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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

DENTER's RESTAURANT.--The busi-
Id ness of this Refectory is conducted with the
same strict attention TO the comforts and requir-
ments of the inner man that has secured 10 the
present proprietor many friends and supporters
during the period he has had the pleasure of cater
ing for the public qualification. This establish
ment has been much enlarged and improved, and
in il will be found every delicacy of the season.
the best of Oysters, Game, Poultry, &c, together
with most excellent quality of wines and spirits,
and superior Havana Cigars.
Elegantly fitted up private rooms can be had
for private parties.
Corner OF sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
south side
Dec l5-6d (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

NTEW JEWELRY STORE.--The sub
IN scriber would most respectfully inform the
citizens of Washington and vicinity, that he has
Just opened a very choice and select assortment
of fine Gold Jewelry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Gold Chains, Seals, Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimbles, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils, &c.,
&c. All of which he now offers for sale by the
single article cheap as goods of the same quail
ty can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
ica; so that purchasers can be supplied here as
well and as cheap in any other city. Please
call at the store formerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy between Al and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
III. o. HOOD.
repaired by
w. w. HoLLINGSWoRTH Matchmaker.
Dec sly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16
ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collin.

T 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 bust
ness.
They will also furnish parties at distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
of government.
Charges will be moderate.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary of War.
Hon James c.: Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Nicholas Callan, President Board Common
Council.
General John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law
James III. Caustln.
W. G. Riddell, State Department
Office on street, Immediately opposite w isr's
Building, Washington, d. C.
Sep 2S-6rlod&w.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16
TAvANA CIGARS of the foIlowin,

"AVANA CIGARS of the following
H choice brands:
Sylvia & Cos M. c., 1st, in 1-lOths.
La Filanthropa, in 14ths.
La Adorasion, in 14ths.
Ell Sol de Peuarrel, in 14ths.
George Washington, in l-5ths.
Ell Consolation, in 1-iths
Ambrosia Londres, lst, 1-10ths.
Do. I'd, 1-5ths.
Eli Cisco in 1-10lhs
La Cosmopolita, in 1-5ths
Maria Antoinette Londres Regalia, lst, l-10ths.
Do do. do. I'd, 1-l0ths.
Espaniola for lie Prensado, in 1-4ths.
case original Victoria Londres, 6,000.
Together with fine assortment of chewing TO-
bacco.
SHEKELL 81 BAILEY,
Successors TO John B. Kibbey Il Coz
No 5, opposite Centre Market
Dec 15-6tif (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

IT AND SCRIP AND WARRANTS.--The
IL undersigned will pay the highest price Cor
Virginia Scrip and Warrants. Purchasers can be
supplied and orders filed at the lowest market
rates. EVANS AND FAINT,
Opposite the Attorney Generals Office, corner
F and 18th street. Dec 9-3td&w
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

HID AND WARM GLOVES.-Our assert
IN ment Of warm and kid Gloves is now com
plet.. In our assortment may be found "Alexan-
der's" STEVENS'S
Sales Room Browns Hotel.
Dec Q-9td
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

United States and Great Britain.-An ad-
dtional article the postal treaty has been agreed
upon between the United States and Great Britain,
by which it appears that in relation to all cores
pondence passing between the United States and
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
well as all parts of the continent which make
the latter channel of transit for their mails, Phil
delphia, to the extent Of its own immediate postal
intercourse, is constituted, similarly with New
York and Boston, an Office of exchange.
Baltimore Sun.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

AND SCRIP.--Purchaser of land scrip
i 4 can generally find some for sale on spplica-
tion at my Office on 18th street, between E and Z
streets, from 9, A. M, TO l2, M.
V. ELLIS.
Dec G-ditGt
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Smithsonian Instit ute.-Dr. ]. L. Smith is TO
lecture this evening, his subject being '.the ply
sical properties of the atmosphere, as ITS color,
weight, elasticity. etc."
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Honduras and Guatemala.-Fr From the Gac9a
of San Jose, we learn that the fortress of Omoa
had been occupied by the Guatemalian forces un-
it was agreed that nothing should be taken out OF
the fort, but this agreement was disregarded and
some cannon and other munitions of war were
sent to Guatemala. The government of Hondu-
ras, incensed at this act, have commenced war
of determination against Carrera and his followers,
leaving no hope Of reconciliation between the
two parties.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16
MisrtIIanf0us.


~ TAUTIER'S.-This Establishment IL now
NJ in successful operation, and the proprietor
atters himself that his visitors will be pleased in
every particular. The elegant and spacious sa-
loon on the first floor is designed for the use of
ladies' and gentlemen when accompanied by la
dies. The Restaurant on the second floor TO the
left is for the of gentlemen alone, to which the
particular attention of members OF Congress and
others who room out is invited. Meals are served
all hours at prices low the plainest houses
and in style but rarely enjoyed elsewhere. Those
wishing 10 give Private Parties, can be accommo-
dated on short notice in five rooms above the large
saloon, furnished in style Of unsurpassed mag
nifcence. (m) Dec l5-eodlw
TNOR RENT, one of the best Business Stands
u in the city, situatedon Seventh street, three
doors below Selden, Withers IL Co.'S. A lease
will be given for four years or more. II is the
store lately occupied by ]. C. Brashears.
The store room is 90 feet deep, "a feet wide, with
a cellar
For terms apply TO the undersigned.
J. CLAYTON BRASHERS, at
HALL & BROTHERS.
OsHEN BUTTER, selected from Dela-
NJ ware county daries.
New York and Pennsylvania extra hulled Buck
wheat.
Samples of the Philadelphia Print Butter can
now be at the store, and which is now ready
- '''''e'' : 0 sHEKELL & BAILY,
Successors 10 Jno B. Kibby & Co, No s, oppo-
site Centre Market. m) Dec 15-6tif
KRISS KRINGLE
II EsPECTFULLY INFORMS THE
III public that his stock Of Toys and Fancy
Goods for Holiday Presents, has been deposited
with his agent, HAMMOND, 7h street, I'd door
below E, where all are invited TO call.
The collection is rich, rare, beautiful and cheap.
(m) Nov. 13-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

The Gardiner Trial is progressing slowly in
the Grimm al court. 1t excites but little interest in
the community al present, but no doubt will after
the jury, month or two hence, shall have retired
TO make up their verdict.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Curious Scence In Court.-In the Mem
phis common pleas court, in Tennessee, few days
since, man named Smith was on trial for murder.
After ten jurors had bean empanelled, certain
technical objections were started by the counsel
for the defence. The Judge asked the counsel if
they were going to quibble at so late an hour on
such point. An evasive answer was returned.
The Judge required a direct answer, which they
refused TO give. He thereupon ordered fine of
$50 to be entered against each of them They
still avoided direct answer, and finally the Judge,
getting out of patience, ordered the sherifto
duct them all to Jail, and they We're taken into
custody and removed from the ROOM
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

The Steamship Humboldt.-HALPAx, De-
14.-The steamship Humboldt is now a tots
wreck, and the sheriff and officers have gone dow
to protect the property.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Interesting from Texas.-Governor.B Bell has
resigned his Office and the duties had devolved on
Lieut.. Gov. Henderson.
General Jones had returned from the from III.
frontiers, and reported the Indians all quiet.
General Campbell, the commissioner of the
boundary survey, arrived at Brownsville on the
1lth, with the survey completed.
The schooner Star, at New Orleans from Brazos,
brought $162OOO in specie. Lieut.. StayZ, U. 5.
army, died on board on the 25th ult.
A resolution had been introduced into the Texas
Legislature declaring the sealing system the fixed
policy of the State.
bill had also been introduced fixing 1st July,
1855, as the period before which the holders of the
public debt who have been adjudged to have
lien on the $5,000,000 fund reserved by the United
States, as creditors 10 whom the duties on inn
ports pledged, shall file the releases required
by the proviso of the boundary act their claims
shall be annued. Judging from the tone of the
Austin Gasete, these compulsory measures 10
bring the creditors TO final settlement speedily
would be likely 10 pass both houses.
Tampico dates to the 9th are received. Col
Jose Barrerio had been appointed prefect Of the
department of Tamaulipas.
Rights of American Vessels.-The London
papers contain correspondence relative TO the
transmission of the Australian mails from England
in the steamship Golden Age, which had been ex-
citing no little attention. The question at issHe
between the consignees of the steamer and the
British post Office authorities, is set forth by the
Liverpool Mail thus:
aFor some time past difference of opinion has
existed between the English and American gov
ernmenis with regard TO the right of American
vessels, by virtue of particular provision in
treaty between the two countries, TO carry mail
from one British port TO another. Capt. Porter
was the first American who ventured 10 deny the
right of England to compel the Americans TO carry
these mails, and il was i'm consequence brought
under the immediate consideration Of the British
government. We are now enabled TO announce
that q note from Lord Clarendon has just been re-
ceived at the American embassy stating that, on
mature consideration, finding that the enforce
ment of the provision in question would lead TO an
unpleasant controversy, and be productive OF
much annoyance, il will be considered as with
drawn. Capt Porter is, therefore, at liberty to
make what terms he pleases for the performance
of the service of the post Office department, and
accordingly the Golden Age will receive letters tor
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

The Cholera at New Orleans.-NEw Or
LEANS Dec. l3.--The number of deaths by cholera
the past week. was lila decrease Of l67 from
the preceding week.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Risley's Variete has been brilliantly patron
lied during the last week. Mr.. Goodall, a popu
lar actor, has been deghting the audiences with
his finished performances; playing the Drunk
ard /" to the edifcation, and, as we trust, to the
benefit, of some who are in danger of ruin from
the love of strong drink
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

The Weather at Buffal0.-BUFFAIo, Dec. IA
The weather continues mild, but gloomy, with in
dications of storm.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16
Gelegraptir.
BY the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
ARRIVAL of tine Asia.

New YoRK, Dec. 15-The Asia has arrived.
Flour has declined 2s. Wheat, from 4d. TO Cd.
Corn and cotton are unchanged.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

NsS~ II was reported in this city yesterday, that
Harry Drayton, who LEFT this country some seven
years since to pursue his study as vocalist in
France and Italy, and who lately succeeded La
blache as primo basso and loader of the queens
opera house in London, lately died in that city.
All who knew him in this city and elsewhere
will receive the sad tidngs with profound sorrow.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Loss of the Cutter Hamilton.-CHARLEs-
TON, Decl5-Four hodes, supposed to have been
seamen belonging TO the lost revenue cutter Ham
iton, were discovered on Kawah beach on Sat
urday
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Australia free of postage, if sent down direct on
board the vessel"
Capt. Porter subsequently refused 10 take the
office.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Code of Laws.--The Boad of Common Coun-
ci at their last meeting, passed joint resolution,
asking Congress to prepare code of laws for the
District of Columbia. We still prefer that the
people shall be first consulted in relation TO this
interesting subject.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Death of Virtuoso.-Mr. McGuigan, mana
ger ofthe Chinese museum, Philadelphia is dead
The Ledger says he gentleman of great
scientific requirements, and one Of the early pio
neers in natural history in America. The init
mate friend of Bonaparte, Audubon, Peale, DIR
Morton, and other eminent naturalists he was
also one who took part in the celebrated expedi.
ton through Central America, and returning
brought with him the first Peruvian museum ever
seen in the United States. He was, perhaps, the
best living Taxdermst of his time, and certainly
the best in America His private collections are
birds, animals, and shells OF every description
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

1ss~ Galignanis Messenger gives brief ac-
count OF the death and burial of Mademoiselle
Olympic. About two years ago she was EMPLOYED
as bookbnder, but never missed a ball at
Asneres or Mabie's and at the former place she
so captivated German baron that he married her.
He died about eight months ago. leaving her from
3OO0oL to 4o,0Oof year. After his death she be-
came melancholy, and her health declined. She
went out on Sunday TO drive in the Bois de Bou.
logne, and on the return Of the carriage TO the
hotel, the footman, on letting down the steps,
found that his mistress did not alight She was
lying dead on the seat. She had only reached her
o2d year
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

The Marine Hotel at Fairfield, owned by
B. Monnot, esq, of the New York Hotel, took fire
about one O'Clock on the night of the 12th and in
the brief space of one hour and half the vast
building was in ashes, and also the adjoining and
neghboring outhouses, including the billiard room
bar-room, &c, &c.
The "Marine Hotel" was a most fashionable
summer resort. II was built some ten years ago
by Mr. Steinberger, at a cost of about $4,000
Mr. Monnot, who the sole owner Of the
property, and who had spent largely in improve.
menis, is heavy loser by this calamity The
house was well furnished throughout and all is
lost.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

A Race Decided.-The American clipper
Nightingale and the British clipper Challenger left
Woosung, China, on the Sth of August last for
London. The papers by the Arctic report that the
Challenger arrived at Gravesend on the Goth Of
November, and the Nightingale at Deal on the
2Sth, the latter thus losing the race by about two
days.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Things I'm New York.-P. I. Barnum aud J..
N. Genn, have each given $1,000 for the purpose
of purchasing farm for the friendless children
picked up by Mr.. Pease at the Five Points II is
said Barnum has purchased lot corner of Hous-
ton street and Broadway, on which TO erect a the
atre, museum and concert room.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16

Dec G---dnGt
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-16
NATIO THEATRE.
EvoLUTIoNs ON THE TIGHT ROPE.

!, followed by the new ballet pantomime {
Nj O ID K M u s..
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CADETS OF TEMPERANCE.

Hail noble band, we valiant true-hearted,
Who have Joined in the cause Of virtue and truth,
Who weep DER the graves Of the drunkard departed,
And sigh for the power to reclaim sinking youth:
Throughout our lovd land, where freedom so proudly
Uplifts her bright standard Of JOY to the world,
Hearts, that are bleeding, for assistance cry loudly,
And will bless the glad day when your flag was un-
furled.
The song OF the syren viii be lulled into slumbers,
ARd the circling wine-cup will cease TO enslave,
While your soul-waking strains in enchanting mum
bers,
Will sink in the hearts Of tho wretched to save.
The fond, weeping mother, in Der moments ofsorrow,
Will taste Of your Lore, and her sorrow will cease,
Her weeping will turn into joy ON the morrow,
And her languishing heart will be lulled into peace
o! thousands will bless you, and gratitude's tears
To assist and reward you, in torrents will flow,
The spirits that slumbered for many long years,
Will wake, and their blessing will fondly bestow.
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GO TN RmmN0g


9NHE Subscriber would most respectfully in
Z form his friends, patrons and the public in
general, that he has always on hand q large as
sortment Of
Ladies, Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys and Chill
dren's Boots, Shoes and Caters.
find in addition to his first supply recently
laid in for fall and winter wear, is now receiV-
ing a few cases of extra fine French calf pump
sole and stitched Boots. Also, Ladies Cater
Boots, Calf, Goat and Morocco ditto, making
assortment complete, embracing every article
usually called for in this line feeling assured
that with the assortment he has now and intends
keeping on hand, lie will be able to fit and
please, both in the price and quality, all those
who may hereafter favor him with their patron
age. All orders thankfully received and prompt
" executed with ~neatness and dispatch. Very
thankful for past favors, he hopes to both merit
and receive a continuance Of the same.
d. d. CARROLL.
Clinton, n c., Jan. l, 1853. lT-4w
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to pay for the gGano. Dead, poor, light, old
lands must have something besides guano.-I
I think, however, if rich earth, or surface, as
we generally call it, was placed in the fur
row with the guano, on such lands, it would
pay very well. | think it would do well on
the land if new but after the land gets old
and worn and washed, surface must lie put
with the guano or it will not pay.
/ applied on one acre of land 400 lbs. OF
guano, broadcast, and plowed in deeply before
planting, and also a very small quantity put
round the corn when planted. Iplantsa the
18th May, 5 feet by 2, plowed one way and
bedded up. never saw any better corn as
it grew off through the season. twas gen.
orally about IA feet high, an enormous stalk,
and a world of fodder, as green as the best
river swamp corn. [ calculated confidently
it would bring so bushels, and SO thought
most persons that examined it; bbG | think
owing to the unprecedented wetpess of the
season, it run too much to stalk and did not
ear as we'll as it otherwise wouldhave done
it produced, however, 40 bushelsper acre
This acre lay in the corner of a field and two
sides bounded on the woods it also had a
green pine standing near themlldle. [ would
have produced about 10 bushels without ma
nure. So | gave about 500 lbs. guano for 81
bushels of corn and about three times a
much fodder as usual.
also applied it to corn atiabout the rat
of 80lbs. per acre lightly mixed with plaster
: placing it in the hill as cotton seed are usu
ally placed, applied a little less thana tabl
spoonful each side of the corn when planted
This application | found decidedly the mos
| profitable. Think so lbs. guano per acr
! will be of more service to corn, than 20 9
; even Is bushels cotton seed.
2 l also applied guano to sweet potatoes, .
u the rate of 500 lbs per acre. Itmade theI
grow and look as fourishing as a pumpki
vine in a river bottom but when | dug til
hills down I found no potatoes. But tt
watermelon vines in this potato patch reare
!! up and ran and spread most luxuriantly a
over the patch, and had it not been for tt
y, extreme wet weather we should have h;
more melons that we could have easily co
sumed.
g, Guanois fine for gardens and Irish potato
to and, judiciously applied, have no doubt W
pay even at the present high prices and
lis animation and experience, | feel assured, "
bring it into general use among us.
e- S; M. S
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For sale at the Office of Spirit of the Age.
The Bloody Hand and Morton Mansion :
1--we fine Temperance Stories in one pam
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Funeral and Dedication ceremonies of the
Order of the Sous of Tcmperance'-in a neat
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cents; 20 copies for $l-?ostage prepaid.
The Fire Bell pronounced by good judges
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for its size. Price Is cents single copy; s for 81
postage prepaid.
Perkins Prize Essay an excellent tract
on the Evils Of Intemperql ce. Price copies
25 cents or 20 fer S1-postage prepaid.
The Maine Liquor law Price $+per loo
copies.
Wetmore's Appeal TO Protestant Christians
in behalf of the Sons of Temperance-4 copies
IS cents; 20 for S1-postage prepaid.
Send in your orders and scatter light and in.
formation broadcast throughout the length and
breadth Of the State.
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EMPLOYS this method of informing their Gus
IA toners and the public, that they have re-
ceiyed from New York and Baltimore, a large
and desirable stock. consisting of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and
Shoes; together with Groceries, Hardware and
Cutlery of the best qualities. Also, a small lot
of READY MADE CLOTHES, of g0of %66ateri-
al and workmanship, which they will sell at re-
dueed prices. Thankful for past favors they
solicit a continuance.
N. B. Those having accounts OF u months
standing, are particularly requested to call and
settle by cash or note by lst of February.
+. &S.
January 10, 1853. lew
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From the Marion Star.
GUAN0 on COTTON LANDS.

A SN OOA4SG AL
Mr.. EDITOR According to promise I now
furnish you with my experiments with Gu
ano. | planted on good cotton land, the rows
four feet wide | applied Guano to each al
ternate at the rate of about 200 lbs. per acre
leaving the remaining rows without manure.
This furnished an opportunity to ascertain
precisely the increased production. | pick
ed one row of the unguanoed cotton it
yielded 18 lbs. seed cotton. | also picked
one row of the g%uanoed cotton, Immediately
by the side Of the above row, and it yielded
81 lbs. seed cotton. These rows being 4 feet
wide, of course it took 50 rows to make an a
ere, which being multiplied by the above pro
auctions will show that the land without GU
ano produced 936 lbs. per acre, and with gu
ano it produced 1904 lbs. per acre, being an
increase per acre of 728 lbs. or about 60 per
cent. The guano put on this acre, cost a.
bout Sc. The increased production, 728 lbs.
at 81 so per cwt, is worth about $18; de.
duct Sc, the cost of the guano applied, and il
leaves So clear profit per acre.
l applied on my plantation several tons O
guano. / found the result on all good Iivel,
cotton lands about equal to the above bu
where it was put on old, thin, worn, ligh
lands, and nothing mixed with it, | found !
did but little good-not enough, l apprehend
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A TO BUILD.

Q NHE Trustees of Normal College will re-
= ceive Sealed Proposals till O'Clock on the
! 9Th of February, for the erection of a College
building.
The diameter of the building will be $40
feet, average height % feet. No. of rooms %
The building must be constructed of the best
bricks, and finished with good materials. Pro.
posals will be received for the brick-work and
Carpenters work, separately or together. The
workmen will board themselves and find all
materiel. For specification, apply to B. Craven,
at the College.
The Board of Trustees will also meet on the
same day, to locate the buildings and lay off the
grounds. The whole Board is requested to at
tend. G. II. WILEY,
Elk. offcio Sec. Board Trustees.
Jan. Is, 1853. 20-t16F