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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-29
NJ EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH
III -EYTRAORDIM4RI Y AtL,TR 4lll,IlML


Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
OF fall patterns, atthe MaropOiitam Paper Hanging
and Upholsts~y Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, S doors south Of +
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have Just received from the manufacturers q
splendid assortment Of Paper IIangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kindsyiz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices from 10 cents
to S3 90 cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12t cents to So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
TO ~, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papcred and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
at short notice, by skilfml workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivaled by any other
in akis city. No trouble to show goods A call is
Respectfully solicited Doors open till Q o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X PLANT
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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miscellaneous advertisements.
NTOW rs THE TIME for bargains in RI

Nov IS THE TIME for Bargains In RE
IN bands, Laces, Embroideries, &c.-Wishing
to reduce my present stock previous TO making
new purchases, j will sell without regard 10 cost
for the next two weeks, as my intention is 10 make
room for new goods. i solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits,
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria Insertngs and Edgings
Do do Bands and Fiouncings
Straw Bonnets, from IS cents to 81
Bonnet Ribands, from l21 to 90 cents yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, so cents 10 81 25
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 37i cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerinc Gimps, Braids, Buttons, NC,
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss, Book, Nansook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings OF
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av., between 10th and llth SITS.
Sen OH
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Sail 8aaSs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
.T- BALTIMORE AND OHIOE

IszzxfG Railroad from Baltimore to ~
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &c.
This 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.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at Z. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
$3.50 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 NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles,) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and 5 p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
tion, DIETER known as the Relay House0 nine
miles from Baltimore.
At Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers of
the Union Line, which have just been completed
Tor this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio 10
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CncinnatD and 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
10 GAINESVILLE, NC, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being a regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling TO and from those places.
baggage checked through from Washington 10
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie
anywhere on the route from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, Sl2
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--dtfx General Supe rntendent.
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FOR a RAINY DAY.-Look

DREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look
IL 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
not be well done, as "nothing is well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 37i cents up to Sc, com
prising general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and bingham 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 SITS.
San o1-aotf
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gouks, DerioSifals aa0 Stationery.



/ Books and School Requisites.-The subscr-
Der has on hand, and is constantly receiving,
School Books and Requisites of every variety and
description; the greatest variety aud collection,
perhaps, TO be found in the United States, fresh
well bound, aud the latest and best editions, and
will be sold low, by retail wholesale as AT any
store in the country.
Also Blank Books and Stationery in its greatest
variety, and not inferior to any in the market
Those, therefore, in want of the above will find il
to their interest 10 call as above, few doors from
the corner of his old stand, on 18th street and
Penn. nv. r. FARNHAM.
Sep2l.
NEW YORK; Historical sketch of the
IN Rise and Progress of the Metropolitan City
OF America, IS cents
The Right Way; or Practical Lectures on the
Decalogue, by L. ]. Crane SO cents.
Philosophy and Practice of Faith, by l.. p. Odds,
IS cents.
Commentaries the Laws Of the Ancient He
brews, by L. G. Wines, 81 so.
The Behavior Book, Manual for Ladies, by
Miss Leslie, 81. .. .-. \. "
Shady Side, IS cents. "
School Books, full assortment, cheap
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
,.#... y7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
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r OOK FOR NOELL & BOYD, BLIND

II OOk FOR NOELL & BOYD, BLIND
IL Makers and Upholsterers, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., south side, between 9th and 10th streets
We would inform our old customers and the pub
lie generally, that we are prepared to fill any
orders in our business, with promptness, viz: We
manufacture daily, every kind Of Inside Venetian
Blinds, either plain or fancy. We have, also,
Painted Shades of every style, White Linen or
Buff Shades, Fancy Reed Blinds, &c. We emu
meraic Lounges, Easy and other Chairs, Curled
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Ottomans, Di-
vans, &c.
Carpets and Curtains neatly made and war
ranted TO fit.
best manner. Sep Gilt
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NEW FAIL sTYLEs OF GENTLE

IN mems Furnishing Goods.--CHARLES II.
LANE has just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Crsvats Scaris, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspcnders,
Handkerchicfs, Hosiery, &c, together with all
other articles usually found in a frst-class estab-
lishmcnt. %
The public are respectfully invited to cali and
examine nay stock, which viii be cheerlnlly ex-
hibitcd 10 all with polite attention. Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon
LANES Hat, Cap, and Gontlemen's
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av., near ~ 81.
Sep 2l--lt
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IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE IN

i venton.-SANps & CUMMINGs Brick Ma
chine.-Patent Rights for Sale.-Michael Nourse
IL CO., of this city, have been appointed the
exclusive Agents for the United States for the
thoroughly tested and pronounced by practical
brick-makers throughout the country to be the
best machine for the purpose that has yet been
produced. 1t is successfully worked by the ap-
plication of any motive power-steam, water, or
horse. With two light horses the clay is tenn
pered, and at the same time six bricks are moulded
in five seconds in the very best manner, thus ex-
ceiling in rapidity of operation any other machine
for that purpose now known.
The issue Of the American Patent is only de-
layed until the machine can be protected abroad.
Meanwhile, M N. & Co. are prepared to negotiate
for the sale of any amount territory and give
good title to the same.
Apply by letter (postpad) or at their Office, cor
ner of sth and E streets, near the Post Office
Department. Sept 21-lt
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FURNITURE WAREROoMS.
WYNN. Mel. CRIPP,S OLD ESTA Ii .

wv lshed Cabinet Mandatory, on the West
side OF Eleventh street, between Pennsylvania
avenue and 4 street.--A large stock Of fashion
able Furniture Of his own make always on hand.
Parlor and Chamber Furniture, comprising
Mahogany, Walnut and Rosewood French Me-
dalton Sofas.
Chairs to match, in brocatel, and Secretaries and
Bookcases, rosewood.
French-plate Mirrors, oval Il long, with brackets.
Tables of Louis XIVth style
Wardrobes and Dressing Bureaus, and Cottage
sets, very cheap Sep 2l-lt
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TTARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGA.

"ARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGA-
zine has now reached monthly edition of
One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies. and the demand for il is still increasing
with greater rapidity than ever This unparal-
leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers TO resort TO extraordinary means for
printing the work with the requisite rapidly, and
gancc by which il has always been distinguished
IL Is now electrotgped by new process, which
makes II easy 10 print any number OF copies from
the same plates, without in the least imparing the
clearncss and beauty of the impression. The
publishers desire to repeat their cordial acknow
edgments to the press and the public for the
traordnary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts To interest and instruct the great body
of the American people, and 10 renew their as
. surances that every possible effort will be made
to increase still further the claims of their maya
zine upon public favor and support. 1t will con-
lnue 10 present, at the cheapest price, the most
Interesting and instructive literary matter, original
and selected, domestic and foreign, in the most
elegant and convenient style, and accompaniedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
penditure of money can command. They appeal
with confidence TO the past, a guarantee that
their promises for the future will be abundantly
fulfilled
IERMs-Ihe magazine may be obtained OF
booksellers, periodical agents or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars a year, or twenty five
cents number. The semi-annual Volumes as
completed, neatly bound in cloth at two dollars,
and muslin covers furnished 10 those who
wish 10 have their back numbers uniformly bound
at twenty-five cents each Six volumes are now
ready, bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December; but subscrip.
tons may commence with any number.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON.
odeon Building, cor. A ST. and Penn. av
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i The number for January, 1854, will be the first
Of the forty-second volume Of the knickerbocker
Magazine. "-
Since the price of subscription has been reduced
from five to three dollars year, the circulation OF
the knickerbockcr has been increased nearly four
10 one. In many places ten are sold where there
was but one before, and through the year il has
been steadily increasing. Ii is now offered as
cheap any of the Magazines all things consider
ed. Instead of making new and prodigious pro-
misses, submit few extracts from notices OF
late numbers, which we might extend to a number
Of pages.
"Those familiar with the Editors monthly Cos
sip with his readers, have doubtless with ourselves,
admired the perennial source Of its pleasant wit
| and loyousness. In this number The Gossip
holds its way like some fair rivulet glancng and
dancing in the Sunshine OF May morning. We
used 10 wonder how Mr.. Clark held ont, expecting
he must certainly SNOW brown in the coming
number; but this number gives no sign OF exhaus-
tom National InfeHigcneer, Washington.
The best talent in the country will be enlisted
and no expense or effort spared, TO make the
first position among our original American Maya
zines. >.e..t... ... .. 5'. a.,
TERMS.-Three dollars a year. strictly in adj
vance-thcrc will be no deviation from this condi-
ton; two copies for So; five copies, and upwards,
50 90 each. Booksellers and Postmasters are re-
quested to act as Agents. Those who will under
take TO procure subscribers will receive favorable
terms. Specimen numbers will be sent gratis on
application postpaid.
-. Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON.
Odeon Building, corner - street and Pennsy
vanin avenue. .a- Sep Gifts
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Sen 81
nATENT GAS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The I'M
IL ventor dr. Kidder) of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the OF il will be found fully rs 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-
tioRs OF the street pressure An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of
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
evidence Of its practical utility, lis 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 commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city of
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS 10 avail
themselves of the economiser can 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 NJ BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
. South West corner of 9th and u streets
Sen 22-2aw3w.
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NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.-S. NJ.
IN PETrENGlLL Il CO, No. l22 Nassau
street, New York, and 10 State street Boston have
made snch arrangements with the best and most
widely circulated journals in the United States
and Canadas that they enabled TO make saw
ing of time and expense to the advertisers who do
business through them They select the best pa
pers, and advertise conspicuously, at the very low
est prices. and always keep the interest Of their
customers in view. Merchants are invited TO call
on them and satisfy themselves that these things
so. Sep 1i-ifx
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Carriages, Carriages

CARRIAGES, Carriages, Carriages
~ have now on hand the finest assortment Of
Light and Family Carriages ever offered for sale
in this city Among which are several different
styles of Light Rockaways, for two or four per-
sons Light Buggies, with and without tops; glass
door and curtain door open front Rockaways, and
almost every style of Carriage now in use.
Also. on hand several second hand Light Bug
gies and Rockaways.
All of which will be sold on the most reasonable
terms, AT the corner of Pennsylvania avenue, by
... THOMAS YOUNG.
All new work warranted Son
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TITY LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE.-A
~ large number of lots, located in all the different
wards of the city, and AT all prices from the low
est to the highest on easy terms. Constant de-
mand for lots and for houses. Persons having
either for sale may find favorable opportunity to
sell, as well as all wishing TO buy.
I'll. C. SPALDING,
Office on ID street, one door east of 10th street.
Sen :. y
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nUrNAM's MoNTHLY.-on the first Of


j July was commenced the second volume OF
Putnam's Monthly. Iissuccess, remarkable among
literary undertakings proves the genuneness OF
the national welcome with which the prospectus
was received, and the manner in which its pro-
mise has been fulfilled.
To have demonstrated that 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 proud.
They will spare no effort in deserving even
greater favor. They still believe, they said at
the commencement of the undertaking, that, "a
popular magazine must amuse, interest, and in
struct." They have still undated 'taith in the
oppulencc OF our own native resources, and they
appeal TO the experience of the last six months to
| show with what reason. .u@.
The first volume is now complete, and may be
had neatly bound in CLOTH price So 90.
The first edition of the June number consists of
thirty-fve thousand copies-a greater circulation
than has ever before been attained by original
literary magazine, either in this country or in
Europe. .~..... -. .#
TERMS: So per annum; or % cents number.
M Agent for Washington
...s .'....1. f. JOE SIIILLIGTON.
Odcn building, corner "A street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. Sep Gifts
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- MICHAEL McDERMOTT, Pa.
EHAW1S2 Avenue, south sidc, near 81 street,
NZW opposite Gadsby's Hotel, has on hand,
and is now finishing, large assortment Of CAR
RACES, Of superior style and finish, all Of his
own make, and warranted, which he will sell low
for cash or approved paper. Also, several second
hand Carriages, which he will sell on reasonable
terms. Repairing done with dispatch and at low
prices.
Sep 2l-3t MICHAEL MsDERMoTT.
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miscellaneous advertisements.
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical


- ScHooL,-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next SEES
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms S12 SO per quarter payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year. and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
II. GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
lessor c. g. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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A TTORNEY FOR THTs PROsECUTION

a TTUKNEH FOR THE PKOSECUTION
IA OF Claims, at Washington Chy.--The under
signed having been engaged successfully in the
prosecution OF Claims before the Departments and
before Congress- for several years, will attend
promptly to all claims entrusted to his care, and
especially Revolutionary Pensions, Bouaty Land,
Extrapay, and pensions for services in the war Of
1912, and the Mexican war, as well as all the In
dian wars.
Office on ID street, one door cast Of 10th street.
III. C. SPALDING,
Sep 2l-lt Attorney
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L,OR RENT. the Building now being fin

LNOR RENT, the Building now being lin
ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for 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 kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau
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 or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connection with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious biardroom for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or 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 address s. C. BARNEY,
Sep Gift E,bet 6 and 7th SITS, Washington
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II LLOYD & CO. Claim. Pension. and Bonn-

LLOYD & CO.. Claim, Pension, and Boun-
IL ty-Land Agents, Fifteenth street, opposite the
Treasury, Washington.
Cash advanced on Claims.
Claims before Congress or the United States
that have been abandoned by other agents as
worthless, have been successfully prosecuted by
US. Letters addressed as above post paid, will
be promptly attended to.
Also, extra pay due officers, sailors, &c, bought
or collected. ." Sep 21--1t
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r AW AND CLAIM AGENCY OFFICE

IL at Washington City--Chares X. Sherman,
Attorney at Law, respectfully tenders his profess
sional services to the public. He will give prompt
and careful attention to any legal business conided
TO his care in any of the Courts of this District.
He will give the same attention to the prosecution
Of claims against the Government, before any of
the Departments or Congress. In cases of mag
ntude or difficulty he will be assisted by his father,
Charles T. sherman, ESQ., Of this city.
Office on Louisiana avenue.
Sep Gilt