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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
Now IS THE TIME for Bargains in Ri

NJ wv HI M
IN bands, Laces, Embroderes, &c.-Wishing
10 reduce my present stock previous TO making
new purchases, | will sell without regard TO cost
for the next two weeks, as my intention is to make
room for new goods. | solicit an early call from
my customers and the public name in partv-
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgings
Do do Bands and Flouncings
Straw Bonnets from 25 cents 10 81
Bonnet Rbands from l21 to 20 cents yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, SO cents to 81 25
White and Coored Kid Gloves 374 cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerine Gimps, Braids, Buttons, &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss, Book, Nainsook and other Muslns
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings OF
every style A. TATE,
Penn av., between 10th and 11th SITS.
Sep 2l-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
EoR RENT. the Building now being fin

n
Louisiana avenue, III this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, OF marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, i'll connexon with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions &c. The restau-
rant communicates, both from i'm and out DOORS with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent OF the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory and, if not rented, will be
reserved for a meeting and exhibition ROOM Gas
aud water and all the modern Improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building and
lis position situated in the very heart of the most
business portion OF Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
Apply to or address S. C. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf L, bet. 6 and uh sts Washington
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES

~ We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade. Our stock will be found equal 10 the bcs,
IN the market, in style and quality.
we invite our old customers and gentlemen in
want of Clothing made to order to give ms an early
call.
We have also Ready Made Clothing Of the best
quaiity. Gentlemen not having time TO get them
made, viii find our garments 10 be Of superior
quality in that line.
Furnishing Goods of all kinds. as best cotton
woollen cotton and silk Shirts and Drawers. some
very large and fine, with many other new and do
sirable grades. YOUNG & OREM.
Merchant Tailors and Cothers,
sep 2I-I (m) Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
YotsIs, 9estauraats, guaraing Yausfs.
IRVING HOTEL, Mashington.-The sub

TRYING HOTEL, w WashingtOn.-The sub
i 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 aud elegantly reftted and
refurnished in every department. Having had
charge for long time of French's Hotel, Nor
folk and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
rienced in all the details requisite 10 form Hotel
Of the first class he the public that every
exertion will be made To render the Irving in
every respect deserving of their confidence and
support u. u. FRENCH.
Sen 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
NOAH WALKER & CO.. Marble Hall

Y CIothIng Emporium, broWhs buIIdIng, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
and the public generally that they have in
store a very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles Of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own mandatory. Also, large and well selected
stock Of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &c,
TO 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. (m) Sep 2l-3taw4w
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Periodical. News.
paper, stationery, and Book-selling
EstabliShpant

Otfeon B"'N'mg, Cor"er u street aad PENNSYLVANIA
Arruuc,
From which place he will supply all orders for any
books no matter by whom published, in advance
OF all others, and at publishers prices. :.
Washington publication office Of Harnar's Mag.
azlne, Cooley Ladies Book Graham's Magazine
Putnams Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine
and all the foreign Reviews
4 large and good assortment Of blank book and
everything IN the stationery hne for sale al
JOE SHlLLlNGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, Corner of ~ 81, and penn. av
:, Agent for the New York Herald, Tribune and
Times. Sep 2l-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES

GlRARD FIRE * MARINE, of Philadelphia
Capital. 5000 600.
EQUITABLE FIRE. at London.
Capital. .......... 50 500, 900.
ETNA LIFE, of Hartford, Connecticut
Capital. ............... $50, 600.
NATIONAL LIFE, OF London
Capital. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sc, 500. 900.
ID 1SKS will be taken at iow rates on Buildings,
IL Merchandise, Household Furniture and other
insurable property against loss damage by fire,
situated in Washington, Georgetown. Alexandria,
and in the county. Also, on lives for travelling
and residence in all parts of the world. Persons
wanting insurance will certainly find il TO their in
terest by applying at the Office north side of Penn
syvania avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
MYERLE Il WEBB, Agents.
Sep 22-Gt (m)
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r c. LEwIs,s Life and Fire Insurance


- Office has been removed 10 the new and am
pie rooms, Hall No. 2, in 'Washngton Place east
side of Seventh street, near the General Post Of
tce, where insurances can be effected on as good
terms in the United States.
The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
has capital of over one-and a-hafmilons, declares
and pays dividends annually. All life-members
share alike in proportion 10 their annual premiums.
In eight years there have been paid TO survivors,
through my office, over seventy-five thousand dol
lars. Information and publications gratis.
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company capital
and surplus fund 100000. have acted for this
company about seven years; and all losses have
been honorably adjusted and promptly paid. @
. have associated with me in this department
my son, JOSEPH X. LEWIS; and we have been
appointed agents of the Continental Insurance
Company of New York city, having cash capital
of S500,000.
Some one from the Office will visit any proper.
ty, when desired, in Washington, Georgetown or
Alexandra.
Having SO much indemnity capital, we shall
hope to satisfy all who call.
J. c. LEWIS,
Sep. 2l-6t (m) Superintendent of Agencies
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

i vDREfARE FOh n RAlN1 LA LOOK
Il up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather 10 be repaired, and thus
give him time TO do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is great that the work may
not be well done, nothing is well done that is
done in hurry
Umbrellasfor sale from 371 cents up to ST, COM
prising general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
large assortment of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. D. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
Sen 2l-eotf
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MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL. CAPI-

1Nl tol Hill, Washington, for rent.-The above
Hotel is offered for rent, either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one ofthe
most desirable situations in the city, and excel
lent location for business. Possession may be had
at any time between this and the middle of Octo-
Der next. To gentleman of respectabity des-
rous of keeping hotel, fine opportunity is Of
fered. Application to be made 10 the present pro-
prietor.
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

NEW YORK, May z, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office No. 42
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government
State and city securities bought and sold
Promssory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l--dtf EMANUEL B. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
A RLINGTON HOUSE, ID, between 9th

A and 10Th streets.
The subscriber respectfully begs leave TO inform
his friends and the public generally, that he has
taken and fitted up in the most modern style this
fine house. His bar will be furnished with the
choicest liquors, and his eating saloon with game
and luxuries OF every kind.
He respectfully solcits call from the admirers
of good things.
Sep 2l--tf ISAAC TEN EYCK.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
ID alph Haskins, General Commission Mer-

III chant, Washington, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, south side
References: Hon. j. &. G. Kennedy, Washing
ton; Prof c. c. Jewett, Washington Messrs.
Perry u Bros, Washington; Messrs. Homers Il
Ladd Boston, Mass. Messrs. J. p. Jewett 81 Co,
Boston, Mass; Richard S. Smith Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq, No. 39S Broadway, New York.
Sep 2i-a fm)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

TITY 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 to
sell, as well as all wishing to buy.
Fl. G.. SPALDING,
Office on ID street, one door east of 10th street
Sep 21-
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

rINHE Exilcs-s tale by "Talvi.,
IL Story of Mont Blanc by Alber, Smith
ss22l FRANCK TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
THE STORY Of Mont Blanc; by AIber

II sNifH, Price 30 cents
Inc Eshes-a Tale by Talvi, author OF I" He
losses &c. Pnce one dollar.
i1 sae TAYLOR & MAURYS
SFPN = bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

STEAM Communication betweeen New
~ York and Bremen Bremen Mail Line The
sidewheel steamers Hansa, 1900 tons, and Ger.
mania, 900 tons, will sail as follows
From Nep York Fron Br,,,.y
Germania. September 19 Germania. middle Of
October
Hansa. September 90 Hansa /. ;. August %
Passage from New York TO Bremen: First class.
S100; second class S35
For freight or passage apply TO-
OELRICIIS 81 CO.,
Sep lid SO Broad street N T.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
.rsp7 FOR PINEY POINT, OLD

a!TVF" FOK Fl N Il POINT, OLD
rEEss$eS3%2aas Point and Norfolk.--The Steamer
OCEOLA, having been thoroughly repaired, will,
on tho 9th of July, commence running regularly
To the above places--leavng Washington every
Wednesday and Saturday at o'clock, A. M. Re-
turning leave Norfolk every Meiday and Thurs
day at o'clock, p. M. She will touch regularly
at Piney Point, Old Point, Cone river, and the in
termediate landings on the Potomac for signals or
10 land, and will arrive at Norfolk in time for the
James river boats and for the Southern cars
Passage and fare to Norfolk. ..........S5
Do do Old Point. ........
DO do Piney Point...... .
Sep 2l& JAS. MITCHELL, Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
Steam Mabiaatiaa.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
TIE ships comprising his line are the to7o,oing:
The ATLANTIC -. Captain West
The PACIFIC ........ Captain Nye.
The eAhCIlC-........,.. Captain Luce
Inc BALIlC..-....... Captain Comstock
The ADRlATlC. ....... Captain Grafton
fEA These ships have been built bv
%7t5fT4s. contract expressly for Government
rrSsS&2v service; every care has been ,aken
in their construction, as also in their engines 10
ensure strength and speed and their accommo
datlons for passengers are unequaled for elegance
and comfort,
Price of passage from New York TO Lyerpool
IN first cabin, Sl2o; in second cabin, $40 Exclu-
sive use of extra-sze state rooms, $780, From
Liverpool 10 New York, f30 and f20.
An experienced surgeon attached 10 each ship
No berths can be secured until paid for
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1888 1853
From Neso York From, Lir,,DooL
Saturday. August Wednesday. August 10.
Saturday. August 20. Wednesday. August "a
Saturday. Sept 8. Wednesday. Sept T.
Saturday. Sept. IL. Wednesday,. Sept 81
saturday. October !. Wednesday, October S.
Saturday. October ID. Wednesday. October l9
SATURDAY. .Octob,r % Wednesday. Nov. q
saturday. Nov u Wednesday. Nov. 16.
saturday. NOV 20. Wednesday. Nov. 30.
Saiurday.. Dec. 10 Wednesday. Dec. H.
Saturday. Dec. "a Wednesday. Dec. 23
For freight or passage apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS g. CO.
No. So Wall street, N Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.
Liverpool.
R. G. ROBERTS s. CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
J. MUNROE 81 co.
20 Rue Nore Dame des VICTORIES, Paris.
GEO. II. DRAPER, Hayre
The owners of these ships will not be account.
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie jewelry, pre-.
clous stones, or metals, unless bills Of ladng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
Presseo. Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
NEW YORK &. CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

M FIVV IVNN a CRIIFVK MA STEIAM-
IN ship Line via Nicaragua-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, propre,ors.
Through in advance of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing.
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1900 tons, burthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at o'clock p. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, ! 500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles Of
land transportation. These steamers are unsur.
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information passage al the lowest rates ap-
ply only at tho agency of the company, No. S
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
San OF NJ =
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
FREE EXHIBITION
Gallery of Premium


WHITEHURST'S Gallery of Premium
w Daguereoypes.-Cont the largest
collection of Daguerreoypes in the United States,
consisting OF most OF the public men in the coun-
try and a complete gallery of the United States
Senate, being one of the most attractive exhibitions
TO strangers that can be found in the city.
Also: SrEREoscoPIc DAGUERREoTYPEs, which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
Of Europe and America, lone of the greatest Won
dcrs of the age" They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundity of nature; TO most persons
the effect is startling.
Medals awarded at the Worlds Fair in London:
Maryland Institute, 1S50-5l and so; and premium
AT the Great Fair at Castle Garden, New York.
The highest award silver Medal, at the great
Fair OF the Metropolitan Institute, Washington,
1853.
Likenesses taken equally well in all weathers,
though cloudy is preferred, except for children.
Galleries, Pennsylvania Avenue, between "A
and 9th sts., Washington; New York; Baltimore;
Richmond; Norfolk, Va; Petersburg Va; Lynch
burg. Va; Wilmington, N c. Sen 21
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
PROPOSED DATES OF sAILINa-ls53.

PROPOSED DATES OF sAII.ING-1S53
From New York. From Bremen.
washington. Saturday, Feb. 26. March 25.
hermann Saturday, March 20. April 90.
Washington. Saturday, April 49, May2O
Hermann Saturday, May 81 June II
Washington. Saturday, June lS July Is.
Hermann Saturday, July l6 Aug. 70
Washington. Saturday, Aug. l3 Sept @
Hermann Saturday, Sept TO- Oci. =
Washington. Saturday, Oct s. Nov. d.
hermann Saturday, Nov. s. Dec. 2.
" washington. Saturday, Dec. 8. Dec. 80.
Hermann Saturday, Dec. 81
\. From Southampton to Neac York
Washington. March 80 Washington Sept IA
Hermann. April 81 Hermann. .Oct. u
Washington. May 25 Washington Nov.
Hermann. June 90 Hermann. " Dec. 7
Washington. July 90 Washington Jan. 4
Hermann. Aug. II
PRICE OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO sourHAnp
TON OR BREMEN.
First cabin, main saloon. 500
FIRST cabin, lower saloon. on................... 1903
All letters and newspapers must pass through
the post Office
No bills Of lading will be signed on the day Of
sailing.
An experienced surgeon is attached 10 each
steamer
For freight or passage apply TO
MOLLER, SAND & RIERA,
20 South street, N. Y
G. A. HEINCKEN & CO.. Bremen.
MARTINEAU, CROSKEY & CO.,
Southampton.
WILLIAM ISELIN, Havre.
Ia
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
Sail g0aas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
~U- BALTIMORE AND OHIO Ei.:


Wheeling, and connecting there withthe large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention Of travellers is confidently
directed 10 ITS superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at I. M. and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
(3S0 miles, IN Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. NJ next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. NJ may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland C79 miles3 and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. NJ. and 5 p. NJ daily meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House) nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have Just been completed
tor this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio 10
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 Cincinnat) and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling IN the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part OF the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c., and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexon at Wheeling TO and from those places
baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right TO lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, $lI; TO Louis
vile, $12. r.
Tickets TO be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
VIM PARKER
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
FeA FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND

<S@4gA TVN SVUIHAMPION a N ID
<FSTNs Havre.--The United States Mail
ESsds5 Steamer FRANKLlN,J j. A. Wotton,
commander, will leave for Havre touching al
Southampton, to land mails and passengers, on
Saturday, September q, at 12 O'clock, from Pier
No. 4, North River. Price of passage S12O-
Luggage not wanted during the voyage should be
sent on board the day before sailing, marked 'be-
low" No merchandise will be received on board
after Thursday September 22d. For freight or
passage, apply TO
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON,
Sep 2l--1t Agent SO Broadway, NJ Y.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

YNHOMPSON'S GALLERY is now the
l. favorite place of resort for those who wish
10 procure an accurate likeness at a reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention to each
picture, and guarantees satisfaction or no charge.
fine assortment of fancy constantly on
hand. Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between
A and 9th streets, over Lane Il fuckers.
Son Off
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

A LEXANDER BAKERS date of Va.)
N Potomac House, Pennsylvania avenue, a
few doors east OF 4! street, Washington.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09
rpva !, FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

- s Fort wassinsaonnTsre' vio asDS poundirp 1
81. From Alexandra, IS cents.--hyriving in
Washington at . O'clock, p. M--The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington AT and Alexandra at "a
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. NJ Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches TO call for them will leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker g. Co
Refreshments to bs had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sap 2l~ Captain,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

EaEA NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
@TflM> Southampton United States Mail
Steamers ships comprising
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop al Southampton, both going
and returning.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
r., rrszssszszssEssszsxl CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
ERE2ss:.-~Ses:y and after Thursday, October 9th,
1898, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeably to the following arrange
ment:
train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL O'Clock, A. NJ
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past | O'Clock P. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at a
quarter before O'Clock. p. M.
A train from Culpepper G. A. to Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Cupepper G. H. at
y o'clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandria at l04
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II o'clock
7. NJ, arriving in Culpepper G. H. at AZ o'clock,
r. M. 4
daily stage is running between Gordonsvile
and Culpepper G. H., in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central Routes.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsve. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS so
10 Staunton $500. ............... 90
10 Lynchburg... ............ w
10 MiuuleDurg. w
10 winchester. ......................4 %
Per order: W. B. BROCKETT
Oct 5-tf Agent
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
Esssszzz1 TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
s.ssa..--ss Leave daily, except Sunday, at 6 and
8 A. M, 81 and p. M.
On Sunday at A. NJ and P. M.
The Train at P. NJ is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at all
way stations
Trains at A. M. and 81 p. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and p. NJ. connect West
Trains at q and A. NJ, and p. NJ, connect
East.
Do do do and return l so
do do Annapolis. l 25
Do do do and return l so
The round trip tickets must, in all cases. be pro-
cured at the office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. L. ii. PARSONS,
Sep 2l-tf* Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

Sep. 2i-6t (m) Superintendent of Agencies
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-09

Sep q tf*