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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
NOTICE..

A Ii PERSONS having left their card
N plates with us are respectfully informed that,
upon closing our business, we deposited them with
Mr.. VIM. Phipps engraver and plate printer, on
11th street, west side I'd door above street, and
we take pleasure in recommending him TO our old
patrons, and the public generally for any work in
that line. I. MAST az CO.
Nov 29-1m2aw
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Music.--We have received from Mr.. Hugh
Cameron Columbia Place, near the corner OF
Louisiana avenue and seventh street, Nos. s, 6 and
of the Musical Repository, containing selections
from Meyerbeer's grand opera of LIE Prophetic,
and The Forget Me-Not." This sheet-music is
handsomely printed, and costs only cent page
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OLE BULL IN ALEXANDRIA.

The citizens Of Alexandra are respectfully in
formed that OLE BULLS Grand Concert will
come off on SATURDAY EVENING, January7
Jan 5-d2t
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MUSTER ROLLS.--Muster rolls of the
lvI Virginia Militia in the war of 1912, being
supplement to the pay rolls finished and dupli-
Gated in 1851, copied from rolls in the Auditors
Office at Richmond. This supplement contains
omitted in the printed pay rolls. On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Dec. 29--tf Bookstore, near 9th street.
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CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

z w hIlE
ESTABLISHMENT
7th street, betfceen Louisiana avenue and d street
TTyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
II ceived, from the north, a splendid assortment
Of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &C., and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
c. s. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov 20--1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

Butter-Upwards Of eight thousand pounds OF
butter, roll, were sold, on Monday, from wagons,
in Georgetown, at from twenty to twentyone dol
lars per hundred pounds.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
DIED..

DIED,
On Tuesday the Sd instant, at the Navy Yard, MRS
MARY ANN wife Of MERRIT SHEcKEIs in the a2d year OF
her age.
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LUST RECEIyED FROM EUROPE A

TUST RECEIVED FROM EUROPE A
81 Case of French woven and Coutil Corsets,
which we offer low corsets Of the same
quality and fit can be purchased in the United
States; also Black Silk Elastic Webbing suitable
for ladies' bracelets.
Shoulder Braces Of the most approved make !;
Belts, Bodices and Corsets Of every description
for sale or made to order at WRIGHTS Corset
Trimming and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue
between 18th and 18th.
Dec Ia cod 1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits
IN sioner ofthe General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act Of Congress OF
August 31st, 1882 on Land Warrant, mo. 1881
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
17s3 to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant of the Virginia State Line, in the War
of the Revolution which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

ULE LL
n ESPECTFULLY announces to the citi-
III tizens Of Washington that he will give in
ONE GRAND CONCERT
On Friday Evening, january 9, LsB4.
AT cARUsrs SALOON,
On which occasion he will be assisted by
sIGNORINA ADELINA PATTI,
The musical phenomenon.
MAURICE STRAKOSCH,
The great pianist, musical director and conductor
PROGRAMME
l. LA SYIpHrpR Fantasia Romantque,
Composed and performed by MAURICE STRAKOSCH
This composition consists in three Musical Illustrations
/. Chant Relgicu. 2. Iorangc. 8. La Danse des
Sylphide
g. BRILLIANT CAvATrNA, from verdrs Opera Of sErnani"
Sung by signorina ADELINA PATTI.
(See American Concert Guide page g. No o. Words in
Italian English translation, and Musc)
g. SOLDIERS DREAM, Polacca Guariera,
Cmposed and executed by OLE BULL.
A. THE BANJO BuRLEsoUE MUSICALE
Composed and performed by MAURICE sTRAKosCH.
s. CoMNa THROUGH rHk RYE,
Sung by sgnorina ADELINA PATTI.
(see American Concert Guide, page l. No. words and
muscl
g. FANTASIA AppAsoYArA from the Operas of La Somna-
bulan and sLa Favorita,'
Composed and performed by OLE BULL
PART H.
l. MUSICAL RocKErr, A scherzo Capricco,
Composed and performed by MAURICE sTRAKOsCH
q THE MoTHER's PRAYER, Adagio Religoso
Composed and performed by OLE BULL.
g. JENNY LrND's Echo SoNa,
Sung by signorina ADELINI PATTI.
(see American Concert Guide, page7 No a. words and
and music)
A. INrRoDuzoNE D CApRIcco vARAxIoNE On mel corpiu
from Paeselo, composed for the violin alone, by N
Paganini,
Performed by OLE BULL.
Books of the Concert called tn American Concert
Guide Containing music italian and English words for
the Of the evening" also the music italian and Eng
sh words Of the principal ballads songs arms and duets
sung by the most celebrated artists who have ven and
will give concerts in the United States for sale at the
ticket Office and at the door.
The price of admission has been fixed at 81.
Seats may be secured, without extra charge at Mr..
Richard Davis's music store
Doors open at Z; concert commences at o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

LYILLUsTRATEDa and rich
Oly bound gift books, Juvenile books, bibles,
Catholic and Episcopal prayer books, in the best
and most beautiful ornamental binding.
Also, splendid assortment of portfolios port
monnaies, writing desks, albums and every thing
in the fancy stationery line suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents, for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building cor. Al street
Dec 22-5tf and Penn avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

THos. r. SuTER. LUKE LEA. LUTHER r. SMoor.
SUTER, LEA & Co.'S
stock, Exchange and Banking House,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and 18th street.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.
Dee l5-6md (m)
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Suppression Of Small Notes.-The bill for
this purpose, which passed the Senate on Tues
day, is to go into effect should the House sane
ton III on the first Of November next. i was
stated in the Of the debate that the corpora
tion of Georgetown has about sixty thousand dol
lars worth of notes in circulation.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

DICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for
III Holiday Presents, such as
Gold and silver head walking canes.
Gents superior travelling and dressing cases
Fine porte monaies and purses.
Cologne in wicker and fancy glass bottles.
Lubin's best French extracts.
Scarfs, cravats, ties, and stocks, of new and ell
egant styles.
Guina hen, chenille and cashmere muffies.
Together with complete assortment Of toilet
articles Of the best quality, at
CHAS. III. LANES
Gents Furnishing Establishment,
Penn avenue, near Al street.
Dec. 22-d2w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

Prices OF admission Dress circle and parquette,
so cents reserved seats cents orchestra Seats rs cents
family circle rs ccnts third tier so cents; coored gallery,
rs cents; private boxes, IS.
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To conclude with the farce of
THE BUZZARDS.
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NATIONAL TIL EATRF.

ON THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. S, 1854,
Will be performed the domestic drama Of
ALL THAT GLITTERs IS NOT GOLD.
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q AmMsfmfnts. NJ

AmmsEnrRmts.
RISLEY'S VARIETE.
The American Comedian,
MIR. c. BURKE.
ON THURSDAY EVENING, January $,
Will be performed the comedy OF
sWEETHEARTS AND WIVES.
Song-"FIag of our Union" Miss DE FORREST.
To conclude with the farce of
THE VERMONT WOOL DEALER.
Friday Evening, Benefit Of Mr.. CHARLES
BURKE.
Prices OF fAdmission.-Orchest seats 20 cents;
dress circle, so cents; family circle 25 cents.
A gentleman accompanied by two ladies adm tted ior
81 to the dress circle. f
past7.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

The Guard House.-The auxiliary guard,
notwithstanding complaint here and there, that
they do but little business, industriousy en-
ployed during the last month, as appears from the
captains books. One hundred and thirty-iour per-
sons were conveyed by them to the guard house,
nearly all the unfortunates having been captured
in the streets. OF this number sixty-ive were
American born, (white,) seventythree Irish, eight
German, and ninety-four negroes.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

NEW ARRIVAL OF FINE JEWELRY
IN at Hoods. Ear rings, in great variety, cuff
pins, breaches, lockets, finger rings, sleeve but
tons gold guard, vest and fob chains silver cups,
spectaces of every description, &c, &c. All OF
which will be sold at New York city prices, and
cheapest in this city.
Please call at the store, between Al and 9th
Streets Pennsylvania avenue, sign Of the large
spread eagle.
N. B. All kinds of fine watches carefully re-
paired and warranted by
l w w. HOLLINGSWoRTH.
Dec 30--3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

Mail from Fort Laramie.--LoursvILLE Jam
nary 2--The mail from Fort Laramie arrived yes
terday, having left on the 17th No mail had
reached there at that time from the Salt Lake,
owing, as was supposed, to the deep snow.
The Pawnees had gone into winter quarters,
and the Sioux warriors were returning to their
homes. There has been no fighting since the last
news. The Utah Indians profess to be penitent
since hearing that Captain Gunnison's party were
not Mormons.
The River between Cairo and st. Louis is closed
by ice also, between here and Cincinnati.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
Performed by OLE BULL.

Books of the Concert, called tbs "American Concer
Guide Containing music italian and English words) fol
the Of the evening" also the music italian and Eng
sh words Of the principal ballads songs aras and duets
sung the most celebrated artists who have gven and
will give concerts in the United States for sale at thu
ticket Office and at the door.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
MisrfllaMEGMs.

u men in want of superior article and good
fitting shirts, will find frst-rate assortment Of all
styles at Lanes
Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment.
Dec 3-d2wif
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of our Union. Miss DE FOR
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

To conclude with the farce of
THE VERMONT WOOL DEALER.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

The New YORK IeglsIaturcs--ALBANY, NEW
YORK, Jan. 3.-The legislature Of New York as
sembled at noon to-day The wings in caucus
nominated Robert H. Prnyne for Speaker Of the
by the whig caucus of the Senate as its President.
Both these gentleman were elected, and the legs-
lature become organized, after which the govern
or's message was sent in.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

A Humorous Legal Ihstrumcht'-Not long
since the contents Of a small confectionery and
toy shop were seized for debt, but afterwards re-
pevied A deed Of trust to secure the payment
was accordingly executed, and recorded at the
City Hall. A friend who had the pleasure OF read
ing the document, informs us that some of the
items were duly set forth in this wise Fivepounds
of candies, assorted eight dozen soldiers, six do
zen cats iour dozen dogs, and two dozen with
riders on them and seven dozen assorted babies.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

The price Of admission has been fixed at ST.
Seats may be secured, without extra charge ut Mr.
Richard Daviss music store.
Doors open at concert commences at s o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
PROGRAMME

MAURICE STRAKOSCH,
The great pianist musical director and conductor
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

"OB BY HORSES, Children's Nursery
Ill chairs, wheelbarrows, boys belts, baskets,
and toys, Of every description, for sale, wholesale
and retail at
Dec 23-3t LAMMOND'S, 7th street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-09
The University Of NIralni,


Last Thursday the day for the meeting OF the yisi
ters to elect Professor Of Mathematics in the p,acs OF
Mr. Courenay deceased. Only three visers were pre-
sent hessrs. Stevenson, Robertson and Tomlip They
remained until the day. in the hope that quorum
might be obtained. Mr.. Mcdonald arrived on that day
but sill! quorum wanting
As the only expedient, it determined at the sug
gesLon OF the Faculty, that Mr. Nelson the Assistant Pro
lessor OF Mathematics should take charge of the Senior
classes-and that Mr Dinwddic graduate of the Ins,i
tution should instruct the Junior classes for The rs, n
tue session. The arrangement gave satisfaction to the
students and was doubtless good any that could be
made uudor the circumstances
The impolcy ofte provision in the Code recurring IN
the Visitors should he selected from different sections
the state is clearly exhibited in this instance IL
founded in an erroneous principle and il works badly in
practice. Mr. Mcdonald travelled some 1900 miles conip,
from aud returning TO his home in Monongaa-and all IN
no avail Other gentlemen, though perhaps not 80 distant
found themselves too remote found il nconyenen 10
leave homo at ia r Indictment season OF the wear for 90
small matter the welfare of the University of the State
IL the object fihe Legislature be should be to advance
the interests Of The Institution the provision in the Code
should be repealed and the Governor permitted TO make
the best selections he from any portion Of the State
and 1t might not be amss, the same time TO suggest
to him, that in his future appointments would be wise
and patriotic in him to select those who feel socitude
for the prosperity Of the Institution and show their faith
by their works.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-09
VIRGINIA. Lss,sI..rr,.p
SENATE.


JANUARY oth, 1881. 2
z Hills rAsskp. hA
Authorizing the counties OF Tsxeweil a,J wx,,,, !,
subscribe to the Abbs Valley and Tag road
authorizing an increase of the capital stock of the Win
chester and Berry Ferry Turnpike Company "
Releasing to +. Hmbcrling, Sheriff Of Mason comfy
so much OF the taxes on license TOR sale Of country mr..
uu'e as nc may show by certificate OF the County Cour
OF I sad soanty to have sSsn improperly charged.
turning company in the county of Kanawha
REsoLrrioSs.
r., by MT L.rSk-od incorporating Join. stock company
10 construct turnpike road from Bells Store on Aptho
Creek in Grecnber county, Cssshans tavern ON
the kanswhs road in Allegheny county. 49, -
by Mr. CREiGH, OF constructing graded road on ths NJ,
and three hhs princicipe, ION Frankfort In
county, the mos, procticabe through Sinking Csk
to Chcrryree Bottom, aud from theuce by uar,,s MIN
on Cherrytree River, and from thence near the r,,.n,
Mill road to apont the Summcrsvie aud Huntersyi,
road about three fourihs Of mile from Abran Hnk,S
in Nicholas county.
by Mr. FuxsrSS-of authorizing the ineorpor,,s,, o .
company to construct turnpike road from pon, A, or
near Lockarts in the county OF Frederick TO Cspoa
Springs. -
BY Mr. TOeAs-ot reporting Senate bill No sci OF the
last session, for the relief OF the heirs of Samuel Walden
deed.
BY Mr. Mullen or amending sce,;oas and 10 or chan
ter lao Of the Code of viryinis 50 az to make /, the duty
OF the clerks o! the county keep record OF ali
executions returned to their Office by coasables aud Al.
lowing fee for the l0I
yMr BMwx-o, allowing the Richmond AMI Pc.
tersburg Railroad Company issue bonds OF said
ny a, the rate ofseven per cent interest - .
by Mr. FrSsrsN-of authorizing the town council Of
Winchester to subscribe the capital stock of the Asx
sndria, l.oadoun and Hampshire Railroad company n
By Mr rAEswELL-of amending sections 81 aud sS Or
chapter 30 OF the Code to extend their prov o
to licenses erroneously charged collected.
BY Mr.. REGER That thu Second Auditor he requested
TO furnish the Senate with the Of money
at the Virginia Military lnstite and for what purpose
since the Is, DAY OF Jan, lSis.
Apetition OF citizens Of Hedsesyie IN Berkeley coun.
" that their town be Incorporated presented by Mr.
GRAMMAR.
The Memorial of Earnest MuntHyng commissioner OF
the Revenue for the county of Hardy, asking additional
compensation, was presented by Mr.. MutLsN.
RIrLs PREsESrEp.
Increasing the capital stock of the Richmond, Prsder.
cksburg and Potomac railroad.
Incorporating the Campbell and Bethlehem Pl,nkoad
Company.
Making appropriation for completing the Pennsylya.
MA Morgantown and Beverly Turnpike road.
Authorising subscription by the State for the three
ths of the capital stock of the ST. Tammany Psukroad
Company.
To increase the capital stock of the Roanoke Valley
Railroad Company and authorising State subscription
thereto.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-09
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.



The House met at IL o'clock.
Prayer by the Rev Mr. DeForrest.
The Clerk read n communication from the Senate ap.
prising the House, of the passage Of the following
billie
House bill Untitled an act To amend the 2nd and sth
sections Of entitled can act 10 incorporate the
Petersburg and Norfolk Savings Bank, passed 22nd
March, 1859. Senate bills entitled an 10
the Virginia Exploring aud Mining Company in the Val
ley of the Eastern counties 81 Virginia.
An act amending the 43d section Of chapter 49, OF the
Code Of Virginia In relation to the Of false brands
marks.
An act to amend entitled IAN act to establish
the town Of South Lowell tho great falls Of Potomac
river in the county Of FairflI," passed March 9Th
1889.
An set TO incorporate tue Virginia Aid Society.
An act To incorporate the Farmers Milling Company ia
tile county Of Fairfax.
The several Senate bills, received first aud second
reading, aud we're appropriately referred.
The SPEAKER proceeded TO call upon the standing com
mttees for reports, when,-
Mr. WnrrE, from tho committee Courts Of Justice
reported -
Code Of Virginia. aud the 2nd section Of the passed
June ls 1852 entitled extending the jurisdicon
Of Justices Of the Peace, aud, -
bill TO change the time for holding the Circuit Courts
Of the 10th Circuit
The same committee reported resolutions follows: On
thoineHpedlency Of egsls,ng tho subject Of invest
ing the Board Of oyeees of the Poor Of the county OF
Pendeton with the powers exercised concerning the
Poor by the county court Of said county.
On the cIpodency Of lcgsating the peton Of the
Judges holding the District At Abingdon snd mem
ber- Of tho bar Of that bouri, praying appropriation
Of $1,000 TO buy books for the ilsc Of saiJ court.
Aso, on the Dc1pediency d amending the b2hd Chap
ter OF tho code OF Ya in relation 70 the county roads
causcways and bridges
Aud on tho ihcSpedency Of egislaung the petition
OF Mrs Ellen Shelley and Others Of Smyt connty pray
log change In the time Of holding the circuit and county
courts Of the Commonwealth.
The same committee asked to be discharged from the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-09
LD-A communication from Mr. d. H. London will an.
pear in to-rnorrow's paper.

IEfsH EHIGRaTioS.-An Irish paper in proof Of tl,e
benehcient effect OF the vast emigration from ireland u
ring the last six years. ia the improvement Of the cou
ton Of the cmigfants aud Of their relatives at home nm
peas TO the large Of money which have been remit
ted by emgran IN America for tile relief Of their end4
at home, and 10 enable the latter TO Join these I've, In
America In confirmation Of this view it state. the FOL
lowing facts tic authority Of the English Com
mssioners Of Emigration, who report the following sums
on the authority Of which hayo come under their
own know edge 10 lsis EIGO,OOO in lSi9, E5iOOOO
in 1850, 1915 900; n 1851 1897 900; making total Of
f2,"I2.OOO in four years. On this statement the Jour
nal which quotes it-n Roman Catholic organ-remafks
III The femiiiincos have continued at the rat,
he added TO the sum, which would give for the six year
grand total Of e4,472O0O There nothing in the his
tory OF 1.-The world that equals in interest the
private life revealed by this fact aesng at once tn,
herosm, the scEdenia and the dutif affection Of III,
Irish Catholic peopo."-Naf. ItL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-09
Clerk Of Court Appeals, at Rich
January 9Th, 1864.

PETITIONS.
OF sundry citizens Of the county OF Fairfax asking for
the passage of law for the suppression OF ntempeance
similar TO that known the Maine Liquor law, pre-.
sented by Mr.. THcuAs.
OF citizens OF Mason county requesting the passage of
a law, authorizing poll TO be opened aud n 10 be
taken io aud against license for the sale ardent spirits
ia the State Of Virginia, by Mr. Hall.
OF snndry citizens Of Culpcper praying for the passage
OF law for the protection Of sheep from dogs, by Mr.
Si.ACKELFOED.
or Martha II. Cale,t aud remembrance of VIM r.
Vaughn
TIE President appointed Mcssrs MARTIN and SAUNDERS
committee to examine the affairs Of the Bank Of the Old
Dominion.
bill To amend the charter Of the Gloomy Manor Turn.
pike company was passed.
The bill authorizing the Board Of Public Works 10 sub.
scrb on behalf Of the State the Orange and Alexan-
dria RAILROAD company nine hundred thousand dollars be-
ing three bs OF the increased capital stock of said com.
pnny, vas rejected by vote Of ayes 49, noes 20.
Mr. THOMAS moved the reconsideration Of said bill
After considerable discussion thereon the motion for re
consideration sustained, by Of ayes 30 noes
H. The bill then laid upon the table aud made the
order Of the day for January 18th.
BILLS REPORTED.
To incorporate the Rockingham Savings Bank at Iar-
/ rsonburg
Providing for Of the land throughout the
| Commonwealth
| Prescribing the mode Of mixing :le county levy.
Authorizing the Common Council Of the town Of Iiler
y in the county Of Bedford TO the n ofsad county