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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
GALE OF PATENT-RIcHTs FOR THE

~ uee OF Seeiys Patent Lime and Cement
Kiln.-The prac,icability and utility of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
facture OF the best and purest lime and cement.
having been fully demonstrated by the working
Of the kiln. erected by the undersigned upoa, his
patent, in the city Of Washington, he now offers
10 the public generally an opportunity TO purchase
The patent-rights for the several States Of the
Union. Rights for counties will be sold separate
~ il desired. The kiln is capable of burning more
lime than any three kilns in the country combined.
The average produci 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. 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 OF
oyster shells.
Persons desiring 70 purchese rights may confer
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris, Washington, ID. c..
or address him TO box $50 OF the post Office in said
city, he being fully authorized by me- 10 act as INV
agent in said matter. SAMUEL j. SEELY.
WAsHINeToS, d. C- February %, 1854.
Feb 22--lm
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
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HISToRY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.
YINHlS important work is now in press the first
Il volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854
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FOR BANK OFFICERS, BANK DIREC-
TORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC.
THE BANKERS MAG AZINE AND

INHE BANKERS M A G All N f. AMI
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Bonds for each month. VII. Progress Of Banking
IN the several States. VIII. Banking Statistics Of
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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
NEW GOODS: Bargains for CASH.

MI h w u OoDS! bargains lot CASfA!
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACII. ~
Free Exhibition of the most splendid ass rin ent
Of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper II Riae
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Wa- ngton
Place, east side Of 7h street, 5 doors south Of L
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
Gems 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
retes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 80 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12A cents to So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37A 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 Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvalled by any Of her
in this city. No trouble 10 show goods A call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till o'clock in
the evening" JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
MANAGERS OFFICE MARYLAND
lN State Lotteries, BALTIMORE Jannary 26

lo5l.--R. France 81 Co., managers OF the MAJ.
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 g. Co" and : r. B.
Mars & Co." These fictitious parties have repre-.
senled themselves as Managers and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City, and re-
guessing their correspondents 10 address them at
the New York post Office, have, in order TO aid
their fraudulent designs, the circulars stamped in
the Baltimore post office, to make il appear that
they are connected with the authorzed lotteries OF
this State. The whole is fraud, against which
the public is cautioned
r. France &c Co. are the sole managers Of the
Maryiand State lotteries, and any other lotteries
purporting to bs decided by the Maryland draw.
inos are frauds. Mar 7-2awif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
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under the resolve of October 2lst, 17S0; under
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Price 81 sent postage free TO any part ofthe Uni
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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-

" al VI the Ouiteu States.--1he Undersigned
having just published an octave edition Of the
official decisions Of the Attorneys General Of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, SUBJ
sisting Treaties with foreign natons 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 to 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 jurists
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
traion Of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject Of civil polity and
Jurisdiction it necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior In importance TO the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex-
pam. They no, only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles Of the federal goys
ernment, and the rules and regulations enforced
IN It's administration, but they also define the
powers aho duties, and, in many instances, the
| compensation oil It's civil and military officers.
ne suoJec's o. national sovereignty, neutrality,
extradition @cr are therein thoroughly discussed,
and our revenue laws, land laws. patent laws.
| pension laws, 0c, commented upon and ex
| planned. il is, therefore, believed Thai nublic
ministers, consnls, governors of States, dstric
attorneys, marshals, collectors of customs, sur
veyors Of ports, naval officers. receivers Of pub
| moneys, registers of land Offices, Indian agents
officers Of the army and navy, and. indeed, All
public men will find these volumes valuable ac
QUESTION 10 their libraries.
The editions put up in The style Of Howard,
Reports of Decisions OF the Supreme Court, ane
sold at the moderate price Of thres dollars pei
volume.
Librarians Of States and public institutions ar,
reminded mat they may conveniently obtain III,
work. through their Representatives In Congress
If the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania ayenne
March B-2weod
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpIToRs OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT

November /, 1853.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tated by contractors for carrying thcn.United
States mails for the amounts, respectively sfther
quarterly pay. Ii was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to draft per
route from each contractor for the aDhoie amount,
(deducting fines collections, &c., of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally SO
misunderstood to be supposed TO allow any
sumber Of drafts and for any amount, not exceed
ing in the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
it was never anything more) has thus been made
to embarrass materially the business of this office
forced upon it the settlement Of the private ac.
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex.
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction oi
this Office, species Of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
Il not unfrequenty occurs too that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter.
mining upon the genuipeness of the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
II is Therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned that from
| and after the lst day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or fled for payment, in this Office This
draft should state upon its face, that It is The oal,
one for tho quarter and the route (both to be spcc
fedJ on which il is drawn and the signature there
to shsuld be attested ty fss poarraster at the pac,
,chsrs IL may be HyaD,i, and other aottness ana
each assisnmsr: thereof should Be attested by t,ct
WIZ. F. PHILLIPS,
Andifor of see Treasury for the
Nov. 13. p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
CARD.
To the Ladies' Of Washington, Gsorgetown, Alez
' T. E o,Jrio &r .a
r c E.--The subcriber would respectfully

ECE E.--The Subcriber would respectfully
L inform his friends and the pu..lic that, hav
ing succeeded in filing several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, ant
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he i.
now prepared TO deliver the same puactually il
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at III,
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required scitaont chan &
! Of price during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sen
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention: i" /"
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
T. D. Gilman. Pennsylvania avenue, between
9Th and nh streets.
" Harbangh 7th and G streets.
Kidwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street. ~
t. c. McIntire, 7,h and l streets.
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and AZ
street.
William Lord, 5th and streets.
]. 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 Goth streets.
DR.. ]. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
q. NJ. p. King, and 18th streets.
F.S. Walsh Navy Yard. ~.
c. p. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7,h street.
w. w. Birth, Sd street. next 10 Trinity Church.
]. w. Sothoron 81 Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week month,
or for the whole year. at ONE rRIcE, and a fnHsup-
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 10.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Elio,'s drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, al the lowest market
rates. l.. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
,..E-. streets. and Easbys wharf
ID Persons wishing 10 be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day 10 the Office orany Of the places above named.
March Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
S0sks, Stationfrp,
MARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble works

"ARBLE MANTLES.-MarbIeW WORKS.
lN 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.
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 18Th.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
BRANCH OF sTATIONERs, HALL.

I IV0s. IF4 ana ITO FfdTi stTset, IVcU TorK.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best SO.
leced stocks to the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup royal
American and English drawing papers plain, em.
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & co. .
11th st doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Oct 4-ly* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Ilth 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.
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, sates pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
folios, gold and steel pens superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va.
rety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL.
la and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor ofthe 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 rela-
tive to patents or Inventions may all times con-
suit the undersigned, w,thout charge, either per-
sonally at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just 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-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. So Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-#
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

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ARC HIT EC rs.

Office Pennsyirania apsnme, hfWsen 10Th ana
llM streets Warrington, ID. G.
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X Captain B. s. Alexander, U. s. Army.
ProL Charles G. Jeweu, Smithsonian Institute.
W, Wiham ~ Johnson. Dec 3-3md (m)
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