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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-21
Dec 16--3t
QCoTTs WEEKLY PApER.--The pub

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y Usher of this large and popular family journal
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No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
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MisffIIamfGns.
HISTORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
By tho Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, sc.


THIS important work is now in press, the first
i 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 complete list otagents
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according 10 his views of completeness;
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest OF their agents, the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il will prove acceptable 10 ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published, from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay, not injured, their full cost 10 subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindiul of the
earnest desire OF many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the ali-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON q WENTWORTH,
Publishers Sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tfx
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wv in December, LIPpIHcorT, GRAMpo 81 Cos
new and complete Gazetteer of the Unitsd Stafey
Edited by T. Baldwin and J. Thomas M. ID.
With new and superb map Of the United States,
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The publishers take pleasure in announcing the
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The publishers 10 offer their book before all the
ample census (of 1861 and other material in the
hands of the editors were fully digested and accu-
ratcly arranged.
When the Gazetteer was first announced 500
pages, or at the most 900, were designed as the
limit of the book. But SO vast was the amount al
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
Of the editors and their assistants, as well as
through the active efforts Of several thousand cor
respondents in all parts of the United States the
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As above stated, the work is now ready, and
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cember, to
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

i and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthlyj
commences its fifth year in January next and
thenceiorwarded it will be published eyery two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any In
crease In price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages iout Of which are new music, con-
slsting OF gees hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi
cation and HOLIDAY pieces, and, in short, every
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, TO public occasions andto the home cir
Gle all of which will be of a practical character
and such as can be sung by persons Of ordinary
musical attalnments. In the editorial department
OF the Rcvieac are engaged, lin addition to Mr.
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical ex Experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, Vim. B. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home aud foreign, is complete. The
Re0iew will also be a regular medium for the an
nouncement OF new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scription list OF thS paper is larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest as well as
ut is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lshed, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per AMMAN, or siS copies for
fue dollars, always in advance.
NO The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, Instructions &C., &C., all for
only ono 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, N. Y.
( /,
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Snnks, Stati0mfru, &c.
COLLINS, BOVINE q Co.,IIth street,

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.yII street,
~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery Copying and notaria 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. states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
iers, 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,
LA and 176 Pearl street, New York
Nov 5-tf
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH !!
lN EYTRdORDINARY ATTRACTIONL-


In EXTRA ORDINARY ATIRAC TION.-
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Han gtng
and Upholstery Warsrooms, No. S. Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, S doors south Of
street l would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens 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
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unslazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO so cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12a cents TO SO so
for nine yards Window Shades from 37a cents
10 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction Designs for halls
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 rs cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivaed by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sep I-3meod (m) ...n
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Oct. a-6n.
dor RENT, the building now being fin

L,OR RENT, the Building now being Tin
ished on the northeast corner Of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults 6Sc, and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed TO embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal, oysters, provisions &c. Therestau-
rant communicates, boihfrom in andout doors, with
the second story, which is composed Of four rooms
communicating through ample folding-doors, for
the accommodation of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion 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 a commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing amory, and, il not rented, will be
reserved for a meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits to competent tenants.
Apply to or address S. C. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf Z, bet. and It'll SITS Washington
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
: III BALTIMORE AND OHIOET

kSzkznkU1x&>k110 FhdllTodu, lrOH 10
Wheeling, and connecting there withthe large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &c.
This 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 T. M, and runs directly through 10 Wheeling
1850 miles, in Is or 19 hours, including all stop.
pages, arriving there at 2 or3 p M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. M NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumbera1a, ore miles,) and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling il Me morning.
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 6 A. M. and p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington June.
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 Wcllsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being 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 route5 from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $ll; 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 21-dtfx Genar.I Snn.r;n,anJ.,
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UTATCHEs. wATCHEs.-J. u. savage,

w No. 92 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tcnsive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
Il. f. Cooper's Duplex. NJ. ]. Tobias & Cos, r.
a. G. Bcesleys, Joseph Johnson 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SIS or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes ieweled, S25 !;
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels. $50; superior
full jeweled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50
The whole OF the above watches are carefully Sc.
inspection, / can warrant perfect time .keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, of superior work
manshp, warranted 10 retain their points, for So.
So and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, ST. so.
So and So Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec Ir-lv
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and 17s Pearl street, Mev York.

COLLINS, BOVINE s. CO., Importers OF
~ 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
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, deny, medium royal, sup. royal ;
American and English drawing papers plain, en-
bossed, and colored cards card perforated, Bris-
toll, bonnet, and straw haards; 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
statoncrs' goods, and envelopes Of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE d. co.
18th 81 doors north of Penn. avenue
Oct. 4-1yx (m)
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No. Sc Nassau street, New York Civ.
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor fthe PEopLE's JOUR
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, vlthont charge, either per-
sohally at his Office, by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well as if 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 E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, DC,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-* .s
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TO CONTRACTORS.
oFrIcE OF COMMISSIONER OF PuBLlc BULL

OFFIcE OF COMMISSIONER OF PuBLlc BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this office
III until Saturday. the 22d Of April next, at 3
O'Clock. p. m, for grading and gravelling much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, is not now graded and
gravelled as may be directed by the Commission
er of Public Buildings. Z,
The work is 10 be of the best character and TO
be done TO The acceptance of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint TO inspect il
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
LIST day of October next.
The graveng must be a, least twelve inches
in depth al the centre of the street, laperng of
gradually 10 six inches in depth al the sides. Sc
curly wall be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading mus, be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, rs the Commissioner shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
i. b. FRENCH,
Commissioner OF Public Buildings.
Feb 24-id
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rI,HE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly .,

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly Ola
II hand good stock of well.made accoun,
books, and manufacture to order, at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock Of paper and stationery articles con,
prise everything desirable in counting room or
office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and noiarial
presses.
Bill heads cards, circulars &c, printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE a. CO.,
11th street, I'd door north Of Penn Az.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, liza and 17e Pearl
street, New York. Nov S-f.
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MisfflIanf0as.
NEARBIis Marble works.

MARBLE MANTLES.-MaTbie works.
lfl The subscriber bcgs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which no
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, linies, steps, and plat
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 TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On e ST.. bet 18th and 13th
Oct 9-6m. (m)
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FORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT VIII
LARD3S HOTEL January 2G 1854 en-

route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
10 the world Washington, ID. c.. London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal, on or be-
fore the 1st day of May next ofGeorge p. Fox IL
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department. The
business will be transferred from the northeast to
the southwest corner of the same block Of build
ing. viz: to the store IS feet front 103 feet deep
No. 32l Broadway New York city, next door to
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs. Seaman & Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
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NEW YORK = CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

In ship Line via Nicaragua. shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors
Through in advance Of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 tons burthen, viii leave from pier
No. North river, at o'clock P. M precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Me
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo l".;oe..
For information or passage at the loves. "a - -
ply only at the agency of the company, No.
Bowling Green, ~ Y.
CHARLES MORGAN Agent
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A MOTHER NEW BOOK by THE Au-

A MOTHER NEW BOOK by THE AU-
IA thor ofthe "Wide, Wide World"-Carl Krn
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price rs cents, gilt, 81 25
The Bow in the Cloud or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings, price So so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel Of Peace, price Go
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 Fni
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 81 rs;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price ST CONVEX
price ST. IS.
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbu, d. D., price 81 rs
Autobiography Of Rev. ]. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price ST..
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE
Th street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
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THE COMING STRUGGLE.-Thc Com
u ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth.
or the Political Events Of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Feb s Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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NEW BOOKS.
DICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

~ Missionary; by the Rev. James Hami-
ton, d. ID.
Jaqueine Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower efthe Family; a 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.
Parcy's 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 dy Merton
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Dec ii 18th street, near dd-Fellows' Hall.
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FINO SENATORS AND MEMBERS or
the House of RepresentatIyes.-Ag gentle.

i the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 devote them 10 the service
Of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
Jourpmeut Of the present session of Congress. he
is perfectly Indifferent to the character of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
inunications addressed TO p B. T., at Mrs. Wards
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. ...~ Feb 2-f