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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
A GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N Ito

A GENCY At WASHINGTON N N.--To
IN mants.--FRANCI CTS "A. sDICKINS oon-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress- and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He viii attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the MIR
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid revolutionary navy, widows, and
"haifpay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation,, half.pay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the Stale of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages snsrainedin consequeneeoi
the action or conduct of the government and in
deed, any business before Congress orthepubliS of
iceswhich may require the aid ofan agent eE attor
ney, His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. f A. Dicl,ns is known TO most OF those who
have been in Congress- within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
" His once is d On Ffaeen,h street, opposi,eto the
Treasury Department, and next doorlo the Bank
of the Metropolis .. la..
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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9flisrflIMn&gns.
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel, Penn Arenus.
TIME SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
! ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he cah, with con-
fdence, recommend 10 all epicures as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas Q4ondres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La Iadia, Trabucos, FL Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the nn-
aforementioned favorite brands will be found
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's PATENT. Kohl Moor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at S5 each, or 37l cents plug, and is'ac-
knowledged TO 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 T. (m)
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EaaTdct from a leuer 0f Me publishers, d. AppLeto9s
j. Co., -Ne1n York TO John S. Lolgiassisad, aseRt
for tie District Of Cohtnsbia =
New YoRK; March IS, 1851.
DEAR SIR: AT the time we commenced stereo-
typing BenIon's great work, we SUPPOSED
should be able to fill orders from our agents by
the LIST of April, ana accordingly promised the
books at that time !; and in order to keep this pro
mise we have during the last four months nsed
every exertion in our power, but now find that
we shall require a larger number than can be
printed from any ordinary set tof plates, and We
are consequently obliged 10 have them faced with
copper which will necessarily detain the work
some two or three weeks making the date OF pub
LEGATION about the Goth of April. This delay, from
a cause which we could not have anticipated, is
disappointment which you cannot regret more
than we do. j., . ID. A. 10 CO.
tits hoped the above explanation will be salts
factory 10 subscribers in regard 10 the short de
lay. will have the work at the earliest possible
moment, and will with all despatch proceed to de-
liver il 10 them.
1t is important should know before the 5th of
April what number Of copies Twill require for this
District, and would request all who desire the
work, who have not been,,waited on, TO send me
their names through.,he cay post office, and they
| will be supplied at the earliest moment. a.,'
| Mar 26--3t JNO. S. -HOLLINGSHEAD.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That L
IN have lost a Land Warrant Certifcate tor
I60acres No>-7S, ,22spinl favor of Neri b. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, BenlSmin
Yot SMITH and Rosant a Frantz, collateral heirs
Of Hiram M, Smith, deceased, OF company II sth
United-States Infantry Mexican war. land WINCH
said certificate was as signed the undersigned
This certificate wn : !, aedsby Johnston, Brothers
& Co. of Balrfnror.. .len the 18Th October, 1s53 dr.
rected TO William p Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. c.. and was never received. ltis my intention
TO apply for duplicate OF this warrant to the com,
missioner of pensions. -.s,
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland Maryland
Tapuary oi,b.lsa4 Jan2S-tf
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i undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
OF the ward and the public generally, that in atdi-
ton 10 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 Gal.
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.
11-aD2 ,
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TNIVERsITY OFVIRGINIA.-The next

Il I NV EKSlII oF NlAs-luc next
~ session of tins institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the Goth Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 3 modern languages;
3, mathematics; A., natural philosophy mineralogy,
and geology; s, chemistryj 6, medicine; !; z, corn
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; g mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po-
nical economy; 9, law. Also lectureshp Of
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matcs, have each assistant instructor; and IN
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including elothing books, or
pocket-money) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at S25 each.S75 %
Boarding including diet, room-furnit,ire, ',s,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 120 90
Room rent, Two. occupying room, IS
each .......s ........ w
(Rents without the precints, something '''''
more) g..
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
si, $40 ............... 25 90
Washing say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
,s $25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and dissectng fee of So.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is $50; in
senior class, $75. .ss
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman of the Faculty
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ENERAL AGENCY The Subscriber
II pavs special attention TO the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also buys and sells real estate; ne
gotates loans, having facilities by which he can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
paper, at short date.
tsii JAMES j.. MILLER,
.... .r Over Seden, Wlthers Il, Co.'S Bank
Jan IS eodlm aa .F .s... "
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'7YENERAL AGENCY.-The undersignc

|rENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notices his
friends and the public in general, here and esle.
where that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at.
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties al distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present will be on NJ near 18th
rtreet. ~
RErERESCES. '.t -.
Hon ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of the Navy
Hon ]. Davis, Secretary Of War ~
N. Callan, esq, President Of f,Ms Board Of Conn
!, pion CoMRctL j. t. Lr
Gen, John M. McCala, attorney at Lar.
James ii. Caustn, esq, ..,a .,..
VIC. Reddall, State Department. ..,..s.
i e.,Y &: Ill e.., IT,, SAMUEL, G. TAYLOR,
E II 49, s No.
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II and dealer in Wines and. Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent ine Havana, 100000
washington Club" .sPrefata," and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the aten-
ton of dealers and others. JAN 31--tf
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ENUINE HEIDsIECK & co. CHAM :

" pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
pointed by Messrs. Heldsieck ,& Go. TO 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. Heidseck & Co, as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled TO send to this
country the genuine Hedsieck IL Co. Champagne
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of ALT Identical
VINEYARDS. cellars, &c., which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwellupon the
superior quality OF their, Wines, the reputation ot
the same among the American pubic being already
identifed with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck % CO., in
full, by which il first became so favoraby known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other sinl.
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January |, 1894.
CRAMER 81 ABEGG,
Successor TO Charles Engler,
and sole importers IN the United States.
\ STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent Tor
Washington and Georgetown, d. G., and Alex
andria, Va. t..
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
6rm. Heidsieck &. Co.. in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge Of its liquidation, con,
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed a.t 0,.a !
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this we-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own which have iap-
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. l.-.,e !.
RHEIMS, March s. 1916 ~
Feb S-d2m. HElDSlECk " CO..
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y IGGLEs s. LAX EMAN, Merchanl

N Tailors and Cotlners, have just returned
from New York with a large assortment OF sea
senable. merchant taifors spring goods, 10 which
they -wdird callthe- attention OF their customers
and, the public generally rpart ofrwhch has been
selected with particular reference to;boys' and
youths clothing, which they VIII manufacture
largely, and make 10 order Of the latest styles. 80
We have also on hand well-selected stock Of
pentlemens furnishing goods, alt of which will be
sold at the lowest Prices, i'''.,iF' 1>.'A
= Mar 12---6teodif' t...s'"e =, ,ed "A
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< Co-PARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN
IoR THE SPRING TRADE.-stevens

nor THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
IL Browns. Hotel, has Just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment OF, ele-
giant and seasonable goods, Just imported andi OF
the newest and most elegant styles. Our ASSERT
ment of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties Shs.
penders, Hoisery, Canes, Umbrellas, PerfumeTy,
Linen Cambrc Handkerchiefs, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us will insure TO our customers the certainty d
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices. SlEFENSS t,
: Mar .'~ 4, Sales ROOM Browns Hotel. d.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

CUPERIOR GUITARS, (Martin's and
- Firth, Hail 81 Co.'s,) and fresh lot Of Italian
Strings, for sale by w. O. ZANTZlNGER 4.
. S,ationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel. .
Mar l5-3tif \, ,
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

EOR THE SPRING TRADE. = Linen
y" Cambria Handkerchiefs large sales
Of Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs the past season
warrant us in presenting 10 our customers a very
large assortment this spring, and, we think, at
very low prices.
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Mar 19-3teodif Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

EREsH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Re-
IL ceived, choice lot Of Havana Cigars and
Tobacco, of the most exquisite flavor. Connoi,
seurs, therefore, will do well TO give me call and
-exanine shsm.,i.,.l \. G. s. McELFRESH, 's
Mar S-lw - :. Under the National Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

A MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO.
IN taries Public, comprising Summary of the
Laws ofBs sofExchange and OF Promissory 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 Notaries Public
and Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. T. .oi
the Boston Bar. s.'a
Just published and for sale at I i.'.s ~.
TAYLOR & MAURY'S, 49,
Mar II !, Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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3 w. BRoWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-.
lafged and improved his store, would now respect
fullyca the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his welselected stock OF
French and English cloths, eassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. \, ..i"i- "
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 to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pnr-
chasers, and in view of Increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusuailarge stock goods,
such as. will defy competition for their beauty,
style and cheapness. .,s, .4.. -r.. i. ~ h.
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 the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. -,4.~ 81, ..s .a-.t
Superior rRcady-made Clothing.
lhave on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable. manner, such as 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. II ~ =, "
NIB Sole agent for. .Scotts report of Fashions
ioI ihe> pist.te s-"-t' i y, ~s.t..lJ
Oct. 15-6m. Ia: s!N ,t, \.
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A BOOK FOR EVERY SCHOLAR
IA Sources of English Words and Phrases class
lied and arranged 50 as 10 facilitate the exp pres
sion ol IDEAS and assist in literary composition, by
Peter Mark Rogers, M. ID. ~ -hFn'A'
This is new edition, enlarged and revised by
the Rev. Barnes Sears, assisted by several era-
ry gentlemen for sale by vs.a
.ear - GRAY & BALLANTYNE, :,
Mar 2S--tf Seventh street
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II heavy expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. "a hours.
The Philapephia DO. Is
!. The Baltimore morning do. ...... ..12 ="
Address Times" Office, Adams u Co.'s Iron
Building, Baltimore. .t- t7---
Hugh Cameron, corner La av. and 7th street,
Washington city, agent for the District Of Colurn-
ba. 4. u. BAY 4IOh,
Feb 16--6teodtf Sole proprietor.
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nUTLINEs OF U UNIVERSAL HISTORY

OUTLINES OF UNIVERSALLY HISTORY,
from the Creation of the World to the Present
Time Translated from the German or DIR. George
Weber, Professor and Director ofthe High School
OF Heidelberg by DIR. M. Behr Professor OF 6er-
man Literature in Winchester College. Revised
and corrected, with The addition Of T a History OF
the United States Of America" by Francis Bowen,
A. NJ, Afford Professor Of Natural Religion, No:
raj Philosophy, and Civil Pohty in Harvard Col
lege. Third edition.. Just t,received and for sale
at tile corner of tlth street and Pennsylvaniaiaw
enue. 81 'ss' ',sr.J,.@ stD t.i | 4.
Mar 80 ,,,.a r. FARNHAM.
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MisrfIIaneSMs.t
FURNITURE.--The un

TLEGANT FURNITURE.--The under
IL signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
betound in. the city Of Washington, of every de-
scripton and qpaiity, embracing styles and prices
which will be 4ound adapted TO the fancy and ne,
hranshlp viii be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability
We would respectfully invite.the public 70 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 nndue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spira1-sprng Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction TO all who
have tested them, we have yet,a few. remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire 10 possess themselves Of SO desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT & CROSBY,
, Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of WASH
ington, near the corner of 7th street
I, Notice, the Bedstead sign. Jan 24--dly
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4. FENCING SCHOOL.
NIEDZIELSkI late Major

~ in the Hungarian army, instructs in all the
branches 3f 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, 50; IL lessons, IS, in az
vance. r..,.. t.s.
Dec f5-d3mN
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The Cheapest Medical Journal in the south
THE GEORGIA BLISTER AND CRITIC.
TTNHE undersigned will publish in the city OF
Ataanta, Georgia, monthly journal Of med-
cine under the above name. Each number will
contain twenty four pages, devoted tothe develop
ment of southern medical literature, and the expo
sition of the Diseases and physical pecuarities OF
THE BLISTER AND CRITIC
will be independent in everything. II shnll not
grind for any clique or faction; il will not be the
mouthpiece OF any cabal' or the organ OF any lnd-
yidual' 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 will
be issued in March next at 81 90 per year in adj
vance Persons wishing il will please address
the editor with the needlui enclosed, postpaid.
March 2E H. A, RAMSAY, MlD., Editor
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

NOIICE.-Applicatio Will be made for a
lN duplicate land warrant, issued March 10Th,
1853, being No. 49,3S2, for eighty (sO) acres Of
land, in favor of Thomas G. Riley, for services
rendered in South Carolina militia, Florida war,
1885, the original warrant having been lost in
Washington. JOSIAH JOHNSON.
Mar l1-1aw6w
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.

Company of Philadelphia. Charterperpetnal.
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital 1000.
David L. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary. This company has declared a 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 toexamlne them be-
fore insuring. as few companies offer such induce
,ments JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking grhouse, Selden, Withers & Co.
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CHEs.WATCHES!- Y. Savage,
XX No, % Euffan street Ne1u York has II eye

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T.. F. Coopers Duplex, M. ]. Tobias ~ Co.'S, X.
& G. Beesey's, Joseph johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool 80, &c, varying in price from $75 or
$500. Gold Lepines,. four holes jeweed, $25
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $40 TO $50.
The whole OF the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myselG and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points; for So,
$3 and $4. Pens without cases, 75 cents, 81 SO,
So and So Sent all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal 10
new for so cents. :. Dec 17~-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

vTIRGINIA "PAY ROLLS AND MUS
ter ls.n-dTwo copies of these scarce and
valuable lists of soldiers tor sale at ... ts
IA a.,. TAYLOR 81 MAURY'SI
March 81. Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

THE BARCLAYS OF. BOSTON; ..By
Il Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis New edition.
Just received at
~. TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Mar 81 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

II, ONDONART UNION. Taylor y Maury
Ii will receive subscriptions TO the London Art
Union 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., 1854-04-04
HON. THOMAS -H.BENTON,s GREAT
IL Work, Thirty Years View by, a Sena-
tor OF Thirty Years.

Eaaraet from hiterof tAe publishers d. 4ippleloa
y Co., Ne,n York, TO John S. Hodiagshsad, agent
for tie District Of Cohtns5ia. = f,,..:1
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
NEW Books.-Tne Lamp Lighter: a

NEW BOOkS.--The Lamp Lighter:
In moral tale Of thrilling Interest, Price 81.
Life, "a Temperance Tale, by Maria Collins. Price
ST..
Female Scripture Characters, by William Jay,
author OF Morning and Evening Exercises. Price
81. !, ~.
Doctrine ofthe Holy Eucharist BY Rob, Isaac
!. For sale-byc GRAY!Se BALLANTYNE,
March % Seventh sirsst.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04
mistflIanf0ns.
Jew JEwELRY At THE NEW

NEW JEW ELRY At THE NEW
In store.-H. O. Hood has just received an adj
dtional stock of fine Jeicehy and Watches, direct
from the manufacturers, together with variety
of Spectaces and other goods, which he is selling
at New York city prices, and iroml5 10 '25 per
cent. lower than goods of the same quality can
be purchased for elsewhere in this section ot
country, and no mistake. Please, call and ex-
anime his stock and prices, at the sign of the
Large Spread Eagle Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween AZ and 9th streets.
N. B. Watch repairing in all its branches, neat
executed and with dispatch by
Jan I0-tf W.. w. HOLLINGSWORTH
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-04

TOR RENT, well furnished House,
ID pleasantly situated, in the west end. For
particulars, apply at this office. Mar 25--ti
Mrs. GILBERT has three or four Va
lN cant Rooms, suitable for members of Con
gress, on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the gov
ernment greenhouse. Mar 24-3t
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EDMARD LYCETT. SEN, Book Inder

January oath, 1854