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Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

II 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 30 great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 37i cents up TO 80, com.
prising a 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 aud 18th ste.
Sep 2l--eotf
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ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collins
VI 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 TO the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting bus-
ness.
They will also furnish parties at distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
of government
Charges will be moderate.
REFEREScES
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 HI. Caustin.
w. C. Riddell, State Department.
Office on street. Immediately opposite Winder's
Building, Washington, ID. e.
Sep 2S-6mod&w.
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MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF NEW YORK,
Capital 100000, paid in and securely
!. i.,xr tod !. ! J

A. A. ALVORD, PRESIDENT.
Among its directors are Ambrose G. Kingsland,
Silas G. Herring, George ID. Phelps, John P.
Brown, Edwin d. Morgan, Myndert Van Schaick,
and other substantial men Of New York.
Insuranccs made upon the most favorable terms.
c. B. ADAMS, Agent,
Office 9th street, opposite the Patent Office.
Oct 16-eolm (m) ,
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NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. Steer,
In Washington Place, Hh street, is now open
ing superior stock Of Gentlemen's Goods which
il will give him great pleasure to show 10 all his
patrons and to the public. In addition to 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,
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally.
Sep 2l-3tawif2w (m)
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,

Nos 174 and 176 Pearl street. NeU York
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers Of
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
ected 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, denny medium royal, sup. royal /;
American and English drawing papers; plain, EN-
bossed, and colored cards. card, perforated, Bris.
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, DC. with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes Of every descrip-
tion. COLLINS. BOWNEo q W.
1Ith st., doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
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TITO CONSUMERS OF GAS.--Read the fol-
III lowing certificate from one of our citizens who
has had one of kdders Patent Gas Regulators
fitted up in his establishment, and observe the
saving effected by its use:
GADsBYs HOTEL, October 81, 1853.
81 have been using Kidder's Regulator in my
hotel for the last six weeks, and during that time
/ am confident have saved in money 25 per cent.
over the amount paid for the same time last year,
and believe my light is quite good as before
using it, and do feel confident that il is decided
saving 10 the consumers of gas
aW, GABSBY."
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent
E. M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
Southwest corner of 9th and ID sts.
Nov 4-Gt 8 (m)
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TRYING HOTEL. washington.-The sub
NTEw GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.

IN Our stock at present is full, and of the best
nd newest styles, both Of goods 10 make TO order
and Of garments already made.
Il is our purpose 10 keep none but the best
quality of goods, Of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made as good
as bespoke work, and at less prices.
Also constant and good supply of fine Shirts,
of good cut and make woolen, cotton and silk
Undershirts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and good articles for gentemen's use.
YOUNG 81 OREM,
Merchant Taors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel
Nov 3-2wif (k)
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TOHN w. McMATH, Attorney and Coun-
q seIlor at Law, Solicitor IN Chancery, and Nota
ry Public Mackinac, Michigan.
Eay- All business entrusted with him will be
done with care and dispatch Business OF the Up
per Peninsula will receive prompt attention.
Oct. 14--tf.
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GENERAL AGENCY. Y.--CHARLES E.
NJ WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, continues his agency for the prosecution OF
claims against the government. He will attend
to the procuring of pensions--revolutionary and
invalid bounty land warrants extra pay arrear-
ages of pay, as well as the adjustment Of post
masters and contractors accounts al the Post OF
flee Department; also all other matters requiring
an attorney at the seat Of government. An expe-
rience of some years affords him good facilities for
prompt attention to all business entrusted to his
care, and its satisfactory adjustment
References given, If necessary, in any State Of
the Union. Nov. 6-dtfxcp
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<rEW FALL STYLES or GENTLE-

IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CHARLES II.
LANE has just returned from New York and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Sc, together with all
other articles usually found in frst-class estab-
hshment
The public are respectfully invited TO call and
examine my stock, which will be cheerfully ex-
hibited TO all 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 @
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.-A STEAMBOAT FOR SALE.--
The propeller PENNSYLVANIA 25
aorse power, new engine and boiler, in complete
order, carrying 90 tons, or 5000 bushels of grain
sofiered at private sale. The boat is suitable for
sither canal or river navigation, and will answer
Sel for towing.
Apply 10 G. A. SAGE, corner Of lst street, east,
(; street. Capitol Hill Sep21--3t
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Yarbnars, Ginbare, 1t.

rAS FIXTURES.-The subscriber has on
NJ hand, and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory of Cornelius, Parker x CO., Phila-
,dephia, large and handsome collection Of chan
deers, brackets pendants, &c. embracing all their
new patterns, which he will dispose of at the man.
ufacturer's retail prices. Those in want of gas
fixtures will find il to their interest TO call and
anime patterns and prices before purchasing.
G.. w. BOTELER,
Sep 24-eod2m. Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

X A. WATSON, Marble and Brown Stone
NJ. Yard, Massachusetts, avenue, between 4th
and 5th Streets Washington city, d. G. Marble
Mantles and Monuments, Tomb and Head-stones.
kent constantly on hand. All building work fur
nshed at the shortest notice and moderate prices
Oct Sim (m)
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TO CAPITALISTS.
MOST VALUABLE PROPERTY Is Of.

IN fered al private sale, consisting Of few build
ing lots in square 6sS, on Capitol Hill fronting the
capitol square, south side, Immediately next to the
extension. ae
This truly desirable property holds out TO per-
sons seeking investments the greatest induce.
menfs, and, its location considered will be dispos-
ed of at most reasonable prices Title unques-
toned, and property unincumbered.
For further information, as to terms, &c, apply
at this Office. g5t i,F
I,t
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YTlHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
icle of the turf agriculture, field sports, liter
atlre, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct 12* sg4 t#& ".& aat
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r ARGEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE
IL Collection of Furniture I'M Washington.
. One splendid Parlor set, in brocatelle.
Extra do in crimson.
Lolling Sofa in hair cloth, handsome and cheap.
Everything in the Cabinet line on hand and
made 10 order.
Corner Etageres and straight Lay Wardrobes.
Dressing Bureaus, large Library Bookcases,
.. in walnut
Large excelsior Mattresses, and hair, made
TO order.
Louis XIV Chairs in brocatellc.
Ladies' Escretoircs. On hand, at my Ware
house, on ilth street, near Pennsylvania avenue
WM. Mel CRIPPS.
Nov 5--eotmif
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A CAR D..


Late Of WiVards Hotel
Respectfully informs his friends and the public
generally, that he has leased for term OF years,
the well known hotel on capitol hill kept by ].
Casparis, esq. The same is now being repaired
and refurnished in the most modern style, and will
be opened for the reception of guests on or about
the 20th Of November-due notice will be given
Washington. d. c., Oct 4S--tf
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NATIVE WINES have Just received
IN from Messrs. Longworth Il Zimmerman,
of Cincinnati, the following pure native grape
wines:
30 boxes sparkling Catawba
80 do. dry do.
20 do. ladies'. or sweet wine
cask superior Catawba brandy.
100 baskets pure Champagne, of my own i'm
portation, landing now in New York, by packet
South America, from Havre.
B. JOST,
Pennsylvania avenue, between nth and
18th sts agent for the above wines.
Nov. 9-eod3t (m)
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rrARRIE MANTLEs.-Marble works.-

MARBLE EMANTLES.-Marble 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, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, So 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 E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct 9-6m. (m)
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r ITHOGRAPHY.--Thc undersigned have,
/ 4 in connexion with their establishment ith-
ographic printing Office, aud prepared TO exc
cute orders for checks, promssory notes, drafts.
bills of exchange circulars, &c.
Specimens can be seen on application AT the
store. COLLlNS, bOWNE, q W.,
llth ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue,
Branch of Stationers' Hall, III and lie,
Oot. lift tm) Pearl street New York
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

GTOVES.--We have just received new
y supply OF the latest patterns of stoves, of var-
GUS kinds, among which are to be found the Morn
ing and Evening Star cooking stoves, for wood and
coal also, the Morning Star parlor stove, for coal
open front. WOODWARD & GUY,
No. A. north side Pa. av, bet. 10th and 1lth sts
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

CRYSTAL PALACE.-MR. LA HOCHE,
~ being obliged TO return TO Paris at the end of
the present month, has the honor to inform the
visitors to the Crystal Palace that he, has reduced
the prices Of his goods, and purchasers may make
lower floor, at the right of the Sixth Av, entrance,
courts l2 and 13.
Sept 30-eodtN20
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STOVES! STOVES! STOVESMi
". NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-iron

IN n. NAfLOK, Copper, I'm, Sneet.lrOn
IL and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, inyires the
attention of all who are in want of Stoves to one
Of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, Of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
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 materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment OF
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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UNITED STATES IIFE INSURANCE..
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and P7Pctuity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient.
Fund, january 4, 1851, ssO6.O29 Oh.

Uhce IN WhHhnRUoH CITY, cfHor 7 b. Hu foHH
System cash, dividends eask no scrip and credits,
the value Of which none can tell, because not con-
yertible; but cash premiums, cash dividends, and
losses paid in cash is the system of this Office All
its operations are in cash. the amount insured con-
sequently 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 in cash. See prospec-
fuses. CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary 5. r. CRAw.
FORD, president. PLINY SMITH. actuary.
]. E. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City.
JOHN RICHARDS, NJ. d. Med. Adviser,
Duval's building, Penn. avenue, near "a ST.
Oct 25-d1m
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TINE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
u hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture 70 order at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in acounting-room or
Office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notaral
presses
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
11th street, Cd door north of Penn Av.
Branch of Stationers Hall, lH and 176 Pearl
street New York. Nov. S--tf.
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MisffIIame0as.
BOVINE 8 CO., nth street

HOLLlNS, BOVINE 81 CO., Iith street,
" I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies, writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's, bankers note cases. slates pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills of
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
foios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders seal presses, pass and copy
books penknves, backgammon boards, wax, wa
iers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir.
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
@tsf l74 and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nn,,E E-tf "
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SHIRTS. sHIRTs,! sHIRTs!!.


SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS!!!
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
NJ tied, being wholly manufactured by our arts-
ans and seamstresses, on the premises of the pro-
prietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
Der Of our citizens induces the advertiser 10 in.
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him call, feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cnt
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case None but the most compe-
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee for the excellency and durability Of the work.
A splendid assortment Of Shirts, Collars, Bo-
SONS, Cravats, Handksrchiefs, Suspenders, &c,
constantly on hand.
VIM. II. FAULKNER,
s. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov 6-eo1y. (m) opposite U. s. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

nRS. e. III. & J. A. CARMICHAEL have
j this day associated themselves in the practice
Of medicine. Their Office is on Pennsylvania av-
enue, north side between 18th and 18th streets.
Sen 29--lmd
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YUyRY A BOTTLE OF THE CATALAN
Tricopherous.n s.n--It is warranted TO be an in
falble remedy for strengthening and restoring the
hair Sold at 25 cents bottle at Henry Seitz's
Cigar store, corner of Penn. avenue and a
street. south side. Oct IL
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.

PROFESSIONAL CARD.
nRS. n. q 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.
DIR. JAMES HUNTER will visit, during the
winter, JACKSONVILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE, and the
principle resorts for invads the southern coast.
Residence and Office, 18th street, between G
and II streets (m) Sep Oily
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

MANTELS, IRON RAILINGS, AND
Qyl Spring Mattresses. The Mantels 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 are not injured by coal
gas, smoke, or acids. AT the north they are be
coming extensively used, and give perfect salts
faction.
Builders and others wishing TO purchase are re
quested to call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs TO match the Mantes, Of the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Railings
Will be kept constantly on hand variety OF
patterns, for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, a new article, far
superior to anything of the kind now in use.
r. HASKINS Agent,
Penn. avenue, south side, near 10th street.
Oct 19-1m (mi
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Thomas Brown, .. ~. winter,
OF V,parNA OF Pennsylvania.
TIME UNDERSIGNED offer their services
10 prosecute claims of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government. -
Office on l4th street, opposite Wilard,s Hotel.
Sep eft BROWN & WINTER.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
q mnsfmtnts.
WILL SOON OPEN,
RISLEY'S VARIETIES.

(L.as Iron HaR)
THIS beautiful and prominent building is now
i being elegantly fitted up for the production OF
POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS,
to afford the citizens Of Washington a place of
amusement where comfort combined with good
taste can always be found.
corps OF performers have been selected for
this season, whose combined talent will far sur
pass any heretofore known in this city
Oct 26-2wd
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

TAMES SKIRVING, MANUFACTURER
81 Of Stoves and rates, Sheet-Iron, Copper and
Tin Ware, and Hot-Air Furnaces, southeast cor
ner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth ST.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

T ETTER AND FOOLSCAP PAPERS,
j ruled and plain, from 81 rs to 81 SO per ream,
for sale by COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
llth ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue,
Branch Of Stationers' Hall, IA and l76,
Oct. lift (m) Pearl street, New York.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

DLANK BOOKS, LEDGERS, JOUR-
ID NAILS, DAY-BooKs &c.. for sale from the
shelves, or made to order by
COLLINS, BOVINE G CO.,
llth ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue,
Branch of Statoners' Hall, lH and l76,
Oct. lit lml Pearl street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-05
Our Nashville Correspondence.
NASHVILLE, November %, 1876

NASHVILLE, November 70, 1893.
Uncle Tom Cabin ut the South Treatment of
Sldvei, &c.
II Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe or any CT her I'll
lowers, had witnessed, az ! did, the departure Of
Colonel Acklen and his family from his estates oppo
site Red River Landing, the other day, the world
would have other themes and subjects to feed NOR
bid appetite for cruelties and crimes besides the
bondage and misfortunes of the poor blacks.
Colonel Acklen is very large planter in Louisi
ana, and the owLer oil eigh or niue hundred people
Of color, who are happy, sontenfed AMI Intelligent
As his family came to the boat some three or four
hundred OF these people followed well dressed aad
clean, displaying much feeling and offe t3n a.
have evLI witnessed As the boat left the shore
they waved their hats and hanjkercbiefs aud
shouted farewell as far o. we could hear them. +
noticed Cooue Acklen himself shake hand. with
them ano talk to them before the boat showed or
and afterwards saw him on the gusri Of the boat,
Biz every feature strongly expressive 0! his regret 10
parting from them.
felt some curiosity to know this man, ard to talk
with him, so upon the first opportunity adiresst d
myself to him; AID finding nIm pleasant aud sfabIe
gel1:a much Information ia regard ~ las xea: