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CCoTps WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

~
y Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of series Of original novelettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc., etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
Clairville Lille Lberne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year 50 four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40 /;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST. Phiadelpbie
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27

TIC E.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
il inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice and
in making his contracts with responsible east
crn dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctually in
any part of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required scittont change
fprfce during the season
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street.
u. D. Gilman Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
" Harbaugh, Hh and streets.
Kdwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street.
T. c. McIntire, 7,h and streets.
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord, 9Th and G. streets.
j. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
nh streets
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and Goth streets
DR.. J. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill
4. M P. King, and 18th streets.
f. S. Walsh, Navy Yard.
G. p Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
L. X. Holmead, Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. w. Birth 3d street, next to Trinity Church.
j. w. Sothoron u Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week month,
for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and a fuHsup-
ply guaranteed.
Notice of change Of residence, if given at the
office instead Otto the driver will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, il notice is given at the
office, it will be Immediately attended TO.
Ice kept constantly on hand al Eiot's drug store
corner + and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities. at the lowest marker
rates. L. ]. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of T and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
II Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. the Office any of the places above named
March IA.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
THE TIME CHANGED.
WASHINGTON I'd. Co. SPRING RACES

The TIME CHANGED.
WASHINGTON I'd. Co. SPRING RACES
COLUMBIA. RACE COURSE,
ALeranayLa County, Va.
VNHE SPRING RtCES over the above
il course will commence on the FOURTH
THURSDAY in May, 1854 and continue through
out the week
First Day.-TUESDAY, May 23d sweepstakes
free for all horses owned in Maryland, District o
Columbia, and Virginia, weight for age.
Entrance, $25, with purse of $50 added by the
proprietor.
Mile heats three or more TO make race.
Also, Immediately after the sweepstake race, a
purse of $50 will be given, free for all trotting
horses /; mile and repeat, TO harness.
: Second "WEDNESDAY, May "a, purse OF
S100 mile heats, best 3 in g.
Third Day.-THURSDAY, May 25, purse OF
5000; two-mile heats.
Fourth Day.--FRIDAY, May Goth, purse OF
$500; ;four-mile heats.
Entrance for purses Is per cent, 10 be made with
the proprietor the evening previous TO the race.
In all cases three or more 10 make a race; two to
start The races 10 be governed by the rules OF
the Richmond course, Virginia.
Abundant stabling for horses will be provided
free Of expense, on the grounds.
Having completed the enclosure of the track
and made other improvements on the place, the
proprietor informs the public that nothing will be
found wanting on his part TO give satisfaction tc
those fond of the sport.
May CYRUS MARTIN, Proprietor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
saisltIIaMf0as.
T,oR LEAsE.-The National Theatre IN


IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world and yet every
meritorious attraction fill 1t.
With The alterations and improvements con
tempated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment i
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries OF the members
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of eur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose oil
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent by pay
ing to it all the profits. Every letter received will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ito the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2i2, Washington city, d. G.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
A GENCY AT wASHINGTO N.--To
~ Claimants a. DICKINS- CON

IN CaimantS.-FRANClSA A. DlChlNS~ 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-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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
haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halEpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. 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 o.
fces whichmay requirethe aid of an agent or atto,-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
| of the service.
Mr. f A. Dickns is known to most OF those who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
i Washington. as
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-lyd us m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
HIsToE
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author or the Republic OF the
United States, sc.

YNHIS important work is now in press, the first
II volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according to his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled to issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents, the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that will prove acceptable 10 all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume betore any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, S6 Washington ST., Boston.
Mar I5--tfk
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27

N ENERAL LAGENCY.--The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where that he has opened Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearagc pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode-
sate Office at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES
Hon. ]. c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tile Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at Laav.
James II. Canstin, esq.
w. G. Reddali, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
nENsIoN LAws.-The last edition, COM

DENSiON LAWS.-The last edition, COM
Ii pledby the Commissioner of Pensions in
1919. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to of
6cers ofthe line and the staff of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and of the
qunrtermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 1850; under
other resolutions, TO officers, to officers of hemed-
ical department and medical staff chapaiis and
commutalion pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names of the officers
Of the continental line ofthe army in althe States
the right OF commutation pay with the names Of
officers killed in battle or who died in service.
Price 81 ntpostage free TO any part the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb IA Near Nj nth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
4 Aw NoTIcE.-srDNEY 5. BAxTER,

II 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 con
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 21-1yeod0 (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
YXYATCHEs! WATCHEs!-J. Y. savage,

wv No. 32 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensve assortment Of fine Watches, consisting OF
T.. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. j. Tobias ~ Co.'S, r.
Il G. Bcesleys, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &C., varying in price from $75 -
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25
Detached Levers, thirteen Jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, I can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for So,
So and $4 Pens without cases, rs cents, ST. so,
So anu 49, Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec 17-lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
)BACCO, CIGAR, AND SNUFF STORE,

Second door sccst Of adams 8 Co.'s Express Office.
@ SIMMONS keeps constantly in store on
Os retail allthe most approved brands of I'M
PORTED CIGARS, of every price and flavor.
He solicits calls from his friends and the public
Nav 13S II
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
j. p. DICKINSON,
A II II o II N e II AT L A w,


Late Examiner of Claims IN tie Pension ODce,)
Will attend TO any business entrusted TO his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES Hon. H. M. t. Hunter, U. s. Sem
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington; !;
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioner Of PEN
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioners of Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1870
to 1Sl0 the original of which were burnt in 1914.
]. p. ID.
Dac o1--6maod
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

7h street, betaccen Louisiana avenwe and d street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
Il ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnii.
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 gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
c. s. WHITTLESEY, Hh street.
Nov 20--1y ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27

4 J thanks to his friends and customers for their
liberal patronage bestowed on him for the past
three years, and earnestly socits continuation
Of the same for his friend, l.. j. MIDDLETON, with
whom an Arrangement has been this day made to
supply them with Ice of the very best quality and
on the most reasonable terms.
Orders lefl at Mr. MrDDLEToN's Office, northeast
corner OF f and 18th streets, directly to him
through the Post Office, will meet with prompt
attention. WILLIAM DOUGLAS,
Apr 2l--eo1w fStar Union. & News)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Il Company of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
Allthe profits divided among the pol:ey-hodcrs.
This company is purely mutual. Capital S300,000.
David L. Miller, president; John w. Horner, Sec
retary. This company has declared dividend o.
20 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 he
fore insurng, as few companies offer such induce
ments.
JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Selden, Withers & Co.
Medical examiner, ]. M. Austin, M. d.
Office ard residence on + street, north side, one
door west of 10th. May 9
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
4 DDITIONAL SUPPLIES or GENT,s

DURE SIENNA FIGS.-A very pleasant
il safe, and efiectual remedy for constipation o
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
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
JULES BON N EFT,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
N all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct 1T
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
CARD.
TO the Ladies Of Washington, Geovgetoaon, Alec
andrfa. SC.

ItOI
andrfa. &c.
"ENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
l chldrsns French shoes are sold by The un-
dersignrd. 81 18th street, just above Corcoran 81
Riggs'= Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses and children's French
gaiter walking shoes white and black satin CATERS
slippers &c., made TO order by III. Weirman Of
Philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials
and in the ld,est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as " slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction,
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov. 9--1yeo. (uD Banking House
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27

@ TRAW HATSf STRAW HATS f-- Just
y receiving, large and beautiful assortment
Of Straw Hats for men and boys, such as Panama,
Leghorn, Cpnton, Palm Leaf &c, of all qualities
and prices, which will be- sold low, at LANES
Hat and Gentlemens Furnishing Store, Pennsy
vana avenue, near ~ street
Apr 2S- cod 2wif
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
rT,HE WORLD OF SCIENCE, ART. and

IL Industry, illustrated, from examples in the
New York Exhibition, 1853 and 1854, edited by
Prof B. Silliman, jr and G. r. Goodrich, esq.
Sketches of the Campaign in Northern Mexico
in 1916 and 1917, by officer of the first regimen
ofOhio volunteers.
Rob of the Bowl, Legend Of st. Inigocs, by J.
p. Kennedy, revised edition.
Just received and for sale by
n, r. FARNHAM,
Corner of PennsyIvania avenue and Ilth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27

YTyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
/ Of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet Davis o. Co.'S
superior Holian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
uneqnalled.
Bacon q Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; ALSO per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Gilberts bca ltfu
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired. 'pH
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
ian OFT (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
DISAPPOINTMENT.

ON account of the burning of the draw
Y of the Long Bridge the following races will
not commence until the TWENTIETH DAY OF
JUNE, by which time the bridge will be repaired
IL The papers publishing the advertisement.
will please announce the postponement.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
WYE WOULD INFORM THE LADIES

w and the public that we have just rece.~ct
a new and splendid assortment of SHOES. wliicl
we will sell low. As they have been made te
our own order by the most celebrated manufactu
rers of the north, they cannot fail to give entir.
satisfaction.
We have on hand the Albon: Cater. which
for neatness and durability, cannct be surpassed
Also, great variety of Caters, HalEGaiters
Morocco and Kid Boots, of different coors.
Black and bronze Buskins and Slippers
Misses colored Caters, Boots, and Slippers
We also call attention TO our stock Of White
Kid Caters, Black, Bronze. and White French
Kid Slippers for the May balls.
Call and examine for yourselves.
S. c. MILLS 81 CO.,
Cheap Cash Shoe Store, No. g. Washington
Place, 7th street. Apr 2S-1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
.InnEnSS CAS- REGIILAT0R.-


DIDDER,S GAS REGULATOR.--E. M.
N BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown respectfully calls the attention OF the
consumers of gas to the following certificates.
This article can be seen at @. W. Boteler's store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be left. Also at
J. Buckley ~ Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
WASHINGTON, Maych14 1854.
We have had Kidders Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending il to the gas con-
suming public as accomplishing perfectly the ends
for which It was designed. II regulates the burn
ing OF the gas, and with as good light saves us
n handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
II. b. HALL, 7th street, near |,
I. @. MCINTYRE, corner 7th and SITS.
WASHINGTON, March Ia, 1854
have been using Kidders Gas Regulators in
nv bliard-rooms, al the northeast corner of Penn
sylyania avenue and Thirteenth street and also
in nv house, next door to the Union printing Of.
fce The Regulators operate finely, and in point
of economy have saved by il at least twenty five
per cent. on the quantity Of gas consumed.
g. w. FLINT.
GApsBY's HorEI, October 81, 1859.
have been using Kidder's Regulator in my ho-
tel for the last six weeks, and during that time
am confident have saved in money twenty-five
per cent over the amount paid for the same time
last year and believe my light is quite as good as
beforesusng IT, and do feel confident that 1t is a
decided saving to the consumers OF gas
E. M boTELER.
Mar 2s--eod3m [Intel cod 2w.l