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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

T1HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
il of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot. consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Holian Pianos which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaed.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen g. 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.
Schumacher 6y 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
Rosensrantz's orld-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness of tone and
decacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Gilberts beautiful
Boudoir or Pccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, a,
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand 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 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue
Jan 22-tf (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
vu,HE NEW YORK Musical Review and


Choral Advocate IS the cheapest and best
musical paper in the world. This journal (Which
has heretofore been published monthly COM
menced its fifth year in January, 1854, and hence
forth il will be published every two weeks--on
every other Thursday--thereby giving more than
twice as much matter without any increase in
price. Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four OF which new music, consisting Of
glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedication,
and holiday pieces, and in short, every variety of
music adapted 10 purposes of religious worship,
10 public occasions and 10 the home circle all Of
which will be Of a practical character, and such as
can be sung by persons ofordnary musical attain
ments. In the editorial department of the Review
are engaged Qn addition to Mr.. Cady, the former
editor gentlemen Of the highest salient and ripest
musical experience among whom are George +,
Root, VIM. b. Bradbury Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason and its circle of correspondence.
home and foreign, is complete. The Review will
also be regular medium for the announcement Of
new musical publications by all the leading pub
fishing houses IN the Union. The subscription
list of this paper is now larger than that Of any
similar journal in the world and the new ar
rangements, rendering the cheapest, we'll as III
is hoped) the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely increase its already un-
paralleed circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annum or six copies
for five dollars always'in advance.
The music alone in the volume would cost ever
FIVE dollars in the usual form. Besides this, there
will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticism instruction &c, &C., all for only
one dollar Every one feeling particle of inter-
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address (always post pad)
MASON BROTHERS,
20, Park Row, New York
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
EDWARD LYCErr, SEN. Book. Binder r

EDWARD LYCETf, SEM, ok-Binder
~ Potomac Hail. corner Of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over CIarkes Drug store wash
ington, d. c.
Every style OF book-bndng executed, either IN
velvet Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy coiors,
calf. -,
Periodicals and Music neatly halt bound.
Mr.. LYcsrr respectfully suggests TO has friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preservepa-
rental ikenessss He takos this method 10 inform
his friends and those des,rous OF perpetuatlng per-
n,sses can be iuiaid on the inside covers Of fami
" bibles, pressntaiion-books or keepsakes, speci
mems of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended TO.
Mar l3--msod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
MOTHER NEW BOOK by THE A,


IN thor of the 'Wide, Wide World"--Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price rs cents, gilt, 81 rs.
The Row in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravings, price So so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace. price 63
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price IS cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life Of the Soul from the French Of tini
Ion and Madame Guyonc, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81; Conver.
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25.
Christ in History. or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, d. D., price ST. IS |;
Autobiography of Rev. j. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
- w. HROMNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, 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 will
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the pur-
chasers, and, in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as viii defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of c othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
for the District
Oct 15-6m. tIO
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
VXYHERE Is THE SCIENCE OF MEDI.

NI HERE IS THE SCIENCE OF MESDI.
wv cine s-In the last thirty years in the cities
Of New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, fifty thou
sand persons died of consumption. In Great Bri-
tain during the same PERIOD the mortality Of con-
sumptive persons amounts 10 sixty thousand
Calomel, ofcourse, killed every one of them.
There is no blessing like that of health, particu.
larly when you're sick.
IMPORTANT Sources or BoDlLI VIGoR.-Exer-
else, temperance in ealing, pure air, frequent bath
ing abstinence from stmuant Injuries and the
abuse of sexual passions, pure and nutritious
diet
Patent medicines will do for rats but for men
undo The Greeks made Socrates swallow hem
lock, because in that time there was not poisoned
patent medicines.
Daily Morning Draughts to be taken early, by
every person with pulmonary consumption or in
fammation in the lungs; andtake walk without
fatigue.
She asses milk, one pint; Peruvian bark, fne-
ly powdered one dram; Mucilage Of gum Traga-
cant, one dram Mix, and take them all al once
AT noon, Spirit Of Mindirerio one fluid dram;
Tincture Of Gentian, one dram; Spirit of Castor
one scruple; Paregoric, one dram; Spirits OF
Nitre, half dram; Port wine, half ounce; su-
gar or Honey, one scruple. Mix for dose.
AT night, going TO bed, Exract of Iceland moss,
one scruple; Opium, half grain to one grain or
instead OF Opium, add 10 the Iceland moss, Do
vers Powder, ten grains; Gum, quantum SUI.
icit. Dose, six pills.
This of course will not cure consumption in the
last stage, but is the best treatment (by par) for
that disease. Womnns breast milk is recommend
cd in the Island Of Madeira, and at Malta, and is
very beneficial.
Physc, for the most part. is nothing else but the
substitute OF exercise temperance. The sick
without hope, with old chronic Diseases that other
Physicians have never been able TO cure, who are
actually suffering, especially those attacked peri
odicaly with Chills aud Fever, Rheumatic, Gout,
Swellings Coughs, Habitual running, &c, will
please 10 call at my rooms at Mrs Duval's, OPP
poste Browns Hotel.
RICARDO CoRREA DA COSTA,
Feb 12-tf. Teacher of Foreign Languages.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
TO CONTRACTORS.
oFFIcE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PuBLIc BuILDlse

oFFIcE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
february 81, 1854.
DROPOsALS will be received in this office
until Saturday, the 2ad of April next, at 8
o'clock p. M, for grading and graveling so much
OF Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
The Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled. as may be directed by the Commission
er of Public Buildings.
The work il 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 il |;
and all that is 10 be done, niust be done by the
1st day of October next.
The gravelling must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre OF the street, tapering of
gradually 10 six inches in depth al the sides. Sc
curly will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, the Commissioner shall
desig1 rate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravslling, including gravel and all materials.
b. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
Tah Oi-sd .
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
III House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
Eleventh street, two d5ors north of Pa. av.,
Branch Of Staiioner's Hall, ia and ITO Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. 20
3 The above contains all the Information neces-
sary TO enable the merchant or shipmaster TO
transact any branch OF custom-house business
with ease and despatch, alphabetical tariff, the
manner of passing entries current forms OF oaths,
permits, bonds, entries, &C. &c. II has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful TO the officers OF the revenue
and custom house throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shlpmaster
Frsm the Washington Sentinel, Feb4.
We are indebted TO Collins, BOVINE G Co. for q
copy of " Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine oi
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-
parlmen,s of customs, a. detailed account Of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oaths orders, bonds, permits, &C.
This Digest is admirably adapted 10 the wants
of the mercantile public and il is said to be the
best book the sort ever offered 10 the public.
Feb 19-lw
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

TIOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
F Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment Of ele-
giant and seasonable goods, just imported and Of
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchiets, &C., is Unusually
large and well assorted in sizes andqualtes. The
system OF buying goods for cash only, adopted by
US will insure TO our customers the certainty of
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices. STEVE ENS.S
!. Mar Sales Room. Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

In 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, 10 his large. superior, and fashionable
assortment Of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and veslngs, in great varieties. have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 offer 10
the closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine IN, siock; 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.
N b. Sole sgeni for SCOTS Report of Fashions
forthe District
heady made Clothing OF superior quality, Of
reasonable terms.
Mar S-4f
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
TTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
4 the House of fRenreSentatiYeS.-Apa mt panile-

III TIC HOUSE OF hcpreSchtatiVcss--Ag gentIc-
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
Of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any othe: description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the adj
journment Of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
municaions addressed TO p. B. T., ar Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
GAZETEER oFTHE UNITED

~ Siates-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprchen.
sive view OF the present condition industry aud
resources Of the American Contederacy, embrace
ing also important Typographical and historical IN.
gether with the results of the census Of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1853
BY Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. D.
N. B-This work contains al least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
valuable matter unattainabe in any other source.
This new matter is all Of recent character, and
in many instances embraces Statistics aud popula-
tion TO 1853. obtained since the census was taken.
This gives Il inestimablc value over every other
work or the kind in existence Just received and
for sale at r, FARNHAM'S,
Corner-of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 25--ff ss
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
MisffIIantGns.
THE UNDERsIGNED is AGENT FOR


renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots or other properly. Non-residents and
those who may choose 10 employ him wall find il
greatly 10 their advantage 70 do so, ne 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 to keep properly in order at
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted 10 him. MOI 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 Bagden, esq.
Capt VIM A. T. Maddox, y. s. NJ,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on H street. between Sth and 9th streets,
north ofthe aten office.
ss JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. I still continue TO measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4--cot
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
EoR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfame.

TNoR THE SPRING TRADE.-Perfume-
I nv, Hair Washes, Oils, NC.
Phalon's Barry's. Lyons Katharon Pomatums.
Macasser and other Oils, for the hair.
Lubns Extracts for the handkerchief
Lubns and other Soaps in great variety.
In fact our assortment OF Perfumery Is complete
and Of the best qualities. STEVENSS
Sales Room, Browns Hotel
Mar 11--3teodif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
LANGI as;Es.-D.

MODERN LANGC AGIsS.-D. Z. Groux,
Nl native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 2l-stf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
The Cheapest Medical Journal I'm the south
THE GEORGIA BLISTER AND CRITIC.

THE undersigned will publish in the city OF
Il Atalan,a, Georgia, monthly Journal OF med
cine under the above name. Each number will
contain twenty.four pages devoted to the develop.
ment of southern medical literature, and the expo
srtion ofihe Diseases and physical pecusrilies OF
our negro race.
THE BLISTER AND CRITIC
will be independent in everything. Il shall no,
grind for any clique or faction; il will not be the
mouihpiece OF any cabal, or the organ of any indi
vidual. II will stand upon the code Of ethics
and patronize honorable medicine, sink or swim
live or die, survive or perish. We invite short
sensible, and practical papers from the profession
throughout the country.
The work is permanently established, and win
be Issued in March nexI at 81 90 per year in adj
vance, Persons wishing il will please address
the editor, with the needful enclosed, postpaid.
March ~. H. A. RAMSAY, M. D., Editor
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
ENERAI. AGENCY The subscriber

ENERAL AGENCY.-Th The Subscriber
NJ pays special attention 10 the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also, buys and sells real estate; ne
gotiates loans, having facilities by which he can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
paper, at short date.
JAMES ]. MILLER,
Over selden, Withers IL Co.'S Bank
Jan Is eodlm
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

THIRST w AR ID SHOE STORE.-The
undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
Of the ward and the public generally, that, addi
ton TO his already large stock Of Shoes, he has
lust received beautiful assortment Of Gentle
mans Congress Caters, made by one Of The first
manufacturers in the city of New York; and also
the handsomest assortment Of Ladies' black Gai-
tiers, at / 25 per pair, that has ever been offered
for sale in this city. Ladies and gentleman will
please call and judge for themselves
HENRY l.. CROSS, Z Buildings.
Mar ll-eo3t :.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
DATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,

nATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,
I embracing all the properties contained in the
nnest quill, in addition TO which the durability of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
"Rapp's inimitable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner Of the United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They are 30 far
superior to any 10 all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make a comparison with others This
is strong praise, but il is true and we are enthu-
siastic. &c Grahanas lagazme
For sale al tbs Bookstore Of R. FARNIlAM.
who is the sole agent for this city, corner of llth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar II
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
HEIDsIECK s. co. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSIECK s. CO. CHAM
W pagne.-The subscribers having been APP
pointed by Messrs. Heidsieck IL Co. 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler. heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsieck g. Co, as set forth there.
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors Of all the identical
vineyards cellars, &c- which the founders and
orginators Of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidseck u Co., IN
full by which il first became so favorably known:
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi.
lar marks which have since appeared
New YORK, January !, 1854.
CRAMER d ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States.
. STANISLAUS MURRAY IS our sub-agent for
Washington aud Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm, Heidsieck Il Co., in 1884 the senior partner,
who had the sole charge OF It's 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 proprie,ors Of this well-known 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 S, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECk S CO.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
1TON. THOMAS II. BENTON'S GREAT
IL Work, Thirty Years View by a sena.
tor of Thirty Years. #

Ezfract from a letter of the publishers ID, dpplaon
Co, Neio FORK, TO John s. Holliag gshead, agent
for tia District of Columbia
New YORK, March Is 1854.
DEAR SIR: At the time we commenced stereo-
typlng Benton's great work, we supposed we
should be- able to f orders from agents by
the 1st Of April, and accordingly promised the
books at that time; and in order to keep this pro-
mise we have during the last four months used
every exefion in our power, but now find that
we shall require a larger number than can be
printed from any ordinary set of plates, and we
are consequently obliged 10 have them faced with
copper, which will necessarily detain the work
some TWO or ,hrec weeks, making the date Of pub
licaton about the Goth of April This delay. from
4 cause which we could moi have anticipated, is
disappointment which you cannot regret more
than we do. ID. A. ~ CO. gs
Il is hoped the above explanation will be salts
factory 10 subscribers in regard 10 the short de-
ay. will have the work al the earliest possible
moment. and will with all despatch proceed to de.
liver il 10 them.
Il is important should know before the 5th Of
ipr what number OF copies will require for this
District, and would request all who desire the
wo-k, who have not been waited on, 10 send me
heir names through the city post Office, and they
will be supplied at the earliest moment.
Mar 26--3t JNO. s. HOLLINGSHEAD.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
wv WATCHEs!-J. \. savage

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of ne.Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex M J. Tobias & Co.'S, r.
&s G. Bcesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street.
Liverpool, &c., &c., varying in price from $75
Sl00. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, 1885,
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels $50; superior
fullJeweled English Gold Levers from $50 to $G0
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
lec,ed by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect lime-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own maae, of superior work
manshp, warranted 10 retain their points, for So.
So and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 SO,
So and So. Sent TO all parts of the country free oil
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for SO cents. Dec 17,-lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
CO-PARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN

-FAN NE1nSAAAK - ASu GAA-AAs
IN formed on the lst instant by the subscribers
ior the purpose of conducting the Tailoring busi-
ness in ali its various branches in this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish 10 purchase or
have made Goats, Vests, or Pantaloons Of the
newest and most fashionable style 10 call at their
place of business. in Moflts building east side OF
a street, and near Pennsylvania avenue, pledging
themselves TO strive earnestly, and they doubr not
successfully, 10 crafty the taste Of the most fas-
tidous. ]. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb 15-dlw&eo3w Late Of New York.