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NrE,y HoUsE-EURNIsnING GOODS.

IN Refrigerators, Water-coolers, &c-- We
have lust opened a handsome assortment OF Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of conveniences for housekeepers,
which we will sell as low the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Relrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Far. we
have on hand (and the only house that keeps them
in the CITY J and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article Of the kind thai
can b. called, properly, Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es'
tablishmenl the only complete one in all It's parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
Nav 20-3teof DOM " BROS
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Mashingtun Eentinel,

The FIRE DEPARTMENT OF PAIIS.-Ihe hire
department Of Paris is, in every sense of thu
word, military organization. The member
are enlisted like soldiers, have pay, ratons, and
barracks, like the geadarmeyis or municipal
guard, and are subject to constant discipline.
They are required to be temperate, and to know
how to read and write The officers and men
are uniformed, and subjected othe same rules
as in the army; every movement is By ordei
from the officers, and the men on duty at fire
are under the same discipline rs soldiers on a
field Of battle, and any neglect or disobedience
of orders is punished the same.
Immediately on their arrival at fire, they
are absolute masters of the locality; all objects
of valhe remain at their disposal and under
their charge. They are furnished with variety
of apparatus. The pump, or what would be
called the engine in this country, is essentially
the same as that in use here. The entire corps
is composed of 623 sous officers, corporals, and
soldiers--fve captains, four lieutenants, five
sous ieutenants, one treasurer, two surgeons,
and two adutants.
The 623 men are divided into four compa
nies, placed at the four cardinal points of the
capital. There are in Paris thirty-eight posts,
including four barracks, fifteen theatres, and
the quarters of the staff. Each post is furn-
ished with an armed pump, hose, &c. Those OF
the barracks have seven or eight pumps, and
of the staff as many. Each post is composed
of three men, sufficient to draw the pump and
its apparatus, and to put it working, and in
taking bystanders to work it until other soldiers
arrive. The captain receives per pear 2,5O0f,
lieutenant 5000, sous do. l,3OOf., sopeur fire
men) ATS.
The pay cited above for the sopeur, means
the expense Of each man. Being a soldier, he
has rations, barracks, &c; but his actual pay
is about $4 per month. 1t must be remem-
bered that in France labor and wages of all
kinds are forty or fifty per cent. lower than in
this country. In Paris very strict laws are en-.
forced with regard to the construction of build
ings. Every stove-ppe, every chimney, have
to be arranged according to the laws of safety.
All constructions in the city are constantly un,
de- the inspection of government officials.
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HUNTING HYENAs IN AFRICA.-The ruins of
the ancient city Of Sufetula, "Amid which" 7"
says a recent traveller, zone might almost
fancy himself wandering through the majestic,
time-worn palaces of Baalback," are beauti,
fully situated on an eminence, in the southern
part of Tunis, in Africa, and abound in holes,
caverns, and clefts, where hyenas resort for
shelter These subterranean abodes of this
fierce beast, are generally SO narrow, as not to
admit of the animal turning in them, and they
are frequently captured by the Arabs in the
following curious manner, as the hyenas must
have two doors, one for exit, and the other for
entrance. The Arabs, lying concealed in the
vicinity of ,bhese dens, watch the particular
hole by which the hyena enters, and then pro-
ceed to place strong rope net over the oppo.
site hole, while one of their fraternity skilled
in the business, and prepared with a rope,
works his way in by the door which the ami
NAL has entered. As he nears the brute (which
cannot turn upon him) he "charms it, say
ing" come my dear little creature; / will
lead you to place where many carcasses are
prepared for you. Plenty of food awaits you.
Let me fasten this rope to your beautiful leg
and stand quiet while | do so." This SEN
tence, or something very similar to it, is re-
peated till the operation is eifectually achieved,
when the daring son of the Sahara begins to
gore the brute with dagger till he is forced to
rush out. when he is caught in the net, and
either killed on the spot or carried off alive. If
any blunder happens, however, as is sometimes
the case, through which the hyena is enabled
to struggle, and re.enter his abode, the
charmer," in spite of his charming, falls a
victim 10 its savage rage, and frequently his
companions can scarcely contrive to get clear
without feeling something Off effects.
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MUsT MANKIND ALWAYS LABOR FOR SUBsIsT.
EScE 2-Time was we know, when men, then
savage, lived without labor on the natural fruits
Of the earth, the animals of the forest, the water
aud the air. Such was the primitive, barbarous
state. The day will come again, perhaps, when
science will have 80 obtained the mastery over
the elements, that man will be able to support
himself again at ease, exempt from toll to OBJ.
tain subsistence. At presept, however, and
ever since the era Of CIVILIZATION, the huuIX
race has been compelled to pay the penaltfN
work for its advancement in refinement, and in
the scale of excellence. Toll has even grown
in severity, as humanity has improved.
Will it be so always? May Heaven forbid !
Let the day hasten, when knowledge, which
appears to have augmented instead Of light
ened our daily fatigues, shall do something to
remedy the evil it has wrought Let the time
arrive, and quickly, when the mariner may fore
see and avoid the dangers Of the ocean, when
science shall make all the elements perform
the slavery of mankind, as it now renders the
lightning a useful dsy-laborer, and the sun
an admirable painter. Then it will do for man
what is now only accomplished by the sweat Of
his brow. We want it to shield the crops Of
the farmer from blight and the insect from the
hurricane, frost and hail, from drought and the
Hood.
The water wheel and the steam do much,
even now, but still rather multiply than abridge
human labor. 1t was thought, when the loco
motive began to run, that the OK and the horse
might have some rest; that men and women
aud cattle might sometimes sit still or play, as
soon as the steam engine hammered, spun and
carried burdens. But inventions have not
been found to diminish the work Of animal OF
man. Both sweat in the harness as of yore
We sigh for that complement of science, which
shall not merely cause more work TO be per
formed, but become substitute for all that
large fraction Of it which now tasks animals
bone and muscle. Till that happy consumma-
ton, it will lie impossible for the epoch to ar
rive upon the earth, when 9 the offspring OF the
COW and bear shall lie down together" for
the former, according to the present perpetual
demand on them for work, cannot possibly b'
spared the time. The bear, the lion, and leo
pard are better off, and may do so, for ough
we know. But man himself will have no leisur,
to enjoy the sight--Ne,cark Adrertiser.
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NYIATCMlls. WATCHEs!-J. y. Savage,

wv No. % Fulton street, New YORK, mas an ex!
4 ensiye assortment of fine Watches consisting OF
T. e. Coopers Duplex, NJ. ]. Tobias ~ Co.'S X,
M q. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from S75 or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes jeweiled, S25 ;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full )ewelled English Gold Levers from 500 to 500.
The whole of the above watches are carefully ss-
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
,nanship warranted 10 retain their points, for 81.
SO and S4 Pens without cases, 70 cents, 81 50,
So ana So Sent 10 all parts of the country free Of
postage Old pens rc-pointed and made equal TO
rrau, tor ~ CENTS Dec 17>-lv
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MlisfGllaMegHs.

VTIRGINIA.-At o Circuit Court held for
v the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day OF June, A. ID.
1854:
Commonwealth Of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased VIM. Jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James NJ. Ouer, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarrat, John Updike, and Peter Val
enline trustees Of The Gfeld Church, defendants
On the motion OF the plaintiff and for reasons
appearing to the court il is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate OF Jones
Mitchell, deceased, a free negro, late Of the city
Of Petersburg in the Stale Of Virginia, do appear
before the Judge of the circuit court OF the city
aforesaid on the first day OF the next term thereof
then and there TO attend to their interest in this
suit; and that copy of the above order be pub
lshed FIR three months in some newspaper OF the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively
The object of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting OF two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of properly of Jones
Mitchell deceased said properly being direlect
he having died without known hears-at-law.
Copy-Teste
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. @.
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ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--fhe subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de.
iivered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un,
surpassed by any other article in use. II IS sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zine is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection TO iron other metallic surfaces. II Is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depo,s, Bridges, DC.
The consumption Of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap
Piled in their preparation and they are 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.
JOHN SULLIVAN ~ SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden st, Baltimore.
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Good and Large as

sortment of Centre, Card Work, Side and
Extension Dining Tables of every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-teies, Divans.
Easy Rocking and Paror Chairs of every descnp-
tion' Secretaries and Bureaus. Desks and Blu
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Han
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT G ChoSbl,
louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank OIL wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May A-Sm
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GREAT ACCOMMODATION.
Connection betreen the Orange and Ale1andrl

Connection bettree1t me orange ana AIecdadTld
Railroad from Washington.
A The urgent solicitation of number Of per-
N sons, will on and after Monday, July 8,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at Ga O'Clock calling all the Hotels and
at the residences OF persons who may leave their
order the night previous at r. w. Halls near Cd
81, or at W. Lepreuxs, corner of l2th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
he trouble and Inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times AT a uniform rate OF charges.
Passage 25 cents trunks 25 cents; no charge for
a valse or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val Of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July 6-1m HUGH LATHAM.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi
"a -
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.

ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!l
CHICAGO q MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
Tie oniy Raiir0ad RONte from the Lotcer
MiSsissippi 10 the Atlantic!
TIME FROM ST LOUIS 70 CHICAGO ONLY 20 H0URsl
-u~e : The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
~s,~ss<z--as. the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis
daily (Sundays excepted at O'Clock, a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat at
ST. Louis daily at $50, pm
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from ST. Lous) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD. BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m. and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m take the cars at Alton Saturday *
cepted) at 9 p. m, in time for the evening trains
east.
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, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pektn.
The trains Of the g. and NJ railroad connect at
Carlinville, VrJen, Springfield, aud Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hilsboro, Waverly,
Danville Terre- Haute Pekn, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Basalle.
Mg- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be bad at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, St. Louis.
N9- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
aud on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central, and
Chicaoo and Rock Island railroads
E. HEATING, Supt c. g. M. R. r.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
T. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ne
invites the attention OF Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of cientlemens Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Taors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif
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TARPEWs CAzETTEER OF THE

TVARPERs GAZEITEER or THE
III World, No /, TO be completed in ten mum.
bers.
Wilknson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking aud Silk, story OF the Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as lncite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, Qurther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atherton by Miss Milford On sale at
TAYLOR g. MAURY'S Bookstore,
Julv II near 9th street
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nLAIN FACTs.-Me have, this day. re-

nbAIN FACTs.-Ne have, this day, re-
ceved four Pianos from the iariamed es-
tablishment Of Haliet Davis Co, Boston.
These. in addition 10 our stocks OF New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest aud most varied ever offered IN this city.
We beg leave 20 assure our friends that we sell at
unprecedented low rates for cash, good endorsed
notes at 3, 6, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect
All pel sons in want Of good and cheap instru.
ment on reasonable terms, have now a favorable
opportunity but rarely offered
JOHN r. ELLIS
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th sts.
May 11--6t
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To CLEAN KID GLOVES OF ANY Color
Take white soap and make very thick "latherr"
with soft brush such as gentlemen use in
shaving, and put the glove upon the hand !;
cover il with the "lather" and rub it Oft quickly
with clean flannel till it is dry. Repeat the
process till the glove is clean, being careful
that it is done so quickly as not to saturate the
kid, and "they will look rs nice as new"
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, No, AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange) Tor the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, min ng, railroad government
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL ~ hhhl'
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oFvIRGINIA.-The mex,

session OF this institution will open the lst oil
ocIobcr and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /. ancient languages; 2, modern languages,
3. mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, IN neralogy.
and geology; s, chemistry; 6, medici e; y CON-
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies etres, and po
lnical economy; g. law. Also a lectureship Of
snecial anatomy and materia medica and de-
monstratorship Of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
malics have each an assistant instructor; and in
The s,!ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee, saw three schools at SIS each.s75 90
Boarding including Diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant payable in
three instalmenis in advance ........ 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
each ,........,. ...s.'..s..s....... w
(Rents without the precnts, something
more)
Matricula,ion fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit Sl0.............s...s 20 w
Washing, say slO fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Student. of medicine are charged with -four
tickets. AT s25 each, and dissecting fee of So
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
'0'''O' ''''''' GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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sl1isfrlIaMe0as.
,EyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

L the House of representatives. gentle
aan who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
europe and America having several leisure hours
If any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
he press or of any other description. Desiring
ONE mode of employing those hours until the ad-
ournment of the present session of Congress, ne
perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and will
nunicalions addressed 10 p. b. T., at Mrs. Wards
orner OF Al street and Missouri avenue, will meei
With prompt attention. References ofthe highest
rder Feb I'll
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NOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre IL

nor LEAsE.--The National Theatre In
il the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term OF years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can I'll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templaied, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
Ii suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries OF the members !;
the rent All surplus 10 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, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties IN
clined TO this mode of action. The purpose oi
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received Will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will moi
fsel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name oil any
narty addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
10 the Proprisior OF the National Theatre, box
2l2, Washington city, d. G.
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NLANGUAGES.-D. l.. Groux,

lS1 a native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Transatons made with correctness and punctu-
aliiy. Professor Of Numesmatcs, for the cassif-
ation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between oth
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel. ~
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
San oI-IH
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" BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,

NEW BOOKS.-The Whimsical w oman,
In by Emile L. Carlen.
Crystalline Or the Heiress Of Fall Down Castle,
romance, by F. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author OF
g. The Rector of ST. Bardolph's, &c
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne aud the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches Of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 18th street.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

n J. STEER, Merchant Tailor is now open,
i ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the al,
lention of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices,
m.Sy- No. a Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav 14--3tif
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, vases.
Eanhenware Britannia ware,
class. SC, &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part Of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to call
o. S. WHIT ',ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mari (Star)
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ID HENIsH AND MOSELLE WINES,
IG In glass, viz
Deidesbeim, Gusenheim, Rudeshem.
Hockheim, in quarts and pints.
Johanisberg and Stunwine in Bocksbuetet.
Also, Nuts Burgundy Wine.
SHEKELL q BAILEY,
Mayll-lwif No 5. oppo. Centre Market.