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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
From oregon and washington Territories.

By an arrival at San Francisco, from Oregon,
the San Francisco Sun, of December 3d. learns
Governor Stevens and the expedition under his
command, appointed to explore and survey a
northern route for the Pacific railroad, had all
arrived at their different stations. Several Of
the party declare the route explored perfectly
feasible, and are satisfied that no formidable
obstacles exist from the Missouri river to the
navigable waters emptying into the Pacific.
The party of Governor Stevens consisted of
the following officers, all of whom have arrived
at or are stationed at the places designated
below:
Main Party under Governor ,Sterens.-
A. J. Doneson; +. w. Landor, civil engineer
L. w. Lambert topograper; Governor Stevens,
astronomer Mofat, meteorologist; Lieutenant
Grover, at Fort Benton--to arrive in March, in
dog train from Fort Benton. Mr.. Tinkham
civil engineer will arrive lst of January
Lieut.. John Mullen, in charge of the depot at
Fort Owen, St. Mary village, will return in
July, 1854. Lieut.. l.. Arnold will arrive in
December DR.. Luckily, surgeon and natural
ist, will arrive in December. j. NJ Stanley,
artist; G. Girardin, assistant artist; Thomas
Adams, draughtsman and assistant artist Pro-
fessor s. L. Baird, Smithsonian Institute in
charge of natural history of the expedition,
United States geologist, DC. DR.. John Evans,
in charge of mineralogy and geology of the ex-
petition. Captain McClelands party which left
Vancouver early in the summer, for the pur-
pose of making examination west Of the noun
tains, consisted Of the following officers
George B. McClelland, Brevet Captain U. S.
Engineers, to command; Lieut.. j. X Duncan
topographer; Lieut.. Sylvester Mowry, meteor
ologist; Lieut.. j. G. Hodges, quartermaster
and commanding escort j. X. Winter, esq,
surgeon; DIR. j. G. Cooper, naturalist; George
Gibbs, geologist, &c.; Mr.. Giddings, draughts-
man.
This party also have been successful in their
exploration. They have all returned in good
health, well satisfied that railroad can easily
be constructed through the Cascade range
Governor Stevens has gone to Olympia, the
present seat of government of Washington Ter
ritory, where he will Immediately proceed to
organize the Territory, according to the re-
quirements of law.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
SECOND DISPATCH.

The Canada also brings the news of a deficit in
tbe Austrian budget OF fifty millions. The popu-
lation of Russia is kept in continual state of ex-
element by thanksgiving for victories by land and
sea. Te deums were sung in all the churches.
A line of defence has been thrown around CO.
penhagen, in anticipation of hostilities in the Bal
tic in the ensuing spring.
The Russian japan squadron, consisting of four
ships, was anchored at Nangasaki, where they had
been Hospitality received
The Illinois did not as had been reported, bring
the mails of the Winfield Scott
The steamer San Francisco, hence for San Fran
cisco, was fallen in with December oath. COM
pletely disabled; but the gale was so high that no
assistance could be rendered. and soon drifted out
Of sight. The San Francisco was new steamer,
and was on her first voyage.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
QUITS FOR THE NEW YEAR.-Taylo,

4 NlFIS EOR THE NEW nEAks--Iayl0f
" Il Maury have just received several addi
tions to their stock of books adapted for presents
amongst which will be found
Liber Fmriaram, or River Scenery in France
depicted in 81 line engravings from drawings by
]. w. M. Turner, r. A., with Biographical Sketch
by Alarc A. Watts.
Goldsmith's Animated Mature; 2 vols; full
bound calf, antique.
The Spectator, new and beautiful edition in
vols, with prefaces Historical and Biographical,
by Alexander Chalmers A. M.
Passion Flowers.
Poems and Parodies by Phoebe Carey.
Memoir and Writings of4tobert Wheaton.
The Young Voyagers, or the Boy Hunters OF
the North, by Captain Mayne Reed.
My Twin Sisters, sketch from memory, by
Emily Judson.
A Vision of Fairy Land and other Poems, by
William Gibson.
The Works of Walter Savage Landor; 2 vols,
full bound calf
Dec 30-3t Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
A CARD.

Now that the merry Christmas day has gone,
And all save mem'ries Of its joys has flown,
~Kriss Kringle,n with an ever watchful eye,
Has seen with pride his chosen agency
So well conducted by his employee,
That in the fnllness of his rapture, he
Now recommends TO each and every one
To call on HAMMOND, who such skli mas snoWn'
In filing with rare gifts his Fancy Store,
THAT one might think he'd searched creation er,
The most fastidious taste 10 gratlfy-
IncIuding Nr,c FEARS Presents IN variety
And All who wish this great display TO see,
Sbonld visit Seventh street, two doors from +.
Dec 29-3t.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

NN MezzOgraph Likcnesses.-This art Of
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whitehurst Is
knowedgcd by all surpass anything yet offered to the
public substitute for ivory miniatures 1t is purely
American invention, and should be paronized by all
patrons of the fine While possesses all the truth
fulness Of the daguerreotypc the eaness of the finest
steel engraving and surpasses when colored the ivory
miniature in the imitation of nature and quite dura
bic, at q much less expense.
Mr.. Whehurst has some beautiful specimens exhi-
btion his gallery in this city, and is furnishing them,
uncoored about the cost OF the finest daguerreoypes
Though the chief excelency Of this art is the facility with
which they be multiplied many hundreds thou
sands be made from single sitting with all the
rectness of the original.
Dec 24-3t (m)
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BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
= COTIA'S BARDS. illustrated with more

GCOTIA'S BARDS. illustrated with more
- than fifty elegant engravings, in the highest
style of the art splendidly bound
Elegy written in country churchyard and
other poems, by Thomas Gray illustrated by
Gilbert.
The Law and the Testimony by the author OF
the Wide, Wide World
Sketches of Eminent Methodist Ministers with
portraits and illustrations, by DIR. McCniock.
Illustrated edition of the Wide, Wide World
Homes OF American Authors, &c.
SUBSTANTIAL BOOKS FOR PRESENTS TO
MINISTER'S.
John Owens Works; 10 vols, Svo. $40 90.
Pools Annotations upon the Bible 3 vols; inn
perial Svo. in half calf Sl2 co.
SelEExplanatory Reference Bible; half cali.
81 so.
In6delity; its Aspect, Causes, and Agencies; /;
half calf So 90.
Henry's Exposition of the Old and New Testa-
ment vols; elegantly bound in half calf Sl6
Kitto's Daily Bible Illustrations, 8 vols. IS 90.
Charnocks Discourses, 2 vols. half calf - o.
With many other standard works.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE'S
Bookstore, nh street, near
Dec Is Odd Fellows Hall.
nLAYING CARDS, Backgammon boards,
checker men, tlvol boards, roulettes and
children's games, for sale at
Dec. 33o LAMMoND'S, nth st.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
GAUTIER'S DINNER PARTIES.
n ESIDENTS. Strangers. and others wish.

IN ing TO give dinners or suppers, can have
them served in the best manner on short notice,
in large and elegant dining-room, with a superb
ly furnished reception parlor attached, ensurng all
the comfort and convenience Of private dwell
ling
Parties desiring breakfast, luncheon, dinner, or
supper, can be served in the Restaurant, or in
private dnng-rooms.
LADIES' SALOON.
Ladies, and ladies' accompanied by gentlemen,
will be served in this spacious and elegant room,
with coffee, oysters, ices, and all the deicaces OF
CONFECTIONERY.
OF the purest and most elegant kind equal 10
any in the country, manufactured daily in the
establishment.
Entertainments Mt private dwellings furnished
as heretofore. (m) Nov 30-wSsim
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
II ..HoLLINGsHEAD, Agent for the

- sale by subscription, and who will in person
attend TO the delivery, the first of April Of Hon.
Thomas ii. Benton's great work, Thirty Years
View, by Senator of Thirty Years. would re-
quest those whom he may not see in person, and
who desire TO subscribe, TO address him. with
names and residence, through the City Post Office,
and they will receive the work when ready for de-
livery.
| am fully authorized to assure subscribers
that this work WILDE sold exclusively by subscrip-
ton and that the price will never be less than
So so per volume, in two volumes, and that il can
not be purchased OF booksellers,
Office Todd's Building, Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 6-3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
TNGLISH AND AMERICAN PICKLES
and English sauces, viz:

lI and English Sauces. viz:
Gherkins, Mixed, ChowChow Walnut, Picca-
lilly, Caullihower, English, of both Crosse, and
Blackwell's, Battey's expectation.
And Crosse and Blackwcrs celebrated Onion
Pickles, Mixed, Mangoes, Martinas. Onions,
Cauhower, Red Cabbage, American.
Van Benschoten and Wells Provost, New York
Lee N Perrins celebrated Worcestershire Sauce,
in qts., pints, and halfpints late Importation.
Also, John Bulls, Harvey, Reading, mdia-Soy
Essence of Anchovies and Lobsters.
Crosse and Backwell's, and Whybrows English
Mustard
Louis Freres French Mustard
English refined Table Salt, in jars.
SHEKELL 81 BAILEY,
Successors TO John b. Kibbey IL Coz
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
Dec l7--1wif TStar.l (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
lust RECEIVED FROM EUROPE A

lust RECEIVED FROM EUROPE A
q Case of French woven and Coutil Corsets,
which we offer as low corsets of the same
quality and fit be purchased in the United
States; also Black Silk Elastic Webbing, suitable
for ladies' bracelets.
Shoulder Braces of the most approved make;
Belts Bodices, and Corsets of every description,
for sale or made to order at WRIGHT'S Corset,
Trimming and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 18th and 18th
Dec H. cod 1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
DC,I EsTaTE AGENCY.-The Sub

II, scriber pays special attention TO the sale and
nnrchase Of Real Estate in this city or its vicinity.
Persons who wish 10 purchase or sell, will find II
TO their interest TO call on him He also, as here
iofore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip ;
negotiate loans, give prompt attention TO the COL
lection of debts, as well as the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or any Of the departments.
Ofice over Selden, Withers Il Co.'S bank, 10
whom he refers.
JAMES j. MILLER,
Dec q ---eodlm.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

We shall constantly keep on hand large and
well selected assortment of building lumber OF
every quality. Albany Pine, Poplar, Ash, and
Walnut always on hand. We will sell on as good
terms as the same article can be obtained else
where in the District.
Jan 5-3t j. b. WARD & BRO.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

OLE BULL IN ALEXANDRIA,
The citizens of Alexandria are respectfully in
formed that OLE BULLS Grand Concert will
come off on SATURDAY EVENING, January T.
Jan 5-d2t Fl
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Arrival of the Illinois.

VI TIC hAAhoiss
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The steamer Illinois, from
Aspnwall December 26, has arrived bringing pas
sengers from Australia, who left Melborne on Oc-
tober 20 She brings upwards of Sl,000,000 gold
on freight and S200000 in the hands Of passengers.
Her specie is consigned partially as follows
Adams az Co., S3I0,000; American Exchange
Bank, $780,, 900; Wells, Fargo & CO., 100000
The Isihmus railroad was finished within TWEEN
ty miles of Panama, and the company had com
menced operations at the latter place with nearly
four thousand hands.
The California State Agricultural Society met
al San Francisco December o.
The clipper ship Pathfinder sailed on the 9Th for
Hong Kong, with Mr. Gregg, Commissioner 10 the
Sandwich Islands, and Mr. keenan,, Consul to
Hong Kong.
The requisite subscriptions for the San Francis
co and San Jose railroad had been paid up and the
stockholders were TO meet on January I'd, to or
ganize.
The Illinois brings also the specie and passen-
gers of the ill-fated steamer Winfield Scott.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Va All the Germans arrested in Cincinnati
for the Benid riot, have been acquitted, the prose-
cu,on being unable to make out a case. Public
sympathy appears TO be with the Germans, and
the police denounced in no measured terms.
From the evidence at the trial, it would appear
that the conduct fthe police was outrageous and
unustifable
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

nLANK BOOks.--A Large stock In every
Is size and style of binding. adapted for private
and mercantile use, on sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Jan 4-a Stationery store, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
VIM. Fl. FAULKNER.
S. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov 6-eo1y. (m) opposite U. $. Hotel

TNGLISH JUVENILE BOOKS FOR
II Christmas.-'sA Laughter Book for Little
Folk" Picture Pleasure Book" Funny Lessons
for the Younger Branches g The Favorite Pic
tilre Book Grimm's Household Stories, Parry s
Present for 1854, and large assortment of other
Juvenile Books, in attractive lind ngs-with illus
trations, On sale at TAYLOR Il MAURYS,
Dec 20--3t Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
CO-PARTNERSH1P.
r HAVE ASSOCIATED with me UIys,

| Ii. Ward, for the purpose of carrying on the
Lumber business, under the name of j. B. Ware
& Bro. would request all persons indebted &c
me 10 call and settle Immediately.
JOHN b. WARD
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Sailing of the America.-NEw YORK, Jan.
4-The steamer America sailed to-day, with forty
passengers, and $4,000 in specie.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
nICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for

nICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for
III Holiday Presents, such as
Gold and silver head walking canes.
Gents superior travelling and dressing cases.
Fine porte monaes and purses.
Cologne in wicker and fancy glass bottles.
Lubin's best French extracts.
Scarts, cravats, ties, and stocks of new and ell
egant styles
Guina hen, chenille, and cashmere muffies.
Together with complete assortment of toilet
articles of the best quality, at
CHAS. II. LANES
Gents Furnishing establishments
Penn. avenue, near A street.
Dec 22-d2w.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED and rich

y Iy bound gift books, juvenile books, bibles,
Catholic and Episcopal prayer books, in the best
aud most beautiful ornamental binding.
Also, a splendid assortment of portfolios, port
monnaies, writing desks, albums, and every thing
in the fancy stationery line suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents, for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corr Al street
Dec 22-5tt and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

TTNHE APOCALYPSE UNVEILED
j The Day of Judgment, the Resurrection and
Millennium, presented in new light; the Repos-
session of Palestine by the Jews and their Con-
version to Christ as their Messiah, two volumes.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Jan 3 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Later from Texas.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 4-The steamer Louisiana
has arrived with Texas dates to the 29th. The
new governor had been inauguraled The Pacific
railroad bill had been signed by the governor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
shall apply to the CommIs.-

NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commis-
IN sioner of the General Land Office Of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act of Congress of
August 31st 1852, on Land Warrant, mo. 1881
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb 18th,
17s3, to John Hardyman, for his services
Lieutenant of the Virginia State Line, in the War
Of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

The price of admission has been fixed at 81.
Seats may be secured, without extra charge, at Mr.
Richard Daviss music store.
Doors open at q; concert commences at o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Empire City Ashore.

New York, Jam Sit is rumored that the
steamer Empire City, from Havana, is ashore at
RarnuRaf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

For Hats or Caps, call at HENDLEY'S, Sc
cond door east of the United States Hotel, Penn
syvania avenue where also may be be found
great variety of undcrshirs, drawers dress-shirts
gloves, hosiery, cravats, and other goods tor gen
tlemen.
For gracefulness, durability, and cheapness,
HENDLEY'S hats are not to be surpassed.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

News by Telegraph.--We e have just received,
by telegraph, the fact that GILMAN'S instamiane-
ous LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington, all
other preparations having died out Florida Re
publican.
For sale by T. d. GILMAN Chemist
Washington City
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Organization of the Legislature.-BosToN,
Jan. 3.-The legislature Of Massachusetts assem-
bled to-day Charles E. Cook was chosen presi.
dent of the senate and Otis p. Lord speaker ofthe
house.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Steam Line between Baltimore and Cuba.
There is movement on foot, in Baltimore, to es-
tablish line of steamships to ply between that
city and Cuba The Batimoreans have now three
separate steamship enterprises in embryo.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS! y!
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
W tied, being wholly manufactured by our arts-
ans and seamstresses, on the premises Of the pro-
prietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
Der Of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them 10
give him CALL feeling assured that they will on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case None but the most compe-
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
for the excelency and durability of the work.
A splendid assortment of Shirts Collars, Bo-
SONS, Cravats, Handkerchefs, Snspenders, &c,
constantly on hand.
VIM. Fl. FAULKNER.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Books Of the Concert called thu "American Concert
Guide Containing music Italian and English words for
the concert of the evening" also the Italian and Eng
sh words of the principal ballads songs arias
sung the most celebrated who have gven and
will give, concerts in the United States for sale at the
ticket Office and Mt the door.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

A Rencontre lately took place at Columbia
University between Mr.. Benjamin Handy, of Har-
rodsburg, KY, and Mr.. w. w. Thornton, of Shell
byville, ILL.,, in which the former was shot, and
aynirad.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

(. Destructive Fire at Albion, Michigan.-AI
BIoN jan 1.-The Albion College building took fir,
this morning while the students were at breakfast
and was totally destroyed. The contents wer.
mostly saved. Loss estimated al fifteen thousan.
dollars. No insurance.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

The Marine Railway at Ogdensburg will be
completed this month, and ready 10 haul out ves-
sels II has thirty feet of water at the end of the
docks, and fifty horse power engine. Nearly
100000 feet of timber was used in building the
instantly piers and docks. !.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
!. ..Gelegraphir
BY the House Line, expressly for the sentine
Latest by the Canada.

HALIFAX, Jan. Sit is stated positively that
Kossuth left London for Constantinople on De-
cemhnr o3d
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

yXTHALEY,s OMNIBUSES leave Alex
wv andria at 81 A. M and 81 +. NJ Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival OF the cars, AT ii
A. M, and 81 p. NJ
Office at Irving House, Washington, ID. c., and
at Entwstle's Drug store, King street, Aexan-
dria
I,,, 4
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
ANNIVERSARY BALL
OF THE
COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.

4
VNHE Executive Committee, appointed to
/ make the necessary arrangements, respect
fully make known TO the public that the contem-
plated Ball of the COLUMBIA TOPOGRAPHIC
CAL SOCIETY will take place at JACKSON
HALL, on MONDAY, the 9th OF January, 1854
Every arrangement will be made TO insure salts
faction.
Nsa. Tickets TWO Notwithstanding a
gentleman and ladies'.
MANAGERS.-(Biu Rosette)
A b Claxton, Abraham Cook James Charles,
James Chedal, Mclean, Barnard.
klopfer W Fitzgerald Dennison,
NJ Cation, VIM Marie, Curran,
J l. Smith, q w Morris, WA Kennedy
Mattingly, Halliday Bowling,
b Y wilkins, w Schober, Woodward
J Iarcomb, ] McQuilian, Seth Eliot,
J Jack AC Poole, ECDyer,
] II Sessford Kirby, j III Trenholm.
COMMITTEE ON INVITATION AND
RECEPTION.-(Iph Iphae RosetteD
James English Brown, Bowen,
i M Ju,iye j McIntyrc. j Cogswell
g Mcpherson q Rock cunningham,
Joel Brown, NJ Detweler, Robinson,
Glenroy, j T IIalleck, McQuggan,
q Whittngton, J b williamson Franzoni
COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENTS.
(Biue Rosette)
George Cochran, Thos w Howard,
Be Wright Jos Davis,
VIM Morcoe Thomas Rich.
FLOOR MANAGERS.--tR Red Rosette)
VIM Jones VIM Belt.
Ma Gentlemen wishing invitation cards sent
10 ladies' will forthwith hand their names, with re-
sidences TO member of the committee.
A
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06

Wreck Of the Stafordshire.-The packet
ship Stafordshire, Captain Richardson. from Liv-
erpoo, December 0, for Boston, struck the Blonde
Rock. south of Seal Island, on Friday morning,
December 80, at o'clock.
The first and second mates and seventeen sea
men reached Cape Sable.
The third mate, boatswain, and twelve others,
were picked up and landed at Shelburne, N. s.
Captain Richardson and the remainder, about
one hundred and eighty persons, dorm ia The
scyeok Immediately after striking.
The above information was received in this city
at noon yesterday in telegraphc despatch from
Halifax.
The Staffordshire was built by Mckay in June
1851 for Enoch Train and Co.'s line of Liverpool
and Boston packets. She was noble ship OF
1877 tons, and one Of the finest vessels of the line
The loss 10 the underwriters will be heavy.
This is the most awful Of the many disasters
which have resulted from the recent gale. A
more destructive storm has not been experienced
upon our coast for years
The Stafiordshire is insured for nearly 100000
two thirds ofwhich Is in different Offices in Boston
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Messrs. stilIman, Allen & CO., of the Move

Messrs. Stillman, Allen & CO., of the Novelty
Works, have built two oscillators, eighty FIVE inch
cylinder and eight feet stroke. for the New York
and Savannah steamships, Knoxville and Angus
ia. A side lever engine, eighty-fve inches dame
ter of cylinder, and eight feet stroke for the steam
er Nashville, of the Charleston line In progress,
an engine of one hundred and five inches dame
ter Of cylinder and twelve feet stroke, the largest
engine ever built) for the Bay State Steamboat
Company's steamer Metropolis. Beside the above,
three terryboats have been furnished from here
with inclined engines, on Copelands plan. A
beam engine was sent out TO Savannah during the
summer for the Seminole boat built there and
intended TO run in conjunction with the New York
Steam navigation Company's steamers.
Inv Y SIM