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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
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goOks, Statiuarru, &f.


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United States Illustrated, has been commenced
the publication Of a great national work, Of very
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JOE SHILLINGTON
Sep 29--tfx Agent for Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
MAGAzINE.-This number

NJ opens the second volume OF Graham's Mag.
azne for 1888 and We cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and our sub
scribers for the encouragement afforded us 10
perseyere in elevating the literary and pictorial
character the work. The last volume embraced
every variety Of Magazine illustration, and has
furnished TO our readers papers OF ability upon all
the topics of interest which absorb the times and
also series of articles of purely literary char
acter OF higher order than have heretofore been
found IN the monthly Magazines. II shall be our
aim 10 improve Graham still further in these
respects, and by careful attention and enterprise
10 command the public appreciation and support
The NeU Votnmc--commencng with this num-
ber--.wil claim especial attention for the beauty
of its pictorial illustrations Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists to
secure proper variety OF the very best OF all
kinds OF engraving--stecl, inezzotnt, and wood
10 meet the expectations OF our readers; and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington,
JOE SIIILLINGTON.
odeon Building, cor. u st. and Penn. ave.
Sep 29--tfx
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES

IN We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade Our stock win be found equal 10 the best
IN the market, IN style and quality
We invite our old customers and gentlemen in
want OF Clothing made TO orderto give us an early
call '
We have also Ready Made Clothing OF the best
quality. Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, VIII find our garments TO be OF superior
quality in that line.
Furnishing Goods Of all kinds. as best co,,on
woollcn, cotton and silk Shirts and Drawers some
very large and 6ne, with inany other new and de-
sirable grades YOUNG & OREM
Merchant Taiors and Clothiers,
sep ISL tm) Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
Sep 2ltf#
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Periodical. News
paper, Stationery, and Book-seIIing
Establishment.

Odeon Binding, Corner ~ STREE ond Pennsylvania
AreRUe,
From which place he will supply all orders for any
books, no matter by whom published. in advance
OF all Others. and al publishers prices.
Washington publication office Of Harper's Mag
azine, Godeys Ladies' Book. Grahams Magazine
Putnams Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine
and all the foreign Reviews.
A large and good assortment OF blank books and
everything III the stationery line for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Qdeon Building, Corner Of a ST. aud Penn. ay.
Agent for the New York Herald Tribune. and
LINES. Sep 2l-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
NToW Is THE TIME for bargains in Ri.

NOW Is THE TIME for Bargains In Ri
IN bands, Laces, Embroideries, Wishing
to reduce my present stock previous 10 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 part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Do do Bands and Flouncings
Straw Bonnets, from 25 cents to 81
Bonnet Ribands, from 124 10 20 cents yard
Neck, SASH and Cap Rbands, all prices
Dress Caps, SO cents to 81 25
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 371 cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerinc Gimps, Braids, Buttons, &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also Swiss, Book Nainsook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces and Edgings of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av, between 10th and lth SITS.
Sep 21-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
EMANUEL B. HART.
EuNE GROCERIES, Families who ar

LNNE Families who are
IL now returning from the springs, and others
who are about laying in their fall supply of groce
rles, will do well give call before they pur.
chase elsewhere. The following list, in part, oil
fine groceries, which have been laid in at the
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, will be sold at a small advance over cost;
3O chests superior Black Tea, AT so cents pound
at retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea, from
80 cents TO 81 pound
IL hhds. medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar. part at ct cents
33 bags prime old government Java, Mocha and
other CofTees
l6 bbls best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
serving
LOO extra sugar-cured Hams, favorite brands
cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger.
Particular attention is called TO the above Black
lea, al % cents; it is rich in flavor, without the
deieterious effect Of most green tea and warranted
as good as IS generally sold at 81 and 81 Is cents
pound. With large variety of other articles not
named Customers can always be accommodated.
1oods delivered free of charge.
n. M. p. KING,
corner OF and 18th streets and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
TOBACCO AND CICARs,
81 G. LEWIs,s Iife and Fire insurance

II G. LEWIs'S Life and Fire Insurance
u Office has been removed TO the new and am
pie rooms, Hall No. 2, in ''Washington Place." east
side of Seventh street, near the General Post Of
flee, where insurances can be effected on as good
terms in the United States.
The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
has acaptal Overcome and-a-halfmillions, declares
and pays dividends annually. All ife-members
share alike nproportion TO their annual premiums.
In eight years there have been paid to survivors,
through my office, over seventy-fve thousand dol
lars. Information and publications gratis.
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company, capital
and surplus fund 100000. l 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 S500000
Some one from the Office will visit any proper
ty, when desired, in Washington, Georgetown, or
Alexandra.
Having much indemnity capital, we shall
hope TO satisfy all who call
J. G. LEWIS,
Sep. 2l-6t (m) Superintendent ofAgences.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look
I up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather 10 be repaired, and thus
give him time 10 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 37a cents up to Sc, com
prising general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
A large assortment of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. d. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th ste.
Sep 2l-eotf u.AN fea9a s-fstitfts
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
FREE EXHIBITION.

:" "HITEHURST,S Gallery of Premium
w Dagnerreotypes.--Conta the largest
collection of Daguerreotypes in the United States,
consisting of most Of the public men in the coun-
try, and complete gallery of the United States
Senate being of the most attractive exhibitions
to strangers that can be found in the city.
Also: STEREoscoPIc DAGUERREoTYrEs which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
of Europe and America, zone OF the greatest Won
ders of the age" They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundity of nature; TO most persons
the effect il startling.
Medals awarded AT the Worlds Fair in London;
Maryland institute, 1S50-'5l and '52 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. ~ G. Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
atisffllanfous.
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception
As the Preparatory Department Of the Coluin-
ban College, il will continue To preserve the char
acter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation OF n thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence ON the 18th of September, and
close ON the last of June
Terms; Sl2 90 per quarter payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal,
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year. and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col, Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, ofthe Land Office; and Pro-
iessor z. 9. Jewett, of The Smithsonian Institute.
Sen 2I--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in.

DATENT Gas KEGULAIOR.-The In
IL ventor DIR. Kidder) Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of il will be found fully 25 per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. 1t can be so adjusted as 10
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent Of all the fuctua-
tions of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the blush white
color Of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. As
evidence Of its practical utility, it is now in OPP
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. II has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprictors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, desirous to avail
themselves of the economiscr, can obtain all fur
ther information by calling the subscriber, who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store,
and viii give an illustration of it,
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber
South West corner Of OH and ID streets.
Sen 22-2aw.IW
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
u alph Haskins, General Commission Mer-

IN chant, Washington, Pennsylvania avenue
between 9th and 10th streets south side
References: Hon. j. c. G.. Kennedy, Washing.
ton; Prof c., G.. Jewett, Washington; Messrs
Perry a. Bros, Washington; Messrs. Homers a.
Ladd, Boston, Mass; Messrs. J. p Jeweti & Co.
Boston, Mass; Richard s. Smith, Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq, No. 39s Broadway, New York
Sep 24--a m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
YateIs, aestaarants, Boarding Y0uses.
IRVING HOTEL, washington The sub

II KVIN0s HOT1Il, w WasHihstuHs-IHc SUI
/ 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
reiurnished in every department. Having had
charge for long time of French's Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
renced in all the details requisite 10 form Hotel
of the first class, he the public that every
exertion will be made 10 render the Irving in
every respect deserving OF their confidence and
support. ID. d. FRENCH
Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
MOAB wALKER s CO.. Marble Hail

~ Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
anu the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles Of fashionable cut and well
made ran 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.
70 whlch ihey invite the attention ofall those wish
for cash
heep always on hand supply OF servants
clothing. (m) Sep 2I-3tawdw
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14


IN tol Hill, Washington, for rent.-2The 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 an excel
lent location for business. Possession may be had
at any time between this and the middle of Octo-
Der next To gentleman of respectablity desi-
rous of Keeping hotel, fine opportunity is Of
fered. Application 10 be made TO the present pro-
pretor.
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

1ITY 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.
III. G. SPALDING,
Office on d street, one door east of 10th street
Sep 21--
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
4 RLINGToN HOUSE, ID, between 9th

IA aud lUth streets.
The subscriber respectfully begs leave to inform
his friends and the public generally, that ne 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 soicits call from the admirers
of good things.
Sep 2l--tf ISAAC TEN EfCk. L
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange) for the
transaction OF general brokerage business
Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--dtf EMANUEL B.. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
FIRE 3 LIFE INSURANCE. coMPANIEs

GIRARD FIRE a. MARINE, Of Philadelphia.
Capital. $1,000. $500, ,000
EQUITABLE FIRE, at London.
Capital. So, 500, ,000
ETNA LIFE, OF Hartford Connecticut.
Capital. Sl50,000.
NATIONAL LIFE. of London.
Cayitai 81, 500, 900.
u ISKS will be taken at ioac rates on Buildings,
IN Merchandise, Household Furniture, and other
insurabc property against loss or damage by fire,
situated in Washington, Georgetown. Alexandra,
and in the county. Also, on lives for travelling
and residence in all parts of The world. Persons
wanting insurance will certainly find it 10 their in
terest by applying at the Office north side Of Penn
sylvania avenuc, between A and 9th streets.
MYERLE ~ WEBB, Agcats
Sep 22--6t (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
aaiI aaaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
~T~~ BALTIMORE AND OHIOfx.

sT~~ ~SBALTIMORE AND OHIOfyr.
"a Railroad, from Baltimore to a.
Wheeling, andconnectng there iththelarge, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio; and the Stages TO 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 excellento 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 u
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
al p. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
(3o0 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at 2 or 3 p. M next day; or
passengers leaving Baltimore at 8 A. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles0 and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and 5 p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington june
tion, (better known the Relay House) nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the union Line, which have just been completed
for this ronte, form a daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
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 to CincinnatD 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 a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion 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 lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, Sill; TO Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets to be had Of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
VIM PARKER, Il
Sep 2l--dtfM General Supe rintendent
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
,I,HE STORY OF Mont Blanc: by Alber,

j SsiiTH, Price 50 cents
The Exiles-a Tale by Talvi, author Of q He.
loiSe," &c. Price one dollar.
For sale at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Sep2l Bookstore, near 9th street.