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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

RENEWAL OF A PATENT.-Professor Samnel 2
B. Morse, the Washington Sentinel states. has -.
piled tor an extension af patent granted 20 hin,
on the s0th OF June, ls4O for an improvement II
me mode OF communicating information by siensls
by the application Of electrolnagnefism for ssyeT
years from the expiration of the patent which
takes place on the Goth june 1854. The POD isv
o. May next has been set apart for persona T. -,
pear before the commissioner Of patente and shor
cause, any they have. why the petition ought net
to be granted =. '',' = '- '.'' ' '.s
DEATH OF REV. Q. G.. GAssAwAy $50.
to learn from the Georgetown Advocate tb.. . ~
egraphic despatch has been received the-s 60 ~. e
LOUIS Mo-. bringing the mournui iuteIlisencc ~;
Rev. &. y. Gasssway, formerly the Rector -
Christ Church, In Georgetown had died =. ~ y
10th inst, at g. Louis No., from wounds bv ~. -
plosion of the steam boiler Of the Alton 49,. =.
Kate kearney Mr.. Gassaway was taIenfsS 49,
ister q the Episcopal Church. Major Besl 81 -,
Army. % We announced on Saturday, WA sisc - -
riously Injured by this expl0d0n.
,es z ----.------- zESsssts
Dxsraucr1vK TORNADO. "A violent tornado &.
compmied By thunder and liehfnins, psssed essr
the yilisae of Harrison, Ohio on the l4th Instant
blowing down houses, fences, trees, IA. Au0ne
de buildings injured Was the Presbyterian church
whieh was uuroofed. BaSs'of wheat, Il b sdlds
vert blpupout Of > wagon, and sticks Of timber
Whifled tfjgoukh th6 air snkesf6Hfhem. n S6t
Seu named VIM, Pruden had Leg broken, au16l
number 81 c(heis wer6 injured. 49,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

s BIZ the request of my friends, / announce
myself a candidate for the office of HIGH CONSTA.
BILE of the City of Richmond, at the ensuing cleo
ton. glf I3stss 1855
! fe g. dtd j. S. B. ,TINsLEY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

NorrcE. am q Candidate for the Office
Of HIGH CONSTABLE of the City Of Richmond.
feg-dfs JOHN II. REEVE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21
j. S. B. ,TINsLEY.

N0TIcE.--I again tender my services to
my friends and feow-citzeus for the Office of HIGH
CONSTABLE. in the city of Richmond, at the ensu-
ing election Should it be their pleasure to elect
twill be my pleasure to serve them to the best Of
my ability.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21
GEO. w. TOLER.

NoTIcE.--At the solicitation Of many
friends and acqusintances hereby ANNOUNCE myself
candidate for the Office of HIGH CONSTABLE of the
city of Richmond seaa sNfsA
feS-ts D. BAKER, JR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

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TIE j Sansxf Gerylo1s u Ce Oxp5kt.
= n9s Is ! 3 Dss sS i7 b ~ - ~
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

STATUE OF JEYfERsoN.--We hope tina,
the House, in the multiplicity of business
before Il. will find time to pass the bill en-
ployiag Mr.. Gait to execute this work. That
modest and meritorious young gentleman,
whose only drawback is his extreme modes
ty, hiss reflected by his genius, new renown
upon the hcnored name Of Virginia. Let vir.
GINA perform an act ofjustice to the memory
of Jefferson, and in doing it, encourage and
reward native talent. To pass the bill, which
yesterday passed the Senate, would not occu.
py more than ten minutes of the time of the
House, OF course. we anticipate no objec.
ton to IT, ss3Hga sss r .sel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

THE Two GEsrIxMrs.-Curiosi is still
agog - to the ..two gentlemen who are as
csrtained by the census to belong to the
Houss AZ Delegates. Il had been the CON-
mon supppsition that all the members Of that
body.were gentlemen. But 1t seems that in
M that great mnifitude, there are but fpo.
Who are thsyi VIII not somemembsr Of the
House submit aresolution ofinquiry7
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

1t is stated that there are no assets belong
ing to the Warrington Monument Fund, ex-
cept one bad debt of s7oe 60, and that there
was deficit on the LIST of October, 1853, OF
s5e,7o6 So Farther appropriations from the
Treasury viii be necessary to complete the
work. The snms necessary for that purpose
are estimated ut ,762 81 for the year s54,
and SIS. 600 for the year 1855, making, togeth-
er, s3s, 1862 81. p
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-21

Total productive stoeks. 65
The result Of an examination into the ac-
counts of the Treasurer and Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts for the ten years preceding the
1st of October, 1853, shows that on that day,
there was nett balance of cash on hand, to
the credit of the Commonwealth proper,
amounting to sls6,a59 81.
The report estimates as follows the proba,-
BILE state ofthe Treasury at the expiration of
the fiscal years 1854 andls55:
Balance On hand lst October 1885,. ....S 1929 81
Estimated receipts to LIT October, 1904. 1tss'oo %
&2ssl,0 sS
Estimated disbursements for same Pc -, :,
nod.. .......'.'.''''''''''''''' ~'~0e' -
Estimated balance on hand lst October, 90. gro ~
cstimatea rseeiuts 10 lst October. 1885, 224446 o.
Estm.tes balance for 1855. .......... 2,42A7ss 81
A ,iod' a'oa 22ss,ses So
is.5 oa'aneeo :" .aa. 1881 o5
The receipts Of Sinking Fund from its organization to
30th Of September 1s5s......... SS1S a ao AZ ~
Disbursements. ol<,SSo 30
A,a TIA "a
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
aCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
Dec 1876

- Usher of this large and popular family journal
oilers for the coming year QS54) combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated I" Legends Of the American Revo-
luton" published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc.
tions. The first Of series of original novellettes
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Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about to be
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will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knfe-a
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Clairvle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
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Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
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When the Gazetteer was first announced 800
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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
TINE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral AdYocate-Is The rheanesf and


Il and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next and
thenceiorwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any m
crease in price, Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four Of which are new music con-
ssting OF glees, hymn tunes, chants anthems dedi-
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship TO public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which will be Of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons Of ordinary
musical attainments In the editorial department
OF the RepieD are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root Vim. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason ana its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Reuis,o will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement Of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The SUBJ
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of any similar journal In the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest as well as
Gt is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
eled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annnn, or sir copies for
fue dollars, always in advance.
MB- The music alone in a volume would cost
over fve dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will bo an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, Instructions &C., 6Sc, all for
only dollar Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps Address, always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, NY.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
4Gaks, Statigntru, &f.
HloLLINs, BOVINE 4 CO.. llth street.

COLLINS, BOVINE y CO., 1Ith street,
~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, inn
porers 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
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
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elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
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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 S-tf =
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
NJ EW GOODS! Bargains for CASH
~ EXTRAORDINARY TRACTION-

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lN EXTRA ORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Farerooms, No. S, Washington
Place. east side of th street, S doors south of L
street. | would most respectfully inform the cti-
zen of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment OF Paper Hangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rsties and kinds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO SO SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns ranging in price from l24 cents TO So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 374 cents
to S4, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
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and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is called to my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 9 o'clock in
the evening JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sen 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
MisfslIansaas.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL. d
n nlustrated Record OF Agriculture,

N ~ ncCOTu VI VIC
IN chancs, Science and Useful knowledge,
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Sc Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail to any part of the United States.
Every number contains 81 large pages of letter.
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ProfuseIy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, MY cents volume.
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The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plairty Written Address, postage paid,
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va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
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nearly all The book and periodical stores in the
country.
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MisffIIanf0ns.
EIsToRx
Ii i sEoE
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF tho
United States, 6sc.

United States, go.
TTNHIS important work is now in press, tho frst
IL volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn OF 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States acomplete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
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that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
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To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
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The numbers will then be issued monthly with
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pay, if not injured at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindlul of the
earnest desire OF many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST. Boston.
Mar l5-tfx
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
BRANCH OF sTATIONERS HALL,
Nos. 174 and 176 Pearl street, Mem York.
BOVINE e. CO., importers O

NOLLINS, BOW NE q Gu, Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks to the trade that can 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
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American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
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pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes Of every descrip-
tion. COLLINS, BOVINE e. co.
1lth 81 doors north Of Penn avenue.
Oct. 4-1yM fm1
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
MisffIIxntgns.
NTARBLE MANrLEs.-Marble works.

MARBLE EMANTLES.-Marblc works.
IN The subscriber begs leave 10 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, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone. 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 10 all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct o-6m fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A re HI 7 ID G rs.

Office on Pennsylvania arsnne, het,oeen 10Th and
llM streets, Washington, ID. c.
DLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent
Old Buildings altered and modernizcd.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. B. B. French, Com Public Buildings.
Captain B. S. Alexander U. S. Army.
Prof Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DR.. William P. Johnson. Dec 3-3md fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
N thor the "Wide, Wide World"-Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated, price rs cents, gilt, 81 rs.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings, price SO SO;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace, price So
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life Of the Soul, from the French Of Fini
Ion and Madame Guyone, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East, by William Goodell, price ST. IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81; Conver-
sion its theory and process, by Rev. 7. Spencer,
price ST. IS.
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, ID. D.. price 81 IS;
Autobiography of Rev. ]. B. Finley or Pioneer ID
the West, price ST.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY 65 BALLANTYNE,
7th street. near Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
THE SUBSCRIBERS keen constantly .

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
i hand good stock Of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order, at short notice,
any style that may be required
Their stock of paper and stationery articles com
prise everything desirable in counting-room or
Office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
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11th street, I'd door north of Penn. Av.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, 174 and 176 Pearl
street, New York. Nov S-tf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, tcathou charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
al a distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well as if the party We're
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-
tion is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov Oh
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
EOR RENT, the Building now being fin

EOR RENT, the Building now being fin
JIG ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first door has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, nc. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern convenences
for restaurant, in iconnexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, Scc. Therestau
rant communicates both from in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding-doors, fer
the accommodation of either large or 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
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 each floor Of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits to competent tenants
Apply to or address s. c. BARNEY, "
Sep 21-tf E het and 7th SITS, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

IN Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, ID. D.
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 Unmaskod by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, ID. D.
Parleys Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following juveniles: !:
Guizots Moral Tales.
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
Sandford & Merton.
For sale by GRAY g. BALLANTYNE,
Dec IL fh street, near Odd-Fellows' Hall.