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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

We have received from Gray and Ballantyne, Seventh
street near Odd Fellows Hail. the following named publica
uons:
Oriental and Sacred from notes of travel in Greece
Turkey and Palestine. By Fisher Howe. New York Pub
lished by NJ w. Wood.
This work abound with interest and is beautifully illus
traed 1t that the public appetite satisfied
with travel descriptive of interesting both
to the lovers of sacred and proane history.
Setinac and Harpe by the Rev. w. X. Tweedie, d. d.
Boston. Gould and Lincoln.
The object of this little book is designed to hold middle
place between tales for nurseries and works for those whose
principles and whose character is formed IL is
full of religious instruction
Guido and Julius or Sin and the Propator exhibited in
the true conservation of the Sceptc BY Fred Aug d.
Tholuck ID. ID. Boston. Gould and Lincoln
This is antdote to Pauthoism, German Rationaisin,
intended to promote a pure and unsophseated Chris
tanity.
The Evidences Of Chray exhibited in the writings of
its apoogiss down TO Augustine. BY W, j. Bolton
Boston. Gould and Lincoln.
1t k merely necessary say that this work received the
Husean prize England in 1852 This prize has been
ferred annually for years, and originally establish
ed by legacy from the Rev. John HuIse, of Elworth Eng
land will bearing date July 81, l777 to be paid to such
learned and ingenious person. in the University of Cambridge
under the degree of Master of Arts shall compose the best
dissertation the evidences in general, the prophe
miracles in particular other particular argu
en whether the be direct collateral proof of the
Christian religion in order evncc its truth and excel
lence.
Lamp the Path or the Bible in the Heart the Home
and the Market place. By the Rev. W. X. Tweedie d. d.
Boston. Gould and Lincoln
The title of this little book expressive of its object and
design and like those which have above mentioned is
handsomely printed and neatly bound.
Parisian Pastors Glance at Ameriea BY Rev. j. H..
Grand Pierre ID. ID. Boston. Gould and Lincoln
The author in this volume tells his friends what he has
and what he thinks of America after the of
vagabond tourists but in the spirit of honest He
holds the admiration and imitation of Europe the great
principles of liberty and order proclaimed In the Gospel
exhibited in the New World Of the institutions and general
prosperity of which he speaks in the most exalted terms
Gapaxsi's Lectures. New York. NJ. w. Dodd.
This work is series Of chapters against the Roman Cath
oc doctrines and usages, and doubt will be priced as
textbook by the 'know- -nothngs,"
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JOINT RESOLUTION fx compensation employees
in the legislative department government prohibit
the allowance Of the usual such rcsive
the benefits thereof
Rolcsd by the Senate House Of Repyesenatipes The
United Sates aasmbted officers,
clerks and other employees The legislative depart
ment Of the shall be paid
twenty cent the received by them
shnl tho
such compensation
July, eighteen
uten' the 10 the ire Of Juns eighteen hundred
Ave. hereby appropriated
oherw Propded That person
compensation Increased by the April
eighteen hundred aud AnyfOu benefited
resolution dnd proDdsd further, That the usaA
shall allowed receiving
OF this joint resolution
Approved Goth July, 1854 -rrf
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LOCAL N T. w $.

No CHOLERA For the enlightenment of readers
give the following extract of letter from Richmond:
81 perceive that the cholera has made its appearance in
YOUR CITY, 1t was expected by residents that the
metropolis of the Union would have escaped its bghtng
effects; but perceive by the rumors aoa and reports
which have to that in city the cholera is
what annoyng the least and that Congressman be-
gin uneasy and sigh for the speedy arrival of the day
We are confident readers viii agree with us that
above is piece of startling information and if correct
would anuoyance. But the fact s-if it can
be obtained here after the most Industrious nquirthat
there solitary of cholera i'll tho city, and
only annoyance is produced by of its ravages
other places If members of Congress gh for the day of
adjournment cannot be from desire to get away from
unhealthy city oty is of the heahies in
the Union learn, in further confederation of
emphatic denial Of the above that two o'clock yes
terday busiest apothecay had put but sac prescrp
tions OF all kinds.
MARSHAL Hoovrn.-It is all times pleasant to think
well any citizens j. ID. Hoover esq, fills the
responsible Office of marshal of the District of Columbia and
the sentiment of his fellow citizens and of the Judicial author
tiles of tho District is that he discharges the duties apper
tanning his high position with ability, efficiency, and hui
manty. Marshal Hoover is still modest amiable, patri-
otc citizen Washington He feels not exhibits nothing
of what the Bard of Avon called the nsolence of Office
far from it, his painful duties performed with
kindness and mercy, although frmness and decision
striking attributes in his character The marshal has
Gently visited Wheeling Virginia where he served an in
junction. BY order the Supreme Court OF the United States
in the the State OF against the Whee
ing and Belmont Bridge Company
LIBERTY CLuB.-Tbc Lbcrty Club" of that interesting
growing part Of the city, the Northern Liberties the
eve of departing picnic yesterday morning. pre-
by the fair hands of Miss Sarah Lemon the part of
herself ladies' with superb American flag Upon
presenting the ag Miss Lemon addressed the vice president
Of the club as follows:
Mr President We glad have the pleasure of pre-
sentng you with the and stripes Of happy land and
may you support and maintain it true Americana
Vice President VIM II. Beardon evidently affected by the
and eoquence of the fair one responded in the fol-
lowing terms:
Ladies We have not words to express gratitude for
the you take welfare; and Americans
VIII hold in high esteem this beautiful flag of
tive land and defend and support it for county sake
and yours"
the association and the dear who had contributed to inn
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President Of the United States of America have caused the
said convention to be made public TO the end that the
same and every clause and article thereof may be OBJ
served and fulfilled with good faith by the United States
and the citizens thereof
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington, this twelfth day of
July, in the year OF our Lord one thousand
lsEALl eight hundred and ffty-four and of the inde-
pendence Of the United States the seventy ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
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BY AUTHORITY.
lPubiie, No. l3l
REsOLuTlON prsyiding distribunn oE The moks
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

RESOLUTION providing for the
Thomas Jefferson.
Rssosed by the Seas.s aad Hss Of Representative Of the
United States srea Consvess assssa secretary
The Clerk the House
they hereby directed distribute. BY mail
publishing by authority Congress-,
works OF Thomas Jefferson, the following wits To
President tho United tho Libraries
different OF he Postmaster General aud the Attorney
General one copy 10 each member o. e present SENATE ana House
OF copy OF OF the
ate copies the Library Of the House OF
copies to tie Library Of Congress- copies 10 the Libraries OF
the States and Territories. of tbs Union each one copy th
smithsonian institution the military Academy, and the Naval
School Annapolis, copy Joint Committee
the Library, for the Of exchange,
such colleges and literary scientific institutions
shall be designated by the Committee
Library, three hundred copies.
Approved 10Th July, 1854.
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MURDER AND LyNcH-LAw IN TExAs-Dr. Linton former
y surgeon in the United States navy shot La
redo Texas, recently He subsequently seized by
mob of United States soldiers, and hung gallows
erected upon the public plaza The two men who were
killed Archlles Centre Italian, and band master
Of the 9TH regiment of infantry, and Don Pedro Caera
Mexican. 1t is alleged thai the difficulty grew out
insult by Linton to the wife of the band Lin
ton, in attempting to shoot Centre, killed Carera who
was endenvoring to quiet the parties. Centre killed
nj the second fire.
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We must say that it is with great surprise if indg
nation, that in exchanges the announcement
that the cholera is prevalent in Washington city We had
not known Of single happening here but these
ports from abroad have led anxious inquiry the re-
suit Of which is that state with feeling of conf
dence that of cholera has occurred in this city the
present season We only wish that every city and in
the States enjoyed as good health as here exists
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Tnn STEAMSHIP FRASKuS,A late despatch from New
York states:
The latest dates from the steamer Franklin this morn
ing leave but little hopes of her getting off She rap
idly cadng in the sand and heavy surf beating against
her sides which has caused her tmbers to yield and the
ship to leak considerably All had left the ship except
Captain Wotton and two officers. As yet but little
of the cargo is damaged If the weather holds fine it viii
probably be got out in a sound condition"
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yesterday morning, Major General NATHAN TOWSON,
Paymastcr General United army
HIS friends respectfully invited funeral
residence the and l7ih streets
noon, the aad instant, at O'Clock.
In this city, the 18th instant, WILLIAM DENT
Major JAMES LoSasrREgT, United States army.
At Cincinnati Ohio, ANDREW JACKSON
PORTER of youngest
PORTER, deceased of Michigan Territory. Born
Detr on 23d June 1882.
On "Wednesday the 18th O'Clock
RAH CHAPLIN reict Of The late CHARM, D.,
aged 20 years.
Funeral this morning at 9h o'clock from the residence of the
Rev c. w 9th u. Friends
invited attend without further
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Public, No. a.,
tPublic, No. 4l.I y N
AN ACT incorporate the Georgetown Caslsht Company

enacted BY the Senate Of Representative, of
l.n bssss, csus.hsns William n shusS
,. Ssad rs william ,n F. aaopu. T. res and
y % e body polite nnd BY me name and
perpetual
be % sued plead !, and S %peadsd al courts Of Inv and equity
seal and The same break alter aud pleasure
generally do and Thing esi
s.o is. Tno the e.pI,si stock Of This
corporation sa not exceed hundred and aay thousand dot
books Of subscription the said capital stock
and BE- opened sy hs
sn or unas, The Of the % named
prescribed aud the stock Of the said shall bs deemed
further enacted Thu. the stock properly,
Of % said @ o. y
Soae ha; kondsy
day year aud hold their
place eIeclion
Georgetown aforesaid at such time aud place msoy o. the
place By
holding such sissoa.
on shall @ BE- ballot and ~ such Of hs s as ;s At
9s 1 at
o and il shall happen that two or more shall have an
number once .ins q .ash
persons having equal number q
and e
@ to 10 s an os
shall happen board, president
S"sss unit" the "sa .nual Preesd aDs Tha, e
Of the said and at least six Of the directors shall
ss.s s & % % P.s.s Ps. ss :s
WIN r. seymour Adophus Pickrel and William BuckneIi
@ b: ns % s1 Of al. & @ i' %
frs, Monday in June the year eighteen hundred and
an ~ essis " @
by nus a, the said eorporaoa shall
but shall and may lawful to hold an election directors
such shall be provided for by the by
SIC 6 .qnd BE- further enacted That may
% sne Of the said
IN 1s e ss
PROVIDED notice Of the s,amen. required
Of the printed and published in the said town. be-
SEC l. md Be- us4sr enacted president
shall fun and authority manufacture, make,
os and
s houses ,hsfei" Contained and situate and lay pipe:
% a' s % a the s as y
conduct the % gss not o 10 .
such conditons compliance regulations.
scribe and provided rae That the light to erect and pu up
for s .nS Of .,
the said corporation Georgetown may from time to ms prescribe
s.c anase further enacted Tha. i
Sy %s The said pipe
cock OF any engine Or any matter
paired weakened Injured destroyed, the
offending shall double the
damage sustained such
OF said corporation with of
action Of debt tho to be brought In court
having cogniZance thereof.
be further enacted That nothing In this shall
company purpose, from
engaging pursuing specified
ton of this and that shall lawful for Congress- at
time hereafter, alter, amend repeal this act.
TO- find be further enacted That nothing in this act
said Georgetown Gasght
circulation bill, dra check,
promory change ticket anything promising
agreeing intended circulate the
dency which shall be circulate and the
shall
hereby given, shall subject the d
voting for same, n fine of fifty dollars.
the ngb Company shall be held liable In his
capacity and liabilities of the
incurred recovered by suit
debts liabilities, before the tribunal having uris
dci0n OF the
sEo. 2 and It further enacted That all right granted to the
Washington Company entitled An amend
entitled An act TO incorporate the Washington Gasght Com
July hundred eight
hundred fifty
pipes city Georgetown, and the heeby
repealed
Approved Goth July, 1854.
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Princess Murat wife of Ache Murat of King Joa-
chin of Naples has residence Tallahassee whence
she recently sent the Florida Sentinel potato weigh
ing fifteen ounces Her husband is Flordian by choice
but we believe is now in Paris.
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A Boston Judge has sentenced Mr. Owen oBrien to
three years Imprisonment in the State prison for poygamy
The amorous youth has reached the tender age of eighty
His last wife has not yet been emancipaed from her
teens
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Markets.

New YoRK, July 20Flour steadysales of 900 barrels
State brands Sc rs 81; southern, SO SO So Wheat
sales of IL, 600 bushels at yesterdays prices.
Cornsaes of 5000 bushels Mixed 6s cents white 10
cents; yellow, SO "a cents. Rye, ia cents. Oats So
cents Cotton unchanged. Stocks depressed
BALTIMORE, July 20.Flour-no sales prices nominal
Wheatsales of 800 bushels white at 81 ST 5O red
81 Is aSl 81. Cornsaes of 5000 bushels white, so SO
cents; yellow, 76 II cents Oats-sale of 500 bushels
63 65 cents.
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The eeather IN Baltimore etc

BALTIMORE, July Zoln consequence of the oppressive
heat large number Of our citizens have left the
watering places. The city continues healthy
The thermometer stood, to-day IL m 93 in the shade
and still rising
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MAKRIED.
DIED,

Near Wafrenton in North Carolina Friday instant
Hon. VIM H. POLK, of Tennessee 10 Miss LUCY r. WILLIAMS
OF North Carolina.
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NhoLern IN RicAmonlI

RICHMOND, July 2OThe cholera prevails in this city TO
extent which considerable alarm The weather is
very warm Thermometer ut noon, 95.
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BY II Ell T. q X A PHI.

Arricai Of the Niagara.
BosroN, July 2o-The royal mail steamer Niagara arry-
ed at her wharf at o'clock this morning Her mails will be
despatched South by the early train.
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DEATH OF A NAVAL oFrIcER.-Lieut. John b. Randolph,
OF the United States navy who but recently
Japan in low health panied learn departed this
e Yesterday afternoon His disease chronic dyseney
The deceased valuable officer of the of the public
service with which he connected and he many at
tached friends in this eity
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DEATH or GES TowsoS-We learn with deep regret of
the death of Gen. Nathan Towson Paymaster the
United States at his residence in this city, yesterday
afternoon. The General fell victim paralysis He was
native of Maryland, and distinguished himself during the
war of lS2'l5 in the service of country he dearly loved
Honor to his memory
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tPublic, No. AZ. ]


AN ACT regulating holding district
circuit the United States district
Louisiana
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of of the
United States Of amcrea in Congress assembled That there shall
United which shall
held New Orleans November Febu
May Prordcd, That OF said shall be
and he hereby authorized adjourn stated session
time of ad district
whenever deem il expedent
o. .lnd be il further enacted Tint the fall Of the cir
United the district of Louisiana,
Monday of November
the third Monday December heretofore provided
by law.
Approved Goth July, 1854.
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Commencement at Harvard CoQeoe.
Wreck Of a Schooner.

New YoRK, July 2O-The Portuguese steamer Crayerrt
from the Bay of Bscay bound for New York. ashore
fenwcks island. Vessel and cargo total loss. III
captain and crew were saved
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Failure, Steamer Franklin, DC.

Failure, Steamer Franklin, dc.
New YoRK, July 20.--CIark, Watson, a Co., dry good
wholesale merchants have failed for quarter of million
dollars.
John Mckeon lately appointed district attorney place
Charles O'Conor resigned entered upon his duties day
Accounts received from the Franklin represent he
lying in the position. About one hundred and ft
cases OF goods have been rescued since the report bu
the heavy surf prevents their shipment to New York
This is one of the hottest days of the season.
aN ,. From Boston.
BosToN, July 20-The steamer Commodore has arrived
safely at this port The of her burning proves untrue
The Worcester anti Nebraska convention in session
Commencement at Harvard Couege.
BosroN, July l9The annual commencement at Harvard
College takes place to-day All the banks in this city ar,
closed is usual on such occasions very large number
of candidates have offered for admission to the college at thu
present commencement The festival the alumni take
place tomorrow and promises to be numerousy attended
[sEcoND DEspArcHJ
The commencement attracted the usual large gathering
and the exercises were highly credtabe The honorary
gree of LII. D. was conferred Governor Washburn Hon
Abbott Lawrence Judge Thomas of the supreme court
Hon. Timothy Walker of Cincinnati. The degree of D.
conferred on Rev. William g. Elliott ST. Louis Rev
James W. Alexander, of New York. and Rev. Henry W
Bellows, of New York.
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United states Mails.


June ;, iss4
DROPOSALS for carrying the United July,
1854 TO 10Th June 1856, the following of
Maryland will be received the Contract Office Office
Department. Washington, ID. Co. until ~ Wednesday, 5h of
July, 1854, 70 be decided hnt day;
No. 994 From BALTIMORE by miles
and back, six times
Leave Baltimore daily, except Sunday, Mt 8,
Arrive At Towsontown day by on,
Leave Towsont0wn daily, except Sunday, at Az,
Arrive at Baltimore same day by 6,
JAMES CAMPBELL
June 4--aw4w
pUDDLEFORD and Its peoples by II. Riley.
L On sale at ~
TAYLOR MAURY,s
July l3 Bookstore, near street
Batcfeior's Hair Dye.
DATCHELOR'S celebrated improved hair dye, warranted
change colored hair glossy
taneoufly, without any inju 10 the skin,
For sale. Wholesale and
PARKER's Perumery and Fancy Store,
July Is-3t- under National Hotel.
West India Bay Ram, Cologne Water.
JUST OF double Distilled Wes, Tnds
refreshing article bahe the head and face
with In The hot weather.
Coogne pint aud halfpnt bottles cheap bu,
fine arcie for family
PARKERs Fancy and Perfumery Store,
July li--3t under National Hotel.
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part happiness To the club entire was one
calculated to crafty all who witnessed IT,

iHE wEArhER-" Old Sol" reigns with undsputed sway
The heat OF the weather during last three or four
has been almost insupportabc On "Wednesday night we
labor under the conviction that any of our citizens
enjoyed Natures sweet restorer balny Sleep heat
on that night excessive almost beyond
terday at O'Clock the thermometer Dr. Patteron apot
ecary establishment, of Pennyl and
Ninth street, registered SO degrees.
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MT the University OF Virginia
for Water-yvorlks TO the amount of S35 OOO

DLINfnY MiLES,S (the celebrated tOurist) New B00l
Ramblcs in Iceland. Tho book of the On sale
TAYLOR 4 MAURY'S
July2l Bookstore, Ninth street.
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BosToN, July 20.-The steamer Commodore has arrived
safely at this port The account of her burning proves
The Worcester anti Nebraska convention in session to-day
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02
ggfmfifs aMS GAIN Of6ffs.
A GENCY AT W AsHINGTo Mo

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON ITO
Ia Claimants.-FRANCiS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake. the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
empion and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c., Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State ofVrginia as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
iceswhichmay requiret the aid Of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickinsis known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-02

Il under the United States Hotel having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassirneres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages a. will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the pur-
chasers, and, in view Of increasing his business,
ne has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods.
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
Where, and he will convince yop that you will
save your money by so doing. A sun OF othes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-msde CIothtnr
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as oyercoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants. and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
NIB. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District
Oct13-6m m)