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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACIIt 4 -
Free Exhibition of the most splendid ass ,rtr ent
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper N eing
and Upholstery Waysroonas, No. S, Waat ngton
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
rietes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO 50 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2l cents So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
to 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Parisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caedto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by anyother
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sep A-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
GALE OF pATENT-RIGHTs FOR THE

~ use Of Seely's Patent Lime and Cement
hhn.-The practicability and utility of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
iaeture OF the best and purest lime and cement,
having been fully demonstrated by the working
oi the kiln, erected by the undersigned upon his
patent, IN the city of Washington, he now offers
10 the public generally opportunity to purchase
the patent-rghts for the several States Of the
Union. Rights for counties will be sold separate
ly il desired. The kiln is capable Of burning more
lime than any three kiins in the country combined
The average product of the one built in Washing
ton is one hundred and ninety barrels Of lime per
day, with consumption of only five cords Of wood
as fuel. A Cement kiln, built upon this principle
will burn between two hundred and fifty and two
hundred and ninety barrels Of cement per day
For the manufacture of lime il is capable Of cal
ching either Of the various kinds Of limestone o.
oyster shells.
Persons desiring TO purchase rights may confe
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris, Washington, d. G
or address him TO box $50 of the post Office in SAT-
city, he being fully authorized, by me, act as I'M
agent in said matter. SAMUEL J. SEELY.
WASHINGTON, d. c., February %, 1854
Feb 22-1m
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OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
u u Al nf n UTnffad Gfafe 10. pJ.r si1 cd

~
having just published an octave edition of the
official decisions of the Attorneys General Of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction TO the public
laws Of the country, in FIVE volumes, averaging
$50 pages each, comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior to the 4th day of
July, 1851, and 10 be continued up to the present
time, with synoptical notes and copious indices,
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and TO forward the same by
express, or otherwise, TO any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions Of distinguished jursts
and civilians, fully authorized 10 decide the vari-
Gus questions Of civil. common, international,
constitutional, commercial, and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course of the admins
tration Of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil poty and
jurisdiction, it necessarily follows that they
scarcely inferior in Importance TO the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex.
plain. They not only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov
ernment, and the rules and regulations enforced
IN It's administration, but they also define the
powers and duties snd, in many instances, the
compensation Of its civil and military officers.
ne SUBJECTS OF national sovereignty, neutrality,
| extradion, &c are therein thoroughly discussed
ana our revenue laws, land laws patent laws,
pension laws, &C., commented upon and ex-
Pianeo' " is therefore, believed that public
ministers, cohsuis, governors Of States, district
attorneys, marshas, collectors Of customs snr
veyors OF ports, naval officers receivers of public
moneys, registers of land Offices, Indian agents
officers Of the army and navy, and. indeed. ali
public men wili fnd these volumes valuable ac.
| QUESTION TO their Libraries.
The editions put up in the style of Howard,
| Reports Of Decisions OF the Supreme Cour, and
sold AT the moderate price Of three deIlars per
| volume.
Librarians Of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
! work, through their representatives in Congress
il the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne
i March 6-a-0u~oJ
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
FOR BANK OFFICERS, BANK DIREC-
TORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC.
EEHE BANKERS MAGAZIN AND

IL Statistical Register, contains: /. Revenue
Expenditures and Debts in detail of the several
States. II. Debts of Cities. Ill Late and I'm.
portant Decisions upon Banks Banking, Bills ol
Exchange, Promissory Notes, Usury w. Dccis-
ions (Synopses) of the Supreme Court and Court
of Errors of New York, upon Banks, Banking
Bills Notes, &c v. Statistical Returns of Cola,
Silver, Coins, Coinage, Bullion, &c. vi. Fluctu-
tuatons in Railroad City, State, and County
Bonds for each month. VII. Progress of Banking
IN the several States. VIII. Banking Statistics OF
every State in the Union. TX. Finances Of Euro
pean States.
THE BANKERS MAGAZINE for 1s5o-'2-'3,
contains entire: /. Gilbarts Treatise on Bank
ing. II. Lawson's History Of Banking. III. Man
ual Of Gold and Silver Coins, by Eckfeldt and Du
Bois, of United States Mint ~ McCulloch's
Essays on Money, Coins, Exchange. V. A Man
ual for the use Of Notares Public and Bank Off
GERS comprising: /. Origin and Functions OF No
tares Public. q Foreign Law. 3. American
Law of Bills and Notes A. Sight Bills. S. Prac-
tica Forms. THIS last Work published separately,
81, mailed TO order)
The March number will contain: /. Charter
and Bylaws of the Sixpenny Savings Bank. 2.
Financial and Commercial Retrospect of Europe,
for 1858; with copious Financial, Stock, and other
Tables of Europe. Monthly, Fire Dollars per an
mum. All subscriptions and orders TO be sent,
per mail, 10 ]. SMITH HOMANS,
Feb 24-eodlw 10 Wall street. New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

AuDrToRs OFFICE, Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
November l, 1853
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
Il Of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tlated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively, OF their
quarterly pay. Il 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 10 one draft per
route from each contractor for the ulols amount,
(deduc,ng fines, collections, &c., Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as to be supposed to allow any
number Of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation Qor
il was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business Of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement of the pripate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
II not unrequenty occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed 10 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 to pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice 10 contractors and all concerned, that from
and after the lst day Of January, 1854, but one
dral 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 u IS the only
one for the quarter and the route tboth 10 be spec-
fedj on which it is drawn: and the signature there
Shsnld be attested by ths postmaster at the pace
tchers may be araicn and one other ,citness and
witnesses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditoy of tie Treasury for the
Nov. Is. p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
8ouks, Statiaaeru, &f.
NTARBLE MANTLEs.-sarble works

ltl The subscriber begs leave to 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 best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcned plaster, So rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
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 with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and 13.h.
a., q g. -.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
MANAGERS OFFICE MARYLAND
lHl gfafe Ixafferies. RAIrImnnr Lz........ oe

ls54.-R. France IL Co., managers OF the Mary.
land State Lotteries, would respectfully warn the
public against the fraudulent schemes recently
gotten up and extensively circulated through the
country by /" George w. Male 6c Co." and . b. b.
Mars d. Co." These fictitious parties have repre-
sented themselves as Managers" and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City, and re-
guessing their correspondents TO address them at
the New York post Office, have, in order 10 aid
their fraudulent designs, the circulars stamped in
the Baltimore post office, 10 make il appear that
they are connected withthe authorized lotteries OF
this State. The whole is fraud, against which
the public is cautioned
II. France d. Co. are the sole managers OF the
Maryland State lotteries, and any other lotteries
purportng TO be decided by the Maryland draw
ings are frauds. Mar 7-2awif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
g0Gks, Stationtrg, &f.
nENsIoN LAws.-The last edition. eom-

il piled by the Commissioner of. Pensions in
1919. In addition, the resolutions laws, and ordi
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO of.
pital department, and medical staff, and of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay Of the line
under the resolve of October 2lsi, 17S0; under
other resolutions, 10 officers, officers Of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
commulalion pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1883; together with the names of the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served 10 ihe end of the war, and acquired
the right OF commutaton pay; with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free TO any part ofthe Uni
ted States For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb IA Near Nj nth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
THE Peoples PATENT oFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi.
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES JoUR
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rea.
tive TO patents or inventions, may at all times con.
suit the undersigned, Without charge, either per.
sonally at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfu
ranged by letter, lust as well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the inven.
tion is always necessary. In size it should moi
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-x
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
MisfeIIaas0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Aaa to any part fthe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages Of letter.
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the PEo-
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .fffy cents volume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps bills at the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly tgrittsn. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED +. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City,
Va Two volumes are published annually
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, TO be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
H HIsTo7T
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, dc.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
i volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of1S54.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States a complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according 10 his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable 10 ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one 10 four, will be taken in part
pay, if not injured, at their full cost subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily 10 possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au.
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vioss to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf*
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sTC E.--The subcriber would respectfully

re E.--The Subcriber would respectfully
inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filing several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared to deliver the same punctually in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees to supply
toners with any quantity required tcahont change
of price during the season
Orders left at the following places or sen,
through the post office will meet with prompt at.
tention:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street, .,
z. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
V. Harbaugh, 7th and G streets
Kidwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
l4th street.
T. C. McIntire, 1h and streets.
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets.
J. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 20th streets.
DIR. ]. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
T. M. P. King, and 18th streets.
+. S. Walsh, Navy Yard
C. p. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7ih street
w. w. Birth, Sd street, next to Trinity Church
J. w. Sothoron & Co. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year. at ONE PEicE, and a fuNsup-
ply guaranteed.
Notice Of change of residence, if given at the
Office instead of 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended to.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large small quantities, al the lowest market
rates. L. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
Streets and Easbys wharf.
II Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. TO the office any of the places above named.
March Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
aaiI aaaas.
BALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
For Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, CsIHm
5us, Zanesvilie, CieUeiand, Toledo,
Chicago and So. Louis.
VNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
IL points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. M,
arrive in Wheeling in time 10 connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville, 30 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to St. Louis. Leaving Washington at s. p. M,
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 to T. H. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
]. III. DONE,
Feb 7-tf Master Transportation.
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[,HE NEBRASKA QUEsTION.-Tt

TNHE NEBRASKA QUESTION.-The Ne.
i braska Question, composing Speeches in the
United States Senate, by Douglas, Chase, Smith,
Everett, Wade, Badger Seward, and Sumner,
with other information Price, 25 cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Penn avenue.
Mar 8
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: sE.sa FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

sTsua i FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
81. From Alexandria, rs cents.-Arr,r,ng is
Washington at 3 o'clock, p M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at and Alexandria at 81
O'clock A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. NJ Coach fare, 10 cents Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave
their names with Geo. 81 Thomas Parker 81 Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sep PIN Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

TREATISE ON MICH cows, an inn
i portant work for every farmer, by which the
quality and quantity of milk which any COW will
give may be accurately determined by observing
natural marks or external indications alone; the
length of time she will give milk, &c; by John
Neffin. Just received and for sale at the book
store of X. FARNHAM
Mar Corner 11th ST. and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

T RINNELL EXPEDITION N.-The
W United States Grinnell Expedition IN search
of Sir John Franklin, Personal Narrative, by
Elisha Kent Kane, M. D., U. S. N.
Just received and for sale al the bookstore Of
... r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 11th street and Penn avenue
Mar IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
HLLIoTs DEBATEs AND MADISON

TLLIOTS DEBATES AND MADISON
ID Papers.-The Debates in the several State
Conventions, on the adoption of the Federal Con-
stitution, recommended by the general conven-
tion at Philadelphia, in 1857, together with the
Journal Of the Federal Convention, Luther Mar
tins Letter Yaes's Minutes Congressional Opin-
ions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '9S-99,
and other illustrations of the Constitution, in four
volumes, by
JONATHAN ELLIOT.
Published under the sanction Of Congress.
For sale in Washington, by the publishers,
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Booksellers near 9th street
Mar
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COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., IIth street,
~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
I, Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers, sets of books for societies. writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases, states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books. time books port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books, pcnknves, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

THE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
j. ing Struggle among the Nations Of the Earth.
or the Political Events Of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
FebS Bookstore, near Ninth street.