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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

CCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unaitemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi.
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lin.
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
luton" published for fny-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, viii find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with ali
the power and brlancy Of his previous produc.
tons. The first Of series Of original noveIettes
called Morris Hartley, az the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 abou, 10 be
commenced. II viii be handsomely illustrated bv
twelve fine engravings. and its startling incident.
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmcrson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc., Is also engaged 70 furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her GRANDMOTHER, etc.
will continue n splendid domestic novelette,. en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. @. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these viii be added original contributions and a.
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz. Cjara
Clairville, Lille Lilbsrne Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc ~
Terms-One copy one year 50 two copies one
year 80 four copies year So; nine comics on =
year, and one 10 the getler up Of the club, si0
twenty copies one year and one to the gstter up
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut st, Philadelphia.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
WILLIAMSBURG VA.

TINHE next session Of this Institution Will
III commence on the I'd Wednesday Of October,
Oct ilth,) and will continue until the 4th OF July
following The course Of study is as extensive az
any similar institution. The religious instruction
intending course on the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, viii be under the charge
ofthe Professor OF Moral Philosophy. There is
Law School connected with the College The
total expense for a session varies from $3.50 tn
$500. Fe must be paid in advance. The pres-
ence ofihe students at the openingof the session
10 highly important,
Further information may be obtained hy ad.
dressing, postpaid, BKNJ. 5. EwELI, or Judge
GEO. r. SclARBuReH, WILLIAMSBURG.
The following is a list OF the Faculty, viz.
Benz. s. Ewel, President aud Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science. 1
Silas Totteu, ID. D. Professor OF Bellies Le,tre.
and Moral aud Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan ;. Smead, Pm. Dr. Professor OF Ian.
guages
Henry a Washington, Professor ofHfaory and
Political Economy.
Judge G p. Scarburgh Professor Of Municip,l
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj Professorlof ..fsthsnstics
Aug ~ leowlSlaw1O r-
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Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gospor


i under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince You that you viii
save your money by so doing A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. M s
Superior Resdy-msde Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such AZ overcoats in
various styles, ffock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made 10 order. -r-
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 16-6m. (m)
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. cENCY AT wAsHIxGToN.--ro

"A Claimanfs,-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
Iinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
ncluding commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for properly lost 10 taken for the service
Of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the posscssion Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation, hslf-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, Of soldiers, sailors and marnes as well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States
al claims, growing oui Of contracts with the gov
ernmcnt, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of.
ceswhichmay requirethe aid Of an agent or atfor-
ney His charges win be moderate, and depend.
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins Is known TO most ofthose who
have br.,l T. Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His o!ice is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
OF the Metropolis.
AAietters must be postpaid.
Sep 20-1yd (m)
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" TIE only Railroad Ronte from ths Loacer
Mississippi 10 fhe Afiantic!
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS 10 CHICAGO ONLY 20 noURsi
IL The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
s6Hzef1zz. the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily (Suudays excepted) at o'clock, a. M, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from St. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD. BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at 5.30 p M, take the al Alton tSatnrday sx
cepted at p, m, in time for the evening trains
rest. tfs
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains Of the e. and M railroad connect at
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville Terre- Hause, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for LasaIle.
MS- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of The Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
S- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had al the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
r KEATING crnf q a. NJ n r
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N GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
IIXTY MIL Es DISTANCE SAVED To

/ AlIAIl NlIAkSS DiSlANCE S<tt Eli "
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following stannch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkisk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road dt Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York To
the Mississippi river. niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays Southern Michi-
gan, A d. Perkins, Commander leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, i. I.
Pheati, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays - -,sts
One Of the above splendid steamers viii leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock AT
o'clock, p. m +, every day, except Sundays and
run direct through 70 Monroe, without landing, in
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in s hours, and arriving next evening aiter ieav-
ing Buffalo. l-.e.1r
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours. stFHs
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours. -
Connecting ai Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with Hi.
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting al Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be
low, making the cheapest and most direct route tc
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesola,' and the Great
West. si sf i1rssef
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line o.
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, 81
hours TO ST. Louis, SO hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie. .
Thus the travt Her and shipper can see at q
glance that other line can enter the lists as com
petitors. frf7 f1 4g
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over nj any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Duukrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads., via Albany aud Buffalo. w
= For any further information, through tickets, o.
freight, apply al the Compauy's Office, No, lss
broadway. corner OF Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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MisfEIIanaans.
HEIDsIECK & co. CHAM

a ENUINE hhchDclk In ~ co. ChADI-
N pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
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 subioined
card. s
The Messrs. Heidslcek & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck d. Co. Champagne,
under the same name and styie originally intro
daced into this Market nok tsneary thirty years
ago, they being sole proprielprs of all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which The founders aud
orignators of this celebFa1ed brand had owned.
| Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality oftheir Wines, the reputation Of
the same among the America public being already
identified with unsurpassed excelence.
4 We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck d. Co, in
full by which IL first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared
NEW York, january I, 1854.
s' CRAMER 6S ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. G.. and Alex
andria, Va.
q CARD.--Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck q Co., in 1894, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors ofthis weIlknown brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have APP
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 6-d2m HEIDSIECK & co.
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Ia K E NO TICE.



~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuIiy inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fait and
Winter Goods, in great variety Such as Cloths
Cassimeres, and Vestings, OF the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared TO have them made up al
thess shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.N
Having made arrangements to go into the
g Ready-made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing TO purchase stock of Cothing
not inferior TO any in this city, and made up at
ahe north, as is usually the case with work sold
here but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens In this dull season. al
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work IN point Of prices
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call 10 judge. SO
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
nj the following low rates: .se FS8S
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
Dress aud Frock Coats, from. .......Sl0 10 SO
Over-coais of different styles, from.- Sl2 10 S2o
Black aud fancy Pantaoons, from.o..S3 SOTO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. ......S2 500 $40
This stock Of Clothingis is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions. 3ur'5
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy artices-sucha as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, 6c M ~
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept lift W .l Sr tAItf
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MAGAZINE for September

Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale ut SHILLlNeroN's book
store.
i' The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lesle's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, anG
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
~ SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
RVyuIG nEA IfTtEFETI nTTRnAU u

IL ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends ofthe dead, as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
in regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city of Wash
ington applications will be punctualy attended 10
ut the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visifers are requested not 10 drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. A
I, ae VIM. S. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north ofthe Capitol Aug 27--3m
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SlisftIlaaf1ns.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD


The cheapest, most comfort ,ie. and expedi-
ti0ls route 20 the White eulplur Springs.
passing the Alum. Warm, and Is0t Syringe.
r.. cuEzzaszsz1 ARRANGEMENTS having
60 been made with the owners OF The
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 70
run between Alexandria and Washington, a dis-
lance Of six miles, Ia conhexion with the trsins
this road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June /, 1864: go (
A train from Alexandra 10 GordonsviIie, and
intermediate stations, will leave The depot, corner
Of Duke and Henry streets, at 2 O'clock, q. m,
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board arriving at
Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect.
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Centrairailroad 10 Richmond Charlottesville, and
Staunion.
trai:. from Gordonsville 10 Alexandra, and ins
termediate stations, will leave GordonsvilIe at
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the ;Vir-
ginia Central road arriving at Alexandria al half
past 2 O'clock thus allowing time 10 connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria TO Warrenton and, in
termediate stations will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at 3oclock, p M, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p m. 3} sNp
On Sunday will leave at z O'Clock, a. nj.
Train from Warrenton 10 Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenion daily Sun
day excepted) at a quarter before O'clock, a. M,
arriving at Alexandria at halfpast O'clock, a. m,
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL O'clock,
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Julv is-da@s Hg'n' q ''' in' IN Washington
n LEAsE.-The National Theatre IN

LNOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre an
IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term ofyears. The National Theatre
Is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fu IT,
With the alterations and improvements con
temPlated, Il viii be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Pro2tietor would accede TO the following arrange
men.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries OF, the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion Of
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO II ell the profits. Every letter received win
be known 70 the Proprietor alone, who win not
feel himself a. liberty 70 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All Communications prepaid, and addressed
to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, D. O.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

I'd y. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Ii !. is now opening another supply OF choice
invites the attention OF Members of Congress
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gcutlemens Goods
usually Kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices. DR
No.4. Washington Place, Seventh street.
MAY 24--3tif 1 c9f is4f ge Nt 2s
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CENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle,
where that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he viii also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
Hon. ] @. pobbin, Secretary Of the Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. caIan, esq, PrssidsHt ef tk Board Of Com
mon CouncL
Gen. John M. McCalls, Attorney at Lav.
James II Caustin, esq.
SAMUEL O. TAYLOR.
Jan i7-if
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
III ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at.
citizens. 1
The stock islarge aud very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Talors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
gs- No. Washington Place. Seventh street
May 14--3tif @s7ts8
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IlisfAIanspms


ZINC PAlNIS.--Ine SubscrlDers navhR
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey zinr
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, arr
prepared 10 execute orders for sny description, de
iivered in Baltimore al the coinpanys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in use. II il sold
either dry or ground in oil
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as q
protection to iron or othermetalc surfaces ID l.
a cheap and economical paint H4
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as a dura-
BILE covering for Cottages, Depois, Bridges, DC.
The consumption Of ii is very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction.
all the paints manufactured by the company are
fthe highest excellence some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation. and they warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market. f.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. q Camden st., Baltimore.
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NEW YORK, May 2, IsS3.-The under-
In signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange1 for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated -
Sep 2l-n EMANUEL u. HAhT.
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.r-, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, 10 and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included for 80 only.
To families and others desirons OF recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer Tor such indulgence than is now daily az
forded by the regular trips OF the splendid and
commodious steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
a m. and ~ p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply TO Captain A ID.
Peck, on board, or 70
GEORGE MATTINGLY
TuIv t9-dorn$ ilT ~