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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-31

M EW SPRING G0ODs.-P. 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
their attention. well citizens and strangers
generaliy,-to his large, supericr and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestings, in great varieties have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 offer 10
The closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine ny stock feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. Al ,4nnents cut and made in the
most approved le.
N: Is. Sole 4 for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the Distric..
Ready made Clothing OF superior quality, OF
my swn make which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
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A POCALYPTIC sKETCHES.-Lecture
"A on the Book of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, d. D.; rs cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
]. Cumming, d.; rs cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
a man Prnter.-The Workingmans Way in
the World, being the Autobiography of a Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURY'S
FEB 20 Bookstore, near 9Th street.
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GHECK BOOKS ON THE BANK OF
" the Metropolis, Bank of Washington, and
Patriotic Bank, Blank Notes and Bills of Exchange,
Tor sale by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel
May 4-3tif
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JULES BONNET,
NEWSPAPER ApV srs ovp,cr

so. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW yoRy
A DvER1TSEMENTs RECEIVED FoR
IN all journals throughout the United States
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made a,
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection Of advertisers and every information
given. Oct IN
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@ HIRTs, sHlRTs.--superior Dress Shirts
~ OF linen and cotton, with plain, French, en-
broidered, and colored bosoms. An additional
supply Just received At LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
Penn. avenue, near ~ sweet
May 2e--alwif ~ s
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CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgaor7. Alea
andria. &c.
"ENRY WEIRMAN,S ladies' mis-. Nd

IL chldren's French shoes are sold b.
dersig Hrd, f6ss--~srcct Just ABOVE Corcoi
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
The high marble steps, where he will receive L.
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies' misses, and chiIdren's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &C. made TO order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French gaiter " aterials
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as" slop-shop shoes 2 being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty comfort and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves.
c. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran a. Riggs
Nov 9-iyeo fml RANKING Ho,.a
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, Mt
H SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series Of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerbocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickcns's Household Words for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast ms published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Binding, corner A street
June 3-a and Penn. avenue.
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MisttIlant0ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N illustrated Record Of Agricultl

A Illustrated RECORD OF agriculture, Me
IA chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
Sc Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME
Sent by Mail to any part ofthe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages OF letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
PrOfusely 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, ffy cents vOlnms.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin post
Office stamps, or bills, at the risk Of the publisher.
The name Of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired to be sent, should be
plainly .oritte,i. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
@- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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GOLD AND THE GOSPEL. PRIZE
~ Essays on the Scnptural Duty of Giving in
Proportion to Means and Income.
Daniel, a Model for Young Men, series Of Lee
lures, by Rev. w. A. Scott, New Orleans.
Voices of the Dead, by Rev. DIR. Cumming.
The Divine Character INDICATED, by Reverend
Moses Ballou
Uncle Jerry's Letters to Young Mothers.
Plain Sermons for Servants, by Castleman.
The National Magazine tor June, the beN num-
Der yet published. For sale by
GRAY * BALLANTYNE, tcto
May 31-3t 7th streetar
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IDA MAY; A story Of Things Actual and
III Possible; by Mary Langdon. just received
al TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Nov % Bookstore, near 9th a4
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TSOR sALE.-several fine BniIding Loe
I In Square 40 Inquire OF Mr. D. w Srah
ing, between 9th and 10th streets.
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Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to cemmuni-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents or inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, aouAout charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure q patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just as well as if the party were
present ALI 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 it should moi
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.
No. So Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-*
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OVERLAND AND FOREICN CORES
~ pondence.-Taylor& Maury have just inn
ported a small lot Of the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which will be
found ofan unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
Marl near 9th street.
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PROSPECTUS OF DE Rows RE-

DROSPECTUs OF DE bows RE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV. adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States of the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at So per annum, in advance.
EsSs- A few complete sets Of the work thirteen
volumes bound handsomely, 600 to ESQ pagesO
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep TT
TI,HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
ted 10 Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at Us Fulton street, N. ", (Sun
Bmdings,) by Mum " Co.
Terms: 81 YEAR, 81 in advance, and the re-
msinder in six months
Sep. TT
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CCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL THE KINDS
~ used in the District, blank books for compo-
sition, pens, ink, states, and everything requisite
for the schoolroom, for sale at low pricesrby
GRAY &c BALLANTYNE.
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GREECE AND THE GOLDEN a Or

REECE AND THE GOLDEN n ORN,
NJ by Stephen DIN, ID. D.
The ParishSide, by the Clerk of the Pr -ish OF
Edgefeld.
First Lessons in Gentlsness and Truth, Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Mutineers on Pitt arms
Island.
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS Mi.
racles.
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio, second
series.
very large and fine assortment of Stationery
Just received and for sale at low prices by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNTs,
June NI Seventh street.
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ENTLEMEN,S HOSIERY-of SIN
" Lisle Thread, white and brown Cotton, fame
and striped ditto; full AMI varied assortmeI
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av, near Al ST.
May 5-eod2wif lint, Starr
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EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,s

IL Portfolio, second series.
Life in Abyssinia, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. r. Ell.
liott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
ophilus Thompson, M. d., F. r. 8.
Alone, by Mar N Harand
Theological F. rvs, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincey.
Pocket Book Mechanics and Engine ering. bv
]. w. Nystrom L.
CHEMISTRY mmon Lie, No. 2, by Johnston.
Just reeUIver AT
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Nav 3l-3t Rooks,ore mar Orb a.
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ID ARTLETT,S AMERICAN EXPLOR-
Id Ing Expedition.--Persona narrative Of ex-
porations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, v ]. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that Pc
ROD in two volumes, with maps and illustrations
The Hive Of the Bee Hunter, repository of
Sketches, including peculiar American character
scenery and rural sports, by T. B. Thorpe, author
of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &C., ilustr tied
bysketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel; by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
R. FARNHAM,
June Corner If Penn avenue and IN, 8,
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18th street, just above Corcoran a. Riggs
Nov. 9--iyeo. fm) Banking Hon.
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I.AWs.-The Iast edition, CONE

May IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

AlBAp WILL MnpEp, INSTEAD OF BRoxEN.-rt is
very well known by report TO our readers that the
late Cyrus Lothrop, Esq, Of this town. by his will,
executed about two years previous to his DEATH dis
inherited two OF his children, AMI with the excep-
tion Of legacy Of ten thousand dollars TO third,
payable ten years after his deoease, left the great
bulk Of his large estate {variously estimated from
for several years his principal business agent at
Hopewell. There was question IS to the validity
Of the will. We now learn that Mr.. Albro, with
praiseworthy hberaiity, has voluntary made libe-
raj division Of the estate, equally with the several
kins Of Mr.. Lothfop, giving them together the sum
Of $4,000, to be paid In three yearly instruments
and assuming himself the payment Of all the debts
and liabilities Of Mr. Lothrop. This Is an instance
of generosity such "A have seldom recorded; and
while IL Ia q sacrifice which Mr. Aibro can well af.
ford, IL Is one probably which be viii never regret
having made.-TaantoD Gassffe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

FIRE AND Loss OF IIFE.-A fire, attended with
deplcrahlc results occurred In our city about half
past six o'clock yesterday morning: Through some
cause, which we cannot yet explain the boiler in
Davies 4 Swans machine shop, near the Scioto
bridge, exploded, scading boy named Ingram so
severely that he died in few hours and setting fire
70 the building, which, with its contents soon
mass of snoulderng ruins. The boy was blown
through the wall into the river, and was terribly
lacerated. His mother, who Is q widow, resides in
the city. Her husband was killed by similar 40
cident about fourteen months since. Her present
condition bespeaks the kindliest sympathy Of our
citizens. The loss Of property is very considerable,
upon number Of the workmen who lost their stocks
OF tools. MI. Elijah Osgood, box and chun manu-
facturer, who occupied the upper story Of the build.
ing lost all his tools and variety Of other valuable
property. Davies 4 Swans loss is estimated at
IS 00O on which there Ia an insurance Of ~ 800 In
one OF the Hartford companies. Tho building
which was Of brick belonged 10 A. Chittenden, Esq
and was not insured ColuVs5us COZ Statesmen
Juiv Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

In connection with the unmistakeabe fact that
the ratio of decennal increase of free coored popu-
laton in the United States has declined from s2.2s
per cent between 1880 and 1900, to l247 per cent
between 1910 and 1850, it will be observed that
during the same period the rate of decehnial in
crease Of the whites had advanced from 35.6S per
cent to 1914 per cent.
In the New England States the number of free
blacks has kept about stationary. In New York
their number has absolutely declined about one
thousand in ten years. In the middle States the
decline in the ratio of increase is especially obseva-
bic. In the western Statesfor few years past the
grand reservoir Of negro emigration--an increased
ratio is shown but here the aggre gate addition
to that portion of the population amounted in ten
years to but little over 10000, ratio great way
behind the white increase.
Thus much Of the increa SC in the free States. In
the slave States different state of things is pre-
scented. Here, where we should naturally look for
the largest decrease Of the free negro population
there has been and continues to be steady increase
OF the civil and social disabilities and the antagonism
of races, which is more marked there than at the
North. And although each of these States has
passed laws forb iding absolutely the Introduction
Of free negroes from other States, their numbers
multiply there in ratio exceeding that of most Of
the free States, which are the refuge Of fugitives
and whose laws are the most indulgent AMI tatter-
ing TO the colored race.
slave than in the free States result not to be
easily credited or comprehended, when we think Of
the opposite institutions and tastes that exist in the
two divisions OF the confederacy. It must be re-
fened partly to the more favorable climate of the
South, and partly to natural inclination in por-
ton Of the to submit to the degraded condition
Of their ancestors rather than undergo the hazards
so often attendant upon higher civil standing In
more northly States.
Touching the fact that the rapid natural increase
Of the slaves, without any aid from immigration or
foreign slave traffic is in striking contrast with the
almost stationary condition of the free negroes the
Buiitfin remarks
II furnishes moral justification of the institu-
ton Of slavery, but IL does give decided denial to
the stories Of general cruelty and degra da.ion
among the slaves: for race could thrive and null
tpy thus steadily and rapidly, undera general sys-
tenn of cruelty. proves, indeed, that the average
Of social happiness and physical he alth which are
the chief stimulents Of rapid increase Is greater
emong The slaves than among the free negroes; and
az happiness AMI health are what would chiefly
suffer from general system Of harsh, tyrannical
prorrietorshp, there can be but exceptional cases
Of sucn harshness, which produce no appreciable
eject upon the condition Of the great mass Of the
s,avee.r #a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

SETTING FIRE TO A CATHOLIC CHrRcH.-An at
tempt was made at an early hour yesterday m ,rn-
tunstely lady living opposite discovered the ght
In the building, and gave the alarm, and the fire
was extnguished before much damage vas dom. A
reward OF two hundred dollars Is offered by the
selectmen OF the town for the arrest and conviction
81 the rascal who perpetrated the deed.-Ciiaton
.lIasS) CoWaai, yrIy Is,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18
Dceaane o. tAs Free CslaseA PsPulasasnAa I
Unls<d ssaeoGs

fTrom ths Detroit fses Pssss.]
A critical analysis OF tho census returns siuce
1870 furnishes some singular facts In respect 10 the
free colored population Of the United States. The
creased in largo ratio whereas the ruth IL, the
ratio Of incresse has been steadily declining. For
example, the rate Of increase from 1870 to 1900 was
s2.28 per cent; from 1900 10 1910 Il was Zoo Per
O. Mt; from l8i0 TO 1920 it vas 2626 Per cent? ffom
1920 to 1880 II was 1886 per cant; from 1881 20
1870 It was 7os7 per cent; and from l640 to 1850 it
was only IL AZ per cent. sa
We extract several tables which No fni n the
Philadelphia Bulletin, msnifestly prepared with
much labor and care, exhibiting many interesting
facte:- H
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

TOTAL DKrRAvIrY.-A wealthy gentleman from
Western New York died in this city on Friday
afternoon, at one Of our hotels. An only sen--and
the only relative present at his decease-while the
corpse was warm, offered to cell the boots Of the
dead 10 the porter Of the hotel at which they were
stopping-1ibany Register.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

On Wednesday OF last week . man named Samuel
pobst while engaged In harvest Geld in Franklin coun-
~, Pa, was struck By lightning end instantly killed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

White Sulphur Springs, Va.
received yesterday, dated
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA, July 8, 1884. 1
The weather for the past week has been very
WARM In the mountains, the thermometer ranging,
during the day, from IS to 30 degrees. The nights
are delightful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18


The Gazette, of Costa Rca. reproduces an article
entitled Noticia Importance" from the Gazette Of
Guatemals in which it is asserted that Honduras
has solicited its annexation to the American Union.
The Gazette then calls upon the other States Of
Central America to demand an explanation from
Honduras of this conduct. We have already cate
gorically denied the truth Of the allegation. But
supposing that Honduras has made this application,
what right has Costa RIGA or Guatemala to demand
explanations from her government? Is not Hon
duras an Independent State, free to do as she
pleasesl Did any State ask explanations Of Costa
RIGA when she solicited the protection Of England?
Has any State demanded of Guatemala why she
seeks TO return TO the esh pots OF Egypt by means
OF protecsorate from Spain? II Honduras has
not taken the step Of which she Is accused Ii has not
impairment demands for explanations, from either
Costa Rica or Guatemala, but because il il not in
accordance with either her policy or principles.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

fsh o. oyster soup; In one saucer, with the fish,
wcre three different kinds Of prepared vegetables
the nrst was the white radlsh, scrapeo as horse
rAdish u used; the second, raw cabbage, cut Ia
small strings; the third, small, white vegetable
pared. Not having knives, forks, nor spoons, the
Japanese had desired the officers to provide them
selves with these articles. They use like the Chi
nese, chopsticks which two small, round sticks
80 eat their food. The fish having peculiarly I'M
pleasAnt taste, was little eaten; bat the soup was
xeiAnsd. On the stand with the fish, was also an
kmFy Japanned saucer, into which was poured q
tAvorite drink Of theirs sweetened sackee a shirt
ysslied from rice, which tasted like Italia distilled
IN Peru Rom grape. They were ever ready to
EePsso.n tnc saucer WITH H. from vessel like tea
kettle carried In hand, and seemed surprised when
m ol1cer did not empty his SANGER This mark of
attention was not strange at ALL for In every other
country, the world over, liquor Is good naturally
Tia Commodore, having been closeted with the
Commissioners about three hours, embarked, aud
his whole csccrt, In the same order as on landing.
The better classes OF ia Janese are highly rehacd
and intelligent, their manners SON and winning
Tho cast Of face and complexion Of the japanese
and Chinese, stamp the two races With the same
origin. But the nose of the former has more promi
nenoe. and the eye less cumming and decetful ex.
preston than the latter. They deny oil identity Of
primitive racc with the Chinese. The trade Of
Chm, Hks that Of Holland, with Japan, il very
linisse-s fsw janks are only permitted annually to
In ths ars Of cuitivatinx the earth to advantage,
nd a. snlasging and dwarnng all kinds Of plants,
1ksy are unSivslled. The jsponica, which Il indi
Ueasas Of this soil, grows TO the size Of ordinary
free, end now, March, b In flower. In the temper
1ng q nse and the japauning Of woodenwarc, their
NH y surprising. The varnish, or commonly called
Ja2an ID collected from the urusi tree. An incsion
IL made In the bark, from which . milky juice
exuAes; with this collected and prepared, they coat
All their woodenwars and furniture.
The nesh Of quadrupeds AMI fowls IL rarely eaten
Their religion forbids IL Ia believed, the use Of It.,
Though The scarcity of pasture ground, and the
great prefsrence given 10 rice article OF food,
are chcf canses against the production OF stock
or fowis Ths horse, Q noble, hardy little animal,
= snly In the possession OF 0 few Of the wealthy.
Since ths sch Of March, the Commodore has been
On shore and closeted frequently, with the japanese
C0@missoners. On the LIST Inst. the treaty was
signed, which was more Of amity than commerce.
IT gives NJ in Japan or Nippon, two good harbors,
90 which AL Of our shipping may have access TO
wster wood, and fresh provisions, with the right to
gro seven miles into the country from each harbor.
G. al 10 be supplied by them payment OF gold or
,-ilge~--wood and fresh provisions to be paid Tor.
-. thoughi that in two months trtaL Of con-
re'r IS y - efftcted.