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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

IN thor Of the 'sWide, Wide Word"-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 50 so;
Glad Tidngs, or the Gospel of Peace, price SO
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents. s
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life Of the Soul, from the French Of Fini
Ion and Madame Guyonc, price rs cents.
years in the East, by William Goodell, price 81 as
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Conver.
Sion its theory and process, by Rev T. Spencer,
price 81 IS.
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, ID. d. price 81 IS !;
Autobiography Of Rev. j. B. Finley, or Pioneer il
the West, price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY e. BALLANTYNE, y
7th street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

TOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stcvens
Il Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ee-
giant and seasonable goods, just imported and of
the newest and most elegant styles Our assort-
ment of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery,
Linen Cambria handkerchief, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities. The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us. will insure to our customers the certainty Of
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices. SIEVENS.S
Mar Z Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

NEW SPRING Goods. H. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members Of the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter and respectfully solicits
their attention. us well as citizens and strangers
generally, 10 his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassmeres,
and vestings, in greatvarieiies. have not IN any
previous season been so well prepared TO offer TO
the closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine in2 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 Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing or superior quality, oi
my ewn make, which will be sold on the mos,
reasonable terms.
Mar S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

ENUINE HEIDSIECK & CO. CHAM
W pagne.-The subscribers having been APP
pointed by Messrs. Heidseck d. Co. TO succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the subjoined
card
The Messrs. Heidsieck S1 Co.. as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Hedsieck d Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality ftheir Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
dentfcd with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name OF Heldsieck & Co., IN
full, by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January l, 1854.
CRAMER 81 ABEGG,
Successor to Charles EngIer,
and sole importers in the United States.
e STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent Tor
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm, Heidsieck S Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this weknown brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, Mareh S, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECk " CO. {.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

THE undersigned will publish in the city OF
u Atalanta, Georgia, monthly journal OF med
cine under the above name Each number will
contain twenty.f -four pages. devoted to the develop
ment of southern medical literature, and the expo
sition ofthe Diseases and physical peculiariiies of
THE BLISTER AND CRITIC
will be independent in everything. II shall not
grind for any clique faction; IT Will not be the
mouthpiece of any caba or the organ Of any indi
vidual II will stand upon the code Of ethics,
and patronize honorable medicine, sink or swim,
live or die, survive or perish. We invite short.
sensible, and practical papers from the profession
throughout the country.
sTho work is permanently established, and will
be issued in March next at 81 90 per year in ad-
vance Persons wishing il will please address
the editor, with the needful enclosed, postpaid.
March 81. II. A. RAMSAY, M. D., Editor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED

TAZETE L Err OF THE UNITE ID
NJ States--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view Of the present condition, industry, and
resources of the American Confederacy, embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical in
formation, from recent and original resources, to-
rether with the results Of the census Of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. D.
N B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book Of
the kind and presents a large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattainabe IN any otner source.
This new matter is all of q recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popua-
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken
This gives il inestimable value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at X. FAkNHAMS,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jan 25-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

UTHERE IS THE SCIENCE OF MEDI.
w cine a-In the last thirty years, in the cities
Of New York Boston, and Philadelphia, fifty thou
sand persons died Of consumption In Great Bri-
tain during the same period, the mortality of con-
sumptive persons amounts TO sixty thousand.
Calomel, ofcourse, killed every one Of them.
There is no blessing like that of health, particu-
larly when you're sick.
IMpoKTANr SOURCES OF BODILY ViaoR.-Exer-
cise temperance in eating, pure air, frequent bath
ing, abstinence from stimuant Injuries and the
abuse of sexual passions, pure and nutitritious
diet.
Patent medicines will do for rats; but for men
undo. The Greeks made Socrates swallow hem
lock, because in that time there was. notpoisoned
patent medicines.
Daily Morning Draughts to be taken early, by
every person with pulmonary consumption, or in
fammation in the lungs and take a walk without
fatigue.
She asses milk, one pint; Peruvian bark, 6ne-
ly powdered, one dram; Mucilage of gum Traga-
cant, one dram. Mix, and take them all at once.
AT noon, Spirit of Mindirerio, one fluid dram !;
Tincture of Gentian, one dram; Spirit of Castor
one scruple; Paregoric, one dram; Spirits OF
Nitre, half dram; Port wine, half ounce; su-
gar or Honey, one scruple. Mix for dose,
AT night, going to bed, Exract of Iceland moss
one scruple; Opium, half grain to one grain or
instead of Opium, add 10 the Iceland moss, Do
vers Powder, ten grains; Gum, quantum suf
felt. Dose, six pills.
This OF course Will not cure consumption IN the
last stage, but is the best treatment (by part for
that disease. Womans breast milk is recommend
ed in the Island Of Madeira, and at Malta, and is
very beneficial.
Physic, for the most part is nothing else but the
substitute Of exercise or temperance. The sick
without hope, with old chronic diseases, that other
Physicians have never been able TO cure who are
actually suffering, especially those attacked peri
odicaly with Chills and Fever, Rheumatic, Gout,
Swellings, Coughs, Habitual running, &c, will
please to call at my rooms at Mrs. Duval's, op-
posite Browns Hotel.
RICARDO ,CORREA DA COSTA,
Feb PIT Teacher of Foreign Languages
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
1 CO-PARTNERsHIP HAVING BEEN

A CO-PARTNERSHIP HAVING BEEN
IN formed on the lst instant by the subscribers
for the purpose of conducting the Tailoring bnsi-
ness in all its various branches in this city, they
respectfully invite all who wish TO purchase or
have made Goats, Vests, or Pantaloons of the
newest and most fashionable style to call at their
place of business, in Moffitts building, east side Of
Al street, and near Pennsylvania avenue, pledging
themselves to strive earnestly, and they doubt not
successfully 10 gratify the taste Of the most fas-
tidious J. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
Feb l5-dlw&eo3w Late Of New York.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
DEVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM

II EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
IL House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE IL CO.,
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa. av.
Branch of Stationer's Hall, 174 and 176 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov 2s
The above contains all the information neces-
sary 70 enable the merchant or shipmaster to
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, alphabetical Tariff, the
manner Of passing entries current forms OF oaths,
permits bonds, entries, &c, &c. II has evidently
been prepared with great deal of care, and will
be found very useful TO the officers OF the revenue
and custom house throughout the country as well
as the merchant and shipmaster
From the Washington Sentinel, Feb4.
We are indebted 10 Collins, Bovine IL Co. for
copy of "Cone's Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine oi
business in entering and clearing vessels, the man
ner of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries the forms of business in the different de-
partments Of customs, a detailed account OF the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oaths, orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted TO the wants
Of the mercantile public, and it is said to be the
best book of the sort ever offered TO the public.
Feb 19-1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
Is HEREBY GIVEN, That /

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That L
In have lost Land Warrant Certificate Tor
l60 acres, No. Is, ,222 in favor Of Ncri d. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin.
Yost Smith, and Rosanna Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram M. Smith, deceased, of company ii, s,h
United States Infantry, (Mexican war.)an which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
& Co., of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1858, di-
rected TO William p. Williams, esq., Washington,
ID. c., and was never received It's my intention
TO apply for duplicate Of this warrant TO the COM
missioner of pensions.
NERI T. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
Jahuayv oa,b 1854 Jan2S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

ENERAL AGENCY.-Th The Subscriber
NJ pays special attention 10 the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also buys and sells real estate; ne
gotiates loans, having facilities BY which he can
generally negotiate loans small sums on good
paper, at short date.
JAMES j. MILLER,
Over Selden Withers Il Co.'S Bank
Jan 1S eodlm
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
TOR THE SPRING; TRADE.-Perfume-

NOR THE SPRING TRADE'-Fernme-
I ry, Hair Washes, Oils, &c,
Phalon's, Barry's, Lyons Katharon Pomatums.
Macasser and other Oils, for the hair.
Lubns Extracts for the handkerchief
Lubn's and other Soaps in great variety.
In fact our assortment Of Periumery ls complete
and Of the best qualities. SiEvENSS
Mar 11-3teodf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

As~EXCLUsIvELY BY TELEGHAPH,-a -an
IT heavy expense
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. "a hours.
The Philapelphia do..............lS
The Baltimore morning do... .......12
Address Times Office, Adams 81 Co.'s Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron, corner La. av. and 7th street.
Washington city, agent for the District of Column
bia. G. G. BAYLOR,
Feb 16-6teodtf Sole proprietor
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

MODERN LANGl %GES.-D. e. Groux,
lSl native Of France, teacher OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish and German.
Translatons made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms to rent al that place.
Sen 2l-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO

~ taries Public, comprising Summary of the
Laws OF Bills of Exchange andof Promssory Notes,
both in Europe and the United States; Checks on
Bankers, and Sight Bills, with approved Forms
of Protest, and references to Important Legal De-
cisions. Adapted for the use Of Notaries Public
and Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. M, Of
the Boston Bar.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Mar II Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

INDWARD LYCETT, SEN, book-Dihoc,
L Potomac Hall, corner OF Eleventh street ana
MARYLAND avenue. over Clarkes Drug store, wash
ington, ID. C. .
Every style OF book-bnding executed, either IN
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound
Mr.. LYcErr respectfully suggests TO ms friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental ikcnesses He takos this method 10 INFORM
sonaI remembrances, that daguerreoiype like
ncsses can be inlad on the inside covers Of fami-
" bibles, presentaton-books or keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended TO.
Mar l3-meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
MisrfIIaMk1ns.
THE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FOR

NNHE UNDERSIGNED lS AGENT Foh
ing lots or other property. Non-resdents and
those who may choose to employ him VIII find II
greatly to their advantage TO do So he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with oil the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him to keep property in order at
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted TO him. Not wishing 10 trouble
the public with a long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt VIM. A. T. Maddox, u. 8. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on II street, between sih and Sth streets,
north of the aten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
NJ B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4--cot
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE

(tory)
The present critical state of European affairs
will render these publications sunusuayinterestng
during the year 1854 They will occupy middle
ground between the hastily-written news items,
crude speculations, and flying rumors Of the daily
Journal and the ponderous tone of the future his
torian, written after the living interest and excite
ment of the great political events Of the time shall
have passed away. II is 10 these periodicals that
readers must look for the only really ineligible
and reliable history Of current events; and
SUCH in addition to their wellestablshed literary,
scientific and theological character, we urge them
upon the consideration of the reading public.
Arrangements are in progress for the receipt of
early sheets from the British publishers, by which
we shall be able TO place all our reprints in the
hands of subscribers about as soon as they can be
furnished with the foreign copies. Although this
will involve a very large outlay on our part, we
shall continue TO furnishthe periodicals. at the same
low rates as heretofore, viz:
Per Annun
For any one fthe four Reviews. SO
For any two of the four Reviews........ S
For any three Of the four Reviews. ...... 7
For all four of the Reviews. ............. 8
For Blackwood's Magazine. .......... 5
For Blackwood and three Reviews ......w Q
For Blackwood and the four Reviews.... 10
Payments to be made, IN all cases, in advance
Money enrren the State tchere issued tciR Be 70.
ceiue6 at par.
CLUBBING.
discount OF twenty-five per cent. from the
above prices will be allowed to clubs ordering four
or more copies of any one more Of the above
works, thus: Four copies of Backwood or of one
Review will be sent to one address for SO four
copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $780,
and so on.
. POSTAGE.
Inall the principal cities and towns these works
will be delivered, through agents, FREE OF POST
AGE. When sent by mail, the postage TO any part
Of the United States will be but TwENTY-FouR
CENTS year for Blackwood, and but TWELVE
CENTS a year for each of the Reviews
Remittances and ommunications should always
be addressed post paid TO the publishers.
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
81 Gold Street, Ne,c York.
NJ B.--L s. & Co. have recently published, and
have now for sale, the Farmers Guide, 2 by Henry
Stephens, of Edinburgh and Professor Norton Of
Yale College, New Haven, complete in two vols,
royal octave, containing 600 pages, IA steel and
600 wood engravings. Price, in muslin binding,
six dollars.
III This icork is NOT the old Book ofthe FARM.
laie'y REsuscITArED and atrown Rpon the market.
Jan Is
NEW BOOKS.-Thc Lamp Lighter: a
~ moral tale of thrilling interest. Price ST.
Mrs. Ben Darby; or the Veal aud Woe of Social
Lie, Temperance Tale, by Maria Collins Price
81, aNA
Female Scripture Characters, by William Jaw,
author OF Morning and Evening Exercises Price
81.
Doctrine Of the Holy Eucharist, by Robt Isaac
Wilherforcc, A. M. Price 81 25.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
s1arcn - Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
VTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Represcntatives.-Ag gentle

IL the HOUSE OF RepreschtatIvess--Ag gcntIe-
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporters both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
The press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment Of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed 10 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-H
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
nATENT sCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,

il embracing all the properties contained in the
finest quill, in addition TO which the durability of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
"Rapp's inmitable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner of the United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They so far
superior to any or to all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make comparison with others. This
is strong praise, but it is true, and we are enhu-
siastic. ."-Grakaas's MagaSims
For sale al tho Bookstore of R. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city, corner of 1lth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar II
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

TDWARD C. DYER, Importer of Cigars
" and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received from his agent in Havana, 100000
nWashington Club" "Prefata, and SCI Siglo NIX"
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and others. Jan 31-tf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
DIGGLEs & LAKEMAN. Merchant

~ u Z ~ VHCI
II, Tailors and Clothiers. have just returned
from New York with large assortment Of sea-
sonable merchant tailors' spring goods, TO which
they would call the attention of their customers
and the public generally, part OF which has been
selected witt particular reference to boys and
youths clothing, which they VIII manufacture
largely, and make 10 order the latest styles.
We have also ON hand well-selected stock OF
gentlemens furnishing goods, all of which will be
sold at the lowest prices.
Mar 12-6teodf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeeper and
others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber OH low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes, H..
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass Girondoles,
China Vases.
Earlhenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
Goods sent TO any part Of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
O. S. WHIT LESEY,
v 7th street,
Opposite Selden g. Witherss Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
FENCING SCHOOL.
NIEDZIELSkI late Major

" in the Hungarian army nstructs in all the
ment Of fencing, as taught in Europe and America,
and now the fashionable accomplishment of an
American gentleman, conducive to health,
graceful attitude, and defensive requirement.
Terms: Six lessons, 50; II lessons, 80, in ad-
vance.
Near corner of Thirteenth ST. and Penn. av
Dec l5--d3m*
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28

TyOR THE SPRING TRADE Linen
JIG Cambria Handkerchiefs.-The large sales
Of Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs The past season
warrant us in presenting TO our customers very
large assortment this spring, and, we think at
very low prices.
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Mar 19-3teodf Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
ETRsT ARD SHOE sTORE.-The

undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
Of the ward and the public generally that, in addi-
ton to his already large stock OF Shoes, he has
Just received beautiful assortment Of Gentle
mans Congress Caters, made by one Of the first
manufacturers in the city of New York; and also
the handsomest assortment Of Ladies' black Cal
tiers, at 25 per pair, that has ever been offered
for sale in this city. Ladies and gentleman will
please call and Judge for themselves.
HENRY L. CROSS, 7 Buildings.
Mar11-eo3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-28
MisfEIIanknms.

THLEGANT FURNITURE-The UNDER
II signed take pleas6te in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock Of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, Of every de-
scrption and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted to the fancy and ne
cessities Of all classes of purchasers. The work
manshp will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
CANT and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them, we have yet few remaining
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire 10 possess themselves of so desirable q
Mattress. To the invalid il win be found invalu-
able. WIGHT & CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7ih street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 4-d1y