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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At:AZINE.

i The number for January. 1884. viii b. the first
OF the forty volume Of the knckrrbockcr
Magazine.
Since the price of subscription has been reduced
from five to three dollars year. the circulation OF
the knickcrboc ker has been increased nearly four
to one. In many places ten sold where there
was but one before and through the year il has
been steadily increasing. II is now offered as
cheap as any of the Magazines, all things consider
ed. Instead of making new and prodlgiouS pro-
misses. We submit few extracts from notices OF
late numbers, which we might extend To u n,lmber
pages.
Those familiar with the Editors monthly Cos
pwith his readers. have doubtless with ourselves.
admired the perennial source OF its pleasant Wit
, and Joyousness. In this number The. Gossip
dancing in the sunshine OF May morning. We
he must certainly snow brown in the coming
number: bu, this number gives no sign OF cxhau>-
| ton. - National LnrNigrnrrr. IInshtnslon
The best talent in the country viii be enlisted /,
and no expense or effort spared. To make the
knic Ike rbocker more than ever Ic>cr, me ot the
tirst position among our original American Maya
zines.
TERMS.--Ilrcc dollars a year. strictly in ud-
vance--thcre will be- no deviation from his cundi-
ton: two copies Tor 81; i've copies. and upwards.
50 20 each. Booksellers and Po>,ma>,"r> are re-
queSted To act as Agents Those who viii under.
take 10 procure subscribers will receive favorable
terms. Specimen numbers W. be sent gratis on
application. postpaid
Agrn, for Washington.
JOE StllLLlNnTON.
Odron Building, corner u ,trrr,. and ,'rnn>y!-
! vania avenue Sep cliffs
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Socks, Periodicals ano Stationery.
MONTHLY.-On the first Of

ZIG July Was commenced the second volume OF
lutnam's Monthly lis success, remarkable among
literary undertakings, proves the Senuineness OF
the national welcome with which the prospectus
was received and the manner in which its pro-
mise has becu fulfilled.
To have demonstrated that an original Ameri-
can Magazine can command the lively interest and
substantial support Of the American Public, and
challenge the admiration of foreign criticism, is a
success of which the publishers are proud.
They will spare effort in deserving even
greater favor. They sill believe, as they said at
the commencement OF the undertaking. that, "a
popular magazine must amuse. interest and in
struct.' They have still undated faith in the
oppucncc OF cur own native resources. and they
appeal 10 the experience OF the last six months to
show with what reason.
The tir>, volume is now complete. and may be
had neatly bound in cloth. price - 90.
The first edition OF the June number CONSISTS OF
ihiriy-tve thousand coplcs-a greater circulation
than has ever before been attained bv an original
literary magazine, either in this country or in
Europe.
TERMS So per annum; or 25 cents a number
Agent for Washington
JOE SIilLLliTON.
Oden building, corner 4! street and Penn>yva-
MA avenue. Sep Gifts
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!

IN EAIHHOhDlNARY AIIRICIIONt-
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment,
of fall patterns, 1.-THE Ma,opo/iian poperH Hanging
IND Upholstery Unrsroomx No. $, Washington
Place, east side Of 7th street s doors south of r
street. | would most respectfully inform the ci,i-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish. embracing all va
ricties and kinds-vz Gold Silver, Velvet Satin,
and unglazed Papers. at all prices from 10 cents
to 50 50 cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l21 cents to So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 374 cents
to 81, and upwards according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vcstibulcs are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvallcd by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH r. H. PLANT.
Sep 2i-3meod m)
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MAGAZINE FOR ,s3.-The

LNCLLCllC MAGAZlA Il FOR '53.-The
IL sphere and the utility Of the ECLECTIC MAGA-
ZINE have become too we'll defined to require cx-
panaiion. Differing in aim from other magazines
and supplying want which Is widely and ncrcas-
insly iet by more educated and Intelligent por.
ton OF the community. il fills place winch could
he hlcd IN no other method than hv the principle
Of selection which it adopts. The grea, reviews
and magazines OF Great Britain and the Continent,
through which the leading minds Of the are are
accustomed, almost exclusively, 10 express them
selves are too numerous 10 be- reprinted. as we'll
as too costly 10 be imported by the general reader
They contain. likewise much. with their desirable
articles. that has but temporary or local ntcreSt
and which - worth 10 the American reader neither
the price nor time required 10 peru>e II. To select
from the whole field OF Journalism all that is really
valuable. both the graver dissertations and discus.
SONS OF the reviews. and the lighter and more
versatile contents OF the magazines. ; the pur.
pose OF the ECIECTIc. The best parts OF all arc
thus secured, without the cost or lncunhrancc Of
the local feeble parts Of any. The main portion
OF the ECLECTIC Will continue 10 be. con;oscd OF
the great and eloquent articles Of the reviews !:
while everything valuable or brlan, ia all other
periodical issues particularly Of Great Britain
will be carefully presented. A richer and more
valuable aggregate Will thus be furnished than The
contents OF any single periodical could afford
Embellishments OF the highest order OF sub,cc,
and engraving will occupy each number Among
these will be richly engraved portraits Of the mos,
distinguished living characters especially in ltc-
rature, art. or craftsmanship. These plates are
engraved by Mr.. SARTAIS, who has no superior IN
the striking and effective style of the nlczzotn
TERMS.--The Eelec,ie Ndga:,Ut is ISSUED on the
first OF every month, in numbers Of ~ large $40
pages each, on fine paper, making THREE VOLUMES
year, with title pages and indexes. Price - per
year, il paid strictly in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ST.
Agent for Washington.
JOE SHILLINt;TON
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Cooks, lerio0ieals ana Stationery.
nRosPECrUs OF THE UNITED

States lliustrated--Un dcr the, title Of the
aItcd States illustrated. has been commenced
Ire publication OF a-great national work. OF very
costly and magnificent description, for which the
liDrra! patronage 81 the American public is conf
IDENTITY expected. II Will appear III parts with such
prompitndc that twu volumes will be completed
before the close OF the present year. These vol
umes vii! b. issued simultaneously one being
Ctuslvely devoted ~ eastern and the other 10
tern SUBJECTS, Each part Will contain four steel
clEraNln@>. from original drawings BY eminent
artists, representing either some remarkable view
,c,rn the splendid landscape scenery Of the coun-
Try, or some pubic rdnce, whose architectural
heauty or historical character entities il TO such
commemora'lon, Ten parts wilt compose a vol
une
Tic prc>ra, volume OF The western section will
contain, among other illustrations, views OF the
grand and peculiar scenery OF the Missssppl
river. from il origin at lia>ca Lake down TO its
mouth, below New Orleans In similar manner
the volume OF the eastern section will represent
only such SUBJECTS from the >ea-board States "a
are most striking and truly American.
But If excellence has thus been aimed NJ IN the
engravln.s. The literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon II. No expense
has been spared 10 render the work III this respect
also a natlnna! monument. Many oi the best and
popular " rcr> III the country engaged as
regular contributors, and the editorial direction OF
the whole has been entrusted to the care OF Mr..
Charles \. lid&a, M!p>c name IS sufficient guar
Anltt that thu pur. VIII lie OF solid merit, as
well ~ elegance and beauty. Each number
VII! rnna from = t. Ii pages eitcr-press. print
cd IN r'r@aat t;p" IN >p!endid Ito paper.
With the last numbers each subscriber pur-
chaser o the Two volumes will receive TO each
section 81 tie work aRcgorie title page. exc
culed IL hl.h s,yl Of art. and as premium, a
magnificent steel engraving. 81 hy 25 inches rep
rescntln- The i'al,cu, Bunker HILL from Trun
bull, great picture. whose superb execution rem
'ders il a costly ornament. and whose subject vii
make II dear - every American.
In the anticipation oi a vast number OF subscri
bers. III" prize ui the work viii he put at the fol
loving rates. whose chcapnc>s only the larges
circulation can ln>'ily: single, numbers, each 81
,euts single volume. -: the two volumes. will
The premium p'air. so. General Agent for Ma
VA, 4, Irtrci 81 Columbia and vicinity. Mr.
John &, 'i"trgli. Nn To-. Baltimore ST. corne
Holiday. Baltimore. Md.
~" voeln-, can BE- had separately BY ,hos,
subscribers who ma! prefer Tie east the ives
alone.
HERMAN j. MEYER.
New York No. l6i. Wil!iam.>t
JOE SIiLLINGTON.
Sep TT. Agent tor Washington
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rRAHAM's MAGAZiNE.-Thi number

NJ opens the SECOND volume OF Graham's Mag
sznc Tor 1852 and cannrt refrain from ,hank
ing most heartily both the press and our sub
scrber, for the ,cH"onraEcNtrnt afforded MS 10
pcrseverc III cleva,in- III. literary and pictorial
charac'ry u he work The la, ,u!n,n. embraced
every raricr 4 Magazine ilu.,ral,un and ha,
furnished 20 nr readers Papers OF ability upon all
- !npo, n: il'rrr>' winch absorb the lines and
also scrir< ~ articles Of a purely literary char
acter Q! higher order Ian have heretofore boon
found III Tie nphlhy Magazines. II shall lie our
aim 70 'rprCrc ''rahaa stu; further m these
respects, and by carr'.r attention and enterpr,>c
10 command the pah'c a,proLailon and SUPPORT,
Tn .N"aS l1l"Ms- con Rlencrng with tins mum
ber--w I Gam especial attention for the beauty
of its pet yra! illustration, Ample arrangcms MS
have hecI entered rsto with competent artists 10
secure proper variety II the very bo.t Of all
kinds CT cGGrhrinI ->tccL incZzotnt. and wood
70 meet Inc cxpecta, IONS ~ our readers, and the
literary depar; nent shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington.
JOE iIlLL.SGTON,
ol.n Funding, cor. 1! 81. and Penn ave
Sep .,--iI-
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DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in
i vcn."r (Dr. kid.,cr) Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the OF it will be found fully rs per cent jim ev-
cry persons gas bill. II can be SO adjusted as to
supply the ga, at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted. the
Regulator will continue To supply the ya> at that
pressure uatormly without requiring further care
or attention, and independent Of all the tluclua-
tons OF the street pressure. An additional advan.
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of
agreeable quality, in place IT the blui~, white
color Of the ordinary gas light occa>oncd by the
high pressure ut which the gas is consumed. A.
an evidence OF its practica! utility. it is now in OPP
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores IN New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 It's value. II has also received the
united commentators Of the press.
Hotel proprctorS and storekeeper> in the city OF
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS TO avail
themselves Of the econon>cr, obtain all fur
Tier information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted on" Of these Regulators up in his store.
and will give an illustration of il.
EDWARD NJ. BOTELER
Practical Gas Filter aud Plumber
South West corner Of 9TH and y streets.
Sep 22--2aW:iM.
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NOR RENT, the Building now being fin

IL Shed on the northeast corner Of nh street and
Louisiana avenue. in this city
The r>t floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, OF marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores ON 7th street The basement is con-
>tructcd to embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant. in connection with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters. provisions, &c. The restau-
rant communicates. bot from in and out doors with
the second story, which is composed Of four rooms,
communicating through ample toldinS-doors, for
the accommodation Of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
copnexion 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 a commodous billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent OF the building. and is we'll adapted for a
printing room or amory. and. il not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition ROOM Gas
aud 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. c. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf +. bet. and It'll sts, Washington.
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AnPER'S NEW MONTHLY NAGA-
Ia enc has nav reacir'd monthly edition OF
over One Hundred and Twcnty-i Thousand
copi,' and the demand for il is still increasing
with greater rapdn" than ever. This unparal-
leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers to rc>or, 10 extraordinary; means for
printing the work with the requisite rapidity. and
al the sane time preserving the typ,grap cal Gle.
gance by which il has always bern distinguished
II is now sh6rotArd by Il new process, which
makes II easy to print any number Of copies from
the plates. without in tlclca> inpairln- III,
clcarnrs> and beauty Of the Impression The
publishers desire 10 repeat their cordial acknOwl-
edsmens> To the press and the public for the cx-
traordnary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts 10 interest and instruct the great body
Of the American people, and 10 renew their as
suranceS that every possible effort will b. made
TO increase still further the claims Of their maya.
zinc upon PUBLIC favor and support. II will con-
tinuc 10 present. at the cheapest price the most
interesting and instructive literary matter. original
aud selected domestic and foreign, in the most
elegant and convenient style. and accompanedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish cx.
penditurr OF money can command. They appeal
with confidence to the past as a guarantee that
their promises for the future will be ahundan,ly
fulfilled
TERMs.-Thc magazine may he obtained Of
booksellers. periodical agents or from tho pub
h>hers, al three dollars year, or twenty-five
cents a number. The semi -annual volumes. as
completed. neatly bound in cloth. at two dollars.
and muslin covers furnished "a those who
wish to have their back numbers uniformly bound.
at twenty-five cents each. Six volumes are now
ready. bound. Th. volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December: but snbSrrip-
tons may commence with any number.
Agent TOR Washington,
JOE SHILLlNGToN,
Odeon Building. cor !! St. and Penn. az.
Sep Cliffs
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Bail AoJbs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
sT~ BALTIMORE AND OHIOEE

~
IiEzsea Railroad, from Baltimore to NtR
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers OF the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
Fhls expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is OF the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
Inc Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at L. NJ, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
(So0 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. NJ next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. M. may Law
over Tor lodging IN Cumberland, Q79 miles,) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
10 connect with these trains the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. NJ. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington JUNG
ton, better known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers of
the Union Line, which have Just been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars. and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c., or the 81. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers tor Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route to CincinnatD aud other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c. and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsyille and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
conncxion at Wheeling to and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer OF passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, Sill to Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets TO be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and OF the other
Agents Of the Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtt* General Superintendent.
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DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look
i up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather to be repaired and thus
give him time to do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is SO great that the work may
moi be well done. as nothing is well done that is
done in hurry
Umbrellas for sale from 37l cents up to Sc, COM
prslng q general assortment Of green blue, and
black silk and ginsham umbrellas.
A large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description OF repairs.
Don't forget the place. D. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th sts
Sep 2l-eotf
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LINE GROCERIEs.-Famil who ar

LNINE GROCERIES.-Famil who are
Il now returning from the springs, and others
who are abon, laying in their fall supply Of groce.
reS, will do well TO give me a call before they pur.
chase elsewhere. The following list. in part OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in at tho
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, Will liz. sold Al small advance over cost,
30 chests superior Black Tea, at SO cents a pound
at retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea, from
so cents TO 81 a pound
IL hhd> medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar part at st cents
80 bag prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Cotccs
l6 bbls. bc>, Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
80 extra >ucar.cured Hams. favorite brands
eases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger.
Particular attention is called to the above Black
Tea. al 80 cents; it is rich in flavor, without the
drh,erons c!lrc, OF most green tea, and warranted
as good is generally sold at 81 and 81 IS cents .
pound With large variety of other articles not
named. Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free Of charge
Il. M. p. KING,
Corner Of and l5th streets and Vermont
avenue, north OF Jackson Statue.
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FREE EXHIBITION.
Gallery of Premium


w neutrality-suspicious. the largest
col ccton OF Da-ucrrcoiypes ir>lhe United States,
consisting of most Of the public mSn in the coun-
try and a complete gallery Of the limited States
Senate being of the most attractive exhibitions
to strangers that can ne found in the city.
Also: SrEREnscorlc DAGTERREoTYrEs which
have beea pronounced by the most scientific men
Of Europe and America, lone Of the greatest won
ders Of the age They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotnndity Of nature; TO most persons
the effect is startling.
Medals awarded at the Worlds Fair in London;
Maryland Institute. 1850 81 and 80; and premium
at the Great Fair at Castle Garden. New York.
The highest award silver Medal, at the great
Fair Of the Metropolitan Institute. Washington,
1853.
L'kenesse> taken equally well in all wcathers,
| though cloudy j, preferred. except for children
Galleries. Pennsylvania Avenue. between ~
and 9TH SIS. Washington; New York: Baltimore:
Richmond; Norfolk. Va; Petersburg Va; Lynch
burg. Va; Wilmington, n. G.. Sep II
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Now Is THE TIME for Bargains In Ri.
IN bands, Laces, Embroideries, Wishing
10 reduce my present stock previous to making
new purchases. will sell without regard to cost,
for the next two weeks. as my intention is to make
room for new goods. solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. | name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves and Collars
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
DO do Bands and Flouncngs
Straw Bonnei>, from 25 cents 10 81
Bonnet Ribands, from l24 10 26 cents yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, 50 cents to ST IS
White and Colorcd Kid Gloves. 371 cents a pair
Child-ens' Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Alserine Gmps, Braids, Buttons, &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss Book. Nainsook. and other M,,sns
silk and Thread Illusion, Laces and Edgngs Of
every >t!le A. TATE,
Penn. av., between 10th and llth sts
Sep 2l-3t
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IL chant. Washington, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, south side.
References Hon. j. c. G. Kennedy. Washing
ton; Prof. G. c. Jcwett, Washington: Messrs.
Perry L. Bros Washington; Messrs. Homcrs &
Ladd. Boston, Mass; Messrs. J. p. Jcwe,t a, Co.
Boston, Mass; Richard S. Smith Esq. President
Union Mutual Insurance Office. Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq, No. 39s Broadway, New York.
Sep 2i-3t lm)
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A CARD
Z No the building community. Of w ash In yton

UHe HuIdlhE community Of w Arlington
and IT'S vlchty.--FREDERICK f.. GEIGER,
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his friend, and the public generally for mast fayo
and hopes TO be favored with their continuance
as he prepared 10 execute all kinds Of work in
his line OF business At the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms.
Lie will also make Plans, Specifications, and su-
pcr'n'cnd any KIND OF work that may be- entrusted
TO his care.
Place Of business and residence on G street,
between 9th and nh streets
Sep 27-Imod
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NOAH WALKER & CO.. Marble Hall

N Clothing Emporium, Browns Buildinc would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
and the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment Of all
qualities and styles Of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own mandatory. Also, large and well selected
stock Of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts. Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars Ties, &c.
10 which they invite the attention Of all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep always on hand a supply of servants
clothing. (m) Sep 21--3taw4w