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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
yrHEkNICKERBoCkER MAGAZINE.

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admired the perennial source of il pleasant wit
and Joyonsness In this number The Gossip
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Agent for Washington,
JOE SIIlLLiNGTON.
Odeon Building, corner II street, and Pennsyl-
vanla avenue. Sep 2l--tf*
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
NEW GOODS AND NEW sTYLEs.-

i y We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade Our stock VIII be found equal 10 the best
in the market in style and quality
We invite our old customers aud gentlemen in
want OF Clothing made TO orderto give us an early
call.
We have also Ready Made Clothing OF the best
quality. Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, will find our garments TO be OF superior
quality in that line.
FURNISHING Goods of all kinds. as best cotton
woollen, cotton and silk Shirts and Drawers, some
very large and 6ne with many other new and de-
sirable grades YOUNG & OREM
Merchant Tailors and Clothicrs,
Sep 27--a (m) Browns Hotel
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and magazines of Great Britain and the Continent
through which the leading minds of the are are
accustomed, almost exclusively, TO express them
selves. are too numerous 10 be reprinted as well
too costly to be imported by the general reader
They contain, likewise, much, with their desirable
articles, that has but temporary or local interest,
and which is worth TO the American reader neither
the price nor time required 10 peruse it, To select
from the whole field of journalism all that is really
valuable. both the graver dissertations and discus
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Embellishments of the highest order of subject
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distinguished living characters especially ia lite.
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engraved by Mr.. SARTAIS, who has no superior in
the striking and effective style of the meZzotint
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JOE SHILLINGToN.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
JOE SHiLLINGTON's Periodical, News
paper, Stationery. and ISo0k-seiliDg
Esta

O,ison BniLiiag, Coney ~ street ami PENNSYLVANIA
ApcHRc
From which place lac will supply all orders for any
books, no matter By whom published in advance
Of all others, and al publishers prices
Washington publication office OF Harper's Mag.
azine, Godeys Ladies Book Grahnm's Magazine.
Putnam's Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine.
and all the foreign Reviews
a large and good assortment Of blank books and
everything IN the stationery line for sale at
JOE SfiILLINGTONS Bookstore
Odcon Building, Corner of u 81. and Penn. av.
Agent for the New York Herald, Tribune, and
Times. Sep 2i--3t
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T,OR RENT. the Building now being fin

IL Ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble with vaults Nc and
two stores 7th street The basement is con
sirucied 10 embrace all the modern convenienceS
for a 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 small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for offices. The third story embraces near
y 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, 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 10 or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf Il. bet 6 and 7th sts Washington
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NOW rs THE TIME for bargains IN Ri-

NOV lS THE TIME for bargains In Ri-
In bands, Laces, Embroideres, &c.--W Wishing
10 reduce my present stock previous 10 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 Inseriings and Edgings
Do do Bands and Flouncngs
Straw Bonnets, from % cents 10 81
Bonnet Ribands from Ia 10 rs cents yard
Neck, Sash and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, so cents TO 81 25
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 37l cents pair
Childrens Fancy Promenade Caps
A few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerine Gimps, Braids, Buttons &c.
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also Swiss, Book Nainsook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces and Edgings of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av, between 10th and lth SITS.
Sep 2l--3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
MOAN WALKER & Co. Marble uau

= CIg'mHg Emporinm Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
ana 'ne pubic generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of ali
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fan 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 winch they invite the attention OF all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep always on hand supply Of servants
clothing, I'M Sep 21-3taw4w
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
NEW MONTHLY MAGA-


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at the same time preserving the typographical ee
gance by which il has always been distinguished.
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the same plates, without in theleas impairing the
clearness and beauty OF the impression. The
publishers desire 10 repeat their cordial acknow-
edgments TO the press and the public for the ex-
traordnary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts TO interest and instruct the great body
of the American people, aud 10 renew their as
surances that every possible effort will be made
10 increase still further the claims of their maya
zine upon public favor and support. II will con-
tinue To present, al the cheapest price the most
interesting and instructive literary matter, original
and selected, domestic and foreign in the most
elegant and convenien, stye, and accompanedby
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
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their promises. for the future will be abundantly
fulfilled.
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booksellers, periodical agents, or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars year, or twenty-five
cents a number. The sem-annual volumes, as
completed, neatly bound it cloth. AT Two dollars
and muslin are furnished To those who
wish to have their back nuinbersuniformIy bound
al twenty-tv 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 ~ ST. aud Penn. av.
Sep Eft.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
FREE EXHIBITION
Gallery of Premium

AA
w Daguerreotypes.--Conta the largest
collection of Daguerreotypes in the United States,
consisting of most of the public mon in the coun-
try, and complete gallery of the United States
Senate, being one of the most attractive exhibitions
to strangers that can be found in the city.
Also: STEREoscoPc DAGuERREoTYrEs, which
have been pronounced by the most scientific men
of Europe and America, zone of the greatest won
ders of the age" They appear nearly life size and
have all the rotundity of nature; 10 most persons
the effect is startling.
Medals awarded al the Worlds Fair in London
Maryland Institute, 1s50-'5l and '52; and premium
at the Great Fair at Castle Garden, New York
The highest award, silver Medal, al the grea,
Fair of the Metropolitan Institute Washington
1853.
Likenesses taken equally well in all weathers
though cloudy is preferred except for children.
Galleries, Pennsylvania Avenne, between A
and 9th sts., Washington; New York; Baltimore
Richmond Norfolk Va; Petersburg, Va; Lynch.
burg, Va; Wilmington, N. G.. Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
up STEAMBOAT FOR SAFE
T c. LEwIs,s Life and Fire insurance e

G. LEWIS'S Life and Fire Insurance
- Office has been removed 10 the new and am
pie rooms, Hall No. 2, in "Washington Place east
side OF Seventh street, near the General Post Of
ice, where insurances can be effected on as good
terms as in the United States.
The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
has capital of over e-and-a halfmilons declares
and pays dividends annually All life-members
share alike inproportion TO their annual premiums.
In eight years there have been paid to survivors,
through my Office, over seventy-five thousand dol
lars. Information and publications gratis
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company capital
and surplus fund 100000 have acted for this
company about seven years; and all losses have
been bonorably adjusted and promptly paid.
have associated with me in this department
my son, JOSEPH X. LEWIS and we have been
appointed agents of the Continental Insurance
Company OF New York city, having cash capital
Of 100000.
Some from the Office will visit any proper
~ when desired, in Washington, Georgetown or
Alexandria.
Having so much indemnity capital, we shall
hope 10 satisfy all who call.
j. c. LEWIS,
Sep. 2i-Gt (m) Superintendent of Agencies
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
FOR A RAINY DAY-Iook

i up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather TO be repaired, and thus
give him time 10 do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is great that the work may
not be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 374 cents up to Sc, COM
prising 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. d. PIERCE, I.
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
Sen 21--eotf .
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANIES

GIRARD FIRE & MARINE, OF Philadelphia.
Capital. $500. 900.
EQUITABLE FIRE, at London.
Capital. -, SOC, 900.
ETNA LIFE, OF Hartford Connecticut.
Capital. .Sl50,0 900.
NATIONAL LIFE, of London.
Capital. oO0,0O0.
II ISKS will be taken at lov rates on Buildings,
{, Merchandise, Household Furniture, and other
insurable property against loss or damage by fire,
situated in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandra,
and in the county. Also, on lives for travelling
and residence in all parts of the world. Persons
wanting insurance will certainly find il 10 their in
terest by applying at the Office north side of Penn
sylvania avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
MYERLE & WEBB, Ageats.
Sep 22--6t (m)
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ID aIph Hasklns. General Commission Mer-

~ Chant, washington, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, south side
References: Hon ]. c. G.. Kennedy, Washing
ton; Prof. G. c.. Jewett, Washington; Messrs.
Perry & Bros, Washington; Messrs. Homers &
Ladd, Boston, Mass; Messrs. J. p. Jewett & Co,
Boston, Mass; Richard s. Smith, Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq. No. 39S Broadway, New York.
Sep 24--3t (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
V,HOMPsON,s GALLERY is now |

YNHOMPSON'S GALLERY is now the
i favorite place of resort for those who wish
to procure accurate likeness at reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention to each
picture and guarantees satisfaction or no charge.
A fine assortment OF fancy cases constantly on
hand. Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between
Al and 9th streets, over Lane & fuckers.
Sen 2l--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
1 RLINGTON HOUSE, ID. between 9th

IA and 10th streets.
The subscriber respectfully begs leave TO inform
his friends and the public generally, that he has
taken and fitted up in the most modern style this
fine house. His bar will be furnished with the
choicest liquors, and his eating saloon with game
and Injuries of every kind.
He respectfully solics call from the admirers
Of good things.
Sep 2l-if ISAAC Ten EfCk.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
YutrIs, Restaurants, goarAina yousts.
IRVING HOTEL, Washingto gton.-The sub

IRVING HOTEL, Neutrality-suspicious. sub
/ scriber respectfully announces 10 his friends
andthe travelling public that he has taken charge
of this large and well-known establishment, which
has been completely and elegantly reitted and
reiilrnished in every department. Having had
charge for u long time Of French's Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
rienced in all the details requisite TO form Hotel
of the first class, he assures the'pubhc that every
exerlion will be made 10 render the Irving in
every respect deserving OF their confidence and
support. ID. ID. FRENCH.
Sep 81
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

~ NV hOANHA - SAAIEONN1AS > IktANI-
IN ship Line via Nicaragua shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, proprictors.
Through in advance of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1900 tons burihen, win leave from pier
No. North river. at o'clock p. M. precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, Tuesday September
Goth; connecting with the new and favoritc steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles of
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information or passage at the lowest rates ap-
ply only at the agency Of the company, No S
Bowling Green N Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL. CAPI-

1NI tol Hill, Washington, for rent.--The above
Hotel is offered for rent, either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one ofthe
most desirable situations in the city, and an excel
lent location for business. Possession may be had
at any time between this and the middle OF Octo-
ber next To gentleman of responsibility desi-
rous of keeping hotel, fine opportunity is Of
fered. Application 10 be made 10 the present pro-
prietor.
Sep 25--2w JOHN FOY.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
- FOR SOUTHAMPTON Ann

<ElETFs Havre---Ihe United States Mail
Steamer FRANKLIN, j. A. Wot,on,
commander, will leave for Havre, touching at
Southampton, 10 land mails and passengers, on
Saturday, September "a, at l2 O'clock, from Pier
No. a. North River Price of passage $780,
Luggage not wanted during the voyage, should be
sent on board the day before sailing, marked .sbe-
low" No merchandise will be received on board
after Thursday, September 22d. For freight or
passage, apply 10
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.--The under-
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. 10
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, governments
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--dtf EMANUEL B. HART
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AMI

sT~ FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
Fort Washington--Fare roundtrip,
81. From Alexandra, rs cents.--Ayriving IN
Washington at o'clock, P. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at 0 and Alexandra at 9j
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat al 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave
their names with Geo. ~ Thomas Parker a. Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sep 21* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
sT-~ ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

rTvD ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rEsssex rEsss<eixtaszszls ington Boat.--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, l2, q, 4, and 81 O'Clock
Leaves Alexandria at s, 10, IL, 24, A. and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at O. IL, II, 8, a, and 81
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB COKSON
Sep Gifts Captain
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Sttam Yabigati0n.

TIE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this hne are tie foHoacing:
The ATLANTIC ....... Captain West.
The PACIFIC .......... Captain Nye.
The ARCTIC. Captain Luce.
The BALTIC. ........C Captain Comstock
The ADRIATlC. Captain Grafton.
EEA These ships have been built by
ffTk contract expressly for Government
ra444d service; every care has been taken
in their construction, also in their engines 10
ensure strength and speed; and their accommo-
dations for passengers are unsqualled for elegance
and comfort.
Price of passage from New York 10 Liverpool
in first cabin, $40; in second cabin, $40. Exclu-
-sive use of extra-sze state rooms, 5000 From
Liverpool 10 New York, .f30 and GOO.
An experienced surgeon attached TO each ship.
No berihs can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1858. 1853
From New FORK. From L,peypooL
Saturday. August Wednesday. August TO-
Saturday. August 20. Wednesday. .August2 "a
Saturday. Sept 3 Wednesday. Sept. 7.
Saturday. Sept. H. "Wednesday. Sept 81
Saturday.. October ]. Wednesday. .Oxtober 5.
Saturday. October IS Wednesday. .oAOberie.
saturday. .Octob'r 20. Wednesday, Nov. 2
Saturday. Nov IL. Wednesday. Nov. lG
saturday. NOV 20. Wednesday. Nov. 30.
SATURDAY. Dee. 10 Wednesday. Dec. H.
saturday,. Dec. "a Wednesday. Dec. 2S
For freight or passage apply 10
EDWARD X. COLLINS a. co.
No. So Wall street, NJ
= BROWN, SHIPLEY Il co.
Liverpool.
R. G. ROBERTS a. CO.,
13 Kings Arms Yard, London.
J. MUNROE & co.
70 HUE Notre Dame des VICTORIES Paris
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will moi be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie ewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of ladng are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed. Sen DC
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

GTEAM Communication betweeen New
~ York and Bremen. Bremen Mail Line. Tho
side-wheel steamers Hansa 2,2O0 tons, and Ger
mania, 600 tons, will sail as follows
From NesO York From R,>w.,
Germana. September 10 Germania middle Of
October.
Hansa September 90 Hansa -. Auoust %
Passage from New York to Bremen Firsi cIax.
500; second class, $35
For freight passage apply TO-
OELRICHS &c CO.,
Sep 21--td so Broad stree. Nv
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

TINHE Exiles--a tale by "Talvin
il Story Of Mont Blanc; by Albert Smith.
Sep II FRANCK TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

80 Eli E~p rOH FIN - TolNI. OLD
rE-raf ~ Point and Norlolk.--The Steamer
OCEOLA, having been thoroughly repaired, wil
on the 9th of July, commence running regularly
TO the above paces---leaving Washington every
"Wednesday and Saturday AT O'Clock, A. Al Re-
turning, leave Norfolk every Monday and Thurs
day at O'Clock, p. M. She will touch regularly
al Piney Point, Old Point, Cone river, and the in
termediaie landings on the Potomac for signals or
TO land, and will arrive at Norfolk in time for the
James river boats and for the Southern cars.
Passage and fare to Norfolk. ......S5
do do Old Point. .......
DO do Pincy Point. .....2
Sep PIN JAS. MITCHELL. Captain
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EsEzsa TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
-dszzz7---SGY Leave daily, except Sunday, al and
s A. M, 81 and 5 p. M
On Sunday at A. NJ, and S p. M.
The Train at p. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at all
way stations.
Trains at A. M. and 81 P. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at 6 A. M. and S p. M, connect West
Trains at 6 and s A. NJ, and p. NJ, connect
East
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. ...$1 25
Do do do and return SO
Do do Annapolis. l 25
Do do do and return so
The round trip tickets must, in all cases, be pro-
cured at the office, and good for the day upon
which they are issued. Il. ii. PARSONS,
Sep Gifts Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
NEW YORK. BREMEN ar.

EaEA NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
&H4T$t Southampton United States Mail
Steamers.-The ships comprising
TN this line are the WASHINGTON. Captain E. M
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13

InE STORY Of Mont Blanc; by Albert
il SMfrH. Price 30 cents
The Exiles--a Tale 10y Talvi, author Of q He
loise,n &c. Price ono dollar
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
sep u Ef Bookstore, near 9th street