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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01


SENATOR DOUGLAS At HoME.-Thc Chica.
go Journal of Jenc 10, says: A foolish pu-
NOR got in circulation on Saturday, that SEN
ator Douglas wos expected here that evening.
A considerable feeling was excited, and a
very general disposition manifested not to
welcoms him very cordially. We regret to
have seem the popular wave running SO high,
bordering as it would, had Senator Douglas
made his appearance, almost on personal in
suit. ... ... s......t~.
While, however, this state Of things is to
be deplored, Senator Douglas himself. is,atr-
swc'ablc for producing it. Overriding and
stronger than all party ties, the popular sen,
timent is not expressed by disaais fuclon.-it
is decp-rootcd displeasure, shared in as well
by his friends as political opponents, who
look upon his course with feelings akin to
sorrow Itmay be proper to state in this
connection that it is not the intention of Mr..
Douglas to visit Illinois until SEPTEMBER,
when he will find that we have not misstated
the beating Of the popular pulse at his OWE
homestead.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

TIE GAINES SuIT.-Ihis celebrated con-
test is not yet ended. Mrs. Gaines is about
tomake application to the proper tribunal to
have the missing will of her deceased father
admitted to probate. She was induced to
take this course by an intimation given by
the Supreme Court that this effort might sue.
coed, and in case it should, her claim to the
property would indubitable. Judge Camp
bell in an elaborate opinion, has favored The
application, and Gen. Walter Jones, of
Washington, Geo. Wood, Esq, and Judge
Kent, of New York, concur in that opinion.
The perseverance of this lady is certainly
without parallel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

ritory have confined my remarks to the
conveyance of useful practical information,
and avoid all attempts at fine writing. Your
readers wish to know what the country IS.
and how they can live there. have proposed
to myself only to give them such facts as will
enable them to form correct opinions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

NJCourtcsy comes cheap, but brings
good deal. Show landlady particular
attention" and You get the best room in the
house, season ticket in the private parlor,
such cosy bed, to say nothing of the run Of
the pantry, and a great many other institu-
tons Of feathers and fatncss, about which
Smith, jenkins, Brown and others, your fcl-
low-boardcrs, just know nothing. Courtesy
is a happv inycntion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

GRAssHoPpERs.-Thi is the fourth wear in
succession that Allcgany county, Md, has
been visited by swarms of that destructive
insect, the grasshoppcr. The Miners Jour
nal says that around Cumberland. and as far
east as Polish mountain, they are now to he
found in myrads. They have already dcvas-
tated many meadows and are now attacking
the wheat. In a short time the corn will
share the same fate .
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

LIE FOURTH OF July AND TIE NAsn,Nt;-
TON NATIONAL Observation-Disclosures The
Anniversary of of the Glorious Fourth, is At
hand. No better mode of celebrating that
anniversary, next to your limitations of thc
virtues and practice of the pr,cepts Of the
founders of the Republic, can be adopted than
a liberal response to the appeal recently made
to you 10y the Board of Managers. The mr.
gehcy of the case, the necessity of your aid
and the call upon your patriotism, should stir
you up to action, and cause you to conc a.
one man to the rescue
call, then, on you to contribute toward,
THIS noble object on the glorious anniversary
OF your country's Independence. Let the
orators of the day devote few words to ,hc
cause, and the collections on the occasion he
an evidence of the estimation in which vou
hoid the virtues and services of "the nations
best bcncfactor."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

A WAR WANrEp.-Th tlippancy with
which class of smaIl-bter dcmagogucs and
heroes talk of war with Spain would be dis
gushing if 1t were not too absurd and con.
tenptible to inspire disgust. These worthless,
hanging about pot-houscs, ready for row or
robbery, in case their skulls are not to be en-
dangcrcd, fancy that it would require an Sin
dignation meeting" or two in the park to an
mex the whole Western hemisphere and whip
Europe, and that all that is needed to justify
such result is for neighboring Powers to
apply the same rules ofgovcrnment and prac-
tice to Americans and American interests
provided the practice ofiends such American
ideas of freedom and right-as are applied
to the citizens and interest of other nations.
A class of Americans are of the opinion that
an American must be allowed to do just as
he plcascs the world over or else we must 60
to war. 1t is very easy to talk about war,
but not so easy to fight one out and foot the
bill. When action of this sort comes, some
body more courageous, sensible, and rcspon-
sblc than the tap-room portion of "Young
America" has to be consulted, and that peace
loving, industrious, sensible somebody is not
S,oing to war without honest reasons for it.
Rf war could be got up in which all the
Segogues and mock-heroes who buster so
about "stripes and stars, )" national
"A N"nanifest destiny" &C., would be
Nithin point blank range of musket
1T, and the rest of mankind were
we would say let it come =
N. Y. Mirror.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

ACCoMMoDATING.-It is related of Elder
Richards, of Salt Lake, that he became vio-
lently enamorcd of two fair daughters of
widow lady. The mother, who was on tic
shady side of sixty, objected to being scpa,a- y
rated from them. As the Elder was deter
mined to make bargain, he took the whole
lot 81. - 49,. + ID.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

CrThe glitter of riches often serve to
draw attention to the worthlessness of the
possessor, just as the light emitted by the
glow worm, betrays the insect. 't
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

The population of Pittsburg is suppo-
sed by the Gazette TO be now 10000; Gin
cinnati LEO nnn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

ccivcd strict orders not
solitary confinement.
in charge, one cs-
in consequence.
Sto comply with
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-01

From Five Years of Hunters Life in
the far interior of South Africa, by Gordon
Cumming
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral Advocates the cheapest and

HNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
i and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthlyj
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any in
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four OF which are new music con-
sstng glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short every
variety OF music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, to public occasions and 10 the home cir
Gle; all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons Of ordinary
musical attainments In the editorial department
Of the Reotew are engaged, lin addition to Mr..
Cady, the former editorJ gentlemen of the highest
talent and rpest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root VIM b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle Of cor
respondence, home and foreign is complete. The
ReDtep will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement OF new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union The sub
scrpon list OF this paper is now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering il the cheapest as well as
" is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lished must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation
Terms One dollar per auntn,, or sin copies for
fire dollars always in advance.
M5- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions. &C., &C.. all far
0nly one dollar! Every one feeling a particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusc will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
IaoR RENT, the Rullding now being fin

LHOR RENT, the Building now being fin
IL ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on Hh street. The basement is con-
structed to embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant, in. connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, &c Therestau-
rant communicates, bothfrom in and out doors, with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation Of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for a commodious billiard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or amory, and, if not rented, will be
reserved for a meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced each floor of this building, and
its position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits to competent tenants.
Apply to or address s. C. BARNEY,
Sep 2l-tf E, bet and 7th SITS, Washington.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
GSurati0aaI.
-T NIvERsIrY oFVIRGINIA.-The NEXT

II
" session OF this institution will open the lsi OF
October, and close the 29th of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages; ?, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineraiogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; q, medicine; 2, COM
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies eilres, and po-
baical economy; 2, law. Also iectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
inonstratorship of anatomy. The schools Of an
Client languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing books, or
pocket-money) are as follows
Tuition fee, say three schools, al S25 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three nstalments in advance 100 90
Room rent, two occupying ROOM 50
each ..-............-..... w
fRents without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, SlO 20 w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students OF medicine charged with four
tickets at SIS each, and dissecting fee Of IS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500; in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep eff Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
NEW THING ENTIRELY.--The most

N
IN astonishing performance heard of! Barrels,
frkins, kegs, and all description Of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect, alright, and
smooth enough to yarnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed following, and acith tie gram cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, Of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportonaie bilge accord
ing to its width and the strength ofeach fully tested;
the cask is howeed, chamiered, crease cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in q manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world 10
produce the equal and that at the rate Of from two
hundred to three hundred per day each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead key, to the largest size cask in
general use all of which, can be warranted TO hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
Of any description Of goods In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
is erciusiveiy in the timber.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, MARYLAND,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half Of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
TO the subscriber at Washington City, ID. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion Of territory under
an assignment from VIM Trapp, the patentee
s..s ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct. 15-eod1m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN--T

n Al w ~ H III ~
IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tlnues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confir-
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 ser
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
NC, of soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the State OF Virginia as 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 orthe public Of
dices which may requirethe aid of an agentor attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most OF those 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 10 the
Treasury Department and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis. a s
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2s-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
Is w. BROWNING, merchant Tailor,

I under the United States Hotel having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-seectcd stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, OF the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing suit Of dothes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-ma AIDE Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats i'm
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price, than work made to order. At}ist
N; b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District. l,ea
Oct. 15--6m. (m) q eaa
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
nj wv GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS.

In EXTRA ORDINARY 4ATTRAC TON
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street. doors south of +
street. would most respectfully inform the cit-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have Just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to 50 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 12a cents to So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 cents
TO 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skiful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
CARD--MUSICALE
j. T.. SCHEEI respectfuIIy

Il informs the Musical Community Of Wash
lngton and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties, Soriees, &c. He has
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply of all the most fashionable European and
American music
The Piano being the most fashionable instru-
ment AT present used in Europe and the northern
cities. on the above named occasions, Professor
Scheel will at all times be prepared personally 10
preside at that instrument, and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music Of the
day, and trusts that his past experience and en-
deavors to please, viii ensure him the patronage
OF all lovers of good music.
azs- Any additional instruments furnished if
desired Orders may be left al his residence Nth
street, near F at the music stores Of Mrs. Ander-
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus 81 Hitz, or al the con-
fecionery stores of Mr.. Gautier, Mr.. Miller, and
Mr.. Boyle, Georgetown.
Dec 6-Gteod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya.
Bile I'm instruments. A.

Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-
Bile I'm instruments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION. TO THE
I'D stock Of this Company are now open at the
Office of ADAMS d. STEVENS, 9th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has Is, 900 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1876 miles southwest of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes TO
build railroad to connect with the Virginia Gen.
will be able TO put coal in this city at So per on
thus enabling the company to make from SO to 81
per ton profit, and of course making it one Of the
most profitable investments ever offered to the
public The lands abound in rich stratas of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also an nexhaustble supply of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State of Virginia, and is nearer
than any OF the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently il enjoys, in re-
spect TO distance, advantage over any coal that
comes 10 this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent carbon, and entirely free from sulphur its
ash is white. (.
ADAM RUDOLPH, President
ADAM RUDOLPH,
e. JAS. L. CLARKE,
w. s. DUNiAM, "
C. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Directors,
. THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
. No. CIV alexandra Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
CCoTrs WEEKLY PApER.--The pu,.

GCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher OF this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1S54) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of orig.
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
luton, published for fity-six consecutive weeks
In the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
oil French and American history endowed with all
The power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first OF series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley or the Knights of, the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated bv
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Enlmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola, etc, ETC., ~ also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures pa
thence Worthington and her Grandmother. ste
will continue splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and IT. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and &C.
leciions from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hemz, Clara
Clairville, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc
Tems--One copy one year 50; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up Of the club, SO
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
OF the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
THE PEoPLE,s PATENr orFIcE

inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEoPLE's JouR-
NAL, by whom all The necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to- Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at alt times con
suit the undersigned, acihout charge, either per
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
at q distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter. just well as il the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries For
patents in the United States, model Of the inven
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot. a5,,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor ofihe Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York. ',l
Nov. 23-* E-es