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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

sv While other cities are suffering from
disease and are visited by unusual mortality,
Washington has cause to be thankful for an un-
usual degree of health. Although the heat of
the summer has been almost intolerable, and
apprehensions of cholera have been almost
universally entertained, there have, perhaps,
been fewer cases Of cholera in this city than in
any other Of the same size in the United States.
We have heard of but two during the whole
season that were claimed to resemble, in all
their symptoms, the real Asiatic cholera.
New Orleans, which last summer was really
the city of the Dead and which lost by that
dreadful scourge, the yellow fever, many Of its
most valuable inhabitants, has also been,
during the present summer, unusually healthy.
New York, that great emporium of com,
merce, of population, and of death, makes the
following exhibit of the bills of mortality for
the last week. The Courier and Enquirer
says:
"The official report Of the city inspector OF
last weeks mortality shows an increase of nine
deaths over that of the week previous. The
total number was l,l48. OF this number GA
were under ten years Of age. There were 302
deaths from cholera, being an increase Of 81
over the former week. The report gives 20
deaths Of diarrhea, 65 Of disentery, L Of in
fammation of the bowels, and IL Of debility.
Consumption carried off 48, marasmus IS,
bronchitis 5, congestion Of the brain IA, dropsy
in the head 40, inflammation Of the brain 10,
typhus fever 10, and cholera morbus 80. The
children suffer terribly this season. There
were deaths Of convulsions IS, cholera infan-
tum l49, croup'7, teething IA, and measles IL.
26 cases of still. born, and 9 premature births
are reported. From external causes died OF
casualties, IL were drowned, murdered,
suicides One hundred and ffty-nine died in
the public institutions during the week. OF
the whole number 707 were natives Of the
United States, 23s Of Ireland, l27 of Germany,
35 Of England, and the balance of various
other countries.
"There were $50 interments in the Calvary
cemetery, and Ito Of this number were Of per.
sons who had died Of cholera. There SO deaths
on Wards island from the same disease"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
New Orleans Markets.

New ORLEANS, Augua i.-Cotton-sales OF
three days 1000 bales; sales for the week 5000
bales. The market is dull with declining ten
dency, especially for fair qualities. N. O. mid
ding, Sl@Ss. The receipts of cotton for the
board, $4,000 bales. Flour is unchanged with
sales at Sc 75Gs7 for Ohio. Corn is dull, at $50
CO. Pork is unchanged-sales of mess, at sl2G
IL IS Rice is firm at SIS IS. Cofee-sales Of
Rio at 9a@10i
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NEW BOOKs.-The Plurality Of Worlds,
IN with an introduction, by Edward Hitchcock,

NEW BOOkS.-The Plurality Of Worlds
IN with an introduction, by Edward Hitchcock,
ID. d.
Rambles in Brazil, or a Peep at the Aztecs, with
a map and illustrations.
The Religion Of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
Keyscr.
The Catacombs Of Rome, as illustrating the
Church Of the Three First Centuries, by Rev w.
Ingraham Kip.
Uncle Jerrys Letters to Young Mothers, CON-
piled by Ann E. Porter.
The Eternal Day, by II. Bonsr, ID. ID.
Discourses and Sayings of our Lord Jesus
Christ, illustrated in a series Of expostions, by
John Brown, d. ID.
The Church before the Flood, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. ID.
i Theological Essays, by Frederick Denson Man.
rice, M. A., with new preface and other sddi-
tons.
The Sepuchres OF our Departed, by f. r. Ans,
pctch, A. M, Hagerstown Md
The History o6ihe French Protestant Refugees.
from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes 10 our
own days, by Charles Weiss. Translated bv
Henry William Helbert, with an appendix bv =
descendant Of the Hugueuots, in two vols.
For sale at the bookstore Of
o,,, R. FAp.NHAM,
M.r, VI Nv" 'rse' lad Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
SCHOOL In FAUQUIER.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEP
- TENDER, | shall open BOARDING SCHOOL
Fauauier County. Va

Benvenae, Fauquier County, Va.
Three and half miles from Rectortown, depot
on the Manassas Gap railroad. and five miles from
Mddleburg, Loudoun county. The subjects taught
in the school will be all the branches OF an Eng
lish education, Mathematics, Ancient Languages,
French, Spanish, Chemistry, and Natural Philoso
ply. Those who expect to complete their educa-
ton at our University, may be thoroughly prepared
10 enter any class they choose in that Institution
The expenses Of a whole session Of ten months
for board, tuition, fuel lights, &c, will be two
hundred dollars, payable, one-halfln ADVANCE and
the other the first of February. If pupil remain
with me for less time than five months, he will
be charged at the rate Of s25 per month.
The location which | have selected is worry
healthy and very accessible. My object is TO cs-
tablish permanent school, and hope 10 succeed,
by using all the proper means within my power TO
secure the comfort, happiness, and Improvement
Of my pupils and the satisfaction Of their parents
or guardians. have had several years expert
ence as Teacher in the school OF Mr.. frankie
Minor, of Albemare, and those who wish TO learn
Of my qualifications are referred 10 him for iafcr-
nation, and also 10 the following gentlemen The
Faculty Of the University, Colonel II. B. Powell,
and General Asa Rogers, OF Loudoun, and Judge
Tyler and Colonel Lloyd holland, of Fauquier
DD-My Post Office is Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Virginia.
July 9-tf wILLoUGHBY w TEBBS.
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Destructive Fire.

New ORLEANS, August AT noon, to-day, a
FIRE commenced on Tchoupitoulas street, and
spread rapidly along Fouche, Lafayette, and Maya
zine streets, destroying many warehouses and
large quantity Of provisions and naval stores. The
principal losers are Messrs. Converse & Co., w.
). Wright, and E. ]. Hart, mostly insured. Loss
estimated at 500, 900.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
EOREST HOUSE Budd's Lake, on
LN SchnnleN,s Mounfa in.-This honae 10 Lii,


ate on Schooley's Mountain, in the county Of Nor
ris, New Jersey, three miles from the STAN
hope Station Of the Morris and Essex Railroad
and eight miles from Schooleys Mountain Springs
Its situation for forest shade and beautiful scenery
is believed TO be one Of the most desirable in this
State. II stands on the shore Of large lake of
pure, clear cold water, which furnishes good fish
ing and pleasant bathing, rowing and sailing. All
means OF amusement usually found at fashionable
watering places have been provided.
The house has been furnished only one wear,
and is large enough TO comfortably accommodate
at least eighty guests, and has been newly and
thoroughly furnished.
Ample and suitable provision for horses and car
riages have also been made. There is daily mail
from New York to Sianhope the nearest post
Office. Guests 10 this house, via the Morris and
Essex Railroad, will leave the Railroad at Stan
hope.
The proprietors being determined TO spare
exertions or expense which conduce to the
comfort and satisfaction OF their guests, respect
fully solicit share Of public patronage.
Budd's Lake, N. j., May II, 1854.
July Elm J. VI. SHARP 81 co.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

Washington National Monument The sum
Of nine hundred and sixty-eight dollars was yes
terday received at the Monument Office, as a con-
tribution towards the erection Of the column 10
Washington the joint contribution OF the men,
bers of the California legislature T; or, one days
pay Of that body.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

As- Special Noticc.-HENRY's INvIG0RATING
C0RDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prostraton genital
debility affections &c. &c fully described In
another column OF this paper TO which the reader IL
ferred 81 per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for S.
$40 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the genuine.
Prepared only by 8. y. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country and by
w. ii. GILMAN, Washington, D. O.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL a STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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pay- The streets of washington look deserte

nd5- The streets Washington look deserted
since the adjournment of Congress. But few
members have remained Nor is it alone the
departure of the members that has given to
Washington its deserted and forlorn appear.
ance. In the wake of Congress there always
follows small feet of lobby members and visi-
tors, male and female, who not only come, but
60 when Congress adjourns. To-day, the sight
of member Of Congress is rarity. The few
who remain have been detained by business,
and they no doubt feel anxious to return to
their homes
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

Capitol Extension.-The work on the add.
ton to the Capitol is progressing finely. About
four hundred mechanics and laborers are now
employed upon il, together with upwards of one
hundred and twenty marble-dressers There is a
steam-engne in the north wing for the purpose OF
hosting bricks, and likewise one in the south
wing for a similar service, and for mixing and
erected
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

The Collections of the Exploring Expedi-
by an act of Congress, been placed under the care
and management Of the Commissioner Of Patents,
who has been authorized TO employ one principal
keeper of the collections, at an annual salary Of
5000; one assistant keeper, $3.50; one night
Waterman, 5000; and two laborers, at an annual
salary, each Of 1866
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
at his house II, between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or to Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
fAlexandria Sentinell
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Marine Disaster.

BosToN. august S-The steamer Governor
from Portland for ST. Johns, ran into and sunk the
schooner Lady Arabea, on Saturday, during a
dense fog off Cranberry isle. Two seamen were
drowned in the schooner. The steamer is consid-
erably damaged.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Gilman,. Hair Dye bias made lis appearance

Gilman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much 10 the qualification of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows Of all imaginable colors, and
in five minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by q lustrous black, obtained by using GILSASs
DYE.--NoyfoH Bsrsld.
For sale by z. d. GnxAs, Chemist,
Washtsefoa Cay
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
The Steamer Admiral.

EAsTPoRT, august s.-The steamer Admiral
which went ashore week before last, got off to-
day, and was towed 10 port. A large hole was
found in her bottom, which can be repaired. The
machinery is but little injured.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Know Nothing Victory.

CINCINNATI, august Son Monday last an
election took place in Boone county, Kentucky
opposite this city, when the Know Nothings
elected their candidate by 500 majority.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
!, LANE COMMUNICATIONS

IT. LAKE ONTARIO.-Daily Line
1ff.l::ss7sS of Steamers from Rochester TO CO.
bourg, Port Hope, Darlington, Toronto, and Ham
ilton. The steamers Princess Royal and Admiral
leaves Rochester every morning at nine o'clock,
Sundays excepted,) on the arrival Of the morning
train of cars from Albany and New York, for the
above ports.
For freight orpassage, apply at the Office Of the
Peoples line of steamboats,, foot of Courtand
street, or TO
G. B. BENJAMIN, No Coeuties Slip.
GEO. DARLING, Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
The Texas Indians.

New ORLEANS, august Slater dates from
Texas report several skirmishes with The Indians.
Agent Dodge was holding talk with the Maria
woes, at Santa Fe, accompanied by great cere-
monies. Nothing definite had been done.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

NEBRASKA The editor of the Council Bluffs
Qowa) Bugle has recently made a three days trip
into Nebraska. He says he saw i elk, 37turkeys,
l3 deer, 3 wolves, and wild ducks plenty found
aplenty of the finest raspberries and strawberries
he has ever seen, and caught some fish. He
speaks Of new town called Omaha, at which a
weekly democratic paper is soon TO be issued.
The streets are all laid out 100 feet wide and al
leys through each block 20 feet wide a large
square of nearly 10 acres upon central and CON-
handing eminence, is laid out for capitol square
The lots contain about fourth Of an acre each.
and farther out they are five and ten acres. There
FIVE six houses, mostly frame, already erect
ed, and many more in progress. There is to be a
commodious and elegant brick house erected i'm
mediately for the convenience Of the territorial
Legislature.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

Centre Market = Yesterday; peaches, per
peck, from rs cents to 81; potatoes, so cents to-
matocs, from 20 to so cents, according TO quality
Lima beans, 90 cents quart corn, from l6 to 20
cents dozen; eggs. 20 cents a dozen; butter
roll, rs cents pound; print, 37i cents beef best
cuts, 12i cents pound.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

and in this vessel, recently destroyed Grey
town. Commander Hollins has been forty
years and six months in the navy. He has
been sixteen years at sea, about ten on duty
ashore, and fourteen years unemployed"
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROM

=
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTI,t
CHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ THE only Railroad Route from tie Loper
Mississippi to tie atlantic,
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsi
sT- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
G1Eafzfss7 the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat at
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
. CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at 5.3O p m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex-
cepted) at 8 p M, in time for the evening trains
east
This line via Chicago and Mississippi Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis to points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well az
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Virden Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hilsboro', Wavery,
Danve, Terre-Haule. Pekn and Piona and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Gs- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST Louis.
&- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termediate places be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads
E. HEATING, Sup't c. 81 M. r. r.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
A Dentist in Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, August S.--A fashionable city
dentist is before the mayor, this morning. charged
with vile practices upon lady patients while under
the effects Of chloriform The testimony was
strong, and he was held in two thousand dollars
bail
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
The Nicaragua Dificulty.

New YORK, August s.--The Herald, this morn
ing, reiterates its statement that San Juan had
been placed under martial law, and publishes the
proclamation issaed by the British commander,
Captain Jolley, TO that effect.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
The Rotunda.-We

The Rotunda-We learn that the presiding
officers the two houses of Congress have di-
rected the Commissioner Of Public Buildings TO
have the objects exhibited on private account in
the rotundo Of the Capitol removed. Too fire.
quently, miserable daubs are there set up for fin.
ishsd paintings, and even articles Of machinery are
sometimes in full operation, for the benefit of the
several proprietors. The use the rotunda for a
common showroom, without proper dscrimIna
ton, is evil, which, glad to be informed,
will now be abated
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Droughth Down East.

BosToN, august s.-There is a severe droughth
in portions OF Vermont and New Hampshire.
There has been no rain since June, and the crops
greatly injured.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Authorization

BosToN, august Ex-Governor Kent, Of
Maine, and 900 others, have issued call for an
ant-Nebraska convention, to be held at Bangor, on
Thursday next.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Canadian Elections.

TORONTO, August s.-Tbs Upper Canada cleo
ton returns are complete, and show that the minis
tiers will be sustained in the new parliament.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
Deaths and Illness.

BosroN, August s.-Mrs. Chaplin, mother Of the
Rev. E. Chaplin, OF New York, died this morning.
Rev Dr. Woods, Of Andover, is SICK without
hopes OF recovery
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
End Of a Strike.

BosroN, August S.-The strike among the me-
chancs at the Charlestown navy yard. has ended
they having returned TO work at the old prices
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
YotaI anO 9ersomaI.

Appropriations for the District.-The ac
for the civil and diplomatic expenses OF the gov
eminent for the year ending June 80, 1854. con
tains the following items:
For support, care, and medical treatment O
eighteen transient paupers, medical and surgica
patients, in Washington Infirmary, $4,000.
For purchase Of trees and tree-boxes, to re-
place, where necessary, such as have been planted
by the United States, and the repair of pavements
in front ofthe public grounds, $4,000.
For the Capitol extension, S750000.
For completing the bridge over the Potomac
river, near the Little Falls, $4,000.
For completing the improvement of Maryland
avenue, from Seventh street to the Potomac river,
$4,000.
For completing the Improvement Of Pennsylva-
MIA avenue west of Seventeenth street, $4,000.
To reimburse the expenditure made by the
Commissioner of Public Buildings for the repair
of the Potomac bridge when injured by fire. 81, 500.
For continuing the repair Of the two bridges
across the Eastern Branch ofthe Potomac, 81 900
For completing the west wing of the Patent or
fee building, 100000;
For altering the streets and repairing in front OF
the east wing ofthe Patent Office, putting up iron
ratings, tagging footway, putting in order yards,
painting new saloons of the Patent Office in fresco,
Sl4250
For iron railing and tagging in front of the old
portion Of the Patent Office building for altering
the windows in the rear and dressing of the
granite, to make it conform to the front, and for
private stairway in the building, $3.50.
For charging the culverts, and openings in the
same, across Pennsylvania avenue, TO prevent
overflow Of the avenue, 81 900; and
For public reservation Number Two and La
fayette Square, $4,000.
For continuing the aqueduct to supply the cities
Of Washington and Georgetown with water from
the Great Falls Of the Potomac, O0OO,00O
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09

WONDERFUL PRESERVATION OF LIFE.-The re-
cent collision between the ships Trade Wind and
Olympus AT sea- resulting in the loss Of both YES
sels will long hold prominent place in the annals
OF shipwrecks and disasters. A Liverpool date of
the l7th, says that the American ship Empire,
from New York, arrived that day at Liverpool,
reported having fallen in with the foremost Of the
Trade Wind, Ion. IS deg. west, with one man on
il, who had been in that position for six days. His
sole nutriment during that period consisted Of a
small piece of tobacco. Upon discovering him, a
boat wus lowered from the Empire, and put to-
wards the wreck, when the man swan off TO her
The rescued man reported that two others who had
taken refuge on the foremast with him, had died
from exhaustion and exposure.
IN CHARIOT RACE at the New York Hippo
drome, fine grey horse got entangled in a chariot
wheel, and his hind foot was completely torn
from the fetlock join, and hung only by the skin.
He was obliged TO be killed.
MINERAL DrscovERIEs.-The Abingdon (va)
Democrat says: We have been shown specimens
Of "copper" taken from the side of Clinch mounta ain
in Tazewell county, which indicate large Yields TO
the miner In some cases il is intermixed with
silver.
We have likewise been shown specimens Of
gold discovered on Sandy Creek, in Virginia, about
four miles from the courthouse.
LIBERATED SLAvEs.-About 40 liberated slaves
from Virginia, hearty, healthy, and happy in APP
pearance, arrived a few days ago at Chambers.
burg, Pennsylvania. They travelled there in
wagons drawn by fine horses, which had been
furnished them for their transportation to free
State. These negroes were liberated by gentle
man and his daughter, residing in Berkshire coun-
y, Virgins.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
SERVANT. TO DO

w plain cooking and work for small family.
Wages liberal; certificates required A white
person or slave preferred. Inquire at this Office.
Aup 4
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

A REMARKABLE CRcUMs TANcE.-The Albany
atlas relates that on Wednesday evening last, in
that city, man by the name of Ryther died, as
was supposed, Of cholera. The body was pre-
pared for the grave, but, as the physician stood
by the corpse, he though he detected movement
in one of the hands Of the deceased
"He Immediately remarked that the sense OF
hearing was always the last which left the body,
and he would soon ascertain if the man was still
alive. He then took one of his hands in his own
and said: 'Ryther, if you can hear me- and can
not speak, answer by pressing my hand This
was promptly responded to by very distinct pres
sure, felt by the physician, and seen by others,
and it was repeated. Resuscitation, however,
was Of course impossible"