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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

express is arranged 10 run from Ensenada 10 this
place at intervals OF a day or two.
The rumors and intelligence have hitherto been
received by Spaniards in town from their friends
in the country below, and Of course are made IA
vorable 10 the Mexican side ofthe question. Ac-
counts from the expedition itself will now be re-
ceived with regularity, and at this place much
anxiety is manifested TO know the effect the re-
cent reiniorcements may have had upon their
movements. II is believed that descent will be
made upon Santa Tomas, whenever the party be-
comes sufficiently strong.
We do not hear of the arrival yet Of the Anita
at Ensenada. but il is supposed that by this time
she has arrived and landed whatever forces or
supplies she may have had. The Goliah, which
came here on the Goth landed but two or three
passengers, and LETT the same evening. Her long
passage Of eight days gave color TO the belief that
she had been below 10 land troops at Ensenada,
and from thence went up 10 San Pedro, and after
wards came back 10 San Diego 10 discharge her
freight. The delay was accounted for by the loss
OF her rnddcr in gale, OFF the Heads. and her
having 10 put into Santa Cruz for repairs. This
is the story of the officers Of the boat
News from the NIines.--The news from the
Klamath is very favorable.
New dggings have been found on one side OF
the eastern head-brmches of the Sacramento.
The Toulunne hydraulic company is involved
in apparently endless lawsuit.
The g Pilot Creek canal" work some twenty
miles in length, which is intended 10 furnish wafer
TO some OF the richest and most extensive dry
diggings in the State, is progressing rapidly, and
will soon be completed.
Great numbers of Cinnamon have gone 10 Shasta.
and the miners there are talking OF rising to expel
them. Tst## .sr
There is a growing feeling that some Legislation
will he necessary TO define more clearly the rights
OF miners and mining companies.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

Affairs In Havana.-HAvANA, January 49,
new post Office tariff has just been published
by which see newspapers will have TO pay 12l
cents per ounce, and periodicals in pamphlet form
double that rate This will work as prohibition
and those papers which have hitherto been per.
mted will have TO be discontinued. What next!
The law about the emancpados begins to work
its change. There are about 1000 of these blacks
now in the deposit, who refuse 10 work except as
free persons. A friend Of my own heard two ne
gro calescros, or hackmen, conversng together,
when one said " There are some white men who
are unwilling that we should be free, but we soon
shall be; you will see."
The government sleeps uneasily, like some Of
our old acquaintance in ancient history. An ex
pedtion is evidently expected as General Pavia
has privately been appointed general chief o
operations in the interior. TO take up his head
quarters at Villa Clara. .
The weather is now very damp, much rain
having fallen. There is nothing more OF Interest
at this moment-Conrier and Enquirer.
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Georgia United states senator.

CHARLESTON, January y25.--Alfred Iverson, of Co
lumbus, thorough going State-rghts democrat
was, on Monday last, elected United States sena
tor from Georgia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
From the sacramento Union.

The Sacramento Expedition.--We stated a
few days since that a party of flibusters were in
process OF Organization in our midst, embracing
some Of our well known merchants and citizens.
We are gradually gathering in the threads Of their
plot, and the public may look for its complete ex
posnre in few days, should the parties implicated
push matters TO extremes. This much however,
at which il was dvuged that they have already
procured feld-piece and mortar, (rumor says
from one Of our foundries that they have enrolled
large number Of young enthusiasts; and that they
contemplate concluding arrangements and taking
up the line of march in few days
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DIED.
On the oath instant Miss ANNE BROOKE, of this city

30 The Rev. DIR. Plumcr, or Baltim ore,
will preach in street Presbyterian Church on Thursday
and Friday evenings Of this week, ut o'clock.
Tho public are respectfully invited TO attend q
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

ELEGANT FURNITURE-Tle under-
L signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city Of Washington, Of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will besfound adapted 70 the fancy and ne
cessities Of all classes Of purchasers The work
manship will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement 10 an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire 10 possess themselves Of so desirable
Mattress. To tho invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT IL CROSBY,
louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 24-d1y
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YIyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

YINHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
III of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos. which for beauty of tone
| are considered by all who have heard them TO be
| unequaIsd.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen & Co.'S Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen aud
heard il.
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
decacy OF touch. .9f g4SstEa 85
We are daily expecting an additional supply oi
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet oi
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilbert beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also, several secondhand 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.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf (m)
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VlHE ART OF WAR.--summary Of the Ar

rVNHE ART OF WAR.-Summary Of the Art
i Of War, or a new analytical compend of the
principal combinations of strategy, of grand tao
tics, and of military policy; by Baron de Jomini,
ty Emperor Of the Russias. Translated from the
French by MAJOR o. S. Winship, assistant adjutant
general U. S. A., and Lieutenant E. E, Mclean,
lst infantry, U. S. A.
History Of the City Of New York, by David T.
Valentine, clerk of the common council.
The Partisan, romance of the revolution by
w. Gilmore Simms, esq.
The Philosophy of Physics or Process Of crea-
tive Development, by Andrew Brown, member of
the Amerscan association for the advancement of
science r BEsE - @
The Church of Christ not an Ecclesiasticism a
letter to sectarian, by Henry James.
Just received at E-AYLOR S MAURYS,
Jan: 2i--G Bookstore, near OH street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution OF claims Of every description
against thegovernment, before the several depart
ments or Congress-; procure pensions. bounty
lands, extra pay, and arreafage pay, and will at
tend TO the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges win be mode
rate. Office, at present, will be ON M near 18th
street. 4g Esst4 oe fSE
tt REFERENcEs. xt..8 e#s II.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy. gg
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of Mar.
N. Calan, esq, President Of tho Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney az La,o.
James II. Caustn esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
0 s2g1eFs SAMUEL q. TAYLOR \
Il Jan Tiff st.,G3s M, ssfS sgs
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES.
R. FRANCE & CO.,
Sole Managers and Contractors of all the
Maryland state Lotteries.
Managers Office No. North Calvert st., nexi
door to Barnum's City Hotel, Baltimore, Md.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY OF
MARYLAND.
Glass ID.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. GrOux,
lNl native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor Of Numesmatics for the classifi-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms TO rent Al that place.
Sep 21-dtf
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Correspondence Of the Alta California.
A Descent upon Santa Tomas.

Saw DiFao, Derembsr %, iS53.--We expect adj
ditonal particulars from the seat OF war, as an
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IYYAsHING1oN ASSEMBLIES. = Th

WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES - The
wv second Assembly Ball will be held at Jack
son Hall on Tuesday evening, January 3lst.
Tickets of admission can be obtained by sub
scribers at Stevens's store, Browns hotel
Persons not subscribers procure tickets by
applying 10 one of the executive managers at Jack
son Hall on the day of the ball.
Jan "a, 25, 81 30, 81.
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The Ohio River.--WHEELING, January 2i.--
After several days OF telegraphic interruption and
considerable cold weather, am happy to inform
you that the river is in fine navigabe order.
There is 10 feet of water in the channel. and fall
ing. The weather continues cold, though there
is but little ice running.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 2l.--The river is very high,
and plenty Of boats tor New Orleans.
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Gelegrapbit.
Arrival Of the Niagara.

by the House Line, expressly for the sentinel.
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2atest SnteIligemte.
From tho baltimore Patriot.

Seminary and Church Burnt.-PITTsBURGH
Jan. 2i.-The Western Theological Seminary and
the Presbyterian Church at Allegheny city We're
destroyed by fire last night Half the valuable Ii
brary was saved. The buildings were insured for
$4,000; the library was partially insured. About
forty students Of divinity occupied the building
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

Sailing Of the Eur0pa.-NEw York, Jan. 25.-
The Royal mail steamer Europa sailed to-day from
New York TO Liverpool with thirty passengers and
100000 in specie. Mr.. Ward, OF Baltimore, is
among the passengers.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

NOTICE-In consequence Of the length of ih
magnificent drama, and in order that the audienc,
may be enabled 10 retire at seasonabe hour,
No other piece will be performed OIL tn
same evening.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

YORK, January 25.--Waller B. Townsend, an op
ulent and well known merchant of this city, wa
accidentally killed last night at Peck Slip ferry
whittier he had gone 10 cross the river.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

The Caloric ShiP.-The Caloric (or hot air)
ship Ericsson, hauled out from her berth, foot OF
Thirteenth street, at New York, on Saturday and
now lies at anchor in the North river. The pro-
missed trial trip, it is said, will be had in the course
Of the present week. s. #.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

For Hats or Caps, call at HENDLEY'S, Sc
cond door east of the United States Hotel, Penn
sylvana avenue where also may be be found q
great variety of fundcr-shirts, drawers dress-shrts
gloves, hosiery, cravats, and other goods for gen
tlemen.
For gracefulness, durability, and cheapness,
HENDLEY'S hats not to be surpassed.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
From the San Francisco Herald, Goth.

Another Yet t!!-We can state positive
knowledge that a vessel was engaged in this city
a few DAYS since by the filibusters but, owing to
a misunderstanding on the part ofsome ofthem, the
vessel was not chartered.
The number who contemplated going in this
vessel was quite large, and it is believed by those
who know that they have not relinqushed the
idea.
Many Of them pretend TO be in possession Of in
formation that all is going well in the republic
OF Lower California, and that the reports TO Tie
contrary are manufactured TO deter these adven-
,urous ones from going. The expeditonists say
that such reports won't go down."
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

Tragedy In Mexico.--A frightfnl affair re-
Gently occurred at Guanajuato. Mr.. Marcelino
Rocha, young man universally esteemed, and a
son OF one of the most respectable families Of
Guanajuato. was on the eve OF marriage with
Young lady OF high character. cousin OF the
bridegroom became enamoured of the young lady,
explanations took place, aud hostile meeting oc.
CURED, from which Marcelno Rocha was taken
mortally wounded. He died within three hours.
The murderer has been arrested.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

.. TO CORRESPONDENTS.
va Prize Tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or cashed.
&ae- All orders from distance for Tickets in
the above Splendid Schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed and official drawings sent to all
who order Tickets. Address
r.. FRANCE 6c CO., Managers,
Jan. 24--td Baltimore, Md.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

HHIC N e ING AND NUNN,S AND
" Clarke's Pianos. - Just received, per
barque Celcstia. from Boston, further supply Of
Pianos from Chickering & Sons, Boston. Minus
& Clarke, and Bacon & Raven, New York, whose
long experience and high reputation rank them as
the first factories in the United States; also, from
other approved manufactures.
The purchasers thus afforded the advantage
of personal selection from an assortment Of in
struments 80 elegant and extensive. from the
most renowned manufactures, at prices as low 4,
they can be bought in the United States Second.
hand Pianos taken in part payment.
BY the packet of Saturday from Boston, and by
transportation line from New York, shall receye
an additional supply of four more Pianos.
complete assortment of Guitars, yioIins
Flutes, &c Harp, Guitar, and Violin Strings, OF
best quality.
New Music received semi-weekly. =
t- RICHARD DAVIS,
Jan 2O-6t Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

TlOURTH VOLUME OF JOHN C.. CAL
10 houn's Works--Just received, the 4th vol
ums Of the Speeches of John C. Calhoun de-
livered in the House Of Representatives and in
the Senate Of the United States Edited by Rich
ard X. Cralle. For sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Ian 25-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

nRESS CRAVATS.-A large and varied
~ assortment Of gentlemen's fancy and plain
Scarfs, Cravats, Ties, Napoleons; &c. Of rich and
new styles and best qualities at
STEVENS'S
Jan 25--3teoif Sales-rooni, Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

Prices OF Admit siOn.-orchestr seats rs cents
dress circle, SO cents; family circle rs cents.
A gentleman accompanied by two ladies' admitted 70
81 TO the dress circle.
Doors open at Il past 6-curtain will rise al quart
past7. .n
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

ERENCH SHOEs.--Just received at the
I fashionable Boot and Shoe Store.
100 pairs of Closed Shoes, Melie's make
so pairs Paris Pums, Melie's make; suitable for
the drawing-room and balls.
Call and see them at my fashionable Boot and
Shoe Store, under Browns Hotel
Jan 25-3t j. MILLS, &
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The Anita at San Pedro.

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 81, 1S53.-Afier several days of
hard weather, we reached this port. There is no
news to give you, save that from South California
Walker has lost two of his party killed, and two
taken prisoners, but since released.
A vessel from San Francisco was of San Diego
with reinforcements for Walker. Presume she
sailed night of the 18th or l3lh, bound south.
Yours,
ALEXANDER BELL
The San Francisco Chronicle adds, editoriaily ::
"Colonel Watkins with his battalion of two hun
dred and fifty men, taken from this city by the
Anita, had reached Ensenada and Joined the expe-
ditionists. The party were strong enough 10 re-
ssi any force that could be brought against them,
and were ready 10 make an advance further into
the country"
The governor Of Sonora has issued proclama-
ton TO the people of his State, calling upon them
40 take up arms against the fllibusters. He calls
them pirates and robbers, and adds 4a
I" Let them perish TO the last one, and let their
fate serve as an example to the thieves and ras-
Gals who may attempt TO initiate them"
This proclamation was ISSUED on the 9th of No
vember. On the day following, the governor is
sued an order in which he says that call strangers
who invade this department without permission
will be treated as pirates"
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
From the California Chronicle.

From the California Chronicle.
Still Another Expedition THE recent news
from Lower California has infused new life and
confidence into certain parties in this city, and
other parts of the State
The Sacramento Union says an expedition is
being formed in that city, and that certain mer-
chants are engaged in it,
II is understood that company is being formed
in this city, which will shortly depart for the seat
OF war.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26
8 amnsfm mfnts.
RISLEY'S VARIETE.

MR.. w. R. GOODALL in the
CORSICAN BROTHERS.
ON THURSDAY EVENING, January 26,
Will be presented, first time in Washington, new
dramatic romance, in acts and tableaux,
entitled
THE CORsICAN BROTHERS.
NJ Faben del Franch NJ w p coonAIJ.
NJ Louis del Franch mr. w ~ oSoL1Ai L.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

A Lucky Escape.-A friend Of ours living in
the Seventh Ward, recently had bis premises en-
tered and lot of tools stolen. A few nights
since the same depredators entered the premises
and were driven off by some reason or other
without obtaining any booty. The gentleman now
determined to fix an apparatus by which the in
trudcrs, whoever they might be, would get
warm reception the next time they came. He
placed dead-ia, of some two hundred pounds
weight, over gate through which the premises
were entered and after his family had all retired
to rest, as he thought, the fall was set, and he
Went 10 bed. His eldest daughter, unknown 10
him, had left home in the early part Of the even
ing, and was not expected home, and If she did
return was provided with the front door dead latch
key.
II turned out that the young lady did return
about ii p. m, and, having lost her key, essayed
to enter the yard gate by putting her finger
through an aperture in the gate, and raising the
latch. As she raised the latch, the dee d-ia came
down with crushing weight but not sudden
enough 10 carry out the design of the "inventor y
for by an involuntary and quick back-step of 4he
young lady, the weights fell at her feet, the noise
arousing her father who jumped out Of bed, and,
seizing shot gun, ran down into the yard 10 pro-
ceed 10 further defence, should il be necessary.
The result OF the matter can be as well imagined
as described, when the true state Of affairs were
made visible 10 the astonished man.
IN 7. Erpress
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

NIEW HAMS, SMOKED TONGUES, and
In Smoked Salmon Western HAMS sugar
cured new, very fine Beef Tongues, small and
large, Baltimore cured Extra No. l Salmon,
fresh smoked. Also tierces very fine old West
ern sugar-cured Hams. #a
For sale by
SHEKELK & BAILEY,
No. S, opposite Centre Market.
Tan ol-3tif .as
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

TOHN: or Is Cousin In the Hand worth
u two Counts In the Bushf BY Emile Carlen.
Alcohol and the Constitution Of Man, illustrated
by beautifully colored chemical chart, by Ed.
ward L. Toumans.
JefIersons complete Works, vol. g.
Comte's Positive Philosophy, translated by Miss
Martineau.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan. 81 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

A GOOD STEEL PEN.--The Patent
~ Amalgam Quill Spring Pen, recently inn
ported by Taylor & Manry, will be found to sup
ply the above desideratum. They are manulac-
tured with fine, medium, and broad points, to sui.
the various styles ofwrting
Book and Stationery Store,
Jan 19-If near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

YNEA CAKE, Scotch Cake, Crackers, sc.
IL Anniseed Tea Cake.
Scotch Ginger Cake.
Fancy and Plain Sugar Crackers.
Lemon and Wine Crackers.
Picnic and Boston Crackers.
Supplies received Monday of each week by
SHEKELL Il BAILEY,
No. s, opposite Centre Market.
Jan 24-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-26

ments and papers have been saved The names
of the murdered men are Capt. Gnnnison, of the
corps Of Typographical engineers; Mr.. r. ii. Kern
topographer; Mr.. Creutzelt, botanst; Mr.. VIM
Potter, guide; Messrs. Liptrou, Caulfeld. ant
Mehreens, privates ofcompany A, mounted rifle
men, and John Bellows, employe.
The Sons of New England" celebrated fore
fathers day on the 22d instant. both here and al
Sacramento. About one hundred and fifty per
sons, forty Of whom We're ladies', sat down 10 an
entertainment at Wilson's Exchange, in this city
The president Of the society, Gen. Wilson, pre-
sided, and several of our most prominent citizens
including the mayor, We're present. Toasts were
given and speeches made, and the whole affair
passed of'admirably.
On the 9th instant, about six hundred members
of the different masonic lodges in this city made
splendid turnout in honor of st. John, marched
through several OF our principal streets, and as
sembled at the new Metropolitan theatre, where
an address was delivered and interesting ceremo
MES performed. In the evening large number
sat down to dinner at the Franklin Restaurant
where the bestfeeling prevailed The number O
masons in this city is about three thousand five
hundred, and, Notwithstanding the immense sums
they have expended for the relief of the sick anc
destitute they are considered, as charitable body
the weathiest Of any in the United States.
The new theatre, under the direction of Mrs
Sinclair, has been completed, and was opened or
the 24th instant, under the most favorable aus
pieces. Al the opening, Mr.. Murdoch and Mrs
crowded house.
Or The 22d instant, Robert C. Murphy esq, Of
Ohio, United States consul for Shanghai, with his
lady and family; Thomas Hart Hyatt, esq, United
States consul for Annoy, and Mr.. L. Ii. Hyatt. jr.
Mr.. james Otis, OF the firm of Macondray a. Co.
and Mr. George +. Moves, of the firm OF James &
Noyas, of this city, sailed in the clipper slip Man
DARN for Shanghai.
The passengers Of the John l.. Stephens, on hel
last trip, presented 10 the captain, II. II. Pearson
a beautiful salver and silver pitcher.
The clipper ship Trade Wind sailed yesterday
for New York. She has been here but twelve
days, during which time she has discharged 36G;
tons Of cargo, and has taken in, for New York. 7SC
| tons of freight and cargo. The clipper ship Hur
rcane also sailed yesterday, and the two clippers
will have an opportunity to test their respective
speed.
The arrivals Of passengers by sea during the
year, as shown by the custom house records, have
been IS, ,lS5, and the departures, 1896; the popu
lation having thus increased 1859.
During the year ,02S vessels of sos, 794 tons
entered this harbor, and 1,G9l vessels of 635is9
tons, cleared being an increase of22 per cent on
last year. San Francisco claims 10 be the second
commercial city in the Union.
Yesterday morning prize fight took place on
the North Beach, between two men named George
Cotton and Thomas Kenny, for $500 The men
fought twelve rounds. when, Cotton failingto come
10 time, Kenny was declared the victor. Cotton
was very badly beaten and carried away by his
friends in boat.