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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

The Infant Drummer delighted good many
children and adults, at Iron Hall, during Christ
mas day. He is but five or six years old, and yet
he handles his drumsticks with facility and per
lection that astonishes all beholders and listeners.
The little fellows beauty is an additional feature
in his favor. lie does not drum as task, bui
seemingly, with delight. His whole soul, ap.
parenty, is in his performances, and this makes
the exhibition the more interesting.
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Christmas Is Oyer.-To very many it was a
season of innocent pleasure and delight, while, TO
others, time of rioiing and debauchery. Drunken
street fights marred the holy-day. In fact, al no
previous period have we witnessed so many exhi-
billions Of intemperance as on that occasion. This
statement is due TO truth, however Notifying
may be the admission.
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
kEA United states Mail steamers.-
S1E8Hs The ships comprising this Line, are
rRorosrp DATES OF SAILING.

These ships have been built by contract ex.
pressly for government service, every care has
been taken in their construct on, as also in their
engines, TO insure strength and speed, and their
accommodations for passengers are unequalled
for elegance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
$3.50; exclusive use OF extra sized state rooms,
S325; in second cabin from Liverdool to New
York 30 and 20 guiness.
An experienced Surgeon attached to each ship.
No berth secured until paid for
The owners ofthese ships will not be accounta.
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jeweiry, pre-
cious stones, unless bills ofading are signed there.
for, and the value thereof therein expressed.
For freight or passage, apply TO EDWARD X.
COLLINS, 50 Wall street, New York. or TO
BROWN, SHIPLEY g. Co, Liverpool; STE
PHEN KENNARD 81 Co, 81 Austin Friars, Lon
III. DRAPER, Havre. Dec, "a.
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Police MISUNDERSTANDING Christmas eve
and Christmas day, at least thirty persons were
brought 10 the watch-house, for drunkenness and
violations OF the municipal laws. Nearly, if not
all Of them, purchased their liberty by the pay
ment Of the fines which were imposed upon them
for their misconduct.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Absentees. There was scarcely quorum OF
members presen, in either House Of Congress
yesterday, owing to the fact that many Of the
Senators and Representatives are away from the
city, at their homes, enjoying the Christmas holt
DAYS.
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supreme Court of the United states.

iVhSDhft DeSeHDSi W. iSSf'
No. 80. Ferdinand Clark, appellant, VS.. Ben
jamin c. Clark, ct al.--The argument Of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Lawrence, for
the appellant, and continued by Mr.. Carlisle,
for the sppellees
Adjourned until tomorrow III o'clock
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MORO nIniI Robberies.

WILMINroS, Dec. 26--Lawnel Wilkinson. a
contractor for carrying the mail between Milford,
Delaware, and Cambridge, Maryland, has been
arrested for series of mail robberies in connec-
ton with William Williams, the post Office clerk
at Milford, who was previously arrested. Both
are now in Duer Jail. The arrest was affected by
Arthur Hughes, the special agent.
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.ARTICULAR NOTICE.

PARTICULAR NOTICE.-Our customers
IL are respectfully informed that their bills are
now being drawn of, and will be presented 10
hoped that all persons having sccounts with us
will come forward and settle them promptly in
cash or notes at short dates.
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
800 Pennsylvania avenue, next door to Iron Hail.
Dec 27--3t.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Mr.. JEROME N. BoNAPARTE, of this city, has
received letters from his son, Lieutenant Bona
psrte, who is now in the Crimes, in command Of
French company He has thus far escaped in.
iuriss, and behaved calamity Clipper.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Judiciary Reform.--'rhe House bill to reor
ganize the courts of the District Of Columbia and
to reform and improve the laws thereof, was yes
terday referred TO the Committee on the Judiciary,
in the Senate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Concerts.--We learn that Gpsi the celebrated
songstress, accompanied by Mario, and an or.
chestra, and chorusses, will give series of con
certs in this city, probably on the TENTH twelfth,
and fifteenth OF January next.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Concert for the Poor.-The concert of the
Union Choir Association, embracing the best vo-
cal talent Of Washington, (for the benefit Of the
poor) will take place on Friday evening next, at
the Smithsonian Institution. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned at the principal bookstores, and at the depot
of the Union and Benevolent Employment So
ciety, next door TO Odd Fellows Hail. Seventh
street.
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The American Association for the Advance

Inc american Association Tor the ADVANCE
ment of Education assembled yesterday morn
ing at the Smithsonian Institute; Professor Bache,
the Superintendent Of the Coast Survey, in. 1.-The
chair, and Professor Cooke, OF Bloomfield, New
Jersey, secretary. Alter the transaction Of BUSH
ness Of preliminary character an adjournment
until the evening took place.
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

the Public.
sSVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, ! will trade one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
/ will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion." will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased | will keep down my ex-
penses, and viii not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxms like these and for
mer experiences in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-.
abled GEoR6E 7. FOX U. :. A., u S. NJ. Tailor,
and rInvesMur DIES Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, TO be the present
sole proprietor OF the 25 feet front by 1916 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FoX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VEsTINGs,
CAssIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, CA. ID. 1S5i)
FOX-GEORGE 2. FOX-whlle most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Panlaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &c, and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberality OF
dealing, nor undersold by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
to the best Of his ability, TO employ meritorious
laboring class OF Journeymen Tsilors aud others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want oC
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1856, the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, 20 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
erampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and 6fly-
five. / am, fellow.citizens, representing one Of
the links Of CommerceO yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
G.. United States Leader of Fashions,
n -, .'':..a. Headquarters, No. 321 B,oa6seSy,
g L. $. GEORGE p: FOX.
S........N Dec l9--
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fitted. There is not weaker man, politically
in Iowa to-day than he is. Let him retire TO
the shades Of his brokers' Office"
Mr. Able Cook is national wing; Mr.
Dodge is the present democratic senator
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aa,lraaa Anetaent.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 90 "A train on the York
and Cumberland railroad fell through bridge near
Portland yesterday. Fortunately only an engineer
and fireman slightly injured.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Professor Espy is announced 10 deliver Sc
ries OF lectures the subject of Meteorolosy
before the Metropolitan Mechanics lnstitute-st
the rooms over Parkers grocery store, opposite
to Browns holel--lhe first this evening, at half
past seven o'clock.
Mr.. Espy's lectures will embrace the cause OF
storms, and the phenomenal which precede them,
'sby which careful observer may know when
they approaching, from tweniy-four TO folty-
eight hours before their arrival
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
Fire M PartInnd.

PORTLAND, Dec. 26.--The store of Messrs. Rob
inson & Sons, and the apo,hecary store OF Mr..
Gebson, were burnt last night.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
Death OF a missionary.

BosToN, Dec 26.-Letters received here per
steamer America, announces the death OF the Rev
Josiah Goddard, an eminent American Baptist
Missionary at Ningpoo, China.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

The Criminal Court was Yesterday occupied
with the uial Of individuals charged with various
petty offences, checking stealing among them.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
Defeat of Fitz Henry Warren.

The Legislature Of Iowa went into convention
on the 18th, and had two ballots for senator,
with the following result:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

The Circuit Court, on Saturday, closed il.
October term.
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gOtaI anO Yfrsunal.
An Unfortunate Young woman, yesterds

An Unfortunate Young Woman, yesterday
morning, lay in the walch-house, suffering acutely
with commissions, and exciting the pity and SYM
palhy OF the beholders.
Itappears from what was said concerning her
that she is from the country; and that, some
months ago. the person with whom she lived as
servant cruelty beat her over the head because OF
her incapacty TO perform some description OF do
nestle service thus injurng the poor creatures
mind as well as body. If this statement is true,
becomes the duty ofthe police to make inquiry 10
the premises, with view of bringing the wrong
doer 10 punishment
While we were present, she had several mis-,
accompanied by meanings and throes in the high
est degree painful to the hearts OF the spectators
aud, during one the intervals her mind highly,
she imagined her mother 10 be standing at her
side, and called upon her for assistance in a man
ner both imploring and affecting, saying that death
would be to her welcome messenger
We do not know what disposition was made OF
the suffering woman, but presume thai she was
conveyed TO the ams-house.
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amnsfmkmt
The Great Marble Statue
THEpYING GLADIATOR.
Admittance Is cents.

on exhibition at MOrrisoa's building, Al street,
PsnnsyLaNia avenue, from o'cioek, a. M
gnfiJ 10 u M H1ilv
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

Observation-Disclosures the Corpo-
ration law and penalty against firing Chinese
crackers and pistols in the streets, during Christ
mas there was continued and general violation
OF the ordinance, by boys principally, whose
chief delight seemed 10 consist in pyrotechncs'
Several arrests were made, but these movements
on the part of the police did moi inlimidate the
others; they banged away, without CESSATION
until, TO them, Christmas had passed with all It's
exciting attendants. halfgrown boy had the
efroutery to throw an igniled pack of crackers at
the person of police officer; but he had reason
10 repent his folly, as, for this, he was conveyed
TO the waich-house, and there required TO pay
fine, which considerably lessened the amount of
his pocket-money.
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BROTHER

EFT GOODS.--I have Just received
81 good supply, which I will sell al importers
prices, at as, Pennsylvania avenue
Dec is IL. o. HOOD.
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CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CAssIMERES,

Business, on Importation, and from respectable
city merchants who are in want Of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO over
stocked market and the circumstances OF hard
times, "a ID. 1S5I.)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

A Dwarf.-Aher the performances of the 10
FAINT Drummer were over, on Christmas day, al
Iron Hall, an odd-looking genius, called dwarf,
made his appearance on the stage, walking 10 and
fro for.the amusement OF the spectators, and say
ing, meantime, that he had had the honor OF being
a married man, and the father Of bouncing boy
He is three feet high, and his head appears TO be
about onethird the length OF his body, from neck
to boot; and his appearance is somewhat like the
gnomes of the mountain, represented in HIP van
Wrinkle He is deformed; an abortion of human
nature, and rather repulsive than attractive But
the poor fellow has living TO make. He is ma
tive OF Bangor, Maine, and, SO far as voiing Is
concerned, sovereign" We are at loss TO
conceive the character of woman who could re-
spect him sufficiently to become his wife. How
ever there is no accounting for taste but II does
occur 10 us that, widower he is, he stands no
chance, in this meridian, TO procure another part
ner, 10 share his Joys and woes.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

FoX-GEORGE p. FOX-whe most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable OF Custom, Pattern, and
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

EOR RENT.-Two neat Rooms, either
IL furnished ur unfuTnished, at No. 4d5, M
srteet, north, between 18th and 18th streets.
Nov 4--dlf
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MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. & }. Hunter.
WTANTED--A situation as Teacher of

NTANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
wv English, Mathematics and LATIN also, the
rudiments OF Greek if desired. AL (which will
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher Of
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard 10 character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars address
SETH FRINK,
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G.. United States Leader of Fashions,
-. 80, .'s..A HEADQUARTERS, No 321 Broa6taay,
8 L. s. g GEORGE p. FOX.
a ........? Dec l9--
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

IL Four-story BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near E, east side. The house is IN good
repair-dry cellars; and to good tenant the rent
will be low Possession given November lei.
Apply to
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
Oct 29-tf Auctioneer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
Greatest Discovery of the Age.

FARMERS, Families and others can purchase no Remedy
equal to DR.. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINAMENT, for
Dysentery Collie Group Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat
Toothache Sea Sickness Cuts Burns Swellings Bruises
Old Sores Headache, Mosquito Bites Pains in the Limbs,
Chest, Back, etc.
iii does not give relief the money will be refunded all
that is asked is fair trial. and use it according to the di
rections.
1t is an English Remedy and used by William ",
late King Of England and certified TO by him. for
Rheumatism when everything else had failed.
Over 10000 900 bottles have been sold in the United
States without single failure and many have stated that
they would not be without lift $40 per bottle in
Of Group as it is as certain as it is applied
1t Cholera when first taken, in few hours; Dysen-
terry half hour Toothacle in five minutes 1t per-
fecty innocent to take internally and is recommended
by the most eminent physicians in the United States
Price % and so cents.
DIR. Tobias could fill dozen Newspapers with certificates
and letters relating to the wonderful accomplished
his Lnimen but considers warranting it sufficient any
person who does not obtain relief need not pay for it,
DR.. Tobias has put up a HORSE LINAMENT in pint
bottles which is warranted cheaper and better than any
other fDr Cholc, Scratches, Old Sores, Calls, Swengs
Cuts, Bruises, etc. 0 a
Price so cents. DIR. Tobiss Office, 20 Greenwich street.
New York.
For sale in Bath, BY A. G. PAGE, and y. X. ELLIS
WORTH 1y31
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

Sold at the Establishment Of Professor HOLLOWAY, 244
Strand near Temple Ear) London, and by all Vendors of
Medicines throughout the United States, in Boxes at 81
CENTS 81 and 81 80 cents each. Wholesale BY the
principal Drug houses in the Union and by Messrs A. b.
4 ID. SANDS, New York.
gThere is considerable saving by taking the larger
sizes. 49,
~ B.-Directions for the guidance of patients in every
disorder affixed to each Box.
JOSHUA DURGIN CO., Portland, Agents for Maine
Al A a e. ~ !.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
Uart&tp
Female Education.

No woman is educated, says Burknap, who
a family. Although it does not require so
much TO rule household as it does to govern
a State, still it requires talent of the same
kind AS he makes the best general who has
begun at the lowest post, and passed up through
every grade of office; as he makes the best ad-
miral who entered the navy in the most infe-
rior station because they, and they alone,
are acquainted with the whole compass of a
subaltern's duty-so that woman will manage
a family with the greatest ease and efficiency
who knows experimentally The duties of every
member of it.
Daughters who neglect this part of educa-
ton are entirely without excuse, ard their
mothers are still more 10 blame. The very
apology which is often made for the neglect Of
il, is the greatest condemnation of those who
offer it. 1t is said by those who are growing
up in ignorance of those things, ANY one
can learn to keep house when it is necessary.
ANY one who loves her husband and is devoted
plished in those things after she is married.
AS well might the young man say, OF what
use is it for me TO learn profession, or make
myself acquainted with the details of my bust
ness When / am married, if love my wife,
it will then be time enough to learn a profess
ron, or TO accomplish myself in the details OF
business. Would there be any surer omen
Of total failure and discontinue! That
which a woman can learn to do Under the
tuition Of love, can certainly be learncd to a
much greater advantage, under the tuition of
a mother.
fit is at all so easy to learn, then they GER
tainly are utterly inexcusabe who neglect it.
1t is no degradation TO the finest lady to know
all the details Of domestic affairs. 1t is hon
orable, and ought to be her pride. A woman,
though she may be as beautiful as the morn
ing, as wise as Minerva, and as accomplished
as the Graces, ought to know the details Of
household affairs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
Lowering a Ships Boats at Sea.

Mr.. Robert Ii. Church Tins in letter TO
the North British Daily Mail, submits the
following plan for lowering ships boats at
sea Make the boats davits sufficiently strong
to carry their respective boats in all weathers
at sea. Fit on the outer side of the head of
each davit strong wooden roller with deep
score, to take the blight of or 5-inch rope
Have two short slip ring shoppers (made of
chain) one to each davit. Make the boats
grlpes the proper length; the upper end of each
grippe, being passed over the boat and span, is
to be kept always fast the lower end having
tbimble in it to hook over the point of
strong hook, fitted securely opposite each
gripe, on the main rail, point dot0npards-
The rollers in the davit heads are each for
runner or single rope, Of a proper size, accor-
ding 10 the weight of the boat, having hook
spliced in the end. When the boat is hoisted
up with the tackles as usual, hook the eye of
the lower end Of each grippe over its respective
hook on the main rail, pass a stout strap
round both parts Of each gripe, heave well
taut by twisting the ends with a small HEAVIER;
stop the end of the beavers with rope yarn,
and the boat is now as secure as it is possible
to make her.
TO have her ready for lowering speedily,
hook the tackles, and stow them clear Of the
boat altogether, as they are merely required
for hosting. Pass the bite of the runners
over the rollers in each davit head, hook and
mouse them on to the bow and stern of the
boat instead of the tackles. Haul in the slack.
and Delay to stout cavals fitted for lowering
away from In lowering away cut the rope
var" stops on the beavers, and clear the
Ups The lower end of the gripes, being now
SldcA' VIII drop off the hooks downwards of
'"'"'''''es' kalse the slip rings of the chain
shoppers, and the boat will then bo bano;no bv
the runners only. And now comes most
important point of advantage in the nlan for
having only single ropes to lower awav w;,b
both ends can be let go from the deck Tho mo
ment the boat touches the water; there is No
overhauling of three or more parts of a tackle
no unlocking to be done; the boat is perfectly
clear-of the ship, or, if necessary the bow run
her can be held on and used as painter.