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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Mary
land, recently in session in Baltimore, adjourned
on Tuesday to meet next year in Clearsprlng
Washington county, in that State. Among other
business was the adoption of a resolution in favor
of strenuous exertions by the clergy to procure
the enactment Of the Maine law.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

M5-G. p r. James, esq, the British consul at
Norfolk, arrived at Wheeling on the 18th instant,
on his way TO the northwest and il is said, will in
clude Chicago, Mackinaw, and Sheboygan in his
route.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Wyman closes his series of entertainments in
magic and ventriloquism this evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall If you have not yet seen him-go
now
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Zss-The Rochester american says that Oliver
Wendell Holiness the noted poet and wit, is to de-
liver course Of six lectures before the Athaneum
in that city, during the coming winter on The
English Poets of the XIXth Century"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

The Hon. Richard J. Bowie, the wing can.
didate for governor of Maryland, and the Hon. T
L. Clingman, of North Carolina, are at the National
Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY or NEW YORK,

Capital SIUU,OUU, paId III anu securely
invested.
A. A. ALVORD, PRESIDENT
Among its directors are Ambrose c. Kingsland
Silas G. Herring, George d. Phelps, John p.
Brown, Edwin d. Morgan, Myndert Van Schaick
and other substantial men of New York.
assurances made upon the most favorable terms
G.. B, ADAMS, Agent,
Office 9th street, opposite the Patent Office
Oct 16--eo1m (m)
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UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Pe,petaity
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient.
Fund, January 1, 1853, s3O6,O20 OF.
.yments made Easy an

Office In Washington City, ~ st. and Penn avenue
System cash, dividends cash, scrip and credits,
the value Of which none can tell because not con-
vertible; but cash premiums, cash dividends, and
losses paid in cash is the system of this office. All
its operations in cash, the amount insured con-
seaucntly on settlement day is never reduced on
the contrary increased thereby holders of policies
are never disappointed. More than this, policies in
force, of two years standing, for life, will at any
time be purchased upon surrender, and one-fourth
TO two-thirds Of the whole amount OF premiums
paid to the Office returned ~ cash. See prospec-
fuses CHARLES c. INLAY, secretary. s. r. CRAw-
FORD, president. PLINy SMITH. actuary.
j. E. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City.
JOHN RICHARDS, NJ D., Med. Adviser,
corner "A street and Penn avenue.
Oct 25--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Dwelling misunderstanding the cree
ton Of hundreds of houses during the present
year, the number throughout the city is yet insult
fcient to satisfy the demand; and, as conse-
quence, rents are exorbitant, with no prospect Of
abatement.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
NIAsHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.

\" ASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
wv Tickets good for three days, from Tuesday,
October IS, will be issued to parties of twenty or
more for those wishing to attend the Agricultural
Fair at Baltimore, and not transferable.
THOS. PARSONS, Agent.
Oct 25-3t Union and Starr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

washington National Monument We
would respectfully remind our friends at dis
lance that several months ago, the board Of man
ayers of the monument publicly appealed to vo-
tiers in some of the States where elections were
10 take place during the present season, TO con-
tribute, at the polls towards the erection of the
column. II is earnestly hoped that there will be
generous response from every patriot.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
TWO NIGHTS MORE.
WYMAN, THE MAGICIAN

And ventriloquist, will by request, continue his
popular exhibitions
ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
evenings, Oct. 20 and 81.
Doors open at 6i-commence at to o'clock.
I Oct &c
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

CTTY LOTS AT PRIVATE sALE.-A
~ large number of lots, located in all the different
wards Of the city, and at all prices from the low
est TO the highest, on easy terms Constant de.
mand for lots and for houses. Persons having
either for sale may find favorable opportunity 10
SELL as well as all wishing 10 buy.
II. c. SPALDING,
Office on d street, one door east OF 10th street
Sen ol--
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Arrival of a California steamer.

New ORLEANS, Oct. GA steamer has arrived
here with later advices from California. The
semi-monthy shipments Of gold from San Francis.
co, including what is in the hands of passengers,
amounts to about three millions Of dollars.
Sandwich Island papers report large arrivals
there of Russian emigrants. The small pox con-
tinued 10 prevail with great violence. The whal-
ing season proved very bad. The ship Susan has
been wrecked
The ship Plover, Of the Arctic exhibition, was
seen in August in the Arctic sea.
The Esquimaux are of the opinion that Sir John
Franklin will never be found.
The whalers intend to rendezvous at the Sand
witch Islands until the middle Of October.
PIrrsBuRe, Oct. Robustness is dull The
Ginning and breadstuffs dull Flour declined %
cents per barrel.
The river has risen with the recent rains, and
is now in good navgable condition.
NEW YORK, Oct. %, 2P. Mp 10 this hour we
hear no tidings the steamer Humboldt, now due
at this port.
Nothing heard Of the steamer now about due at
Halifax.
NIw ORLEANS. Oct. 26--Severe white frost last
night. City now healthy. Persons may return in
safety
CHARLESTON, Oet 26-The storm has been very
severe all along the coast--several vessels have
suffered seriously
PHrLApELpHIA, Oct. 26.--The hearing Of James
Green the celebrated New York hotel thief, came
ofito-day, on charge Of robbing the Girard house.
Not being able TO give $4,000 bail, he was commit
ted for trial
BosToS Der. 26.-The Canada sailed to-day, with
full complement of passengers and s250,00o in
specie. Among the passengers is Joseph G. Bond,
of Boston, bearer Of dispatches.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

HHESAPEAkE and Ohio Canal Stock
~ wanted by PETER A. KELLER
Sep 81 Opposite the Treasury,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
,MANTELs, IRON RATINGS, AND

AI ~ ~ = - - Ano.s AMI
lNl Spring Mattresses. The Mantes are new,
cheap, and beautiful article, manufactured upon
stone, in imitation of the richest Marbles, Of the
most rare and desirable kinds. In style and finish
they stand unequalled, and not injured by coal,
gas, smoke, or acids AT the north they are be.
coming extensively used, and give perfect sats-
faction.
Builders and others wishing 10 purchase are re.
quested TO call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs 10 match the Mantels, Of the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Ratings.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns, for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article, far
superior TO anything Of the kind now in use.
r. HASKINS, Agent,
Penn. avenue, south side, near 10th street.
Oct lo--lm (mN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Death from Hydrophobia.--A most shocking
case of hydrophoba occurred in Jefferson town.
ship, Berks county, last week, resulting in the
death Of Mrs. John Strouse, in that township, on
Saturday evening, the 18th instant. 1t appears
that some two months ago, their dog became fran
tic in pursuing the chickens and cats about the
house, and that Mrs Strouse, in attempting TO
punish him, was severely bitten in the hand.
Owing to this strange behavior the family became
alarmed secured the dog, and soon found him to
be raving mad. The dog was subsequently killed.
The family Immediately sent for physician, and
tried the celebrated Stoves cure, but all in vain.
The medicine took no effect, and on the evening
of the 18th instant, Mrs. Strouse died the horrible
death peculiar to hydrophobia II is said that her
last hours were so dreadful that several members
of the family were thrown into commissions, from
which serious consequences are apprehcnded.
The deceased is sister TO Mrs. Boyer, who keeps
The toll house the Lancaster bridge in this city
Reading Journal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
ArEW FAIV, sTYLEs or GENTLE-

IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CHARLES H.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment of
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks Ties, Gloves, Suspenders,
Handkerchief, Hosiery, &c, together with all
other articles usually found in frst-class estab-
lshment
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock which will be cheerfuly ex-
hibted to oil with polite attention. Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon.
LANES Hat Cap and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av, near A 81.
Oct 5
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

GtHARLEs Il. WEAVER, Attorney at
~ Law and General Agent for the prosecution
of claims against the government, Washington,
D. C. Oct 19-lyd&cp
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Erccautre CoWWtttes, lf,hte h0setts)
Eapt JOSEPH PECK, JAMES A. KISs,
GHoRoE WAsHINoToN McLAsE, Treasurer,
Managers the part Of the Military, yhite Rosette)
Dr Gen r. @. weightman, Lieut.. Col. Thos. Riley,
Major Charles 8. Wallach, Major Thomas Donoho,
Major Robert Keyworth Major Peter i. Bacon,
Quartermaster McCullom, Captain James TAFT,
Captain Joseph B. Tate, Captain John L. Smith,
Captain Edward NJ Bright, Captain G. w. Cutter,
Captain Philip Barton Key, Captain VIM. r. Bradford
Captain G. A. Schwarzman, Surgeon Jas. T. Morgan
Lieut.. VIM H. Clarke.
Managers on the part Of the Citizens (Green Rosete)
W. W. Seaton, Esq, John +. Coyie, Esq,
Walter Lenox, Esq. D. b. French, Esq,
Joseph II. Bradley, ESD, NJ. w. Gait, Esq,
James NJ Carlisle, Esq, Joe Shillington, Esq,
r. c. Morgan, Esq, VIM. II. Winter, Esq,
Daniel Radcliffe, ESQ., Benz Burns Esq,
Richard wallach, Esq, +. McNerhany Esq,
George 8. Gideon, Esq, IL. +. Loudon, Esq,
r. Finley Hunt, Esq, Geo. w. Cochran, Esq.
Commitee Of Reception, (Red Roseae)
Lieut. Clark Mills, Lieut.. John w. Baden,
Lieut.. John Pettibone, Surgeon s. @. Busey,
Quartermaster Casparis, Sergeant q. Mattingly.
Committee Refreshments.
Corporal seitz Corporal Gier,
Corporal Kraft, Sergeant G. Ii. Brown,
Corporal May,
Managerson The part Of the Company (Basg Rosetts)
VIM Moore, ]. s. Moran,
i. A. Hail. Evan Hughes,
Charles Thomas, John Bohlayer.
The Military are requested to appear in full
uniform.
l.g~ Tickets SO, admitting gentleman and la
dies to be had at the principal Hotels, Music and
Drug Stores of the members of the company and
at the door on the evening Of the Ball. Rosettes
will be furnished the Managers at the ticket Office.
gS- Positively no hats or caps will be allowed
in the Ball room. Prof J. T. EVANS,
Master of Ceremonies,
Assisted by Sergeant J. o. WHITNEY,
and Private JOHN l.. HEIsE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

i Tricopherous sit is warranted TO be an in
faiible remedy for strengthening and restoring the
hair. Sold at rs cents bottle at Henry Seitz's
Cigar store, corner of Penn avenue and Al
street. south side. Oct II
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

/ CHARLESTON, Oct. 26.-The storm hos been very
severe all along the coast--several vessels have
| suffered seriously
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

New ORLEANS, Oct. 26.--Severe white frost last
night. City now healthy Persons may return in
safety.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Attempt to Poison.--A woman named Rens
was taken in custody on Saturday night by officer
Sims, charged with an attempt to poison her hus-
band. She nearly effected her demoniac purpose.
II is believed that she was smitten with another
man, and sought TO rid herself of the only impede
ment to union with her paramount. She was
fully committed.---Aibany Kpick
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
DIR. VAN PATTEl

DIR. VAN PATTEN,
SURG EON DENTIST,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 7th sts., next to
Todd's Hat Store Sep 81 IT
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

The Circuit Court is now engaged in chan
Gerry cases, exciting little or no interest on the part
OF the community. The two judges, the respective
COUNSEL the clerk, and the crier, and an occupant,
of seat outside the railing, constituted the entire
auditory yesterday at noon Eminent counsel
was at that time engaged in argument: exceeding
" dry and dull when compared to the impassion-
ed oral displays which tickle the fancies of pro-
miscuous multitude.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

GTOVES.--We have just received new
- supply OF the latest patterns Of stoves, of vari-
Gus kinds, among winch are 10 be found the Morn
ing and Evening Star cooking stoves, for wood and
coal also, the Morning Star paror stove, for coal,
open front. WOODWARD & GUY,
No. A. north side Pa. av. bet. 10th and 18th SITS.
Oct 2l-3t.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Military Movements.--The Corpus Christi
Nueces Valley, of the 18th inst, says:
From private letters, just received III this city,
we learn that General Smith, Majors Delafed and
Chapman, and Captain Gibbs, Were yet in Browns
General Smith had just given splendid and rather
expensive dinner, in which several Mexican Off
GERS participated. The best kind of feeling is said
to have existed We do not look for a return of
these officers under two or three weeks. The
prospects of war with Mexico evidently on
the wane"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

TINE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; a chron-
i ice of the turf, agriculture, field sports liter
allure, and the stage, embeished with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 8 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter editor.
Dot 1oM
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
PARLOR AND CHAM

j Y Der Crates; circular square and oval patterns,
If the latest styles and of the highest finish.
The above are Just received and for sale by
K. HASKINS,
Pa. avenue, south side, bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
Oct 10, I'm. (nl)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Murder in Mississippi.-The Memphis Wing
Of the 18th inst. says:
g We last evening heard of the death of DR..
Ross, Of Tatesvillc, Miss, who was waylald and
killed by man of the name of Hudson, on Friday
night last The particulars, as near as we can
learn them, were these difficulty originated
between DR. Ross and Hudson, growing out of a
note written by the former to Hudson's sister, rel
alive TO the gentleman she was about to marry !;
in fact, oil the wedding arrangements were made.
As the deceased was riding along in company with
a lady and two gentlemen, the report of a gun was
heard and the Doctor fell dead. Upon proceeding
TO the spot whence the report was heard, they
found young Hudsons hat, but he had fed, and
had not been heard from at the latest accounts we
have.
The Burned Mails.--The Cleveland Plain
dealer says, respecting the mail natter destroyed
on the Columbus cars last week:
" 1t is most of il due at Cincinnati, Louisville,
ST. Louis, and other southern Offices. II came
mostly from New York city and included very
heavy foreign mail brought by the Atlantic. A
very large portion of the New York matter con-
sists Of bills Of goods, invoices, notes, drafts
ceptances, &c. &c, the usual business paper Of
that large commercial city which at this Of
the year compose the larger portion Of its mails
west"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

BosToS, Oct 26--The Canada sailed to-day, with
full complement Of passengers and s250,000 in
specie. Among the passengers is Joseph c. Bond,
Of Boston, bearer of dispatches.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

The Balloon Ascension.--Nr. George Elliott
made another attempt to make balloon ascen-
sion yesterday afternoon, from The lot on Madison
street, between Orchard and Bddle streets The
whole afternoon occupied in initiating the bal
loon; but, owing TO some cause or other, gas
enough could not be got in to raise il with the
aeronaut The ascension was accordingly an
nounced TO be postponed till 10 o'clock this morn
ing Although there was much disappointment
to the large crowd assembled in the vicinity, yet
there was no attempt al disturbance, and every
thing passed off quietly.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

PIrTsBuRe, Oct. Robustness is dull The
money market is stringent. Provisions are de.
Ginning and breadstuffs dull Flour declined 20
cents per barrel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

The Gale at the South.--The storm which
ragged in this city and on the coast on Thursday
and Friday last seems 10 have done much dam
age on the southern coast We learn from Capt.
Shaw, Of the steamer VIM. CASTOR, who arrived
yesterday morning from the south, that at Bruins
wick the destruction was frightful. The new en-
gine-house belonging to the Brunswick Railroad
Company was blown down. Also cotton shed
and blacksmith's shop, newly framed house and
several smaller buildings.
The railroad wharf, which had recently been
constructed of Palmetto timber, was also washed
away, and was floating about the harbor. All
the other wharves except one were destroyed,
and that one was greatly injured. No lives, how
ever, were lost.
small fishing smack, used at Brunswick. is
ashore, and on her beam ends in the marsh little
north ofthe city.
The steamer Planter is also ashore--high and
dry, and will have to be dug out. She lies well,
however, and will probably be but slightly dam
aged.
The schooner Mary Ann, Captain Simmons,
owned by Captain Dickinson and others, Of this
city, and bound for Charleston from Satla river
with cargo of rice, was blown ashore on ST. ST.
mons, is on her beam-ends, and will be entirely
lost. Captain Shaw took the captain mate, and
three seamen from Jekyl island and brought them
TO this city.
Captain Shaw also reports the schooner w.
Mercer ashore below Brunswick Also small
sloop in the same neighborhood
There was likewise a schooner ashore near
Rockembaughs mills, below Daren. The CASTOR
did not pass near enough TO ascertain her name.
The gale is represented as having been very Sc
we're, and we apprehend that serious damage has
been done all along the coast.--Savan,,ah Conr.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27

Boarding Accommodations.--ou city has
never been better prepared than now to accom-
modate the thousands of strangers who usually
repair to Washington during the session of Con-
gress. Hotels have in some cases, been enlarged,
and otherwise improved while private boarding
houses have not been neglected in matters per-
tanning to the comfort Of guests
Already have few members Of Congress en-
gagged residences for the session, intending TO en-
Joy the sojourn in the midst of US with their fam-
lies; and others are now making similar, domestic
arrangements.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-08-11

Isy" A woman in Pennsylvania hav-
ing worked beautiful satin quilt, sent
it as present to Queen Victoria. Her
Majesty directed her thanks to be return
ed to the donor but the shrewd woman
had no idea of letting her of so easy,
so she wrote back a somewhat insinuat-
ing letter to the Queen, which was an
swered by a fifty pound note. This
sending presents to royalty, in expecta-
ton Of reward, is very small business +;
and we are surprised that any American
woman should SO degrade herself as to
be guilty Of it.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-08-11

10 There being a scarcity of harvest
hands in Frederick county, Nd, the
Editor of the Catoctin Wing is disposed
to aid in making up the deficiency, and
therefore announces that he will sus-
pend his paper next week, in order to
allow all hands in his employ to ego
out harvesting" In the meantime, the
Editor adds, that his exchange papers
will be at the command Of any of lis
subscribers who may be disposed to call
and take away the same.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-08-11
For the Literary Echo
The Art Of WcaVimg.-NO. =.
TAPESTRY.

This art, which gives a life to woods and
silks scarcely, if at all, inferior to the
paintings Of the best masters, is of very
ancient date. To the Belgians is due
the honor of having restored this curious
art, but to France we are indebted for
the perfection to which it has been
brought. Henry ". first established a
manufactory in Paris, about the year
1900, which was conducted by artists
from Flanders, but at his death it be-
came neglected and remained so until
Louis XIV. purchased it and revived
its manufacture. Under his patronage
the celebrated painter LeBrun, was ap-
pointed chief director, and his talents
communicated to it that beauty and
grandeur for which its fabrics have been
justly celebrated. Here he painted the
famous series of the Battles of Alexan-
der, which were afterwards worked in
tapestry, and still remain the finest pro-
ductions of that establishment. At the
period of the French Revolution this
manufactory had again declined, but
under Napoleon it was again revived
and has since been carried on success
fully. The pieces executed there have
been mostly historical subjects, and it
occasionally requires the labor of from
two to six years to complete single
piece. The cost of these pieces have
been estimated (some of them) at from
fifty to one hundred and twenty-five
thousand francs. The productions of
this mandatory, which is entirely sup
ported by the government, are chiefly
destined for Royal Palaces, or for pre-
sents made by the King or Emperor ;
but some few pieces not designed as such
are allowed to be sold
| A writer says, /" Tapestry weavers
generally die of broken heart. With
what feelings of exquisite delight mus,
they gaze upon the form of beautiful
female, springing up in the most glowing