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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

i of Pianos in this city can be found AT our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis S Co.'s
superior lEoan Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen Il Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have and
heard it. &a
Schomacker & 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 tone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Glberfs beautiful
Boudor 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, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired IA. s%
Also, several second hand Pianos, ncluding one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. #.->r
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ. Penn. avenue.
Ian OFF fml M.a
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
Y al of the United Statcs.-The undersigned

having Just published an octave edition OF tho
official decisions Of the Attorneys General OF tho
United States, expoundng the Constitution, sub
ssiing Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction 10 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 4ihday OF
July, 1851, and to be continued up 10 the present
time, with synoptical notes and copious indices,
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and 10 forward the same by
express, or otherwise, to any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions Of distinguished jursis
and civilians, fully authorized 10 decide the yari
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 poliiy and
jurisdiction, it necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in importance 10 the Constitution
| which theySdefend, and the laws which they
plain. They not only set forth the political econo.
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov.
| crnment and the rules and regulations enforced
4 in its administration, but they also define ,he
| powers and duties, and, in many instances. the
compensation of its civil and military officers.
| The subjects OF national sovereignty, neutrality.
extradton, &c., are therein thoroughly discussed.
| and our revenue laws, land laws, patent laws,
| pension laws, &c, commented upon and ex-
planned. It is, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consnls governors of States, district
attorneys, marshals collectors of customs, sur
veyors of ports, naval officers. receivers Of pubc
moneys registers OF land Offices Indian agents,
officers of the army and navy, and, indeed, all
public men will find these volumes valuable
QUESTION TO their libraries.
The editions put up in the style of lioward's
Reports of Decisions of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price of three dollars per
volume.
Librarians Of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives ia Congress,
if the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
EvENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM

ID EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM-
~ Hosse Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa av.,
Branch Of Stationer's Hall, l7l and 176 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. %.
The above contains all the information neces-
sary to enable the merchant or shipmaster TO
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, alphabetical tariff, the
manner of passing entries, current forms OF oaths,
permits, bonds, entries, &c. &c. II has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful to the officers ofthe revenue
and custom-house throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shpmaster.
From the Washington Sentinel, Feb4
We are indebted to Collins, Bovine & Co for
copy Of g Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide containing rules and routine OF
business in entering and clearing vessels, the man
ner of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries the forms of business in the different de.
partments OF customs, detailed account Of the
collectors naval officers surveyors, and store
keepers Offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oaths, orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted 10 the wants
Of tbe mercantile public, and il is said TO be the
best book OF the sort ever offered 10 the public.
Feb 19--lw
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
March 6-2weod
nENsION LAWs.-The last edition, COM

piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions in
lSia In addition, the resolutions laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO OF.
fcers of the line and the staff of the army, the hos
piial department, and medical staff, and OF the
uuartermaster's department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 1850; under
other resolutions 10 officers 10 officers of themed,
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
commntation pay under the resolution Of March
god, I7S3; together with the names of the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served TO the end Of the war, and acquired
the right accumulation pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free 10 any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
DoUNTY LAND, PENSION. EXTRA

DO u MY LAND, FENSION, EXTRA
ID Pay, and Real Estate Agency.-The under
signed having been for several years connected
with the Bounty Land and Extra Pay Depart-
ments, would uld.most respectfully inform you that
he has opened in this city an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before Congress and the
several departments; procures Pensions, Bounty
LAND, EXTRA AND ARREARAGEs OF PAY.
he will also attend TO the Cole ction of Debts,
Buying and Selling Of Real Estate, Renting of
Houses, and any other business that may be en-
trusted to him.
All communications addressed TO him at this
place will be promptly attended TO-. Charges mo.
derate. GIDEON w JARNER
REFER TO Hon. John Bell, United States sena.
tor from Tennessee; Hon. John B. Thompson,
United States Senator from Kentucky: Richard
Wallach, esq, late United States Marshal for the
District Of Columbia; Hon. William G. Dawson,
United States Senator from Georgia Hon John
W. Maury, Mayor Of Washington city, District Of
Columbia Jacob Gideon, esq, ofWashington city,
District of Columbia. SoE
Feb 25-3tSW&F
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
TLEGANT FURNITURE.-The UNDER

TNLEGANT FURNITURE-The under-
ID 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 be found adapted TO the fancy and me-
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 ee-
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 to all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an. early call from those who
desire to possess themselves of SO desirable a
Mattress To the 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 21-d1y
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That I
IN have lost a Land Warrant Certificate for
100 acres, No. rs, 1872 in favor of Neri ID. Smith,
Lloyd B. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin.
Yost Smith. and Rosanna Frantz, collateral heirs
Of Hiram M. Smith, deceased, of company H, Sth
United States Infantry, (Mexcan war, land which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston Brothers
81 Co.. of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1853, di-
rected TO William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
D. c., and was never received. tits myintention
TO apply for duplicate Of this warrant TO the COM
missioner Of pensions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
January oath, 1854. Jan2S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.


For Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Col,tm.
6ns, Zanesvile, Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
YTNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. NJ,
arrive in Wheeling in time TO connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR.
NAL, for Wellsve, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad to Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to St. Louis. Leaving Washington at 5, P. NJ,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid 9UNION LINE" STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrcnceburg,
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.
J. II. DONE,
Feb TIT Master Transportation.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS u!
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
W tied, being wholly manufactured by our artis-
ans and seaIastresscs on the premises Of tho pro-
prietor
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members Of Congress and large num-
ber of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him a CALL feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe-
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is a guar
an,ee for the exceency and durability the work.
splendid assortment of Shirts, Collars, Bo-
SONS, Cravats, Handkerchefs, Suspenders, &C.,
constantly on hand.
WIN. II. FAULKNER,
S. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov c-eoly. (m) opposite U. S. Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
ENUINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAM

NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
pointed by Messrs. Heidsieck IL Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale Of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoned
card.
The Messrs. Heidsieck s. Co., as set forth there
in justly claim TO be alone enabled 10 send to this
country The genuine Hedsieck IL Go. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co.. III
full, by which it first became so favoraby known:
lar marks which have since appeared.
New York, January ! 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG, +.
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-UpOn the dissolution Of the old
firm, Hedsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the orgna
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order 10 distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
The name OF our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK & co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
MisffIIanf0ns.
WTHERE IS THE SCIENCE OF MEDI

NTHERE IS THE SCIENCE or MEDI-
w cine lin the last thirty years, in the cities
OF New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, Gfy thou.
SAND, d,persons died Of consumption. In Great Bri-
tain during the same period, the mortality Of con-
sumphye persons amounts TO sixty thousand.
Calomel ofcourse killed every one Of them.
There is no blessing like that of health, parlicu.
larly when you're sick
IMPoRTANT SOURCES OF BODILY ViGoR.-Exer-
else, temperance in eating, pure air, frequent bath
ing abstinence from stimulant luxuries and the
abuse of sexual passions, pure and nutritious
diet
Patent medicines will do for rats; but for men
undo The Greeks made Socrates swallow hem
lock, because in that time there was not poisoned
patent medicines
every person with pulmonary consumption, or in
fammation in the lungs; andtake walk without
fatigue.
She asses milk, one pint; Peruvian bark, ine-
y powdered one dram Mucilage of gum Traga-
cant, one dram. Mix, and take them all at once.
At noon, Spirit of Mindrerio, one fluid dram I;
Tincture Of Gentian one dram; Spirit of Castor
one scruple; Paregoric, one dram; Spirits OF
Ntre, half dram; Port wine, half ounce; su-
gar or Honey, one scrupe. Mix for dose,
At night, going to bed, Exract of Iceland moss,
one scruple; Opium, half grain TO one grain or
instead OF Opium, add TO the Iceland MOSS Do
ver's Powder, ten grains Gum, quantum snf-
fcit. Dose, six pills.
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, and at Malta, and is
very beneficial
Physic, for the most part, is nothing else but the
substitute Of exercise or temperance The sick
without hope, with old chronic diseases, that other
Physicians have never been able to cure, who are
actually suffering, especially those attacked peri
odically with Chls and Fever, Rheumatic, Gout,
Sweings, Coughs, Habitual running, &C., will
posite Browns Hotel
RICARDO CORREA DA COSTA,
Eeh 1o-ft Teacher of Enreirh Ian olapes.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
FENCING SCHOOL.

t.--.. !. FENOINU SCHUUI.
THEVALIER NIEDZIELSkI, late Major
~ in the Hungarian army, instructs in all the
branches ,fthe healthy and gallant accomplish
ment of fencing, as taught in Europe and America,
and now the fashionable accomplishment Of an
American gentleman, so conducive TO health,
graceful attitude, and defensive requirement.
Terms: Six lessons, So; 12 lessons, SIS, in ad-
vance. t...H
Near corner Of Thirteenth st. and Penn. av.
Dec l5-d3mM ---
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II TOR NEY AT LA w,
WASHINGTON n n -

WASHlNGION, ID. q. >>E
(Late Examiner Of Claims IN tte Pension OGce,)
Will attend 10 any business entrusted TO his care
10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. X. M. T. Hunter, u. s. Sen.
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington;
Hon. Jas. Z. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Cen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rod s of the army from 1870
TO 1910, the original of which were burnt in 1914.
]. p. ID.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
CARD. s.
To the Ladies' Of Washington, Georgetot0n, Alec.
+ 4 fc


To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetoton, Alec
anlirid &c.
"ENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
H children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran d
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c. made 10 order by H. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia, Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as g slop-shop Shoes" being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction,
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy will consult their interest by giving me
call, and examine for themselves.
C. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs
Nov. 9--1yeo. (m) Banking House.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

nENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
I Company of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $500 000
David L. Miller, president; John w. Horner, Sec
retary. This company has declared dividend Of
rs 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 TO examine them be-
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments. JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Sclden, Withers & Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
o'clock, p. m, for grading and graveing so much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled as may be directed by the Commission
er of Public Buildings.
The work is 10 be of the best character, and 10
be done to the acceptance of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint 10 inspect IL;
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
1st day Of October next.
The gravelling must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre of the street, taperng of
gradually to six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curty will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioners shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
&at,e&I B. b. FRENCH,
Commissioners ofPublic Buildings.
4 E.,bO D l..
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

4 PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IN man Printer.-The Workingmans Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S IA
Feb 90 Bookstore, near 9th street. q
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

CARRIAGES! Carriages.--The Subscri-
~ ber 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 defes 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.
On hand several secondhand carriages, which
will be sold at very low prices.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Corner Pennsylvania svenue and Al street
Dec 17-3md (mN
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
EoRGE P. FOX ARRIVED AT Will

~ EORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
W LARD'S HOTEL January 26, 1854 en-
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
10 the world, Washington, D. O., London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal, on or be-
fore the 1st day of May next, of George p. Fox 81
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department. The
business will be transferred from the northeast to
the southwest corner Of the same block Of build
ings, viz to the store 25 feet front 103 feet Deep
No 32l Broadway, New York city, next door to
the Ci,y Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs Seaman u Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
OFTHE UNITED

HAZ Ell Il EK OF TIL II UNITE l. ID
W States-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen.
sve view Of the present condition, industry md
resources of the American Confederacy, enbrac.
ing also important Typographical and historical IN
formation from recent and original resources, TO-
gether with the results Of the census of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. ID.
N. B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
the kind and presents large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattainabe in any other source.
This new matter is all OF a recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton 10 1853, obtained since the census was taken
This gives il inestmable value over every other
work of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at r. FARNIIAMS, 4
Corner of 1llh street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 25-tf se
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

MIR. BUSHNELI,Ss SCHOOL, Thirteenth
lyl street, between and G, Washington
The duties Of this School will commence on the
clude all the branches of complete academical
education
The number Of pupils will be limited TO so many
as can be carefully and thoroughly instructed by
the principal himself aided only in the depart
ment of modern languages.
The School Room will be furnished with desks
and other furniture Of the most approved style,
aud all its arrangements will be such as are best
suited to preserve order, facilitate instruction,
and promote the comfort and improvement Of his
pupils.
The Principal, graduate Of the University OF
Virginia, has had long experience in teaching and
he feels warranted by his past success in assuring
those who may entrust the intellectual and moral
training of their sons TO his care that their Just
expectations will be fully realized.
Terms per quarter, (of eieuen aceek payable IN ad-
rance.
For the English Branches. ............ -. $l5
For Classics and Mathematics. .,..... IS
French and Drawing extra.
REFERENCEs.
Hon. James M. Mason, u. s. Senate.
Hon John 8. Caske, of Virginia.
Hon William 8. Ashe, Of North Carolina
Alfred Chapman esq. Land Office.
J. +. Adams, esq, Pension Office.
Rev. William Sparrow, ID. d. Theo. Sem, Va
Rev. J. Packard, d. ID. do. do
Rev G. M. Butler, d. D.. Washington.
Rev. Z. r. Lippet, do.
George G. Ames, esq. do.
Jan 14-eo3w
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

THE COMING sTRUGGLE.-TheC Conn
Il ing Struggle among the Nations Of the Earth.
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S "a
Feb s Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09

VTALENTINES.-Al large stock Of Valen-
tines embracing every variety of style and
price, just received at
TAYLOR & MAURYS,
Feb 1O--2t Book store, near Ninth str <et