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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-29
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

AUDITORS OFFICE, POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Norember /, 1853
HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts, respectively, of their
quarterly pay. II was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Of the department,
and was intended only to apply to one dratf per
route from each contractor for the schos amount,
ddeducting fines, collections, &c., of his quarterly
pay but il has baen, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as TO be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount not exceed
ing the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. privilege conceded for accommodation Qor
it was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this office,
forced upon il the settlement, of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with a qnasi sanction OF
this office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
II not unfrequenty occurs too, that this Office is
exposed to great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures TO
/. the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice 10 contractors and all concerned. that from
and after the LIST day of January, 1854. but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment in this Office This
draft should state upon its face, that IL is The o,l,
one for the quarter and the route (both TO be snec
fed) on which it is drawn; and the signature there
20 shoud be attested by the postmaster al the place
,cher 10 may Be drawa, and one other witness; ana
sottnsssss.
VIM F. PHILLIPS.
Auditor 9th Treasury for The
Nov, IL p. 0 Department.
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Agenfies aa0 gan 0f6tss.
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--To

N Claimants. FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 10 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 or 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
halfpay 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; 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 orthe 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.. F. A. Dickius 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 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis. *
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd m)
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1lisfeIlanfgas.
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
ble I'm instalments.


DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
ID stock of this Company are now open at the
Office of ADAMS & STEVENS, 9th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
135 miles southwest Of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad. is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes TO
build railroad to connect with the Virginia Gen.
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished
will be able TO put coal in this city at 50 per ton
thus enabling the company to make from ~ TO 81
per ton profit, and of course making il one of the
most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public. The lands abound in rich stratas OF coal
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an inexhaustibe supply of iron ore
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State OF Virginia, and is nearer
than any ofthe Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently it enjoys, in re-
spect to distance, advantage over any coal that
comes TO this city. The coal is about ninety pei
cent. carbon, and entirely free from sulphur; its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH, President.
....4.a ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. T. CLARKE, .....
w. S. DUNHAM, ;.
C. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS
ALFRED L. BEACH,
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Maine Bank Treasurer.
No. CIV (Alexaldria Gazette copy.)
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d w. BRowNING, Merchant Tailor,

n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
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 well-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. 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 much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
for the District. .n
Oct. 15-6m. (m
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NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under tile National Eotei Penn. Auenae.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend to all epicuses, as being of the
most delicious flavor
Londres, Cabanas, (Londres,) Panetelas
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, s- FL Dealte.
Consuelo, Consolacion,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
aforementioned favorite brands will be found
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diadem Goodwns Patent, Koh-I-Noor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco put mp in small neat
boxes at SIS each, or 373 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most palatable tobacco ever
chewed
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G S. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov 17-3md (n)
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IIlO EDITORS AND PERSONS having


i business at the seat of government-The un-
dersigned are now making arrangements to estab-
lsh in the city of Washington g A 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.
Theyhave 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 will collate
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
All 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 upo all matters of interest transpring at
Washington, whilst the large daies will find il to
their advantage to open with correspondence
JOHN G. BOWER,
H. C. MCLAUGHLIN.
Nov l2-6t
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MisfklIanfgMs.

"AVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-
II TUREiLIf not, call and examine our new
and splendid stock of Rosewood Mahogany, and
Walnut FURNITURE.
Our stock is all new and well made, comprising
nearly every article of cabinet furniture now IN
use,~ and many articles that not 10 be found in
other furniture stores; few of which we emu
merate:
Large and splendid walnut and mahogany
Extension Tables
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Bookcases
Do do do marbe-top
Centre Tables \.
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Etagere
DO do do Buffet do
Do do do corner do
Do do do Wardrobes
Cottage Reception Chairs, covered with lasting
Rosewood, mahogany. and walnut Teapoys and
Walnut and mahogany Comedies
Do do Trays and Stands
Do do and iron Hatracks
Iron Bedsteads, Cribs and Umbrella Stands
Marble slabs, Gilt Brackets, and Gilt frame
Mirrors
Mahogany and Walnut Looking glass Frames
and Looking. glass Plates
Curled-hair, shuck, palm-eaf, and Excelsior
mattresses.
We have also the newly invented elastic spiral
spring mattress, which has given satisfaction to
all who have used it. In nearly every instance
where we have sold them they have returned
with orders for more of the springfield bottoms.
We believe their value to be inestimabe.
OF furniture for common use we have too great
an assortmentto enumerate
WIGHT g. CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street
Notice the bedstead sign.
(m) Nov 22-1m
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NEW FALL sTYLEs OF GENTLE

NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE
IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CHARLES IL.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders,
Handkerchief Hosiery, &c, together with all
other articles usually found in frst-class estab-
lishment.
examine my stock, which will be cheerfuly 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 q
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A CARD.-SAMUEL w. TUCKER, Mer-
~ chant Tailor, would respectfully announce
TO his patrons and friends that he has removed
from his late place OF business, and will for the
present receive business calls at the store of Mr.
Evan Hughes, corner OF 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
He is p,eased to announce 10 his customers that
the stock of goods to which he now invites their
attention cannot be excelled.
Nov S-Steod3w ..
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NEW GooDs. Bargains for CASH!

IN EXTRA ORDINARY YAITRACTION!-
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery 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 a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-vz: Gold, Silver Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 124 cents TO So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 cents
to $4 and upwards, according to quality
Paper hung by the best worknen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibues kept on exhibition Statuary
and ornamental work done in 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 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city No trouble to show goods. call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till o'clock in
the evening JOSEPH L. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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Nov II
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A (sond Chance f0r. an Investment.


TIME subscriber intencing 10 go south, offers
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 property fronts on Crawford street oo5
feet and runs back TO the river channel about 500
or 1000 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 NJ Cooke, Norfolk, TO Wilson Il Grice.
William H. Wilson, Portsmouth, OF 10 the sub
scriber. J. n. COOhE.
PS-Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either through
the canal. or down the railroad. j. X. C.
Raleigh North Carolina) Standard and Balti.
more Sun copy one month and send bills to this
Office Oct 23-2aw1m
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
....# LAND INSTITUTE "
TINHE undersigned respectfully invites the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity to
an inspection of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &c., all of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made to order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low charged elsewhere.
G. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
Nov 11-eo3m. (m) ,..
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Kossuth.--A report prevails in London TO the
effect that at the time of Kossuth's disappearance
he paid visit TO Louis Napoleon, AT the invita-
ton OF the latter who was desrous ofascertaining
how large a force OF Hungarians could be brought
into the field, in the event Of general war. Il is
said that he spent two days at Paris, and that the
search made for him by the police was merely a
ruse TO cover the proceeding
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WINTER PLowISG.--All stiff clays which are
not naturally wet, that may be intended for
spring crops, should be plowed this month, to
allow the frost to break down their texture but
such lands should not be plowed when they are
in wet condition, but when they are mooer'
rately moist
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NTEw GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.

NIEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN
IN Our stock at present is full, and of the best
and newest styles, both of goods to make to order
and of garments already made.
II is our purpose to keep none but the best
quality Of goods, Of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made as good
as bespoke work, and at less prices
Also constant and good supply of fine Shirts,
OF good cut and make: woollen, cotton and silk
Undershirts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and good articles for gentlemen's use.
YOUNG 81 OREM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel.
Nov 3-2wf (k)
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rAs FIXTURES.-The subscriber has on
" hand and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory of Cornelius, Parker & Co., Phla.
delphia a large and handsome collection of chan
deliers brackets pendants, &c, embracing all their
new pa..erns, "I ,n;ne W" o AZ inc man
fixtures will find il to their interest to call and ex
anime patterns and prices before purchasing.
G. w. BOTELER,
Sep 2-eod2m. Iron Hall.
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The FOLLOWING VERSES, entitled "A WINTER
NIeHTs EpIsTLE," Were addressed to the editor
of the Knieksr5ocker" Magazine, and were pub
ished in that excellent periodical of March, 1853.
Although the writer declines giving his name TO
the public, we think we recognize an old friend
and schoolmate. Ii we are correct in this suppo.
sition, we "know .".'
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NEW GOODS now opening.-P. j. Steer,
IN Washington Place, 7th 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 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.
Sen 2l-3tawif2w (m)
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..s. TO CAPITALISTS.
MOST VALUABLE PROPE

IN fered AT private sale, consisting of few build
ing lots in square 6SS, Capitol Hill, fronting the
capitol square, south side, Immediately next to the
extension. '.s
This truly desirable property holds out to per-
sons seeking investments the greatest induce
ments, and its location considered will be dispos-
ed of at most reasonable prices Title unques-
toned, and property unncumbered.
For further information, as TO terms, &c, apply
al this Office. ~ '..". .,'..a...
Oct 90.
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street. merchants Exchange,) 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
Sep 21-dtf EMANUEL b. HART.
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G A n ID .

CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetorcn, Aie1-
andria. &c.
JTENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
I'll children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersgned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran &
Riggs's Banking House, in his new building with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
SINNERS, &c, made to order by ii. Werman, of
Phiadeiphia, of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generaly
known as q 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
cali, and examine for themselves.
c. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran u Riggs
Nov 0-1yeo. (m) Banking House
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NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commis-
IN soner THE General Land Office Of the Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Act Of Congress Of
August 3lst 1852, on Land Warrant, (No. 1881
issued from the Land Office Of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
17s3 to John Hardyman, for his services as
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 15-2aW3m
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nGEpICAL CARD.--Drs. r. s j. Hunter

NTEDICAL CARD.--Drs. II. g. j. Hunter,
NI (physicans for diseases of the chest &c.,
beg TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tce in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that OF being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast. ..
DR.. Robert Hunter wall visit washington and
Baltimore ON professional business once in each
month after December. .s. .. +.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on lnha-
lation. with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. R. C.S. ..."
Nov l6-ly Qn)
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REEN's INK ERASER and PAPER

REEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
VI Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.-A new kind Of eraser or rub
ber, far superior TO any article for the same pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as pencil cleaner, it removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface of the paper
unharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
Branch Of Sationers' Hall, Nos. 174 and 176
Pearl street; 11th street, 6 doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct TT (m)
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NTANTELs, IRON RAILINGs, AND

lyl Spring Mattresses. The Mantels are new,
cheap and beautiful article, manufactured upon
stone, in imitation of the richest Marbles, of the
most rare and desirable kinds. In style and finish
they stand unequalled and are not injured by COAL
pas' 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
ouested TO call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs 10 match the Mantels, OF the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Railings.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article, far
superior to anything the kind now in use.
r. HASKINS, Agent,
Penn. avenue, south side, near 10th street.
Oct l9-1m I'M
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WILLARD'S HOTEL.
1UyuE AROVE~NAMED ESTARIISH-

ment will be reopened for the reception OF
guests on Thursday, November "a. Since the
closing in June last the house has been complete
ly renovated, enlarged, improved in ventilation,
warming, &C., and many improvements added re-
quisite TO the comfort of its guests.
With practical knowledge of hotel keeping
and personal attention to the business, the under
signed hopes to merit share Of the public patron.
age so literally extended heretofore
H. A. WILLARD.
Nov 11-d1m (m)