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Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
NOTICE TO U. S. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC. ara
AUDITORS OFFICE, Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Nn,s,rbe- 1S52

TT HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
IL this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts, respectively of their
quarterly pay. II was established to accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities in
advance of the regular and slewer process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the departments
and was intended only to apply 10 one draft per
route from each contractor for the ackoie amount,
(deducting fines, collections, Nc.) of his quarterly
pay; but 1t has been and is quite generally SO
misunderstood, as TO be supposed TO allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter privilege conceded for accommodation (for
II was never anything morel has thus been made
10 enbarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement of the prirate ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this office, species OF paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws
II not unireguently occurs too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation.
It is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice 10 contractors and all concerned, that from
and after the lst day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that IS the only
one for the quarter aud the route both to be speci-
fed) on which il is drawn; and tie signature there
TO shoua be atie>ed 6y The postmaster at the place
achere may be ayaica ard one 0ther zcitness; and
each assignmer: thereof should be atteSted by t,co
1citneSSes.
VIM F. PHILLIPS,
Anduor Of the Treasury for The
Nov
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
Misffllans0ns.
THE pEOpLES JOURNALg

: A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science. and Useful knowledge,
published monthly by ALFRED L. BEACH, No
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mall to any part ofHe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfuseIy Illustrated with Engravtngs.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited TO their respective wants.
TERMs--To subscribers ffiy cents uolitms
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps. or bills, al the risk fthe publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State.
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
plainly scritteii. Address, postage paid,
E@ ALFRED +. BEACH,
No. sc Nassau street, New York City.
VA 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.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs.
No s NORTH William Street, Ney York.

No 5 North William Street, Netc York
YNHIS TYPE Is now used exclusively in
III many of the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England ;
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il will do al least double the amount of work
done by common type while il gives, at the same
time finer working surface. The cost of facing
is about 25 per cent upon the tariff prices oftype.
The following journals are printed from the
copper-faced type:
New York Tribune, New York Herald, New
York Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
York Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post True Democrat, Cleveland,
Ohio; New York Journal, American Messenger,
Chiid's Paper Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post, Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial; and
Others in this country and England.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE s. Co.,
Agents.
Eleventh street, I'd door north Pa. avenue.
Dec l0-eod. 2w
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MtisffIIamf0as.
NIARnLE MANTLEs.-Marble works---

vi Tke subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black MARBLE richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tonbs, and Headstons Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sis, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calcined plaster 81 rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On L ST., bet 18th and 18th.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
THE PEOPLES PATENT orrICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEopLE 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 inventions, may al all times con-
suit the undersigned, ioihom charge, either per-
sonally al his Office, or by letter To those living
at q 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 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 not
exceed one cubic foot
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor OF the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No So Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-*
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
NEW GOODS! bargains for CASH.
l\ EXTRAORDINARY YATTRACTIONt-

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Eahibitisn Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, al the Metropolitan Paper Haxgi
and Upholstery Warsrooms, No. s, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south Of E
street. ! would most respectfully inform the cit-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, Of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
retes and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 So SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging in price from i23 cents to So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 373 cents
TO S4, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept OF exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble 10 show goods. call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 4-3meod -(m) thsi III
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

M EDlCAL CARD.--Drs. X. & j. Hunter,
QNl physicians for diseases of the chest &c. j
beg to announce that they will remove 10 New
York on khe 5th Of December next or as soon
thereafiersas they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac.
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that Of being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an " Introduction," Notes. and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. r. C. s.
Nov 16-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

\ IN SA
In Washngton.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller M. D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstet
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Matera Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May NJ. D., Professor Of the Prin-
cpes and Practice of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, M. d. Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner M. D., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample. ".
Like most similar institutions in Europe the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions to the buildings since
Z asst session, for the accommodation OF the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is..... ...................S9 $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator..... 10
Martrculating fee payable only once). S
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty
Office and residence corner of and 14th sts
Sep 21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
NEW BOOKS.
ID CHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

N Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil-
ton, d. ID.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse of Convent
Life at Port Royal
The Flower of the Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions Of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by F. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, d. d.
Parleys Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following juveniles !:
Guizoi's Moral Tales.
Evenings al Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children; by M. Mason.
Sandford & Merton
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Dec Ii 7th street, near Odd-Fellows' Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

L,OR RENT, the Building now being fin-
H 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 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions. DC. The restau-
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
connexon 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 bard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or amory, and if not rented, will be
reserved for 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
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants. lr
Apply to or address 3. c. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E het end III sta, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. TIA and 176 Pearl street, Neao York.
COLLINS. ROW NE &r Co. ImnnrterS a

4 MULLINS, HOW NE q Gu, importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
ected stocks to the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; flat cap, DENY, medium royal sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers; PLAN, EN-
bossed, and colored cards; card, perforated, Bris
to bonnet, and straw boards blank. pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
stationers' goods and envelopes Of every descrip-
tion COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
1lth 81 doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-ly* (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
STOVES, STOVES! STOVESn!
y " NAKI 0R Gnnnnt Tin Shnnf

~ u. NAEIUR, copper, IN, Snect-lrOn
i and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue 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
adapted either for the parlor or hail. which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices
Also, manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Shcet-ron Ware made OF the best materials
and workmanship An excellent assortment o
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing, Guttering Spouting &c executed b,,
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winsion's Improved Patent Cof
fee Rooster
Sep 24-3meod qntellgencer) tm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
CHINA, GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

~ @reef, 6etfceen Louisiana are,ne and ID street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
y ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also. magni6-
cent Girandoles 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 gem
eral housekeeping kept for sale. 9la
G. s. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov 20-1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
A MOTHER NEW BOOk BY'llsE Az

a MOTHER NEW BOON IsY1isE AU-
IA thor of the Wide, Wide Worldn- Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price 75cents. gilt, 81 rs. e
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravings, price So so;
Glad Tidings, or the Gospel of Peace. price 63
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price IS cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fini
lon and Madame Guyone, price 75cents
The Old and the New, or the Changes OF thirty
years in the East. by William GoodeIl price 81 rs;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price ST Conver-
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price 81 25. s
Christ in History the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Tnrnbull, ID. D.. price 81 25;
Autobiography of Rev. J. b. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West, price ST.. fd ,,
Swords pocket Almanac. Church Almanac
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
7th street near Odd Fellows Hall,
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
gaiI 80aSs.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
F-rsrxxxvvr=-usx, CHANGE OF HOURS.--On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Ysrs cszzuxz=.z.zz, CHANGE OF HOURS.--On
- and after Thursday, January lst,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeably to the following arrange
mcnt:
train for Warrenton and intermediate points
wilileave the Station. corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL O'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past 4 o'clock r. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before O'clock p M.
train from Cupepper G. II. to Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper G. H. al
q o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandra at 1oa
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II o'clock,
2. M, arriving at Rapidan Station at O'clock r.
M, connecting al this point with the stage 10 and
from Gordonsville. aA3 ~ s..
A.daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and RapidaDf Station, in, conn-xion with the cars
en- this and the Virginia Central roads, 2 4 z
THROUGH TICKETS. e
10 SIordonsvllie. ................-.....N SO
I9 Staunton ......... %
10 Lynchburg.. ......................7 \ 90
10 winchester 90
Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Oct a-tf ssh. Agent
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY.
LAND INSTITUTE.

"E uHuersIShed respectfully Invites the
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity 10
an inspection of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES.
CATERS, &C., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made TO order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
G. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov ll--eo3m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; a chron-
i cle of the turf agriculture, field sports. liter
ature, and the stage, embeished 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 l2*
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
Sep21*
TyHE SUBSCRIBERS keen CONSTANTLY on

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
Il hand good stock of well-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 notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by &iQt
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
11th street, I'd door north of Penn. Av
Branch of Stationcrs' Hall, 174 and lie Pearl
street. New York. v Nov s-,f
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

WHALEY,s OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
w andra at 81 A. M. and q p. M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival of The cars, at IL
A. M, and 81 p. M.
Office at Irving House, Washington. D. c., and
al Entwis,le's Drug store, King street, Alexan-
dria.
Jan
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
.lr-. = FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

sE~ FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
fl2f1 Fort Washngton.-Fare, roundtr trip,
81. From Alexandra, rs cents.--Ay7ssng IN
Washington at 3 O'Clock, P. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at and Alexandria al vi
o'clock, A. M.
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, & Thomas Parker a. Co
Refreshments to be had ON board the boat
JOB CORSON,
Sep 21* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOW,s RE-

Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and xv., adapted pri
marily to the southern and western States of the
Union, including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published nonthly in
New Orleans, at s5 per annum, in advace.
E3~ A few complete sets Of the worS, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 1000 TO $50 pages,)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. devo-
Il ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics
Published weekly at t12S Fulton street N. ", (Sun
Budings) by Mum g. Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sep. 7-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28

1T ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
u66I4sfssi2ssEszzE ington Boat.--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf. The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, IL, 24, A, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandria at g. 10, IL, 24, A, and 81
o'clock. 3iSi RR KS
Leaves Washington at 0, IL, IL, 8, Al, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public q
select parties. " WA JOB CORSON s
Sep 2l---tf* Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-28
Stem aabiaatian.
= NEW YORK. BRIEMEN, and

EES NEW YORk, BREMEN, and
1<aE4{s Southampton Unted States Mail
Steamers.--The ship comprising
this line are the WASHINGTON. Captain E. M.
Fitch HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins,
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning. I,
PROPOSED DATES OF sAIr.Ire-iS53
From Nsp York. From Bremen
Washington. Saturday, Feb.26 March IS
Hermann Saturday March %. April 22.
Washington. Saturday, April 23 Mav20
Hermann Saturday, May 2l. June NJ.
Washington. Saturday, June lS July Is.
Hermann !. Saturday. July l6 Aug 70
Washington. Saturday, Aug. 13. Sept. 81
Hermann -. Saturday. Sept 10. Oct. =.
Washington. Saturday Oct. 8. Nov
Hermann Saturday, Nov. .. Dec.
Washington. Saturday, Dec. 3. Dec. 30.
Hermann -. Saturday. Dec. 81.
From Southampton to Nssc York
Washington. March 30 Washington. Sent. ID
Hermann. April ~ Hermann. -. .Oct. 10
Washington. May IS WashisAhon.. ...Nev. Q
Washington. July 20 Washington. ..Jan. 4
Hermann. Aug. II
PRICE OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO SOUTHLAND
l- TON OR BREMEN. Ysi 5iIlis
First cabin, main saloon. $40
First cabin. lower saloon. on................... l0S
second capln-. GO
All letters and newspapers must pass through
the post Office.
No bills Of lading win be signed on the day OF
sailing. - n
An experienced surgeon is attached TO each
For freight or passage applyto
MOLLER, SAND SS RIERA,
20 South street NJ Y
9. "A. HEINCKEN &c CO.. Bremen.
MARTlNEAU, CROSKEY 4 CO.,
WILLIAM IsELIN, Havre p''A'
Sept 2i-.3m 6 .is -lIr,st n