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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26

vividly that night Of horrors looms upon the
sense Does not imagination picture that
little group, in their own house. by the side of
their evening fountain, languidly chatting over
the days events and of the unusual heat
Does it not hear, with them, the troubled swell
of the waters in the bay-see, as they do, how
the night comes down in sudden strangeness,
how the sky opens over head and flames break
out, while scoriae, sand and molten rocks come
pouring down? What movement, what emo
ton, what surprise! The scene grows darker
every instant-the hollow monotone of the bay
is lifted into yells and shrieks-the air grows
thick with dust and hot with hames-and at
the mountains foot is heard the deadly roll of
the liquid lava. Jewels, household gods, gold
and silver coins, are snatched up on the instant.
No time to say farewell; darkness in front, and
fire behind they rush into the streets-streets
choked with falling houses and flying citizens.
How find the way through passages which have
no longer outlets ?--confusion, danger, dark
ness, uproar everywhere the shouts of parted
friends, the agony of men struck down by fall
ing columns fear, madness, and despair un-
chained here, Penury clutching gold it can
not kesp-there, Gluttony feeding on its final
meal, and Phrenzy striking in the dark to fore
stall death. Through all, fancy hears the young
girls screams-the fire is on her jeweled hand
No time for thought-no pause the floods
roll on-and wisdom, beauty, age and youth,
with the stories Of their love, their hopes, their
rank, wealth, greatness-all the once afluent
life-are gone for ever. When unearthed after
many ages, the nameless group has no other
Importance to mankind than as it may serve
Ito point moral or adorn tale. London
4ttenRum.
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PROSPECTUS OF MEYERS UNIvER-

sum.--In commencing the issue ofthe second
volume of the Universum, the publisher makes
his grateful Acknowledgements for the kindness OF
the press, and the very liberal patronage which
the public have bestowed on the first. He is
happy to say that the work has succeeded beyond
his expectation and that he accordingly feels HIM
self justified in bringing it out In an improved
style. twill continue to enjoy the supervision OF
the same editor, who will be able to devote to il a
greater degree of care, and every effort will be
made to give interest and value to each number
that appears. The views presented in this volume
will if possible, be more various than In the last,
and the descriptive articles more attentively
adapted to the wants and taste of the public.
Among other attractive plates which it will con-
tain, are several OF Central America, Australia
and China, countries just now among the most
interesting of the globe.
In order 10 meet wish expressed IN many
quarters the Universum will henceforth be chiefly
devoted to views in foreign lands, while the
scenery and public edifces of this republic will
form the subject of separate work, conducted
hy the editor, TO be called The Uaiited States
Illustrated, which will soon make its appearance
in numbers, in style Of betting elegance, but at
price within the means of all. For that work
as well as for the Unversum, the publisher hopes
for continuance Of that public favor which he
trusts more than ever to deserve.
The Universum will be published, as before, in
twelve semi-monthy numbers, so that the second
volume will be completed in December.
Mg- All subscribers to the work, whether they
have paid in advance or not, viii receive with the
last number, as Prcmimm Plate asplendid engrav-
ing representing an historical subject: The Maid OF
Saragossa executed in high style of art.
TERMS: Single copies 25 cents per number, or
So per volume General agent for Maryland,
District Of Columbia, and vicinity, Mr.. John g.
Gobright No. 16, Asquith street, Baltimore, Md.
The first volume Of the Universum may be OBJ
tanned at all booksellers,
Neatly bound in cloth, at..............$32 at. 20
In ornamental binding, with gilt edges. SO
In Turkey morocco, full gilt. ......... So
Sample numbers, premium plates, showbills and
prospectus, to collect subscriptions, will be sup
Piled gratuitously, if ordered. H. ]. MEYER,
New York. 164 William street
Agent for Washington u
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. AZ st. and Penn. av
Sen 29--tfx
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MisftlIantnus.
NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The mott

n
n astonishing performance heard of! Barrels,
irkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect, air-tght, and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the boh, the slaves are
sawed hollowing, and aviM tie grain. cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of uniform thickness, jointed with perfect
curacy, each having its proportonate bige accord
ing to its widsh and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled chamiered, croase cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in a manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world TO
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred TO three hundred per day to each machine.
BY this process, all casks can be made from the
smallest whitehead keg TO the largest size cask in
general use all Of which, be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted TO the packing
of any description goods. In fact the machinery
cannot make imperfect article, unless the fault
is erciuapsiy in the timber.
Persons desirous Of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States of Virginia. Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half Of Penn
sylvania can obtain any information by applying
10 the subscriber at Washington City, ID. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory, under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK. &
Oct 15-eod1m
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+ /. Il + . +
REMARKABLE INcIDENT.-Aboutt three weeks
ago, the wife of Mr.. Henry Colvin, of Coventry,
rose in the morning, complaining of pain in
her side. She soon after fell asleep, or died, as
supposed. When her friends came to attend
the funeral, they were struck with the remark
ably lifelike appearance Of the corpse, and the
funeral was deferred. Since then, she has laid
in the same condition, and many have visited
Mr.. Colvin's house, none of whom can discover
any signs of decay. There had been no altera-
ton on Friday, 2lst, period Of about three
weeks
OF course there are many speculations as to
this mystery. There is a probability that it is
q species of catalepsy, suspension of all ply
sical power, many instances of which have oc-
Cured, but only ut long intervals. We believe
that medical writer's who have given instances
of the kind, say that the mind is sensible near
ly all the while of what is said and done around
the supposed corpse-a horrible fact, if true,
the suffering caused from which the imagination
cannot conceive. In such cases as this, of
course, burial should not occur until every ves-
tige Of doubt is removed as to the death Of the
sufferer. Whether medical science is so far
advanced as to test life or death in such case,
we do not know. In some cases of autopsy,
the parties have aroused from the paralysis
without medical aid.
We are indebted to Mr.. E. Fuller postmaster
at Phoenix village, Warwick, for the facts of
this case.--Pror. Post.
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.

hrs. n. & j. HUNTER, members of the
IL Royal College of Surgeons, late of Islington,
London, have taken up their residence in Wash
ington, for the treatment of DISEASES OF THE
CHEST; comprising affections of the Throat,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases OF
the Heart, to which branch of their profession
they have for many years given their exclusive
attention. The peculiarly of the treatment en-
ployed by Drs. H., is that the remedies employed
are administered by Inhalation, in the form OF
vapor
Residence and Office, 18th street. between G
and H streets. m) Sep Oily
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STOVES. sTovEsn sTovEsm

u Y. NAYLOR Copper, Tin, Sheet-iron
II and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
syvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who are in want Of Stoves to one
of the most extensive assortment of the lates,
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbocl
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves fol
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper
and Sheet-iron Ware made Of the best material.
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting &c, executed by
experienced workmen and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof
fee Roaster
Sep 24--3meod Qntelligencer) (m)
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DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

nKEPARE FOR a RAINY DAY-Look
t up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather TO be repaired and thus
give him time TO do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 371 cents up to SO, CON-
prising general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
I A large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. d. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
Sep 21-eotf
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From Punch.
King ChoIcra,s Procession.

From Russian steppe, From Persian sand,
From pinefringcd Norway ford
From Elbes and Eyder's peopled strand
I've skinned the sea--Tvc swept the land
Way for your lord
Come deck my board-prepare my bed,
And let the trump of doom
Peel out march, that as tread
Above the dying and the dead,
All may make room!
From far snufrthe odor sweet
That do love the best;
And whersoe'er set my feet,
Courters and liegemen flock TO greet
Their king contest.
Well have you done your loyal part,
My subjects and my slaves
In town and country port and mart,
Ais ready-aiter my own heart
All TO the graves!
What is my feast? These babes forrined2
Men ere their prime made old
These sots, with strong drink bleared and blind-
These herds of unsexed womankind
Foulmouthed and bold
These bodies, stunted, shrivelled, scared
With the malaria's breath;
In fGtid dens and workshops reared;
From reeking sewers drains uncleared;
5 Drinking in death.
What is my court? These cellars piled
With filth of many a year
These rooms with rotting damps defled-
These alleys where the sun ne er smiled
Darkling and drear.
These streets along the rivers bank,
Below the rise of tide;
These novels, set in sitting rank,
Slapped by the earth-damps green and dank--
These ccsspools wide.
These yards, whose heaps OF dust and bone
Breath poison all around;
These styes whose swinish tenants grown
Half human with their masters own
A common ground.
What are my perfumes2 Stink and stencil
From saughter-house and sewer;
The oozing gas from opened trench,
The effiuvia of the pools that drcnch
Courtyards impure.
What is my music2 Hard-wrung groans
From strong men stricken down;
Womens and childrens feebler moans, Al
And the slow death-bells muiiled tones
In every town,
Who are my leges! Those that rule
In Vestry and at Board;
The Town-halfs glib and gddy fool,
The mob's most abject slave and tool,
Though called its lord
He who with prate of Vested Rights,
Old forms of wrong defends
Who for pound-foolishness still fights
Wisdom, save penny-wisdom, Sights
These are nay friends.
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"ARBLE EMANTLES.--MarbIe works.
lyl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lntes, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 80 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On Z St., bet 18th and 18th.
Oct. 9-6m. (m) sl
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Engineer. Surveyor and Draughtsman.

Engineer. Surveyor and Draughtsman.
TIME SUBSCRIBER, recently draughtsman OF
i public lands to the House Of Representatives
attached to the General Land Office, and formerly
engaged upon Northern railroads, offers his SER
vices as above. s5 ite. t
Draughts of maps, and plans of every descrip-
tion prepared Of railroads, public lands, and models
with any information pertaining to the above mat
ters Address: J. H. ADAMS, Jr.
Washington, d. G.
Office 5th street, doors north Of +. (m) 81
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DRosPEcTUs OF THE SOUTHERN

1ROSPECTUS. OE lhE SOO1HkLNN
LITERARY MESSENGER for 1854. Twen-
tieth volume In issuing the prospectus of the
Twentieth volume of the Southern Literary Mes
senger, the proprietors beg to assure the public
that no cxertions will be RENTED on their part to
maintain the high character OF the work, and to
challenge the patronage of all who value sterling
literary merit For nineteen years, the lhessen-
ger has endeavored to reflect faithfully the south
ern mind while dsdaining all narrow and sectional
views, and has been alone among the monthly
periodicals of America, in defence OF the peculiar
institutions in the southern States. To this Office
il will still be devoted, and will be prompt TO re-
pei assaults upon the south, whether they come
under the specous garb of fiction as in "Uncle
Toms Cabin or in the direct form OF antl-savery
pamphlets. AT this critical Juncture, while our
enemies are employing literature as their most po-
tent weapon of attack, the southern people will
surely not withhold their encouragement from
work whose aim il shall be to strike blows in their
defence.
The Messenger will, as heretofore, present its
readers with reviews, historical and biographical
sketches, novels, tales, travels, essays, poems,
crtiques, and papers on the army, navy, and other
national subjects
And while the proprietors do not appeal TO the
public on the score of long list of contributors,
they may refer with pride to the following names,
as among those who are enlisted in behalf of the
magazine
Iieut M f. Maury,. Rev. J. c. McCabe,
Prof H. A. Washington, DR.. 8. II. Dickson,
Geo. Frederick Holmes, Judge A. B. Meek,
VIM M. Burwe Charles Lanman,
Rev Sidney Dyer, j. a. Baldwin,
Rev. NJ ID. Hoge, Caroline Howard,
J. NJ Legare, Prof Schele De We're,
j. A Turner, Hugh r. Pleasants
Mrs Anna Peyre Dinnies, Rev. VIM. II. Foote,
Col p ST. a. Cooke U. s. A. Rev, j. II. Bocock,
Miss Margaret Junkins, w. Gilmore Smms
Prof r. r. L. Preston, Hon. Judge b. y. Porter,
Prof Geo. Il. Dnbney, Mrs. E III. Evans,
M. r. III. Garnett, Miss Susnn Archer Talley,
John b. Dabney, Lucian Minor
Rev. g. II. Vaughan,
With view to ensure alarger circulation Of the
Messenger, the proprietors have made reduction
in the price of subscription, which is now only
three dollars per annum, in advance, or four dol
lars il not paid before the 1st of July in any year
CIuBs-Remitting us fifteen dollars in one letter,
will be entitled to six copies
The editorial and critical department OF the Mes
sengsy will continue as heretofore, under the charge
Of John r. Thompson, esq, and will embrace
copious notes on current literature and reviews OF
ali American or foreign works of general interest
and value. The editors opinions will be always
earlessly and honestly avowed.
The business department is conducted by the
undersigned to whom all communications of
business nature must be addressed,
MACFARLANE, FERGUSON & CO
Oct If Richmond, Va.
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Gl0tking, Yats, Gaps,6f,
NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. Steer,

NEW GOODS now opcning.-P. J. Steer,
In Washington Place, Hh street, is now OPEN
ing superior stock of Gentlemens Goods, which
il will give him great pleasure 10 show 10 all his
patrons and the public In addition 10 the usual
stock of Merchant Tailor special attention is in
vited TO large stock of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts
of very superior fit and quality.
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-Ties, Cravats,
Cloves. Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally.
Sep 21--3tawif2w (m)
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TRESH NORFOLK OYSTER'S.-THE
I subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday,
and Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from
Norfolk supply of the celebrated dLYNNIIAVEN
BAY and NORFOLK OYSTERS, a most delicious
article,
His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors
All kinds of GAME in season.
WIN. RUPP,
Penn. avenue, north side, bet Sd and Al streets.
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NTAGNIFICENTLOUIsxI XIV PIANOS.

M AGNIrICENT ~ ,N- = 49,
lyl The subscriber is this day receiving, per
barque MARYLAND from Boston, supply of mag
nifccnt Louis XIV and Central Pianos, from the
factory Of Mr. Chickerng, Boston, whose expert
ence Of thirty years, and whose worldwide repu-
tation are the best testimonials of the excellence
of his instruments. r&
Also, ON hand, a full assortment of excellent
New York Pianos.
The subscribers stock of Pianos is now the
largest ever offered in this city, embracing every
variety of grade and pattern.
BY the packet, which sails from Boston on Sa-
turday next, he will receive an additional supply
of 7-octave Pianos.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment Of
new ones.
New Music received semi-weekly.
RICHARD DAVIS.
Oct lo-eo3t (m) Penn. avenue.
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A CARD.

CARD.
TTyo the Building community of Washington
and its vicihity.--FREDERICK Z. GElGER,
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his frieHs and the public generally for past favors,
and hopes 10 be favored with their continuance,
as he is prepared to execute all kinds Of work in
his line of business at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms.
He will also make Plans, Specifications, and SUI
perintend any kind of work that may be entrusted
to his care.
Place of business and residence on g street,
between 9th and 7th streets.
Sep 27--1mod
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IT ITHOGRAPHY.--The undersigned have,
i 4 in connexion with their establishment, lith-
ographic printing Office, and are prepared to exc
cute orders for checks, promissory notes, drafts,
bills of exchange, circulars, &c.
Specimens can be seen on application at the
store COLLINS, BOVINE, & CO.,
11th st., six doors north of Penn. avenue,
Branch Of Stationers' Hall, lH and 176,
Oct lift Qn) Pearl street, New York.
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NToAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hail

NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall
In Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, woud
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
and the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
own mandatory. Also, large and well selected
stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &C.,
which they invite the attention of all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep always on hand supply of servants
clothing. Qn) Sep 21-3taw4w
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m~pA STEAMBOAT FOR SALE
THE propeller PENNSYLVANIA 25
Aorse power, new engine and boiler, in complete
order, carrying 90 tons, or 5000 bushels OF grain,
\ offered at private SALE The boat is suitable for
either canal or river navigation, and will answer
cell for towing.
Apply to 9. A. SAGE, corner of 1st street, east,
@ street, Capitol Hill. Sep 2l--3t
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BRANCH OF sTATIONERs' HALL,

Nos. "a and I76 Pearl street, Neao York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks TO the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, deny, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, en-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Brs-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with endless assortment OF
stationers' goods and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.
18th ST., doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m) 's ssta.t
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TRYING HOTEL, Washington.-T'he sub
j scriber respectfully announces to his friends
and the travelling public that he has taken charge
of this large and well-known establishment. which
has been completely and elegantly reftted and
refurnished in every department. Having had
charge for a long time of French's Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
renced in all the details requisite to form Hotel
ofthe first class, he assures the public that every
exertion will be made 10 render the Irving in
every respect deserving of their confidence and
support. D. ID. FRENCH.
Sep 81
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NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS. New
In Hat, Cap and Gentleman's Furnishing Store,
I'd door east ofthe United States HotelIh have just
opened splendid lot of hats, caps, shirts, collars,
cravats hosiery, &c., all of which are of the latest
styles and fashions to which invite the attention
of all who are in want of such articles. My hats
are manufactured expressly for me Of the best ma
teral, and will warrant that they give satisfaction
to the wearer. ]. ID. HENDLEY
q Oct. 9---6t
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ENERAL AGENCY, Washington City
VI ID. C-Tha suhscriher offers his SERVICES 4


NJ d. C-The subscriber offers his services TO
the public in the prosecution ofclaims before Con
gress or any of the Departments of the Govern
ment Some years experience as disbursing Agent
edge Of the mode of transacting business in the
Offices of the Government, enables him to promise
satisfaction TO all who may intrust business ofthis
character to his care.
He will also give special attention to the collection
Of claims against parties residing the District Q,
Columbia Vicinity; to megotiating loans, as ice
as the purchase or sale of STOCKS, Real Estate Land
Warrants, &C., &C., or furnish information to cor
respondents residing at distance, in regard to
any business which may interest them at the seat
of Government.
Va Office over the Banking House OF SELDEN,
WITHERs & Co., to whom he refers.
JAMES ]. MILLER.
N. B. References Of the most satisfactory cha
racter will be given to correspondents in whatever
State they may reside.
Sep. 24-1m