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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
NEW YORK s. CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

In ship Line via Ncaragua.-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, Of Nicaragua, proprietors
Through in advance ofthe mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the lsthnius crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 tens burthen, win leave from pier
No. North river, at o'clock p. M precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, $500 tons burthen, over the Me
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo lc.ioca j.
For information or passage at the loves ia - ".
ply only at the agency of the company, No
Bowling Green, N Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
4 Sen 21-ff
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THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
i cls of the turf agriculture field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embeshed with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 8 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William T. Porter, editor.
Oct 12*
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

'T"E uHucrbIRneu Respectfully mvftcs the
an inspection Of his stock Of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, $c., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials Also,
Boots and Shoes made 10 order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
G. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side three doors north Penn avenue.
Nov 11-eo3m fm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TTNHE COMING STRUGGLE.--The Com
u ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth.
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtielh-t thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb 8 Bookstore near Ninth street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

7H street, 6sft0esn Lonisiana avenus and d Hrest.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF emma, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
cent Glrandoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for balls and parlors
Pants, boiled and raw, lnseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, 6cc- and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
@. 8. WHITTLESEY, Th street.
Nov o0---ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
GORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL

4 Y EN1KGE Il. FOA AKKIVED AT w H.
W IARD'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 10
the southwest corner Of the same block of build
ings viz: to the store 25 feet front 103 feet deep,
No. 321 Broadway, New York city, next door 10
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs. Seaman & Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

nURHAM MUsTARD.-Fresh, Of Crosse
IL and Backwelrs and Whybrow's manufac
ture.
And French Mustard all the various aavors.
For sale bv SHEkELL & BAILEY
Ne. s, opposite the Centre market.
Oh 0e-ssif y tTtg
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
.wATCHEs.-J.Y.savage, w

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. J. Tobias & Co.'S r.
~ G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25; I;
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lscted by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, Of my own make, Of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for 50,
SO and 81. Pens without cases rs cents, ST so,
81 and So Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec J--lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF Commissioners OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
february 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this Office
Il until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 8
O'Clock, p m, for grading and gravelling so much
Of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
graveled. may be directed by the Commission
er Of Public Buildings
The work is 10 be Of the best character, and TO
be done 10 the acceptance Of the Commissioner
or such person as he may appoint to inspect il ;
and all that is TO be done, must be done by the
LIST day Of October next
The gravelling must bo at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre Of the street, tapering of
gradually 10 six inches in depth al the sides. Se-
curi,y will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited AT such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioner shall
desig nate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
, Feb Odd t.@ @s
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gail gsahs.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROA..
r.. r1uzzzaszzzz, CHANGE OF HOURs.-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROh..
1..ruzzzzzzzz. CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
l@-& and after Thursday, January lst,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeably to the following arrange
ment:
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner Of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive at Warenton
at IL o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past l o'clock p. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before O'Clock. p. M.
A train from Culpspper C. HI. to Alexandria and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper c. H. al
y o'clock, A. NJ arriving in Alexandra al 1oA
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra at 1t o'clock,
p M, arriving at Rapidan Station at o'clock p.
M, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsvile.
A..daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with tho cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Gordonsvllle. ~ %
lie Staunton q 0U
10 Lynchburg... ......,............... w
To Winchester. .......................4 90 "
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf #, Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
.r-.A ALEXANDRIA, AND WAsH-

-~ ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
ington Boat.-The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
the Capitol at 8, 10, 12, 24, 4, and 81 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandria at s, 10, IL, 24, 4, and 81
o'clock
Leaves Washington at 9, II, II, 3,4i, and 64
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public q
select parties. JOB COkSON
Sep 2l-tf* Captain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TDWARD C. DYER, Importer of Cigars
ID and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has JUS,
received from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club "Prefata," and eel Sglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and others. Jan 3l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
DRosPECTUs or DE Rows RE-

l ", Volumes XIV and Nv. adapted pri
marty 10 the southern and western States of The
onon' including statistics OF foreign and domestic
MNoustry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New oreass, at s. per annum, in advance
Sas- A few complete sets of the work. thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 1900 to ESQ paQes0
are ior sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
In any oil the large cities or towns Sep Tiff
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

TNNGLISH SAUCEs.-Fresh importation
IL Soyer's Sauce. for meats, game and poultry
Soyers Relish, for fish and game.
Soho Sauce. for enriching gravies.
Sir Robert PeePs Sauce, for outlets, chops,
... and gravies. ..@E ..,.,a.
Royal Table Sauce, for fish, and enriching
gravles. ' {.
Harvey, Reading, John Bull Sauce, and In
da Soy, for general use. .g.'".
And Essences of Shrimps and Anchovles for
making sauce for all kinds, boilen and fried fish.
Also, one of genuine Anchovy Paste and
Oriental Chntney.
Just received by SIIEKELL & BAILEY,
No. S, opposite the Centre market.
Feb 2S-6tif II. ......
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives.--A gentle

i the House Of Representatives, gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and 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 or of any ot6e- description Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
tournament Of the present session of Congress. he
ID perfectly Indifferent TO the character Of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
munications addressed 10 P. B. T., at Mrs. Wards
oornsr OF Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with promp, attention. References OF the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
ITO BLANKBooK MANUFACTURERS.

= 1HSuiuIII, ucnIyy ana Hat-cdp pdptTs, lot sHIt
by COLLINS, BOVINE IL CO.,
l1th st., six doors north of Penn avenue.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, l74 and 176,
Pearl street, New York
N. B.-Orders received for book-binders' nate
rials. (m) Oct. lift
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
sT- BALTIMORE AND OHIOE7.

shzRG36zn1s hailroad from Baltimore TO Gzxk
Wheeling, and connecting there withthe large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, DC.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at +. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
$3.50 miles) in 1S or 10 hours, Including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 8 p. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at a. M NAV Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, 17o miles,j and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
TO connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and 5 p M daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrvalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily cennexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, DC, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connection at Wheeling to and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington to
wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere on tho route) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, $1l; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had Of Mr. PARSONS, Agent, at the
Agents Of tho Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
IHE sCIENTIEIC AMERICAN 4,

HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
- TED 10 Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
published weekly at 12s Fulton street, N. ", (Sun
BuildingsJ by Mum & Co.
mainder in six months.
Sep. 7-u
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
.r. FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

az FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
ST.. From Alexandria, IS cents.--Arrtpsng in
Washington at 3 O'Clock, p. M.--The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays
leaving Washington at and Alexandria at 9a
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave tho Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 1Qcents Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave
their names with Geo. &, Thomas Parker 61 Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
Sep 2lN Captain
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
DENsIoN LAWs.-The last edition. com

Il piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
1870 In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
6cers ofthe line and the staff Of the army, the hos
pital department and medical staff, and Of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay Of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 1850; under
other resolutions, to officers TO officers of themed
icsl department and medical staff, chapains and
communication pay under the resolution Of March
22d, 1888; together with the names Of the officers
of the continental line Of the army all the States
who served 10 the end of the war, and acquired
the right OF commutation pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free 10 any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb IA Near Nj nth street
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
Steam NabigatiOu.

kEA NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
ENf14sa& Southampton United States Mail
= Steamers.-The ships comprising
this line are the WASHINGTON, Captain E. M.
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26

this line are the WASHINGTON, Captain z. M.
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning. 4Y3s1oi
PROPOSED DATES OF sAILING-1S53
From NeD York. From Bremen
Washington. Saturday, Feb 26. March IS
Hermann -. Saturday, March %. April %.
Washington. Saturday, April %. Nav 90.
Hermann Saturday, May 81. June II.
Washington. Saturday, June IS. Julv Is
Hermann -. Saturday, July l6. Aug. 10
Washington. Saturday, Aug. l3 Sept. o.
Hermann Saturday, Sept. 10. Oct y
Washington. Saturday, Oct. s. Nov 4 81
Hermann ). Saturday, Nov s. Dec.
Washington. Saturday, Dec. g. Dee. 90
Hermann Saturday, Dec. 81.
From Southampton to Nsso FORK
Washington. March 80 Washington. Sept ID
Hermann. April q Hermann. Oct. 10
Washington. May 25. Washington. NOV.
Hermann June 90 Hermann. Dec. =
Washington. July 90 Washington. !. Jan. 4
Hermann. Aug. IL
PRICE OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO soSEHAMP-
TON OR BREMEN
First cabin, main saloon. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First cabin, lower saloon. los
Second cabin. 60
All letters and newspapers must pass through
No bills Of lading will be signed on the day OF
sailing.
An experienced surgeon is attached TO each
steamer.
For freight or passage appyto
MOLLER, SAND IL RIERA,
20 South street, N. Y
G. A. HEINCKEN & CO., Bremen.
MARTINEAU, CROSKEY & CO.,
n Southampton.
WILLIAM ISELIN, Havre.
Sept 21-3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-26
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
Esszasszzx1 TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
ss Leave daily, except Sunday, at Q and
8 A. NJ, 81 and P. M.
On Sunday at A. M. and 5 P. M.
The Train at P. M is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay; the others at ali
way stations.
Trains at s A. M. and 81 p. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at and 8 A. M, and 5 p. M, connect
East
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. 81 25
Do do do and return SO
Do do Annapolis. / IS
DO do do and return so
The round trip tickets must, in all cases, be pro-
cured at the Office, and good for the day upon
which they are issued. T. H. PARSONS,
sep 2l-tf~ Agent.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-14

who wrote that life Knows nothing Of my fathers ho
&c should conclude that its statements ought on,
sriy 10 have been received by the writer with sons M
syiIrs Of It's rGbfnlness But the contrary nss,i,
every fact embraced in the 0d Brewery article sxeers
he which exclusively relate to the private history of &
con. are taken from the biography alluded to- Ahsr
quotation of quite two pages "ihoat naming the sa,hof
iiy the writer rtnnkS:
Tbis sounds Ike fancy sketch, does Il not, desr
reader Yet this Eden of boaaiy once existed and hare
resided ,he parents OF him whom we viii soon ntrodace
70 Won In scenes Of startling contrest
II there fore Mr. Blenuerhassets q" Natural tsaiyaa
fot had been wonJe rfuy aroused at she saiemeas
contained in this ad life Of bis father Why should bic
sympaihziag friend sdd insult to injury by plaarzlngh IL
conie It and indorsing iis fiction
After The authorities above quoted, and especially AA
Of JosCrh Lewis BenncThGSse and a. nothing In Il
coutroveed by Hsrmap except the fact that his mother
rss followed 70 the grave By tho Sisters Of Charity and
the further fact of her extreme destiiation. upon which
pciuts | have given my authority, may presume the
question Of It's authenticity settled therefore desire 70
say 20 the author of the article in The Old brewery
ths am willrg 70 place his her disposal i've har
drtd CORES of the biography for the benefit Of tIs des
tue son They will be nrci 20 his or her order whsa
ever they shall designate the point to be disposed Of
seventy five cents per copy T1ta the publishers prcetAe
proceeds to be applied TO the relief Of Harman Bleaner
hassef.
nav add in conclusion, that these Of Blenner
hass4t have an equitable lain the General Govern
er for the spoatiofs committed upon the island by the
Viyeuis militia That claim has already been acknovl.
tded In the instance of The application Of Mrs Margaret
Berpsrhasset before rf,redo That it would be again
kuowiodsod and provided for, under proper stale oi
circunstsnces have never entertained doubt. Not
10 do So in the language Of the chairman who reported
the 70 mer bill would be unworthy just and msgnaai
I" nous nation. WILLIAM IL ShFokD
Claiole o March 1854
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-14
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE CAUSE OF
WOMAN

At the Cleveland Womans Rights Convention, the un-
dersgned appointed Committee TO obtain the prep
srGton Of two ESSAYS the Educational ORportuHi
hes Of American Women, and one on their Business O-
portuHdis
Even a superficial discharge of this duty must involve
wider investigation of facts than is possible for any one
ptCn Agents have therefore been already engaged in
several Of the States to make inquiries 1t is impossible
however to DO the whole work even in this manner and
the Committee thtTefoe respectfully ask the voluntary
cooperation of all who are interested in eevang the posi-
ton Of Woman.
The following are the points which information IS es
pecially solicited
/ IpUcATloy,L OPPORTUNITIES or AMERICAN wOsEy.
"a State legislation respecting Female Education.
ID Statistics and condition of Primary and Grammar
s hools to which females are admitted in the sew
eral States.
(c) Do Of High ana Normal Schools.
Id Do Of Academies and Private Schools.
(e) Do Of Collegiate and Profes sonal lnstitztions
. BUslSEss OPFOKTUNITIEs oF AMERICAN wOSES.
(G) Statistics Of actual employment Of women in van
Gus parts of the Union
q HSSAaRisa Ns2iaaiIsta 81 ata1s;.idS, Rs5sa9ijIs
n Wages paid 20 them compared with those OF men
(c) Employ ynents which they might fiji but DO noi aad
mpedinents in the way. .
II is important tha the information gvsn should IN all
cases be definite and systematic possible Facts are
what aim St-rot Tguments. but the preliminary
basis for ergume ut Let each person who reals thus a
certain what s within bis her reach and commu ate
il within six months II possible For any very extensive
or valuable coumuu atoms pay meni may ia some lses
b. made Any pamphlets newspapers circulars, bear
ing uuon tn above subject viii also be gladly received
Communication may be addressed postpaid II pOssol~
to Rev T. " Hi. ginson, Worcester. Mass
LUCKEIIA MOTT
ERSEsIlNE l. ROSE,
Ee~sP.pCT, friendly 70 the sa;srPsie vii please coy
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-14

SrBscR1PTIoS PosTPoyED-We understand that the
prorosod subscription in this vicinity in aid of Antioch
College hes been deferred till next autumn This post
has been made in view of the calls for
money which have recently presented to citizens
The Franklin Monument project requires e95,OO0 the
Pilgrim Association want 100000 for the Plymouth Mon
ument a subscription il going on in aid Of the cree
ton Of monument TO Ethan Allen Of revolutionary re-
noWn The American Unitarian Association il abou, to
raise 10000 for the purpose of distributing the works Of
the writers Of hst denomination, and there many
eher objects before our citizens for peeuniary aid
Tie sum Of coo has been secured in New York for An
tiooh College. Boston, it is thought should contribute
double that amount and effort will be made early IN
the fall to secure this sum The last subscription of this
character was in aid the Theological School at Mead
Vile Penn. when $4,000 was raised in this vicinity.
B0st0n transcript,