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suresons and homeopathic Physicians

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A dispatch from Mr. Gregg, our Commits
sioner at the Sandwich Islands stating the
Native Government throws itself into the
hands of the American party for protection
from French, English and other foreign set
tiers The commissioners has been empow'
cred to accept the Island for U S. and as
sure the Native Government OF American
protection.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-07-06

The Collins steamer Pacific sailed for
Liverpool this noon, with $50 passengers
and $500, 900 in specie.
The mail steamer Illinois, from Aspln-
wall the 18th, with mails and treasures from
Californis, arrived a. 10 O'Clock this morn
The Davenport gazette., 1854-07-06

Chief Justice Wells, of the Common
Pleas and Municipal Courts died this P. NJ
suddenly at his resden CO in Cambridge.
Nru, Vopv Iupa9 o.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-07-06

J.H. Allese and wife, steward and stew
ardess of the Marine Hospital, were severe
ly injured by an internal machine in the
shape Of box sent to the Hospital last
ey cning Both of Mrs. Allese's arms were
blown of.
There were several deaths by cholera al
Nashville on the 9Th.
PHILapELrIiA, June "a.
There have been six deaths from Cholera
,reported the past week in the prison. Al
Moyamensing there have been few cases
but none proved fatal. Deaths in the city
during the week were 22a.
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dress the Senate l know fall we'll bis powers in de-
5ale and have not presented my remarks to provoke
his clI.cis. Bul this knowi they peas the ordeal of
his vesiig atioD no power on earth shake them
The senator viii do The justice 10 believe that II
gives me no pleasure dker with him this subject
Accustomed 10 regard him the great father OF the del-
oeralc family dissent with missiyngs and great pain
from ng that he SAYS On this question think be
wrong; bat my mind is not sealed against conylctlon.
l will listen 20 him, and IL | find myself in error, will
confess il Will more pleasure than have had n ex-
pressing hese views II is honorable at all tines, 70
confess faults. and 10 repair injuries when We are
convinced II have been Al fault, and being so, have
done injustice 10 the senator shall be glad 10 know IT,
would surrender 10 any Antagonist fairly entitled 10
victory but the age, experience ability, and incorrupu-
Bile integrity of the senator make him antagonist 10
whom any may surrender without dishonor. He
has only 10 convince me, and surrender at discretion
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CONGRESSIONAL.
sPEECa OF HON a. 6. Brown
on MISSISSIPPI

on AlsslssFPi3
Delivered 10 The Senate OF the Uaed States February "a
1854.
The Senate having under Consideration the bill 10 or
sanxe The femiories OF Nebraska and Kansas
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REMISSION OF DUTIES on RAILRoAp IRON
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
Viyiporous Fish.

Among the emanyrecentand rich developments
Of California, not one, perhaps, has been more
unexpected to the scientific world than that of
the extraordinary fishes discovered by Passed
Midshipman Alonzo C. jackson in San Salita
bay. A notice of them will be found in the
November number Of the American Journal Of
Science, written by Professor Louis Agassiz
We give the account of his discovery in his
own words. He says in his letter to Professor
Agassiz:
!" On the 7th Of June / rose early in the
morning for the purpose Of taking mess Of
fish for breakfast pulled to the usual place,
baited with crabs, and commenced fiGhing, the
wind blowing too strong for profitable angling;
nevertheless, on the first or second casts, / fas
tened the tive fishes, male and female, that
write about, and such were their liveliness and
strength thot they endangered my slight trout
rod. | however succeeded in bagging both,
though in half an hours subsequent work. got
not even nibble from either this or any other
species Of fish. ] determined to change the
bait, to put upon my hook portion of the fish
already caught, and cut for that purpose into
the largest Of the two when what was my sur
prise to see coming from the opening thus made
q small live fish. This at first supposed to
be prey which this fish had swallowed; but on
further opening the fish, was vastly astonished
to find, next to the back of the fish, and slightly
attached to it, a long, very light violet bag, so
clear and SO transparent that / could already
distinguish through it the shape, color, and
formation of a multitude of small fish (all fac
SMILES of each other) with which it was well
filed
took it board, 1--WE were occupying small
vessel which we had purchased for surveying
purposes and when opened the bag, / took
therefrom, eighteen more of the young fishes,
precisely like, in size, shape and color, the first
had accidently extracted. The mother was
very large round her centre, and of very dark
brown color, approaching, about the back and
on the fins, black color, and remarkably
vigorous fish. The young which took from
her were in shape, save as to rotundity perfect
miniatures of the mother, formed like her, and
Of the same general proportions, except that
the old one was much broader and wider be-
tween the top Of the dorsal and ventral fms, in
proportion to her length than the young were.
As to the color, they we're in all respects like
the mother, though the shades we're many de-
grees lighter. They had, too, the same pecu-
liar mouth, the same position and shape of the
fins, and the same eyes and gills, and there can
not remain in the mind of any one who sees
the fish in the same state that did, single
doubt that these young were the offspring of
the fish from whose body took them, and that
this species of fish gives birth to her young
alive and perfectly formed, and adapted to seek
its own livelihood in the water. The number
Of young in the bag was nineteen, and every
one as brisk and lively, and as much at home
in bucket Of salt water, as If they been for
months accustomed to it."
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
AGENCY.
l.. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, Com

AGENCY.
@ l.. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, Com
y. missioner Of Deeds for Virginia and the Dis
trct OF Columbia, and general agent, continues 10
collect all claims upon the general government,
especially pensions of all kinds, increase of PEN
sions, and suspended claims.
To widows who are receiving less than their
husbands did under the acts of 1928 and 1882 he
will guaranty the same pensions paid to their hus
bands.
To the widows of those revolutionary officers
and soldiers who were cut OFF from pensions by
marrying after January, 1900, he will guaranty
pensions for life, under the act of February 1853
To all widows who have been enjoying five
years half-pay under the acts OF July, 1886, July,
1S4S, and February, 1S49, lie will guaranty con-
tinuance Of said halfpay for five years more, un-
der the act of February, 1853.
All marines and sailors who served on the coasts
the Arctic expedition are entitled 10 extra pay.
Widows and children of those who died in the
Mexican war are entitled TO pensions.
Fees in all cases moderate, and no charge IN any
case of the widow orphan unless the claim, be
collected and paid over.
He latters himself that his long residence in
Washington aud experience in the transaction OF
business in the various departments thereof will
afford him great facilities in the collection of all
claims, r5
Unnecessary, he respectfully refers TO the sena-
tors and members of Congress from Virginia and
Texas.
Office on street, between oath and 25th
streets. ). l.. LEWIS.
Nov 9--1awif 3m (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
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full record Of what is transpirng in the medical
world.
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soon as they arrive in this country. Interesting
operations ciiniqnes and occurring in public
institutions, as well as in private practice, will he
reported. Also, the transactions Of the medical
societies of Virginia. and Of such others will
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affairs, and give all its influence 10 the advance
ment Of scientific medicine above the popular
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Volumes and H. bound or not, can be procured
at the Office of this journal.
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they will not be taken from the office.
Nov. 80
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
HARPER,s NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

"ARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGA-
III zine has now reached monthly edition OF
over One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies, and the demand for il is still increasing
with greater rapidity than ever. This unparal-
leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers TO resort to extraordinary means for
printing the work with the requisite rapdity, and
at the same time preserving the typographical ele
gance by which it has always been distinguished.
II is now electrotyped by new process, which
makes it easy TO print any number of copies from
the same plates without in the least impairing the
clearness and beauty of the impression. The
publishers desire TO repeat their cordial acknowl
edgments to the press and the public for the ex-
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts to interest and instruct the great body
of the American people, and to renew their as
surances that every possible effort will be made
to increase still further the claims of their maga-
zine upon public favor and support. II will con-
tnue to present, at the cheapest price, the most
interesting and instructive literary matter, original
and selected, domestic and foreign, in the most
elegant and convenient style, and accompanied by
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex
penditure of money can command. They appeal
with confidence to the past as guarantee that
their promises for the future will be abundantly
fulfilled.
TERMs.-The magazine may be obtained OF
booksellers, periodical agents, or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars q year. or twenty-five
cents q number. The semi-annual Volumes as
completed, neatly bound in cloth, at two dollars,
and muslin covers are furnished to those who
wish to have their back numbers uniformly bound
at twenty-five cents EACH Six volumes are now
ready, bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December; but subscrip-
tions may commence with any number.
Agent for Washington,
Odcon Building, cor. Al ST. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
The Arctic Expedition.

DR.. Kane, who sailed from New York on the
29th of May, touched at st. Johns, Newfound-
land, for recruits, and left there on the 10th OF
June. No dispatches have since been received
from him, but it was ascertained that he was
at Uppernavawick, on the east side of Baffin's
bay, on the 18th Of July.
Captain Inglefeld, of the propeller Phoenix,
who arrived there three days afterwards, states
that the Advance, of which Dr. Kane is COM
mander, had sailed northward with an open
sea, and that he had no doubt that she had
gone through Melville's bay, one of the most
dreaded parts of the navigation, without diff
Guilty. Dispatches will no doubt therefore be
soon received from DR.. Kane by way Of Den.
mark; Uppemavawick, is in latitude 73, and
constitutes the most northerly settlement in
!. Greenland part of the Danish dominions.
The expedition had the friendly aid of the
King of Denmark, who directed that every
possible facility should be extended to it on the
part of his subjects. The Advance, instead Of
coursing along the coast Of Greenland and
turning thence westward to reach Lancaster
sound, will attempt to make passage into the
Polar seas through Smiths sound, which was
SO far explored by Captain Ingle6eld last year
(he went to latitude 7s4) as to satisfy him that
a complete opening existed. No navigator
had previously proceeded as far north in the
same direction.
Smiths sound, at the point reached by him,
was 363 miles wide; from which the land bore
north-northwest on one side and northeast on
the other, with navigable sea. The testi-
mony Of many Of the Arctic navigators is very
conclusive on the point that an open sea exists
beyond that latitude. Into this open sea Sir
John Franklin unquestionably sailed, and it is
probable that his vessels lie imbedded in ice il,
some of the bays which border upon it. The
dispatches OF Captain Mcclure, whose vessel,
the Intrepid, had been frozen in for three
winters in bay adjoining this open sea, sup.
port this conclusion. They we're received In
September last. His vessel lies in the Bay Of
Mercy, on the north part of one Of the series oi
islands which are supposed to lie south Of this
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j. Cocheu has the honor to announce to
the citizens Of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake, by being Sc
lected as her successor in teaching the Of dane
ing, he will commence his lessons in the Choro-
graphic art in the new room Of Carusi's saloon, on
Wednesday the 7th Of December.
Mons. G. is pupil Of the celebrated Mons.
Achille and hatters himself tnat he is credit TO
his famous instructor; and refers with pride TO his
many pupils inthe State of Virginia, as proofs OF
his success
Mons. c. has pleasure in stating, that, through
the kind interference of Madame Blake, he has
been appointed teacher Of dancing in the convent
and in the school of the Rev VIM. J. Clark,
Georgetown
Days OF TuITIoS: For Misses and Masters on
Wednesdays from 3 10 s, p. NJ. and on Saturdays
om IL, A. NJ, 10 2 p. M. For Gentlemen, on
Thursdays and Saturdays from to 10, p. NJ
Dec 4--2aw1m Int. and Star.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
TUST RECEIVED, per barques Maryland


u and Nickerson, from Boston and per transpqi
taton line from New York, further supply of
pianos. with the pianos lately received
form the largest and most elegant assortment ever
offered in this city. Magnificent Louis XIV and
Central Pianos, from the long-established and
world-renowned factory of Jonas Chickering, Bos-
ton, from the old and celebrated factory Of Bacon
tk Raven, New York. and from other approved
New York manufactures.
In this assortment every scale and style Of p-
amos may be found, at prices from 5000 to $500.
Persons desiring the celebrated Chickering's
pianos, will remember that the factory OF .ionas
Chickering, Boston, which has been in existence
for more than thirty years, never supplies bn one
dealer in each city, and that for years, the sub
scriber has had the sole privilege for this city.
This explanation is necessary, as another person
named Chickering has set up Piano Factory in
Boston.
The hundreds of pianos sold by the subscriber
sufficiently attest the quality of his instruments
and his moderate prices.
Secondhand pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
A large stock of guitars volns flutes, accorde-
ons, &c.
New music received semi-weekly.
BY the barque Sylph, which sailed from Boston
on the Sth instant, will be received an additional
supply Of pianos. RlCHD. DAVIS,
Dec 21-eo3t Music Store.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11

0OFFEE, TEAS, AND VARIETIES
~ Old Government Java Coffee.
Brown Java, in pockets.
Genuine Mocha, in half and quarter barrels.
Maracaibo and White Rio Coffee.
Roasted and ground Coffee, roasted and ground
in the District
Any Of the above ColIees may be roasted and
ground to order at short notice.
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson, andyery
fine Old Hyson Teas.
Oolong and Pouchong Black Teas.
Souchong, or English Breakfast Tea.
Wine, Lemons, and Fancy Crackers, supplies
received weekly
English Dairy Cheese, " imitation
Do. do. real genuine, very rich.
Goshen Cheese, plain.
Pine Apple Cheese, Lewis Norton's best
brands.
Whole and fresh ground Spices, all kinds.
Rice Flour, Oswego Corn Starch, and Farina.
Wheaton Grist, Small Hominy.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors to Jno. B. Kibbey & Co., No. s, OPP
posite Centre market. [Star] (m)
Dec 17-6tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11

WINES, &c.-In Store, quail
I'D tiles as represented, subject TO inspection:
BRANDIES
% Borehard DO. do. is4s, dark.
otard, Dupuy q Co, cognac, vintage is4S dark.
Do. do, do, do ls42, pale
Ph. Goddard, old, pale and colored.
Sazarac, De Forge & F., in quarter casks, gold,
Rasteau, Charruyer, pale.
Chateau Bernard Cognac, choice, old vintage,
Pinei, Cast:llion & Co., cognac, choice, old
vintage, 1882. dark
London Dock, of several brands, imported from
the London Docks
Pinet, Castillion, & Co., very choice Champagne
vintage of 1925, "known to be-" in quarter
casks, and the same in bottles, believed TO
be the best brandy in the District.
WINES.
Old South Side Madeiras, IN wood and bottles.
Old Bua do. very fine, in bottles.
Old London Particular Madeira in wood and
bottles.
Woodhonse fine Sicily Madeira, in quarter
casks.
! quarter cask Offiey's do.
do do. Queens Port
p Harmony's Pale Sherry.
Duff Gordon Brown do.
Regents Golden Sherry Of rich and delicate
flavor, pronounced by judges most snpe-
rior WINE.
quarter cask Ofiey's Pale Sherry, very fine
wine
Dry and Sweet Malaga and Cete Madeiras
CHAMPAGNE.
Geisler's "Anchor' and "Own Brand, in quarts.
PA Mumm's Sillery.
Heidsiek u Cos Champagne, in quarts and pnts,
imported by Renauld Francois
Hedsick & Co., Enslers & Co
MGt & Chandon's very superior Champagne,
imported by Adolphus Gchs.
Met and Chandon's Grand Vin-Anglais, in pints
and quarts.
Mort & Chandon's Owl de Perdrx in pinis and
quarts, the finest Champagne in Wash
ngton.
IA ]. Nolet's Imperial Schedam Gin.
Imperial. Pear, and Clover Leaf
Old Rye Whisky, distilled 1892
Choice Old Rye Whisky, apure article, distilled
in 1929, now twenty-lour years old; speaks
ortself.
Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, pure.
Old Jamaica and ST. Croix Rum.
Together with "A full assortment of Wines and
liquors at low prices.
SiIEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors 10 j. B. kibbey Il Coz
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
Dec. 14-6t (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11

STATIONERY AND BLANK BOOKS
IRAY & BALLANTYNE, booksellers.
W 7th street, have just received aiarge lot supe-
rior Cap and Letter Paper, at all prices, from 81 SO
to SO so per ream.
Adhesive envelopes, from 81 to SO per thou
sand.
Note paper of all kinds, fancy envelopes, &c.
Blank books.
Ledgers, day-books, and journals, all sizes.
Copy books, fine assortment, plain and fancy
binding
Memorandum diaries for 1854.
Superior gold pens
Steel pens, from 25 cents to ST. per gross.
Drawing books and cards, pencils and crayons.
Monochromatc boards
Visiting cards, &c.
GRAY g. BALLANTYNE,
Yth street. near Odd Fellows Hail.
Dec 3-tf (m) .,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
you BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-
IL TUREIIfn not, call and examine our new
and spendid stock Of Rosewood, Mahogany, and
Walnut FURNITURE.
Our stock is all new and well made, comprising
nearly every article of cabinet furniture now in
use, and many articles that are not 10 be found in
other furniture stores; few of which we emu
n,erate:
Large and splendid walnut and mahogany
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Bookcases
Do do do marbe-top
Centre Tables
Rosewood mahogany, and walnut y e. Etagsre
Do do do corner do
Do do do Wardrobes
Cottage Reception Chairs, covered with lasting
Rosewood, mahogany. and walnut Teapoys and
Walnut and mahogany Comedies
Do do Trays and Stands
Do do and iron Hatracks
Iron Bedsteads, Cribs, and Umbrella Stands
Marble slabs, Gilt Brackets, and Gill frame
Mirrors
Mahogany and Walnut Looking.glass Frames
and Looking. glass Plates
Curled-hair, shuck, palm-leaf, and Excelsior
mattresses.
We have also the newly invented elastic spiral
spring mattress, which has given satisfaction to
all who have used il. In nearly every instance
where we have sold them they have returned
with orders for more of the springfield bottoms.
We believe their value TO be nestimable.
OF furniture for common use we have too great
an assortment to enumerate,
WIGHT & CROSBY.
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank OF Wash
ington, near the corner of 7h street.
Notice the bedstead sign.
(m) Nov 22-1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
n OWEN 8 SON, Military. Naval and

E OWEN & SON, Military, Naval and
~. Citizens Furnishing and Tailoring Estab-
lishment The subscribers would call the atten-
ton Of their friends and the public generally to
their superb stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vest
ings &c. all Of the very latest styles, which they
offer at their new .sales-room, two doors west OF
Wizards hotel.
They cannot promise TO do more than they have
done for the last twenty three years, !. e., polite
ness, punctuality, and. gratitude for all favors.
L. OWEN & SON.
Dec 17-2aw1m. (m9
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-11
TNGLISH AND AMERICAN PICKLES
NJ and English Sauces. viz:

Gherkins. Mixed, Chow-Chow, Walnut, Picca-
lilly, Caullifower, English, Of both Crosse and
Blackwells, Baueys expectation.
And Crosse and Blackwel's celebrated Onion
Pickles, Mixed, Mangoes, Mariinas, Onions,
Caullifower Red Cabbage, American.
Van Benschoten and Wells Provost, New York.
Lee& Perrin's celebrated Worcestershire Sauce,
in qts-, pints, and halfpints, late importation.
Also, John Bulls, Harvey, Reading, India Soy
Essence of Anchovies and Lobsters.
Crosse and Blackwells, and Whybrows English
Mustard.
Louis Freres French Mustard
English refined Table Salt, in jars.
SHEKELL a. BAILEY,
Successors TO John b. Kibbey & Col
No. S, opposite Centre Market.
Dec 17-1wif [Star.l (m)