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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
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~ States--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view OF the present condition, industry and
resources OF the American Confederacy embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical In.
formation, from recent and original resources. 10.
gether with the results Of the census of 1850. and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and J. Thomas, ID. D.
N. B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book ol
the kind and presents large amount Of new and
valuable matter una,tainable in any other source
This new matter is all Of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popua-
tion 10 1883. obiained since the census was taken
This gives il ines,imable value over every other
work Of the kind ia existence. just received and
for sale at X. FARNHAM'S,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jan 25--tf
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N7OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That l

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That i
IN have lost a Land Warrant Certificate tor
loo acres, No. rs 222, in favor of Neri d. Smith,
Lloyd B. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yosi Smith, and Rosanna Frantz, collateral heirs
Of Hiram NJ. Smith, deceased, of company IL, sth
United States Infantry, tMexcan war land which
said certificate was assigned to the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
S Co., Of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1898, di-
rected to William p Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. c., and was never received tits my inteation
to apply for duplicate Of this warrant to the COM
missioner of pensions.
Cumberland, Maryland
January 9th, 1854. Jan2s-t
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II embracing all the properties contained in the
iinest qu in addition TO which the durability Of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
"Rapps inimitable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner Of the United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They are so 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-
siastic. &c Grahanls Magazine
For sale al tn. Bookstore of r. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city, corner OF llth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar II
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
TDWARD LYCErr, sen., Book Binder

NDW WARD LYCEFT, Sen., Book-BIhder
IN Potomac Hail. corner OF Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarkes Drug store, Wash
Ington, d. c.
Every style of book-bindng executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYcErr respectfully suggests 10 his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records little care has been taken 10 preserve pa
rental likeuesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desrous OF perpetuating per-
nesses can be inlaid the inside covers of fami-
~ bibles, presentation-books, or kecpsakes, speci-
mems of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended 10.
Mar l3A-msod (m)
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The Cheapest Medical Journal In the South
THE GEORGIA BLISTER AND CRITIC.

FTNHE undersigned will publish in the city OF
Atalanta, Georgia, monthly journal OF medi-
cine under the above name. Each number will
contain twenty.four pages devoted 10 the develop
sl,ion Of the Diseases and physica pecuarities OF
THE BLISTER AND CRITIC
will be independent in everything. II shall not
grind for any clique or faction; il will not be the
mouthpiece of any cabal, or the organ of any indi
viduaL Il 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 professions
throughout the country
The work is permanently established, and will
be issued in March next at 81 90 per year in adj
the editor with the needful enclosed, postpaid.
March Il. u A. RAMSAY, M. D., Editor.
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MODERN LANGCAGEs.-D. T.. tsroux,
Iyl native of France, te-cher OF Modern Ian
guages especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ali,y. 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 al that place.
SEP 2l-slu
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TNAKE NOTiCE.-The subscriber has now
on hand very good assortment OF Fine Gold
Watches; rich and fashionable Jewelry; pure
Silver Ware, &C., &c, that he is anxious to dis
pose Of before his New Stock arrives, and will
therefore offer great inducements lin the way Of
Low Prces) 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 soicits an early call at his store on
Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets. Sign
ofthe Large Spread Eagle. H. Q. HOOD
Mar II II
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

ENERAL AGENCY The Subscriber
W pays special attention TO the prosecution Of
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
Iects debts Also, buys aud sells real estate; ne
gotiates loans, having facilities by which be can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
paper, al short date.
JAMES J. MILLER,
Over Selden, Withers l. Co.'s Bank
Jan is eodlm
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TINO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES gentle.

L IHt HUubt OF NcPTcscHtdtiFCSs--A bcHtIe-
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day. proposes TO devote them TO the service
Of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or OF any Other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
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 it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
muuicatons addressed 10 p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
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NV ArCAEs, WATCH Es!-J. Y.savage.

NTATCHESi WATCH Esd. Y. Savage,
w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex.
teusive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias 81 Co.'S, R.
i G. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson. 25 Church street,
Liverpool &C., &c, varying in price from SIS or
$10o Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, $25 /;
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels, $50; superior
fullJewelled English Gold Levers from 5000 $50.
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
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
manship warranted 10 retain their points, for 50,
So and ST. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
$2 and SO. Sent to all parts ofthe country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so cents. Dec l7-lv
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MisrflIMmfGns.
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA C11Ah o1Oi'I,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under ths National Hotel, Penn. Avsnae.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend 10 all epcures, as being OF the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, (Londres) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, ii Deiaite.
Consuelo Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
derme ntioned lavore brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride Of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Dadem, Goodwin's Patent, koh-i-Noor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, AT S5 each, or 37l cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged 10 be the most palatabe tobacco Yer
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
G.S. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov l7-3md (m)
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housckeepers and
il others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on 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
Camphnc, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Grondoes,
China, Vases.
Earthcnware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C.. &C., dc.
Goods sent to any part Of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
0. s. WHIT .ESEY,
Th street,
Opposite Selden 81 Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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,TDWARD G.. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
l'I and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
"Washngton Club 'sPrefata,n and .'El Siglo XIX
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton Of dealers and others. jan 31-tf.
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MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO.

N taries Public, comprising Summary of the
Laws OF Bills of Exchange andof Pronissory Notes,
both in Europe and the United States; Checks on
Bankers, and Sight Bills, with approved Forms
OF Protest, and references TO Important Legal De-
cisions Adapted for the use of Notares Public
and Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. NJ, oil
the Boston Bar.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR Sc MAURY'S,
Mar II Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
8 LAkEMAN, Merchant

III Tailors aud ClothNrs. have just returned
from New York with large assortment Of sea
sonable merchant tailors' spring goods, TO which
they would call the attention OF their customers
and the public generally, part Of which has been
selected with particular reference TO boys and
youths clothing, which they WIN manufacture
largely, and make 10 order of the latest styles.
We have also on hand well-selected stock OF
gentlemens furnishing goods, all of which will be
sold at the lowest prices.
Mar 1o--6iaodif
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Misrellanenus.
FURNITURE-The under-


IL signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete siock Of CABINET WARE as can
be found Ia the city Of Washington, of every de.
.criptioh and qualify embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted to the fancy and ne
cesstes VI all casses Of purchasers The work.
manship will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
CANT and varied stock now on hand. as we cannot
enumerate all Our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them. we have yei few remaining,
aud we would urge an early call from those who
desire 10 possess themselves OF so desirable a
Mattress To the invalid il will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT u CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington. near the corner of 7lh street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 2--d1y
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T. ID. Winter,

Thomas Brown, II. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF Pennsylvania
TIME UNDERSIGNED offer their services
II TO prosecute claims of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments the
government.
Office on 18th street. opposite Willard's Hotel.
Sep 29--tf BROWN & WINTER.
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FENCING SCHOOL.
NIEDZIELSkI late NJ

lNHEVALIEK l NILDAHEIASMH,f fdtc NIsUoT
u in the Hungarian army, instructs in all the
branches IL the healthy and gallant accomplish
ment Of fencing, as taught in Europe and America,
and now the fashionable accomplishment of an
American gentleman. so conducive 10 health.
graceful attitude, and defensive requirement.
Terms Six lessons So; IL lessons, IS, in ad-
vance.
Near corner Of Thirteenth st. and Penn av.
Dec l5--d3mk
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EREsH lMPOR RrATIONS.- Just Re-
Il ceived, choice lot Of Havana Cigars and
Tobacco. of the most exquisite flavor. Connoi-
seurs therefore, will do well to give call and
examine them. G.. s. McELFRESH,
Mar S-lw Under the National Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

EfoR THE SPRING TRADE.-Beebc's
y New York Hats for the spring Of 1854. The
second supply Of the above elegant Hats this day
reserved At STEVENS'S
Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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A Co-PARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN

CU-PANTNLKSHHFH HAVINN HEaHhN
N formed on the 1st instant by the subscribers
for the purpose OF conducting the Tailoring busi-
ness in all its various branches in this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish TO purchase or
have made Goats, Vests, or Pantaloons Of the
newest and most fashionable style 10 call at their
place OF business. in Mofitt's building, east side OF
al street, and near Pennsylvania avenue, piedgins
themselves to strive earnestly, and they doubt mol
successfully, 10 CRAFTY the taste OF the most fas
tidious. J. K. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb 15-d1w&eo3w Late Of New York.
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THOR THE SPRING TRADE Linen
I Cambria Handkerchiefs.--The large sales
of Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs The past season
warrant us in presenting 10 our customers very
large assortment this spring, and, we think al
very low prices.
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Mar 19-3teodif Browns Hotel
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as.ExcLUsIvELY M TELEGkAPH,-a "a

as>EXCLUsIvELY BY TELEGKAPH,-'u -'ua
III a hea-'y expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. "a hours.
The pbilonelnbia ,lo.............IS
The Baltimore morning do. .l2
Address :. Times" Office, Adams d. Co.'S Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron. corner La and 7th street,
Washington city, agent Cor the District Of Colum-
bia. c. G.. BAYLOR,
Feb 16--6teodtf Sole proprietor.
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~ ernment.-By Francis Lieber, LII. D.. author
OF Political Ethics, &C., and Professor of History
and Political Economy in the South Carolina Col
lege. bold title, but ably illustrated in the work,
namely, That there can be real substantial
civil liberty where there is real substantial self
government, based on system Of institutions in
dc dependent one Of the other, yet unitedly working
towards one great national end"
For sale at the Bookstore Of
R. FARNHAM
Mar IT Corner of / lth street and Pa ave.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
TTON. THOMAS HI. BENTON's GREAT
Ill Work, Thirty Years View by q Sena-
tor of Thirty Years.

Extract from letter of the publishers, d. appleton
& Co, Nt,o FORK, to John s. HoHingshead, agent
FOR the DiStrtct Of Columbia.
New YORK, March Is, 1854.
DEAR SIR At the time we commenced stereo.
typIng Benton's great work, we supposed we
should be able TO fill orders from our agents by
the LIST 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 exertion in our power, but now find that
we shall require 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 deiain the work
some two or three weeks making the date of pub
cation about the Goth of April This delay from
a cause which we could not have anticipated, is a
disappointment which you. cannot regret more
than we do. ID. a. " CO. fI
II is hoped the above explanation will be satis-
factory to subscribers in regard TO the short de-
Law. will have the work al the earliest possible
moment. and will with all despatch proceed to do
liver il TO them.
II is important should know before the 5th Of
April what number OF copies will require for this
| District, and would request all who desire the
! work, who have not been waited on, TO send me
| their names through the city post Office, and they
| will be supplied at the earliest moment
| Mar 26-3t JNO. S. HOLLINGSHEAD.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

T1OR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevcns'
Ii Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ee-
giant and seasonable goods. just imported and OF
The newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment Of Undcrshrts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
pcnders Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities. The
system Of buying goods for cash only, adopted BY
us. will insure 10 our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the owest
prices. SlEV VENSS
Mari Sales Room. Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

HOULD BE READ BY THE MIL
y lion.--The Chemistry of Common Life, by
James F. w. Johnston, M. A., f. Il. S., T. G. S.
No. !, comprising two numbers Of the English edi-
ton, containing "
The Air we Breathe,
The Water wo Drink,
The Soil we Cultivate, and
The Plant we Rear.
On sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March 10 Bookstore near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

TRIALS AND CONFESSIONS OF AN
IL American Housekeeper.
Life aud Adventures Of Country Merchant; !;
by J. B. Jones.
The Winter Lodge or, Vow FULFILLED An His
torcal Novel, Qhe sequel TO Simon Kenton0 by
James Weir.
Central Route to the Pacific; by Gwinn Harris
Heap.
Jus. received at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Mar "a Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

THIRST w AR ID 3 HOE STORE.-The
T undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
OF The ward and the public generally that, in add
ton 10 his already large stock of Shoes, he has
Just received beautiful assortment OF Gentle
mans Congress Caters, made by one ofthe first
manufacturers IN he city of New York; and also
the handsomest assortment of Ladies' black Cal
tiers, at 1 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, 7 Buildings.
Mar 11-eo3t
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CUP PERIOR GUITARS, (Martin's and
y Firth, Hall & Co.'s) and fresh lot Of Italian
Strings, for sale by w. 9. .ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Mar l5-3tif
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II ONDON ART UNION.-Taylor 81 Maury
i 1 will receive subscriptions 10 the London Art
Uni n for one week longer, when the list will be
closed for 1854. The distribution of prizes takes
place April lst.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
sflisleIIaafGns
rraE UNDERsiG NED IS AGENT FOR


renting, collecting rebts, selling and purchas-
ing lots or other properly. Noa-residents and
those who may choose I'd employ him will find it
greatly 10 their advantage 10 do so, be having had
some twenty years expekence in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof which
will enable him TO keep property in order al a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt and pctiect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted 10 him Not wishing TO trouble
the public with long lkt of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom l daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names a. follows rs.
Thomas Baker esq
Stephen p. franklin, esq,
Thomas Blagden, esd,
Capt. VIM. A. T. Maddox. U. s. NJ,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on II street. between Sih and 9th streets,
north Of the aten office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. still continue TO measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4--eot
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
i Company of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital 100000.
David l.. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary. This company has declared dividend OF
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
tages, &c, will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested to examine them be-
fore insuring. as few companies offer such induce
ments JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Selden, Wiihers Il CO.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

CIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-The United
y States Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir
John Franklin, by Elish Kent Kane, M. D., United
States Navy. Beautifully illustrated. Just received
at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Mar Q Bookseller. near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
.MistflIantDas.

NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR AND
IN MAURYS.-Thesaurus Of English Words
by Peter Mark Roget.
Orr's Circle Of the Sciences, Nos. and 2.
The Constitutional Textbook, containing Sc
eclions from the writings of Daniel Webster.
The Cooks Own Book and Housekeepers' Re-
gisier. Bookstore, near 9th street.
Mar Is
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
nUrL1NEs soFUNivERsAL HISTORY

HUTLfNESO OF U NV ENssAL HIS ION !,
Y prom the Creation Of the World TO the Present
Time. Translated from the German OF DR.. George
Weber Professor and Director ofthe High School
OF Heidelberg by DIR. NJ. Behr, Professor Of Ger
man Literature in Winchester College. Revised
and corrected, with the addition OF "A History OF
The United States Of America" by Francis Bowen.
A. NJ, Afford Professor of Natural Religion, Mo-
raj Philosophy, and Civil Poiity in Harvard Col
lege Third edition Just received and for sale
a, the corner of lllh street and Pennsylvania av.
enue.
Mar 81 X. FARNHAM. .
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Mistellane0ns.

NOTICE.-Appiicatio will be made for q
LIN duplicate land warrant, issued March 29th,
1853, being No. 49.3S2, for eighty (S0) acres of
land, in favor of Thomas G. Riley, for services
rendered in South Carolina militia, Florida war,
1886, the original warrant having been lost in
Washington. JOSIAH JOHNSON.
Mar l1-lawGw
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

YTNHOMPsoN & GARNER, Merchant Tai
i Iors, Morfts building, Al street. near Penn
syivania avenue, would most respectfully inform
their friends the public in general and the old pa
irons Of Joseph II. Thompson, in particular, that
they have received their Spring Supply OF Goods,
(which to be admired needs but TO be seen !"
and which they will make TO order. in style and
ft please the tastes ofthe most tastdious Of all
ages.
Favor us with call. Our motto is;"We study
TO please" Mar 23-lftI
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

VIRGINIA .PAY ROLLS AND MUS
Y ter Roils."-Two copies of these scarce and
valuable lists of soldiers for sale at
TAYLOR 6c MAURY'S
March 2l Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON; BY
i Mrs. Harrison Gray Olis. New edition.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Mar 90 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

Mrs. GILBERT has three or four va
lyl cant Rooms, suitable for members of Con-
gress, on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the gov
ernment greenhouse. Mar 2i--3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

NOR RENT, well furnished House,
II pleasantly situated, in the west end For
particulars, apply at this Office. Mar 25-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

II EONARD SCOTT Il CO., New York, con
IL ,inue TO republish the following British peri
odcals, viz: