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DARINEN & KINGS Steamslrip EXPRESS,
PER ROANOKE and JA1fEST0WN-Relxce RateE,
1acreased As0ditioD 6eThe having made
sFrangements for the still better dispatch Of by
re steamships ROANOKE and lEzST0NN from
they wish to keep e bef1re the public that
1=|,.lf.tr 2 KINGS POPULAR SOUTHERN EXPRESS
p ts on hand for the recommendation Of their friends
~ 11<5t fates and esDdralIe7 fI,e;T ISrress
New 1ork Is generally delivered at almost every
olnt o an IS hours throughout North Caro-
Ina n 81 hours and at forty per below fhe old 1an
RcEatiOn of freight and Psekagss beat By any
ton therefore, in the shape Of s6ag 0pos0n oad mo-
- Be to order your goods by PAR1sr 4 KIses
Express End Barclay Street. New York. 7z7s5.
kest assured, that al they promise, they win faith
PARISEN & KING I'd Barclay st. N. r.
and BollingbFook ST, Petersburg, Va.
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LII Usher and STATIONER No. Fayetteville Street,
publisher of the Supreme Court Reports has hand
Eull containing both Law and EnuitN. VIZ:
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NoRTH5cARoLIISMIAAs & NoRF9hK.ITHIRE 1f,75L c. IRs

NTORTH-CAROLINA& & NORFOLh', II 3
~ PRACTICAL HATTERS would respectfully call the
attention of the "Trade and Dealers to their STOCK OF
SPRING AND SUMNER HATS, -,
the LARGEST and best that has been offered IN Norfolk
and not surpassed by any, and at prices that cannot al to
give Satisfaction They are confident that Merchants will
fnd it to their advantage call before making their pur
cbases Those that willing extend to their patron
age may rely having Goods whether of our own Manu-
cure or Imported Fashionable Fine and cheap as any
Northern Jobber We earnestly request Merchants to call
and be e0nucd prepared and S0 furnish every
thing In our line on the best terms.
Ladies and Misses Bonnets in great variety Canes and
Umbrellas wholesale.
CEPHALOMETRON!
This beautiful instrument is considered of the great
est and most useful inventions of the age 1t would be I'M
possible by the mnuest description to correct idea
of its utility Hats made by it will fit the most difficult
heads conforming every protubeance and OF
the Uranium, thus preventing the unpleasant feeling OF
new Hat and painful headache. We could give cert
Gates Physicians and the experience of the Trade but pre-
fer that all examine for themselves No can pro-
pery appreciate advantages without having of
superior Hats.
t Hats made to order in the most fashionable manner
and without extra charge.
STEVENS & BUTT,
No. Z Market Square,
Norfolk, Va.
Nav II 1879 5l-tf
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Y. D. GRoNER, Norfolk, Virginia.
3 J.: w. WoNAck, Farmville Va
WIN. BAILEY, Fredericksbura Va
WIN. L. MAULE, Richmond va.
w. BAGEY, Lynchburg Va
Mr.. MINOR, Charlottesville Va.
yoHN CAMPBELL Weldon, North Carolina
JOIN MUTT, Wilmington, N c. =
H. D. TURNER, Ralelgh NC. :
JAMES L. REID Henderson, N. c.
TURNBULL SrALLINGs, Warrenton, N. c.
S. H. HAMLET, Goldsboro', n. G..
SrARK PIERCE, Fayetteville, n. G.
j. IL. WHITFIELD Franklnton, N C.
JANIS L. DUKE Ridgeway, N. C.
G.. ALLEN Littleton N a.
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THO THE MERCHANTs OF RALEIGH AND

Beaufort, August 9Th, 1858.
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Summer Arrangements between Norfolk and
New York.
AND FARE, State room included,

JAMESTOWN & ROANOKE. -
being fitted in every respect according the Act of Con-
press will leave Norfolk for New York every WeneSsy
and Saturday mornings IL O'Clock, United States
mail arriving in New York early the next day.
Returning they will leave New York every Tuesday and
Saturday afternoon arrive at Norfolk the following day
For Passage applyson Board, to azsss.5k
Ssss-a1ss5ss j. NJ SMITH & BROTHER
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

X ENTLEMEN wishing to provide them
NJ selves with superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS, will
find that they can be suited at our establishment
with any style, color, quality of garments adapt.
ed TO the present season. manufactured in the most
substantial manner expressly for our sales, which
we will warrant in all cases TO prove as repre-
sented
BOYS CLOTHING.
We have the largest and most superior assort-
ment in Washington, suitable for children and boys
from four TO sixteen years eff age; consisting Of
Overcoats cloaks Talnas
Jackets, roundabouts, pantaloons, vests
Shirts, drawers, undcrshirts
Gloves, hosiery, &c, Of all qualities.
To which we would invite parents and guar
dians in search Of substantial and well-made gar
ments
Gentlemen's and boys clothing made to order.
WALL & STEPHENS,
Penn avenue, next door TO Iron Hall.
Dec l1-3
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j.. Cocheu has the honor 10 announce 10
the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake by being Sc
ected as her successor in teaching the art of dane.
ing, he will commence his lessons in the Choro.
graphic art, in the new room of Carusis saloon on
Wednesday the 7th of December.
Mons. G. is pupil of the celebrated Mons.
Achille, and latters himself tnat he is credit 10
his famous instructors and refers with pride 10 his
many pupils in the State OF Virginia as proofs of
his success.
Mons. G. has pleasure in stating, that, through
the kind interference OF Madame Blake, he has
been appointed teacher of dancing in the convent,
and in the school OF the Rev. Wm J. Clark,
Georgetown
DAYS OF TurTIoS: For Misses and Masters, on
Wednesdays from 8 TO s T. NJ. and on Saturdays
from IL, A. NJ TO 9 z. NJ. For Gentlemen, on
| THURSDAYS and Saturdays from TO 10, p. NJ.
| Dec 4--2awlm Int. and Start
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
New York Markets,

New YORK, Dec. 9.-Cotton is unchanged. Flour
is cents per barrel lower, but the market is fir
Sales of 2, $50 barrels at Sc S7@S7 for Gene
see. Southern -four is dull, with sales of 400 bbls.
at 81 l2i@S7 25 Wheat is steady, with sales
of 81 600 bushels at l7S for Genesee, 153 for red
western and 173 for Pennsylvania white. Corn
is firm with sales of Is 900 bushels Sl for mixed
and 81 @s2t for yellow. Pork, beef and lard, are
unchanged. Whisky is frmer, with sales of 275
bbls. at 2s@2sA, closing with 30 asked
New YORK, Dec. 10-The -four market is some
what depressed to-day, with sales of 5000 bbls. at
a decline of 81 cts. per barrel Wheat is firm and
active. Corn--od is easier, but new is buoyant
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
LOOK OUT FOR A GREAT TREAT.
Concert at the Ind,r st ri nj r s. n tbtttcX,

LxTENSIVE arrangements have been made
lL for grand concert, at the Industrial Fair. in
the new Baptist Church, on 18th street above G,
on Monday evening, at o'clock, by L. v. H.
Crosby and lady. Mr.. Crosby, il viii be remem.
bered, gave series of the'most successful con
leader Of the favorite band called the Harmonious
He also gave parlor concert in the Presidents
mansion, by special request of Mr.. Polk and lady.
He is, in fact, one Of the most celebrated ballad
singers and composers in the country. He will
on Monday evening introduce some of his most
popular ballads, songs duetts, &c. The room in
which the concert is TO be held is nicely fitted up
and will contain fifteen hundred people.
Admittance TO the exhibition and concert only
IS cents. Children half price. Dec lit
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

EDW ARD C. DYER,
Importer of Havana Cigars and Dealer in
Wines and Liquors.
Penn. arsnae 6eticeen 12th and 9th streets.
r have constantly OH hand French, German,
i and Native Sparkling and Still Wines ofchoic-
est brands, Brandies, Gins Scotch, Irish, and
other Whiskeys, London and Scotch Ales and
Brown Stout, Cordial, and all other goods usually
found in frst-class Wine Store.
ClGARS-CIGARS-C
Having an experienced agent in Havana, whose
judgment may be implicitly relied on, shall here.
after be in the monthly RECEIPT of $4,000 of the
choicest brands Of Cigars manufactured on the
Island of Cuba, TO samples of which now invite
the attention Of connoisseurs.
Now in store, 10000 Washington Club ane
Ell Siglo brands, received by the schooners ia
ponica and Elizabeth Jane, Of Philadelphia, OH
and Son owners.
Persons wishing TO procure any particular
brand can do so on application TO me, as have
shipments every two weeks.
EDWARD c. DYER
Dec. ll--dl0t (in)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
"Dash down that cup of samian wine."
On MONDAY, DECEMBER IL. 1853,
VIII be performed for the first time here, the greai
moral drama of the
DRUNKARD.

This intensely interesting drama is one OF those
faithful yet startling portraitures OF real HE, which
addresses itself to the capacity of every individual
and awakens a responsive chord in every bosom
which is not entirely destitute of good affections.
II is brilliant effort 10 embody in dramatic form,
the misery and degradation which must inevitably
result from the use of the
INTOXICATING CUP.
And how better can this be done than by dra.
matic representation Of them where not only tho
eye, but the other senses also, are awakened by
LIVING PORTRAITURE OF THE DRUNK.
ARDS CAREER?
The friends OF temperance If they true 10
themselves) will show by their presence their
appreciation OF this
POWERFUL MEANS OF REFORM
The brilliant young lragedian, Mr.. w. R. Coop
ALL will sustain his truly affecting and soul-moy.
ing part of
EDWARD MIDDLETON,
As performed by him with immense success at
Barnum's Museums, New York and Philadelphia.
and Owenss Museum, Baltimore, for upwards Of
FOUR HUNDRED NIGHTS.
No words do justice 10 the pre-eminent
merit of this personaton. The weeping eyes OF
the gentler sex and the quverng lips OF those who
are " made of sterner stuff attest the triumph OF
the youthful delineator of the passions and degra-
dation which
INToXICATIoN
produces; and the quick thrill OF delight which
courses through the veins when vindicated man
hood asserts its sway is electrical An acute OBJ
server has said that
tIn whatever breast Il rears its home.
Like Turkish tyrants, Rum must rule alone"
But this despot may be conquered, and is, in this
beautiful play, by the greater power the power of
brotherly kindness and human love, aided by the
blessing Of Heaven.
Box book now open at the box Office, where
seats may be secured, without any additional ex-
pense.
Clergymen, of all denominations, will receive
complimentary tickets, and they are most respect
fully and earnestly invited attend, and aid, by
their presence, this
GREAT MORAL REFORM
Dec 11-lt
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

~ Metropolitan Mech anics' Institute.--
The School Of Design Of the Metropolitan Mechanics
stitute will be opened about the 18th 18th instant
the third story Of Parkers Building Pennsyvanis
nue., between 9th and 7th streets.
The school being limited to hundred and twenty
scholars those desrous of becoming attached will
please hand In their TO any of the officers Of the
Institution. New members, twentyone years age,
will have TO pay three dollars; those twenty
and not less than fourteen two dollars Present
senior members will pay dollars and junior members
one dollar Upon paying as above which must be done
before entering the school, they will receive ticket Of
membership in the Institute, emitting them TO all the
privileges Of the School Of Design Lectures and Exhb
ton, II any shall be held.
BY order Of Board Of Management
p. NJ. PEARSON, Rec. Sec'y.
Dec 7-6eoe
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commis-
u sioner of the General Land Office OF the Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Act of Congress
August 3lst, 1859, on Land Warrant, mo. l23)
ISSUED from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
l7S3, TO John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant of the Virginia State Line, ia the War
OF the Revolution which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, In,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov lS--2aw 9m
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

W8 Grace Church Fair--The ladies' OF Grace
Church. Island the Rev Alfred Holmead Rector will open
Fair the sale Of useful and fancy articles Monday
next Dec IL in the large and splendid building recently
erected Pennsylvania and Eleventh
st. The Fair win be continued during the week Each
night handsome and bountifu supper will be provided
itself citizens generally, when 1t is stated that the
proceeds Of the Fair to be appropriated towards
n,ent Of the debt due on Grace Church.
Donations respectfully solicited and may be sent
during this week to the house Of the Rector
9th and 10th ss SOUTH and to the frroom after
Monday next.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

TNOR SALE.-Wil be sold, at public auction
I on Tuesday, the 9th December 1883 at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, all the real and personal
estate of the Washington Stone Dressing Com.
pany. All to take place on the premises.
Terms on the day of sale, as follows: Twenty
per cent. on the day of sale; twenty per cent.
when the deed is delivered; balance six and
twelve months, with interest at six per cent. Sc
cured by mortgage on the premises.
Dec s-eod3w
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
A CARD.
MADAME BLAKE, In announcing TO the

NN ADAWE b1lNMfs, III HH0OunC1nW 10 fho
lNl citizens of Washington and Georgetown,
that she has retired from her profession, as in.
structress of dancing, tenders to them her warm
est thanks for the patronage she has so long aud
so literally received. She begs leave to recon-
mend to the favorable notice of her friends and
patrons, and of the public generally, as her sue.
cessor, M. John Cochen, in whom all confidence
may be placed, both as gentleman, and as a
fully competent instructor.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
NEW BOOKS.

IN Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, d. d.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Conven,
Life at Port Royal
The Flower ofthe Family a Book for Girls
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by F. D. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, d. D.
Parey's Present for all Seasons
The Edinburgh Doll and Other Tales, for chill
dren
Fine English editions of the following Juveniles
Guizots Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by NJ. Mason.
Sandford & Merton.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7h street, near Odd-Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Elegant Harness.-There is now on exhibit
lion at the saddery store of Mr.. Lutz, ON Penn
sylvana avenue, near the National Hotel, a SET OF
double coach and single buggy harness, gold and
silver mounted and quill stitched, manufactured
by A. Hatch, Augusta, Georgia, expressly for ex-
hibi,ion at the Crystal Palace; but having ex-
ceeded the time of its delivery there, through the
elaborate style Of its workmanship, and there be-
ing no room vacant for its reception, it will be
sold at cost. Any gentleman desirous of having
harness without rival, has now an opporunityto TO
be accommodated.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
CoPPER-FACED TYPE.

NJ w ION
No. North William Street, Nev York.
TUNHIS TYPE is now used exclusively In
j many of the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il will do at least double the amount of work
done by common type; while ], gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost of facing
is about 25 per cent upon the tariff prices ofiype
The following journals are printed from The
copper-faced type:
New York Tribune, New York Herald, New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
York Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat, Cleveland
Ohio; New York Journal American Messenger
Childs Paper, Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post. Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial |; and
others in this country and England.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS. BOVINE s. Co.,
Agents
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec l0-eod. 2w
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Gilman's instantaneous Liquid Hair Dye
received the highest diploma at the first annual ex-
hibition Of the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
at Washington, over all other preparations, and is
now extensively used throughout the United States.
Prepared by u. ID. GILMAN, Chemist, of this city.
For sale by q. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington Cay
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Bosroy, December l0.-The steamer Niagara
arrived al her wharf at Il o'clock last night,
bringing her own and the Humboldt's mails and
passengers, numbering two hundred and fifty.
The mails for the south left in the morning
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

steamer Sunk.--LoUIsvlLLE, Dec. 9.--The
steamer Australia struck wreck OF Hat island
in the Upper Mississippi to-day, and sunk. The
boat and cargo will probably prove a total loss
She is insured for $4,000 at Pitsburg.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
MARRIED,

On Thursday evening" the 9Th instant by Rev. A. G.
KEMP, all Of this city.
On the 9Th instant, by the Rev. Mr. MATTHEW'S THoS.
NJ. TRIPLETT to Miss ELENOR \. HOWARD, all Of this
city.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

ES-The supreme court of Indiana decided, last
week, that portion of the liquor law submitting
the question of 'licence or no lcance, 10 vote
Of The people, 10 be unconstitutional. The effect
Of this decision will be TO permit all who may
give the required bond Ia deal out liquor in guam
titles TO suit purchasers.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

E8- The Newburyport Herald intimates that
the number OF strong minded women is on the in
crease in Boston. Its opinion is founded upon
some dozen cases lately before the police court,
where wives gave their husbands sound thrash
inps.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

H5- Dedic alton OF the Island Presbyte terian
Church.-The Presbyterian church Seventh street
sandl will be opened for public worship Sabbath
next The Rev. Stewart Robinson, Of baltimore, will
preach the dedicaory at IL o'clock A. NJ The
Rev. DR.. Gurley, Of Dayton, Ohio. will preach at
o'clock p NJ and the Rev. Mr.. Robinson at 7l3 o'clock
p. NJ. The public are cordially invited.
Dec. lO--2t s%
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

CoNsTANTINoPLE Nor. l0.-The city is in state
of joyful excitement. bulletin has been issued,
announcing that on the 4th inst. Omar Pasha had
defeated the Russians at Oltenitza. The Russian
general led 10000 men against the position which
the Turks had taken on the I'd and Sd inst, on
the left bank of the Danube. The combat lasted
six hours. The Russians were routed and left a
large number of muskets and ammunition on the
field. Eight hundred Russians were killed. The
Turks had only 13 killed and 72 wounded
An Austrian report says, that the czar replied
in answer TO an enquiry of Austria, that he will
enter into negotiation, if the Porte proposes pro
iect of peace
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

The steamer Humboldt.-HALIrAx Dec. TO-
There have been thus far landed six hundred and
twenty cases of goods from this vessel. She lies
on very steep ledge, with her after part immersed
to the upper deck and thrty-six feet of water un-
der her stern This renders the discharge of the
after portion Of her cargo very difficult.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
DIED.

On Friday morning, the 9th instant, Of chronic Group
GEORGE MARION, youngest of THOMAS and MARY
ANN RABnIrr, aged two years and two months.
Baltimore and Richmond papers please copy
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

-dH The Musical Repository, Nos. and 8,
just received and for sale Camerons Agency
Place No. of 7th street and Louisiana avenue
Price 6lI cents per number.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Pampero
sailed to-day for California, with ninety passen-
gers.
The newspapers here strongly condemn the false
reports which have been published in the New
York Tribune regarding the cholera here.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

cond door east Of the United States Hotel, Penn
sylvania avenue where also may be be found a
great variety Of under-shrts drawers, dress-shrts,
gloves hosiery, cravats, and other goods for gen.
temen.
For graccfnness, durability, and cheapness,
HENDLEYS hats are not TO be surpassed.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

k8- Methodist Episcopal Church South,
Eighth street, between and 1.-THE Rev. James A. Dun
(pasor) will preach in this church tomorrow sabbath
at IL o'clock A. M. and o'clock p. NJ Dec 10
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

HJ~ The Rev. Henry Slicer, Chaplain or
the Senate Of the United Ses will preach in the Hall
Representatives tomorrow sabbath) morning at eleven
o'clock. Dec 10
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
Important from Europe.

HALIFAX, December l0.--The London Morning g
Advertiser Of the 26th states that the government
had received telegraphc message announcing
the entrance Of the combined feet into the Black
sea.
vienna, November l9.-The Russians have at
tackled 81. Nicholas, in Asia, By land and sea, but
were repused five times.
A Russian steamer, with fifteen hundred men
on board, had stranded. Twenty five OF the crew
were saved by the Turks and brought TO Constan-
tinople as prisoners.
Ii stated by another dispatch that the Turks
had taken Russian man-of-war in the Black
sea, and that the crew had arrived at CONSTANT
nopla.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

CHARLES Il. WEAVER, Attorney at
~ Law and General Agent for the prosecution
of claims against the government, Washington,
ID. G. Oct 19-1yd&cp
L,REsH NORFOLK OYSTER's.-THE
subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday,
and Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from
Norfolk, supply OF the celebrated LYNN HAVEN
BAY and NORFOLK OYSTERS, most delicious
article.
His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors.
All kinds of GAME in season.
WIN. RUPP,
Penn. avenue, north side, bet Sd and Al streets,
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

The Rev. Henry Slicer, the chaplain TO the
Senate, will preach in the hall Of Representatives
this morning, at II o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Value Of NOtices.-Mr. g. S. Whittesey in.
formed us to-day, that since notice of his Ger
man reading lamp appeared in our paper last
week, he has sold thirty of those articles from his
store on 7h street, near E.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
a M masfments
RISLEY'S VARIETE.

EXTRAoRDTNARY NOVELTY AND AT.
TRACTION.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Railroad Accident.--Several cars Of a freight
train, on the Connecticut river railroad, ran of
the track at Wilimanset on Monday. and were
badly smashed-one, loaded with coal, having
been broken in two.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11
CARUSI' SALOON.

IL On Tuesday evening, Dec, 13 a lecture will
be delivered by Father Gavazzi, at the above
mentioned place. One-half of the proceeds will
be given TO the Ladies Benevolent Association
of this city.
Tickets so cents, for sale at Staioners Hall,
adjoining the Irving hotel, and at the door
Doors open at TO 7. Lecture 10 commence at
~ p. M.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

Sailing Of the City Of Iasgow.-PnLApEL.
pHIA Dee. 10.-The steamer City Of Glasgow
sailed to-day for Liverpool, with 2l0 passengers
and 100000 in specie.
A large fleet Of vessels are still detained in
Delaware breakwater, owing to heavy storm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-11

va Passed Midshipman Renshaw has been or
dered TO the surveying steamer Corwin, as Acting
Master