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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
the New Orleans Commercial Bulletn
A Practical Joke.
LOUISVILLE, Sepf. I8, 1853.

LOUISVILLE, ocPt. ict looS.
DEAR COLONEL: / wrote you yesterday, but
had last night an adventure of so funny
character, that cannot refrain from commu-
nicating it to you and your readers, not for
their instruction, but because it may amuse
them. lodge in room with three beds In
it-one beside my own being occupied by a
friend As my friend and myself were about
taking possession of them, stranger was ush-
cred in to take possession of the third. His
dimensions were about equal to brandy pipe,
and his physical man in somewhat the same
proportion. He entered the room with his
coat on his arm, putting and blowing like o
stern-wheel steamboat stemming current.
His first act was to raise all the windows,
though the night was o cool one. 1 said to
him, that we could not stand so much wind.
He answered that he must have "air."
made up my mind that it was necessary to
adopt one Of the three courses, stay and get up
with cold, take some other room, or get our
new conner to take himself off. Iresolved upon
an attempt at the latter, particularly as per-
ceived, or imagined / did, an unpleasant odor
arising from the want Of the freesuse OF soap
and water on the outward covering. tipped
the wink to my friend, opened my trunk, and
commenced taking out my soiled clothes, ;a at
the same time remarking to him, no one could
be found who would take in hand clothes worn
by me when had the yellow fever.
Ny subject at once took the alarm. Said he,
stranger, you don't say you had the yallow
fever, and them ar things are the same you
wore when you had it, 1'Yes, sir, have had
the yellow fever, and these are the same under
clothes wore at the time; just smell them, and
you will perceive genuine yellow fever smell"
In the mean time, the old fellow had nearly
stripped himself button hearing this, he gathered
up his wearing apparel and made a break for
the door. "Stop, said |, Il am all over yellow
fever, and you need not fear me. ! now have
none Of it."
ayes, but your d--d shirts have, and have
been in the room with them and their sickening
stencil, and shall have the fever and die; and
what'll my old woman do when I'm dead and
gone, with all of them ar mules I've bot and
and-and they've put me in room with yal-
ler fever man from Orleans
If ever you have seen wounded and bleed
ing porpoise trying to escape drove OF his
own kind by plunging into deep water at one
moment and leaping out the next, you can form
some idea of the manner in which my alarmed
acquaintance made his exit out of our room.
The door hardly seemed large enough for him
to pass through in his haste to escape.
My friend and myself enjoyed hearty laugh
and a good nights rest.
What was the sequel know not, as have
not dared to show my face at the Office to in
ouire, for fear of rebuke, for so frightening
one of the regular patrons of the hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
* ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collins

4 ENEkAL AIENCl.-IaylOr q COilns
N 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 a 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. Caustin.
w. G. Riddell, State Department.
Office on street, Immediately opposite Winder's
Building, Washington, D. c.
Sep 2S-6mod6w.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
GENCY AT WAsHINGTO Mo

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To
IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. lie will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hafpay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines as well those
against the State OF Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthc public Of
ces which, may requirethe aid of an agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service
Mr.. r. A. Dickins is known to most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
Engineer, surveyor and Draughtsman.

TIME SUBSCRIBER, recently draughtsman OF
III public lands to the House Of Representatives,
attached to the General Land Office and formerly
engaged upon Northern railroads, offers his SER
vices as above.
Draughts Of maps, and plans of every descrip-
ton prepared of railroads, public lands and models
OF patents and forwarded TO any part of the Union
with any information pertaining TO the above mat
ters. Address: J. III. ADAMS, Jr.
Washington, ID. c.
Office 18th street, A doors north of F. tm) 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
STOVES! STOVES! STOVES!M
\ ". NAYLOR. Copper. Tin, Sheet-irO

+ I'M - Nh AALONi OVPPCFs HHfs
I and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who are in want of Stoves 10 one
Of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove, fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment of
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly DONE
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod Qntelligencer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
MANTLEs.-Marble works.

NN AKBLE NANILF.ss-HaFDIeW WOrKss-
lN 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 style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 rs 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.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

quarter, enjoy a splendid view, and better air.
The children are the most robust poor children
in Paris. The parents, too, are improved, none
Of them now are drunkards, or cruel fathers;
the police have not once been called into the
Villa, none have yet been behind hand with their
rent, none have grumbled about paying it. See
the admirable effects of giving men even the
shadow Of property
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
CARD. .4
TUNo the building community of washington
Sep 2l-at

TTNo the Building community of washington
j and its vicihity.-FREDERICK E. GEIGER,
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his friends and the public generally for past favors,
and hopes to be favored with their continuance,
as he is prepared to execute all kinds of work in
his line of business at the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms.
He will also make Plans, Specifications and su-
perintend any kind Of work that may be entrusted
to his care.
Place ofbusiness and residence on G street,
between 9th and 7th streets.
Sep 27-1mod
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
vJ,o THE HEIRS OF OFFICERS AND

il Soldiers of the Revolutionary and other
Wars.-The undersigned having established per-
mani General Agency at the seat Of Govern
ment for the prosecution of claims against the
Uns q States, continues to give his usual prompt
atte lion to all business entrusted to his care
III success he has achieved in bringing about
srcedy settlement Of old claims placed in his
h,nds, justifies him in believing that he will be
equally fortunate in behalf of his clients for the
future Suspended Pension and Bounty Land
cases meet with special attention, and in no case
will fee be charged, unless the claim be allowed
and paid by the Government.
There are many representatives Of deceased
Naval Officers who have claims that can be estab-
lished by applying to the subscriber.
ROBERT Fl. GALLAGHER,
Formerly of Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
References. lifnecessaru.l

- y - ItJe7eHtfS' ~ HtttSSu7yJ
Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington, d. G.;
John S. Gallagher, Esq, late Third Auditor Of the
U. s. Treasury; Hon. Jackson Morton, United
States Senate; Drexell & Co. Bankers, Philadel-
phia; M. Judson, Esq, Banker, New Orleans;
Wright 81 Williams, Bankers, Erie, Pennsylvania;
Maury 6c Morton, Bankers, Richmond Va Bur-
eoyne a. Plume, Bankers, New York; Ellis a. Nor
ton Bankers, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Johnson, Bro
ther & Co., Bankers, Baltimore, Md.
N. B.-I have facilities for establishing service
in Wayne's War, by which all entitled to Bounty
Land, or Pension can secure the same. The diff
fculty heretofore in establishing the service re-
ferred has grown out of the fact that the Depart
ment itself has no rolls Of Wayne's War.
r. III. G.
Sep 21-3 Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

p1~ The following is one Of the toasts given
at the celebration Of the 4th Of July ont west
American youth---may their ambition reach
as high as their standing collars"
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

TRESH NORFOLK OYSTER'S.-THE
l subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday,
and Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from
Norfolk a supply ofthe celebrated dLYNNHAVEN
BAY and NORFOLK OYSTERS, most delicious
article.
His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors.
All kinds of GAME in season.
VIM. RUPP,
Penn. avenue, north side, bet. Sd and Al streets.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
ENERAL AGENCY, washington CITY

* ENERAL AGENCY, Washington City,
M d. C.-The subscriber offers his services TO
the public in the prosecution ofclaims before Con
gress or any of the Departments OF the Govern
ment. Some years experience as disbnrsng Agent
at the Indian Department, with general knowl-
edge Of the mode of transacting business in the
Offices of the Government, enables him TO promise
satisfaction to all who may ntrus business ofthis
character TO his care.
He will also give special attention the collection
of claims against parties residing IA the District Of
Columbia or Uieinity; to negotiating Loans sceH
as the purchase sale of Stocks Real Estate, Land
Warrants &C., &c., or furnish information TO cor
respondents residing at distance, in regard to
any business which may interest them at the seat
of Government.
VA Office over the Banking House OF SELDEN,
WITHERs & Co., TO whom he refers.
JAMES J. MILLER.
NJ B. References Of the most satisfactory cha
racter will be given to correspondents in whatever
State they may reside.
Sep. 24-1m
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

rAS FIXTURES.-The subscriber has on
W hand, and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory Of Cornelius, Parker 81 CO., Phila-
dephia, large and handsome collection of chan
deers, brackets, pendants, &c, embracing all their
new patterns, which he will dispose of at the man
ufacturer's retail prices Those in want of gas
fixtures will find il to their interest call and
anime patterns and prices before purchasing
C. w. BOTELER,
Sen 2i-eod2m Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
BRANCH OF STATIONERS, HALL,
Nos. 174 and l76 Pearl street, Neto York.

COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers of
Y j foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best se-
leced 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, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers plain, em-
bossed and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
ble and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c., with endless assortment of
stationers' goods, and envelopes of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE N CO.
18th ST., doors north of Penn. avenue.
Dcf i--IuM lml
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

II THOGRAPHY.--The undersigned have,
j in connexion with their establishment, lith-
ographic printing Office, and are prepared 10 exc
cute orders for checks, promssory notes, drafts,
bills of exchange, circulars, &c.
Specimens can be seen on application at the
store. COLLINS BOVINE, 81 CO.,
l1th ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue,
Branch of Staiioners' Hall, LA and ITO,
+, Oct l1--tf hn) Pearl street. New York
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
PROFESSIONAL CARD.

mrs. R. g. j. HUNTER. members of the
IL Royal College of Surgeons, late of Islngton,
London, have taken up their residence in Wash
ington, for the treatment Of DISEASES OF THE
CHEST; comprising affections Of the Throat
Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases of
the Heart, to which branch of their profession
they have for many years given their exclusive
attention. The peculiarly of the treatment en-
ployed by Drs H.. is that the remedies employed
are administered by Inhalation, in the form of
vapor
Residence and Office, 18th street, between G
and III streets. (m) Sep 21-1y
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

CHEsAREAKE and Ohio Canal stock
~ wanted by PETER A. KELLER
Sep21 Opposite the Treasury.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
agtnfits anA Tam 0flffs.
r Aw NOTICE.-sIDNEY 5. BAXTER,

IT AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
j late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved to Washington To practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Colum-
ba, and attend TO any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's ney building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania aven lie.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. j. Allen, Hon. Wm Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G.. III. Lee, of the Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia
Sep 2l--lyeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
JULES BON NET.

GENERAL
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
IA all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct 1T
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

PROSPECTUS OF THE SOUTHERN
j LITERARY MESSENGERfo for 1854. Twen-
teth volume. In issuing the prospectus OF the
Twentieth volume of the Southern Literary Mes
senger, the propretors beg to assure the public
that no exertons will be remitted on their part TO
maintain the high character Of the work, and TO
challenge the patronage of all who value sterling
literary merit. For nineteen years, the MeSSen-
ger has endeavored 10 reflect faithfully the south
ern mind, while disdanng all narrow and sectional
views, and has been alone among the monthly
periodicals Of America, in defence of the peculiar
institutions in the southern States. To this Office
it will still be devoted, and will be prompt TO re-
pei assaults upon the south, whether they come
under the specious garb of fiction, as in Uncle
Toms Cabin,n in the direct form Of anti-slavery
pamphlets. AT this critical iuncture, while our
enemies employing literature as their most po-
tent weapon Of attack the southern people will
surely not withhold their encouragement from a
work whose aim il shall be to strike blows in their
defence.
The Messenger WILL as heretofore, present its
readers with reviews, historical and biographical
sketches, novels, tales, travels, essays, poems,
critiques, and papers on the army, navy, and other
national subjects.
And while the proprietors do not appeal TO the
public, on the score of long list of contributors,
they may refer with pride to the following names,
as among those who are enlisted in behalf of the
magazine:
Lieut. NJ f. Maury Rev J. c. McCabe,
Prof. III. A. Washington, DIR. s. ii. Dickson,
Geo. Frederick Holmes, Judge A. b. Meek,
Wm M. Burwel Charles Lanman,
Rev. Sidney Dyer, J. g. Baldwin,
Rev. NJ d. Hoge, Caroline Howard,
j. Nj. Legare, Prof. Schele De We're,
ia. Turner, Hugh II. Pleasants,
Mrs Anna Peyre Dinnies, Rev. Wm H. Foote
Col. p. st. q. Cooke u S. A. Rev. j. II. Bocock,
Miss Margaret Junkins, w. Gilmore Simms,
Prof J. T. L. Preston, Hon. Judge b. \. Porter,
Prof Geo. Il. Dabney, Mrs. +. II. Evans
NJ X. H. Garnett, Miss Susan Archer Talley,
John b. Dabney, Lucian Minor.
Rev. c. X. Vaughan,
With view to ensure alarger circulation of the
Messenger, the proprietors have made reduction
in the price Of subscription, which is now only
three dollars per annum, in advance, or four dol
lars if not paid before the 1st of July in any year
CLUBs-Remittne us fifteen dollars in one letter,
will be entitled TO six copies.
The editorial and critical department OF the Mes
seager will continue, as heretofore, underline charge
of John X. Thompson, esq, and will embrace
copious notes current literature and reviews of
all American or foreign works of general interest
and value. The editors opinions will be always
fearlessy and honestly avowed
The business department is conducted by the
undersigned, to whom all communications of
business nature must be addressed,
MACFARLANE, FERGUSON & co,
/. Oct 7--tf Richmond Va.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

we t nnIa ,ps storv .he ~r Ssw " dars s r i ver
table narrative-Ne,c York Courier.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
Misftllanfons.

FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board, In
IL genteel, quiet family, can be obtained on F
street, equi-distant from the Treasury and Patent
Office, on application at this Office.
Sep. 5--2awif1m
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
TEW STORE AND NEW GOODS

NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.-New
IN Hat, Cap and Gentlemans Furnishing Store,
I'd door east ofthe United States HotelI have just
opened splendid lot of hats, caps, shirts, collars,
cravats, hosiery, &c. all OF which of the latest
styles and fashions to which invite the attention
of all who are in want of such articles. My hats
are manufactured expressly for me of the best ma
teria, and will warrant that they give satisfaction
TO the wearer. J. ID. HENDLEY.
Oct. 9---6t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

nRS. f. III. & j. A. CARMICHAEL have
IL this day associated themselves in the practice
of medicine. Their office is on Pennsylvania av-
enue, north side, between 12th and 18th streets.
Sep 29-1md
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

Il Medium, denny, and hat-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
1lth ST.. six doors north of Penn avenue.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 17o
Pearl street, New York.
N. Borders received for book-binders' mate
rials. (m) Oct. lift
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16
OF THE SOUTHERN

Odeon Building, cor. "A St and Penn. av.
Sep 29-tfx
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-16

~ A. WATSON, Marble and Brown Stone
W. Yard, Massachusetts avenue, between 4th
and 5th streets, Washington city, ID. G. Marble
Mantles and Monuments, Tomb and Head-stones.
kept constantly on hand. All building work fur
nished the shortest notice and at moderate prices,
Oct Sim (m)
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year Of its existence, the 9th f April gnaliEed ~
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ding fully third is area, and which win require US
hcncefrtht pay for the white paper which Il print
ed than all we receive from it subscribers And, ample =
income has bcon Though ample It has been cur
rnty rcpHto expenditures for the next year Must be
larger than our annual income has ever yet bOoR.
We haze taken this important step not without reluctance,
but upon the matures consideration There thirteen Of
concerned in the Tribune Establishment prcreors with
hundred and seventy directly employed On the PaP-a
10 beubsted i no1me-and this enlargement
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that We have resolved eli the enterprise making
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s 60 reward for exeruns in the futre equal
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Their onethird Of letters from Europe, Asia Minor,
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