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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
NOTICE TO U. 8. MAIL CONTRACTORS
.E AND THE PUBLIC.
TrHAs BEENIoNG THE PRACTICE

November |, 1853
TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
i Of this office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts, respectively, OF their
quarterly pay II was established 10 accommo
date the contractors and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department.
and was intended only 10 apply 10 one draf per
route from each contractor for the achok amount
(deductng fines, collections, &c., Of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally SO
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number Of drafts, and tor any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (fer
il was never anything more) has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business Of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement Of the private ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
ized by the laws.
/ not unfrequently occurs, too that this Office is
xoosed to great and unnecessary risk in deter
mIning upon the genuineness OF the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements Of tho various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the lst day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon It's face, thai Is Ms o,il
ons for tho quarter aud the ronfs doth TO be speci-
fed)on which il is drawn: and the signature thsre-
TO should Be afseued By The postmaster at tho placs
schers may Be xraso, and one otksr ritess ana
fcan<sses. t
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor Of tho Treasury for the
Nov. 13. p. 0 Department.
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We therefore offer our Gazetteer confidently, as
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THE suBsCRIBERs keep constantly .

T,HE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
i hand good stock of wemads account
books, and manufacture TO order, al short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock Of paper and stationery articles com
prise everything desirable in couniing-room or
Office. American, French, aud English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &C., printed neatly.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE Il CO.,
1lth street, I'd door north Of Penn. Av.
Branch of Stationers Hall, TIA and l76 Pearl
street, New York. q Nov. S--tE
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IyOR RENT, the BuiidIng NOW beIng tin-

u ished on the northeast corner OF 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first hoor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, Of marble, with vaults, &c, and
two stores on 7th street. Tho basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with a kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c. The restau-
rant communicates, both from in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexon with the restaurant the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory, and, if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor Of this building, and
It's position, situated in the very heart Of the most
business portion Of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenants
Apply to or address 8. c. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf L, bet 6 and 7tb SITS, Washington.
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4aiI AaaSs.
ORANGE AND ALExANDRIA RAILROAD
EU Exumu CHANGE OF HOURS ON

Fsrs g. CHANGE OF HOURS On
- and aiier Thursday, January Isl,
1854, daily trains lSundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeaby TO the following arrange
mont: 4Fl t M
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
viii leave the Station, corner Of Duke and Henry
streets, a 81 o'clock, A. N; arrive al Warrenion
Al III o'clock, A. NJ.
Returning will leave Warrenton At Q quarter
past o'clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at
quarter before 4 O'Clock p. M .lh
A train from Culpepper @. II. TO Alexandria and
intermediate points will leave Culpeppcr @. ii. nj
"a o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria at loa
Returning will leave Alexandra at II o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Rapdan Station at o'clock r,
M, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsyille. t@sl
A:daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsyilie. .............-.......A - 80
To Staunton ...................... %
10 Lynchburg...... 2 %
10 winchester. ..................... w
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Oct 3--tf Agent.
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CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

I'm street, befDesH L0nistana apenHs and ID street.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS just RE
IL ceived, from the north splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, aud Eartbenwsre; also, magnf
cent Grandoes and Lamps Of many patterns
adapted for halls aud parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, DC, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
C.S. WHITTLESEY, nh street.
Nov 20-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOW,s RE

u VIEW, volumes XIV. and XVa adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States OF the
onion, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
/ NO. A few complete sets Of the work thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 10 $50 psges,)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
IN any 1.-THE large cities or towns. Sep TIT
VNHE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
Il tod TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at l2s Fulton street, N. " (Sun
BuIldings) by Mum &c Co.
Terms " year; 81 in advance, and the re-
maInder in six months.
Sep. T--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

YNHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; a chron-
i ice of tho turf agriculture, field sports liter
ature, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engrayings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct l2*
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

UTHALEY,s OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
wv sndria OF 81 A. M. and "a p. M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars, al IL
A. M, and 81 p. M.
Office al Irving House, Washington, ID. c., and
AT EntwistIe's Drug store, King street, Aiexsn-
dra.
Jan
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF NEW YORK,
Capital 800, 600, paid In and securely
invested.
A. A. ALvORD, PRESIDENT
Among its directors are Ambrose c. Kingsland
Silas G. Herring, George d. Phelps, John p
Brown, Edwin d. Morgan, Mynder Van Schaick
and other substantial men Of New York.
assurances made upon the most favorable terms
c. B. ADAMS, Agent
Office 9th street, opposite the Patent Office
Oct 16-eo1m (m)
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MisftIIanf0as.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

II TEUf LIZ . JUU hNA u.
A N Illustrated Record OF Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge,
published monthly. by ALFRED +. BEACH, No,
80 Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail 10 any part efhe United States.
Every number contains % large pages Of letter.
press beautifully printed on fine paper, aud
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers
and people ofevery profession, will lind in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
IERMs--To subscribers, Gfy cents a poiums
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps or bills AT the risk of the publisher
he name OF the posi- office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
plainly hDrafea. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED T.. BEACH, m
No. So Nassau street, New York City.
va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents EACH 10 be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country. 7i@
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.
Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO commIni-
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 10. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents or inventions, may at all times con-
sut the undersigned, soithom charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfu
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just we'll as il 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 il should not
exceed one cubic foot
ALFRED f. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, sc,
No. sc Nassau street, New York. .
Nov. 23-x .f
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

JEW YORK ~ CALIFORNIA STEAM.
cheapest route for San Francisco. Accessory y
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietoTs
Through in advance of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmns crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST 1000 tons hnrthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at 3 o'clock P NJ, precisely
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 800 tons bnrthen, over the Me
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur,
passed in their ventilation and accommo la,;aas
For information or passage at the lowes..A :. y.
ply only at the agency of the compsny, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
Sen C1--if -llIt .-.-e. .-.L y
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EHezzaKa TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
@ Leave daily, except Sunday, AT 8 and
s A. M, 81 and p. M.
On Sunday at 0 A. M, and S p. M.
The Train at s p. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at al
way stations. ~ s3 #rE
Trains at "a. M. and 81 p. M, connsc, with
Annapolis.
Trains AT A. M. and p. M, connect West.
Trains Al and 8 IA. M, and S p. M, connect
East.
Fare from Washington TO Baltimore. Isl IS
Do do do and return l so
Do do Annapolis. -. 1 IS
Do do do and return so
The round trip tickets must, Ia all cases, be pro-
cured At tbs Office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. T. H. PARSONS,
Sep 2l--tx Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

TTNO BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
IL Medium, denny, and iai-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS, BOVINE IL Co.,
lth ST., six doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Branch Of Stationers' Hall, 174 and l76,
Pearl street, New York.
N. B-Orders received for book-binders' mate
rials. m) Oct. lift
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DR.. VAN PATTEN,

Penn. avenue, between 9th and TIN s,s, uext 10
Todd's Hal Store. Sep 2i. sf
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It. ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
- ingion Boat.-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf. Tho boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at 8, 10, IL, 24, 4, and 81 O'clock.
Leaves Alexandria at 8, 10, IL, 2a, 4, and o.
o'clock.
Leaves Washington At ., IL, IL, 8, AZ, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public q
select parties JOB CORSON
Sep 21--tf* Cantain
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r Aw NOTICE SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,

AW NOTICE--SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
IL late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington 10 practice law.
He viii practice in the Supreme Court Of the
United States the courts Of the District Of Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con.
fded TO him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street.
east Of Pennsylvania avenue. |.
... REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. J. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. b. Samuels,
Hon. 9. II. Lee, Of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia .a.,
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts OF Virginia.
To the senator's and members Of Congress from
Virginia. a..
Sep 2l-1yeod. x, (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
In signed has this day opened an Office No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange) for the
transaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l-dtf EMANUEL p. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
JULES BON NET,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTIsING OFFICE,
NO. so, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
IN all journals throughout the United States
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
Inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct 1T
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
IL FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

ss a rors w..sins,onFsrs oGsn vEmsoa ,ouna,sp AND
81. From Alexandria, rs cenls.---A Arytrfn1 IN
Washington AT . o'clock, p. M--The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington al and Alexandra at VI
O'Clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat nj 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches 10 call for them will leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker 81 Co
Refreshments TO be had on board tho boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sep 2l* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31

nR. RALEIGH T. BROWNE, late ofVir-
IL ginia, having located in Washington, offers
his professional services 10 the public.
Office and residence on Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and ~ streets, opposite Gadsbys and
the United States Hotels.
Dec 6-eolm
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:

Sep 2i-dtf* General Superintenden
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

The Democrat, of the 9th inst, contains a
notice from DAVID OLMsTED, Esq, announcing
his retirement from that paper. Ill health is
assigned as among the reasons which have led
to the step taken. There are other reasons,
family limited at in the following extract from
his valedictory, which we believe are fully un-
derstood by his friends, and which will likely,
some day, be made apparent to the people Of
Minnesota.
1t is seldom that editor lily discharge this dut
without occasionally conflicting with the interests Of
porations. persons and friends If political and financial
power whose approval is always pleasant to receive
but to gain which, too en- requires sacrifice of the
dependence which ought to characterize journal which
sses to be faithful guardian Of the public rights
IN the course OF my editorial connection with the Demo
crd it has been mis- rtune occasionally to be compel
led to ALLEVIATE friends Of this class cOnsOled by the
reflection that it only done in obedience what
considered the dictates Ct DUTY required.
Mr.. OLMsrED leaves the profession, carrying
with him the respect and confidence of the peo-
pie, as man beyond the influence of money te
divert from course of conduct which he knew
to be right. AS such man, he will be duly
hOnored.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
Can q Judge be a Citizen ?

The paragraph in the Minnesotian of the 9th
instant, relative to the Democratic Convention
of Dakota County, at Mendoza, adds another
to the long list of filthy emanations from that
press, which tend strongly to show that the
senior editor neither understands nor appreci-
ates what should be the conduct of a gentleman
We pass by the prefix "Gorman" to "Democ-
racy," in the article, with the single remark
that Dakota County Democrats acknowledge
no fealty to any man or set of men; but they
do adhere honestly to their party: What we
intend particularly to comment Upon IN the
article referred to, was the vile and ttngcntle-
manly fling at Judge CHArFIELb, because he
consented to preside at the Democratic Con-
vention. Judge e. was called to the chair by
!, unanimous vote of the Convention, which
was numcrousy attended and before accept
ing the post, he stated in brief and appropri-
ate terms, that he could not be expected to-
nor did he intend, actively to engage in pOiti-
cal matters, as he did not consider it proper
for the incumbent of the bench to do so but
he could perceive no improperly in presiding
at meeting of members of his own party
when called upon for that purpose. Every de-
cent man, of whatever party, will recognize
the propriety Of the position taken by the
Judge, and would sustain him in it. A Judge
should not be political brawler; but there is
nothing in the character of his position, or the
nature of his duties, which requires such an
Official to become non-entity in society, or to
refrain from the sober exercise of such privi
leges as are the prerogatives of every citizen
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
Death of Capt. Abram IL. Dodge.

We have seen letter addressed to Gov
GoRNAN, by gentleman of Syracuse, N. Y.
conveying the sad intelligence of the death Of
Capt. ADRIAN r. DODGE, well known as an
estimablc citizen of our Territory. He died
at Syracuse, on the oath of August, of cholera
He had been to Washington, accomplished the
business which called him there, and was on
his return home, when arrested by sickness and
death. He will be sincerely incurred by a
multitude of friends
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

misunderstanding along through Low
er Town, the other day, we took occasion to
step into the Foundry Of F. & j. B. GILMAN,
to look around and see what was to be seen.-
We found them busiy engaged among seething
molten iron, forming wheels, CRATES, gudgeons,
kettles, and various other articles pertaining
to machinery, and for other purposes. They
informed us that they had orders for some two
or three tons of castings, to be used in the
construction of the Suspension Bridge at st.
Anthony. So fast do orders come pouring in
upon Them that they are unable to supply the
demand, and for the purpose accommodating
a greater number, they are about to move into
a more comnrodious shop. Call on them, il
you want good work in their line.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
Personal Intelligence.

Geo Gilman, Watab; G Hitchcock, New Haven
Jas Mitchell, Traverse des Sioux; Boynton, Big
Bend; Stevens, Case, Minneapolis; DR. E
Ames, St Anthony; Asa White, Big Bend Thos
Gabraitb, Shakopee; o s Locke; N Mckusck,
Mrs McComb, Miss Slocum, Saltwater; w Bush.
nell and daughter, St Anthony; M Van Borgan,
Madison, Wis; A G ChatAeld, Mendoza, were among
yesterda, s arrivals at the American House.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

p@. MARLEY & KERN have removed their
hardware establishment into the Empire Block,
St. Anthony street. An excellent location,
filed with an excellent stock, presided over by
excellent men-an excellent combination.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

r. JEFFERSON FARMkK, Esq is authorized Agent
for TIE PIONEER at Gaiena TO procure subscribers and al
vertisemcnts His receipts will he regarded payments
as- Sec third page under Commercial head for rates
Of Money and Exchange, St. Paul and Galcna Markets,
and miscellaneous items.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

No. Gentlemen wishing to pursue the study
Of French or Spanish, will do well to notice
the advertisement of NJ. DE VALEROT.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
WASHINGTON, Aug. %.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
The Star says that the official accounts of
Capt. Hollins, at the bombardmeHt of Grey
town, have very properly received the approval
of the Government, which will shield him from
all ridiculous suits, such as that brought against
him in New York.
The President and Jefferson Davis left last
night for Old Point Comfort.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
New ORLEANS

New ORLEANS, Aug. q.
Count Rousette Bouldon leader Of the in
surrection, also several officers, have been Or
dered to be shot,
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

p6s- Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS, was adj
vertised to speak at Chicago on Friday, the
lst inst.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08

BALTIMORE, Aug. 20.
One hundred and nineteen deaths from yell
low fever are reported in New Orleans for the
week ending 10Th.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-08
New York. Aug. %.

NEW Z VRk, duS' -o'
The Bank statement for the past week shows
decrease of million of dollars, while the
amount of specie returned shows an increase of
few hundred thousand dollars.