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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
EQUIPMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN SOLDIER.

The Russian soldiers were mostly stout.
strong men. Several of the regiments, 32d
and 18th, fer example, wore a black leather
helmet, handsomly mounted with brass. and
having brass cone on the top, with hole for
the reception of a tuft, feather or plume 9TH
ers were all dressed in long drab coats with
brass buttons bearing the number of the regi-
ment. These coats fitted loosely, were gath
cred in at the back by small strap and but
ton, descend to the ankles, and seemed stout
comfortable garments, though the cloth was
coarse in texture the trouses, of course blue
stuff, were thrust inside pair of Wellington
boots, open at the top to admit of their being
comfortably tucked down, the boots were stout
we'll made. and serviccable. Their knapsacks
astonished our soldiers. On opening them each
was found to contain the dress uniform coatee
of the man, blue or green, with white facings,
and slashing like our own, pair Of clean
drawers, clean shirt, pair of stout mittens,
case containing good pair of sissors marked
"Sanun," an excellent penknife with one large
blade, of Russian manufacture, a ball of twine,
roll of leather, wax. thread needles and pins,
a hair brush, a small looking glass, razor, strap
and soap, shoe brushes and backing. The gen.
eral remarks of out men was that the Russians
we're very "clean soldiers :" and certainly the
men on the field had white fair skins to justify
the expression. Each man had loaf of dark
brown bread, of a sour taste and disagreeable
OdOr, in his knapsack, and linen roll contain
a quantity of broken coarse stuff, broken up in
to Jumps and large grains. which is crushed
biscuit or hard granulated bread prepared with
OIL This, we were told by the prisoners, was
the sole food of the men. They eat the bread
with onions and oil the powder is reserva-
ton and if they march they may be for days
without food, and remain hungry till they can
get fresh loaves and more "bread stuff" 1t is
perfectly astounding to think that they can
keep together on such diet {; and yet they are
strong muscular men enough. The surgeons
remarked that their tenacity Of life was very
remarkable. Many of them lived with wounds
calculated to destroy two or three ordinary
men.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
FEARFUL EFFECTS OF THE MIME RIFLE.


The immense superiority of the Mimic rife
and bullet, not only over the common musket
but even over the common rife, was incontest-
IDLY proved at this battle. Many Of our fellows
were slightly wounded, but none of the Rus.
slams were SO. The Mimic balls makes no slight
wound. The effect on the Russians, judging
from their dead seemed awful. When it struck
it tore and broke all before it. Some Of their
wounded told us that men we're wounded by
the Mimic bullets after they had passed thro'
the bodies of their comrades The immense
majority of the enemy were wounded through
the head, generally struck about the throat or
under the chin, for the men fred upwards a.
they were ascending the hill. The common
musket bullet at such range would have done
no great damage, but here the balls bad come
out through the top of the skull, rending the
bone al if done by hatchet The wounds were
awful.
Itwas terrible and sickening sight to 70
over the battle field. Till deprived Of my horse
by q chance shot rode about to ascertain -
far as possible the loss Of our friends and in
doing so l was often brought to standstill BY
the difficulty of getting through the piles Of
wounded Russians, mingled too often with our
own poor soldiers. The Greenwich Park in
fair time are not more densly covered with hu-
man beings, than were the heights Of the Alma
with dead and dying. On these bloody mounds
fell 1886 English officers and men. and upwards
Of 5000 Russians. while their western extremi-
ty was covered with the bodies Of 400 gaElsnt
Frenchmen and Of more than 1000 OF theft
foes.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
A. III. MOslcy,

"A. III. MOsle!,
Third Street, opposite the Minnesotidn Office,
MANUFACTURER and Dealer eusrzzya
0ezzY4-Q> in all kinds of HATS, CAPS, Hs6E4N
60 FURS and GLOVES, has also ESsSXx&ZH
o. constantly on hand large 01Inkk11O-
sor.mcnt Of INDIAN CCRlOSiTlES and Genticmen's
Furnishing Goods.
lie would also nfofm the laiics and gentlemen Of
of Minnesota. that he is prepared To make up all
descriptions Of Fancy Furs. ladies' Riding Hats, Caps
aud Gloves al the shortest notice.
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
Highest market price paid for furs and deer skins.
St. Paul. June 24, 1854. 6n
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
NUMBER 8.

swept down by fifties. The 55th. Both. and
95th led by Brig Gen. Pennefather, who was
in the thickest of the fight, cheering on his men.
again and again were checked, but never drew
back in their onward progress, which was mark
ed | y a fierce roll of Minnie musketry, and
Brgadier Adams, with the 4lst. 47th and 49th,
bravely charged up the hill and aided them in
the battle.
Many OF the Russians were shot in three or
four places /; few of them had only one wound.
They seemed to have general idea that they
would be murdered-possibly they had been
told no quarter would be given, and several
deplorable events took place in consequence.
AS our men were pressing by. two or three of
them were shot or stabbed by men lying on the
ground. and the cry was raised that 1.-THE
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
DRs. POTTS g. MORTON,

H.vINs, associated themselves together N the prac-
tice Of their prOf's i"n off'r their services u e
rlrizer.s Of ST. Paul and it, vicinity. =,
,,ie on Ttr street. II. c. Sandford'S store.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-11
NNESUATE NOvMRE

HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-We understand. says
the Portland Argus. of a late date, that Ebene-
zer G. Woodman, of Poland, was robbed on the
road, one mile this side of Poland Corner, oi
upwards of $4,000 in bank bills. About 5 500
of the bills were on the Brighton Bank, and OF
the denomination of $50. The rest OF the mo-
ney was on Boston Banks, chiefly $50 bills.
Mr.. Woodman had been to Brighton with q
drove Of cattle and horses, and was on his re-
turn. lie was attacked, while he was riding in
his wagon, says the Argus, through the piece Of
wood this side of Poland Corner, by three men.
one of them large, stout man, with wbiskers.
One OF the men seized his horse. and the other
Two sprang upon him. In the conflict with
him, one of the robbers discharged pistol, the
ball of which cut piece from the crown of his
hat. lie was not much injured.
AN APOLoGY.--The Toledo (Ohio) blade
thus handsomly apologies to correspondent
for having put down the majority of Hon. NJ
Nichols, Anti-Nebraska Congressman .at Fifteen
Hundred, when it was really over Four Thou
sand:
'The fact was. the reservations were so i'm
pudent among 'the party that Nichols would
be eXtinguished, that we dared put down against
his own name only the smallest recorded ma
JOrty. Besides, we were taking hundreds
then. We mt take in now any majOrities less
than thousands on Congressman. Friends ia
New York, Massachusetts and Illinois will
please to take notice, that no Congressman
from those States will be regarded by our del
I - i
at Washington, unless elected by 1000 majority,
at least
To this the Galena Advertiser adds: ave never
bras before an election, and it has sometimes
been the case, that we had even less inclination
to do so afterwards But this we promise, that
we will do our best next Tuesday to give Mr.
Washburne a ticket of regular standing at
Washington according to the Buckeye stan
dard of measurement of respcctability.'
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
Mar 11-eo3t
u,HE MOST COMPLETE AssORTMENT

TUNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSt)hlMfINI
/ of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis u Co. $
superior Hoan Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them 10 be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen & Co.'S Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it. -e... -.
Schumacher & 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 oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply Of
the popular Unichprd Pianos also, per packet Of
Saturday from Boston, one Of l.. Gilberts beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several ond.hand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
+, Jan eft (m) /"
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
II TO CONTRACTORS. )


OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER oF,PUBLIo BUILDlNes,
. February 81, 1854.
nROPOSALS will be received in this Office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
O'Clock, p. MI for grading and gravefling so much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh.street and
the Potomac bridge, as s not now graded and
gravelled, as may be directed by the Commissiont
er of Public Buildings. @ .t a
The work is 10, be of The best character, and to
be done to the acceptance Of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint TO inspect ii !
and all that is TO be done, must be done by the
1st day of October next. s-t r----
The graveing mustbe at leasttwelve inches
in depth al the centre OF the street, tapering oa
gradually to six inches in depth at the sides. Sci
curity viii be required for the faithful perfornl
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within +
reasonable distance, as the Commissioned shall
designate. -.s~ ~ .t.-..', ~
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading and per superficial yard for rihe
sravelng including gravel and all materials.
b. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner ofPublic Buildings
sEah2
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
u EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM

II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
III House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE Il Co,
Eleventh street, two doors north OF Pa. av.,
Branch of Statoner's Hall, ia and l76 Pearl
street, New York
From the Washington Union, Nov, 20.
The above contains all the information nsces-
sary TO enable the merchant or shipmaster 10
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch an alphabetical tariff, the
manner Of passing entries, current forms ofoaths
permits, bonds, entries &c, &c. il hasevldently
been prepared with great deal of care, and wall
be found very useful tothe officers of the revenue
and custom house throughoutthe country, as well
as the merchant and shpmaser.
From the Washington Sentinel, Feb
We are fndebtedto to Collins, Bovine " Co. for
copy of Cones Revenue Digest and CustomI
House Guide" containing rules and routine d
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-
partmenls of customs, detailed account OF tht
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers offices, and correct forms OF entries
oaths, orders, bonds, permits, l&c.l !. s.t,
This Digest is admirably adapted TO the want'
of tbe mercantile public, and it is said to be tht
best book of the sort ever offered TO the public.
Feb l9-lw
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

TINAKE MOTTO CE.-Housekeepers and
i Others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber as low terms
as any other house in the city. large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds Queensware,
Paints, Brushes, y~~~
'Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles, F..
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
!. I.Goods sent to any part of the city free of
charge. Country dealers will do wellto call.
4 ... n Gi..,... o. S. WHITTLESEY,
Hh street;
Opposite Selden & Wiiherss Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
sflisrkLIamk0as.
UuE UNDERsICNED IS AGENT FOR


renting, collecting rents selling and purchas-
ing lots or other property, Non-residents and
those who may choose to employ hlm will ind II
greatly 10 their advantage 10 do SO, he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof which
will enable him 10 keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted to him. Not wishing to trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom | daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows.
Thomas Baker. esq "
Stephen p. Franklin, esq, ..
Thomas Blagden esq,
Capt VIM. A. L. Maddox, U. s. NJ,
John W. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on Fl street, between Sth and 9th streets,
north of the aten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
NJ B. | stilf continue TO measure carpenters
and builders work. ,,..-s Mar 4--eot
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
TNAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has no.

TTNAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has now
i on hand very good assortment of Fine Gold
Watches rich and fashionable Jewery; pure
Silver Ware, &c, &c., that he is anxious 10 dis
pose of before his New Stock arrives, and will
therefore offer great inducements Gn the way of
Low Prices) to those who are in want of such
goods. He will therefore sell all kinds of fine
goods at from 10 TO 25 per cent. below the usual
prices asked elsewhere in this section OF the
country. He solicts an early call at his store on
Penn avenue between A and 9th streets. Sign
of the Large Spread Eagle. 10. HOOD.
Mar Ii .- i.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

NIEDICAL CARD.--Drs. II. SJ. Hunter,
LIVE (physicians for diseases Of the chest, &c.,)
beg to announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December, next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed. desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access to those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union. E. #n. N, + ~.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally st. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts, for invads the southern
coast "8s' t..t.. ~ tt r@
DR.. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December ,.a
y, Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an /" Introduction Notes" and an
Appendix by r.. Hunter, M. h. G! S. .., II.
Nov 16.-1y (m) w. Il, h.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
IrEW SPRING GOODs.-P. II. Brow

NEW SPRING GOODs.-P. II. Browning,
,l\ under the United States HoteL returns his
thanks to Senators and members of the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully solicits
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally, to his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassmeres,
and Vesngs, in great varieties. have non in any
previous season been so well-prepared TO offer TO
the closest buyers such inducements to call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere All garments cut and made in the
most approved style. ... .h y.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report of Fashions
for the District. !, .s ......rs II
. Ready made Clothing of superior quality, OF
my swn make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms. " z.
Mar SAf - ]" i .', Il: 800 Z. i .t,...~e ,.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
G0neati9naI.
NTEDICAL DEPARTMENToF HAMP.


lyl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures Will COM
mence on Monday. the 10th day of October, 1853.
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for conferring degrees VIII
be held about the middle of March.
R. l.. Bohannan, D., Prof. of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children
L. w. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medca, and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, nj. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy. ta@ -.-
Chas Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof of Surgery a n
Surgical Anatomy
-OarterP! Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology. aA ,...... ..,s,,
David H. Tucker, M d., Prof Of Theory and
Practice of Medicine. ="
Arthur f. Peticolas, M D., Demonstrator OF
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trihing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The IN
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the facnltyls al all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical IN
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence Of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, ENJOY, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis and treatment Of disease. -t' Q. y
ExpENsEs.-Ma fee, So Professors
fees, Sl0O. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee $2J. ~ /" ' - ,,!s III
Mss- The price Of board including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or $3a per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sen 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

IN t'NifN'
II Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue over Clarke Drug store, Wash
lngton, ID. &. sE"',
Every STYLE OF book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy coiors,
calf .t-~..s. ~. =
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LycErT respectfully suggests 10 his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records, little care has been taken 10 preserve pa
his friends and those desrous OF perpetnating per
sohal remernbrances, that -dagHeHeetype ike.
nesses can be naid on the inside covers of fanI.
" bibles, presentation-books, or keepsalss speci.
mems of which can be, seen at his bipdery, or he
can be addressed by letter which will be promptly
attended TO. - 80 81
Mar 13-meod 'h" (m) y ''7h 'nhn -
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooI.-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build.
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Column
ban College it will continue to preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered IN
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. 1
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underthe
special care and superintendence OF the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly bearder will not exceed $3.50 s ,a,.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal. /
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College;
COL j. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; i. d. Gale, M. d. Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, ofthe Land Office; and Pro
fessor C. C. Jewett of the Smithsonian Institute.
E
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
nATENT SCIENTIFIC COLD PENS,

j embracing all the properties contained in the
finest quill, in addition to which the durability of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed. 81 - .
aRapps inimitabe Gold Pens should be known
in every corner ofthe United States where books
are kept.or letters are written. They are go far
superior TO any or to all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make comparison with others. This
is strong praise but il is true, and we are enthu
siastc.p-G GfdAanss Magazine
For sale at tho Bookstore of r. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city, corner of 1lth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar II Y
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

MODERN LANGC AtsEs.LD. Il. Groux,
Iyl a native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
gnuges; especially Frenchs Spanish, and German
Franslaions made lwith-c6rrectness and pnnctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7h streets, opposite Browns Hotel. III
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sen 2l-du .---..- < S.ilf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
Feb 24---td ,:' s, - !r-~ 4! III"
Tiyo SENATOR'S AND. MEMBERS or

mo SENATOR'S AND. MEMBERS OF
III the House of Representative gentle
man who has had tweniyyears' experience as ia
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 devote them TO the seTvide
Of any gentleman having writing 10. do, either for
the press or of any, other description, Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
ijournment of the present session of Congress. he
is perfectly indifferent to the character Of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
performs upon the most reasonable etefms. y Com
tlnncation addressedto p. B. T., at MRS. Wards,
corner of AZ street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of theh highest
order. 81 Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
GAzETEER oF''THE United

~ States-A new and complete Gazetteer Of
the United States giving a full and comprehen
sive view of the present condition industry, and
resources of the American Confederaey embrac!
ing also important Typographical and hisiorcalin-
formation. from recent and original resources, To-
gether with the results of the census or fS5O, and
population and statisticsih many cases no 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin andg. Thomas, D9D,'s
- N. .BAThis work contains al least,,en thousand
names Of places not. t.jound,n any other book OF
the kind, and presents alarge amount, OF new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source
This new matter Is all OF recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popua-
lion 10 1853, obtsincd Since the CELSIUS was taken
This gives il inestmablc value over every other
work Of the kind in existence7 dJustrereivsd and
for sale Htty =. -c--> 4-ssR- -FARNfiAMS, II;
= Corner OF 11th street and d'Psnnsyavsnialav
Jan 0t--tf ~. gary M seaepG ~
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