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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
Dec 21-6meod
Il Aw NoTICE.-sIDNEY s. BAxTER,

AW NOTlCEs-SlDNEY >. BAXTER,
IL 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 Colum
bia, and attend to any professional business
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. J. Allen, Hon. VIM Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. H. 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)
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X ENTLEMEN,s HoSIERY--of SILK,
" Lisle Thread, white and brown Cotton, fancy
and striped ditto; full and varied assortment
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., near "A St.
May o-eod2wif Unt, Starr
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

u. >. NAVY YARD, GoSPoRT, VA,
January 20, 1854.
To c. L. DetmoM, President ~. j. Zinc Co., " Y
SIR: series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
tions for the preservation of timber, have led me
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
| am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject 10 the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, al
Washington, and shall send with il complete Sc.
ries of specimens Of wood anG metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for entire
season, in salt water, opposite this navy yard all
of which illustrates. in the most striking manner
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority Of
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You at liberty 10 give full publicity TO the
tance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world. | am, respectfully, your obedent servant
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
OFFICE OF THE N. Y.ANp LIVERPOOL U. 8. e
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr T-eo1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

DURE SIENNA FIGS.-A very pleasant,
safe, and effectual remedy for constipation OF
the bowels particularly recommended 10 persons
leading sedentary life, as pleasant, but sure
aperient.
These figs are prepared with great care from
selected materials, and are so pleasant that no
child will object TO them. Prepared solely by
w. III. GILMAN,
Cor. Penn. av. and Al ST.
And sold by druggists generally.
Apr 23--6t
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.rroE OF rHr N. Y. AND LrvERpooL U. s.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ORACCO. CIGAR. AND SNUFF STORE.

Second door ,cet of Adams 4 Co.'s Eapress Office
q SIMMONS keeps constantly i'm store on
y. retail all the most approved brands of I'M
PORTED CIGARS, of every price, and flavor
He solicits calls from his friends and the public.
Nav 13 tf
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DUCkSkIN AND SILK PUR 8 T. /,
ID Porte-monnaies, Ivory Tablets, Boys Belts,
LAMMONDS,
May . sodst Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

TENSION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lo49 In addition the resolutions laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of
cers of the line and the staff of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and Of the
quartermaster's department; half-pay OF the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, 17S0; under
other resolutions to officers, TO officers of themed
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutatlon pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1885, together with the names of the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served to the end of the war, and acquired
the right OF Communication pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price ST. sent postage free TO any part of the Uni
ted States For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near Ninth street.
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ARTICLES UNCALLED FOR
AT
ADAMS & CO.'S EXPRESS OFFICE,

WASHINGTON.
|TTNHE following described packages now in our
III office, uncaled for, unless taken away by the
25th May, will be sent TO Baltimore and sold for
account of whom il may concern.
ADAMS n C0
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT,


sT ENUINE HEIDSIECk & co. CHAM
NJ pagne.--The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Mcssrs. Hedsieck 6 Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoned
card.
The Messrs. HeidslecS IL Co., as set forth there
I'M Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Heidsieck S Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors OF all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &C.. which the founders and
orgnators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
+. We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidseck & Co., in
full, by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRK, January l, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm, Heidseck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards vaults, &c, which the orgna
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors this well-known brand.
In order 10 distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March s. 1896
Feb S--d2m HEIDSIECK & co,
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ENT,s SUMMER UNDER-GAR-
w ments, of Silk, Gauze Merino, Gauze Cot
ton, Lise Thread, &c. A large supply just re-
ceived at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., near Al st.
May 5-eod2wif Qnt, Starr
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MODERN LANGUACES.-D.E Il. GrOux,
Iyl native of France, teacHer of Modern Lam
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
aliiy. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 21-xff 8ataF .saf
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Il Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the pol:cy-holdcrs.
This companyis purely mutual Capital $780, 900.
David l.. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary. This company has declared dividend o.
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853 Pamphlets explaining rates, advan
tages, &c will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested to examine them be
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments
JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over clearinghouse, Selden, Wiihers & Co.
Medical examiner ]. M. Austin, M. ID.
Office and residence on f street, north side, one
door west of 10TH May 9
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

TIMBRELLAS AND CANES.-Stevens,
" Browns Hotel, has received a select and
large variety of storm and sun Umbrellas Of the
newest styles and best qualities.
Also large and varied assortment of domestic
and foreign Walking Canes, of new designs and
at moderate and uniform prices at
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
May 12-3tif Browns Hotel.
WHITE BEAVER AND FELT HATS.
w Now on hand and receiving Beebe's and
other new and fashionable styles of White Beaver
Hats. Also, White and Drab Felt Hats of all
qualities and prices al LANES
Hat and Gents Furnishing Store,
Pa. av., near Al ST.
Apr 2S-eod2wifs Intel, Union, & Starr ;.
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AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE,
FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL
NATIONS.
Twenty-fiye cents Admittance

Open every day and evening except Sunday from
S A. M. till 10 P. M.
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SflisrfIIautnms.

TNDwARD G. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
II and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received. from his agent in Havana, 100000
aWashington Club" ''Prefata,n and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars 10 which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion OF dealers and others. jan 3l-n.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26

A DDITloNAL SUPPLIES OF GENTS
IN Furnishing Goods Now receiving new
and beautiful styles of Gentlemen's Furnishing
Goods, for the present and approaching season.
such Scarfs, Cravats, of silk; silk, and linen:
and batiste Stocks and Ties; Pocket Handker
chiefs; Silks and Linen; Gloves, Hosiery, &c, al
LANES General Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
avenue, near AZ street.
Apr 2S-eodif2w Intel, Union, and STAR
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COCOA SHELLS AND CRACKED CO.
" Goa, white Pepper and lrown Mustard, do
mesiic manufacture. For sale by
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
MAY 11-eo1wif
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DODES UNITED STATES POST Of
III fee Directory and Postal Guide, compiled
from the records of the Post Office Department.
For sale by r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 11th street and Penn. avenue.
Nav 16
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TloR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov. 9-1yeo (uIl Banking House
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

CoLoRED POPULATION OF New Yopx
The Coalition Journal furnishes some ints-
esting statistics in relation to the coloraa
population Of New York The late rensr.
shows that while all other classes Of poppl,
tion were increasing in an enormous ratio
the colored were decreasing. Thus in lsIo
there were $4,000 colored people in II.
State of New York, and In 1850 but AZ OOO
In the city of New York in 1910 tbere
were $4,000, and in 1850 but IL 900. Tbe
number Of marriages among the whites va
to those OF the colored, in the proportion of
140 TO l ; births, 81 to l deaths, ~ toI
The proportion of births among the white.
is twice as great as among the colored: and
in regard to the deaths. the colcred ropuls
t.yn actually show It's deaths. to Sc births
or about z deaths to births, At this r,tio
what must become of the colored population
of New York in few years? We inyite
the attention of Mr.. Greeley and his Aboli.
tion cOnfrcrs to the above facts, with the
hope, but net with the expectation that they
win direct their energies towards the ameli.
grafton of the condition of the blacks a,
home, and cease shedding crocodile tears
over the fancied sufferings of the slaves a.
the South. N. 0. BM.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22
The Homestead Bill.

From the report of the proceedings of
Congress on the 9th inst, we see that the
Homestead bill passed the House Of Repre-
sentatives by vote of 1O7 to 72. Ii now
rests with the Senate to say whether it will
sanction this Wholesale squandering of the
public or not. The provisions Of
the bill - tnst any free white person, who
is the head of family or who has arrived
at the age of twenty one. and is citizen of
the United States; or who is now resi-
dent of any one of the States or Territories
and not citizen of the United States, but
who at the time of making application, shall
have fled his declaration of intention to
become citizen, and shall become citizen
before the issuing of the patent. shall be en-
titled to enter free of cost, one hundred and
sixty acres of land. Settlement and culti-
vation for five years is necessary to procure
patent to the same. We are opposed to
this wholesale and extravagant waste of the
public domain, first, because it strikes fa-
tai blow at that wise course which seemed
to be fast becoming the policy of the gene
ra! government, of making the public lands
subservient to the building of Railroads,
and the improvement of our navigable riv-
ers; and second, because it is partial in its
provisions, rewards only the careless and
iInprovident the alien as well az our native
citizen. The citizen who by his industry
and economy has purchased from the govern
ment, paid for and still owns quarter Sec
tion of lard, is not entitled to the benefits of
this act, while he who has passed his life in
idleness and improvidence is made the object
of government charity. In all the States of
this Union, in which there are public lands,
the Presumption laws are already sufficiently
provident, labor abundant, and its rewards
sufficiently high and sure to enable any one
who deserves it, to soon become the owner
at government price, of hundred and six
ty acres of land 1t is strange to us that
any Of the Representatives of the new States
should vote for this bill, when they must be
aware of its injustice to those States, as well
as of the fact that the main reliance for Inter
nal Improvement in some of them, is from
the aid they may receive from the public
lands. We hope the Senate may defeat the
bill.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22
The Martha Washington Case.

This important and interesting case, which
for the last twelve months. has occupied SO
much of the public mind, did not, it ap-
pears, terminate with the acquittal of the
prisoners in Columbus Ohio. The Martha
Washington, it will be remembered, was
burned OF the Mississippi river. near Helc-
ma. in January, 1852. and several lives were
lost. The persons charged with being in
strumental in her destruction were subse.
quently arrested. taken to Ohio, where they
were tried, and finally acquitted Since
that time true bill for murder and arson
has been found against them by the grand
jury of Phillips county, Arkansas. and the
parties were recently arrested in Ohio upon
warrant issued by the Governor Of that
State. under a requisition of Gov CONWAY,
and on the 9th ult., were brought to Hell
ena and lodged in Jail to await their trial.
Those in Jail at Helena, are WILLIAM KS
SANE. JOHN N. CUMMINGS, WILLIAM ii.
HOLLAND. LYMAN Cole, AMAsA and Lo-
RENO CHAPLIN. and BENJAMIN EARLE.
One or two of those implicated have not
yet been arrested.
On the Sd ist., the prisoners were taken
before Judge ADAMS on writ of habeas
corpus, but the prosecution demanding fur
ther time, the prisoners were remanded IN
til the Sth, when the case was set for hear
ing. The prosecution is conducted by the
attorney for the State. HENRY A. BApHAm,
Esq, JOHN G. PALMER. and MOORE &
SUTTON. For the prisoners, Messrs. HAN
LEY q ALEXANDER. and JAS. B. JACKSON,
of Helena, and +. NJ. YERGER. W. I.
BRowN, and E. W. M. KING, Esqr's, of
Memphis.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22
WILLIAM BURKETT.
dallas { 7cras) Herald.

PROFITABLE PuRcHAsE-TheC Columbus
(Texas) Democrat of the 14th ult. tells the
following good story;
We had the pleasure Of meeting and
laughing with our old friend Col Quarles.
in town last week. Of all the jolly good
humored men we have ever met, the Col.
takes the palm He has been specializing,
he says. Some of our readers will remem-
Der he bought three free negroes in Calves
ton year or 50 since, who were taken Up
for crime and condemned to be sold, They
were it appears, Citizens of Massachusetts
and the Col. bought them for $3.50 the lot.
Soon afterwards he heard of Col Simms.
of Georgia, being obliged to pay $4,000
to get runaway of his back. and the Col.
at once set his price for these negroes at
$4,000 a piece. Correspondence was
commenced between Gov. Boutwell,. of Mas
sachusetts, and himself which terminated in
a transfer of one of the fellows, rather puny
man, for SS.000 The others are still re-
tanned, and the Col. has raised his price in
proportion to the value Of other negroes
He now holds the two fellows at $4,000
each, meanwhile hiring them at $50 per
month, and getting $50 worth of laugh out
Of them every time he tells the story.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22
Liverpool Cotton Market.

HE AMERICAN AND RUSSIAN ExPEDI-
TIoNs TO JAPAN.--A letter from Hong Kong
December IL, says that the United Sattes
squadron. comprising the Susquehanna,
Powhatan. Macedonian, Plymouth and Van
dalia, were then in harbor, and were pre-
pairing for departure Northward Commo-
dore Perry was expected over from Macao
in the Mississippi At Canton were the
storeship Supply. and chartered steamer
Queen, and at Wampoa the storeship South
amptor. The Sea Witch. at Hong Kong.
was about to proceed to Namoa to ship IA
borers for the Panama Railroad
The Admiral Of the Russian japan ex-
pedition arrived at Shanghai, Nov 9th, in
the steamship Vostock, leaving his frigate,
the Pallas, and brig-of-war under the Sad
die Islands. He had just arrived from Nan
gasaki, where he had awaited a reply to his
mission to the Emperor of Japan. It was
said that finding longer delay fruitless, he
had looked at Shanghai for supplies and
news from Europe.
Doubt is thrown upon the reported death
Of the Emperor Of Japan. The report i
explained BY the circumstance that the
death Of japanese monarch places the
court in mourning for three years during
which time no foreign embassy can be re-
ceived.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

Ex-CoNsUL SAUNDERs-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Richmond En9ui-
rer writes:
The rejection of Mr. Saunders viii. Of
course, be personally notifying to him !;
but. | am told, that although he has been
in London but short time, he has reaped
the fruits Of his position in very success
ful degree. BY the sale of certain old mus
kets, in the ownership of which he was
partner. and by lucky speculations in the
stocks Of Lake Superior Copper Compa-
ny, he has made, within few months, q
half million Of dollars. This good fortune
may serve to allay the modification of his
rejection
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

ExcITING INTELLIGENCE FROM HAVANA
We publish in another column an account
of the seizure of the steamer Black Warrior
and the confscation of her cargo of Cotton
by the authorities of Cuba The vessel, il
will be seen, was abandoned by Captain
Bullock, who entered his protest against the
acts of the Cuban authorities and with bis
crew and passengers, proceeded on board the
United States steamship Fulton. The mat
ter will doubtless receive the prompt atten.
tlon of the government; and if an act of vio-
lence or outrage, has been committed by the
Cuban authorities. we trust ample and
prompt reparation will be at once demand
ed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

The MAN WHO FIRST NOMINATED GEN.
JAcKsoS--A correspondent Of the Newark
(N.J- Eagle writes to the editor as follows.
l read in your paper of Monday last an
extract from the Charleston Courier. giving
an account Of the whereabouts Of that in
veterate Hard Shell, President David
Truesdell, Of the Oyster Bank About
the 18th Of January, 1915, called at the
oyster stand of President Truesdell. then re-
siding in New York, and whilst eating some
of his finest "Bluepointers, asked if he
had heard the news What newso That
Gen. jackson bad defeated Sir Edward
Packenham at New Orleans with great
slaughter, after two or three skirmishes and
one hard fought battle, terminating in the
total rout of the British on the Sth. He
could not remain silent longer-hung down
the oyster knife and commenced dancing and
singing. After giving vent tc his feelings.
occasioned BY the thrilling news Just heard
he stopped suddenly and exclaimed, Three
cheers for General jackson and the Ameri.
can army. Let it be remembered that 7
Dave Truesdell, this day nominate jackson for
President, and BY all that's good viii live
to see it, Now. friend editor, this i III
man who first nominated Gen. jackson for
President.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

A VERY FRENCH MIsTAKE-The New
York Times of our latest dates contains one
of Dick Tinto's amusing letters from Paris.
which contains amongst other matters, an
account Of the introduction Of our Minister
Judge Mason, to the Representatives Of the
Imperial Court. The Moniteur Of the next
morning described the reception in its usual
formal and blundering style. Its mistake
on this occasion. however. was so amusing
that it is worthy of a note.
Our Ambassadors name i John u Ma
son, a. everybody interested in diplomacy
Of the modern order knows. The French
editor, not understanding the value of the
midle initial haudily ran it into the first
name. and gave our digni6ed official the fam
liar appellation Of the Hon. .ToAny Mason:
Perhaps there was method in the mistake
Perhaps the nioniteur had read old Benton's
opinion Of Mr.. MasUn's character to the ef
feet that he was great man "as long as his
stomach was filed with oysters, and his
hands with cards. - otherwise. the familiar
ity Of the journalist is unpardonable.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22

We do not like 70 joke at the expense of
bachelors, but this story by the Mansfield
iOhio) Herald, is too good TO be lost
A morning or two since, cries for assist.
ance were heard to proceed from the room
of highly respectable old bachelor. On
bursting open the door, he was found frozen
fast in tub Of water Having been trou.
bed with bad cold, he thought to take
bath in tub of warm water the night be-
fore, and he felt so comfortable while sitting
in il, that he dropped to sleep and did not
wake till morning. He was, Of course, IN
able to stir. and was compelled TO call for
help. To his great horror. the first person
rushing TO his aid, was an old maid who felt
partiality for him. She. supposing he in
tended joke upon her, broke into the street
again, her countenance filled with indigna-
ton and wounded vanity. and threw her
arms about, exclaiming, "Oh. the hateful
villain - His continued cries, however.
brought our friend speedy assistance, when,
by chopping around him with hatchet,
and turning him round and round like spit
before the fire, he was soon thawed out
He wishes Us to say he j. now candidate
for matrimony-
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-22
Indian observation-disclosures of
Col. Stem.

The following note from Mr.. Burkett Of
Fort Belknap was brought down direct from
Belknap by gentleman who passed through
town few days ago. We are well acquaint-
ed with Mr. Burkett. the writer and any
statement of his, is entitled to the fullest
credcncc.
Col. Stem was an Indian Agent under
President Fillmore. He left our town q
few weeks since on his way TO Belknap near
which he had settled, from visit to Ohio.
He had won the confidence and esteem of all
with whom he had become acquainted.
We anxiously await further particulars
IT. BELkNAP, Feb. ID, 1854.
Col. Jesse Stem, formerly Indian Agent
for the Texas Indians, and Mr.. Z. p Sepple-
man, both from Tifin, Ohio, were murdered
on Sunday afternoon. Feb. 18th, four miles
below Fort Belknap, on the Fort Worth
road.
The murderers are suppose to be Waeoes
or Wichita Indians.
A party of Dragons, Caddo Indians and
citizens are now pursuing the murderers
and are ON their trail.
WILLIAM BURKETT.
Dallas (7eras) Herald.