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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-20
MisffIIanf0ns.
Iusr REcEIyED A NEW SUPPLY

q of FALL GOODS! at JOHN L. CARTER's.
The undersigned has now ready for the inspec-
ton of purchasers, the largest, cheapest, and most
beautiful assortment of Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadelphia ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found: super English and French cloths twilled
and plain; French doe skin and other cassimers,
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks new style; rainbow lustres, beautiful
high colors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new
for dresses; Lupins black bombazines and alpacas;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap;
mousseline de lanes, fine and low priced; rich
black Italian silks; fine assortment of shawls !;
Scotch and English ginghams; chintzes and cali
Goes, from four cents up; white and colored fan
nels, all prices real Wech fannel Irish linens and
diapers bleached and brown shirtings and sheet
ings; men and women's hosiery of every descrip-
ton and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheap cassinets gloves, suspenders, and umbrellas
silk and linen cambric hankkerchiefs; fancy era
vats, stocks, and collars, &c. Together with a
large and general assortment of Canton fiannels
linseys plaids tickings checks and every descrip-
ton Of goods for servants wear
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
farmers as well as town dealers, TO his present
stock which is now complete in all its departments,
and to keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first OF
January next
If you want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods,
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign. JOHN +. CARIEKS,
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, d. G.
Oct 15-- -2w2aw (k)
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cELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

6ELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception
As the Preparatory Department Of the Column
bian College, it 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 ses.
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton ESQ.,; L. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21-tf
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THO EDITORS AND PERSONS having
/ business at the seat Of fgovernment.-Ihe un-
dersigned are now making arrangements to estaD-
lish in the city of Washington" National Cores
pondence Office" for the purpose OF supplying
editors throughout the country with the earliest
and most important news from the national me-
tropolis.
They have just closed arrangements with two
Of the most expert stenographers in the Union TO
furnish them daily reports of the proceedings and
doings in Congress, from which they VIII coiia,e
and prepare terse and piquant sketches that must
prove interesting TO the general reader.
Our correspondence will embrace every subject
interesting to the public, and, as we are not the
"organ" Of any party we shall be enabled to
crafty the wishes Of all who may desire our SER
vices.
We have the very best facilities for obtaining
the most reliable information from the different
departments of the government at Washington.
Ali persons having pension or other claims upon
the general government will promote their inter-
ests by corresponding with us before employing
agents at Washington.
Terms such as to justify every country editor
throughout the Union to keep his readers Well
posted upon all matters of interest transpirng al
Washington, whilst the large dailies will lind to
their advantage to open with us correspondence.
JOHN C. BOWER,
H. C. MCLAUGHLIN.
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NEW THING ENTIRELY-The most

~ astonishing performance heard of! Barrels,
firkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work
made and finished without defect, air-tight, and
smooth enough TO varnsh, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and scith the grain, cut Of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportionate bige accord
ing TO its width and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howeed, chamtered, croase cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world TO
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per day to each machine.
By this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead kcg, the largest size cask in
general use all of which, can be warranted to hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
of any description of goods. In fact the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article unless the fault
Is erclusirely in the timber.
Persons desirous of purchasing the right TO use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half Of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
10 the subscriber at Washington City, ID. O., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct. 15-eod1m.
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor

II
4. under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his wel-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers and, in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by SO doing A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at mach less
price than work made to order.
NIB Sole agent for Scott's report OF Fashions
for the District.
Oct 15-6m. m)
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the outer edge, so that you can, in complete
safety, enjoy the magnificent spectacle of Alps
rising over Alps. We were but few yards
from the glaciers large, blue fields of ice, and
seemingly close to the eternal SHOWS.
At the very highest peak of the mountain a
gentleman gallantly presented me bouquet of
Alpine flowers On traversing together
found he was Mr.. Ogden, of Chicago. Thus,
you see, dearest, have found friends close
against the skies-at least, the clouds were far
beneath our feet, as we talked Of our own be-
loved country.
We had seven Americans in all, and passed
the night at Isala, the first Italian town; we
travelled together to Lago Magiore, visited its
renowned palace grottoes and gardens, and
thence came on to Como"
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TOR RENT, the Building now being fin-

INOh MEN tuc fbuHuLS uOW UClhS hh-
I 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
connexon with the restaurant, the rooms viii be
rented for Offices The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables, The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, and, il 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 8. G. BARNEY,
Sep 31--tf E,bet. 9 and nh sts, Washington.
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH

L E4IRAOhDINhhI ~ IIAdCIIoN!-
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, a,the Metropoitaa Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side Of 7h street, 5 doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the ei.l-
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
rieties and knds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
SO SO cents per piece Borders OF the rienes, en- so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37t cents
to 81, 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 papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner ana
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my 20 cent oatln
paners. NV assortment is unriyalled by any other
in his CITY. No trouble to show goods: call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open T uii g peSeE @ IN
the evening. JoSEfh l.. ~
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collins
VI 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 busi-
ness.
They will also furnish parties at distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
Of government.
Charges will be moderate.
REFERENCES: "a
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. Caustln.
W. C. Riddell, State Department.
Office on street, Immediately opposite ,Winders
Building, Washington, D. c..
Sep 2S-6mod6lw.
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NOTICE TO u. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
Arn,ron,s OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
AoD'io AoD'ioS November /, 1853.

AuprroR's OrFIcE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
November |, 1858.
TT HAS LONG BEEN THE PRACTICE
of this Office to pay the drafts drawn and nego
fiated nv contractors for carrying the Uhued
,a,s nails for the amounts respectively, OF their
on.r,arJv nav. II was established TO accommo-
jate the contractors and meet their necesslties, In
advance of the regular and slower process Oh pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Oh the oeParmehi
and was intended only to apply 10 one arGt per
rou,e from each contractor for the tohofe amount,
Ieduct;no fines. collections &c., OF his quarterly
nav: hut il has been, and is quite generally SO
mis,nderstood as to be supposed 10 allow any
number Of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate, the contract pay lot the
ter. A priviiere conceded for accommodation (for
!, y,.s pever ANYTHING morel has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business OF this oice,
forced upon il the settlement OF the prtrafe ac-
conn,s nf contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, a species Of paper currency unautnor-
lied by the laws.
ernosed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuneness OF the signatures TO
The assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
I, = therefore deemed proper to give this public
no,;cs 10 contractors and all concerned that from
and afler the 1st day of January, 1894, but one
drai for the nav upon each route per quarter will
be payed or fled for payment, IN tnis once. Ihis
draft should state upon its face, fhaf Is he on5
one for the quarter aud me roh,e iootn 70 oe sPecl'
10 sbould Be aftestsd by the postmaster at the place
,rh,rs Il v,av Be dra,n and one other ctness; ana
s,eh o,,,gnmeat thereof should Be attested BY ttcc
'0""e''''' WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Auditor ofthe Teasury for the
: Nov f3 p % Department.
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FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

UP your old Umbrellas, and send them 10 the
subscriber in fair weather to be repaired, and thus
give him time to do the work faithfully ior IN rainy
SSss,ber the press is so great that the work may
NO, be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in a hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 37A cents up to Sc, com.
prising a general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
A large assortment of articles suitable for every
description Of repairs.
Don't forget the place. ID. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
Sep 2l-eou
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Nov 12-6t

4 CARD.-SAMUEL w. TUCKER, Mer-
~ chant Tailor, would respectfully announce
to his patrons and friends that he has ,s removed
from his late place of business and VIII for IN ,he
present receive business calls at the store OF Mr.
Evan Hughes, corner OF 18th street ana renhsyi-
vania avenue.
He is pleased TO announce to his customers that
the stock of goods to which he now invites their
attention cannot be excelled.
Nov S-3teod3w .a
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON

IT, THE THOMAS COLLYER will
- leave the regular steamboat wharf.
The coach leaves the Capitol at 8, g. liz, Il, 81,
and A o'clock
Leaves Alexandra at s, %, LII, IL, 81, and AZ
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 9, 10a, l2t, 2i, 4, and st
o'clock.
The George Washington and Colyer can be
had for Pleasure Trips also for towing.
Nov. 2--6t* SAM'L GEDNEY, Cap'n.
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NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. steer,

NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. Steer,
IN Washington Place, Hh street, is now open
ing superior stock of Gentlemen's Goods, which
it will give him great pleasure to show TO all his
patrons and to the public. In addition to the usual
stock of a Merchant Tailor, special attention is in
vited to large stock of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts
of very superior fit and quality
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-Ties, Cravats
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally.
Sep 21-3tawif2w (m)
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"ANTELs. IRON RAILINGs, AND

lyl Spring Mattresses. The Nantes are : new,
cheap, and beautiful article, manuiactured upon
stone in imitation of the richest Maroles q e.ns ine
they stand unequalled and not injured by coal,
gas, smoke, or acids AT the north they are be-
Coming extensively used, and give perfect salts
faction.
Builders and others wishing TO purchase are re-
quested to call and examine for tne1lseives' ~
same materials. .p.n,
viii be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns, for which orders will be received ana
promptly executed - ,;.,. car
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article, lar
snnar;or 70 ANYTHING Of the kind now in use.
R. HASKINS, Agent,
Penn. avenue, south side, near 10th street
Oct 19--1m I'm
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Misf&IIaMagMs.

NTOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commis-
IN sioner of the General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Act Of Congress Of
August 31st, 1852, on Land Warrant, lNo. l23J
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
1853, to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant of the Virginia State Line, in the War
of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs OF
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov 15-oaw3m. 'a# .<. ... s%t
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TOHN w. McMATH, Attorney and Coun-
d selor at Law, Solicitor IN Chancery, and Nota
nv Public, Mackinac, Michigan.
rs All business entrusted with him will be
done with care and dispatch Business ofthe Up
per Peninsula will receive prompt attention.
Oct. 14-tf
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
AT PRIVATE SALE.
God Chance f0r nm Investment.

TINE subscriber, intending to go south, offers
/ a rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW Mill Property, which is located on the
east side of Crawford street, south of Market
square.
This pre- perty fronts on Crawford street 56a
feet, and runs back to the river channel about 800
or 900 feet, and when Water street is opened,
it will have four fronts altogether. The engine is
twenty-five horsepower. There will be no public
sale Of this property, and if not sold privately
by the 18th of December, it will then be for
rent.
For terms, which will be accommodating, apply
to Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, TO Wilson & Grice
William H. Wilson, Portsmouth, or TO the sub
scriber. J. X. COOKE.
P. S.-Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either througl
the canal, or down the railroad J. X. G.
Raleigh North Carohna) Standard and Balfi
more Sun copy one month and send bills to thi:
Office Oct 23-2aw1m
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THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
ice of the turf, agriculture, field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embellshed with splendid
steel engravngs. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct 12*
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL

Nos. l7 aud 176 Pearl street, New York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
u foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering. one Of the largest and best Sc
ected stocks to the trade that 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 colored cards card, perforated, Bris.
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy mar
BILE, 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-
ton. COLLINS, BOWNE " w.
18th st., doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct 4-1yM (m)
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NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE

NIEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE
mems Furnishing Goods.--CHARLES II.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats, Scarfs Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Snspenders,
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, &c., together with all
other articles usually found in first-class estab-
lishment.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock, which will be cheerfuy ex-
hibited to all with polite attention Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon.
LANES Hat Cap, and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av., near Al ST.
Oct S
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CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgaouon, Aien
andre. &c.

CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetorcn, ALer-
andria. Sc. s
"ENRY WEIRMAN,S ladies, misses, and
IL children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran IL
Riggs's Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers &c, made TO order by III. Weirman, Of
Phiiadeiphia, OF the best French gaiter materials
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
known as % slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, Of superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
LADIES' who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
call and examine for themselves. a.#D
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs
Nov. q-1yeo. (m) Banking House.
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53-The under
lN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, Insurance. mining, railroad, government,
State, and CITY securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated. .nr
Sep 21-dtf EMANU UEL b. HAIL.
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INK ERASER and PAPER

yJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentemen.-A new kind Of eraser or rub
Der, far superior to any article for the same pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, it removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordl-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface of the paper
unharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
Branch of Satoners' Hall, Nos. TIA and 176
Pearl street; 11th street, doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct 7-tf (m) sN",.a
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]. ID. winter,
Thomas Brown, ,

Thomas Brown, J. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA OF Pennsylvania.
THE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
TO prosecute claims Of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government.
Office on 14th street, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Sep 29-tf BROWN & WINTER.