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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
"A CARD TO HOUsEKEEPERs.-The

CARD TO HOUSEKEEPE
~ subscriber begs leave to call public attention
10 his assortment Of House Furnishing Goods,
which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment. He has recently received, in addition TO
his former stock, cheap and beautiful variety Of
Cut and Pressed Glass Ware.
Plain white, gold-band, and richly decorated
French China.
Superior Table Cutlery, Silver.pated goods.
Lamps and Girandoles, Block Tin goods.
Japanned ware, Bronze and Iron goods
Fire sets, Gas fixtures, Baskets and Brushes.
Britannia ware, Iron Stone China.
Mantel and Table ornaments, fancy articles, &c
Altogether forming the largest collection and
best assortment of general House Furnishing
Goods that can be found in Washington. He
pledges himself to sell as cheap can be bought
in this city or any Of the eastern cities. An ex-
animation of articles and prices is earnestly SO
lcited. G. w. BOTELER,
Oct 22-eod6t Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
CHOICE READING FOR YOUTH
- Lilx Gordon the Young HoIlsekfener. bv
Nov 12--6td

CHOICE READING FOR YOUTH
" Lilly Gordon, the Young Housekeeper, by
Cousin Kate.
The Flour the Family. A Book for Girls.
Florence Egerton; or, Sunshine and Shadow.
Charles Rousell; or, Industry and Honesty.
Our Folks at Home or, Life at the Old Manor
House. i
Fritz Harold; or, The Temptation.
The Woodcutter of Lebanon, and the Exiles OF
Lucerns. st
Mabel Grant; A Highland Story.
The Claremynt Tales or Illustrations of the
Beatitudes. tf IL t'ta'
The Brother and Sister; or, the way Of Peace.
Frank Netherton or, The Talisman.
Tales of the Scottish Peasantry.r
Pathetic stories soften the heart but legends OF
terror breed midnight misery;
Fair fictions cram the mind with folly and knowl-
edge of evil tempteth to like evil"
A Catalogue Of Juvenile Books furnished gratis
on application al the Bookstore of
GRAY 81 +BALLANTYNE,
Nov 12-3t 49S Seventh Street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
TIME WALDENsEs; Sketches Of the

IL Evangelical Christians of the Valleys of Pied
mont, beautifully illustrated; 81.
Jerusalem and its vicinity, by Rev. VIM. III
Odenheimer, elegantly illustrated. SO so, SO
and 81.
Sermons on the Christian Life, by Bishop Bur-
CESS. 81.
Sermons for the People, by the Rev T. H. Stock
ton.
synonyms Of the New Testament, by r. C.
French.
Letters of the Madia and Visits 10 their Pri-
sons, by the Misses Stenhouse.
May Dundas, or Passages in Young Life, by
Mrs. Geldart.
Wells Of Baca and Religious Maxims.
For sale at the Religious Book Depository Of
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct 1S-3t No. 49S Seventh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

NEW BOOKS.-Lnly Gordon, the Young
IN Housekeeper, by Cousin Kate.
Irish Army, striking Narrative, just published
by the American S. s. Union.
The Captives Of Abb's Valley, by son of Mary
Moore sf @tE Ff .& # Y
Asleep in Jesus, little work on the Death OF
Little Children. $ aaf 4oa
Convent Life, by Clergyman's Widow.
Jaqueline Pascal, or Glimpse of Convent Life
at Port Royal, Introduction by w. R. Williams,
I'D. a c tB Ua
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct 11-3t 49S Seventh street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

WASHINGTON, d. Q.
Late EaoS1sncr Of Claims in the Pensioa Ones,
Wili attend TO any business entrusted 10 his care
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. X. M 7. Pun,er. II. 8. Sen
ate; Hon Jno. w. Maury M yor of Washneton: ;
Hon. Jas. L. Heath, late Commissioners of Per.
SONS Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner Of Gen.
eral Land Office. -
have Duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1870
TO 1910. the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
j. p. ID.
Dec 21-6meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
The Latest from th. wreek.

DEAL BEACH, Nov. l3--l p. m.--The ship
New Era will be total loss. The Captain
Henry and some twenty passengers are saved.
The New Era sailed from Bremerhaven on the
2stb Of September. The sea is high and the
weather foggy. The ship lays brosdsids 10 the
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
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
"The Rector of ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and tho Chincha 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 18th street.
Nav 16
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

A PRETTY IDEA.--A sheaf Of wheat was re-
Gently suspended from the altar of the church
in the little village Of Epingham, England, on
the occasion Of the recent Thanksgiving for the
bountiful harvest.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
Try INFORMANT TO HOUSE

" keepers.-Just received several hundred
bushels of prime white Mercer Potatoes, which
will be sold below market price. Where five
bushel. The above low price is limited TO this
week only. Apply early at the old Railroad
Depot, Second street, and Pennsylvania avenue,
Also keeps on hand constant supply of Horse
Feed, Wholesale or retail something cheaper than
most other establishments in the city. Come and
see. VIM. II. SMITH ~ 20.
Oct 11-1w MAT. Intel, Union and Siarl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
T1HE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly

II illustrated, by the Rev. H. Harbaugh.
Narrative Off Journey round the Dead Sea and
Saulcy. member Of the French Institute, 2 vols.
The Rose of the Parsonage, translated from the
German of Robert Gieske. 3f
Afraja, a Norwegian and Lapand Tale, or Life
and Love in Norway translated from the German
of Theodore Mugge, by Edward Joy Morris.
Cummings Message from God.
Cummings Great Sacrifice
Cummings Christ Receiving Sinners.
Cummings Minor Works, second series.
Physicians Visiting List Tor 1855.
Just received and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Oct Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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s- NEW YORK AND ERIE
Y - - RAILROAD.

IT. NEW YORK AND ERIE
RAILROAD.
PASSENGER TR AIN-Leave per foot OF Du-
ane street, as follows, viz:
BUFFALO EXPRESS, at 9 a. m. for Buffalo
direct, over the N. Y. 81 f. r. r. and the b. a. N.
Y. Q. X. X. without change of baggage or cars.
DUNklRK EXPRESS, at Ia. M, for Dunkirk.
MAIL, at g. Is a. M, for Dunkrk and Buffalo
and intermediate stations. Passengers by this
train will remain over night at any station between
Binghampton and Corning, and proceed the next
morning
WAY EXPRESS, at I245 D. m, for Dunkirs.
ANDPASSENGER, at 3.3o D. M. from
the foot OF Chambers street) via Piedmont, for
Sufern and intermediate stations
WAY PASSENGER, at p m, for Dunkirk
and Buffalo, =
Buffalo. INV
EMIGRANT, at 6 p m, for Dunkirk and Buf.
ialo, and intermediate stations.
Un Sunday only one press train, at p.m
lnese express trains connect nj Elmira with
the Eimlra and Niagara Falls Railroad for Mia
CARA Falls; at Buffalo with frst-cass splendid
steamers on Lake Erie for all ports on the Lake
and at Dunkirk with the Lake Shore Railroad for
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Detroit, Chicago.
&c. ID a. McCATJ.IrM
jury o General Sppt.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
WTHAT-NoT; by Mrs. Mary A. DenIson,

"HAT-NOT; by Mrs. Mary A. Denison,
w illustrated with engraving from designs
by White
The Female Prose Writers of America, with
portraits.
Biographical Notices, and specimens OF their
writings, by John 8. Hart, LID.
The Life Of Martin Luther beautifully illus
trated.
Things in America, by W. Chambers, OF Edin.
burgh.
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
now Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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And is edited by men practically skilled in the
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SO generally esteemed for its practical ability.
Nearly all the vaiuaJe patents which issue weekly
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lished regularly in its columns they are issued,
thus making il perfect
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improvements, Chemistry, Engineering and the
sciences generally. II is published weekly In
quarto FORM suitable for binding, and each volume
contains
Four Hundred and Sixteen Pages OF Read
Engravings,
with full and complete index. It's circulation
on the last volume exceeded $4,000 copies per
week, and the practical receipts in one volume
are worth TO any family much more than the sub
scription price.
The following cash prizes are offered by the
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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING, 3

:" + ARE NOW RECEIVING, at
w our splendidly lighted store-rooms on 7th
street, 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock Of rich Spring Dress Goods, embra
cling all the novelties Of the season also sprin
styles, Mantillets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls
Kid and Silk Cloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery
Embroideries, White Cambrics and Muslins, with
large stock of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted to the present season all Of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur.
chasers to call and examine our stock.
EE> Please observe that all articles sold at
our establishment are warranted to prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS a. CoLLEY,
Hh st, 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
Anr 2--end2rn -
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
PASSENGERS FOR NEW YORK.
Side-wheel Steamships Roanoke and James
town.
nor NEW YORK VIA NORFOLK

EOR N T. w YORK VIA NORFOLK
u United States Mail Line. The elegant steam
ships ROANOKE 81 Jamestown are now regu-
ary on the line, and leave Richmond every Tues
day and Friday afternoon al o'clock, p M, and
arrive in New York every Thursday and Sunday
morning.
Passengers by these ships may rely upon hav
ing attendance and fare equal to any of the first
class Hotels of the Northern Cities.
Passage TO New York, including meals and fine
State Room accommodations, only. $50 90
Steerage passage, only. ............. 5 90
Every attention will be paid TO Ladies travelling
alone. For further particulars apply 10
LUDLAM & WATSON, Richmond
LUDLAM & PEASANTS Nev Yonk
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
THE NEW YORK QUARTERLY FOR

il lot Oct0Ders "
Memorable Women--the story of their lives by
Mrs Newton Grassland.
Illustrations of Genius, in some of its relations
to Culture and Society, by Henry Giles author OF
Lectures and Essays.
Poems by Thomas William Parsons.
Grays Elegy in a Country Church yard, small
elegantly illustrated edition. Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS,
Oct a. Book Store, near 9th st
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

EURNITURE.-AG Good and Large As
IL sortment Of Centre, Gard, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-atetes, Divans
Easy Rocking and Paror Chairs of every descrip
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Blu.
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hail
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT 81 CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington, near the corner OF 7h street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 24-Sm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(OFce on r Street, near Fourteenth Street)

AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(Ofee on r Street, near Fourteenth Street)
TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS L. MEIERE,
Late of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
to all business entrusted TO him, and will give
special attention TO the prosecution of claims for
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C.
REFERENcEs
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. r. T. Westbrook, House of Reps.
Hon. I. b. Florence, House Of Reps.
Hon. T. ID. Disney, House Of Reps.
Jonah ID. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard WalIach, esq, Washington.
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner of the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be prepaid and d.
rected as above. Oct
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
GREAT CoMPLAINTs having been

GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
~ made of the rregulsrity Of the running ofthe
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
mas n determined TO run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows viz:
From Washington, CT, 8, ~, and liz a. M; 1, Q.
and AZ, p. m. = ~
From Alexandra, ", 50, 1Oi, a. M; 1911, @ 4,
and 81, p. m. -
omn'buses connecting with the boat will lesve
the corner OF Seventh street and PennsyIvsnia
avenue I" O. ", 81, and II a. m; 49, ~, and AZ,
p. m. = -
Nov 7-n GEORGE PAGE.
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Dec 21--6meod

HNAILORs WANTED.--Four of the best
II JOURNEYMEN COAT MAKERS are
Wnere none but the best need apply. Also, good
whlte boy or colored man, that can come well
recommended for honesty and industry, to do the
running and porering for the store.
Oct 26--3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

GOLD PENs.-A fine lot Of Spencer &
VI Rendelps premium Gold Pens Just received
for sale low.
Blank Books: just received very large lot oil
superior paper, and at low prices.
Letter and Gap Papers, ruled and PLAIN, at ali
prices.
Mathematical Instruments and Drawing Pen.
ellis
Water Colors in boxes, from cents to 81 per
box.
Portfolios, Writing Pads, and Desks.
Visiting Cards, Card Cases, and Porte Mon
nales. GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct l4-I 19S Seventh at
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

Dr. VAN PATTEN,
So & EON Dentist,
Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 7ih sts., next
Todd's Hat Store. Sep 2i-+f
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
DHENIsH AND MosELLE WINES

Deidesheim, Gusenheim, Rudesheim.
Hockheim, in quarts and pints.
Johanisberg and Stunwine in Bocksbuetet.
Also, Nuts Burgundy Wine.
SHEKELL 81 BAILEY,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
EST N

CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.
7th street 5etsoeen Louisiana and ID street.
YIyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
eeiyed, from the north, splendid assortment
Of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnih
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
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.
IS. WHITTLESEY, 9TH street.
EACTs WORTHY OF PARTICULAR
Notice to all those wishing TO purchase any
thing in nv line, and from Is 10 IS per cent,
by calling at the New York Jewelry Store, where
they will find good assortment of fine Watches,
(of the most celebrated makers,) Rich and Fash
ionabe Gold Jewelry Pure Sterling Sverware,
&C., Just received iom the North, and purchased
for CASH. All goods warranted as represented
at the time of sale.
Penn avenue bet. Al aud 9th streets,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
Oct 0. II. HOOD.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

II Firmilan, Spasmodic Tragedy by 7. Percy
Jones. Ia
The Scout, or the Black Riders Of Congaree,
by w. Gilmore Simms, esq. Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,S
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
Wasbingtnn gentinel.
Loss OF THE NEW ERA.

Letter from Capt. Smith, efthe Ne,cs Yacht o.
the associated Press.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
THE UNDERSIGNED would respect.

HHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
i fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that he has resumed the Grocery business,
and Is now located at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be
found choice selection Of Groceries, Teas,
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c.
Special attention Is invited 10 his assortment Of
Tens, Liquors, and Cigars.
The above goods are ell Of the best quality, and
for sale very low for cssh.'
r.. d. TwEEDY,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
south side. Nov 3-d1w6seoIw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

CROW QUILLs.-F Further supply of nm
bundles just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Oct 15--tf Book store, near 9th al
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16

Office south side Of r, next TO the corner OF
Twelfth street. Depot corner Of Twenty.sixth
and + streets west.
Nov Is
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-11-04

We apprehend that the schoolmaster had
not made his appearance in the good town of
North Hampstead, on Long Island, some CEN
tury and half ago The following extract
is copied verbatim ct literatim from the records
ofthe township:
"Att jeneral Towne meeting held in hem
pstead the first day Of APPEL in the year 1901
thear wos given BY mager wot of the peepoll
of the towne about four acars Of land lying
and beeing at the end meeting hows pond,
part one the south sid of the rim that rius from
the above said bond, and part on ye north sid
Of the rim, across the rim, for the eus of the
towne for to teach our children sich an own
as ttown shall lick, and ye aforesd land TO bee
and remain to the eus and privilidg of scowl
for every or sich an one as the sub cribors tow.
ords bewldng Of schowl hows shall lick Of
"These aforesd woats mad the first day Of
April in the year 1907, wos entered by order
BY me. 81
sTHo GILDERsLEAvE."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-11-04

At a show down east, the audience were
suddenly involved in total darkness. BY on
accidental putting out Of lights. Among the
rest were a newly-married country pumpkin
and his pretty bride; and, on the same bench-a
stranger to both-sat citygentleman who
profting by the darkness, fell to kissing the
bride. She whispered to her husband-"John
John! this ere feller's a-kissin' on mel" "Tel.
him to quit" sale john; for John, it seems prol
bable, stood little in awe Of the philosophe.
from the city, and found himself, therefore, in
perplexing circumstances. "No, Ican't," whis-
pered the bride; lyon tell him." "Make him
quit" said John, getting excited. 81 don't like
to" whispered the bride; she's perfect stran.
ger to me-" ''as'5s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-11-04
A New Pistol.

A new pistol, called the revolving hammer
pistol, manufactured by the Robbins and Law.
renee Company, of Windsor, Vermont, seems
to be very complete weapon. 1t has FIVE
barrels. which are loaded easily at the breech.
A hammer revolves in the interior and strikes
one of the caps at each pressure of the trigger.
The barrels are stationary, which is an adyan-
tage over those that revolvc Another great
advantage is that the works, being all in the
interior of the weapon, offer No projections, and
thus preclude all danger ofaccidental discharge.
The powder ard caps are so well protected
that the pistol, it is said, might be discharged
even when plunged in water. The barrels are
grooved like those Of the Sharpe Rifle, and
they carry ball with extraordinary precision
and force. The size Of the weapon is such
that it can conveniently be carried in the pock-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-11-04
PLAQUENIINE:
Saturday, November 4, 1854.
Where did They Come Z

Where did They Come From!
The administrative organs, in their attempts
to excuse the. defeat, says the N. O. Creole,
charge that the Democracy were opposed by
all the elements of faction. They have pro.
claimed daily for two years that the Wing par.
ty was dead. Their overwhelming victories
have been evidences Of their strength. We
'msy, sberefos, well ask when q State, demo-
cratic by thirty thousand, suddenly repudntes
that party by by more than fifty thousand
where their victors came from! Whence came
the factions now opposed to the administration!
Why, from the Democratic party itself, The
seceders have changed the result. It can no
longer be said that there is any Wing tricks
in the new political movements.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-11-04


The African code Of honor is not likely to
be adopted in any other latitude. A recent
publication contains this detail of it's process;
aAt the appointed time, the duellsts appear
ed upon sthe field Of honor" accompanied by
friends who were to witness their victory or
sympathize in their defeat Each stalwart saw.
age leaped into the arena, armed with COW
hide cat, whose sharp and triple thongs were
capable Of finficting the harshest blows. They
stripped, and tossed their couries into the air,
to determine who should receive the first lash.
ing. The unfortunate loser Immediately took
his stand, and received, with the frmness of a
martyr, the allotted number Of blows. Then
came the turn of the whipper, who, with equal
constancy, offered his back to the scourge Of
the enraged sufferer. Thus they alternated
until one gave in, or until the bystanders de-
creed victory to him who bore the punish.
ment longest without wincing. The fayed
backs Of these "chivalrous men of honor" were
ever after displayed in token Of bravery"