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Mistellamfgas.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, AND MANU-.
FACTURERS.
$50 IN DASH PRIZES.

LIN SAof1 .
"OLUME TEN Of the Scientific american"
Y commences on the 10th of September. II is
chiefly devoted 10 the advancement OF the inter
ests OF Mechanics. Inventors, Man uiaciurers and
Farmers, and is edited ty men practically skilled
in the arts and sciences Probably no other jour
nal of the same character is so extensively crcu-
lated or so generally esteemed for its practical
ability. Nearly all the valuable patents which
issue weekly from the Patent Office are illustrated
with engravings and the claims of all the patents
are published regularly in lis columns as they are
issued, thus making IL perfect scientific and me-
chaneal encyclopedia of information upon the sub
iects OF ofmechancal Improvements, chemistry, en-
gineer!ng and the sciences generally. II is pub
lished weekly in quarto form suitable for binding
and each volume contains four hundred and six
teen pages of reading matter, several hundred en-
cravings, with a full and complete index. It's cir
culation the last volume exceeded 900 copies
per week, andthe practical receipts in one volume
are worth TO any family much more than the sub
scrption price.
The following cash prizes are offered by the pub
sent in by the 1st Of January, 1855 500 vii! be
given for the largest list S75 for the second; $G5
for the third $55 for the fourth; $50 for the ilh
SIS for the sixth, $40 for the seventh; $35 for the
eighth; $50 for the ninth; SIS for the tenth $50
for the eleventh; SIS for the twelfth SO for the
thirteenth and S5 for the fourteenth. The cash
will be paid TO the order Of the successful compe
litor Immediately after the first of January, 1855.
Terms One copy one year, So; one copy, six
months, 81 ; i've copies, six months, 81 ten copies
six months, So; ten copies, twelve months, SIS !;
fifteen copies, twelve months, 500 /; twenty copies
twelve months, S2S in advance.
No number Of subscriptions above twenty can
be taken at less than 81 40 each. Names can be
sent in at different times and from different post
Offices.
Southern and western money taken for sub
scrpGous. sf
Letters should be directed post maid 10 MUM
Il co. l2S Fulion-Street, N. Y.
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN--To

IA Claimants-FRANClSA A. DlChiNS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commits issioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, ana the conir
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in 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
half-pay pensions claims for revolutionary
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c- of soldiers, sailors and marines; as 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 the public Of
ices which may require he aid Of agent attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd tn)
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MisffIIantgns
HEIDsIECK & co. CHAM


NJ pagne.--The subscribers having been ap-
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck & Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale OF their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsieck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled to send 10 this
country the genuine Heidsieck d Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators ofthIs celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence. 4
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Hedsieck ~ Co.. in
full, by which il first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar mar marks y which 1i have since ,ssIP ssIPpearad.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. G., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origlna
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprieiors of this well-known brand.
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our. firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1846.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECk W GU
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MisffIIameuns.

VTIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
v the city OF Petersburg, at the COURTHOUSE
thereof on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. ID.
1851: l.f
Commonwealth Of Virgins, Plaintiff,
Against t
Francis Pace executor OF Jones Mitchell. de-
ceased. Wm. Jackson, Coy Quays, David Scott
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas Mcken-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine, trustees of the G6eld Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court il is ordered that all per-
cons claiming an interest in the estate Of Jones
MITCHELL deceased, free negro, late OF the city
Of Petersburg in the Stale of Virginia, do appear
before the judge Of the circuit court OF The city
aforesaid, on the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit and that a copy of the above order be pub
lshed for three months in some newspaper Of the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is TO recover the estate.
consisting OF two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds Of property Of Jones
Mitchell deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at.law.
A Copy-Teste.
july 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, D. c.
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TEw HoUsE-EURxIsHING GOODS,

IN Refrigerators, Water-cooers, &c.- We
have just opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Good-, and a general
assortment Of conveniences for houseksepers,
when we will sell as low the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Rcfrigerators, which obtained
The first premium at the late Mechanics Far. we
have on hand (and the only house that keeps them
in the citv y and we state with the utmost conf
d-nce that they the only article of the kind that
can b. called properly. a Refrigerator. Weinvlle
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
tablishment the only complete one in all its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
Nav 20-3eof DONN d BROS
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EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

FOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
l 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
meriiorious attraction can 6 II.
With the alterations and improvements con
tempatcd, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
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 woulo
have no claim for rent until aitsr payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in-
clned TO this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who viii not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ato the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2i2, Washington city, ID. G.
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GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS
Connection bettreen the Orange and Alerdndri
Railroad from Vdshinqton.

Connection bettreen the orange ana Aterdndrid
Railroad from Washington.
A T the urgent solicitation Of number Of per-
IA sons, | viii, on and after Mondsy, July 3,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 O'Clock. calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences Of persons who may leave their
order the nght 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 csrpet-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--lm HUGH LATHAM.
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NEW YORK, May 2, iS53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, NO, f~
William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) ior the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government
State. and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. , upr
Sep 21-u EMANUEL 10. hAnA'
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oFvIRGrNIA.--Tne next

session Of this institution will open the LIST OF
October. and clese the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 2, modern languages
Q mathematics; 4, naturalphilosophy, m 'neralogy
and geology; 5, chemistry 8, medici-e; z, COM
paratiye anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric and bellies ettres and po
lnicaI econciny; 9, law. Also a lectureship Of
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of enatomy. The schoss Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics. have each an assistant instructor; and in
the otool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses mot including clothing, books, or
pocket -noney) } are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S23 each.S75 90
Boarding including diet, room-furnlture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance $1,000. 120 90
Room rent, two occupying a room, 50
each h..............s.-.... w
fRents without the precints, something
more)
Matricuation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 30 90
s25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets. at sos each, and dissecting fee Of IS.
The fee in the Immediate class OF law is 500; in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep oI-,f Chairman ofthe Faculty.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
y r. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ae
invites the attention OF Members OF Congress-
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety OF Gentlemens Dooos'
usually kept by Merchant Taijors. j.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No.4 Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav M-3tif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

i sortment OF Centre, Card, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-tetes. Divans
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs Of every descrip-
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus. Desks aud Bu
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRIPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, HAN
Sealiugs Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT & CROSBY,
LOUISIANA avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the Redstead sign. May A-Sm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor is now open,
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which nc invites the al,
,ention Of Members Of Congress, strangers ana
citizens. i9
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices
Mu- No. a Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav 14-3tjf H
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

HARP ERs GAZETTEER OF THE
Ill World, No. /, TO be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wikinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints OF Famous Men, designed as Incitc-
ments TO Intellectual Industry alone, (further sup
ply just receiyed)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes
D Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
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MATCHES! WATCHEs!-J. Y. savage,
wv M % Futon street New York has an ex-

w No. 90 Fulton street. New York, has an ex.
tsnsive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooprrs Duplex, M. ]. Tobias d Cos, r.
&c g. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, Sc, &c, varying in price from $75 or
500 Sold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
fullJewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
Iected by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, Of my own maze, of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for 81
SO and A. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 30,
SO anu So Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents Dec l7-lv
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
NTODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. e. Grou

MODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. z. GrOux,
lyl a native of France, teacner OF Modern Ian
guagcs, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Truaslations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classih-
e alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place. s.
F0an 01-.ltf sfg,.P.tff J
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE

M SN Il DER, BAN N hEN AND HACf1ANUn<
BROKER,
Office National Hofri building Penniyivania
Arenve, Wayhing gton, ID. c.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, aud
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and Sold al the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remrttances promptly
made in Nsw York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
of the principal cities Of the Union, bought and
sold al the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Apr G-2meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

~ and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received from his agent in Havana, 100, 900
Washington Club" "Prefata," and "El Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton OF dealers and others. Jan 3l--tt
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07
rT1HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
i Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot consisting Of Hallet, Davis & Co.'S
superior Holian Pianos which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
nnequalled
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'S Pianos, enc Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
Schumacher S 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
snty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness OF tone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l. Cilberts boz atiiul
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous OF purchasing. TO
select instruments iron the most varied as SORT
ent of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with a warranty Tor each
Piano il desired.
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.
Jan 22-tf tm)
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NEW BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,

NEW BoOKs.-The whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile F. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress ofFall Down Castle,
a romance, by F. w. Shelton, A. M, author OF
aThe Rector Of ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chncha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 1lth street.
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r O. HOOD has JUST RETURNED

:" q. HOOD HAS JUST RETURNED
Ill. from New York with good assortment
OF Jewelry, fine London and Geneva Watches !;
also some OF those celebrated American Watches;
all OF which he offers for sale at the lowest New
York city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer in this city or vicinity will sell the same
quantity OF goods. p ease call at the sign OF the
large Spread Engle, Pennsylvania avenue, between
"A and 9Th streets.
N B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
paired, and warranted 10 give satisfaction.
June IS II. O. HOOD.
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Misfellantnns.
T,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS or

no SENATONS AND MEFiBEKs UF
] the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press of any Other description pesirlng
some mode Of employing those hours until the adj
iournment Of the present session of Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform. and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed 10 T. u. T., at Mrs. ward :,
corner of a. street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References ofthe highest
order ta feo Z-H
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

U S. Navy YARD, GosPoRT, Va,
January 20, 1854.
To C. Z. Detnlold President N. J. Zinc Co., N Y.
SIR A series of ofexperiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
lions for the preservation Of timber have led me
Paint, mannfacturedb by the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages Of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
am now preparing full report on this mpor-
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, al
Washington, and shall send with il complete se-
ries Of specimens Of wood ant metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
paratons, and then exposed alike for an entire
season. in salt water, opposite this navy yards all
of which illustrates in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity TO the
above stated facts which are of too much impor-
tance TO be kept from the naval and commercial
world. | am, respectfully, your ebedieni servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector u. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va
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MisfeIIaafrus.

TINRIVALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
l mans Headache Remedy-See certificates
of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, of
ministers, lawyers, doctors, and ladies' at
GILMAN'S Drug Store,
Mav1o Near Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-07

TNAKE MOTTO .--IIousekeepers and
II others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are OF the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as ANY other house in the city. A large assort-
meni and supply always on hand:
Oils OF all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass; &c, &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part Of the city free Of
charge Country dealers will do well 20 call.
o. 8. WHIT .ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden " Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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IT, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

.Eusssnsssslis-S excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
AQUA Greek, with dinner included, for 50 only
To families and others desrous Of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such Indulgence than is now daily at.
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
aud back to Washington between the hours Of 81
a. IN. and u p. IN.
Fare for the round trip including good dinner
on board, 81 only.
For further information apply to Captain d.
Peck, on board, or 10
I. GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent OF the lire in Washington.
July lS-d2mS
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
4 HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR

N RENT, within five minutes walk ofthe Capt.
ioi, well located, well furnished, and ,erms mod
crate. Apply to &. Mcclure, suctioneer; or E.
N Straiton, auctioneer; or the ofRce OF the Wesn
ington Sentinel llune 3---du