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WAsfiISGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
&
Trains run as folior,
BaaIs1s and General Land .sxsal,

1fains Jo1ous.
EAVE daily, except Sunday, and o. a. m and and S.
IL -
Oa sun Jay, ut q, a. NJ and 5, y. IA.
Leave batis0oTe * and Q, m, and and g. u m
On Sunday, at ", a. m, and S, y.
The connsnou Baltimore railroad for the West
are by trains leaving at q, q. and 2, y IN,
sor rhadeiph's and New York. At and sx, M, and
For Annapos, ateh, q. m, and 5, D. IN.
For Norfolk, at 3, p m.
T. H. PARSONS, Agent .
Particular attention requiring a
voucher for color may pass the
Dec i5--dR
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THE SLAVERY QUESTION-NoRTH CAROLINA
RESOIUTIONS

The ubjoined resolutions the slavery question were
introduced into the house of commons Of North Carolina
few days since The North Carolina Standard, in com
nenng ON their character and object says These reso-
lutons are explicit brief practical Less could not have
well been said-more would have been useless They go
AT once TO the great points involved in this vital question
and the fanatics OF the free States and those States them
selves are told in solemn and emphatic terms that North
Carolina will resist any further encroachments her
stitutiona rights let the consequences be what they
Resosed That the act passed the last session Of Con-
gress providing territorial governments for Nebraska and
Kansas embraces the true principle in relation to the power
of the federal the subject Of slavery in the
Territories.
49, Reolred, That the principle asserted in said act on
the question slavery subject of vital Importance
which all southern ought to unite
"3 Resoed That the attempt the part of some OF the
States of the Nsrh interfere with slavery the South is
aagant violation OF the constitution OF the United States,
and aught with ncaculsbe mischief the people of this
State
Resolred That the preservation OF the rights of this
State in the peaceful enjoyment of the domestic institution
slavery is paramount duty.
49, Reso,red That much praise is due to the patriotic
men who have boldly maintained the compromises Of the
stuon the midst Of the nfuriaed anatcism of the North
G Resotred That this State il determined to resist
further encroachments upon her constitutional rights
a. Rssolrd That in the event the federal government
peal impair the efficiency Of the provisions OF the fugitive
slave law refuse enforce its execution in good faith
il will amount virtual dissertation Of the Union and
that will become the duty of this State to take such
ures as may be required for her safety and security
s Rssolrd That if either of the contingencies conten
plated in the foregoing resolution should arise during the
cess of the general assembly the be requested
that body the end that the rights of the State
may be maintained
49, ResoJred That copy of these resolutions be trans
ned by the executive TO each OF the senator's and repre-
entaves Congress from this State to be laid before heir
respective houses and also copy to the Of the
respective States of the Union.
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From Nen York.

New YoRK. December Al learn from Boston that the
firm of Hill, Carpenter, Co.. woodealers Of Providence,
has failed for three million dollars The Arcade Bank Is
supposed to be involved in the failure
The jury in the of Tucker trial in Brooklyn for
murder, having been unable agree, discharged 1t
was understood that FIVE fer acquta and for
conviction.
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Thursday The 14 inst, siter lness Mrs
MARY QUINN the 7h her Of the
Ireland, number year. Norfolk
Va, and late of Washington city, ID. g.
Her funeral will take place O'Clock, from
residence OF her sonn law Jso JoycE Of h
streets, friends and acqusntances respectfully
attend.
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Erom TIE Hest nnd ISoutA-

BALTIMORE, December 1.-THE navigation of the west
ern rivers is reported this morning to be still mpeded by
ice.
The latest dispatches from New Orleans report business
dull. Cotton was declining, and money tight.
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TWENTY DemiJohns superior Old Rye whish sy
best in the District, for said by MURRAY 4 SEMNEa
l1-3fc0f
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OF FICIA l..

DEPARTMENT srArs,
Washington, December IA, 1854.
Information has communicated this department. by
that Mr.. John Wolff
has application, been discharged from
city and that there will
en, another consul appoiated in his pace.
Franklin Pierce President Of the United Sates aerca
mdy
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited
cisco Edozn has appointed sf the republic
Brownsville State NJ Texas do hereby
such and declare him free and enjoy
powers privileges allowed the
favored nations in the United States
In whereof have csused these
patent Uned States aMxed.
my hand the Of Washington day
IT, 81 Drcember A. D. 1884, and Of the independence
ted States of sme6cs the seventy ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY President
w, L.. M.Noy, Secretary of state.
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New YoRK, Dec. H.-Flour firm 900 barrels State
brands sold at s. rs SIS So southern held at SO 62 50 IL
Ohio at 50 IL. Wheat unchanged 1000 bushels mixed
sold at % cents. Stocks depressed Money easier
BALTIMORE, Dec H.--Sales of Howard street -four at
So So and Of City Mills at $s 25 Sales Of 700 bushels
white wheat at 81 95 81 red at 81 95 Sales of
bushels white at 50 yellow at SO SIS No
change worthy Of note in groceries provisions
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G EN- RAJ NEW 3.

AFFRAY AT CovsGToS.-An affray occurred in Covng-
ton, Kentucky, on Tuesday last, in which named
Perkins omnibus agent shot r. b. Carpenter distn-
guished lawyer of that place and dangerously wounded
him. Perkins has been held in $4,000 to answer
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MARRIED.
DIED,

on Thursday, h inst, by the Rev Mr. DoSxLAs JAMES NJ
YOUNG 10 ANN W., daughter of WV. g. scorr, all Of
Washington, ID. g.
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Aafcr from California;.

New ORLEANS, Dec. I3-The steamer Promethsus ar
rived here this morning from San Juan bringing weeks
later from California The steamship Northern Light
sailed from San Juan the sth New York.
ing board ST. 000O0 in gold and three hundred pasen
gers The from California possesses but little interest
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A EsGIYE--The chief Of the Cincinnati fire
department enumerates among the negative merits of the
steam fire engine, that it neither drink whiskey nor
throw hrickbats
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Home Han Boa riding schoo, for Bsv,.

THIS opsned Monday January la4 n, he
neghborbood of Falls Charch, Fairfa1 county, Vsaa
eight miles from Asrsnda CIV ana
from Ceouesows This location IL 6sathfuI
The principal ous where pupIs
scque soundY practical thorough
The scheas0c of "A weeks divdsd terss
msncisg respectively tho ar Monday of Jsassy April
September.
Board and dsa a'so year. payable
0udsnts the csssics will be subjected charge
For further particulars address v Judop
far ceuuy, Virginia.
Nov A--9awtl: :Jsud&cif
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N W. r.. PURCHAsE, Excelsior Writer, 1t
vi. Wilard's Hotel
VI Visiting cards. spe ndidiy writ,
w i'm metallic Svavsr, beasnfu bt!
" MAS iWdites
p rofrssioraI cards. pretty invites;
u herous in style, and asssduous pteast
ejo,ced when busy--Eos modernts fees.
q aits. with his compliments, command.
" is inimf'abic specimens ny the aad
A ttcnion, fair ladies', will decide,
ieadast doth PURCHASE, the verdict akife-
y rc-isor his fame, ssd his cants shall aow wide
Mr. r. hegs the spacimcns
Of card writing These soy sngynvsd
the tho writing
ndsbs while me engraved Liable Sc .oed by
ing
Gsnmen
their wivs, dsaGhter friends than ss
uul md articles NJ the day.
Specimens gratis Cali md Price pack So
including csrds, ~
Metallic ssvsrs wholesale re,aii
Dec 5-d
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Boots and shoes for all.

Me- 53I Persrania arsnu sds
WE would citizens strangers TO large
stock Of goods comprising ali kAds and qusIincs
boys, and y2uhs, ladies' mispcs and children.
oents' hne stitched and pcesed boots
DO do do waterproof boota
DO do calf and pstsnt le sther siters
For ladies' have endless
Button and laced healed gatcrs
DO do cloth CATERS
White satin and ka sipeeTs aud CATERS.
Our city, are pepacd
TO eel fer mod.rarc profits OF scarcity
A. HOOVER 4 Son,
No 33i south side Pennsylvania avenue,
Dec l3--spdb Opposite Browns Hotel.
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ANOTHER RAILRoAD-lt is proposed to connect Newarh
with New York by another railroad An application tC
the New Jersey legislature that effect is announced
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The CHcrSSAu MURDER.-The trial of Arrison for the
murder of Mr. and Mrs. Allison by internal machine
the Medical College about year ago progressing
Cincinnati.
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QAANUM's Autobiography Life OF p. r. Bsrnum
- written by himself
For sale TAYLOR MAuRys
Dec ~ Bookstore gh n
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FOR THE WEST AND sOUTH.-BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAILROAD.

OHIO RAILROAD.
&Ua r.
Inprsra for have-Tmporanf eAanse of eAss
THE completion railroad
and Columbus, uniting does short and direct
land gives greatly aa
through travellers that direction On and after Mon
day. November a. 1854, the trains will be follows
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two daily 10 dIresiion First; mail
heretofore Except sunday Wheeling
Ssrooss s"d n"as TO hs"s ia
hours reaching This train will Wash
burg cir John's Run Cumberiand Piedmont Rowcs6n,s,
burg Feuerman, farmingion Cameron and Moundsvia only m
regular ohi E Cam
bridge, Zanesve Newark. Columbus, Cncinnst Louisville Bay
5anduky Toledo, Indianapolis, Chicago st. LouF,
Ac leaving Baltimore by tho mail train VII reach c
cinnau for dinner while by the express tram hey a
there - the night seng kept but night the route by
P.s.engsrs for the Northwest, via Cleveland
land Ptburs the Ohio navisabe
for Wheeling and Wlsve by leaving Baltimore
Returning, Wheeling The express
sin % reaching Baltimore at 80 the mail train
Through wheeling Cincinnati Madison,
Louisville 81 Louis and other Cities will be sold a, all tines
when the stage Of will admit
Through Baltimore Washington and all the
cities and towns In the West are sold at the cket oes
Of the company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
The mail leaving Camden station will taxa for
all leaves
Wheeling at IL 49, midnight Cumberland at ~ h and ar
Tho Frederick train for Frederick
IN Srsdscs :. 4o Returning win leave Fssdsdss a. O. a. m
arriving Baltimore ~ 3D.
The klicotls daily, Except
Leave Camden station a. a. M, and s:p:m.
Leave Eiicous Mills at 30, a. m and 8 30, p
l4--du
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T,co Persons Burned to Death.

ALBANY, Dec. l3.-The hotel in the town of Bucksvie
north of Port Huron Canada totally destroyed by fire
Wednesday last and two of its inmates burned death
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shirts! shirts! shirts.


respectfully euso@srs. msnsers Of Con
sfacory they best material and
in city % invite those ssn,1smee
who have bee. troubled win, shirts to give him CALI
ssn oshs Shirt Pennsylvania between Third 4x
furnishing goods ON hand, which will
be sold cheap.
CARD 70 HOCsEKEEPERs The subscriber beg.
goods which now rendered complete in department He
Superior table cutlery silver plated goods
5spsanss w.Is s...., s.s. md iron . GOD. .,.
M.n,. .ss ss,s s,..%sns orr snsy ,.es
general u,nsh.s good. that Be found wsshnson
s.y :. ~ .o,s,sS. s% ''s' '''" z. v. s sorsiss.
Dec I0-eouanl ron Han.
SILvkRPLATED and Aib.si. w.rs--I have recently
on copper and on a'ba'.a, consisting o..
soup ladies', butter dishes: waiter.
saIven, cake baAkets. bon bon stands
Fsss. POI. s .ns ss'; s ss bow"
Napkin rinss salts, liquor stands, mugs, sebIr'-
Hos water ksuIes. candesicks, &C.
Toge,her general pns articles
g. W. BorELER Iron Hail.
Dec fo-codifuanl 3s fsan avenue and 34o d
VIM. M. Merrick,
ArroRSKy Law,
No. 80 Louisiaaa Aresee,
WILL practice Supreme Usited
w the of the District Of Columbia
Nov 2i--coim
TO Member. Of Ce.sr..., c!s..sns, ..d ssr..s.r.-
the psbc Of French
and embracing the bsst styles NJ
auou, which he Is making style OF elegance
passed here elsewhere.
Nov D--eo9w .l
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Hamilton G. FAINT,

Banker and Dealer
mus, WaaAtnsfon, ID. {.
TINCURRENr money, and Virginia scrip, bousn
u and sold.
Dras all the principal cities sold purchasers
Stocks bought and sold on commsson.
Claims against The government collected.
I-JmdAW
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REruHsED-in the list of passengers by the Pacific we
notice the name of Gen. j. Watson Webb.
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BY GRE.EN d SCOTT. Auctfsaeera.
1. oRss, sUGGY, MEXICAN MUSTANG PONY HARNESS J.
sial SELL af l0 O'Clock,
fine family horse, buggy, and harness
handsome mustang from MeIico considered
the best riding aHia' ~ WashingtoD suitable lady
tIemaa.
Also, large assortment Of mahogany and
large lot OF ground pepper, ginger, and mustard
20 10 800 cigars
Win large iot Of sr'clsg unnecessary
10 cnumoroic
GREEN s. SCOTT,
Dec l5-d Auctonsers.
,NESCA MiLLINERX.-Mis T.. e. McDo sALD fsuccss-
merry emporium, lin large splendid collection Of
fancy hats suitable he which she
Of ladies generally.
The goods will opened Inspection saturday
and Tuesday, the 18Th.
Two competent hands wanted.
NIB large paslor for rent
Dec E-a Bridge street, Georgetown, D. G..
EOH The house present occupied by sscreap
War l4h street and
sion given on the LIST of December.
Rent 81 800 The main building
eight OF which large fourteen feet hgn pn
cfpal stories.
building nine additional rooms There
perfectly cellars
throughout The premises bonding
Inquire OF b. w. Reid, corner Of and Iith
Nov l9-du
spectully day. the IIth instant
opened with additional
of Pennsylvania Eleventh
sc and musical eve description found
the most reasonable terms.
A call il respectfully solicited. HILBUS l. HITZ.
Dec i2-eoa
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WATCHES-Two hundred fiiy gold English and
Geneva Watches pocket chronometers,
and gentlemen.
will find
for variety, quality and cheapness this
try. M W. GAIT Il BRO.
Penn av. nd SIS.
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ifOR RENT OR SALE-The modern four story brick
18th f. ride. The repair,
dry cellars good the will be Possession
given Immediately. Apply JAS. G.. Mcguire,
Dec 19--d6t
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ENOUGH OF rHEs.-Of the one hundred and thirty mem
bers OF the Canadian legislature, forty lawyers
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ID E1IOENTY for the winter and strangers who
II any dry invariably
and choice stock, combining
novel in that line,
only fabrics of reliable qualities, having
unnlterAba price, very naturally
he better suited establishment than others
An examination ofstyies cordially soicIed
Good articles, prices and dealing lied all
PERRY b BROTHER,
" Central Stores, - bcioing.
Dec 2-Odf opposite Centre Market
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AhoLIsHlSs ousroa-HousE.-The Bahama legislature
is summoned to meet the 9Th of February when il Is
thought that the will propose the abolition of the
custom-house at Nassau
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Gen. Canrobert says in his despatch

btn. NAnTODtFt says M M htsINleH
The action summary expressed by the despatch given
above Of the hottest and violently contested
From the very FIRST musket shots that fred the de-
serters that revealed the state Of the
Russian army with respect lis effective strength and
enabled TO calculate the renforcemenis 1t has
siveiy received since the battle Of the Alma These
lst conngents from the Asiac coast from kertch
and kaa IDLY six hattnlious and dcachments of
marines from Ncoaif; 3dly four bsiialons Of the Cos
sacks OF the Black 4thy great part of the army Of
the Danube the 10th II H. and 2th divisions Of infantry
forming the fourth corps commanded by Gen Dsnnenberq
These three divisions transported by post carriages
with their artillery from Odessa to Smpheropo in few
days Finally arrived the Grand Dukes Michael and Ncho-
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kErunSisG TO AxERIcA-Fanny Kembe Butler, it is said
spending the remainder of her days in
America.
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WOMAN AssAssIsArEp-Mrs. r. p. Rainey, of Donald
5onvle louisiana assassnated in her house on
the night of the I'd instant
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MOBILE AND LvERrooL.--The establishment of line o
four packe-shps to between Mobile and Liverpool
announced The ships are the Montezuma Sisters Wasp
and Portland
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The National Hotel


IN city reopened guests
The removal Of the kitchen
building and
The table will furnished afford
served the best expense pared
render the house, every espsc
The subscriber, therefore, that will
the liberal which extended
time after the 2oh, BY calling at the Hotel
wAsHrsoros CRY, November Il, 1854
Nov left
DOR RENT.-The and
by Commodore Norris
neighborhood Mr..
ST. Johns Church, and Presidents square.
Also, for Rent,
The residence north side, between and 4h
stnees Ho~
viil rented furnished o unfsrnisbed.
Apply at the banking -hoase Of Chabb Brothers.
Dec l-d2w
RY vfrsuc ~ its locality, and eItent s"d navel
snp'ed
promptly filled in the factory above.
Cork osd boots work for winter speedily made
der and waraated st.
r. s-T sappiy which
for hn sed wholesale
sa', At low prices,
HENRY IANNEY,
3lr Pa between Browps Hotel and 7fh
3tl q street. opposite Rank of Washington
Nov n-d2v
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auRDEaors FIRE OF THE RUSSIANS.

The shells Of the Russians thrown with great precision
ou SO thcky among the troops that the noise resembed
continuous discharges of and the massive trag-
nens inflicted death every side One of the first things
he Russns did when break in the fog enabled them
SEE the camp OF the second division, To open fire the
eht with round shot and large she'll and tent after tent
was blown down, torn to pieces sent iaio the ag while
he nen engaged in camp duties and the unhappy horses
ts'nered up IN the lines killed muated
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CoLLxcToR's OFvfce,
December s. 1874.
NOTICE hereby list property
preparation, and will completed published
January 1855 All
requested forward and 10y psyn relieve The understand
from duty Of enforcing coiec,ion
selves the additional attending advertise
r. j. ROCHE,
Dec 7-dJan Collector.
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ATTORNEY Law,
No. 36 Louisiana Areaae,
M ILL practice Usited
w the of the District of Columbus
Nov 2l--eoim
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Dec l5-lt
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As eoSE.--Michael Prouse, an Old revolution
airy soldier died at Chippewa township, Wayne county,
New York about the 9th inst at the advanced Of lo4
Years
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-06
CCorrs WEEKLY PAPER.-Tne pub.

CCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year lS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekiies Among the new
features will be a new and brilliant series of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
In the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions The first of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. 4 II will be handsomely Illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola, etc., etc., is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville Lille Libcrne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
Of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms--One copy one year ~; two copies one
year So four copies one year $5; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $40. 2A
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-06


TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot consisting Of Halet, Davis q Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Grayesbeen dC Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard it. .5ls
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness of tone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pe ket OF
SATURDAY. from Boston, one of L. Giberts bca ltfu
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assort-
men Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos, including one
OF Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
bga9 HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-06

ZINC PAINTs.--Thc Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de.
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint. M
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, De.
The consumption Of it is very large, and 1t has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
menis having recently been discovered and ap.
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep sof and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN 81 SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.