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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Ps,petaity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient
Fund, January 1, 1851, s3O6,O29 OF.

oice In Washington City, ST. and Penn
System cash, dividends cash, no scAp eand credits
the value Of which none can tell, beca6se 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-
sequently on settlement day is never reduced; on
the contrary, increased thereby holders of policies
never disappointed. More than this, policies in
force of Two years standing, for life, will at any
time be purchased upon surrender, and e-fourth
10 two-thirds of the whole amount of premiums
paid TO the Office returned in cash See prospec-
fuses. CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary. S. r. CRAw-
PoRp, president. PLINY SMITH, actuary.
J. E. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City.
JOHN RICHARDS, NJ. D., Med. Adviser,
Duvars building, Penn. avenue, near AZ ST.
Oct 25-dlm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
MisttIIanf0ns.
BRANCH or sTATIONERs, HALL,
Nos III aud | 10 Pearl street, Nsp York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF

are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks TO the trade that can 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
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 colorcd papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C.. with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes Of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
1lth ST., 6 doors north Of Penn. avenue
Oct. 4--ly& (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDIToR's OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,

y n + s.
TTfHAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
tated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts respectively, of their
quarterly pay. II was established TO accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities, in
advance of the regular and slower process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply TO one draf per
route from each contractor for the tchols amount,
(deducting fnes collections, Nc.,) Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood as to be supposed to allow any
number OF drafts and for any amount not exceed
ingin the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation flor
il was never anything morc) has thus been made
to embarrass materially the business Of this Office
forced upon it the settlement Of the prirate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with qnasi sanction OF
this office, species of paper currency unauthor-
ICED by the laws.
II not unfrequently occurs, too that this Office is
exposed to great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness Of the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice to contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day Of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment in this office. This
draft should state upon its face, that is the only
one for tho quarter aud the route lboth 10 be spec-
hed)o which it is drawn and the signataeys there
to should be atestad BY the postmaster at the place
ohers 1t may be drawn and one other scit,ess; and
each assignment thereof should Be attested 6y trco
icunrsscs.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor ofthe Treasury for The
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
Stem Nabiaati0n.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
Ire ships eomprasing this line are the toAo,cine
The ATLANTIC $3.50. Captain West.
Ihe PACIFIC .......... Captain Nye.
g The iAhCIlC.. ......... Captain Luce.
The BALIlC.....-.-....C Captain Comstock.
The ADRIATIC..... Captain Grafton.
&EA These ships have been built by
XEZfk6 contract expressly for Government
in their construction also in their engines. TO
ensure strength and speed and their accommo
dations for passengers are unequaled for elegance
and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Livernoo
in first cabin, Sl20; in second cabin, $40. Exclu
sive use of extra-size state rooms, $780, From
Liverpool to New York, ESQ and f2O
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berths can be secured until paid for
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1853 1853.
From New York. From Liperpool
Saturday. August 6 Wednesday. August 10.
Saturday. August 20. Wednesday. August "a,
Saturday. Sept. g. Wednesday. Sept. T.
Saturday. Sept. H. Wednesday. Sept 81.
Saturday.. October /. Wednesday. October S.
Saturday. October Is Wednesday. October g, ,
Saturday. .Octob'r 90. Wednesday. Nov g.
Saturday. Nov. IL. Wednesday. Nov. l6
Saturday. Nov. 26. Wednesday. Nv. 30.
saturday. Dec. TO- Wednesday. Dec. H.
Saturday,. Dec. "a Wednesday. Dec. g.
For freight or passage apply TO
EDWARD X. COLLINS & co.
No. So Wall street. NJ VI
BROWN, SHIPLEY & co.
Liverpool.
R. G. ROBERTS & CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
]. MUNROE a. co.
26 Rue Notre Dame des Victories, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre
The owners of these ships will NOT be account-
able for gold silver, bullion specie ewelry, pre-
CiOuS stones. metals unless hills of loJ,nr
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly ON
IL hand good stock OF wel-made account
books, and manufacture to order, At short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their atock Of paper and stationery articles com.
prise everything desirable in counting-room or
Office American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses. .l -f1s[
Bill heads, cards, circulars, ac., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE d Co.
lid street, ID door north OF Penn. Ay.
Branch Of Stsfionsrs Hall, ia and I76 Pear
street, New York Nov. e--ff
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
Aw NoTICE-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER,

IL late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved 10 Washington 10 practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of The
United States, the courts of the District Of Coum
bia, and attend TO any professional business con
6ded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon Richard Moncure, Hon. G. g. Samues,
Hon. G. II. Lee, of the Court Of Appeals o.
Virginia
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21--lyeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
RI. rszssxzz=zs. CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
RI. EsEzz.ga CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
EsSe2 and after Thursday, October 9th,
1883 daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road agreeably to the following arrange
ment. 3F
A 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 quarter
past | o'clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at q
quarter before o'clock. p. M.
train from Culpepper c. A. TO Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper c. H. nj
a o'clock, A. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at l0a
o'clock A. NJ.
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
7. NJ, arriving in Culpepper c. II. at AZ o'clock,
P. M.
daily stage is running between Gordonsve
and Culpepper c. H., in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central Routes.
THROUGH TICKETS.
10 Gordonsville. "a so
10 Lynchburg... ..................... 90
10 winchester. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf ~ Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

1 WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
esaHzza TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
g1R..N1g Leave daily, except Sunday, at 8 and
s A. NJ, 81 and P. M.
On Sunday at 8 A. M, and P. M.
The Train at p. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay; the others at all
way stations. sag
Trains at 8 A. M. and 81 p. NJ, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at 9 and A. M, and s p. NJ, connect
East.
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. 81 rs
Do do do and return / so
Do do Annapolis. / Is
Do do do and return 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. T. H. PARSONS,
Sep 2l-tfx Agent
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THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; . chron-

ature, and the stage, embcllished with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, Al No. Park Place, New York. John Rich.
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct l2$
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MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF NEW YORK,

Capital 100000, paid In and securely
invested.
A. A. ALFORD, PRESIDENT.
Among its directors are Ambrose c. Kingsand,
Sas G. Herring, George d. Phelps, John p.
Brown, Edwin d. Morgan. Myndert Van Schaick
and other substantial men Of New York.
lnsuranccs made upon the most favorable terms.
G. b. ADAMS, Agent,
Office 9Th street, opposite the Patent Office
Oct l6-eolm tml
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

A LExANDER BAKERS date Of Val
IA Potomac House, Pennsylvania avsuns, q
tew doors east OF n rreet, Washington.
Ssp21--u
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

GTEAM Communication betweecn New
~ York and Bremen. Bremen Mail Line. The
side-wheel steamers Hansa, 1900 tons, and Ger
mania, l,600 TONS will sail as follows:
Sf From Ne1 York. From Bremen,
Germania. September 10 Germania. !. middle
October.
Hansa September 90 Hansa I. !. !. Angus,
Passage from New York to Bremen: First class
500; second class, $35
For freight or passage apply to.
OELRICHS & CO.,
Sep 2l--td SO Broad street. NY
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
EaEs FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND

<aEl4s Havre--Thc United States Mail
E1Z Steamer FRANKLIN J. A. Wotton,
commander, will leave for Havre, touching at
Southampton, TO land mails and passengers, on
Saturday, September "a, at l2 O'Clock, from Pier
No. 4, North River Price Of passage $l2O.-
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
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON,
Sep 21-1t Agent, SO Broadway, N. Y
NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA STEAM
IN ship Line via Niearagua.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors
Through in advance Of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing.
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 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 burihen, 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 or passage at the lowest rates ap
ply only at the agency of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Sen 2f-tf
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NEW YORK. BREMEN. a

80 NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
SxSt&4e Southampton United States Mail
Steamers-The ship, comprising
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
= .T- : ALEXANDRIA AND WASH-

~T- ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
.slEasf7 sasSi21s ington Boat-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf. The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, 12, 24 4, and 81 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandria at 8, 10, IL, 24, q, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at o, II, II, 3, a, and 81
o'clock. m
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep 2l-tf* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

To BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
Il Medium, DENY, and nat-cap papers. for sale
BY COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
llth ST., six doors north Of Penn avenue.
Branch OF Stationers' Hail. 174 and 176,
80, Pearl street, New York.
n B.--Orders received for book-binders' mate
Ian. L.1a (m) Oct. lift
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
/. IL FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
n Fort Washnrfon-Earar roaiNd frin.

uEggfzs5i e Fort Washington.-Fare,r round trip.
81. From Alexandra, rs cents.--Arrttsng ~
Washington al 3 o'clock, p. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON win make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at and Alexandria at %
O'Clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat At 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches TO call for them will loAvo
their names with Geo. a. Thomas Parker & Co
Refreshments to be had on board tho boat.
3 JOB CORSON,
Sep 2l* stas Csptas
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

IN WashingtoD.--The Thirty-sccond Annua
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourti
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
is HE A MECHANIC:

Yes, but we'll be bound to say he will
make more agreeable companion, a more
kind friend, and more affectionate husband
than multtudes whose soft hands and deli
cate faces tell plainly that they have nothing
TO do with labor. To be sure, his dress is
not costly, and he has no money to spare
to waste at theatres and puppet shows
Secure him, young lady, if you can, and let
who will be gallanted by tops and fashions
bles. That man may not be able at present
to make so fine an appearance as the sons of
his wealthy noighbors, but eventually, if he
continues to be steady, honest, and industri-
Gus, he will outshinc them all. A score of
years hence, you would not exchange him for
one of them, with the whole world in the bar
gain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
GOOD AND BAD NEWS.

The news of defeat killed Philip V.
Gallo, Diagorus, and Shphoclcs died of Joy
at the Grecian Games.
The door keeper Of Congress expired on
hearing of the surrender of CORVALLIS.
One Of the Popes died ofan emotion Of the
ludicrous. on seeing bis monkey robed in pom
tiicals and occupying the chair of state
Legrave, the young Partisan. died whenhe
heard that the musical prize for which he had
competed was adjudged to another
Eminent public speakers have often died
in the midst of an impassioned burst of elo-
qaence, or when the deep emotion that pro-
duced it had suddenly subsidized
Muly Moloch was carried upon the field Of
battle in the last stages Of an incurablo dis
ease; upon seeing bis men give way, be rail-
lied bis panic stricken troops. rolled back the
tide Of battle, shouted victory, and died
The case Of Hill, in New York, is fresh in
the memory of all; he was apprehcnded for
theft taken before the police, and though in
perfect health, mental agony forced the blood
from bis nostrils. and he was carried out dead.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04


1858. Harvard College founded at Cambridge
1859, First Printing Press in Am. Colonies.
1895, Rice first cultivated in S. Carolina.
1904, The frst Am Newspaper published
ITO, First Post Office in America. at N. J..
l7l9. First Phila. Newspaper published.
1920, Tea begins to be used in n. England
l725. First N. Y Newspaper published.
1888. First Lodge of Freemasons in America
l764. First Medical School in Am, Colonies,
1774, Boston streets first lighted with lamps.
1871, First American bank was instituted.
1892. First American IA gun ship built.
1884, First Bishop in the U. consecrated
1884. First American voyage TO China.
1900, First Cath Bishop in U. s. consecrated
1890. First Census of the U. Stated taken.
1871, First Quarto Bibles printed 10 the US.
1871, U s. Mint established at Philadelphia
1896, First Turnpike corporation in Mass
1894, Nliddlesex. first large canal. completed
1907, Steamboats, first used on the Hudson.
1908, First Theological Seminary in the Y. 8.
1911, First Steamboat run ON the Mississippi
1916. First Electri, Tel for conveying news.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
SOCIAL HAPPINESS.

Heads Of families have in their own custo-
dy, to an extent not generally appreciated.
the happiness of the circles over which they
rreside--the little kingdom ia which they
reign. II parents be bad. their children will
be bad also Bad husbands make bad wives
Bad wives make bad husbands. Bad en-
ployers make bad servants The misery of
domestic circles and the arrangement and
miscarriage Of many private enterprises, and
more frequently the result Of habitual petu-
lence or unbridled passion, than the want Of
capacity for Ere side enjoyment. or qualitica-
ton for success 10 the business Of life. Equa-
nimity is the true secret Of happiDess--the
secret Of power in family government--the
secret Of successful direction to enterprise, in
any worldly pursuit Hurry. Impotence, i'll
temper. destroy respect break down author
ity. and play the mischief generally. How
delightful to meet the smiles Of loving wife
and sweet children with grim frown. How
sHetA W tcpti bbSiE ducce1bHate cdTtcctS Will
the coarse and angry words Of ungovernable
temper! How wise, how philosophical. to
bring in the clouds, difficulties, disappoiut
mcnts, perplexities and anxieties Of business
the war and strife. and injustice Of the
outer world to sweeten the joys of the family
circle! Men keep out BY thick walls the
chilly damps Of autumn the piercing cold Of
winter-they shelter with care their loved
ones from the burning beat Of summer-th they
make their homes attractive by the tasteful
conveuiencies Of modern invention They
have the power to keep away unpleasant ac-
quaintances bar ont even the Sheriff from
encroachments upon their castled rights
But, too often for hErnan peace. the devil OF
contention is dragged in on Turkey carpets
tile sour aud bitter fieads Of i'll temper nes-
tie on cushioned seats, and drive the sun.
shine Of prosperity away from our dwellings,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
A DANDY ANSWER.


An amusing colluquy came off recently at
the supper table, on board one Of our East
ern steamers, between Boston exquisite.
reeking with hair oil and cologne, who was
demming' the walters and otherwise as
suming consequential airs, and a raw iona.
than who sat by bis side, dressed in home
spun
Turning to lis vulgah' friend. the former
pointed his jeweled finger, and said
!" Buttah. sab ~
~ see it IS cooly replied Jonathan.
!. Bu,tah. sab, says fercely repeated
the dandy.
/" | know it--very good--a FIRST rate arti-
Gle. prosokingly reiterated homespun.
Buttah, tell you. thundcfed the ex-
quisite. in still louder tones, pointing with
slow, unmoving finger. and scowlng upon BIS
neghbor as If be would annihilate him.
Well, gosh all Jerusalem, what of it r.
now yelled the Down Easter, getting bis dan
der up in turn" yer didn't think | took i
for lard. did yer o.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
WHAT is A FOP:

The fop is complete specimen Of an OUT
side philosopher. He one-third collar, one-
sixth patent leather, one-fourth stick, and
the rest gloves and hair. As to his remote
ancestry there is some doubt, but it is now
pretty well understood that he is the son of
tailor's goose. Nevertheless such men are
useful. If there were no tadpoles there
would be no frogs. They are not 50 entirely
to blame for being devoted to externals.--
Paste diamonds must have a splendid setting
to make them sell. Only it does seem a
waste of material to put five dollars worth
of beaver ON FIVE cents worth Of brains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04

nlSg~The following items will be found nse
full to our farmers for the purpose Of learning
the number Of bushels Of unmeasured grain
contained in grainery; and also ready
method for the measurement Of land. They
are worth preserving.
To reduce solid feet to inches g. Multiply
the number Of solid feet by 40, and divide the
product by Sc: the quotient viii then be the
number OF bushels.
Explanation. - As one bushcl contains
2,l50 ? 5 inches. one solid foot is As 56ths
Of bushel
This is a rule which, being great practio i
utility, and constant application, ought to be
committed to memory,
To lay of a square acre. Measure 200
feet on each side, and you viii have the guam
tity to al. inch
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
FEMALE rsrLurNcE AND ErERcr.

| have noticed. says Washington Irving.
that married man falling into misfortune is
more apt to retrieve bis situation in the world
than single one, chiefly because his spirits
are suftened and relieved by domestic en-
dearments and self respect kept alive by
finding that. though all abroad be darkness
and humiliation, yet still there is little world
Of love at home. Of which he is monarch
whereas single man is apt to run TO self
neglect and waste to fall to ruin ike de-.
serted mansion for want Of inhabitants.
hive often had occasion 10 mark the fortituda
with which women sustain tho most over
whelming reverses Of fortune Those disas-
ters which break down the spirit Of man and
PROSTATE him in the dust, seem to call forth
all the energies Of the softer sex and give
suth intreridity and elevation 10 their char
acter that a. times isarproactes tosablimity.
Nothing can BE- more touching than to be-
hold soft and tender female. who had been
all weakness aud dependence, and alive to
every trivial roughness. while sreading tho
prosperous path Of life, suddenly rising n
mental force to be comforter and supporter
Of the husband under misfortunes. abiding
with unshrinking irmness the Interest blast
Of adversely.