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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-27

a STORE FOR RENT.-The Store
LII at present occupied by the subscriber is for
rent. 1t is a most desirable location for Family
Grocery, and being immediately opposite the Rich
country trade also. Possession given very soon.
apS GEO. L. HERRING
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-27

r.; FOR RENT-One of the best and
LII most accessible OFFICES for man of business
in the city. Apply to p. II. AYLETT, at his law
office. m Governor street NH 6-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-27

THOMAS w. KEESEE. AuorIoEEER,
office at George ]. Summers No 20 Pearl street.
wili attend to the sale fREAL ESTATE and every
FURNITURE. nc ,aS
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
DIED.

Thursday morning, Major General NATH4N IN ToWsoN,
Paymaster General U. s. Army
His friends respectfully invited to atter his funeral
from his late residence at the Of and 7th Streets
on this Saturday afternoon, the I'D inst.
On Thursday, in this city, Mrs. AGNES WILSON, rclict
Of the late David Wilson, aged about 50 years.
On Wednesday evening, the 10th inst at socock, Mrs
SARAH CHAPLIN relct of the late Rev. STEPHEN Chaplin
d. D., aged 10 years.
On the 21st instant, JOHN NJ. FARRAR,in the 65th
year of his age.
His funeral viii take place from his late residence
Missouri avenue Sunday afternoon at o'clock. His
friends are invited 10 attend.
Star and Union please copy ~
On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. MARGARETD. LITTLE,
wife Of Samuel l. Little.
The friends and acquantances respectfully invited
10 attend her funeral this Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock from the residence of her husband the Navy
Yard, without further Sotice.
In this city, at the residence of VIM Alien of South
Carolina, the 18th instant, Mrs. AMANDA sIEBELS,
wife OF Edwin w sebes, ESQ., of Edgehed district South
Carolina, aged rs years.
Al SALEM Iowa, Of cholera, the 9th infant, the Rev.
JAMES N0URSE of this city, in the 50h year Of his age
lie returning to his family after short absence.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
House Of Representatiyes.
liS ccnfiSUAftoS.I

RAILROADS IN THE DISTRICT OF coLUNBIA.
On motion OF Mr.. MAY, the House took up, for
consideration, the Senate bill authorizing the ex-
tension of the Alexandra and Washington rail
road, from the first to the last named city, crossing
at or above the Georgetown aqucducL and to lay
tracts through Washington (cxcepting PenRsy-
wanna avenne) 10 connect with che Baltimore and
Washington depot. 81 ie.a-
ought TO be passed. 80
Mr. MAY offered several verbal amendments,
and an additional section, authorizing the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad companv 10 construct
branch Of their road through the Disrict Of Colum
bia TO some point on the Potomac river. opposite
or near to Alexandria, for the purpose Of formine
a conncxion with the said river and the jincs ~
railroads running through the south, with power
TO build bridge or bridges over the Ea stern
branch at some point above the navy yard and 10
construct the necessary buildings and piers, under
certain restrictions and regulations. fttag
Mr,JONES, OF Tennessee, objected to the last
named amendment, as ii related TO a subject diff
fercnt from the original bill. which was taken up
from knowledge of its contents, as read siSiFi
The SPEAKER ruled the amendment to be in
order 49,
Mr.. HAVEN remarked, in reply to Mr.. JONES,
OF Tennessee, that the amendment merely nu-i
thorizcd the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
to extend brunch TO the Potomac river, subject
TO the restrictions which the corporate authorities
Of this city and the President of the United States
may impose.
Mr.. JONES said Il was not in order TO attach
one private bill 10 another.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
THOREST HOUSE.--At Bndd,s Lake, on
II Schooley,s Motlntain.-This house is stu

THOREsT HOUSE.--At Budd's Lake, on
T Schooley's Mountain.-This house is stu !
ate on Schooley's Mountain, in the county of Nor
rs, New Jersey, three miles from the Stan
hope Station Of the Morris and Essex Railroad,
and eight miles from Schooley's Mountain Springs.
It's situation for forest shade and beautiful scenery
is believed to be one Of the most desirable in this
State. II stands on the shore of large lake Of
pure, clear, cold water, which furnishes good fish
ing and pleasant bathing, rowing and sailing. All
means of amusement usually found at fashionable
watering places have been provided.
The house has been furnished only one wear,
and is large enough TO comfortably accommodate
at least eighty guests, and has been newly and
thoroughly furnished.
Ample and suitable provision for horses and car
riages have also been made. There is daily mail
from New York 10 Stanhope the nearest post
Office. Guests 10 this house, via the Morris and
Essex Railroad, will leave the Railroad at STAN
hope.
The proprietors being determined 10 spare no
exertions or expense which can conduce TO the
comfort and satisfaction of their guests, respect
fully solicit share Of public patronage.
Budds Lake, N. j., May II, 1854.
July elm J. M. SHARP IL CO.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
Gslegraqhie.
BY the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
The Excessive Heat.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2l.-The heat is intense
the thermometer at 10 o'clock this morning rang
Ing from 97A to 100 degrees, decidedly the hottest
of the season.
PHILADELPHIA, July 81, l, p. m.-The heat is ex.
crncalng; the Thermometer in The shade in doors,
is $50 and 1000 to 1929 in the shade the street
BosToN, July 2l, l, p. m.--It is as hot as Cuba;
$50 in cool place, and upwards OF hundred out
doors in the shade.
New YORK, July 21, 10 a. m,--The thermometer
at 10 o'clock this morning stood at So, with the
the day.
New York, July 81, |, p. m.--MOst intoerably
hot The thermometer is three degrees higher than
yesterday, when it reached in some positions 1899
in the shade.
BALTIMORE, July 2l.--The heat is almost unpre-
cedcnted. The thermometer is SO in DOORS and d'out
of doors in the shade it was one degree over 100.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
GREAT ACCOMMODATION!

Connection betsceea the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad from Washington.
A the urgent solicitation of number Of per-
IN sons, will on and after Monday, July 3,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning al 6l o'clock calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the night previous at p. w. Halls, near Sd
ST., or at w. Lepreuxs, corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
the trouble and inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times, at uniform rate of charges.
Passage IS cents; trunks 25 cents; no charge for
a valise or carpet-bsg.
Another coach viii leave the depot on the arri
val of the early train, and arrive at Alexandria
ahead of every other line.
July 6--1m HUGH LATHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
TEXAs CENERAL AGENCY. Es-

TEXAS GENERAL AGENCY, Es-
IL tablished 1912, by A. +. James, city Of Gal
vestou.-Capitalists and others wishing to make
investments, can always find at this Office list OF
improved and unimproved Real Estate for sale,
consisting Of building lots suitable for stores and
private residences; also, cottages and desirable
family residences in the city and suburbs
Conveyancing, and all other instruments OF
writing, legal or commercial, carefully and neatly
drawn on paper or on parchment. a
Land Titles examined, and defective Titles per-
fected, when practicable. 'Tite-papers and other
instruments recorded in any of the recording OFF,
ces throughout the State. M .
Orders for the purchase or sale Of slaves, or real
estate, faithfully executed. Sugar and cotton
plantations, and unimproved lands in various sec
tions OF the State, for sale. Claims against the
Republic Of Texas, and against private individu-
ais, received for collection and prosecuted. The
payment Of taxes in all the counties of the State
carefully attended TO; and property which may
have been sold for taxes in the several counties
redeemed. Maps OF all the principal counties,
with the original surveys, and now preparing for
this Office and abstracts or all original land titles
granted by the States of Coahuila and Texas, and
by the late republic Of Texas, can be examined at
the General Agency Office
The undersigned have known Mr.. A. r. James,
as citizen Of Galveston for the last eleven years.
during most Of which time he has been engaged
in the above business for which we believe him
well qualified, and recommend him TO such as re-
qure the services Of an Agent in Texas, as gen.
tleman in whom the fullest confidence may be re-
posed.
EDWARD HILL, President
Galveston Chamber Of Commerce
J, BATES, u. s. M.
M. b. MENARD, President
Galveston City Company.
JOHN C. WATROUS,
Judge ofthe Dist Court OF the U. s.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
HIsToRx
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, dc.


United States, dc.
HNHIS important work is now in press the first
Il 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
ish 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 il will prove acceptable to all, viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published. I -
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 10 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
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation. ~
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington St, Boston.
Mar I5-tfx
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
BOSWELL ACADEMY.
-Four Niles Jram StaantOn, Virginia,

-Four Mhcs Jram Stahnton, Virginia,
BY WIN. Z. JOHNSON.
TIME NEXT SESSION OF THIS School
IL will commence on the Let Of September and
continue ten months, with vacation OF two
weeks at Christmas.
This is strictly Boarding School, no day pupils
being taken, and the number ofboarders is limited
TO twenty.
Besides the ordinary English branches, to which
particular attention is given, any Of the following
OF the pupils or the desire Of the parent guar
dian, viz:
The Latin and Greek Languages,
The French, Spanish, and Italian languages,
Mathematics,
Natural and Moral Philosophy,
Chemistry,
Civil Engineering. Cheory aud practice)
In all OF the above schools, except the Greek
and Italian languages and Chemistry, the princi-
pal is a graduate of the University Of Virginia,
and he trusts that also several years experience
as civil engineer has qualified him TO give
valuable instruction 10 class in civil engi-
neerng,
Terms two hundred dollars. payable half in adj
vance and half on the lst OF February for board.
tuition, fuel lights, and washing, per session OF
ten months
REFERENCES:
Prof Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia
Col. F. II. Smith, Virginia, Military Institute.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Meade, Clark county.
RI Rev. Bishop Johns, Williamsburg.
Rev. r. II. Phillips, Staunton.
Rev. 4. 4. Castleman, Staunton.
Hon. g. II. Lee, Clarksburg.
Gen. ]. II. Cooke, Fluvanna.
III. w. Tomlin, esq, King William.
q. N. johnson, esq, Richmond.
Beverly Tucker ESQ., Washington.
Hon. A. III. III. Stuart Staunon.
Posr OFFICE STAUyroN Va,
July 4-dtSlcp
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
JORDAN,s SPRINGS,

FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
ONE AND A HALF MILES FROM
" Stephenson's Depot, on the Harpers Ferry
and Winchester railroad. Passengers leaving
Washington city and Baltimore in the morning
trains, arrive in time TO dine. For more than 10
years invalids have resorted TO these waters. In
gout, rheumatism, dyspepsia, dropsy, liver diseases,
all eruptive diseases, &c., its medicinal qualities
large brick building erected since last season. A
fine band of music engaged. Coaches await the
arrival of the cars. Springs now open for the re-
ception of visitors Address-Jordan's Springs,
Stephenson's Depot, Frederick county, Virginia
E. C. &c r. M. JORDAN 81 BRO.
June 2S-d2m
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
New York Market.

New YORK, July 21-Cotton is tfrmer. Flour
has advanced from Ct to l2a cts per barrel, with
sales of 5000 bbs. at Sc SO q 81 "a for State, and
81 rs "a So IS for Ohio. Southerl is firm, with
sales Of $50 bbls. at So SO "a So a7A. Wheat is
firm, with an upward tendency. SPIES of 10000
bushels at ST. IS for Missouri red, Ind 81 So for
Upper Lake. Corn has advanced 2 dts, with sales
Of $4,000 bushels at 10 "a 72a for WESTERN mixed.
Provisions and whisky are unchanged.
Money is in good demand Not huch change
in stocks. Reading is lower; it is said that stock
is TO be issued 10 pay the dividend.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
MisfeIlamsons.
SCHOOL IN FAUQUIER.
nN THE FIRST DAY OF NEXT Sep
Benvenue, Fauquier County. Va.

~ tember, shall open BOARDING SCHOOL
for boys, at
Benvenue, Fauquier County, Va,
Three and a half miles from Rectortown, depot
on the Manassas Gap railroad, and FIVE miles from
Middlcburg, Loudoun county. The subjects taught
m the school win be all the branches of an Eng
lish education, Mathematics, Ancient Langue ! -.
French, Spanish, Chemistry, and Natural Philoso
ply. Those who expect 10 complete their educa-
ton al our University, may be thoroughly prepared
10 enter any class they choose in that institution
The expenses of a whole session of ten months
for board, tuition, fuel, lights, &c, will be two
hundred dollars, payable, one-half in advance, and
the other the first of February. If pupil remain
with me for less time than i've months, he will
be charged at the rate Of S23 per month.
The location which have selected is very
healthy and very accessible. My object is to es-
tablish permanent school, and hope TO succeed,
by using all the proper means within my power to
secure the comfort, happiness, and Improvement
of my pupils and the satisfaction of their parents
or guardians l have had several years expert
ence as Teacher in the school of Mr.. Frankln
Minor Of Albemarle, and those who wish TO learn
OF my qualifications are referred TO him for .afor-
nation, and also to the following gentlemen: The
Faculty OF the University Colonel III. d. Powell,
and General Asa Rogers, Of Loudoun, and Judge
Tyler and Colonel Lloyd Noland, Of Fauquier
GrMy Post Office is Middleburg Loudoun
county, Virginia. fe
July WILLoUGHBY W. TEBBS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22

TCE.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
i 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
ern 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 WHhoat change
Of price during the season..
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post office will meet with prompt at
tenton:
Patterson Il Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
q. d. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
v. Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kidwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street.
T.C. McIntire, Tth and streets.
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street
William Lord 5th and G streets.
]. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hail. market space, between 9th and
7th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and 10th streets.
DR.. j. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill
u. M. p. King, I 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, Sd street, next to Trinity Church.
J. W. Sothoron & Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, apd JaHsnp-
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 If notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended to.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. L. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
streets, and Easbys wharf
IL Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day to the office or any of the places above named
Marci, IA
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
MARRIED..

In Georgetown the evening of the 1StA by the Rev
Mr.. CooPER, GEORGE @. COLEMAN, ESQ., of Pilot Grove
Maryland, to Miss MARY A. RUSH of ashpgton county,
Maryland.
Near Warrenton, North Carolina on Friday, the 1lth
Instant Hon. VIM H. POLK, of Tennessee, to Miss LUCY
Y. WILLIAMS, of North Carolina.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22

nLAIN FACTS.-We have, this day, re-
ceived four Pianos from the far-famed es-
Enlistment of Haet Davis & Co., Boston.
These, in addition 10 our stocks Of New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city.
We beg leave TO assure our friends that we sell al
unprecedented low rates for cash, orgood endorsed
notes at 3, 6, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
All pei sons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th SITS.
Nav J1-6t
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
CHILLINGToN has received Godey's La

CHILLINGTON has received Godey's La
- dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad by Charles Lever.
Bride Of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett.
Virginia and Madalene, by Mrs Southworth.
Ainsworth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps Of the Seat of War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, odeon Building, cor. Al street,
Nav 25--3tif and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
yofal anS Dsrsonal.

Major Ben acCullough.-During the past
week We had The pleasure of personal inter-
view with this gentleman, who was so promi-
nenty epgsged in the Mexican campaign, and
whose gallant, daring exploits, in connexion with
other Texan rangers, not only excited the admi-
ration Of the country, but have assigned TO him a
Ioiy position among the heroes Of the republic
IL was Interesting TO hear him recount, in the
course Of private conversation, some OF "the
battles, sieges, and fortunes" through which he
passed--truly Of thrilling character-the narra-
tive delivered with the characteristic modesty
which attaches TO the really brave.
| There Is, 10 us nothing in the majors appear
anee thai would lead one to suppose that he is
fond Of bold adventure, aud that the life of SOL
der is his delight but his previous history is con-
elusive Of this fact; and we doubt not that if his
country should ever again have occasion for such
defenders, he would promptly be in the saddle,
armed Ia tho most approved fashion of Texan
warfare, and, with the enthusiasm which pos
sessed him in the past hurry 10 the thickest of the
6ght. Honor 10 Ben Mccullough and his brave
compsiriois.
Railroads In the District.-The Senate bill
sulhorixing the extension Of the Washington and
Alexandra railroad "a. synopsis Of which we gave
few days since) was yesterday passed by the
House Of Representatives. This road, il will be
recoliected, 10 10 cross tho Potomac at or above
the Georgctown aqucduci, and thence extend
through Washington, 10 the station Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company. An amend
ment was made 10 the bill, at the instance of Mr.
May, likewise authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company 10 construct a branch TO the
Potomac, sl q point opposite or near Alexandria,
10 unite with the southern lines Of railroads.
The bin specifically provides that Pennsylvania
avenue shall not be invaded with railroad tracks,
and that those branch roads shall be subject to
such rules aud regulations as the municipal au-
shorities Of this city and the President may pre-
scribe.
Natives w. Foreigners.--In our report ofthe
spicy know nothing" debate in the board of alder
men on Monday last, (the question OF The confr-
nation Of certain scayengers being under consid-
srationo we represented Mr. Pepper as saying,
a 60 my death against the foreigners; y but hc
requests us 10 correct the sentence as follows 81
.go my death against this preference for foreign
ers.n
The Weather.-A smart shower was well
coined by everybody yesterday afternoon, but there.
was not enough Of the liquid treasure to cool the
atmosphere TO point which required the resump-
ton OF winter clothing.
yesterday, and the court will probably adjourned
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
Harlem RaiIroad Frauds.

lem railroad have unanimously recommended the
the stockholders to assume the overissued stock,
amounting in all to 4,13l shares, amounting in
money to $4l3, 100. A meeting of the stockhold-
ers has been called at
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN's LIQUID HAIR DYE ins,a,,iateomsly
changes the hair 20 a brillian jet Black or glossy
ByorR, which Is permanentt does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy it, for il
sewr faas.--Bos,on Posi-.
For sale BY z. n GlLMAs, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
LAKE ONTARTO.-Daily

= Of Steamers from Rochester to Co
bourg, Port Hope, Darlington, Toronto, and Ham
Ilton. Tho steamers Princess Royal and Admiral
leaves Rochester every morning at nine o'clock,
Sundays cxcepted,) on the arrival Of the morning
train Of cars from Albany aud New York, for the
above ports,
For freight rpasssge, apply at the Office OF the
Peoples Inc OF STEAMBOATS,, foot Of Courilsnd
street, or 10 fNt
@. b. BENJAMIN, No. Coenties Slip.
GEO. DARLING, Agent.
July a
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22

EOR RENT, A LARGE AND FIRST
JIG class Dwelling House, on street, between
9th and nth, furnished in the most comfortable and
elegant manner. Tho house has been recently
built, with all modern Improvements and conve.
niences, and is in the most eligible situation in tho
city. For terms apply TO
JAMES :. MILLER,
Real Estate Agent,
Over Selden, Withers q Co.'S Bank
Nav 12--tf RttN
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
I,HE SEAT OF GovRRNMENT or

IL the United States--A kcview of the Discus
sions in Congress- or elsewhere, on the site and
plans ofthe Federal city with Sketch Of the
present position and prospects. ALSO, Remarks
on Monumental Structures and the Smithsonian
lnstitution. Read lin par) before the New York
V"rnmsy soI 'a;.;os ..,;sr Dy sosepn y.
cal Index.
Just published and for sale at tho bookstore OF
n, ,FARNHAM, corner OF llih street and Penn.
sylvanis avenue. Price 37} cents, with map Of
the city 25 cents without map. July IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
A Veto Message Expected.

pairing to veto the bill appropriating $4,000 10
The improvement of Cape Fear river, which is
virtually vetoipg the river and harbor bill, with its
liberal appropriations for the Improvement Of the
navigation Of the Patapsco and Chesapeake rivers.