davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
PROsPECTUs OF THE INDEP EVIDENT.
Vol,ime SiTfh-1S51

rTNHIS well known and widely circulated Journal
i conducted by Pastors Of Congregational churches
in New York and vicinity, has completed its 9Th year
II is now enlarged; is published in quarto form,
and contains sixteen columns, ffy per cent more
reading matter than ever before, being the largest
religions paper tn the royld'
In addition to the regular editorial CORPS Rev. g.
b. CHREvER, ID d., Rev HENRY WARD BREcHRR
Mrs. H. b. STowE, Rev. @. l.. BRACE, and MINNIE
MYRTLE" are stated contributors, engaged to write
weekly and will be assisted by most able Correspond
ents nc home and abroad who will do all in their
power TO make this Journal an interesting religious
and family papr.
Tsrms-Notwithstanding the immense addition Of
Mt least $4,000 TO the yearly expenses Of the paper,
the price will remain the same
TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
~ mid srictkytn adpanc 81 80 if not paid within
three months. No new names entered without the
money.
Acknowledgement and Postmasters are autho.
rzed Agents, and solicited to engage in the work
Of extending circulation. Fifty cents commission
on each new subscriber will be allowed them
Any person wishing to subscribe will please enclose
in envelope TWO DOLLARS, and address
JOSEPH III. LADD
PUBLISHER OF THE INDEPENDENT,
No. 10 Spruce street, Ne,c York
Preparing postage; and money sent will be con-
sidcred at our risk.
1 The paper will be sent in exchange for one year
TO any newspaper monthly periodical that will pub
lish this Prospectus including this notice
New York, Jan 5, 1854
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
NEW GOODS.

DARKER ut his Perfumery and Fancy Store, un-
Il der the National Hotel, Pa avenue is Just open.
ing new and complete stock of Goods consisting in
part Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves, all sizes and col
ors.
PERFUMERY
Extracts from the houses Of Lubn and Provost Paris
and Harrison Philadelphia;
Genuine German Cologne, Pomatum Boeuf Marrow ;
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil, w. I. Bay Rum;
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleavers Honey Soap;
Lubns Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylors Transparent Balls &C., &c
BRUSHES.
English, French, and American Hnir Brushes in ono
hundred different patterns
|, 2, 8, 4, and row Tooth Brushes, London made
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c, &C.. &c.
COMBS.
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
Shell, Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fen's premium ivory fne-tecth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
Guerians Roussels, and Harrison Shaving Cream
Military Cakes and all other Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKERs PREMIUM RAZOR sTRoP.
WASHINGTON, March IL, ls49.
We the undersigned having fairly tested Parker's
Metallic Razor Strop Powder. 10 which the Maryland
Institute has awarded premium take great pleasure
in certifying that will keep the Razor in fine smooth
shaving order, without the use Of hone.
j. MACPHERSON BERRIEN. u. S. Senator.
w. w. SEAroN, Mayor Of Washington
w. 5. ARCHER, House Of Representatives
Rev. L. M. PEAsE, Washington City
THOMAS J. RUsK, u. States Senator
Hiram Walbridgc, Esq, New York city.
RAZ0RS.
Wade 4 Butchers, of our own importation;
Tally -Ho, from Is cents to 81. Is each
Razors imported to order, and all warranted.
Jan. I'D
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD. MAHOGANY,
AND WALNUT FURNITURE.

lust received at WALLS cheap House Furnish.
- ing Warcrooms, on Seventh street, opposite the
National 1ntelligencer office, among which may be
found
Rosewood Mahogany, and Walnut Tete-aTcte and
Sofas, in hair, CLOTH and brocatelle in great yari-
ETY.
Easy Chairs, Arm Chairs, and Rockers TO match
Mahogany, Walnut, French, and Cottage Bedstcads
Walnut and Mahogany Etageres
Cabinets and Whatnots;
Mahogany and Walnut marble-top and plain Bureaus
Mahogany, Walnut. and Maple Wardrobes;
Feather Beds. hair and shuck Mattrcsses
Handsome gilt and Mahogany Mirrors;
And very large and general assortment Of all
kinds Of goods necessary for furnishing which the
attention Of those furnishing is respectfully invited
Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. All
Of which will be sold very low ut WALLS House
Furnishing Warerooms, on Seventh street opposite
Intelligencer Office. Jan 2-dlw
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
"THE YOUNG PEOPLES FAvORIrE..
A Mem and Improved V0Iump.

yXTOODWoRTHS YOUTHS CABINET enters
Wv upon the Ninth Year Of its publication with the
January Number. This Magazine has acquired the
name of the Young Peoples Favorite" 1t has
become household word. Its articles comprise an
almost endless variety all, whether grave humor-
ous adapted to instruct well entertain and the
whole pervaded by an air of pure and healthful mo-
raity
FRANCIS G. wooDwoRTH,
Author of Uncle Franks Home Stories" "Theo-
dore Thinkers Tales" Stories about Animals, &c,
is still the Editor. The January number contains a
choice variety of articles including of the best
Puzzles published. For cngravngs, have
Portraits of Washington Irving. Daniel Webster
his Farm and host of others; among which is
Frontspiece executed at great expense in the high
est style Of tho art The picture is perfect gem,
itself worth the price of the entire volume.
THE RAMBLEs IN THE OLD WORLD,
which have aided materially in swelling our sub
scrption list since the Editors return from abroad
will be continued through the year 1854. WooD-
it has been called by London publisher) decidedly
the
Richest Dollar MagaSine in the Worldl
1t embraces nearly 600 pages forming two beaut-
full volumes, illustrated with upwards of rs fine
cravings. Now is the time to subscribe. Send and
get the January number if you are unacqaainted
with the work, and judge for yourself We will send
this number to any address rchen required speci
men, for six cents, or two postage stamps
Price Of Woodicorth's Fomh's Cabinet, only One
Dollar Year.
Four copies, S7t cents, So SO
Five copies, so cents 90
Eight copies, rs cents, 90
and for club Of eight more extra copy will be
sent to the one who gets up the club.
All subscriptions must commence with the begin
ming Of volume, and must be accompanied with the
money. Address postpaid,
D. A. W0oDW0RTH, 1ls Nassau street, N. Y
TWENTY OR THIRTY GOOD AGENTS
will be employed to travel in different parts Of the
Union, for the purpose Of procuring subscribers and
selling the bound volumes. A liberal per ccntage will
be allowed to those who apply suitably recommended
Address, as above,
d.. A. w0oDwORTH, Publisher.
Jan. 10. 118 Nassau street, New York
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
From the Injured States Ayg,.s.

To those persons who may visit Washington and
are in want Of boot that cannot he excelIcd either
in quality or workmanship, we would call their alton
ton to the card of Henry Janncy, be found under
the head of I" Washington A handsome and neat
lymade boot is not ut all times a of pleasure
To the wearer, but often Of extreme torture this
is caused by the bungling in which the boot
is fitted to the foot Mr.. Janney has devoted much
of his time in studying the construction Of the human
foot in order to ascertain how boot should be cut
and fitted that viii be perfectly easy to all parts of
the foot In this he has succeeded that it matters
not what may be the shape Of the number Of corns
the foot his boot is perfectly easy Thus he has
combined beauty with comfort
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
BY THE MORNINGS MAIL.
PENNSYLVANIA Legislature.

HARRISBURG, JAN. 1.-The bill FORGETTING
the charter Of the Franklin Canal Company
passed its second reading in the Senate to-day,
and was then laid over.
In the House. Mr.. Stockdale offered pre-
amble and resolutions relative to the Erie af-
fair, admitting that the difficulty was of q
dangerous character interrupting travel, &c.,
promising that the Legislature will do justice
to Erie, and urging her citizens to respect the
laws and the decisions of the courts till mat
tiers are adjusted. Laid.on the table for the
present
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL u

The NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL u.
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
TINE ships comprising this line the following
i The ATLANTIC, Capt West
Tho PACIFIC, Capt. Nye.
Tho ARCTIC, Capt. Luce.
The BALTIC. Capt Comstock
The ADRIATIC Capt Grafton.
These ships have been built by contract expressly
for Government service; every care has been taken
in their truction also in their engines, to in
sure strength and speed and their accommodations
for passengers unequalled for elegance and
fort.
Price of passage fom Now York to Liverpool in
first cabin, $120; in second cabin, $40. Exclusive
Of extra size state rooms 5000. From Liverpool
to New York, ESQ and EGO.
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No borths can be secured until paid for
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
1883 1853
From NeW York From liverpool.
Saturday, November 26. Wednesday. Nov. 30.
Saturday, December 10. Wednesday, Dec IA.
Saturday, December a. Wednesday Dec. %.
For freight or passage, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS a. CO,
No. So Wall street, N Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY, a CO.,
R. G. ROBERTS CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
J. MUNR0E a CO.,
26 Rue Notre Dame des Victories, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be accountable
for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jswelry precious
therefor. and the value thereof therein expressed
Jan
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
SEGARSl SEGARS |

~ can't get decent Ssgar in Washington"
Is phrase hourly heard from strangers in our city
i Without admitting or denying its truth, the sub.
scrber determined TO remedy tho evil. To this end
he has made list Of every brand which any gentle
man has pronounced tho best segar over smoked
and with this document he has procured from the first
importers in New York, stock Of those choice
brands, and now offers them to the public.
Every fumigator, who knows good segar when he
smells IT, is requested to call and examine tho stock
JOHN SESSFoRD,
Sign Of Jim Grow, doors east Of National Hotel
Jan. 2--3m
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
REGULAR LINE.

! - NEUUL tIt LIVE. J
NEW YORK, Alexandria, Washii gton, and clrge-
IN Town Packets.
Schooner Fairfax-C. Penfe d, mas err
Do Empire Rufus Kuaap, master.
Do. Statesnan--J. ID. Cathell, master.
DO. Washington. Kendrck, master.
DO. S,nator-W kruy. master
Do. Hamilton--A Dayton, master.
Do. Arlington il. Lewis, master.
Do. Arctic-George Wilson, master.
The above packets having resumed their weekly
trips shippers notified that OF them will poe
itivcly clear from New York every Saturday, (or
oftener If necessarily aud that this punctuality may
BIO depended upon during tho year, until interrupted
by ice STURGES, CHAIRMAN, & Co,
10 Wall street. New York
s. SHIHN az SON, Alexandria
Jan. I'd II. A. III. DODGE, Georgetown.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
T. AgrHuRx HOME MAGAZINE,


GIVES over 900 large doubIe-column octave pages
VI Of Choice Reading Matter in year also, from
IL to Is Steel Engravngs. Of high order OF ex;el-
lence besides from $50 to 200 Fine Wood Engrav.
ings
All for Si.25, in clubs Of Four Subscribers
THE CHEAPEST MONTHLY MAGAZINE IN The
WORLD.
No periodical in the United States has been moro
generally or moro warmly commended by tho Press
than the HOME MAGAZINE"
The third volume which begins in January, 1884,
will contain moral Story by Mr.. ARTHUR Of
considerable length entitled
"Thc Angel OF the Household"
15-Send for Specimen nup,Jets. They will bo
furnished free Of charge
TERMS. IN ADVANCE, 81 year
Four copies one year, s.
Twelve copies one year, SIS, and one to getter up
Of club.
l57-Tho Home Magazine and Godeys Ladys Book
sent year for $3.50.
Address postpaid. 4 s ARTHUR h CO,
JAN ~. l07 Walnut street, Philadolp
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
REMOVAL

HENRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
Il Mandatory, for the last ten years located on
9th street. the General Post Office was removed
to Pennsylvania Avenue, between Browns Hotel and
Ith street, where the proprietor has spared pains
or expense in fitting up establishment
rate with the great incrcee in the business Of the
house
The subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE
full Acknowledgements to his friends and patrons for
their longcontinued fayors, and will be pleased to
meet them in his acw house
have a very well assorted stock Of Boots and
Shoes of French, New York, Eastern, and my own
make, embracing every style and variety, to which
invite tho attention of members Of Congress and cit
zens generally. HENRY JANNEY
Penn. ay., north side, between Browns Hotel
Jan. and 7th st., third door from the latter
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
BUTTER AND BuCKWHEAT.

C0SHFN Butter, selected from Delaware county
" Diaries. New York and Pennsylvania extra
hulled Buckwheat in barrels half barrels and bags
The best Philadelphia butter in prints for table
Supplies received weekly. and any quantity deliver
ed to order SHEKELL a BAILEY,
Successors to J. b Kibbey a Co..
Jan 2-dIwif No 5, opposite Centre Market
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
HAVANA CIGARS,

HAVANA CIGARS,
nF the following choice brands
~ Syiva A Co.'S NJ. c. 1st in 110ths
La Philanthropa, in I-4ths ia.
La ADO aston, in 1-4ths;
FL Sol dc Peuarvel, in 1-4ths;
George Washington, in 1-5ths
III Consolation in 1-4ths;
Ambrosia Londres, 1st, | .l0ths
Do. 3D. l-5ths;
Ell Etseo, in 1-10ths
La Cosmopolita, in 1.5ths;
Maria Antoiuctte Londres Regalia, LIST, l-l0ths
Do. do do. I'd, l-l0ths
Espanioa for le Prcnsado in 1-4ths
case original Victoria Londres, 5000.
Together with fnc assortment Of Chewing To.
bacco. SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors to John b. Kibbey a Co..
Jan. 4--d6tif No. s. opposite Centre Market
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20

The WHrTE SLAvE.-We have Just seen a
young man, II years Of age, who has made his
escape from Slavery, and who is as white as the
President Of the United States In no feature
Of this young man can the slightest resem-
blance to the negro race be traced-nose, lips,
and hair, Caucasian or Anglo Saxon-yet he
was a slave-St GATHERINGS (Can) Journal
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
RELIGIOUS BOOK DEPOSITORY.

DUN
GRAY * BALLANrYNE, Seventh street, two
~ doors above Odd Fellows Hall have the only
Depository In this city Of the publications of the
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society;
Evangelical knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts Sabbath School So
clothes and all the principal Religious Publishers
II is therefore apparent that their stock Of Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Litera
ture must be unequalled
They always keep an extensive assortment Of all
the Hymns used in the different churches family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books. in plain and superb
bindingsl
Attractive and choice Juveniles, embracing nearly
all Of the most useful and entertaining Books for the
young, published.
School Books of all The kinds used in the city and
country schools, at New York prices
Blank Books Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives, Portmonnaies, Portfolios, Writing
Desks &c. Jan. I'd I
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
New York Markets.

New YoRK, JAN. 2O.-Flour has declined.
Sales of the State -four at $Sl21a, and South
ern at $8.18A-4,000 barrels sold Wheat
unchanged; sales small Corn-sales Of Is, 600
90 cents Stocks dull. Cotton firm.
Philadelphia market unchanged.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
FOUND.

INC. GATHERS CONFECTIONERY, on the 18th
4 inst, small sum Of money, which the loser can
obtain by leaving or sending full description Of the
same, through tho post Office, to
JAMES ROBERTSON, ofN. Y
Jan. 20. Editor of The Truth
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
AGENCY FOR ALL THE MAGAZINES,
AT SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE.

Harper's Magazine, Putnam's Magazine,
Graham's Magazine Hunts Merchants Magaz
Godey's Ladys Book Eclectic Magazine,
Illustrated Magaz. Of Art, Knickerbocker Magazine
Arthur's Magazine, Dickens Household ords
Historical Educator, Littolls Living Age,
Ladies' Nat Magazine, London Punch,
London Illustrated News, Blackwood's Magazine.
Also, the reprint Of all tho Foreign Reviews com
prsing the London Quarterly Westminster, Edin-
burgh, and North British.
All tho Literary Newspapers published in Phila-
delpha, New York, and Boston also, all the New
Books received rs fast as published
very complete and varied assortment Of fine note
and letter Paper, comprising all the most beautiful
qualities and sizes in general use
large assortment Of Blank Books for sale at
JOE sHILLINGToN's BOOKSTORE.
Odeon Building cor. A st. and Pa. avenue
Jan. 2-d3m
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
The San Francisco Rescuers.

PHILADELPHIA, JAN. ia meeting of the
merchants was held at noon to-day, John A.
Brown presiding, at which resolutions were
passed, returning thanks to the three vessels
who rescued the San Francisco's passengers,
especially to Captain Creighton, Of the Three
Bells. and asking Congress to act promptly. A
committee was appointed to obtain subscrip-
tions for testimonial, and considerable
amount was subscribed on the spot
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
CAMERON,S

GENERAL AGENCY and Insurance Office Co.
~ lumbia Place, q doors north Of Louisiana ave.
nueD Seventh street, least sde) Washington, d. G.
Claims before Congress and the different Depart
ments. Jan. Sd
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
ALDEN'S CREAM COFFEE,

DREPARED from pure Java ceffee. from which
Il cup of Clarified Coffee, sweetcned and creamed,
be made in minute, by di solving it in hot
water. For sale by
SHEKELL Il BAILEY,
Successors to j. II, Kibbey Co..
Jan dot No, 5, opposite Centre Market
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
GEO. M. SLOAN.
J. @. TRvINr.

SL0AN a IRVINE, Attorneys at Law, No. 2s4
- Main street, Cincinnati Ohio
References DIR. George Fries, Alexander H. Nc
Guffey A. Mckenzie, Graham A Mccoy, Cincinnati
Ohio; Smith Sinclair, Smith. Bagolcy, a Co. Pitts
burgh N. ID, Morgan Auditor Of State Of Ohio Geo
~ McCook Attorney General Of Ohio, Columbus; j.
@. Husscy, President Forest City Bank Hussoy a
Sinclair Mason Estep, Cleveland Dec l.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
CHARLES FRODSHAM'S

NHAhLEo FhUDoHAM .
IMPROVED CHRONOMETER WATCHES
plain and hunting cases Of every variety Of style
i and size.
Ladies Watches, Of new and elegant styles, just
received from the mandatory Of Charles Frodsham,
"a Strand. London
Also, Watches from the most celebrated Londcn
and Swiss makers. For sale by
s. WILLARD
Jan I'D Nos Congress street, Boston
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
yIsIrIxs AND WEDDING CARDS.

Upon the receipt Of TWO DOLLARS, by mall the
" subscriber will Immediately forward, free Of
postage pack Of fifty Visiting cards, with the name
Of the person acritten upon them in style which re-
aures the closest examination 10 distinguish II from
engraving. Wedding Cards from four to five dollars
per pack Of City Samples will be 10 persons by
applying postage paid, and enclosing stamp. Write
the name plainly. Address
VIM A. RICHARDSON,
Dec 29-3t Seventh street, Washington, n @.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
NEW AND ELEGANT SILKS. EMBRCI
DERIES, CLOAKS, &c.

TINE subscribers beg leave respectfully to invite
the attention Of the ladies Of tho city and vicn-
~ TO the following new and rich Goods which have
just been received, viz
50 dresses extra rich Brocade Silks, for evenings i
rs do. do. do. street
% do. do. Moru antique, watcrcd
Is do do. MOru antique, brocadc
10 do do. black Brocado Silk
IL do do. hounced Brocade Silks,
10 pieces light colored plain Poult de Sole
% do very rich plaid Silks
rs do Silk Illusions, for party dresses, all coils
30 do watcred and plain real Irish Poplins;
$50 style Paris trimmed Chemiscttes a Sleeves
in sets
$50 do French embroidered Collars
so do. French embroidered cambria Chemi-
settes and Sleeves, in sets
70 French embroidered Chemsettcs and Sleeves
trimmed with Maltese Honiton, and Valon-
cienncs Laces, very cheap;
100 pairs embroidered ,uuslin and cambria Sleeves
$50 French embroidered Handk f. great variety
300 pieces English and French Thread Laces;
20 velvet Cloaks latest style
rs embroidered cloth Cloaks latest style
rs plain and trimmed cloth Cloaks;
so small Persian Scnrfs, for tho neck
so long Cashmere Shawls
% richly embroidered white Grape Shawls
Together with great variety Of new and elegant
articles appropriate to the season all Of which
arc enabled to offer at reduced prices having taken
advantage 81 tho advanced season 10 make our pnr-
chases lJan 2. H00E, BROTHER, a co.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
NEW STORY BY @ EoRGE LIPPARD.


TIME undersigned will commence, or about tho
Il LIST of February, In the philadelphia Sunday
Mercury" the publication Of thrilling and interest
ing story written expressly for that paper, by George
Lippard entitled
ELEANOR; Or, SLAVE CATCHING IN
THE QUAKER CITY.
The story is founded on facts connected with the
operations Of the Fugitive Slave Law in the city
of Brothely LORE and in point of interest is fully
equal to Mr.. Lippards celebrated work " The Quaker
City"
new volume OF the Mercury commences with the
New Year, and all who wish to subscribe to one of
the hest family newspapers published in the United
States, should forward their names without delay.
TERMS:
copy one year $3.50
copies do. 100
10 copies do. 1900
20 copies do. 1000
Address, UPHAM a. JONES,
Publishers Sunday Mercury. Philadelphia, Pa
Jan.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
EZRA c. SEAMAN.

A TToRNEY and Counsellor Mt Law Detroit Mich
IN gan will practice in the State and United States
Courts attend to securing and collecting debts and
to investigating titles to lands in any part Of the Sato
Of Michigan Jan Cd
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
HENRY JANNEy

SiOE DEALER, and Fashionable Boot Maker
~ Pennsylvania Avenue, between Browns Hotel
and Seventh street. Washington. Jan 2-3m
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20

ENLISTMENT OF SEAMEN A meeting was
recently held in the city of New Orleans, hav-
ing for its object a reform in the manner Of
enlisting sailors in both the merchant and ma
val service. Mr.. Harmon declared, in his
speech, that the modern Shylocks who get a
reward for every sailor they cause to enlist
frequently drug him to the very death; in nu-
merous instances, the officers Of vessels have
found themselves at the Balize, manned NTH
The dead Resolutions were adopted to petition
Congress, and the Mayor and Aldermen of
New Orleans, on the subject
More than 500, 900 religions tracts have been
distributed lately in Ireland
A ten hour law has passed the Kentucky
House Of Representatives.
II is said there are at least hundred women
in New York who have made fortunes by pre-
tending to foretell future events.
Beautiful extract-helping young woman
out of mud-puddle.
There are now, at the lowest calculation,
five hundred houses in process Of erection in
the city Of San Francisco.
The surest way to prevail on young couple
to marry is TO oppose them. Tell them you
@would rather see them in their graves
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-20
Death of .Senafor Charlton.

SAVANNAH, JAN. l8-Judge Robert M Charl-
ton, ex-United States Senator from this State,
died here this morning, at 2 o'clock.