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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
STOVES. sTovEsn sTovEsn,

II y. NAfLOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-iron
Il and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention Of all who are in want Of Stoves TO one
OF the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or 6all. which he
Offers for sale at the lowest market prices
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper.
and Shcet-iron Ware, made Of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting &c, executed by
experienced workmen. and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winstons Improved Patent Cof
fee Roaster
Sep H-3meod Qntelligcncer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~
~ ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colnm-
ban College, it will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, NJ d., Of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. C-Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Seps1-f
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WHALEY's OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
w andria at 81 A. M. and % p M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars, at IL
A. NJ, aud 81 p. M.
Office AT Irving House, Washington, d, c., and
at Entwistlss Drug store, King street, Alexan-
dria.
Janl
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MisfGIIanE0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
uII..pfs-.tx.I ID n~n~H 80 A

N ~ Auusrated RECORD OF ASrlcuLmrc, Me-
IA chancs, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street, New York. sg s
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS n VOLUME
Sent by Mail to amy part Of the Uaited States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profuseiy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession will find in the PEo-
PIES Journal a repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
IERMs-To subscribers, fffy cents volame.
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 10 be sent, should be
plainly written. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. SO Nassau street, New York City.
@a- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
SALE Single copies 10 cents each, to be had al
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEOPLES Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
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, scihont charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
at a distance, he would state, that all the needfnl
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just as 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-
tion is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. SO Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-x
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

VNHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; a chron-
i cle of the turf, agriculture, field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No 3 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T, Porter, editor
Oct 12x
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
NEW YORK & CALlFORNIA sTEAM-

NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA STEAM.
In ship Line via Nicaragua.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-Thc 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. 2 North river, at 3 O'Clock p NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorte steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation These steamers are unsur-
passed in their ventilation and accomrno ,a.iaa,.
For information or passage at the loves * :, v.
ply only at the agency Of the company, Mo-
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
JULES BON NET.

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. so, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
IN all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection Of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct LIT
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
4 CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
IL ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
of China Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif.
cent Grandoles and Lamps Of many patterns.
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win.
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
G. s. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov 20-1y (m)
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EOR RENT. the building now being fin-

INOR RENT, the building now being fin-
JIG 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, &C.. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed TO embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions &c. The
rant communicates, both from in and out 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 commodious billard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, and, if 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 21-tf E,bct. 9 and 7tb sts Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
: .r--a I ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

~T- ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rEgsseezszsE ngton Boat--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, 12, 24, 4, and 81 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandria at 8, 10, IL, 1t, 4, and 81
O'Clock.
Leaves Washington at 8, IL, IL, 3, Al, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB COkSON
Sep 2l-tf* Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
ar BALTIMORE AND OHIOFsr:


Wheeling, and connecting there with the 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,
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 p. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
1880 mles) in 1S or 10 hours, including ali stop.
pages, arriving there at or p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, (better known as the Relay House1 nine
miles from Baltimore.
Al wheeling the seven unrivaled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have Just been completed
for 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 81. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO Cincinnat) 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, DC, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this d 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 Poute,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $l1; 10 Louis
vile, $f3
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
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rTo BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERs

IL Medium, denny, and fiat-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
llth ST., six doors north of Penn. avenue
Branch of Stationers Hall, 174 and 176,
Pearl street, New York.
N. B-Orders received for book-binders' mate
rails m) Oct. lift
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
rT,HE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly o.

VNHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
u hand good stock Of we.made account
books and manufacture TO order, at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in counting-room or
Office American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarai
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &c, printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
1lth street, I'd door north of Penn Av.
Branch Of Stationers' Hall, l74 and 176 Pearl
street. New York. Nov. S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
4 MOTHER NEW BOOK ny THE AU

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
IN thor of the "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 CO
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated
price IS cents.
vine Life of the Soul, from the French Of Fn
lon and Madame Guyone, price rs cents.
The Old and the New, on the Changes Of thirty
years in the East, by William Goodell price 81 Is,
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Gonver-
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25.
Christ in History. or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbul, ID. d., price 81 25
Autobiography Of Rev. J. b. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

ls5@f DIR. VAN PATTEN
sU n G EON DENTIsT,
Penn avenue, between 9th and 7th SIS, next TO
Todd's Hat Store. Sep 2i-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

T,HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
u tod to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12s Fulton street, N. y, (Spn
Buildings) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sep. Tiff
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
. .slE~A FOR MOUNT VERNON AMI

fS Fors Washins.onuFsrs. Nn vTmsoa ,ound,sin. 1nn
81. From Alexandria, rs cents.-Ay,yang IN
Washington at 3 o'clock, p. M.--The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at and Alexandra al 81
o'clock, A. NJ
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave
their names with Geo. a. Thomas Parker & Co
Refreshments to be had on hoard the boat
JOB CORSON,
sep 2l* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF NEW YORK,
Capital 100000, paid In and securely
Z. A. A. ALvORD, PRESIDENT.

A. A. ALvORD, PRESIDENT.
Among its directors are Ambrose G. Kingsand,
Silas G. Herring, George d. Phelps, John p.
Brown, Edwin d. Morgan, Myndert Van Schaick,
and other substantial men Of New York.
assurances made upon the most favorable terms
C. B. ADAMS, Agent,
Office 9th street, opposite the Patent Office
Oct 16-eolm (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

! NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
II Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes. bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-dH EMANUEL B. HART.
hR. RALEIGH T. BROWNE, late of Vir-
IL ginia, having located in Washington, offers
his professional services 10 the public.
Office and residence on Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and Al streets, opposite Gadsby's and
the United States Hotels.
Dec 6-eo1m
r AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
LIZ late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington TO practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District Of Colnm-
bia, and attend TO any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENcEs.
Hon. J. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G.. B. Samues,
Hon. G. III. Lee, Of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts OF Virginia
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
DROsPECTos OF DIE BOw,sa 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 S5 per annnm, in advance.
gsS- A few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, goo 10 $50 pagesD
are for sale at the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any Of the large cities or towns Sep 7--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EsaaMHa TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
sS1z. Leave daily, except Sunday, at 6 and
A. M, 81 and 5 p. M
On Sunday al 8 A. M, and p. M
The Train al +. M. is express, and stops only
At Annapolis Junction and Relay the others al all
way stations
Trains at A. M. and 81 p M, conneci with
Annapolis
Trains at A. M. and p. NJ, connect West.
Trains at and A. M and p. M, connect
East. "A
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

The round trip tickets must in all cases. be pro-
cured at the Office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued T. H. PARSONS,
Sep 21-tM Agent. 8
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED STATES
WILL Positively BE PUBLISHED

7th street, near Odd Fellows HaI
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PIX RaONAL.

80. We like good joke, provided it don't
cut too deep. In the House, yesterday, Hon.
Mr.. Harris, of Mississippi, made short speech
10 the course Of which he poked the following
bit Of fun at the Virginia abstractionists: -
{" Your true Virginian. Mr.. Chairman, carries
the Constitution in his pocket as some folks
carry revolver-alwsys ready to shoot It at
the first person who crosses his path!''
80. Since we have been caught mapping,
We learn that tho Hon. Mr.. Dick, of Pennsyl.
vania, also belongs to the honorable fraternity
of matters. Any more?
.... Col. Benton's " Thirty Years Expert.
ence," is now in the course of translation into
the German language. 1t is to be published
in st. Louis, in weekly parts. We hope the
translation will verify the old saying of "its
all the same in Dutch"
80. Paul William, Duke of Wirtemburr,
has returned to New York, after brief yisi,
to Providence.
80. The proprietors of the st. Nicholas
Hotel, of New York, contradict the report tina,
they were compelled to suspend payment
Owing to bad times, hard times, and cholera
times, the fashIonabl hotels of New York
have sunk immense sums thus far this season.
80. Commodore Jones, U. S. NJ, arrived
in this city last evening, and took lodgings a,
the National Hotel.
80. In yesterdays Star, we briefly noticed
tue death of Mrs. James Mason, better known
as Emma Wheatley. She was the daughter Of
the celebrated Mr.. and Mrs. Wheatley who
were 80 long attached to the Park Theatre
Emma Wheatley made her debut in opera a,
the above establishment, where she was a
reigning favoIite-though not ex actly in opera
for many years. She married the son Of
John Mason, President of the Chemical Bank
whose famous will case has made his name
familiar to the whole country.
....Mr. Robert Tyler, son of the Ex-Presi.
dent, has published a letter in the Philadelphis
Argus in opposition to the Know Nothings.
80. Judge Emmett, of the New York supe.
rior Court, is lying dangerously i'll.
-. Tho Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Clipper, after having maliciously
attacked Mr.. Dougherty, the superintendent,
OF the National Monument, has made the
a~as"as honorable by eating his own words
diet which the Clippers writer's are often
compelled to resort to. The correspondent
aforesaid now discovers that " Mr.. Daugherty
is gentleman, &C., &c.
LEX President Fillmore is now on brief
visit to Brooklyn, N. Y. He is the guest of
u. W. kellog, Esq, of that city.
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BOOKS.

The publishers have favored us With sProt.
estsntism and Catholicity compared in their
ELECTS on the civilization Of Europe, by the
Rev. j. Balmes, fourth edition." Baltimore,
published by John Murphy L Co., 1854.
This il an elaborate defence of the influence
OF the Church Of Rome on society in Europe,
a. tested through centuries of experience. 1t
was originally published in Spanish, but has
been translated into the language of all the
civilized nations; as it is justly regarded as
one OF the standard publications Of the Cath
ole Church. We need hardly add that it is
powerfully and very lesrnedly written, and
embrace most interesting historical research
ss which are valuable to the student, indie.
pendent Of its interest to a large cla,s of the
American public a. q theological work.
Gray Balianfyns send Us Harriet eecher
Stoves sunny Memoirs of Foreign Lands, ~
In two volumes Boston; Published by Phil.
lips, Sampson Co; illustrated with wood
cuts These volumes embrace the fugitive
record and gosdpping notes Of Mrs. Stoves
recent European trip. We have not had time
10 read them, and therefore do not know
whether she has escheved Questionable Sian
ders on her southern feilow-citi.ens, in getting
them up. As . writer, she has acquired rep
utation which has made her known every
whore, and will insure any reasonable num-
Der Of readers for whatever she may publ sh
on any subject. We confess to little taste for
her writings, because she isprone to substitute
6,tion for fact, deals in hypeIbole, and is
given TO- sentimental morality, which never
fails really to inculeate, in the end, unsound
public morals, wherever it obtains sway over
the popular mind. Nevertheless, she is q very
entertaining writer indeed, though by no
means as much so as Eugene Sue, George
Said, Alexander Dumas, at i'd omns genus
who zap the foundations of public morals by
attacking them from different direction.
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GRAND PIC MIC
OF THE
ANXIOUS CLUB,

YyHE members of the "Amicus G. ubr take pleasurs
J. in announcing to their friends and the pubiu
thst they will give their fret PIC NC on NON
DAY, the a4th July. at Arlington Spring.
Al ibis is their first they ar. determined 10 ne
svery e,erton, regardless Of time trouble, or ex.
psnse, 10 make 1t compete with any that has besn
given this sason. and 70 make each and every one
who may favor US with their presencs enjoy them.
selves to their fullest delight.
An experienced caterer has been engaged, Who
will furnish refspshments. including Dinner and
Supper, Of the best quality and style.
Esputa's excellent Bras and string Band hsve
eeen engaged
An Omnibus has also been engaged to start fruu
the Navy Yard, accompanied ny the band, which
will convey persons to the Bost at l3th st. bridge
which viii Start nj O'Clock m.
Tickets 81 to; admitting one Gentlewan and two
la1ies-to be purchased Of Messrs. Hilbus q Bits,
Music Deslers. Of he Committee Of Arrangement
Managers, end at The host.
Committee Of Arrangements.
PJ COLLISION, CT Regerson,
JTMcGowan
MAN GERS:
w u Beards'.y, VIZ Cooper,
2 Alexander, J sessforJ
schiehler. &c Pr ;sbsw,
CIV Cunningham, WI Dosden,
jy 15-tf
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DISTANCES TO SAN Franc Isco.-Lieut. Mau
rygives the following as the distances from
port to port in round numbers
From New York to San Francisco, via Pan.
anna, 300 miles; from New York to San Fran.
cisco, VIA Nicaragua, 400 miles; from New
York to San Francisco, via Honduras, 4. zoo
mules from New York to Vera Cruz and Te.
hauntepec, $500 miles. - -. -