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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUpIToR's OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
.-- Nnr,e,nLer / lSa2
Jan 24-ly

MI Novenber l, 1858.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively of their
quarterly pay. 1t was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Of the department,
and was intended only to apply TO one draft per
route from each contractor for the aDtose amount,
(deductng fines, collections, &c., of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as TO be supposed to allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ing the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
il was never anything more) has thus been made
to embarrass materially the business Of this office,
forced upon it the settlement Of the pripate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws. .
Il not unfrequenty occurs TOO, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements OF the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation.
Ii is therefore deemed proper 10 give this pnbc
notice to contractors and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day of January 1854 but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face that IL is the only
for the quarter end The route both TO be spcci-
ied) on which it is drawn: and Lte signature there
to shond be attested by Tie postmaster at the place
phere IL may be sraacn, and other 4citness; and
each assignmer: thereof should Be attesied by t,oo
toitnssses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
And,tor ofthe Treasury for The
Nov. 13 p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
ELEGANT FURNITURE.-The under


lL signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete a stock Of CABINET WARE rs can
be found in the city Of Washington, of every de-
scription and quality embracing styles and prices
which viii be found adapted 10 the fancy and ne
cessities of all classes Of purchasers. The work
uanship will be found OF superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public 10 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 10 an undue length, OF the newly
Invented elastic spiraspring Mattresses, which
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire TO possess themselves of so desirable
Mattress. To the invalid il will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT & CROSBY
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 2i--dly
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

THE COMING STRUGGLE.-TheC COM
Il ing Struggle among the Nations off the Earth,
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth- thousand London
edition. For sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb s Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
MisffIIsae0as.
TARBLE MANIFESTATIONS works.

MARBLE EMANTLES.-Marble works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lntels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 80 IS per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. Hcs invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18TH
Oct Q-Gin (m1
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TNGLISH sAUCES.-Frcsh importation:
IL Soyer's Sauce, for meats, game and poultry.
Soyer,s Relish, for fish and game.
Soho Sauce. for enrichins gravies.
Sir Robert Peel's Sauce, for outlets, chops
and grayies
Royal Table Sauce, for fish, and enrichng
.. gravies.
Harvey, Reading, John Bull Sauce, and In
dia Soy, for general use.
And Essences of Shrimps and AnchoWes for
making sauce for all kinds, boiled and fried fish.
Also one case of genuine Anchovy Paste and
Oriental Chutney.
Just received by SHEKELL 81 BAILEY,
No. S, opposite the Centre market.
Feb 2S-6tif ...~ ~"...
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

YNHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
u hand good stock of well.made account
books, and manufacture 10 ORDER at short notice,
any style that may be required
Their stock of paper and stationery articles com
prise everything desirable in counting room or
Office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards. circulars, &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO,
1lth street, ID door north Of Penn. Av.
Branch of Statoners' Hall, ia and 176 Pearl
street. New York. Nov S-tf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
gail 9aaAs.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROh.
Er-u-rzz, CHANGE OF HOURS,-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAlLROls.
r.. Go CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
k and after Thursday, January 1st,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road agreeably to the following arrange
ment.
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
Will leave the Station, corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past O'Clock p. M, arriving in Alexandria at a
quarter before o'clock. p M
train from Culpepper c. H. to Alexandria and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper c. H. AT
~ o'clock, A. NJ arriving in Alexandria at 10a
O'Clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
2. M. arriving at Rapidan Station at o'clock P.
NJ, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsve.
As.daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsville. ......................S4 so
10 Lynchburg... ..................... W
Io winchester. q w
Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
4 MOTHER NEW BOOK by THE AU-

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
IA thor fthe "Wide, Wide World"--Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price 75cents gill; ST. 25.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings, price So so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel of Peace, price SO
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany illustrated,
price rs cents
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in, the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fini.
lon and Madame Guyone price rs cents
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East by William Goodell, price 81 IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81; Conver.
sion its theory and process, by Rev. r. Spencer,
price 81 25
Christ in History or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbullr 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,
Hh street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the KInnsa nf Ranresanfa atIras A s.,,,,Ia

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
IL the House Of Representatives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 devote them 10 the service
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do either for
the press of any other description Desiring
some mode ofemploying those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed 10 p. B, T., at Mrs. Wards
corner Of al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention References off highest
order Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TDWARD c. DYER, Importer of Cigars
Il and dealer in Wines and Liquors has lust
received, from his agent in Havana 100000
"Washngton Club" s'Prefata,' and 'sEl Siglo XIX
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atlen-
lion Of dealers and others. Jan 3f-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

HA street, bsfsossn Louisiana apsnus and d ssrset.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
j ceived, from the north, a splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthcnware; also, magnif-
cent ulrsndoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors
Pants, boiled and raw, linssed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, OF every variety, always ON hand.
Clocks, brushes, drc., and every article for rem.
ssal housekeeping kept for sale.
G. q WHITTLESEY, 1h sEssG
Nov SO-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonfan
III Missionary; by the Rev James Hamil-

IL Mlsslohary; by the Kev. James HamiI-
ton, d. D.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower of the Family; Book for Girls
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. D. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, d. d.
Parley's Present for all Seasons
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions of the following juveniles !:
Guizot's Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
6andford E Merton.
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Dee IL Th street, near Odd-Fellows' Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
TO CONTRACTORS.

OTFIeE OF COMMISSIONER OF PuBLIc BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS. will be received in this Office
E until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
o'clock, p. m. for grading and gravelling so much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
grnvelled, as may be directed by the Commission
or Of Public Buildings.
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 il
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
lst day of October next.
The gravelling must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre OF the street. tapering of
gradually to six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curty 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
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
grayelling, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings
Feb 1d--fd
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

In ship Line via Nicaragua-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.--The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua proprietors.
Through in advance the mail. Only line giving
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 ions burthen, win leave from pier
No. 2 North river at 3 o'clock 7. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 1,S00 tons bul1hen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles O,
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo lr.oes.
For information or passage at the loves. a ~ y.
ply only at the agency of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
Sen DIFF
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
WATCHEs. Watches Y. savage,

wv No. 92 Fulton street, New York has an ex
lensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
I. T. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. ]. Tobias & Co.'S, r.
d G. Beesley's Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SO or
Sl00. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25 !;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 10 $50
The whole Of the above watches are carefully se-
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 SO,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
80 and S. Sent 10 all parts of the country free oil
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal 10
new for 50 cents. Dec s-lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY.
LAND INSTITUTE

hE Undersigned respectfully invites the
Il. citizens of Washington and its vicinity TO
an an inspection of his stock Of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, Se., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials Also,
Boots and Shoes made to order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at a price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
c. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street.
east side, three doors north Penn avenue.
NOV 1l--eo3m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

nURHAM MUsfARD.-Fresh, Of Cross.
IL and Blackwell's and Whybrows manutao |,
ture.
And French Mustard. all tho various favors,
For sale by SHEKELL 81 BAILEY
No. 8, opposite the Centre marks,,
% s2s-sM
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
GORGE P. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL

n IONVE =. rUA AnNKS ED Al WIZ.
W LARD'S HOTEL January 26, 1854. en-
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
10 the world, Washington, d. g., London and Par
is in particularly the intended removal, on or be-
fore the 1st day of May next, OF George P. Fox S
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department The
business will be transferred from the northeast TO
the southwest corner of the same block Of build
ings viz TO the store, IS feet front l03 feet deep
No. 32l Broadway, New York city, next door TO
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs. Seaman & Muir, and lately by Tiffany Il,
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
Il ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly At l2e Fulton street, N. X, (sun
BuildingsD by Munn e Co.
Terms: % year; 81 in aavass, sxA - -
mainder in six months ~
Sep. 7--n
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
u icle of the turf, agriculture field sports liter
ature, and the stage, embelished with splendid
steel engravings Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York John Rich
ards publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

A PHOTOGRAPHY OLA JOURNEY
IN man Printer.-The Workingman'. Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Feb 20 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
DENsIoN LAws.-The last edition, com

DENsION LAWg.-The last edition, COM
liz piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions in
1919 In addition the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
hcers of the line andthe staff Of the army, the hos
pitsl department. and medical staff and OF the
quarterInasier's department; halfpay of the line
other resolutions TO officers, 10 officers OF themed
ical department aud medical staff, chaplans and
communication pay under the resolution OF March
22d, 1888; together with the names Of the officers
OF the continental line OF the army in all the States
who served 10 the end Of the war, and acquired
the right Of commutation pay; with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 postage free TO any part OF the Uni.
sed States. For sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYs Bookstore,
Feb ii Near NJ nth street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A r HIT EC rs.

Office on Pennsylvania ars,tne, ha,cesn 10Th and
11th streets, Washington, ID. g.
nLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
and Contracts for new buildings prepared, /,
and their erection supcrintended.
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed.
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. B. B. French Com. Public Buildings.
Captain b. s. Alexander, u. 8. Army.
Prof Charles c. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
Dr. William p. Johnson. Dec 3-3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
-r-sa ALEXANDRIA, AND WAsH-

rT-1 ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
sEEHs1fsEzzss Easzass ington Boat.--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s. 10, II, 24, d. and 81 O'clock
Leaves Alexandria al S, TO- IL, a, 4, and 81
O'Clock.
Leaves Washington al 9, II, ~, 3, IL, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public cr
select parties. JOB CORSON
Sep 2l--tf* Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Geoygeto,cn, Ales.

GARD. @.
To the Ladies of WashiH gton, Georgeto,cn, Ales.
anarsa. &c.
"ENRY WEIRMAN's ladies, misses, and
I'LL chdrens French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned on 18th street just above Corcoran &
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's French
gatsr walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS
slippers, &c, made TO order by H. Weirruan, OF
Philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials
and in the latest Partisan styles These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as slop-shop Shoes" being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ.
omy, viii consult their interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves.
c. WEIRMANi
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov. 9-lyeo. (m) Banking House.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
DRosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-

DRosPECTUs OF DE BOW's, RE-
1 VIEW, volumes xiv. and XIV, adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States of the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at S5 per annum, in advance.
GB- few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 TO $50 pagcs,)
are for sale at the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep 7-f
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
1isteIIamf0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N Illustrated Record of Agriculture. M,

N Illustrated Record OF Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED f. BEACH, No.
80 Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by HAL to any part cfhe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages Of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro-
PIES JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers ffy cents poiurss.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin post
office stamps bills, al the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent should be
plainly scritter. Address postage paid,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
THE PEOPLES PATENTOFFICE.
Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent Tor inventions, are requested to communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PKoPLEs Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rea-
tive to patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned sv,thont charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfl
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present. AL consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal Patent Agent &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov Or ,1 an
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

SCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL THE KINDS
~ used in the District, blank books for compo
silion, pens ink, states, and everything requisite
ior tns sshoolroom. for sale at low prices, by
GRAY & pALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

LHoR Evening Parties.-Gloyes, Cravats,
II Ties and Scarfs, in great variety, Of rich and
fashionable styles. A full assortment on hand at
~. LANES
Gents Furnishing Store,
Pa avenue, near ur-and-a-half street.
Jan 29-eo2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TO BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
Il Medium, denny, and hat-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
11th st., six doors north of Penn avenue.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, TIA and 176,
Pearl street, New York.
N. B.-Orders received for book-binders' mate
rials. (m) Oct. Lift
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EazEzaEa TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
Leave daily, except Sunday, at and
s A. M, 81 and p M.
On Sunday at A. M, and S p. M.
The Train at P. M is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at all
way stations.
Trains at A. M. and 81 Pm, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and p. NJ, connect West
Trains at and A. M, and 5 p. NJ, connect
East +
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

: sTsn FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
sEE5seasszl. Fort Washington.--Fare, round trip,
81. From Alexandria, rs cents.--Ar,resag IN
Waslimgta,a at 3 o'cloeI, p. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTONw will make three trips
a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington al 8 and Alexandria at 81
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents Persons
wishing the coaches 10 call for them will leave
their names with Geo & Thomas Parker & Co
Refreshments 10 be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
sen I'm "a Captain