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Miscellaneous.
7 npERlAL D,crioNARY, ENGLISH,

4 ~ y
Il Technologicsl. aud Scientiic, adapted 10 the
present state of literature. science, and al. on
the basis OF Web~ter's English Dictionary, with
the addition of many thousand words and phrases
from The other standard dictionaries and encyclo-
peuias, and from numerous other sources, CON-
prising all words purely English, and the prin-
cpal aud most generally used technical and seien-
inc terms, together with their etymologies and
Their pronunciation, according TO the best auhori-
lies. illustrated by upwards of two thousand en-
cravings on wood, vols. imperial, Svo, London
edition.
Liary and Correspondence of John Evelyn,
T. H. y. author of The "Sylvanto which is sub
lolned The Private Correspondence between King
Sharies l. aud Sir Edward Nicholas, and between
Or Edward Hyde. afterwards Earl of Clarendon,
and Sir Richard Browne, a new edition in a vol
u,nes, corrected, revised and enlarged. London
edition.
The life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France,
consor Of Henry Nv. and Regent of the Kingdom
under Louis XIII, by Miss Pardoe, London
edition.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
X FARNHAM, corner of llth 81. and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. May
MARA; or the Child Of Adoption, an origi-
i nal work of great beauty and interests, one
dollar.
Kenny Mills; or. the Earnest Works, forty
cents.
Is il possible to make the bes, Of both Worlds.
sixiy cents.
My Schools and Schoolmas,ers, by Hugh Miller,
81 rs
Boton's Evidences. seventy-fve cents.
Browns Discour~-s the Sayings and Doing>
OF our Lard. n-w -tiIon four dollars.
Holiday House, by Mis-. Sinclair, new edition.
fifty cents
Infant's Progress, new -diion. fifty cents.
Physical Theory Of Another Life, by Isaac Tay-
Tor, one dollar
The Missionary Of Kilmany.
Vinet's Homilies, or the Theory of Preaching.
The Lamplghter.
GRAY s. RALLANTYNE,
Nav S-tf Seventh street.
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BALTIMORE AND Ohio KAIIKu


For Cincinnati, Louisville Indianapolis, Cotu an
bus, ZaneSriRs, Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago and ST. Louis
THRoUGH TICKETS for all the above
Il points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington al 8, A. M.
arrive IN Wheeling in time 10 connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsvile, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad TO Cleveland, Toledo
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat rs mile,
TO 81. Louis. Leaving Washington al 5, p Nj.
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid UNION LINE +" STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville
and Indianapolis; also for GAINESVILLE and Colum
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply 10 I. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
]. III. DONE,
Feb It'll Master Transportation.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

IA man Prnier-The Workingmans Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Feb % Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
Sep 2l-dtf
A ERICA AND the AMEkICANFLAC.

A ERICA AND the AMERICAN FLAG,
"A by Commander Andrew II. Foote, u. 8.
Navy. commanding United States brig Perry on
the coast Of Africa.
Alone, by Marion Harland, author Of Robert
Remers Letters. Kate Harper. &c.
Corinne. or Italy. by Madame de Stael.
Field Book for Railroad Engineers, containing
Formula for laying Curves, determining Frog
Angles, LevelIing, caculsting earth work, &c,
together with Tables Of Rad Ordinste-, Loga.
r'thmlc and Natural Sines, Tangents, &c. by
John b. Hench, A. M. Civil Engineer.
Just received, and for sale at the bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
May l2 Corner Of llih 81. and Pa. avenue.
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NJ AKBLk MANILls--siarpls works.

AVA The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
Brockedelia, spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian and
black marble, richly carved and PLAIN, OF the beet
quality, newest style, aud superIsr hnlsh which he
offers for sale low Tor cash Also, Marble Monu.
nIents, Tombs, and Hesdstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window siIls, liniels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
stone, calcIned plaster, 81 IS PER barrel.
Also on hand large lot OF Connecticut Brow
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 Ii
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On + ST., bet. 18th and 1870.
Oct q--6m. fm)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

EDiC l. DkPAkrMkN1O OF HAMP-
lN1 den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
"A'eenth annual course Of lectures will CON-
nence on Monday. the 10Th day Of October, 1888.
ND continue until the LIST OF the ensuing March.
The commencement for conierrins degrees will
&c held about the m,ddle Of March.
H. l.. Bohsnnan, NJ. H., Prof. Of Obstetrics and
Diseases OF Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberayne, M. D., Prof OF Materis
hedics and Therapeutics.
Martin p Scott, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistr,
tRd Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, NJ. d., Prof Of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
carerP. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II: Tucker, M. d., Prof Of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
Arthur (. Petioolas, M. D., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose.
;uted with the most ample facilities, and al very
.rlhlng expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col.
ege Infrmary and Richmond amshouse. The In.
urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
spolec TO the entire control Of the faculty, at all
tunes well filled with medical and surgical cases.
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in.
-uucton. Many surgical operations are perform
ed IN presence Of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, ENJOY, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
mites Tor becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, and Treatment Of disease.
bxPENsEs-Matriculation fee, %. Professors
tees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
zee, S2J
1s- The price Of board, including fuel, lights,
ana servants attendance, ~ usually 50 or $3t per
week. David ~ TUCKER. ND
sep @-tf Desn Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

RUss0-rUkkisH CAMPAIGNS, by
III Cochesney. X. A.
The Whimsical Woman, by Emile F. Carlen.
Crystalline, by r. w. Shelton, A. M.
The Myrtle Wreath, by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne Of the Chinchs Islands, by George
w Peck
Modern Nscromsncy, by the Rev. DR. 6utler.
On sale at TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Nav Bookstore, nesr 9th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marty to the southern and western Slater Of the
Union' including statistics OF foreign and domestic
INDUSTRY and enterprise Published monthly in
view orleans al 50 per annuni, in advance.
zs- few complete sets of m. vyork tbir,een
volumes, bound handsomely. 600 TO $50 pages, :,
are for sale at the Office New Orleans. deliverable
in any oftbe large cities or towns San 1,f
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
TIVE COMING sTRUGGLE.-The Com

V'HE tOWFNU STHUtfOLE--Fht COm-
Il ing Struggle among The Nations Of the Earh
OF the Political Events Of the next Fifteen Years,
deserb-d IN accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kel. Dsuiel. and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtleth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Feb6 Bookstore. near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
March 30-eod6m
ID UssIA AS 1T Is, By COUNT DE Gu.

ID UssIA AS 1T IL, By COUNT DE GU
h rowski.
MEMOIRS. Speeches, and Writings. Of Roben
Rautoul. j., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
aud private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLAINTIFFS NORTHERN BRIDE, o
Novel, by Caroline Lee Heniz, with illustrations
from original designs, IN vols.
THE CHURCH. IN q series Of Di.courses, by
Sylvester Judd Pastor Of Christ Church Maine
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Common wealth, from the execution
Of Charles l. 10 the death Of Cromwell, by M. G..
Guizot. translated by A. r. Scobc, in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST.
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edici
Of Nantes 10 our own days, by M. Charlie. Weiss
Professor Of History in the Lycee Bonapare, in z
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum.
ming. ID. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum
ming. d. ID.
Just published and received at the bookstore sf
X. FARNHAM,
Apr Is Corner Of llth II. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. dey.-
II ted TO Industry, Science, and Mecbsnics.
Published weekly at % Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum a. Co.
Terms 81 year; 81 in advance, and the r,-
mainder in six speoths.
Sep. ~
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
A NEW WORK ny hENRY ROC ERs,

A NEW WORK BY hENRY ROGERS,
IA author Of the Eclipse Of Faith" entitled A
Defence Of the Eclipse OF Faith, by its author, be.
ing rejoinder 10 Professor Newman's Reply"
and, in order TO give the American public the
whole matter al glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply 10 the Eclipse Of Faith, "
by F.W. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection Of Christ"
For sale by GRAY g. BALLANTYNE,
May l9-3t Seventh street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

NJ Ew SPRING GOODs.-P. II. Browning
~ under tho United States Hotel, returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members OF the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter and respectfully solicits
their attention, well citizens and strangers
generally TO his large, superior, and fashionsbl,
assortment Of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres.
and Vestings in great varieties. have moi in any
previous season been 80 well prepared to offer TO
the closest buyers such Inducements 10 call and
examine m, stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. b, Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashion.
Tor the District.
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality, OF
my swn make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-,I
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

ID ARE PENSION BCOKs.--" Lands In
LII Illinois 10 Soldiers OF The Late War giving
The names Of eah soldier 10 whom patent wa.
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
dlstrcl Tor services in the late war with Eng
land i the description Of the tract Of land granted
10 each, with toe date oftbe p'tentj the company
and regiment 10 which they scverally served and
ny whom eaci patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-.
lima.
List OF Pensioners OF the United States under
the act OF lSthof March lis, showing the rank
and line in witch each ser ed
Virginia Mister Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
Lisi Of REJECTED and suspended Pensions, with
inr reason, Tor the rejection or suspension.
For sale In Washington iy
TAyLoR Il MAuRY,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

TNkiAL OF MATT. II. WARD.--Euif and
i authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
on the occasion. a.. d the Reply Of Alfred Allen.
Esq, Attorney for the Commonwealth.
The Religion of the Norlhmeu, by Rudolph
Keyser, Professor Of History In the University oil
Norway.
Reverence in The Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and for sale al t2s
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Nav IS a5F Rookstore near OH q,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

INOk sALE.-- Several tine Buiiding Lots
II IL Square 49, Inquire Of Mr.. d. W. spaiS
ing, between 9Th and 10Th streets,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
| POCALYPTIC skErCnL,.-I

A POCALlPT1C skErCHE s---Lectures
IA on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedctions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. D.; IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low.
est price, for sale at The bookstore OF
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
On 7h street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Anr 10
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

OVERLAND AND FOR isiGN CORRE.s-
" Pondence Taylor & Msury have josi inn
lofH q q small 10, o. the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which will be
found ofsn unusually tine qualify
Iook and Stationery Store,
WV nsar yh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
STAN Aap:satiOn.

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships conntosing ihis finx ere the foo'5i,a9;
The ATLANTlC.... $3.50. Captain West.
The PACIFIC ........ captain Nye.
The ARCIlCs..........t Captain Luce.
The BALTIC Captain Comstock
The ADRlAIIC......... Captain Graiton.
kAEA These ships have been built by
FfEN contract expressly for Government
service; every care has been taken
10 their construction, as also in their engines, TO
insure strength apd speed and their accommo-
datlons tor passengers are unequalled for elegance
Price OF passage from New York TO Liverpool
in first cabin, Sl2O; in second cabin, $40. Exclu-
sive use of extra-size state rooms, $500. From.
Liverpool TO New York, EGO and eco
An experienced surgeon attached TO each ship
No berths secured until paid for.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

~ ENTLEMEN,s HOSIERY of sin.
VI Lisle Thread white aud brown Cotton fancy
aud striped ditto; iull AMI varied assortment
just received al LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., uear ~ st.
May 5-eod2wf lint, Start
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

III ARPER'S MAGAZINE for June, at II
Ii SHILLINGTONS bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series Of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
knickerbocser Magazine, Tor June.
Behind the Scenes by Lady Bulwer.
Dickens's Household Words, for June.
All the new books and magazines received as
fast as published. and for sale al
JOE SIIlLLINGTONiS Bookstore, 81
Odeon Building, corner Al street
June 3--3t and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
CREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN

GREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN,
VI by Stephen DIN, ID. u.
The Parish-Side, by the Clerk Of the Parish of
Edgefeld.
First Lessons in Gentleness and Truth, by Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Muiineers on Pitsairn's
Island.
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS and Mi
racles.
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio, second
series
A very large and fine assortment OF Stationery,
Just received and for sale al low prices by
GRAY u BALLANTYNE,
June 7-d Seventh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

1NCONOMY, Neatness, and Punctuaiit,
IL combined in the production OF shirts STE
sbAS Browns Hotel, takes the MEASURE and
warrants hs shirts not only 10 it, but 10 be of good
quality and ~, lie. Gentlemen annoy ed with bad
htung shirt can be suited by leaving their orders
az STEVENS'S
June i--3tf Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

DARrLErt'S AMERICAN E.XPLOK-
Id ing Expedition Personal narrative ofex-
plorations and incident, in Texas, New Mexico,
California Sonora, aud ChIhuahua, by ]. r. Bart
lelt, United States Commissioner during that pc.
The Hive OF the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character
scenery, and rural sports, by T b. Thorpe, author
of Ten Oven, lhe Bee Hunters, &c, illustrated
by t'lsrtrhc- froiu uaturv.
Fsrmingdslr novel by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish. or annals of Pastor aud People
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
June S Corner Of Penn. avenue and llth 81
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27
EANNY FEKN,s NEW Rn1K.-sgcon

DANNY FERNS NEW BOJk.-Second
II series Of Fern Leaves, composed Of entirely
new matter. TINS second offering OF her Leave.
Is decidedly superior TO anything which has -.
issued from her spirited pen
Lady Bulwer's new book Behind the Scene,
This work is very brilliant and wonderful ability Is
displayed in almost every page.
The Dodd Family, one of Levers funniest speci-
mems Of inmahle hunor and satire.
tGraham's Magazines Tor Jnne.
All the New Books and Magazines received ar
fast published, and for sale al
JOE SHILLiNGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner "A street and Penn.
Nav 3n-3i avenue
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1854 ,ssA


1854. 1854.
From Nsio YORK. From LiUsrpooL
saturday. Jan. 2. Wednesday. Jan. IL.
Saturday. Jan. II. Wednesday. Jan. rs.
Saturday. ..teb4 Wednesday. Feb. y.
Saturday. Feb. IS. "Wednesday. Fed. %.
Saturday. March a. "Wednesday. March 8. /.
Saturday. March is. "Wednesday. m arch %.
Saturday. ...April l. Wednesday. April $.
Saturday. April ID. "Wednesday. April 10.
Saturday. April %. "Wednesday. May 3.
Saturday. May b. Wednesday. May IL.
Saturday. May "a. Wednesday. May 81.
Saturday. June 10. Wednesday. June IA.
Saturday. June "a. "Wednesday. June %.
saturday. July 8. Wednesday. July IL.
Saturday. July 20. Wednesday. July g.
Saturday,. August 5. Wednesday. August 9.
Saturday. August 10. Wednesday. August %.
Saturday. ...Sept.2 2. Wednesday. Sept. 8.
saturday. ...Sept. 10. Wednesday. Sept. 20
Saturday. Sept. 80. Wednesday. .Octobef4
saturday. October Ia. Wednesday. October Is
Saturday. October Is. "Wednesday. Nov. 1. M !
Saturday. Nov. IL. Wednesday. Nov. Is.
Saturday. ..Nov. 25. Wednesday. Nov. %.
saturday.. ..Dec, g. Wednesday. Dec. l3.
Saturday. Dec. %. "Wednesday Dec. n.
For freight or passage apply to
EDWARD K. COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, New York.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.,
agE Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD " Co.,
No. 81 Austin Friars London.
or JOHN MUNROE Il CO.,
26 Rue Notre Dame de Victories, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able tor gold, silver bullion, specie, jewelry pre-
cous stones, metals, unless bills of ladlng ar.
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed ,ss. JAM 2S-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

LNERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY's
IT Portfolio second series.
Lie in Abyssinia. by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. R. Ell.
lott.
Lectures Pulmonary Consumption by The
ophilus Thompson, M. D., F. R. s.
Alone, by Marion Harland.
Theological Essays, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincey.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
J. w. Nys,rom, C. E.
Chemis ry of Common Lite, No. 2, NY Johnston.
just received at
TAYLOR y MAURY,S
MAY 3l-3t Bookstore near 9th st
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT shiL-
IN LlNGTON'S Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever author OF
Charles o'Mailey
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Buwer Lytton.
The Lamplghter, one ofthe most fascinating
books ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper and Sta.
tionery line for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
bookstore, Odeon Building, corner Al
May 23-3i street and Pa avenue.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

~ Eek BOOKS IN THE BANK or
~ the Metropolis, Bank Of Washington. and
Patriotic Bank, Blank Notes and Bills Of Exchange,
for sale by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Nav 24-3fif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

CCHoOL BOOKS or ALI THE KINDS
~ used in the District, blank books for compo.
snion, pens. ink, slstes, and everything requisite
for the schoolroom. for sale al low prices, by
GRAY a. BAL lAN1NNE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

ENT,s SUMMER UNDER-GAR-
" mems, OF Silk, Gsuze Merino, Gsuzs Cot
ton, Lisls Thread, &c. A large supply just re-.
csIvrd al LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., near ~ ct.
May o-eod2wd lint, Stsrj
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

For Cihcln'tati, L0niSUfue. INdidNdpoLS C0tuM
bus, ZanesriLe, Cleveland, Toledo,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-27

18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov. n-lvro fuIl Ranking House
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-16

ent system is calculated TO drive of private COM
petition He also states that the Nicaragua COM
pany have offered 10 carry weekly mail between
New York and California for The sum of 5000 900
per annum which he thinks is The highest rae of
pay which ough, TO be demanded. The cost this
year for semi-mon,hly mail, by the Islhmus route
isS757 ,977 O3.
No progress has been made since he last report
in the pending negotiations with Great Britain re.
Ialive the admission of France into the arrange.
menl, as contemplated by The provision in the IL h
article OF our postal convention. No postal conven-
lion has as ye, been'efeced with France butone
is about being made with Mexico.
Arrangements have been made with The Austria
liza line of monthly packets TO convey mails regu.
larly between New York and Australia The rates
on all outgoing matter have been fixed a, five
cents letter, two cents each for newspapers, and
one cent an ounce for pamphlets and magazines
These rates embrace both the United Sales inland
and sea postage.
The fines and deductions during the past year
amount 10 sllo,4s6. The amount Tor the previous
wa. S37, $40.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-16

THE CoCHINEAL.-Ths Cochiueal Of Commerce
has the appearance OF seed or grain and few
persons who are acquainted with the natural his,o-
ry Of The article which is the principle ngredien,
in all our most brilliant dyes, would, on inspection,
believe i, 10 be member OF The ANIMAL instead OF
The vegetable kingdom. But so i, is, and million
OF pounds of these minute nsec's are reared and
sacrificed, made an important article OF commerce
and sold in me various markets of The whole civil
lied wotld, in order 10 CRAFTY Tue eye Of man.
Two members Of lhe lower animal creation play
important part in mins,erins TO human Iuxnfy and
pride, viz: The silk worm and the Cochineal flg
The former in spinning The thread OF all our most
costly e'IIe fabrics, and the laller in giving them
their bril!iancy OF hues from the flaming scarlet,
the briIllan, orange, and the b'ushng crimson, 10
The delicate pink, and the paIe.nned rose. All
these co!ors in their infinite variety of shade
well "a all others whore iinge of red enters as a
component, are made from Cochineal.
The insect is ob,ained from Mexico and The
neighboring countries and is raised on tree OF the
Cactus family, on the juice OF which i, leeds -
When The insects are properly malured, they are
killed by pouring over them boiling water, or by
roasting them on plates Of iron After being
thoroushlysdred the insec; is packed for the trade
Immense quantities OF this dye-stuf are used both
in Europe and The United States, in silk ard
pet manufactures.
The belle who, in a FIVE hundred dollar shawl
OF Canton Grape, promenades Broadway, caplivai-
ing the hearts and turning the heads of tools and
coxcombs by The magnificence of the display, does
not, perhaps. know enough oil na'nrai history and
the mechanic arts, 10 understand that all the costly
parapnrenalia is manufactured out OF the shroud OF
a crawling worm, and dyed with the life blood of
an inundated bug.