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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
TlisrfIIanfnns.
TLEGANT FURNITURE.-The unde

TLEGANT FURNITURE.-The UNDER
I signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
completes stock Of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted to the fancy and ne
cessities Of all classee of purchasers. The work
fashon and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public 10 visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement TO an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction TO all who
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 it will be found nvalu-
able WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 4-d1y
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
MisfeIIanf0ns.
JEwELRY AT THE NEW

NEW JEW ELRY AT TIL T. NEW
IN store.-H. o. Hood has just received an ad-
ditionaI stock of fine ercel,y and Watches, direct
from the manufacturers, together with variety
of Speetacies and other goods, which he is selling
at New York city prices, and from 15 TO 20 per
cent lower than goods of the same quality can
be purchased for elsewhere in this section OF
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 Al and 9th streets.
N. b. Watch repairing in all its branches, neat
executed, and with dispatch by
Jan loft w. w. .HOLLINGSWORTH.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
I1ITTo,s DAILY BIBLE ILLUsTRA-

IN tiens, now complete.
Apostles and Early Church, just issued. 81.
The Eternal Day, by Rev. Horatio Bonar, so
cents.
Africa and America Described, by the author OF
Peep Of Day, rs cents.
Remarkable Examples of Moral Recovery.
Jays Morning and Evening Exercises, new
edition in fine large type VOL, 81.
Thoughts on tne Death Of Little Children, so
ccents. GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,,
Apr 5 Sevehih street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
CAZETEER OF THE UNITED

W States.--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States giving full and comprehen-
sive view Of the pressni condition, industry, and
resources Of the American Confederacy, enbrac-
ing also important typographical and historical IN
gcther with the results Of the census of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1853
byThomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, ID. d.
NJ B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
the kind and presents large amount of new and
valuable matter unattainabe in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
tion 10 1853. obtained since the census was taken
This gives il inestimable value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at r. FARNHAMS,
Corner Of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 2S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

TDWARD C. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
~ and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
aWashngton Club" 'sprefata," and Gel Siglo XIX"
Cigars 10 which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion of dealers and others. jan 3l-tf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
rI,HE pIsEAsEs OF THE HEART ana

TTNHE DISEASES VF The HEANI anu
III the Aorta. by William Stokes.
The Poe,ica Works Of William ii. G. Hosmer
Lectures on the Apocalypse, by DR.. Cumming.
The Sepulchres of the Departed, by the Rev.
F. r.. Anspack, A. M
Godey's Lady's Book, for April
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Mar 90 Bookstore, near 9th Is.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeJ ior the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, rallroao, sovcrhmeh''
State, and city securities bought and Sold
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2i--dtf EMANUEL 10. HAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
roR THE SPRING TRADE.-steyens

II Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ele-
CANT and seasonable goods, just imported and OF
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment Of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery Canes, Umbrellas, Perlumery,
Linen Cambria 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 OF
making their purchases from at the lowest
prices. SLEVENSS
Mari Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
dgsnriss AMI gah @diess.
V,HE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FOR

VNHE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FOR
u renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots or other property. Non-residents and
those who may choose 10 employ him will find il
greatly 10 their advantage do so, he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him TO keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted to him. Not wishing TO trouble
the public with along list Of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt VIM. A. 7. Maddox, U. 8. NJ.
John w. Maury Mayor of Washington
Office on H street. between Sth and 9th streets,
north of the aten office.
JAMES TOWLES
N. B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-eot
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
------r-=z=, NEW ARRANGEMENT

At3& 3&GSsrssa On and after Monday, April g.
1854 daily mail trains will be run over this road,
aErceably to the following arrangement:
" Al train from Alexandria TO Gordonsvlle and
intermediate stations will leave the depot, corner
Of Duke ana Henry streets, at u o'clock, a. M,
on the arrival of the coaches from Washington, ar
irving at GordonsvilIe at lii o'clock, connecting
at that point with the trains the Virginia Cen-
tral road 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staun
ton thus allowing passengers TO pass over that
road without delay.
train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in
termedate stations will leave Gor6onsville at a
quarter before 12 o'clock, on the arrival of the
on the Virginia Central road arriving at Alexan
dra at quarter before o'clock, thus allowing
ample time to connect with the train leaving
Washington for the north. 4.a
A tram from Alexandria to Warrenton and in
termediate stations will leave Alexandria daily
Sundays excepted at quarter before o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Warrenton at d o'clock, p m
On Sundays will leave at u o'clock, a. m.
train from Warrenton to Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
arriving in Alexandra at 10 o'clock, a. M,
On Sunday will leave at II o'clock. p. m.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Warrenlon 10
Gordonsvile. ..................... 90
... Charlottesville. ......... ....... s 10
Staunfon ...................... 4u
~Lynchburg.. ..................... 70
NLurly ......... .'........... 20
*New Market ................... 90
*Passengers for Lynchburg, Luray, and New
Market will take the train leaving Alexandria al
Saturdays.
Freight trains are running daily, Sunday ex-
cepted, Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Apr 6--tf Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

SUPERIOR C GUITARS, (Martin's aud
~ Firth, Hall ds Co's,) and. fresh lot of Italian
Strings, for sale by w. G. .ZANTZlNGER,
:. Stationers Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
Mar 15-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.

TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
DIDDER,s GAS REGULATOR.-E. M.
II BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown respectfully calls the attention oflhe
consumers of gas TO the following certificates
This article can be seen at G. W. Boteler's store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be left. Also at
J. Buckley 6y Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
WASHINGTON March IA, 1854.
We have had Kdders Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending 1t 10 the gas con-
suming public as accomplishing perfectlythe ends
for which it was designed. II regulates the hurn-
ing Of the gas and with as good light saves us
a handsome percentage upon our monthly bills
R. b. HALL, 7h street, near i
T. G. MCINTYRE, corner 7th and sts.
WASHINGTON, March, ID, 1854.
have been using Kidder's Gas Regulators in
nv billiard rooms al the northeast of Penn
sylyana avenue and Thirteenth street, and also
in nv house. next door 10 the Union printing Of
Hce. The Regulators operate finely, and in point
of economy have saved by it al least twenty-five
per cent. on the quantity Of gas consumed.
G. w. FLINT.
GApsBY's HoTELr October 81, 1853.
have been using Kidders Regulator in my no.
tel for the last six weeks, and during that time
am confident have saved in money twenty-five
per cent. over the amount paid for the same time
last year, and believe my light is quite as good as
before using it, and do feel confident that it is
decided saving to the consumers of gas
W. GApsBY
E. M. bOTELER.
Mar 2s-eod3m INTEL cod 2w.l
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

ENUINE WHATMAN'S DRAWING
VI Papers, imported direct from the manufac
turers, OF all sizes, for sale by
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Staiioners' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
Mar 27-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
GEO. 7. SWAMI,
ATTOR NEY AT LAW,

-" AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
JACKSON, MISS
Practices law in the several State and Federal
Courts held at Jackson and in the Circuit and
Probate Courts of Kinds and the naighborins
Eastern Counties.
Refers to Gov. II. S FooTE, Jackson, Miss; Hon.
R. M. T. HUNTER, OF Va, and Gen. John A. Quit
man, Natchez, Miss. Dec. l0.-law3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

TULLIEN,s MUslC.-The subscriber has
eD lust received further supply of "Jollie's edi
ton of Jullien's Music forthe Million"
w. c. .ZANTZINGER,
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
\ Co-pARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN

IN formed on the LIST instant by the subscribers
Tor the purpose Of conducting the Tailoring busi-
ness in all its various branches in this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish to purchase or
have made Goats, Vests, or Pantaloons Of the
newest and most fashionable style to call at their
place of business. in Mofitts building, east side OF
il street, and near Pennsylvania avenue, pledging
themselves to strive earnestly, and they doubt not
successfully, 10 crafty the taste Of the most fas-
tidous. J. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb 15-dlw&eo3w Late Of New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

4 LEX. DUMAS'S NEW WORK.-TEe
~ Fores,ers, in paper and cloth binding. The
Regents Daughter, seriocomic play. Part 5,
Lord John Russel's Memoirs of Thomas Moore
Putnam for April. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Mar 81 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

EREsH IMPORTATIONS.-J Just Re-
1t celved, choice lot Of Havana Cigars and
Tobacco, of the most exquisite flavor. Connoi-
seurs, therefore, will do well TO give me call and
examine them, G. 8. McELFRESH,
Mar S-lw Under the National Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
NTOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That 1

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That 1
IN have lost Land Warrant Certificate for
l6O acres No. 1929 IN favor of Neri ID. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, benjamin.
Yost Smith and Rosan Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M. Smith deceased, of company Fl, sth
United States Infantry, Mexican war )and which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
81 Co., Of Baltimore. on the 18th October, 1s53 di-
rected 10 " i!iiam p. Williams, esq, Washington,
d, c., and WIS never received. Itis my intention
to apply for duplicate Of this warrant TO the com
missioner Of pensions.
NERt p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
January Oath, 1854. Jan 2S--
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

MOTTO E.-The Copartnership hitherto
IN existing between the subscribers, under the
frm of CORCORAN 81 RIGGS, has been this day
dissolved by mutual consent, and either party will
continue TO sign for the firm in liquidation.
w. w. CORCORAN.
ELISHA RIGGS.
WAsHIHGToN Aprit /, 1854.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

The undersigned have this day formed n
copartnershp under the name of RIGGS q CO.,
for the purpose of continuing the general Banking
business hitherto conducted by their friends,
Messrs. CoRcoRAN sc RIGGS.
GEO. w. RIGGS, JR
A. I. KIECKHOEFER.
WASHINGTON Aprn |, 1854. Apr 1-1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08
Misffllamf0us.

Mrs. GILBERT has three or four va
lyI cant Rooms, suitable for members of Con-
gress on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the gov
ernment greenhouse. Mar 24-3t
HOR RENT, the Commodious Dwelling
House, recently repaired. opposite 10 Cny
Post Office, lately tenanted BY his excellency Mr..
Carvalo. Apply To S. G. BARNEY,
Mar 27-eotf E, between 9th and Th 81.
TSOR RENT, Mt Columbia Place, corner
of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
Office Rooms Nos. A and on second floor; also
the 4th story room, embracing the whole extent o
the building. Apply 10 S. G. Barney, on E, be
tween 9th and 7,h Streets or Mr.. ]. E. Power, No
2, Columbia. Place. Mar 27--eotf
INDIA RUBBER GOODS.-We keep al
i ways on hand general assortment of the
above goods, such coats cloaks, cloths, piano
covers life preservers, and all goods made of this
material. WALL IL STEVENS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 10--3m -
EISK,s AIR-TIGHT METALLIC Burial
Il Cases.--For sale by M. M. WHITE, Unaerta-
ker and Agent near the corner Of Sd st. and Penn
sylvania avenue. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will find it 10 their advantage to call. Two good
hearses, with handsome grey horses, always IN
readiness. These cases can be supplied al thirty
minutes =, notice Feb 26-3m
TyHE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON; BY
Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis New edition.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Mar % Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

March 30-eod6m
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

A MANUAL FOR THE Use OF NO.
~ taries Public, comprising Summary of the
Laws Of Bills Of Exchange 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 Notares Public
and Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. M, OF
the Boston Bar.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Marty Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-08

CENTRAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC.
Y j from the Valley Of the Mississippi TO Califor-
MA: Journal of the Expedition of L. F. Beae,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Farrs Heap from Missouri to California.
in 1853, by Gwnn Harris Heap.
The Wintor Lodge or Vow Fulfilled, an his.
torical novel, the sequel to Simon X. kenton, by
James Weir.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM,
Corner of llth street and Penn. avenue.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
The State Administration

The following truly complementary notice Of
our State Administration is copied from the MI
waukee News, paper that has labored as iduous-
ly in the cause OF Democracy for the last three
years, even to the "bitter end The truth of the
remarks cannot be conlroverted, and are but an
che OF the prevailing sentiment throughout the
State. None but those who receive a support
from the State treasury, or live in expectancy OF
a grab at the spoils of oisice, speak in o'her terms
of the profligacy of State Administration
than those of condemnation. Let the taxpayers
of Wisconsin watch the acts of those who make
and administer the laws, and held them to a strict
accountability for their stewardship. By their
fruits We shall know them, and here is specimen
recorded by of their own organs:
The corruption of the Administration has in
volyed the State in taxation, uuequalled in the
past history of Wisconsin, and inexplgcabe, ex-
cept upon the superstition of fraud The public
money has, too much OF il. gone, like the public
lands TO enrich officials, reward partizan services.
and secure future political advantage for portion
OF the faction IN power The public goose has
been plucked clean; even the pin-eaJhers are
gone and the cormoraufs threaten TO take the skin
OFT OF The helpless aud abused fowl The Treas
ury IS bankrupt; creditors knocking at the
doors, but are frightened away uurequitted by the
caYeInous echo that proceeds from empty vaults
his IS curious condition of affairs for a State
without public debt, with an ample School
Fund with low public salaries, with no extraor-
binary appropriations for works of public i'm
prcveuaent, and with abundant natural resources
Of wealth. But let unofficial and unpampered
democra raise his feeble voice against the wrong
A simple government, economically admins erred
seems TO be no longer part OF the democratic
creed Taxation Is Democracy in Wisconsin, and
the editor who repudiates the ,eo test. and the
farmer who will not kiss the hand of the 1.-THE
gatherers and cry "long live Barstow and the
balance as they wiring their FIVE dollars per head
from every man, woman and child in the State.
will be accommodated from the orthodox DO.
liticai Church by the High Priests, at Monks Hall
10 solemn conclave assembled
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
Tie Russian Pacific Possessions.

Notice has been given TO the T. States bv the
British government. of the intention of the former
to s'eze the Russian possessions on this continent
by rIgnt OF war Some of the English papers are
exceedingly anxious that this design sbold he car.
red INTO execution with the least possible DELAY
One OF them asks "W hat IS to prevent our souad-
ron on tue China station being sent there and
they might Kill two birds with one stone-can-
turing the feet as well as the country. The dis
lance Is about 1900 miles: time for steamers
nine, aud Tor SAILING vessels sixteen days Il Dor
ders on japan, and would give us great facilities
in opening up the trade with that rich and popu-
lous country. We should also take the islands
between Asia and America. The Americans catch
most OF their whales in those seas" The editor
also aGduces other arguments 70 prove, that Great
Britain would not be any the poorer, for an acqui
sition OF the Russian possessions on this continent
"a matter which in our mind still admits of
doubt. as they will be compelled 70 defend the
country If they OWN it-Gai .f6U.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
Re Arrest Of S. II. Booth.

Judge Miller, regardless OF the opinion of the
Supreme Court OF this State has had Mr. Booth
again arrested on the charge OF aiding in the
escape of Glover, Booth rendered as bail gentle
man who offered to Justify 10 much larger
amount than that required, bat it refused by
the Court and Booth was committed to the Jail OF
Milwaukee county. We 90 not know but the
Administration approves the arbitrary course Of
Judge Miller, but Of one thing we are certain
If President Pierce wishes 10 create an antI-Slave
~ sentiment that nothing short of the total abo
iitiou of Slavery will quiet, he cannot accomplish
1t in any other way as soon as by sending into
each State such tools of Slave power as this same
Judge Miller
The following IS Mr., Booths account of his
commitment after giving the process upon which
he was arrested:
"We went with the Marshal 10 the office of the
Clerk Of the District Court, and rendered Dr.
Chas L. Wuuderlv as bail who offered to Justify
all debts and exemptions, the bail required being
bat Two Thousand Dollars, but the Clerk refused
10 receive him as bail, on the ground that he was
my bail before and had surrendered me for the
purpose OF enabling me 10 out writ of IIa-
beas Corpus, lie SAID perhaps his father might
went 10 see Judge Miller, but got no reversal Of
his sons decision. After having taken counsel in
The matter and learning that II was my rigat to
tender the DR.. any responsible citizen. who
could justify TO he amount required, stated to
The CLERK that | again presented Or. Wundesly as
bail. and that ii the Court refused to take him as
bail. il must take the body. Accordingly, this
afternoon, the Marshal waited on me TO the com
mon jail of this County, which freely opened lis
doors To admit me
For no crane and for no offence against the
laws OF this Stale. or OF the United States BAT
by the arbitrary viii of Judge Miller. in defiance
Of the decision ct the Supreme Court of this
State, I am illegally imprisoned And 10 show
It's contempt for the Supreme Court OF this State
the District Court has delayed arresiIng me Tor
nine days. uutll II declared the Act under which
am arr e>ted unconstitutional.
] shalt now try on another writ Of T. lbeaS Cor
pus, Il tie Sgpreme Court viii allow 1t.
5 VI. BOOTH
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Holloieays Pills, a certain Rems7, :
Bilious Connpiaints.-2fr. John DabrvrrrJy.' >"
State-Street, Boston, according to his. own -
slon suffered more than most people from Co..
and frequent bilious attacks, accompanied ,r;.'
d.sordered stomach, and great derangenen+ or :,
system, from which last fall, he was efsc,,. ,-
cured BY taking Holloways Pills. He l..
daughter, nineteen years Of age, who ST,
much from sick headache, and dizziness -. U
also been cured by these justly celebrated p-~
and indeed her health is better than ever it was :
her life