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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28
n GORGE P. FOX ARRIVED AT VIII

~ GORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
VI LARD'S HOTEL January 26, 1854. en-
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
to the world, Washington, D. c. London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal, on or be-
fore the 1st day Of May next, Of George p. Fox &
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department. The
business will be transferred from the northeast TO
the southwest corner Of the same block Of build
ings viz: to the store 25 feet front 103 feet deep,
No. 32l Broadway, New York city, next door TO
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs. Seaman & Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting ,idrY goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR AND
In Maury's.-The Lady's Almanac for 1854.
Essay on Philosophical Writer'S and other Men
of Letters, by Thomas De Quincy
Outline Of the Geology of the Globe. and Of the
United States in particular with two Geological
Maps, &C., by Edward Hitchcock, l.. L. d.
Outlines of a Mechanical Theory Of Storms by
T. Bassnet.
The works Of Calhoun, vol. 4.
Campbers Poetical Works, new edition, edited
by Epes Sargent.
Bookstore near 9th street. Jan IS
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

E1- The New York Times Of the nth, pub
fishes list of one hundred and ten sea vessels
and twenty fishing smacks, that have been totally
destroyed ut sea during the year 1853, involving a
heavy amount OF damage and one thousand nine
hundred and tweniy-foar lives. No year, during
,ne iast half century, has been so fruitful OF ma
rine disasters as the one just passed,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

GAZETTEER OF TIL E UNITE ID
" States.--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sivc view Of the present condition, industry, and
resources of the American Confederacy, embrace
ing also important typographical and historical in
formation from recent and original resources, TO-
gether with the results of the census of 1850 and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and J. Thomas, d. d.
N B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount Of new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken
This gives it nestimabe value over every other
work of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at II. FARNHAM'S, 4
Corner Of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 25-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

The owners Of these ships will not be account.
able for gold, silver bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of adIng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex-
nressed Jant 2S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

II AFFL E .--A splendid case Of superb
IL CHEWING TOBACCO which was ex-
hibiied at the Worrs Fair, London, from the cele-
brated factory of Langhorn Il Sons, known by the
name of Royal Arch Oronoco will be rafiied for,
as soon as all the chances are taken. II may be
seen at G. S. McELFRESH'S,
Under the National Hotel,
Where may be found the choicest qualities Of
Segars and Chewing Tobacco, TO suit the taste Of
cvery gentleman Jan. 2S-2weod.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships composing this line are the IoAo,ciae:
The ATLANTIC ....... Captain West
The PACIFIC .......... Captain Nye.
The ARCTIC. Captain Luce.
The BALTIC. ............ Captain Comstock
The ADRIATIC. .........C Captain Grafton.
- These ships have been built by
Haf4e contract expressly for Government
Gt service; every care has been taken
in their construction, as also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed; and their accommo-
dations for passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool
in first cabin, $120; in second cabin, So Excu-
sive use of extra size state rooms, $780, From
Liverpool to New York, f3O and f20.
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berths secured until paid for.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

~ TAUTIER'S.-Just received a large as
" sortment Of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras-
burg, in small and large jars.
Jan eft C. GAUTIER
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

GOLDSBOROUGH BRUFF, Designer
- and Draughtsman, in every branch.
West side 10Th street, next to X.
Jan A-1m Washington City.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Captain Strout.-The examination, AT Port
land, OF the complaint against Captain Strout, OF
the brig Napoleon, for assault upon and unjustif-
able punishment, Of his crew, has resulted in his
discharge.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

NEW UNITED STATES GAZETTEER.
In A new and complete Gazetteer OF the United
States, by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, M. ID.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Jan. % Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress-; procure pensions bounty
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode-
rate. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
street.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War
N. Calan, esq, President Of the Board Of COM
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Laic.
James H. Caustn, esq
w. G. Reddall, State Department.,
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

episcopal AND CATHOLIC G
Ia Prayer Books.-Just received, large sup
ply of the above Books, fresh, in rich velvet,
Turkey morocco calf, and ornamental binding.
r. FARNIAM
Corner of 1lth street and Pennsylvania av.
Jan 2O-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28
MislflIaMt0as.
rTyHE RICHEST GIFTS OF THE Sc.

VyHE RICHEST GIFTS OF THE SEA-
u son.-The subscriber has been appointed
Agent for the sale of Jolie's edition of Jullien's
Music, price only one dollar. Among the sub
scribcrs will be distributed
ONE HUNDRED PIANO F0RTES.
Each subscriber is entitled to a copy of the
work, and has equal share in The distribution
Of the Pianos.
CONTENTS OF THE BOOK.
The American Quadrife.
The Crystal Fountain Gallop.
The Prima Donna Valse. a
Forget Me Not Song.
The Atlantic Galop.
The California Quadre.
The Great Exhibition Quadrille.
The Target Galop.
The English Quadrille.
Paul and Virginia, Song.
Piero lie Grand Quadrille.
Echo du Mont Blanc. aat
Portrait of Julien, Illuminated frontispece and
elegant title page. \.
Na- Five dollars worth Of music for only one
dollar.
Subscribers certificates issued at the store Of
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, next door TO the Irving Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner 18th street.
Jan 19-6tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

YTALENTINEs--For sale wholesale and re-
" tail, at LAMMOND'S, 5
Jan. 2S-3t a Seventh street.
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"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for January,
Il received and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Corner Pa. av. and A st., Odeon Building.
Jan 26-tf (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

EOURTH VOLUME OF JOHN C. CAL
DO houn's Works.--Just received the 18th vol
ume of the Speeches Of John C. Calhoun, de-
livered in the House OF Representatives and in
the Senate ofthe United States. Edited by Rich
ard X. Cralle. For sale at the bookstore of
, r. FARNHAM, es
Corner Of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 25-tf &
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nRESs CRAVATS.-A large and varied
IL assortment Of genilemen's fancy and plain
Scarfs Cravats, Ties, Napoleons &C., Of rich and
new styles and best qualities, at
STEVENSS
Jan 25--3teoif Sales-room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

The Gardiner Case.-The evidence for the
prosecution having been concluded on Thursday,
the counsel for the defence opened their side of the
question yesterday. The court has been occupied
nearly eight weeks with this case, which will not
probably be concluded before the first of April
next, if then.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

TRUCKING COMBS New styles, in great
IL variety, for sale wholesale and retail, at
LAMMOND'S,
Jan. 2S-3t Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Burns Festival.-The ninety-ffth anniversary
Of the birth of Robert Burns was celebrated on
the 25th instant, by the Boston Burns Club, who
held their fourth annual festival at the Stackpoe
House. g@ ae
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

TTNHE ART OF WAR.--Summary of the Art
i Of War, or a new analytical compend of the
principal combinations of strategy. Of grand tac-
tics, and Of military policy; by Baron de Jomini,
general in chief, aidde-camp general TO his majes-
French by MAJOR o. s. Winship, assistant adiutant
general q. S. A., and Lieutenant E. E. Mclean,
lst infantry, U. S. A.
History Of the City OF New York, by David 7.
Valentine, clerk of the common council.
The Partisan romance of the revolution !; by
w. Gilmore Simms, esq.
The Philosophy of Physics or Process Of crea-
tive Development, by Andrew Brown, member of
the Amerscan association for the advancement of
science.
The Church Of Christ not an Ecclesiasticism
letter to sectaran, by Henry James.
Just received at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S,
Jan. 2i-tf Bookstore. near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Thus il will be seen that the effect of the law
less proceedings of the people of Erie. is not
fined to railroads in New York ana Ohio, but is
felt by new roads throughout the west and south
west, and cannot but entail upon them very heavy
pecuniary losses.-Bnfalo Commercial of24th. II
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

NEW HAMS, SMOKED TONGUES, and
IN Smoked Salmon Western Hams, sugar
cured, new. very fine Beef Tongues, small and
large, Baltimore cured. Extra No I Salmon,
fresh smoked. Also tierces very fine old West
ern sugar-cured Hams.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Rev Vm. III. Milburn. the chaplain of the
House of Representatives, was advertised 10 de.
liver lecture last night at Hope Chapel, New
York, on Young America" before the Mercantile
Library Association. The Hon. F. p. Stanton, of
Tennessee, is announced for lecture at the same
place on the Sd Of February, his subject being
. The Navy of the United States F8t ii
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

NEW York, Jam 27.--The steamer Atlantic ar
rived here this morning at 10.45, bringing Liver
pool dates to the 1lth. The Asia arrived out on
the 9th
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Singular Accident on Shipboard. On the ship
Herald, which sailed from Boston on Saturday,
when off Boston light, in casting off, Mr.. Baker,
third mate, became entangled in the hawser, and
one leg was hauled through the hawser-hole, a nd
his foot completely severed just above the ankle.
The foot was picked up on deck.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

A GOOD STEEL PEN-The Patent
IN Amalgam Quill Spring Pen, recently i'm
ported by Taylor & Maury, will be found 10 sup
ply the above desideratum. They are manufac-
tured with fine, medium, and broad points, to suit
the various styles Of writing.
Book and Stationery Store,
Jan 19-tf near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

prize Poems.o-We notice that two OF the
one hundred and one disappointed poetic con-
testants for the Latham fve-hundred dollar-prize,
have printed their patriotic eusions for the public
perusal. While the one charges twenty-five cents
a copy the other only asks dime.
FIour.-The recent arrival of The Atlantic from
Europe brings intelligence that flour has taken
another rise of Two shillings in the barrel As a
conseduence, the price of the article in our mar
ket Immediately increased accordingly.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

II OST.-On the Evening Of the 18th or
IL Morning Of the 10Th, between 9th street,
on Maryland avenue, and the Washington Club
Rooms, 10th street, and the Capitol, Gold
Pen in a silver handle for which liberal reward
will be paid TO the finder, if left at this Office
1 Jan 20-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Death Of Girl fromI mIHydrophobia.- girl
named Susan r. Thompson, daughter Of Mr..
Ephraim B. Thompson, of Halifax, died at the Mas
sachusetts general hospital, yesterday, of hydro
phobia. She was bitten by mad dog a few days
since, and was thought obe recovering, when sud-
denly the symptoms returned with redoubled fury,
and she died the most excruciating Of deaths. She
was seven years old. II is notable matter that
there s no known treatment for this terrible dis
ease that can be depended upon; while nature,
unassisted, sometimes effects cure.
Boston Bee, Jan. 49,
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Fatal Chastisement Of School Boy.-On
Saturday, the body Of the son Of the late Malachi
Wilson, esq. Of Danvers, was brought home a
corpse from the school at South Windham, in Con-
necticut, where he went to complete his educa-
ton, since the death of his father. We knew him
as a good-looking healthy boy, Of the age Of II
years. We learn, from the friends of the family
and their pysician that his death was probably oc-
casoned by injuries received under the chastse-
ment Of his teacher man who will treat child
in this way, under any circumstances is not fit to
have the government of children.-Salenr Gazette.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

TOHN; or Is Cousin In the Hand worth
81 two Counts In the Bushf By Emile Carlen.
Alcohol and the Constitution of Man, illustrated
by beautifully colored chemical chart. by Ed.
ward L. Toumans.
Jeferson's complete Works, vol. 3.
Comte's Positive Philosophy, translated by Miss
Martineau. t a
Just received at
as TAYLOR & MAURYS
Jan. 81 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

Execution of w arren Wood Warren Wood,
the murderer of Williams, the pedlar was hung in
the jail yard in Catskill January 90 at quarter be-
fore one o'clock. He made long address, in
which he charged some of the witnesses with
perjury. He confessed that he shot Williams, but
protested that he did not know what he was doing
at the time After the address, he prayed fervently
for seyerel minutes. Religious services were then
performed by Rev. Mr.. Noble, OF the Episcopal.
and Rev. Mr.. Hall, Of the Methodist Church.
The Sheriff then pulled the cord, and the unfprtu-
nate man was launched into eternity. He srug-
gled slightly, but was pronounced dead in about
ten minutes.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-28

VIZ EBSTER's QUARTO DICTIONARY,
wv unabridged.-It contains three times the
matter found in any other English Dictionary com.
piled in this country--in various bindings. 4
large assortment just received at publishers
prices. r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of l1th street and Pennsylvania av.
Jan. 20-tf aha sNt
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A Silent Man!

Capt. Stone, of the steamer Canada, now in
this port, is probably the most silent man afioat
Sailors who have been with him months say they
never heard him speak He writes his orders to
his officers, and if they fail in carrying them out
he reprimands them in writing. Yet he has the
reputation of being one of the most skiliul and
prudent captains of the Cunard line, and remark
able for his powers ofpersonal endurance. When
at sea he rarely leaves the deck. night or day
more than an hour at time, and nothing escapes
his notice. Still he does not speak, either 10 his
officers or passengers. On recent passage two
wags, who were passengers in his ship, noticed
this peculiarity. and at dinner one day were
quite eloquent upon the blessings of speech, and
then. by way of contrast, expressed their deepest
commseration for dumbies.
One of the wags was so overcome by his feel
ings that he deliberately took an onion from his
pocket and applied it to his right eye, while he
eazed at Capt. Stone with the left. ''Poor, dear
gentleman he sobbed, as the tears followed the
onion. wonder if he is deaf as well as Dumb
This was too much for the passengers, who burst
into roar of laughter. in which Capt Stone
ioned as heartily as the rest. When order was
restored. he said, 'Gentlemen and ladies, or la
dies and gentlemen. Il acknowledge that appear
to disadvantage by not speaking more than do;
but what would you have me to say? 1t is my
constant care to see that you are properly atten-
ded to in every particular. What more can you
desire2 After this effort he resumed silence, and
has not been known to speak since.-Boston it,
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Uses OF THE DAGUERREoTYpE-A few days
ago daguerreotype artist discovered one of those
prowling little female pests. of whom we have SO
many, stealing his gas-pipes. He Immediately
took the girl into his studio. planted her chair,
and under the threat Of instant annhilation if she
stirred, ''took her picture" when he afterwards
sent both original and copy to the Police Office
The portrait is very strange one. exhibiting
pitiable downcast looks, but with leer ofcunning
and anger intermixed. In Paris it has long been
the custom to take the portraits of all the noted
"forcais,'; and other dangerous characters; and
we are glad to learn that it is Captain Smarts's
intention to daguereotype all the principal thieves
and desperadoes of both sexes with whom this
city is infested. A blackguards' portrait gallery,
of the description which Captain Smart contem-
plates. will freshen the recollection of plundered
people, and materially forward the ends ofiustce.
-Giasgooy Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
Boys out at Night.


have been an observer, as am sympafhi-
zing lover of boys. ! like to see them happy,
cheerful, gleesome. Indeed, can hardly under
stand how high-toned useful man can be the ri:
pened fruit of boy who had not enjoyed ! full
share of the glad privileges due TO youth. But
while watch with very jealous eye all rights
and customs which entrench upon the proper
rights of boys, am equally appreheusive les. par
ents who are not forethoughtiul, and who have
not habitua:ed themselves TO close observations
upon this subject, permit their sons indulgencee
which are almost certain to result in their deifios-
allzaton, if not in their total ruin and among the
habits which have observed tending most surely
to ruin, know Of none more prominent than that
OF parents permitting their sons 10 be in the streets
after nighgaU.
It's ruinous to Their fdorals in all Instances
They acquire, under cover of night, an unhealth-
ful state Of mind-bad, vulgar, immoral, and pro.
fame language. obscene practices, criminal senti-
ments, awless and riotous bearing. Indeed, it
is in the street after nighall that the boys princ-
paly acquire the education Of the bad, and capac-
iiy for becoming rowdy, dissolute, criminal men.
Parents should in this particular, have rigid and
infexible rule, that will not permit a son under
any circumstances whatever. to go in the streets
after nightfall with view of engaging in out-of-
door sports, or meet other boys for social chance
occupation. right rule Of this kind. invariably
adhered to, will soon deaden the desire for such
dangerous practices. =, >. =, :, an. ,s.,,
Boys should be taught TO have pleasures around
the family centre table, in reading, in converse
ton, and in quiet amusements Boys are seen in
the streets after nighttall, behaving. in manner
entirely destructive of all good morals Fathers
and mothers, keep your children home at night:
and see that you take pains to make your homes
pleasant. attractive. and profitable to them; and
above all, with view Of thersecurity from future
destruction, let them not become, while forming
their cfatacters for life, SO accustomed to disregard
the moral sense of shame as TO openly violate the
Sabbath-day in street pastimes during its day OF
evening hours.
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Little pitchers with great Ears.

"Mother," said little Agnes. "what made you
marry father? You told Aunt Charlotte you had
all The money"
''Hush, child! what are you talking about2 |
did not say So"
"Why, yes, mother, you said he was poor and
had you thought of being burdened with so many
Country consins 'as you call lhemyou never would
have had him. DON'T you like Aunt Phoebe, and
Aunt Polly. and Aunt Judy2 Pm sure do"
"Why, Agnes, you are crazy, believe !
When did you ever hear your mother talk so?-
Tell me instantly"
yesterday, ma. when sat in the back parlor,
and you and aunt were in the front one, Pm sure
you did say so, dear mother land pity very much
ior you told aunt there was time, before was
born, when father drank too much, and then, you
know, you spoke of the pledge and said how
glad you were that the temperance reform saved
him." ft uat i1-0s f
''My dear, was talking Of somebody else, /
think. We were speaking ofuncle Jethro and his
family"
"But they have no Agnes. mother; and you
know you told about fathers failure in business.
Uncle Jethro never failed. And you said, too.
when you moved in this house, y0lrr money paid
for everything, but the world did not know it,
and" 't@
"You have told quite enough, my child. What
do you stay listening in my back parlor for,when |
send. you up stairs to study? Iihas come toa pit
ifn pass, if your aunt and must have all Of our
privacy retailed in this way ] suppose you have
already told your father all that you have heard 2"
mo, mother, haven't because | thought 1t
would hurt his feelings. | love my father, and |
never told him anything to make him unhappy"
Agnes sat looking in the fire and asked, 'Mo-
ther, if people really love others, do they ever
talk against them? Didn'tyou tell me-, never
to speak of any home difficulty and if Edward
and say wrong words, you tell me never to re-
peat them, and never do"
''Agnes." said the rebuked mother, "listeners
are despicable characters. Don't You ever let me
know of your doing the like again Yon don't
hear right, and you make great deal of mischief
in this waYn
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Co. The Cattaraugus Whig is responsible for
the following :-Grasshoppers are very thick, and
are proving exceedingly destructive in Chan
tauque-at least we Judge they are from the fol-
lowing story told us by farmer of that county,
whom we saw few days since at Dunklrk.-
Said he, "This Spring, as an experiment, devo-
ted about an acre Of land to the growth of tobacco.
The crop did finely, and in short space OF time
the plants had attained to.the height of nearly
five inches. Business called me to Buffalo. /
was gone just two days; but in that brief period
every vestage of my tobacco had been destroyed
by the grasshoppcrs and sir, incredu'ous as it may
seem, one large, hungry-looking specimen OF the
marauders. which saw sitting upon stump as
entered the field. actually had the audaclty to ask
me for The cncw Ihad in my mouth" We col
Ia nsad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

ExrRAoRDrNARY PIsroL.-The London cores
pondent of the Boston Traveller, writes thus IT:
81 have just been shown rifle pistol, invented BY
an English gentleman, residing at Ratisbon. and
which is destined to make as great a revolution
in that arm as the minie-rife in musketry. Itcan
kill at 500 yards. Last week it was tested before
experienced officers at WoolwIch. and completely
stood the trial. Since then, it has been exhibited
to Prince Albert. and from my own observations,
can vouch for the efficiency of this extraordinary
weapon 1t is easily charged. and has sights reg
ulated at 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards. Itis,be-
sides, light and beautiful. Only fancy revolver
of this description, with six or eight barrels,
good marksman, and an adversary quarter Of q,
mile off. The whole depends on the rifle groove"