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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20
The Guano Question.

Mr.. Card, in letter to the London Times,
furnishes the following details
A correspondent for whom can vouch,
writes to me as follows: "We had information
by the last mail Of the very best description,
and Of private nature, that the French engi-
neer, who was employed by that. government
to survey the islands, gave in his report at
$4,000, 900 toss.n The Peruvian government
declared the result Of their last survey at
5000, 900 tons on the three islands. Admiral
Moresby gives 100000. Neither the French
nor English government has any interest in
binding the public; SO that we shall probably
be more safe to take the estimates their officers
have given, and throw the Peruvian estimates
out Of consideration. The mean of the French
and English estimates gives l0,3O0,OOO tons as
still remaining on the three islands. But these
are not the only guano deposits on the coasts
there are many other deposits known to exist;
the rock in latitude 2lo, called Pavilion de
Plea is estimated to contain about 10000 tons,
and from it the first cargo Of Peruvian guano
was taken, though soon abandoned in favor
of the Chincha islands, owing to the greater
facilities for shipment, as well as the extent of
deposit at the latter. Then there are the Lo-
bos and other islands, on which, from informa-
ton laid before Parliament, there appears to be
altogether about s,50O,OOO tons. This gives a
total of l8,800,000 tons still remaining on the
coasts of Peru.
Now let us look at our annual consumption.
In the ten years to 1852, the entire quantity of
guano of all kinds imported was l,0l0,928
tons. But during the three years the consump-
ton of Peruvian guano has. considerably in
creased. The average annual importation into
this country for these three years has been
l63,276 tons, and q, ,l5l tons to other coun-
tries; or say 200,0 900 tons altogether; at which
rate the Chincha islands would last fifty years
yet. If we add the other deposits on the Peru
Wan coast as above mentioned, we have sup
ply, at the present rate of consumption, for the
next ninety to one hundred years to come.
But suppose the trade were opened, and that
the consequence should be an Increase Of fifty
per cent. to the annual export from Peru, there
would still remain thirty-four. years supply
from the Chincha's, and upwards of sixty years
supply from all sources on the Peruvian coast
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HtHEAP Bill Paper and Stationary Of all
" kinds. ieH
Fine Bill Envelopes at 81 a thousand II
Fine Letter and Foolscap Paper at 81 25 and
81 so a ream. 7tt& a
Fine Steel Pens at SO cents box, containing
gross.
Ledgers, Journals, Day Books Pass Books, and
Blank Books, of all sizes and quality a, very low
prices at TAYLOR & MAURY'S ~
n Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

nORTE MONAIES IN PEARL, IVORY,
i Leather, Silk, and Velvet, for sale very cheap
at LAMMOND'S, 7th ST.
Dec 20-a (m) J &.
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poors AND sHOEs.-We would call the

attention Of the pubic TO our large and we-sc-
lected stock OF Boots and Shoes, embracing every
variety usually kept in well ordered shoe store,
which we are determined to sell low for cash or 10
known punctuai customers.
GEO. BURNS & BRO,
Penn av. bet. 9th and 10th sts and ~ and 9th sts
Jan 4--eo2w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

FRENCH S. EVANS, HAMILTON q. FAINT,
Late chief clerk, Pension ofice. Missouri.
EVANS & FAINT,
Pennsylvania Ayenue, befreen 43 and 6th streets
under Whttehmras Daguerrean rooms,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Exchange and Land Warrant Dealers.
Uncurrcnt Money Bonght.
Advances made ON good Claims.
Mr. Evans will give prompt attention to claims
for pensions, bounty land, back and extra pay,
sailors claims, &c. before the Executive Depart
ments.
They especially solicit the prosecution Of re-
jected and suspended revolutionary claims.
Persons from distance, sending us warrants,
may rely upon receiving the highest market price
and prompt remittances.
All land warrants sold by us will be guaranteed
Refer TO members of Congress- and officers ol
the government generally.
Jan 7--5teod
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John s. GALLAHER.

Late Third auditor OF the Treasury,
MILL attend to claims before Congress or the
w Departments His familiarity with the
ooutine of business will enable him to be useful
TO claimants. Dec 2-eo1m.
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nLAYING CARDS, Backgammon boards,
checker men, tivoh boards, roulettes, and
children's games, for sale at
Dee. 33e LAMMoND'S, Hh st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. E. Groux,
lV native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classf-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue south side, between 9th
and Hh streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent al that place.
Sen 21-dtf -,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

TNHE VALLEY OF THE AMAZON
IL Exploration of the Valley Of the Amazon
BY Lieutenant VIM. Lewis Herndon, Unite
States navy. With maps and plates at
TAYLOR g. MAURY
Jan F--S Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

MUSTER ROLLS.-Mustcr rolls of the
Nl Virginia Militia in the war of 1912, being a
supplement to the pay rolls finished and dupli-
Gated in 1851, copied from rolls in the Auditors
Office at Richmond. This supplement contains
companies and parts of companies which werc
omitted in the printed pay rolls. On sale at
&&. TAYLOR 6s MAURY'S
Dec. 29--tf. Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

NEW MUSIC, PIANOS, &c.
WE have this week published the !" Star
w Schottische," by G'Schwend and dedicated
to Messrs Wallach Il Hope, of the /" Evening
Star
should not fail TO secure copy. We have also
recently opened five new Pianos, from the estab-
lishment Of Knabe, Gaehle 81 Co., and one from
Firth, Pond & Co., N Y, to all Of which we in
vite the attention Of those in want of frst-rate
instrument, as we are determined 10 sell ut very
low rates.
JOHN F. ELLIS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec Sim. (m)
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MFRS. MOWATT the Great American
Vl Actress.-Autobiography Of An Actress !;
or Eight Years on the Stage. sa
BY ANNA Cora MowATT. 5fs4
Just received at H#y af
i9a . TAYLOR & MAURY,S as
Jan ID Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

NEW VOLUME OF PEREIAR's MA
In TERRA MEDICA.-Pereiar' Meteria
Medica and Therapeutics, Vol. 2, Edited by Joseph
Carson, M. d., just received at TAYLOR &
MAURY'S Bookstore, near 9th street. Jan. Is.
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ga0ms to lft---g0arS, 1t.
MisfkIlaMf1as.

TOHN HI. BUTHMAN, Importer OF and
81 dealer in pure Wines, Brandies, DC, has in
store and offers for sale choice and complete as
sortment of the above-named articles; consisting
Of
The best brands Of Champagne.
Madeira, Sherry, Port, of almost all grades.
Rhine Wines, of great variety
Claret and White Wine, from a low price to the
highest order.
Sparkling and other Burgundy.
ALSO,
Tenerife, Lisbon, Sicily.
Malaga, Frontignac, Maraschino.
Curacao, Anisette, Kirschwasser, Absynthe.
And Of my own preparation
A few dozen Of Blackberry Juice,
And a few dozen of Wild Cherry Brandy, for
medicinal purposes.
Together with stock Of superior genuine Ha-
vana Cigars, and variety Of cheap family Wines
Dec 22-3tif&2if3w.
nARTIEs, BALLS, &c.-Feathers for the
il hair, Flowers, rich sash Ribbon, Fans Gloves,
&c. &c.
s Pearl stick fans, elegantly wrought, with and
without marrabout.
IL Ivory do.
20 Sandal wood do.
"a Red sticks do.
With large assortment Of dark and light wood
Spanish Fans, of the latest Styles just arrived
Feathers for the Hair.
Flowers do. II.
/. Rich Sash Ribbon. @
40 dozen straw and white Kid Gloves (Bajou'..)
40 do dark and black do do.
i.. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store,
Jan l4-3t Under National Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-20

T HE HEARTH-STONE: Thoughts upon
Home: Life in Our Cities, by Samuel Os-
good, author of " Studies in Christian Biography"
aGod With Men, or Footprints Of Providential
Leaders, just received at 7
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th st., Pennsylvania av.
Ian Ii s5.e at f
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
Goufati0naI.
DEPARTMENToFIlAM

1Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday the 10th day Of October, 1853,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for conierring degrees will
be held about the middle of March
X. l.. Bohannan, M. d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w Chamberlayne, nj. D., Prof OF Matera
Medca and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott NJ. d., Lecturer oa Chemistry
and Pharmacy
Chas, Bell Gibson, NJ D., Prof Of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy. ..+
CarerP. Johnson NJ. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David n. Tucker, M. d., Pref of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. PeticoIas, M. d., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triiing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given nj the col
lege iniirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty is al all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
structlon. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence ofthe class; and the students be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual spportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease
ExPENsES.-Matriculation fee, SIS. Professors
fees 500. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, S25 s
laS- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S34 per
week. 4 DAVID III. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-f Dean OF the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
} w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor,

IL under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
iuily call the attention of citizens and strangers
VISITING Washington, 10 his wel-selccted stock OF
french and English cloths cassimeres and vest
ing o. the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty Years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
IN The United States with such advantages az will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as viii give entire satisfaction TO the pur
chasers, and in view Of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty.
style and cheapness. =
An he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit Of othes
can be made pin the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such az oyercoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats and also
pants and vests, which will he sold al much less
price than work made 10 order.
n B. Sole agent for Scots report Of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05

wv in December, LIPpINcoTT, GRAMBo & Cos
new and complete Gazetteer Of the United States
Edited by T. Baldwin and J. Thomas, M. d.
With new and superb map Of the United States,
engraved on steel
The publishers take pleasure in announcing the
completion of this, the most elaborate, compre-
hensive, and perfect Gazetteer Of the United
States that has ever issued from the press. In its
preparation no considerations of expense or labor
have been allowed 10 interfere with work de-
signed to be as perfect as possible ia evoLy de-
partment, and in all Of its detail. Nor have the
successive issues Of other Gazetteers, hurried
through the press to claim the market, tempted
the publishers to offer their book before all the
ample census (of 1S50 and other material in the
hands of the editors were fully digested and accu
rately arranged
pages, or at the most 000 were designed as the
limit Of the book But so vast was the amount of
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
of the editors and their assistants, as well as
through the active efforts Of several thousand COR
respondents in all parts Of the United States the
work has swelled 10 near / 300 pages. The
amount Of new matter which il contains all Of
recent character, is very large, and in many i'm
stances embracing statistics and populations to
1853 This gives il an intrinsic value over every
other work of the kind in existence.
We therefore offer our Gazetteer confidently, as
the only complete and thoroughly reliable Gasef-
teer offho United States yet published.
As above stated, the work is now ready, and
will be published in December, 1853. Price TO
subscribers, SO so; to non-subscribers, 81.
N. B. Those having subscribers for the work
will please forward their orders by the LIST Of De-
cember, to
LIPPINCoTT, GRAMBo & CO.,
Dec 1S--* Publisher, Philadelphia.
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~ Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5D combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of orig-
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OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
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in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions The first of series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
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cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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Andrews Denson, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
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illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
these will be added original contributions and se-
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wood and other distinguished writers the news
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Terms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
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twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
Of the club $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. III Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
9genfies aaS gam 0fIfes.
A GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N.--To
IN Claimants.--FRAN A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties and the
various public offices. He will 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 confr
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in 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
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress orthepublic Of
ices whichnay require the aid ofan agent attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. /. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S--fyd {m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~ ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where eommodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
ban College, II will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school; designed for lay
ing the foundation OF thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June
Terms: SIP so per quarter payable in advance
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent Of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of
weekly hoarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Cum
ton. Esq; L. D. Gale, NJ. d., Of the Patent Offce
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
tessor g. G. .Jewett, OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep Eff ..&. %a@ I.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
MisfEIIane0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me

Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
So Nassau street. New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent 6y Mail to any part cfMe 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 TO their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .ffiy cents a volume.
subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps or bills, at 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 9ritteai. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. SO Nassau street, New York City.
&2- 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.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The In

il ventor DIR. Kdder) of this economical aud
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use OF il will be found fully 25 per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. Ii can be so adjusted as 10
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator viii continue 10 supply the gas al that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the nuctua-
tons OF the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of a more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color Of The ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure al which the gas is consumed. As
an evidence OF its practical utility, il is now in op
Grafton in some of the principal notels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 its value. Il has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel propretors and storekecpers in the city of
Washington and it's vicinity, desirous 10 avail
themselves of-the economiser, can obtain all fur
ther information by calling the subscriber who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store
and will give an illustration of il.
EDWARD NJ. BOTELER.
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
Sa0ks, Statiaasrp, &f.
BOVINE & CO., nth street,

GtOLLINS, BOVINE Il CO., IIth street,
~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notaral presses
cheap.
registers of books for societies, writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases. states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penkniyes, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards. cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
1H and 176 Pearl street, New York
Nov 5-ff
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to commune
cate directly with the editor of the PEopLEs jour
NAI 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 rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, acithout charge, either per-
sonaly at his Office, or by letter To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well as if the party were
present. All 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 of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-x NJ
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-05
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and 176 Pearl street, Neto York.
BOVINE & Co. Importers q

HOLLINS. BOVINE q CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering of the largest and best Sc
ected stocks TO the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet and folio
post; flat cap DENY, medium royal, sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers; plain, EN-
bossed and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders and steel
pens, cutlery, &c. with an endless assortment OF
stationers' goods, and envelopes of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
1lth 81 DOORS north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1yx (m)