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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
November l. 1853.

TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively, OF their
quarterly pay. 1t was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities, in
advance of the regular and slewer process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only to apply 10 draft per
route from each contractor for the achole amount
deducting fines, collections, &c., of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite gensrally so
misunderstood, TO be supposed TO allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount not exceed
ing in the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (or
il was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement of the pirate 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. ...
Il not unfrequently occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness Of the signatures 10
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation.
Ii is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
notice 10 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 its face, Mat IL IS The oniy
one for the quarter end The route tboth 10 be spcci-
fed on which it is drawn; and tie signature there
10 shsuld be ateSted By the postmaster at tie place
,cere ii niay be araacn and one other aoitness and
each assignnter. thereof should be attested by tvo
witnesses
VIM. F. PHILLIPS,
Audnor ofthe Treasury for the
Nov. 13. II. Department.
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..~. CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetoicn, Aler
II CE.--The subcriber would r spectfully

Il c E.--The Subcriber would r. spectfully
i inform his friends and the pul..c that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
In making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for a very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctualy in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required aoahoM chang,
Of priee during the season. -. a.. 49,.
Orders left al the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
lention ..'. Il
Patterson IL Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9Th street, ...""
L.. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 9TH streets.
Y. Harhaugh 7th and G streets.
Kidwell Il Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
lith street, ..."
T. C. McIntire, 7th and l streets.
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord, 5th and G. streets.
J. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hail. market space, between 9th and
Eth streets.
A. G. Rdgeley, Pennsylvania avenue between
10Th and 2ok streets. =,
DR.. ]. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
Z. M. p King, and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard.
c. p. Wannal New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. w. Birth, Sd street, next TO Trinity Church.
j. w. Sothoron S CO.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and fnRsup-
ply guaranteed.
Notice of change OF residence, if given at the
office instead of 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office il will be Immediately attended TO-.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliot's drug store
corner and 10Th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. L. ]. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner Of and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
IL Persons wishing 10 be supplied will please
send their names, residence and quantity per
day. 10 the Office or any of the places above named
March IA.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
MANAGERS OFFICE MARYLAND
lAl S,ta4c Inftcries Y

I- ISOttCt hOSs h1ALII"IUHEi UuHHuFY 20,
ls54.-R. France d. Co., managers of the Mary
land State Lotteries, would respectfully warn the
public against the fraudulent schemes recently
gotten up and extensively circulated through the
Mars & Co" These fictitious parties have repre-.
sented themselves as Managers and though
ha wing their circulars dated in Jersey City, and re-
questng their correspondents 10 address them al
the New York post Office, have in order 10 aid
their fraudulent designs the circulars stamped in
the Baltimore post Office, TO make il appear that
they are connected withthe authorized lotteries OF
this State. The whole is a fraud against which
the public is cautioned
IL. France & Co. the sole manager. of the
Maryland State lotteries, and any other lotteries
purporting TO be decided by the Maryland draw
ings are frauds, Mar 7-2awif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
gouks, Stati0Heru, &f.
NTARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble works.

N NN5LE Neutrality-suspicious. WUTKs.-
lNl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, 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 Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, So rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stene, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
@...: On Z ST., bet. 18th and 13.n.
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
rKso BALTIMORE AND OHIO r..

~N~sD BALTIMORE AND OHIO fsf..
.GzssasssssasssE Railroad, from Baltimore 10 kkl2
Wheeling and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
| Ohio and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
Ihls expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention OF travellers Is confidently
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
| at r NJ, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is or 19 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 P. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. M NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles,l and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and 5 p. M. daily meeting
| the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno.
ton, better known as the Relay HOuse,) nine
| miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrivaled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
Tor this route, form daily connexion with the
cars and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route to CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling In the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c., and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Welsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being a regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling TO and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $11; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
sszssszsssa TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
g.ss----Esssg Leave daily, except Sunday, at 6 and
A. M, 81 and 5 p. M.
On Sunday at A. NJ, and P. M
The Train at p. M is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at ali
way stations.
Trains at sA. M. and 81 P. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and P. M, connect West.
Trains at 6 and A. NJ, and p. NJ, connect
East.
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. 81 IS
Do dc do and return SO .
Do do Annapolis. l 25
Do do do and return so
The round trip tickets must, in all cases, be pro-
cured at the office, and are good for the day upon
Sep 2l--tfx Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street,
" I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets 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, slates pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
foios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books penknives, 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,
174 and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov k-ff \
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

For Cincinnati, L0HlSpfuf, IHdid7dp0hS, 0Sxm
5us, ZanesviAe, Cieveland, Toledo,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
rTNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
IL points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington
Passengers leaving Washington at 8, A. NJ,
arrive in Wheeling in time TO connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Welsville, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad to Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to 81. Louis. Leaving Washington at S, p. NJ,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid .UNION LINE STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville and for indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville
and Indianapolis also for GAINESVILLE and Colum.
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply to L. III. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
J. II. DONE,
Feb 7-tf Master Transportation.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
E,LLIoTs DEBATES AND MADISON

TLLIOT'S DEBATES AND MADISON
ID Papers.-The Debates in the several State
Conventions on the adoption of the Federal Con-
stitution, as recommended by the general conven-
Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Mar
tin Letter Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opin-
ions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of s-99,
and other illustrations of the Constitution, in four
volumes, by
JONATHAN ELLIOT.
Published under the sanction Of Congress.
For sale in Washington by the publishers,
TAYLOR 6e MAURY,
Booksellers, near 9th street.
Mar 3 s. III.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

THE NEBRASKA QUEsTION.-The Ne
u braska Question, composing Speeches in the
United States Senate, by Douglas, Chase, Smith,
Everett, Wade, Badger, Seward, and Sumner
with other information. Price, 25 cents.
Just published and for sale at s.
.a TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Penn. avenue.
Mar s ..a -,.... @@.. ... .. ."
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A re HITECT rs.

Office on Pennsylvania apsnne, hettreen 10M and
11M streets, Washington, ID. c.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
il and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintended.
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed.
REFEREScEs
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
lion. H. b. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Sapian u. ). Alexander, u S. Army.
Proi Charles G. Jewctt, Smithsonian Institute
Vt william A. Johnson: Dec 3--3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
~n-p ALEXANDRIA AND WAsH-

rT~ ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rAsssssssaasssss:zSss ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, 12 24, 4, and 81 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandra at s, 10, IL, 24, 4, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 9, II, H. 3, AZ, and ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public Of
select parties JOB CORSON
Sep 2l-tfx Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
Y J foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
leced 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; fiat cap denny, 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
ble 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. X COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
18th st doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-1y* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IN man Printer.-The Workngman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer .
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb 26 Bookstore near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

~ RINNELL N.-The
VI United States Grinnell Expedition IN search
of Sir John Franklin, a Personal Narrative, by
Elisha Kent Kane, M. d., US. N. ~,
+ Just received and for sale at the bookstore of
~" .# R. FARNHAM, ~.
Corner of 1lth street and Penn, avenue.
Mar IL H...' - a.. ..........
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az" ! FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

Fort Washington round trip,
81. From Alexandra, rs cents--Ayrlp,ng IN
Washington at 3 o'clock, p. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
leaving Washington at 9 and Alexandra at 81
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave
their names with Geo. 81 Thomas Parker IL Co
Refreshments 10 be had on Board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sep 2l* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

INDIA RUBBER PUFF, Dressing and
Il Children's Long Combs, for sale at
Feb 1915 LAMMOND'S, Seventh :,
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

TREATISE ON MILCH cows, an i'm
i porrant work for every farmer, by which the
quality and quantity Of milk which any COW will
give may be accurately determined by observing
natural marks or external indications alone; the
length Of time she will give milk, &C.; by John
Neffiin. Just received and for sale at the book
store of r. FARNHAM,
Mari Corner 11th st. and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
Il ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12S Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum & Co.
Terms So a year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sep. TT
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
TT7o BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.

IL Medium, DENY, and lat-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS, BOVINE &5 CO.,
1lth ST., six doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Branch of Stationers Hall, TIA and 49,
Pearl street, New York.
N. Borders received for book-binders' nate
rials. (m) Oct. lift
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

Nov OPENING, NEW AND BEAU
IN tifnl spring styles Of Gentlemen's Furnishing
Goods, such as
Stocks, Cravats, Scarfs, Ties;
Gloves of all kinds, Pocket Handkerchiefs, (silk
and neni
Standing and Byron Collars, &C., at
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Al street.
Mar 15--eod2wf
g HIRTS, SHIRTS! - Gcntlemen's Fine
~ Dress Shirts in great variety Of style and pat
tern. A full assortment now on hand.
Shirts made 10 order in superior manner, and
good fits guaranteed in all cases, at
LANES
Genilemen's Furnishing Establishment,
Pennsylvania avenue, near A street.
Mar t5-eod2wif
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
ScHooL BOOKS or ALL THE KINDS

~ useu IN the District blank books for compo-
sluoh, pens INK, states, and everything requisite
for the schoorooin, for sale at low prices. by
.r 6RAY " BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
NEW BOOKS.
WILLIAMS, the Pata


ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian
IC Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, D. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower of the Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions Of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by f. D. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, D. d.
Parley's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
drea.
Fine English editions Of the following Juveniles
Guizois Moral Tales. "
Evenings at Home. ,r.
The Swiss Family Robinson. ..f.. -.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryat. ...
Celebrated Children by M. Mason
Sandford 6S Merton.
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL 7th street, near Odd-Fellows' Hall.
TNHE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
J. ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thonsand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb s Bookstore near Ninth street
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

TNHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
u icle of the turf, agriculture field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embeshed with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct 12*
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
Steam Nabigatisn.

EA NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
%Efr% Southampton United States Mail
E&h Steamers-The ships comprising
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

PROPOSED DATES OF sAILING-lS53.
From Nev York. From Bremen
Washington. Saturday, Feb. 26 March rs
Hermann ). Saturday, March 26. April %.
Washington. Saturday, April 80. May20
Hermann :. Saturday, May 81. June II.
Washington. Saturday, June IS. q July l5
Hermann :. Saturday, July 16 Aug. I2
Washington. Saturday, Aug. 13. Sept. 9.
Hermann :. Saturday, Sept. TO- Oct. 2.
Washington. Saturday, Oct 8. Nov4
Hermann j. Saturday, Nov. S. Dec. 2
Washington. Saturday, Dec. 3, Dec. 80.
Hermann Saturday, Dec 81.
From, Southampton to New York.
Washington. March 80 Washington. Sept. ID
Hermann. April 81 Hermanl,O =. Oct 12
Washington. May rs Washington. NOV. Q
Hermann. :. June % Hermann. !. Deo z
Washington. July 90 Washington. Jan.
HERMANN. Aug. II
PRICE OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO soyTHAMP-
TON OR BREMEN.
First cabin, main saloon. ..S120
First cabin, lower saloon. n................... l05
Second cabln.. 90
All letters and newspapers must pass through
the post Office.
No bills Of lading will be- signed on the day OF
sailing
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
steamer.
For freight Or passage applyto
MOLLER, SAND IL RIERA,
26 South street, N.
G. A. HEINCKEN & CO., Bremen
MARTINEAU, CROSKEY & CO.,
Southampton.
Sept 21-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-

DROsPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
III VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV. adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States of the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at S5 per annum, in advance.
gsSy- few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 10 $50 pages)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep If
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
ANDFOREIGN CORRES-

I1VEKLAND AND FONK1IUNO GUINNESS
~ Opondence-Taylor Il Maury have just i'm
ported small lot fthe celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper which will be
found of an unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
j. Mar near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

II ETTER AND FOOLSCAP PAPERS,
j 4 ruled and plain, from 81 25 TO 81 so per ream
for sale by COLLINS, BOVINE Il CO.,
lth ST., six doors north Of Penn avenue,
Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 176,
Oct. lift (m) Pearl street, New York
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06
Sail 89a6s.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

For Clncinnafi, LouisuiAe, IRaia,iapOlfs, C0lNm I
5us ZanesuiHs, Cleveland, Toledo,
rb,ro ro no1 81 TouiS
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-06

Inc rouHu TIP tIcKets must, IN all cases, be pro-
cured at the office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. T. H. PARSONS
Sep 21--tfx Agent
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-07-25
Death of Con. Towson.

Gen. Nathan Fowson, PAymaster General OF The
U. S. Army, died at Washington on Thursday,
aged about 10. Gen. Towson was born in Mary
lohdt in 1884, and al tie age OF l6 removed to
Kenueky, and afterwurls TO Nachel, in the then
Mississippi Territory, where he resided three years
returning 10 Maryland in 1905. In 1903 he was
appointed Adutant in the It'll Maryland Militia,
In March, 1912, was appointed Captuinof ArliIle.
~ IN the u. s. Army, and in August Of that YsaT
Joined Lieut. Col. Scott, at Philadelphia, and pro.
ceeded 10 the Norlllern frontier. He signalized
himself soon 06f in cutting out two vessels lying
under the guns OF Fort Erie, and for his gallant
conduct was btevetted major. lie participated III
the attsck OH Fort George, in 1885 commended
the artillery at the BATHS Of the Chippewa, and
for his conduct was breYetted lieutenant colone !;
was also present at The battle OF Lundys Line,
and the attack on FoIt Erie, receiving on both Oc.
cAsions, honorable notice Of his bravery. Al the
closeu the war, he'wOs assigned the command Of
iheltoops Of Bostonj in lsi9 was appointed Pay
muster Generals in 1884 became entitled TO an ad.
ditional brHvet, and took rank as Brigodier Gen.
eral from the 18th OF August, 1926, the tenth an
niyeTsary OF the battle Of Fort Erie. In lS43 he
hs'was ordered 10 Mexico, 10 preside at the Court
of Inquiry held on Gen. Scott. Gen. TowsoD,
since bis promotion 10 the paym stel GeneraIshp,
hos resided principally at Washington. lie was
considered in 1912, the uUlest military officer in
the country. Its doubtful, indeed, If he had his
superior in the world. During the war; his battery
wuS known among The troops as "TowsOn's Light.
house, from the constant flashes above the smoke
Of The but,le6 field, cuused by its rapid and inces'
SAINT firing. He was an accomplished soldier and
an hmable, kind.heatle gentleman.