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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

NJ EW SPRING GOODS.-P. II. Browning
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks TO Senators and members OF the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully soliciis
their attention, as well citizens and strangers
generally, 10 his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment Of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Festings in great varieties. have not in any
previous season been well prepared TO offer 10
the closest buyers such inducements 10 call and
examine my stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashion,
for the District.
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality OF
my ewn make, which will be seld on the most
reasonable terms
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
JULES BON NET,
NEWSPAPER ADVERTIsINe OFFICE,

NM WbFAFEH ADNEKTIBING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK
A EMBELLISHMENTS RECEIVED FOR
IA all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
given. Oct lit
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EXCEIsIoR: HELPS TO PROGRESS

IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. d., Of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominaIly young Mems Magazine,
Il will be a main effort Of the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that heaIthful stimulus and
the aids TO Improvements, which many Of them are
now so anxious 10 secure. raW
The editor has secured the assistance OF many
able and sxcellect contributors, and every effort
viii he made 10 render the work worthy the pat
ronage and suppor ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
May 10 Seventh street.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

4 Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO csmmuni-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES JouR-
NAL, 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 OF inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, so1thosa 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 a patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just as well as if the party were
present. AL 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 nven-
ton 10 always necessary. In size il should not
exceed ono cubic foot ite W ~ niqi .,as4
MRN ALFRED E. BEACH, sss
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, DC.
: No. SO Nassau street, New York u
Nov 23--# i,lu saa auN aYHnlt T
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
NEW WORK BY HENRY. ROGERS,

N author Of the Eclipse of Faith entitled A
Defence the Eclipse of Faith, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder 10 Professor Newman's Reply p
and, in order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply 10 the Eclipse Of Faith, y
by F. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ" -4a
For sale by GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
May l9-3t Seventh street.
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CARD.
To The Ladies Of Washington, GeOrgaovn, Aler.
GndrIG. &c.

ENKT w EIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
III children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran a.
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS
slippers, &c, made 10 order by III. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French gaiter materials
and in the la,est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as" slop-shop shoes being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted 10
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me
call, and examine for themselves.
@. WEIRMAN,
18th street, lust above Corcoran a. RigRs's
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
AlisffIIanE0as.
d UssIA AS 1T Is, by COUNT DE GU

n
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul, jr., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
aud private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE,
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with Illustrations
from original designs, in 2 vols. or
THE CHURCH, in series of Discourses by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor Of Christ Church, Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
Of Charles /, 10 the death of Cromwell by M. 6.
Guizot, translated by a.. r.. Scoble, in 2 vols. ~
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST.
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation Of the Edict
Of Nantes to our own days, by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte, in 2
vols re fsfs ~ Al ffls ~
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming, ID. d. 4is"a Z. ,22aA72 ~ lyiaisia 8af
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum
ming, d. D. E
Just published and received at the bookstore of
pa g9PUf {lsyt'rf r. FARNHAM, 9H
Apr Is Corner Of 18th st, and Penn. av,
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liz piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lS49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing The pay 10 Of
fcers Of the line and the staff of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and Of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 17s0; under
other resolutions, to officers, 10 officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
Communication pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names ofthe officers
of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served TO The end of the war, and acquired
the right of Communication pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price Sl sent postage free to any part the Uni
ted States. For sale at , a44g4,t y a..rs
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Ii Near Ninth street
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, Gtstaarauts, goarAing Yuasts.
TERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY's

u Portfolio, second series.
Life in Abyssinia, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. X. Ell.
lott
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
ophus Thompson, M D., F. r. s.
Alone, by Marion Harland
Theological Essays, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincy.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
]. NJ Nystrom, G. L.
Chemistry Of Common Lie, No. 2, by Johnston.
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
May 3l--3t Bookstore, near 9th 81,
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A POCALYPTIC sKETCHEs.-lI

IA on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. D.; rs cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
]. Cumming, ID. D.; rs cents. 81 u 40 y aeJeaey
3 School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore Of slsllsnsa
,gt sao;nan9 GRAY g. iRALLANTYNE,g
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
tt4 Arr ftittgitt Jti $500 .--tFt5fse AtRA tSa+
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
MEDIC IL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-

WI 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 comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
r. L. Bohannan, M. d., Prof OF Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, M. D., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, M. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy. r
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof Of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
CsrerP. Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstration OF
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trihing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
Iege infrmary and Richmond aims house. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control Of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
structon. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual opportu-
diagnosis, and treatment of disease. "a
ExPENsEs.--M Naturalization fee, s.. Professors
fees 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S23. I'D. rF ~ f- .fs,
mr. The price Of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually So or s3f per
week. DAVID ii. TUCKER, M. ID,
Sep 29--tf nsls.f Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
TANNY FERNS NEW BoOK.-seco

DANNY FERNS NEW BOOK.--second
II series Of Fern Leaves, composed Of entirely
new matter. This second offering Of her Leaves
IL decidedly superior to anything which has YET
issued from her spirited pen.
4 Lady Bulwer's new book, Behind the Scene.
This work is very brilliant and wonderful ability il
displayed in almost every page. paf iaH NJ
The Dodd Family, one OF Levers funniest speci-
mems OF inimitable humor and satire.
Graham's Magazines for June.
All the New Books and Magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale At
.s JOE SHILLINGTONS Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner AZ street and Penn.
, May 30-3t avenue.
CHECK BOOKS ON THE BANK OF
" the Metropolis, Bank Of Washington, and
Patriotic Bank Blank Notes and Bills Of Exchange,
for sale by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Statoners' Hail. adjoining Irving Hotel
May 24-3tf
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT sHII.-
IN LINGTONS Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author Of
Charles OMalley.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer Lytton
The Lamplghter, one Of the most fascinating
books ever written. r ta i,..
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tionery line for sale at
JOE sHILLINGToN's
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner ~
May 23--3t street and Pa. avenue.
TRIAL OF MATT. II. wARD.-FuIl and
IL authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
onthe occasion, and the Reply Of Alfred Allen,
Esq, Attorney for the Commonwealth.
The Religion Of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
keyser, Professor Of History in the University OF
Norway
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and for sale at
ta TAYLOR a. MAURYS
May % Bookstore, near 9th st
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
MANTLEs.-Marble work.

MARBLE MANTLEs--marbie works-
Iyl The subscriber bcgs leave 20 inform ms
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vei.,, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also Marble monu-
ments, Tombs, and Hesdstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, linfels, steps, and plat
STONE cslc,ned plaster, 80 IS per barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Browa
Stone. New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock and will endeavor
10 give satisfaction 70 all who may favor him W th
'''' p WIN RUTHERFORD.
~ On st., bet. 18th and 13tn.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands I'm
III Illinois TO Soldiers Of the Late War;" giving
the names Of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
land J the description Of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date ofthe patent; the company
and regiment in which they severaly served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale. 19l ~
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima. r-a4I.a .r|at fl .fF
List OF Pensioners Of the United States under
the act Of 18th OF March, 1913, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
For salel Washington by
TAYLOR ~ MAURY,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

u VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly In
New Orleans, at IS per annum, in advance.
NE- A few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 900 10 $50 pagcs,)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any Of the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
Steam NabiIaii0r.
THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.


THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships composing this lane are the foHoici,ig:
The ATLANTIC $780,. Captain West.
The PACIFiC....... Captain Nye.
The ARCTlC........... Captain Luce.
The BALTlC...........C Captain Comstock
The ADRIATIC ......,. Captain Grafton.
kEA These ships have been built by
SK4t contract expressly for Government
= service; every care has been taken
in their construction also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed; and their accoInmo-
dations for passengers are unequaied for elegance
and comfort. 4F8i fa!
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool
in first cabin, $40; in second cabin, $40. Excu-
sive Use OF extra-size state rooms, $500. From
Liverpool to New York, ESQ and ego.
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berths secured until paid for. .EaS
PROPOSED osLvGF SAILING.
1854. 1854.
From NeW FORK. From liverpool
Saturday.. Jan. T. Wednesday. Jan. III.
Saturday Jan. 81. W Wednesday Jan. IS.
Saturday 49, Feb. H. Wednesday. Feb s.
Saturday. FEB. H. "Wednesday. Fed. %.
Saturday.. March a. Wednesday. March 3.
Saturday. March Is. Wednesday. March ~.
Saturday. April l. Wednesday. April s.
Saturday. April 10. Wednesday. April 10.
Saturday. April 90. Wednesday. May g.
Saturday. May Is. Wednesday. May IL.
Saturday. May 81. Wednesday. May 81.
Saturday. June 10. Wednesday,. June IA. I,
Saturday.. June "a. Wednesday. June %.
Saturday. July s. Wednesday. July IL.
Saturday. =. July a. Wednesday. July rs.
Saturday. August s. Wednesday August g.
Saturday. August l9. Wednesday. August 90.
Saturday. .Sept.2 Wednesday. Sept 6.
Saturday,. Sept. 16. Wednesday. .Sept20.
Saturday. Sept. 30 Wednesday. .October4.
Saturday. October a. Wednesday. October lS.
Saturday. October o. Wednesday. Nov. /.
Saturday. Nov. H. Wednesday. Nov. u.s.
Saturday. NOV. 25. Wednesday. Nov. %.
Saturday,. Dec. 8. Wednesday. Dec. 10.
Saturday. Dec. 90. Wednesday. Dec. 81.
q For freight or passage apply to
IN 70 l3t ~ EDWARD X. COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, New York
BROWN, SIMPLIFY d CO., sg
Liverpool.
b No. 81 Austin Friars, London.
or JOHN MUNROE IL CO.,
90 Rue Notre Dame de Victories, Paris
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre
Z The owners Of these ships will not be account
able for god silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones or metals, unless bills of ading are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed. Jant 28-f
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HoLD AND THE GOSPEL. PRIZE

u Essays on the ScrlpturaI Duty Of Giving in
Proportion TO Means and Income.
Daniel Model for Young Men, series Of Lee
lures, by Rev. w. A. Scoti, New Orleans.
Voices of the Dead, by Rev. DIR. Cumming.
The Divine Character indicated by Reverend
Moses Ballou. Et I
Uncle Jerry's Letters 10 Young Mothers.
Plain Sermons for Servants, by Casileman.
The National Magazine Tor June, the best num-
Der yet Published. For sale by
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
May 3l-3i 9Th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is-
IN rael and the Genties, by DR.. Isaac Da
Costa it|t HIf n.
Paley's Evidences OF Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before tho Young Mems
Christian Association of London,
Words TO Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines Of the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. w. III
Hewitson~2 vols.
The Works Of the Rev. Edward Bickerstetb, 10
vols. sft itnlst# tf4 nf 1853 fg
Autobiography and "reminiscences Of the Rev.
VIM. Jay, Of Bath.
Scripture Testimony to the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by .1at
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE,
Nov 26--3t n1 49S '7th street.
CHIRTs, sHIRTs.-supcrior Dress shirts
y. Of linen and corton, with plain, French en-
broidered, and colored bosoms. An additional
supply just received at LANES
y ~ Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
Penn. avenue, near "A street.
May 2s--dlwif s-sd,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12S Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum ~ Co. 4s
Terms 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sen 1T
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

T1OR sALE.--se Hne Building Lets
II In Square 27o. Inquire of Mr.. .. w, Spaid
Ins, hstween oh and ioth streets.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

CCHOOL BOOKS OFALL THE KINDS
~ used in the District blank books for compo-
sition, pens ink, slates and everything requisite
for the schooroom, for sale at low prices,lbyd ~
8T - GRAY d BALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

GREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN,
VI by Stephen DIN, D. ID.
The Parish-Side, by the Clerk Of the Parish Of
Edge6ed.
First Lessons in Gentleness and Truth, by Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Mutineers on Pitsairn's
Island.
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS and Mi
races.
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio, second
series. TIA
A very large and fine assortment of Stationery,
just received and for sale al low prices by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE, hn
June 7-3t Seventh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

GEO. II. DhAF EN-, ffdVr6
Z The owners Of these ships will not be account
able for god silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills of ading are
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed. Jant 26-f
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

X ENTLEMEN,S HOsIERY-of silk,
W Isle Thread white and brown Cotton, fancy
and striped ditto full AM varied assortment
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., near Al ST.
May 5-eod2wif (Int., Starr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
ID ARTLETrs AMERICAN ExPLoR-

ID ATHLETES AMERICAN EXPLOR-
ID ing Expedition---Perso narrative of ex-
plorations and incident, in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and chihuahua, Nv j. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that pc
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository Of
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. B. Thorpe, author
of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &c., illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdae, a novel, by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, or annals Of Pastor and People.
just received and for sale by
thf r. FARNHAM,
June Corner of Penn. avenue and 18th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20
NEW SPRING GoODs.-P. H. Bro,

10Th street, Just above Corcoran q Riggs's
Nov. 9-lyeo. fm) Banking Hous,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-20

The cheapest, most comfort, ,le, and expedl-
tious route TO the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-19

fRF-ARRET on SUSPICION Oh ARsos.-On Friday night
about IL O'Clock the clothing store Of Mr. A. C. Flanders
No 50 South Seventh street discovered to be on FIRE
by officers lie Valen and Fletcher who forced open the
door and succeeded in extnguishng the fire. which had
evidently been burning for time with few buckets
OF water, II originated amongst some rags under the
cutters counter some twelve feet from the stove From
various the officers led TO suspect that
the store had been set Gre, and according about
O'Clock yesterday morning Mr. Flanders arrested by
the above named officers and taken before Justice Bos
we'll who after partial investigation committed him to
the cells for examination Monday The damage 10 the
goods account books &c amounts TO between $500 and
surance companies.
KILLED ny THE FAILING or Az EmBASKNESr.-A About 8
O'Clock on Friday afternoon, laborer named Thomas
Cummersky, while engaged in digging sand in Jay street
reeppoint was buried underneath the embankment
was suocated before he could be extrcated Coroner
Hanford held inquest and the xry rendered verdict
Of accidental death, caused by the falling OF "a embank
meut,