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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
EUROPEAN GENERAL AGENCY.-Ml

IL CHAs r. STANsBURY, one of the members of
the firm, has permanently established himself in
London, such arrangement being found neces-
sary in order TO give his immediate personal atten-
ton TO the European business of great importance
and value already. subject TO the direction and
control of M. N. & Co., and 10 such other business
| interests as may be hereafter entrusted to their
care and management.
As guarantee for the mode in which the bust
ness of their foreign Office will be conducted they
have special permission 10 give the names, re-
ferees, of Bankers, Merchants, and Gentlemen OF
commanding influence, position, and character in
Europe, whenever desired.
Mr.. ). is aided by eminent and efficient legal
counsel abroad, and special attention is given by
him to the facilitating of proceedings for the
very or collection OF legacies made 10 parties in
the United States; TO the recovery and possession
of property, real and personal claimed by heirs at
law resident in this country; 10 the adjusting OF
unsettled balances due TO claimants in the United
States, whether accrung public account or
otherwise; TO the procuring of legal conveyances
from parties resident in Europe to purchasers OF
real estate in the United States in word to bu-
siness of any kind that may be confded 10 M. N.
Co, however complicated, as they have the
means of communicating advantageously with
persons of every pursuit, profession, station in
Europe, however remotely located
Their charges will be moderate, and regulated
by the nature and extent of the services rendered.
Sep 2r--tfF
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
MisffIIanfgMs.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.


IN chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge
published monthly by ALFRED E. BEACH, No
Sc Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail TO any part ofhe Uaited States,
Every aumber contains 80 large pages of letter.
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfRsely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .ftiy cents volume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps, or bills at the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly wyiaen. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City,
&l-- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each 10 be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A Good Chance for An Investment

THE subscriber, intending TO go south. offers
il rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
Saw Null PROPERTY, which is located on the
east side Of Crawford street, south OF Market
square.
This property fronts on Crawford stree, 561
feet, and runs back 10 the river channel about 500
or 900 feet, and when Water street is opened.
il will have four fronts altogether The engine is
twenty-five horsepower There viii be no public
sale OF this property, and ii not sold privately
rent.
For terms, which will be accommodating apply
TO Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, 10 Wilson ~ Grice,
William III. Wilson, Portsmouth, or TO the sub
scriber. J. X. COOKE.
=. S.-Persons purchasing this valuable prop.
erty, can be supplied with timber either through
the canal, or down the railroad. ]. X. G.
Raleigh North Carolins) Standard and Balti-
more sun copy one month and send bills 10 this
Office. Oct 23-2aw1m
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in

IL ventor CDR. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks Of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use of il will be found fully 25 per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. II can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that OF the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fuctua-
tions of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of a more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed AS
an evidence of its practical utility, il is now in OPP
Grafton in some of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable,
testimony to its value. II has also received the
united concentrations Of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the cityof
Washington and its vicinity, dcsrous 10 avail
themselves OF the economiser, CON obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration of il.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

EOR RENT, the Building now being fin
IL ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city,
The first floor has been constructed for n Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed to embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with a kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions &c. The rsstau-
rant communicates, both from in and out DOORS with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
" the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious biard-room for three
tables The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing amory, and, if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 21--tf E, bet. 8 and 7th sts, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OFFICE PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
!. -
TT HAS BEENLoNt, THE pRa CTTCE

IF HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
Il OF this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
uated 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 draft per
route from each contractor for the achole amount
(deductng fines, collections, &c., 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
ing in the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. privilege conceded for accommodation flor
i was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this Office
forced upon il the settlement Of the pripate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
It 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
1t 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 IL as tile oalv
one for the quarter and Ue route (boh 10 be speci-
fcd)on which il is drawn; and tie signature there
TO should be attested By tie postmaster at the place
1ckere 1T may be draac, and other apituess and
each assignment thereof should be attested Jv taco
WttneSscs.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
auditor tie Treasury for tie
NOV. H. p O Department.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
MARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble works.

lyl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest stye and superior finish, which he
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, cacined plaster, 50 75 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)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEoPLEs jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to-. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive 10 patents inventions, may al all times con-
suit the undersigned, acahom charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
at a distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED f. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. SO Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-* s,.-
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
SCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

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graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these win be added original contributions and Sc.
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Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
Gail 8aaas.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WET.
~ BALTIMORE AND OHIO *.

sK BALTIMORE AND OHIOt3s
Railroad, from Baltimore TO -
wheeling and connecting there with the large, fw,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line the
Ohio, and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughlYom-
pleted by the late finishing Of the Great toard
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellenYrder,
the earnest attention of travellers is confently
directed to its superior advantages and loyfares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most tupen-
dous and attractive character 0
Inc Express Mail Train leaves Baltimde daily
at L. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is or 10 hours, including In stop
pages, arriving there at or 8 p M. next Law; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. Mmay lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 Mes and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morrhg.
To connect with these trains, the drs leave
Washington AT A. M. and p M DAHL meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washnlon juno
tion, better known as the Relay Hdse) nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al Wheeling the seven unrivaled teamers OF
the Union Line, which have just bee completed
for this route, form daily connexih with the
cars, and convey passengers down lie Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville, where thI Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the St. Louis and Jew Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those goik further on
Passengers for Columbus Tor wb prefer the
land route 10 CincinnatD and otherba of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Compayp excellent
coaches over the best part Of the taional Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by rsrsad.
Passengers for Welsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also fild ihis most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion al Wheeling to and fran those places.
Baggage checked through froh Washington to
Wheeling and no charge for trhsfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with he right to lie over
anywhere on the route0 Eol Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnat $ll; to Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets to be had Of Mr.. PAtoNs, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington and Of the other
Agents the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
1 Sep 2l-dtM Gefral Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
HlisffIIanfgms.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS' HALL,
Nos. ia and Ito Pearl street, Nev York.
UtOIIINS ROyYNE xsr CO. Importers OF

n NOILI NS, bow NE q GU, importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
now offering one Of the largest and best se-
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
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal ;
American and English drawing papers plain, en-
bossed, and coored cards card perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
tion COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
1lth ST., doors north OF Penn. avenue
Oct. 4-ly* (ml
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
JULES BON N EFT
MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. s. }: Hunter

lyl physicians for diseases of the chest, &C..
beg To announce that they will remove TO New
York on the 9Th of December next, or as soon
thereafter they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads ON the southern
coast.
Or. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December
| WIN be published in January next an American
edluon oi SIR Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an introduction, Notes. and an
Appendix, by X. Hunter, M. II. C.S
Nov 16--ly (m
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
ltOLLINs, BOVINE & CO.. IIth street,

~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers, offer al 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
writers, bankers note cases, slates pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
folos, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va.
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
dob printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
cuars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL.
LII and 176 Pearl street, New York
Nov 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA
Security, Stability, and Perpet,rty.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient
Fund, January 1, 1851, $3O6, ,O29 Oh.

Office in Washington City, ~ ST. and Penn avenue
System cash, dividends cash, no scrip and credits
the value of which none can tell because not con-
vertble 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 policies
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 10 the office returned in cash See prospec-
fuses. CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary. S. r. CRAw-
FORD, president. PLINy SMITH, actuary.
j. E. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City.
JOHN RICHARDS, M. D., Med. Adviser,
Duvafs building, Penn. avenue, near Al ST.
Oct 25-dlm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The UNDER
In signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-dG EMANUEL B. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
r Aw NorICE.-sIDNEY 5. BAXTER

IL late attorney general Of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington 10 practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Colum
bia, and attend TO any professional business con-
fded 10 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.. B. Samuels,
Hon. G.. III. Lee, OF the Court Of Appeals oil
Virginia.
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 2l--1yeod. m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
DROsPECTTJs OR DE BOWS RE-

il VIEW; volumes XIV. and xV., adapted pri
mariy 10 the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly IN
New Orleans. nj SIS per annum, in advance.
rS~ A few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 TO $50 pages,)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any ofthe large cties or towns. Sep TIT
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
IL ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly AT 12S Fulton street, MY, (Sun
Buildings) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sep. TIT
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
Stsam ii9sbiaatian.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
Ihe SHIPS comprising Mts lime are the foLloscine
The ATLANTIC ....... Captain West.
% Ihe pACirlC Captain Nye.
Ihe AhCIlC.. ........... Captain Luce.
The BALTIC..... Captain Comstock.
The ADhIAIlC.... Captain Grafton.
Eh These ships have been built by
&KSat& contract expressly for Government
= service; every care has been taken
ensure strength and speed and their accommo
datons for passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort
Price of passage from New York TO Liverpool
in first cabin, $40; in second cabin, $40. ExcIu.
sive use OF extra-size state rooms $500. From
Liverpool 10 New York. ESQ and EGO.
An experienced surgeon attached TO each shin.
No berths can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1853. 1853.
From Ne,o York From LiyeyyooL
Saturday. August Wednesday. August 10.
saturday. August ~. "Wednesday. August "a.
saturday. Sept 3. Wednesday. Sept. T.
Saturday, Sept IL. Wednesday. Sept 81
Saturday. .Ociober.1. Wednesday. October s.
Saturday. October l5 Wednesds October
Saturday. .Octob'r 30. "Wednesday. Nov q
Saturday,. Nov. IL. Wednesday. Nov 10.
saturday. ..Nov. 70. Wednesday. Nov 80.
Saturday....Dec. TO- Wednesday. Dec. IA.
Saturday. Dec. "a. Wednesday. Dec g.
FOR freight or passage apply TO
EDWARD X. COLLINS x co.
No. So Wall street, NJ W
SROWN, SHIPLEY 81 co.
Liverpool.
13 Kings Arms Yard London
J. MUNROE & Co
~ kue Notre Dame des Victories, Paris.
GEO. HI. DRAPER, Hayre.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion specie, jewelry pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein er-
pressed. Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
r.: cazEszzszs=zzz1 CHANsE OF HOURS.-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
RI: czznza CHANsE OF HOURS On
lf1g@ and aAE Thursday, October 9th,
1853, daily trains (SundEs excepted will be run
over this road, agreeablyto the following arrange
ment:
A train for WarrentoI and intermediate points
will leave the Station, crner Of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, Am; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning will eaW Warrenton at a quarter
past | o'clock p. M, friving in Alexandra al a
quarter before oclod. p. M.
A train from CulpeRer @. A. to Alexandra and
intermediate points Wi leave Culpepper G. H. al
~ O'Clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandra al 10l
o'clock A. M
Returning will Leaf Alexandra at II o'clock,
?. NJ, arriving in qpepper G. H. at A o'clock,
p. M.
A daily stage is rnning between Gordonsvile
and Culpepper c. T. in connexion with the cars
en- this and the Virginia Central Routes
THRDGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsvillet t....................$4 so
To Staunton !.....................7 J. Z so
To Lynchburg. .....s...............7 z 90
To Winchestep. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Per order: w. b. CROCKETT
Oct o-u Agent
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EsaEHazaza TRAINS RUf AS FOLLOWS:
!3-S@ Leave daily, except Sunday, at and
A. NJ, 81 and S p. M.
On Sunday at 6 A. NJ, a1 S P. M.
The Train at p. M. is dprsss, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and lelay; the others at all
way stations.
Trains at A. M. and P. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at 6 A. M. and 5P M, connect West.
Trains at and A. M and 5 P. NJ. connect
East.
Fare from Washington Baltimore. 81 25
Do do do and return so
Do do Annapolis. rs
Do do do and return SO
cured at the office, and AZ good for the day upon
which they are issued. T. H. PARSONS,
Sep 21-tfx Agent.