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Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

TINHOMPSON d GARNER, Merchant Iai-
u lors Morft's building, Al street. near Penn
sylvania avenue, would most respectfully inform
their friends the public in general, and the old pa
irons of Joseph r. Thompson, in particular, that
they have received their Spring Supply OF Goods,
switch TO be admired needs but 10 be seen =
and which they will make TO order, in style and
fit, TO please the tastes of the most fastidIous Of
all ages.
Favor us with call. Our motto is g We study
TO please" Mar 25--ittf
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

IT OsT, ON FRIDAY EVENING, $50
IL a bill on the Bank of Wilmington, N. o.. or
ON. of It's branches. The finder will be Literally
rewarded by returning it TO the office Of the Ma
tiona Hotel June lS--3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

THE TURKISH EMPIRE-ITS HIS
i tory, political and religious condition, its
manners and customs, with biographical sketch
of the Sultan, Omar Pacha. the Viceroy of Egypt,
and the Turkish Cabinet, by E. Joy Morris, esq.
with portraits. Just received and for sale by
june Is X FARNtiAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

I Cases.--F,r sale by M. M. WHITE, Underta-
ker and Agent, near The corner OF Sd st. and Penn
sylvania avenue. Persons wishing TO purchase
will find il 10 tteir advantage TO call. Two good
hearses, with handsome grey horses, always in
readiness. These cases can be supplied al thirty
miRuies' notice. Feb 2b-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
THE QUIET HEART, REPRINTED

TTNH L. @ UIET HEART, REPRINTED
III from Biackwoods Magazine.
Travels in Armenia; by the Hon. Robert Cur
son,
Poems by the Hon. Mrs Norton.
Queens OF Scotland, VOL 4 by Agnes Striok-
land
Year after Marriage; by T. s. Arthur.
Fanny Ferns Portfolio, second series.
Just received At TAYLOR 6g MAURYS
June t3 Bookstore, near st.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
$4,000 WORTH OF REAL AND PER
SONAL ESTATE FOB THE PEOPLE.

Magnihce ent Enterprise--Liberal,E Equita-
BILE, and Certain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That +

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
~ have lost Land Warrant Certificate toe
40 acres, No. 1925 favor Of Neri d. Smith,
Lloyd B. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith, and Ro~a Frantz, collateral heirs
OF Hiram M. Smith deceased of company II, Sth
United States Infantry, tMexican war, and which
said certificate was assigned 10 the undersigned.
This certificate wrs mailed by Johnston, Brothers
81 Co., of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1888, di.
rected to William p. Williams esq, Washington,
ID. c., and was never received. tits my intention
TO apply for duplicate of this warrant 10 the COM
missioner Of pensions.
NERI P. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland
Jan "a, 1854. Jan 2S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.
7h street 5et1oeen Louisiana apenue aud ID strset.
TTHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST Rt.-
ceived from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnt
cent Grandoles and Lamps of many patterns
adapted for halls and parors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, WIN
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article tor gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
c. S. WHtTTLESEY, 7th street
Nov 20-ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

RAILROAD FARE REpucEp.-The New York and
Erie Railroad Company have reduced their fare
from Boston to Dunkirk one dollar and fifty cents.
Hitherto the price from this city to Dunkirk has
been Sl2 40. Now the traveller can go for S10 90.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
wHITEHURST,s DAGUERREOTYPE
ENTERPRISE.

n H. WHITEHURST has decided TO trustees
81 in trust for the beneht of the shareholders in
the above enterprise $50,000 worth Of real and
personal estate, TO be disposed of among the hold
Of shares at the earliest possible date ailer the
sale of all the shares The shares are SO each,
which entities the holder TO an equitable share in
the within named magnificent collection OF real
personal property; also, TO one of Whitehurst,s "
Worlds Fair Premium Daguerreotypes of self or
friend at any time when the certificate is presented
at either Of his Galleries.
Galleries
WASHINGTON, D. c., Penn. av, bet. Al and 9th SITS.
Baltimore, Maryland. Richmond, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia. Petersburg Virginia.
Lynchburg, Virginia. Wilmington, N. @.
Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Also, arrangements have been made with tho
following celebrated Galleries 10 redeem the GER
tiicates. viz
J. Gurney's Gallery No. $40, Broadway, N. y;
D. C. Collins & Co.'s Galleries, Nos. 100 and l66
Chestnut street, Philadelphia; d. c. Collins 81 Co.'s,
Wesifeld, Mass: and D. G. Collins ~ Co., Spring
field, Mass.
List of Real and Personal Estate.
One superior Farm, near Norfolk, Va. val
ued at. $I,uuu
One splendid three-story brick House and
street, sire i second door from Frederick st.. $500
One House and Lot in Georgetown, d. o.,
on the corner OF Second and Frederick
streets.... ....................... 4,oe0
One elegant House and Lot in Washing
ton on Seventh street. 4SOo
IF street. m s ............... ............ s,7oo
One House and Lot in Portsmouth, Va, on
Court st adjoining Town Hall. $500
$500 each. ..................... 1000
One Lot in Washington on Seventh st.. 500
Five Pianos. $500 each. h.................. 1900
Fifty splendid Gold Lever Watches,
al. ..SlUu w C,UoU
Twenty-six massive Silver Pitch
ers, at. oO 0U l,3Q0
Twenty do do Cups, at... l2 so $50
Fourteen Diamond Rings, at...... 10 90 $50
Nineteen heavy Gold Chains, at. 80 90 $40
Twenty Silver Goblets at. ....... 20 90 400
Fifty fine Ladies' Bracelets, at.... 20 90 1000
Fifty fine Breasipins, at. .......... 10 90 500
One hundred fine Gold Pencils, at. 7 90 7C0
One hundred fine Portmonnaes, at 90 500
One hundred fine Card Cases, at. 10 90 1000
Fifty fine heavy Gold Rings...... 90 1850
One hundred splendid Gold Lock
cts sat..................... AT. ~ Uu l,UUU
Three thousand Annuals, at...... so 1850
One thousand Photographic Art
Journals. ...........,.......... 500
@a'
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

DOBES! ROB BES!- IA full supply OF
N Gents Dressing Robes of Cashmere Turkey
prints, &C., suitable for the present season, at
LANES
Gents Furnishing Store Pa. av, near AZ st.
May 5-eod2wif Qnt, Starr
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

A HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR
n RENT, within five minutes walk ofthe Capi-
toi, well located, well furnished, and terms mod
crate. Apply 10 c. Mcclure, auctioneer; or E.
N. Stratlon, auctioneer; the Office of the WASH
ingfnn Sentinel June 3--dif
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.

i Company Of Philadelphia Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the pol:ey.holt.crs.
This companyis purely mutual. Capital S3o0.0C0
David L. Miller president; John w. Horner, see
retary. This company has declared dividend OF
25 per cent. cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates. adv.in
tages, &c. will be furnished parties interested. and
such are earnestly requested tc examine them he
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments.
JAMES ]. MILLER. agent,
Over banking house, Selden, Withers IL Cor
Medical examiner, ]. M. Austin, Nj. ID.
Office and residence on F street, north side. one
door west of 10Th. Mayo
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

DUCksKIN AND SILK PURSE
ID Porie-monnaies, Ivory Tablets, Boys Belts,
Lair Brushes and Combs, for sale low at
LAMMOND'A 4
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C0ngressI0nal. q
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House of Representatives.

Senate-Saturday, June IL, 1854.
The SENATE was not in session to-day.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

DR.. VAN PATTEN,
s u r. G. EON ID IL MIST,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 7th SITS, next 10
Todd's Hat Store. Sep2i Il
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

TNOR AALE, THIRTY-SEVEN AND "A
hal. acae. OF Land. lying Thin half a mile OF
the Plank load, and within three miles of the
limits Of the city The most of the tract is ia
wood lies well for cultivation, with Two fine
adapted for a market farm. The wood when sold
will pay for the necessary improvements. Terms
easy. Apply 10 JAMES J. MILLER,
Over Selden, Wiihers IL Co.'s Bank.
Nav 11--eo1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

EfOK SALE, THKkLE-sEUNV BKICk
House and Lot on New York avenue, near
7ih street and opposite the market house. The
building contains a store-room and commo ioua
dwelling, and is a good stand for business; il has
recently been put in frst-rate order. Possession
given Immediately. For terms, which will be very
easy, apply 10 JAMES J. MILLER,
Real Estate agent,
MAY lift Over Seden, Withers & Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

Theft While poor woman, living on II
street, near the railroad, was absent from her
shop yesterday afternoon, (she having stepped out
to pick up few chps,) three young men entered
the premises, by the window, and robbed her OF
upwards Of forty dollars. They were seen emerg-
ing from the house, and as their names are known,
we anticipate that they will be arrested. Com
plant has been made to Justice Dom with that
view.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

HoRRID MURDER AT ST. LOUISA German.
named Henry Gouroski, said 10 have been in pos
session Of large sum Of money, was most bru
tally murdered, al ST. Louis, on Monday, by some
unknown party. He was found lying in the street
gutter, most horribly mangled and cut about the
head.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
Tor LEAsE.--The National Theatre In

June o-3taw,1o othJunecp.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

Mr.. FULkER reported back. from the Commit
tee on Commerce, bill authorizing the Secretary
Of the Treasury 10 issue a register 10 vessel o
the Accessory Transit Company; which was
passed as was likewise another private bill
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

cendiarism.-Yesterday morning, at about
three o'clock, the stable belonging to Mr.. McGre-
gor, on Capitol Hill, was destroyed by fire, TO-
gether with its contents, consisting of horse and
wagon
An hour or so after some one climbed the back
part of the stable of Mr.. Charles w. Stewart, in
the same part ofthe city, and threw lighted match
among the combustibe material. Fortunately,
Mr.. Stewards servant boy discovered the flames
before they made much headway, and quickly ex-
tinguished them; pump Of wafer being near the
door. His horse was severely burnt in of its legs.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

ExpEDITlNG the MAIL.-On and after Monday
next there will be five daily trains Sundays ex-
cepted) between Philadelphia and Baltimore. The
express mail will leave Philadelphia at IL As, p
M, and arrive in this city more than an hour ear
lier than ii now does We presume it will leave
New York in the early morning train, instead OF
at Q, a. m, as now. This will enable our mer-
chants to receive letters in the afternoon.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18

ARREST for ROBBERY, AND DEATH OF THE CUL-
PRIT-BuFFALo June ia respectable young
man, named John T. Wilson, was arrested on
Tuesday charged with extensive robberies at the
dry goods store OF w. 3. Bishop & Co., where he
was employed as clerk. Last night he died in
Jail, in dreadful agony from derium tremens,
brought on by deprivation from drink and the ex-
element Of the arrest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28
spIRIT OF THE PRESS.

The Penny Posf, In its leader. caIls attention TO
and gives synopsis OF some interesting articles y.
Rlsckwood for March, The Post also has an eur
,ori.l upon John Mtchers exhortation to his coun'
,rvmen TO turn deaf ear TO the appeals now sur
,her martial spiri,s to enter the service OF the
British Queen. While Mr.. NJ does not ereu'' H's
land for the first sentiment of sympathy VIVA por''
lar rirhts, and bitterly denounces her poncy' Nc
does not esteem Rassid a. any particular if'eno "
the people, or any especial champion OF the peo-
n,es rights yet from his deep-rooted prejudice 10
Great Britain he prsys for the triumph OF the Rus
.,.n arms az equivalent TO the salvation OF the peo
,,e On this subject the Post differs with the edi-
,or Of the Citizen and thinks that If lrishnen were
to nc, upon his advice. they would jump exact ~
from the pan into the fire.
The WRis has an article on the fate ofthe Neoras
4. bin: hopes the predictions of those papers
which tell us il will pass may be verified. but Is
consuained to look upon them as foriorn nope
There Is too much ground tor entertaining the De-
lief that the House intend to stave on the bill for the
purpose of avoiding the responsibility OF vote on
i,s passage. The Wing concludes with the follow
ing paragraph:
The proof of foul play on the part of the Admins
tration and "our Northern allies 10 beginning to
sbow itselftoo plainly to be longer questioned at
the South. Some of our Democratic friends are
beginning a, length, to have their eyes opened to
the fact, We fear they viii have stronger proof
of 1t We, before this question is disposed OF.
The Mail gives US briefsketch of the personal
history Ex-senator Douglas. In another article, al
ludng to the failure of the new "Republic," the
Mail says that as Santa Anna has gotten clear OF
Walker without touching a cent of MIR. Guthrie's
rsny-day money, it hopes the Senate will hesitate,
awhile at least before they confirm the Gadsden
treaty.
The Enquirer devotes a large portion of its edi
toria space to the publication of facts and specua
tons in regard to the present state of the wheat
market. We also observe some interesting state
ments of the mineral treasures of the Dan and
Yadkin country. The Enquirer says that Capt
Dewey-a noble old tar-who has spent FIVE years
in exploring the country referred to, will be in
Richmond shortly, with large collection of mine
raj specimens.
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MrscnLLANDoUs.
,arvrs pATENT TNsITLATED

CPRATTS PATENT INSULATED
y LIGHTNING RODS--Ths subscriber, having
secured the exclusive right TO sell these
RODS In this State, are now prepared 20 y. sns
or In any part Of this city or country, On ,svsp
terms These celebrated conductors OF Eieetuciy
have been pronounced by scientific men 10 De the
best ever offered TO the public. Among the namefous
recommendations In possession OF the AeensN tne
following deemed sufficient 70 sa..y 'he PUBIC
Of their erea. superiority over all ofhsn;
"The Lightning Conductor, on the plan OF J.
Spratt Of Cincinnati appear TO be very well devis-
ed and In point of mechanical construction are the
"it Il 10 he hoped that the use OF these Rods may
become general a. important auxiliary defense
against dan ger which must be regarded a. Of
binary enftude, to which all buidngs liable.
Prof. of Chem. in Univ. OF Louisville.
B. SfLLrMAN, SR.,
JAMES ID. DANA,
Yale College, N. H.
HARTFORD, Dec. Path, 1851.
The President and Directors Of the Etna Fire In
surance Company having examined J: Spratts Pa
tent Lightning Conductor, and having been made ac-
ouainted with its construction and adaptation to the
purposes designed, highly approve of the same a.
safe and excellent conductor OF electricity we re-
insured, or that may hereafter be insured at this
office.
s. L. LOOMS, Secretary.
In the above certificate, we fully concur.
CHARLES TAYLOR,
Secy Hartford Fire Ins. Co.
WILLIAM CoNoR,
Sec'y Hartford Protection Ins. Co.
JOHN B. ELDRKDGE,
Sec'y Connecticut Fire Ins. Co.
E. J. MILLER,
D. STEBBINS.
~ Office on Broad street, between Sd snd ath st''
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SPRING TRADE OF 1854.

PURCELL, LAID & CO.,
DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN
PAINTS, OILS, DYES, WINDOW
GLASS, &c,
No. 80 Main Street, corner 14th, Richmond
OFFER for sale large stock, embracing
" the following in part at low prices, for cash, or
on credit to punctual dealers:
5000 lbs. best Indigo,
hhds. prime Nader,
1900 lbs. Cream Tartar,
SOC kegs Sup. Carb. Soda,
"a bbls. Spirits Turpentine
so do. Burning Fluid,
$50 dozen Yeast Powders,
1000 gallons Lnseed Oil,
500 kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
100 gallons Lamp Oil,
$500 lbs Extract Logwood,
800 Nutmegs,
so bbs. Tanners Oil,
p cases Chrome Green and Yellow
200 kegs White Zinc Paint,
25 b. Is. Venitian Red and Spanish Brown
20 do. Alcohol,
10 do. Varnshes,
800 baskets Sweet Oil,
1000 boxes Window GIass-French and Am rican
10 cases refined Borax,
Is do. Coopers IsngIass
1000 lbs. Paris Green,
600ounces Sulphate Quinine,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, Mustang Linment,
Arabian Lniment,
Bulls, Sands and other Sarsaparilla,
M'Lanes Vermifuge, and other popular patent me
dicines.
Their stock is large and well suited to the trade of
Virginia. North Carolina and Tennessee.
N. B.-Particuar attention is paid to packing and
shipping. fe 24-dac
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SPRING IMPORTATION, 1854.

GINTER L ALVEY,
No. 16 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va,
HAVE now in store, of their own direct
IL importation, from London and Paris, the most
complete stock of
- FANCY DRY GOODS
ever exhibited in this Market consisting in part of
the following
Cotton and Silk HOSE and Half Hose, of all colors
and qualities
GLOVES, in every variety.
Ladies' Linen Cambria, Linen Lawn, Hemstitched,
and Embroidered HANDKERCHIEFS.
Gents plain Linen. cold bordered Cambric fancy,
white and Damask Silk HANDKERCHIEFS.
CRAVATS and NECK-TIES in endless variety.
EMBROIDERIES of every description
SHIRTS. COLLARS. SUSPENDERS. SEWING
SILK, THREADS, BUTTONS, CoMBS &c.,
With beautiful assortment of ladies' Silk and v ell
vet DRESS TRIMMINGS. to which we respectfully
solicit the attention of the Virginia and North Caro-
lima trade assuring them prices will be az low as
in any Northern house maj
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THE only infalhble Medicine known. -

- bUhhOW'S ELlAIh NlTA-Ibe original ar.
ticle in all ts purity. Quick and powerful, its viz.
tues are proverbial-in many instances having
raised from the very verge of the tomb the subjects
of diseases r their most terrible forms, testimo.
malls of the most exalted character from individuals
and institutions testify. In the descriptive circular
may be found one from the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges OF Norfolk The medicines able to give relief
numerous and valuable but ii persons willing
to suspend their and submit to course of ELK
IR VITA, cure at once can be effected in ord nary
csses, only one or two weeks being required. and
those regarded utterly incurabe only three four
weeks. 1t will thoroughly purify the blood. In
scrofula, Rheumatism, Indigestion, Ne, it stands
alone. Its action on the Bow els Liver and Kidneys
direct and efficient Depraved humors tn the
crcuiation affect the vital orsans A course of two
three weeks will relieve the system of all morbid
matter, reaction ensues, uncomfortable appetite
with high and vigorous health the result In deep
and heavy colds, that often end in rapid decline,
nothing is comparable For mercurial rypbilitic
diseases it is truly the only medicine known not
leaving vestge of the disease. Pursue the course
above, unless the bones have commenced decsying.
II so, at the end of three weeks suspend its use
weeks, recommence, and at the end Of three weeks
the body will be restored to its original health
We have just been put in possession of liberal
supply of the above inval liable medicine, the won
dertui curative powers Of which are Eroverbisl.
PURCELL, LADDa CO.,
JACKSON B. WOOD.
GkUBBS & APPERSON,
We @-iv Druggists
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Yours truly, STAT IN Irupn.

MI James Raymond died at his residence. Car.
me-, Putnam county, New York, on ThursJav oai
instant at three o'clock in the afternoon Ills Si.
t s1ase was paralysis. Mr. Raymond was well
he Originated the business thirty years aso md
imported the hrst elephant ever shown in Ir,or;o"
Mr. haymond's property will amount TO si 5no noS.
h includes the Broadway theatre, the WasbiD Ston
Yorh c; sna 9Iner valuable real property in New
and three daughters. o'-a son
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CHINA, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
~ &c at the old stand, 2ls Broad street.-At the
solicitation of many of his friends and customers
west end of the city, is induced to continue his
CROCKERY STORE, where he will keep the usual
supply of everything connected with the business
canters, Flower Vases, Lamps, Looking Glasses,
Trays, Walters, Table Cutlery Plated Ware, Br-
tan1ia Casters. Tea and Coffee Potts. with endless
variety of China Ornaments &c.
NH it's EDWARD S. HICKSON.
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EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-The

FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-The
II above reward ard all reasonable expenses, will
be paid for the apprehension and delivery to us in
Richmond of Negro Woman Slave, named MARIA,
or, she calls herself, MARIA PERRY, If taken 30
miles from Richmond, or thirty dollars II ia
ken in or near Richmond.
Maria IL of medium statue, with round face, skin
about gingerbread color, good set of teeth, full
suit of hair, and pleasant countenance. Her pre-.
else age not recollected, but she is believed to be
about twenty-four or five years old.
PHIL, M. TABB SON, Agents,
t-F trs Office on Governor street,
NH Ats Between Main and franklin SITS.
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GEORGE J. SUMNER,

GEORGE j. SUMNER,
IMPORTER AND DEALER RIM
CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE,
NO. 90 FOURTEENTH STREET, >
LAS now in store and is daily receiving
- his spring supplies of EARTHENWARE and
CHINA, Of his own importation, Of the latest and
large stock of GLASSWARE, LOOKING-GLAsS-
ES and FANCY GOODS,
His stock will be found extensive and the prices
sslow a. any Northern re-pscking house can offer.
Merchants visiting this market will promote their
own interest by an examination of his stock before
making their purchases.
q Special attention given to packing.
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Nf1sCHrLANEOUe.
WILLIAM n BUTLER.

IMPORTER AND wHoLEsALE DEALER IN .
CHINA, EARTHENWARE AND GLASS,
(79 Main Street, South rde,l
III AS now In store, and 10 constantly re-
LII ceivinT On unusually large stock Of CHINA.
EARTHENvARE and GLASS, LAMPS, LOOK.
1N0-8LAssEs and FANCY GOODS, Of his own
direct importation, which he offers to the trade, Of
wholesale, upon a. favorable terms ~ any other
house can offer.
liberal discount to cash buyers.
1 Special pains taken to pack securely.
NH 4 I'm : .