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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
NHICKERING AND NUNN's AND

" ClarKc'B flanOSs-- Just received, per
barque Celestia, from Boston, further supply OF
Pianos from Chickering x Sons, Boston. Nunns
81 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 are thus afforded the advantage
OF a personal selecsion from an assortment of in
struments so elegant and extensive. from the
most renowned manufactures, at prices as low as
they can be bought in the United States. Second
hand Pianos taken in part payment.
BY the packer Of Saturday from Boston, and by
transportation line from New York, shall receive
an additional supply OF four more Pianos.
A complete assortment Of Guitars, Violins,
Flutes, nc, Harp Guitar, and Violin Strings OF
best quality.
New Music received semi-weeky.
RICHARD DAVIS,
Jan 20-6t Pennsylvania avenue.
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TRACYi & WILLIAMS, late Professo

VNRACYyt & WILLIAMS, late Professors
il Of Penmanship at Duf's college, Pit,sburg
beg TO announce TO the citizens of Washington
that they have opened an ACADEMY at the
above address for the reception Of ladies' and
gentlemen desiring of acquiring ease elegance
themselves under their instruction will be carried
through a course of practical exercises, such as
will ensure them free, bold, and rapid use of the
pen. Their system of teaching has been univer-
sally1atded by the press Of Ohio, Pennsylvania
and New York. Their specimens comprise every
would solicit nm inspection by the citizens Of
Washington and its vicinity. i tt3gxaage
i TERMs.--$5.00 for twenty lessons. Improve
ment guaranteed to all. m - .a
VlsITINe CARDS, 80 per pack, written in. an I'M
equaled Style RH'3h
Feb 7--1md ~ RLtt Nfpt r s@s1s3 g4l43 81 tH
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MisftIIantGns.
nENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

nENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual
All the profits divided among the policy holders
This company is purely mutual. Capital $500, 600
David L. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary This company has declared dividend OF
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
tages, &c, will be furnished parties interested and
such are earnestly requested 10 examine them be-
fore insnrng. as few companies offer such induce
ments JAMES ]. MlLLER,.Agent,
Over banking house Seden, Withers & Co.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

HARPER,s MAGAZINE for February
III Autobiography Of an Actress, by Mrs. Now
Hot Corn, by Solon Robinson. pls B af,
!. Ahthe new Books received as soon as pub
lishcd, and for sale AZ iS faAt sl'if
X JOE SHILLINGToNS bookstore,
corner Al st, and Pa av., Odeon Building
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

TLEGANT FURNITURE.-Thc under.
Il signed take pleasure ininforming their friends
and the public thar they have hand ~ large and
complete stock Of CABINET WARE As can
be found in the city Of Washington, of every de-
scrpsions and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and me-
manship will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability. ssaH essss7
We would respectfully invite the pubiciio visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the elc-
giant and varied stock now on hand, we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement 10 an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiralspring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them, we have yet q few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire to possess themselves of so desirable q
Mattresss To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT G CROSBY sss&
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street. @sgta
Notice the Bedstcad sign. Jan N-dly
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SflisrfIIaMk0as

NTEW GOODs.-PARKER, at his Per-
IN fumery and Fancy store, under the National
Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, is just opening a
new and complete stock of goods, consisting, IN
part, Of
Ladies and gentlemens Paris Kid Cloves, all sizes
and colors.
PERFUMERY.
Extracts, from the houses of Lubin and Provost,
Paris, and Harrison, Philadelphia.
Genuine German Cologne, Pomatum, Bruf
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil. w. /. Bay Rum.
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleavers Honey
Lubia's Rose and Musk Soaps
Taylor's Transparent Balls, &c.
English, French, and American Hair Brushes,
in one hundred different patterns.
1, 2, 81 4, and 5 row Tooth Brushes, London, made
for our sales expressly.
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c
COMBS. f.5,
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles. .l \, sf5
Shell. Buffalo. English cold-pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs. s59tg Ys. 81 34l
John Fen's premium ivory 6ne-teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs. NJ sft r fa e,s.
i FOR SHAVING. e3r
Guerlain's, Roussels, aud Harrisons Shaving
Military Cakes, and all ether shaving soaps. 1t N
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes very superior.
II PARKER'S PREMIUM RAZOR STROP. TAI
WAsHINGToN, MARCH, l12, lS49.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Park
er's Metallic Razor Strop Powder, TO which the
Maryland Institute has awarded premium, take
great pleasure in certifying that il will keep the
razor in fine, smooth shaving order, without the
use of hone. elsg i+ 1i
J. MACPHERSON BERRiEy, U. 8. Senator.
sr w. w. SEaToN, Mayor of Washington.
w. S. ARCHER, House Of Representatives.
Rev. T. M. PEAsE, Washington. 84
THOMAS ]. RusK, United States Senator.
HIRAM WALBRIDGE, Esq, New York city.
aE RAZORS g4i W
Wade 6 Butchers, Of our own Importation
Tally Ho, from rs cents 70 81 25 each.
Razors imported 10 order, and all warranted.
Feb S-3t tsf ,+' $1,000 ~ 4 st sast.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

UTATCHES!W !WATCHES!-J.Y. savage,
wv No 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tcnsiye assortment of fine Watches, consisting of
+. r. Cooper's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias 81 Co.'S. R.
6g G.. Beesleys, Joseph Johnson, 70 Church street,
Liverpool. &c, &c, varying in price from s75 or
si0O. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, s23
Detached Levers, thirteen Jewels, $50; superior
fun ewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50.
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
lscted by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect ume-kecpers.
Cold pens. of my own make, Of superior work
manship. warranted TO retain their points, for So
SIS and al. Pens without cases, IS cents 81 SO,
SO and So Sent TO all parts ofthe country free OF
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 1'~-1v
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

HOMEOPATHY its Tencts and Tendcn
III cies. BY JAMES Y. SIMPSON, I'D. ALL
The Art Of Manufacturing Soaps, Candles, &c,
by Philip Kurten. ia li
The Children of the New Testament, by Rev.
Theophilus Stork ID. ID. a8Nt sslg
Rankings Halfyeary Abstract for January,
1851 Just received and for sale by 8isg1s a8
Feb I M , a n. N sat r. FARNTIAM.
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7NEW JEW EIKf sTUH nc SUD-
IN scribcr would most respectfully inform the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that he has
lust opered a verv Choice and select assortment
Of fne Gold Jewclry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity OF Cold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles. Gold Chains, Seals, Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimblcs, Gold Lockets Pens, Pencils, &c.,
go. All Of which he now offers for sale by the
single article as cheap goods OF the same quail
ty can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
lea so that purch chaserscan be supplied here as
well and as cheap as in any other city. Please
call at the store (tormerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy between Al and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
= e5asl nj I.- H. o. HOOD.
p. s. All kinds of Watches carefully and neatly
repaired by ~
a Dac S--lyl M asa I'M At.N l1 N-.n
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NEW MUSIC, PIANOS, &c.

~ NEW MUSIC, PIANOS, &c.
VXyE have this week published the Star
wv Schottischen by G'Schwend, and dedicated
to Messrs. Wallach Il Hope, Of the g Evening
Star" $500 M af stc sd4
This is very pretty Schottsche, and our friends
should not fail 10 secure copy. We have also
recently opened FIVE new Pianos, from the estab
lishment Of Knabe, Cache Il CO., and one from
Firth, Pond, 81 CO., N Y, TO all Of which we in
vitc the attention of those in want Of a, a,6rst-rate
instrument, we are determined to sell at very
JOHN r. ELLIS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dac Sim. tml
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

II AFFL T. "A splendid case Of superb
II CHEWING TOBACCO which was ex-
hlbited at the Worls Fairs London, from the cele-
brated factory Of LanShorn & Sons, known bythe
name Of Royal Arch Oronoco, will be ratified for,
as soon as all the chances are taken. II may be
seen al G. S. McELFRESH'S,
Under the National Hotel,
Where may be found the choicest qualities of
Segars and Chewing Tobacco, 10 suit the taste OF
eyerv pentleman Jan. 2S-2weod.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

A CARD.--Copartners II have assoc
IN ciated with me in business, 10 take effect
from the LIST instant my brother H. BURNS The
business will be known and carried on in the fu
ture under the name of GEO. BURNS IL BRoTHER
| would ask for continuance Of the liberal pa
tronage which has been bestowed upon me for the
last years, there will be no efforts spared
by the new firm TO meet the wants of the public
in our line.
All persons indebted to me will please make
early settlement, by cash notes, as il is neces-
sary that my business should be speedily settled.
GEO BURNS.
BOOTS AND SHOES.-We would call the
attention Of the public TO our large and well-se
iected stock of Boots and Shoes, embracing every
variety usually kept in well ordered shoe store,
which we are determined TO sell low for cash or TO
known punctual customers.
GEO. BURNS g. BRO,
Penn av bet 9th and 10th sis. and Al and 9th SITS,
= Jan 14-eo2w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

"OUSE TO LET.-One on the corner Of
I'LL 2lst street and Pennsylvania avenue, con-
tanning fifteen rooms, with carriage-house and
stable; also, two-story House, with bSsement
and attic. Inquire Of si lia5lisl es
VIM. W. DAVIS,
Dec loft Six Buildings.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

EDWARD c. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
IL and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
"Washington Club" "Prefata," and 'El Siglo XIX
Cigars 10 which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion of dealers and others. e III sss ;g.ss
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

NT OTICE.- The Books and Accounts be-
IN longing to the estate Of the late William
Fisher have been left with w. G. Zantzinger,
Stationers' Hall. adjoining the 'sIrving Hotel"
who alone is authorized to receive and receipt for
moneys due the estate.
Jan 31--6td HARRIOT FISCHER 4
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

IHILDREN AND INFANTS HATS and
" Caps, of all styles and qualities. A large and
elegant assortment now on hand, at reduced
prices, at LANES
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
Feb 3--eo2w Penn. avenue, near ~ street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

CARRIAGES! Carriages.--The Subscri-
" Der has on hand an extensive assortment OF
coaches, rockaways, barouches, and. buggies OF
the newest and most splendid styles, which, for
workmanship and price he defess competition.
Persons requiring any articles in his line may
with confidence make purchases at his establish
ment, as he warrants every article Of his manufac
ture.Ffr .tts 8st,flg
On hand, several secondhand carriages, which
s3l.7 \, ,','SST'a N s.Il THOMAS YOUNG,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Al street
Dec 17--3md Il (n,N gfg
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
TTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

III the House Of Reprcsentatiyes.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any Other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
jouriment Of the present session of Congress- he
lis perfectly indifferent as to the character Of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to j. B. II, at Mrs. Wards
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order ~ ffs fgt@5 i* Ha,i Feb 2---if
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
M. A., TYSON & sISTERs,,4. ia
Seminary for Boarding and Day Pupils,
,d On. r, 6etOeen l2th and 1871 streets.
yuyuE Txxrpn ORA prr,p - a. y. ..xss,.

TUNHE THIRD QUARTER Of this institu-
u ton commences this DAY, Tuesday February Z.
The Principals have. in addition to their efficient
French teacher, Professor RAouLr, procured the
services Of very experienced French goveruess,
as aresident in the family. This will afford the
boarding pupils especially every facility, as they
are now required to converse in this language.
For terms, &c, circulars ma had at the prin-
cipal books res and Semin ~. Feb S--dMar1
IfOR Evening Parties.-- Gloves, Cravats,
IL Ties and Scarfs, in great variety, of rich and
fashionable styles A full assortment on hand at
LANES
W "n Gents Furnishing Store,
Pa avenue, near Four-and-a-half street
r Jan 2o--eo2w ,Ss ttSftg& ,t 3is, alf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Jynaer the National Hotel, Penn. Arenne.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAS JUST RE-
/ ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend 10 all epicures, being Of the
most delicious flavor: SA
Londre., Cabanas, (LondresJ Panetelas,
Rio Hundo Cabanas, Victoria, M
La India, Trabucos, Ell Delaite.i
Consuelo Consoacion,
Among his stock Of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned favorite brands will be found
Virginius, Pride Of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diaden, Goodwin's Patent, Kohl Moor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at IS each, or 37A cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most palafable tobacco yer
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with q variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
~ Nov 17--3md fm1 sfss
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

rTNHE PILGRIM FATHERS, or the
il Founders Of New England in the reign OF
James The First; with illustrations. Just imported
by TAYLOR " MAURY, Bookstore, aS
Feb a Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
1854. 1854.

From Ne,0 York. From Liverpool
Saturday. Jan. z. Wednesday. Jan. IL.
Saturday. Jan. 81. Wednesday. Jan. 25
Saturday. Feb. A. Wednesday,. Feb. s.
Saturday. Feb. Is. Wednesday. Fed 22
Saturday. March a. Wednesday. .March6.
Saturday. March Is. Wednesday. March %.
Saturday. April ]. Wednesday. April 5.
Saturday. April 15 Wednesday. April 19.
Saturday. April 29 Wednesday. May 3.
Saturday. May 13 Wednesday. May IT.
Saturday. May 81. Wednesday. May 81.
Saturday. June 10. Wednesday. June IA.
Saturday. June a. Wednesday. June 2S.
Saturday. July s. Wednesday. July 12.
Saturday,. July %. Wednesday. July 20.
Saturday,. August 5. Wednesday. August Q.
Saturday,. August 10. Wednesday. August 23.
Saturday. Sept. 2. Wednesday. Sept. 6.
Saturday. !. Sept. 16. "Wednesday. Sept. 20.
Saturday. Sept. 80. Wednesday. .October4 a.
Saturday. October IA, Wednesday. October ID
Saturday. October 2S. Wednesday. Nov. 1
Saturday. Nov IL. Wednesday. Nov. Is.
Saturday. :. NOV. IS. Wednesday. Nov. 90.
Saturday,. Dec. 9. Wednesday. Dec. 13.
Saturday. Dec. 90. Wednesday. Dec 81. Il
. 'fe'sn' 2 pafsfss EpwlRB a1RgBS K. COLLINS,
No. SO Wall street, New York.
BROWN, SHIPLEY q CO.,
STEPHEN KENNARD& & e.,
No 81 Austin Friars London.
or JOHN MUNROE a. CO.,
26 Rue Notre Dame de Victories, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will not be account.
able for gold silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones or metals unless bills of ladlng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed Jant 2S-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
MisttIlautuns.
YXIHERE IS THE SCIENCE OF MEDI.

L.
w cine lin the last thirty years in the cities
of New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, fifty thou
sand persons died Of consumption. In Great Bri-
tain during the same period, the mortality Of con-
sumptivo persons amounts 10 sixty thousand.
CaIomel, ofcourse, killed every one of them.
There is no blessing like that Of health, particu-
larly when you're Sick essas,s3s ts45
n IadroRrASr SoURcKs OF BoDMY V,eoR.--Exer-
cise temperance in esiing, pure air, frequent bath
ing, abstinence from stimulant luxuries and the
abuse of sexual passions, pure and nutritious
diet. tFa tS. ea ssg a. 50
Patent medicines viii do for rats !; but for men
undo. The Greeks made Socrates swallow hem
lock, because in that time there was NOT poisoned
patent medicines. E
Daily Morning Draughts to be taken early, by
every person with pulmonary consumption, or in
aammation IN the lungs u andsake walk without
fatigue = els aHsss sisa ,S- g4 isss
She asses milk, one pint; Peruvian bark. 6ae-
ly powdered, one dram; Mucilage Of gum Traga-
cant, one dram. Mix, and take them all az once.
AT noon, Spirit Of MindireIio, one fuid dram;
Tincture Of Gentian, one dram; Spirit OF Castor
one scruple; Paregoric, one dram; Spirits Of
Nitre, half dram; Port wine, half ounce; SUI
gar or Honey, one scruple. Mix for a dose l,s
Al night, going 10 bed Exract Of Iceland moss,
one scruple; Opium, half grain to one grain OF
instead Of Opium, add TO the Iceland moss, Do
sver's Powder, ten grains; Gum, quantum suf-
6cit Dose, six pills. n ss&s,
This of course will not cure consumption in the
last stage, but is the best treatment (by part) for
that disease. Woman's breast milk is recommend
ed in the Island Of Madeira, aud at Malta, and is
very beneficial. 4. sgisgsA nj 8s.eSy .s Y ssss
Physic, for the most part, s nothing else but the
substitute OF exercise or temperance. The sick
without hope with old chronic Diseases, that other
Physicians have never been able 10 cure, who are
actually suffering, especially those attacked peril
odicaIly with Chils and Fever Rheumatic, Gout,
SwelIings, Coughs, Habitual running, &c.,. will
please TO call at my rooms At Mrs. Duvars, OPP
posite Browns Hotel. ss s.issf. n, s3 .sg VII
.i5 RICARDO CORREA DA COSTA,
Febl2-tf Teacher of Foreign Languages.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.--Tho sub
III scriber pays special attention to the sale and
purchase Of Real Estate in this city or its vicinity
Persons who wish to purchase or sell, will find il
to their interest to can on him. He also as here
tofore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip
negotiate loans, give prompt attention to the col
lection Of debts, as well as the prosecution OF
claims before Congress- or any the departments.
Office over Selden, Withers a. Co.'S bank, to
whom he refers.
JAMES ]. MILLER.
Dec 2l-eodlm.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

DROwNEs HARPs.--Two Of the above
I'D celebrated double-sction Harps can be seen
forthrec days at our Music depot. All dcsirous
Of purchasing will therefore please call immedi-
ately. RDa
Jan M-3t HILBUS & HITZ.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

a3Yaa WRITING ACADEMY " 81
Washington Place, Seventh street, Opp0-
site the Post Once. IA
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

GHILD'S PAPER, AMERICAN MES
" scnger, Sunday School Advocate, Missionary
Advocate, Forresters Boys and Girls Magazine
and National Magazine.
Subscriptions received for the above by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Jan &c Seventh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

GHILDREN AND INFANTS Iaats and
~ Caps, Of all styles and qualities "A large and
elegant assortment now on hand, a reduced
prices, at yet ~ sis LANES fcr3
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
Pa. avenue, near ~ street.
Jan 29-eo2w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. +. Gr0ux,
lyl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French Spanish, and German.
Transations made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classic
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel,
Furnished Rooms 10 rent 81 that place. ,s
Sen 21-tlff ssss tql
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

Odeon Building, cor. Al st. and Penn. a,
21-tfx
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18

TTNION HALL, HOTEL AND REFEC.
" tory, C. street, between 9th and 7th streets,
Washington, hs e. J.tWILLSON,
w. H. HEYWARD.
s1 Dsc 15--tft4Et Sftt "a 92a eS8&
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
To the publishers of the eTimes.n


In perusing the Times" of the 9th ult,
noticed in the proceedings of the Republican
Convention, convened at Steels' Landing, on the
goth Sept, for the purpose of nominating can
didates for the several county Offices, my name
mentioned in connection with the office of Coun-
ty Surveyor.
esteem it marked favor to be thus associ-
ated with the Honorable" of the county
with men whose worth and influence in CON-
munity entitle them to the confidence and sup
port of their fellow.citizens at the approaching
election, recommended too, as they are, by a
party based upon principles, which if rightly
understood can but elicit the sympathy and re-
ceive the cordial approval of every truly phi
lanthropic spirit.
Thanking my friends for this expression of
their esteem and confidence in thus selecting
me as candidate for so important an office as
that alluded to above, | am, nevertheless, under
the necessity of declining the proflered honor.
My professional engagements are of such a
nature that, if elected, they would leave me no
leisure to discharge the duties of the office to
the acceptance of my fellow.citizens.
A. w. TAYLOR.
Crockery, October 10, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A PEACE MAKER.-The Constellation new
sloop of war, of 400 tons and 2Ol feet in length
is to be launched at Portsmouth on the 25th
inst. This vessel we learn from the Globe, pre-.
sents to the eye structure of strength and ca
pacity scarcely equaled in our navy by any ves-
sci below first class frigate.
On her gun deck she has twenty-four ports,
but will only mount twenty guns, l6 of 6S
Founders and long 80 Founders. On her spar
deck forward and aft, she will mount 2 ten.shell
guns on pivots, carrying ball weighing 100
pounds. Her spars will be about the same as q
second class frigate, her main yard being 80 feet
in length.
This vessel, the Globe thinks, will be the mod
ell sloop-of-war of the world