the subject by way Of warning to gentle
men whose property is in like manner en-
dangered.
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THREE OR -FOUR MEMBERS OF Con-
i gress can be accommodated with rooms and
board at Mrs Gilber's, on Pennsylvania avenue,
between First and Second Streets il application Is
made soon. gass4 Dec 25--a
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R. FRANCE & co.
y ItIl4INIJ W W. y
Sole Managers and Contractors of the Ma
ryland State Lotteries.

IL. TnhNLE o. w.,
Sole Managers and Contractors Of the Ma
ryiand State Lotteries.
Managers Office, No. 4 North Calvert ST.. next
door to Barnum's City Hotel,
Baltimore, Nd.
DERSONS at distance, addressing the Man
IL ayers, can confidently rely on having their
orders for tickets in the Maryland Lotteries
promptly filled.
Bank notes on any solvent bank in the United
States received at par for tickets.
Bonds, 10 heavy amount are deposited with
the State to secure the payment of prizes. Draw
ings conducted in public, under the superintend-
ence OF the State Lottery Commissioner.
We would call your attention 10 the following
splendid Lotteries, TO be drawn under our man
agemenf, during the month Of December. ANY
orders you may favor us with will receive prompt
attention, and be considered strictly confidential.
The Managers Official Scheme Is always sent
from the Managers Office with all the tickets or
dered, and the printed official drawing certified to
by the State Lottery Commissioner, will be sent
same day. after the drawing of the lottery is over.
All prizes sold al the Managers Office ara
cashed Immediately after the drawing
These Lotteries will be drawn each Saturday
of the month, and we would suggest TO correspon-
dents the propriety Of sending their avors in the
early part OF the week Should an order be re-
ceived too late for the Lottery of one week the
amount enclosed will either be invested in that of
the succeeding week, or returned to the CORES
pondents, according TO their wish.