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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
A Trio of IongbOws.

Some of our "river men are not slow coaches
in telling long yarns. During these low water
times, the river folks have but little to do else
than sample fluids and solids whittle, smoke,
and spin yarns. About dozen of wellknown
river captains, pilots, etc., congregated in front
- t'other day, when one led off with saying:
"Capt. Mac, Numbering cool morning"
'.Cool" says Mac "don't begin to be. Why,
boys, I've seen the weather so cool up the Mis-.
souri, that when / and Bob Graham got in n
skiff to cross the river, norther swept down
stream and the water began to chill" Pull
says |, Bob, stick in your paddle, it's going to
freeze
Its freezing says Bob
pull " says |; and the ice began to get thick
as window glass, atore we got ten yards out in
the river. Pull says /, 'Bob;' but, Lord
massey, boys, before we got ten rods further, the
ice was thick as a beefsteak, and though Bob
and | kept breaking up the ice and pushing
boat, it got so ahead of US, that we dropt the
skiff; she was froze in; we got out on the ice,
and run like -, to get ashore before zee .troze
to death!'
"Not so very cold that war mt, nuther," says
weather-beaten pilot; ''now, there's Jimmy
Gilfllian and | once were driving a flock of
sheep across a big prairie, near the Illinois
river about the time we got half way across
prairie, one Oh them nOTlH NlluS sweep uOWn
upon us, the sheep huddled together, we found
we were about TO freeze, SO We takes to our feet
fand runs about two miles 10 woods, where we
started fire and laid up for the night 1t was
awful cool--a ieller would roast one side to
the FIRE and freeze on t'other. Well, sirs, next
morning we goes ont to the sheep; they were
all huddled up together; We commenced start
ing EN- up, none Of 'em would move, and, by
thunder and Goliah, we found em all dead.
tSoze fast together all IN a lump"
''That sheep story said a.well.known river.
man. who, with dirk-knife, was giving the
finishing touches to white.pine dolphin, 'is
some it is cold on the prairies now and then;
but can tell you of cool snap once knew
in the dead Of summer time, out here in Shelby,
Kentucky"
| "Cool snap in the dead Of summer, SAID sew
eral of the slightly incredulous.
"Why, yes, you see we were out harvesting;
the frogs were mighty thick around there, and
! il came on to freeze and blow 50 iii ten minutes
that the ground got as hard as ever YOU see it
| in the middle of winter. WE'LL the frogs were
so suddenly took BY the cold snap that they
were frozen in the mud afore they could get their
heads under, and we walked over an acre lot
and kicked off the heads of more than ten thou.
sand frogs frozen in that way T.
A bystander volunteered to treat the crowd
he did it and---sloped.- Columbian,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo Mo

N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halEpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C., of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
fces which may require the aid of an agent ator-
ney His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. f. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
- ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

n '
VI Store.-The subscriber desires TO call the at.
tenton of fhousekeepers and others his large and
well selected stock Of housekeeping articles, EN-
bracing almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined TO sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
Of the eastern cities.
His stock at present consists, in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in dinner Dessert Tea, and Toilet Sets.
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses.
Bronzed iron Hat-racks Standards. Androns,
Tenders, Candelabras. &c, Shovels and Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Grandoles, Hall Lamps.
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors.
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesticks,
Urns, &c.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns.
Chafng Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses. :.-.s
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes,
Woodware, Cooking Utensils. &c
With a magnificent collection Of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as.
sortment of House Furnishing Goods ever offered
for sale in this city.
C. w. BOTELER,
Sen ol-2aw6w .." . ~ K. Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
The Tomb of Harrison.
AT NORTH BEND, ONO.

General Harrison died at the city Of Wash
ington only one month after his inauguration.
The funeral took place at the seat of govern.
ment, on the of 7th April, and was attended
by an immense concourse Of people from Bal
timore, Alexandria. Richmond Philadelphia,
and other places. The civic and military pro-
cession was large and imposing, occupying two
miles in length. The funeral service of the
Episcopal church was read by Rev. Mr.. Haw-
ley. The body was inferred in the Congress
sional burying ground, but soon afterwards re-
moved to the former residence of General Har'
rison, at North Bend, on the banks ofthe Ohio,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
The Tomb of Andrew jackson.

AT THE HERMITAGE, NEAR NASHVILLE TENN.
The Hermitage, which was for many years
the residence Of General Jackson, is beauti-
fully situated on the bank of the Cumberland
river, about ten miles from the city of Nash
Vile There the mortal remains of the distin-
guished general and President, who filed so
important place in the history of his country,
were inferred in June, 1915. We have not
seen any particular description Of the tomb at
the Hermitage, but it is known that the gen
eral was opposed to pomp and show iii com
memoration Of the dead. He refused to accept
of q marble sarcophagus brought from the
Mediterranean, which had contained the re-
mains of one of the heroes of antiquity. He
desired to be buried in plain manner, ac-
cording to the customs of his conntrymen.
General Jackson was buried by the side of
his wife, who had preceded him to the tomb
sixteen years before his own death. The fol-
lowing epitaph on this lady is interesting, as it
was written BY General jackson himself.
The Richmond Eaquier says:
A lady in the west has been kind enough to
send us a copy of Andrew Jackson's epitaph
on his wife. 1t is known to have been his own
composition, yet, although it has been read By
thousands on her tomb in Tennessee, it has
never appeared in print before. This singular
inscription runs thus:
"Here lie the remains of Mrs. RACIAL Jack.
son, wife of President Jackson, who died on
the 22d of December, 1923, aged 6l. Her face
was fair, her person pleasing, her temper ami.
able, and her heart kind. She delighted in re-
leving the wants of her fellow creatures, and
cultivated that divine pleasure by the most lib.
era and unpretending methods. To the poor
she was benefactress to the rich she was an
example; to the wretched comforter to the
prosperous an ornament. Her pity went hand
in hand with her benevolence and she thank
ed her Creator for being permitted to do good.
A being so gentle and yet so virtuous slander
might wound but could not dishonor. Even
death, when he tore her from the arms of her
husband, could but transplant her to the bosom
Of her God"
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
COOKING RANGES

- to the public one of the best cooking ranges
ever used. II is known by the name of Rand &
Hayes's Elevated Tubular Oven Range. The
oven being elevated always ensures good draught.
and bakes at the bottom without trouble All the
boilers being set Immediately over the fire ensures
the boiling. The arrangement for roasting and
boiling is also very complete. In addition to the
cooking arrangements, il is made TO answer the
purposes OF hot air furnace, affording sufficient
heat to warm room Is or 90 feet square in cold
est weather Several of these ranges have been
put up here, and can be seen in operation if de-
sired Allthe above ranges are warranted.
... w. Fl. NARROWER,
Opposite Patriotic Bank
have also new Cooking Stove to be used
with either wood or coal, TO which wish to call
particular attention. It's superior baking and roast
ing arrangements are such that it makes il the best
cooking stove in market. W. II. H.
r Sep 2l-eod2w (m) &.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
few miles below Cincinnati, where it was in.
TERED in the family tomb at that place.
The Tomb of Taylor.
NEAR LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.

General Taylor was the second President
who died in office, and his decease took place
at Washington city, July 9Th, 1850, where he
was first inferred with military and civic honors.
His remains were removed in the fall of the
same year and deposited in the family Gem
etery, near Louisville, Kentucky, on the lst
November, 1850. Colonel Richard Taylor, the
father of the President, removed with his family
from Virginia to Kentucky, in 1895, and re-
sided in the vicinity of Louisville. When Gen.
z. Taylor was appointed to the command of the
southwestern division of the army he removed
his family from Louisville to Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, where they continued to reside until
his election to the Presidency. A simple and
plain monument marks the tomb of General
Taylor, near Louisville.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
MislfIIa mf0ms.
MARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble VIZ

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marblew works.
lHl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna
Brockedela, Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian and
black marble, richly carved aud 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, 50 IS 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. 5 .-
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On Z St, bet. 18th and 18TH
Oct. 9-Gm. (m) ....,
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MEDICAL COLLEGE,

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l\ Washington.-The Thrty-second Annual
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Monday in October, and continue until March.
.@ s@. FACULTY. .& .'...
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The extensive additions TO the buildings since
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Office and residence corner Of T and 18th SITS.
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4arOmart, Tinmare, at.
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and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
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Of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, ofthe most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove. fancy Paror and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the paror 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 workmcn, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
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The Tomb Of Monroe,

AT THE SECOND STREET CEMETERY, NEW YORK.
Mr.. Monroe was a native of the county OF
Westmoreland, Virginia and his family resi-
dence was at Oak Hill, Loudon county, near
the Potomac river. We believe that Mrs. Mon
roe, who died a short time before the president,
was buried there, as well as other members of
the family Mr.. Monroe left only two children,
both daughters; one was the widow of George
Hay, esq, Of Richmond, the other the wife OF
Samuel L. Gouverneur, esq, of New York.
The president died in this city at the residence
of his son-in-law, Mr.. Gouverneur, on the 4th
of July 1881 He was inferred with military
and civic honors on Thursday, the 7th of July.
The funeral procession moved from the city
hall at 4, p. m where the body was brought
by guard of honor, accompanied by the i'm
mediate relatives and friends of the family.
An address was delivered in front of the hall
by William A. Duer, president of Columbia
college. The body was then taken to st.
Paul's church, where the funeral service of the
Episcopal church was read, and an anthem
sung. In the meantime the several societies
formed in the park. The pall-bearers We're
Samuel l.. Southard, Col. Richard Narick, Col.
John Trumbull, John Watts, John Ferguson,
David Brooks, Governor Aaron Ogden, and
Thomas Morris, United States marshal.) The
procession moved up Broadway to Beecker
street, the military forming line on each side
of Bleecker and Second streets, while the diff
ferent bodies and societies marched through
and entered the cemetery. The body was then
deposited in the vault assigned to it, at the
northeast end of the cemetery in Second street.
The body of the deceased was deposited in a
leaden coffin soon after death, and that in a
mahogany coffin, which bears on plate OF
silver the following inscription:
JAMES MONROE,
,..,. of Virginia, :. '.~
..". DIED 4TH JULY, 1881,
Aged n years. ~.
The usual honors were paid to the memory
Of the ex-President in the various cities and
towns throughout the United States. John
Quincy Adams and Judge Mclean delivered
enlogies on Mr.. Monroe
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
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