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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
RECOMMENDATIONS

U. S. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, VA,
January 20, 1854.
To C. E. Detmold President N. =. Zinc Co., ~ y
Sir: A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years.
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
lions for the preservation of timber, have led me
TO the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint manuiacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
| am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject 10 the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, al
Washington, and shall send with it a complete Sc
ries of specimens of wood anG metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike ,r an entire
season, in salt wafer, opposite this IVY yard all
of which Illustrates, in the moststr. Sicg manner
the invaluable qualities and decideas iperority OF
your White Zinc Paint over ALI. er kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes
You at liberty 10 give full puo, city TO the
above stated facts, which are of too much impor-
tance 10 be kept from the naval and commercial
world. ] am, respectfully, your obedent servant
IAMES JARVIS
Inspector U. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
1,HE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan

for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of S5 80 will be entitled 10
|. An impression Of Plate, by J. T. Wilmore,
A. r.. A., from the original picture, by J.J. Chalon,
II. A., "a Water Party"
II. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byrons
poem Of" Child Haroldc !" and
ILL., The chance of obtaining one Of the Prizes
10 be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The righ, 10 select for himself q valuable work
Of art from one Of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by T. Thorneycreft.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re.
lief by r.. Jefferson of The entry oi the Duke Oh
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuetles in porcelain or paran. :,
Proof impressions OF large lithograph, by 4, II
Maguirc, after the original picture by w. 7. Firth,
II. A., The Three Bows" from Mollcres Bour-
geos Gsntilhomme.'
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Mcssrs
TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
MisfeIIanenMs.
ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ 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
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
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
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES. t
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of tie Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President of the Board Of Conn
mon Council.
Gen. John M McCalla, attorney at Law.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
MAGAZINE for September is

HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
i'll magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SnLLrNeToNs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Lcslic's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knckerbocker Magazine for September.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham Magazine, and
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
MtsrslIa
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yIyUIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl


guyUIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
persons. /,
The Mausoleum has capacity for q hundred
bodies in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporators is one OF equality
n regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (aithough they usually bring
premum making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oAiceis established in the city Of Wash
ing,on, applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing OF the build
ing on entering the Cemetery
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. ,
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-Sm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
| RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenil

A and other BooI,s.--sldds and Ends rom an
old Drawer, by Wcrdna Retnyu, M ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Cllarade Dramas, for the drawing room, by Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Lltera-
tnre by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenott.
Heir OF Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs Newton Cros-
and. t
Dashwood Priary, or Mortmer's College Life
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management by Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DIR. Heinrich
viii; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. ID. ofthe United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Maync Reid.
On Sale at TAYOh " MAOhlo
Ton u bookstore near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
TyO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS To COL


i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond with ample security, was given a. June
court, 10Th June l intend TO devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore,
| am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
lectons from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjusiifed will attend TO the collec-
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
II any reference swanting, would refer 10 the
clerks OF my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid
Claims out OF the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; viii col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested IT, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which il the claim is made the defendant has
always TO pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-lm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL u. s.
MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr 7-eolm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,
DeUoted 10 City Affairs, Education, LiteratNrr,
and General Intelligence
gIyHE Ninth Volume of this paper being

Depotcd 10 Citv Affairs, Education, LiterafRrr,
and General Intelligence
rJNHE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits o
continuance Of the same and such additional sRy-
poyt as will enable him 10 continue his paper, rs
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which il is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 date. Suffice il TO say,
that while the original plan of his paper will be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions OF duty and propriety, TO
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on q proscriptve and
exclusive basis What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be Judged OF by what he has already
written and published in the columns of this jour.
nal. To his friends and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quatc encouragement
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress
The paper and business card, per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card, az paid in
advance or within enc month from date
OF subscription). ...................... l 90
The paper without business card Il not paid
within one month from date OF subscrip.
ton. ..............s........ w
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will he
charged for the whole year
No paper discontinued until all arrearagcs arc
paid, except at the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment 81 arrears,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
nREsERVEs, JAMS, JELLIEs, AND
n hlns al lad r. Viz

hKESERV ES, JNWS. JCbIEEs5s NND
Marmaladc, &c., viz:
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, Blackberries
Strawberries and Raspberrics, and Pine
Apple Preserves.
Rlack Currant Jccs, in half and one-pound
Jars.
Red Currant Jelies, in half pint and quart
lara.
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marmalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermcucally
sealed, Jeles.
Pine Apple Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jellies, &c, are Of the best
quality, put up 10 our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w
IN GAIT g. BRO will opon this day magnf
cent assortment OF Watches, Jewehy. Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention olpurchasers.
M w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

HNDER GARMENTS just received
u have just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, &c, which am now prepared 10 dispose OF
al the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
Seq 20 Penn. avenue, near Al ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
nAPER MoIsTENER..-AN New Inven-

ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisien-
ing the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. IL VIII be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come IN
10 general use
The following are a few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MorsTENER.--A new and very neat use
ful invention for moisiening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the disagree
able method OF moistening stamps, &c, with the
tongue. Ii is a patent article, vary simple and
cheap and will be universally adopted as soon as
II is seen.-BoStom Transcript Sept. 1854.
PApER MoIsTENER-A new invention Tor mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets In O
copyinq book counting bank bills, &c. The
common way Of mo stening stamps with The
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient
also the usual way OF wetting sheets IN copying
hook, by using brush which has 10 be dipped IN
water, is inconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
Tor copying letters This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. IL is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use boston Posf,
Spt., 1851.
PAPER MofsTEYER.-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivancc for moistenng postage
stamps and envelopes and for wcttng sheets in
i copying book, &c II costs but little, and viii
save the tongue good deal OF unpleasant work.
Boston TropeLer, Sept, 1851.
Agent for Washington, -
Jan. II Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--tf EMANUEL u. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
MisfeIIanf0us.
SHIRTS. sHIRTsM sHIRTsM

SHIRTS! SHIRTSg! SHIKISH'
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
(L tied, being wholly manufactured by our arts
ans and seamslresses, on the premises OF the pro
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite tie 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 TO
give him call, feeling assured that they viii, 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
anee for the excellcncy and durability of the work
A splendid assortment Of Shirts, Collars, Bo
SONS, 'Cravats, Handkerchefs, Suspenders, &c.,
constantly on hand.
VIM. H. FAULKNER,
s. side Pa avenue, bet. and Al streets,
Nov e-eo1y. (in) opposite U. 5. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor TO

TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor 60
Il announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varetyD they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles of" veuu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaes.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for a combination of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable 10 the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
r1O SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

il the House of Representatives.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as n
parliamentary legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 devote them to the service
OF any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
lournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent 10 the character Of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and will
perform Il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO p b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of A street and Missouri avenue will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

GHIRTS MADE TO ORDER.-STEVENS
y Browns Hotel, is prepared TO make Shirts TO
measure, and warrants them in all cases 10 ft.
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec Stiff Saesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

r AND FOR SALE.-The Subscriber will
j A dispose OF thirty acres Of land, being part ofhs
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near tho Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water.works. II is an excellent
piece Of land, and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply to the undersigned, or 10 his overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM r. SCOTT,
Sept l7-tf On II between 10Th and Goth sts
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

TNRAVELING and Packing Trunks Of
all qualities,--A large variety constantly on
hand and for salc cheap by
WALL & STEVENS,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
"HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
wv and Slippers. Just received general a
sortment Of the above; workmanship and matera
Of the best.
Also an elegant supply of Toilet Slippers, EN-
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and Vel
vet. GEO BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
FEMALE EDUCATION.
n FRS n w. YOJJNG Sk MISS ". TOWN


MRS. II. w. YOUNG & MISS ". TOWN
Nl respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive Mt their
rooms, on the corner Of 10th and X streets north.
on Monday the 18th instant, n limited number OF
young ladies' who may desire TO pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches OF female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
practical Il is based upon an experience Of many
years in conducting the education OF young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline OF the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months .."............... $50
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and Instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sent 6--3tawtlSth
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16

UTORK, or Plenty to do and Hours to
wv Do Il, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
IS cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition Of the 103d Psalm, by
Rev. John Stevenson, IS cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror of Maidenhood, by T
Binncy, SO cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Amicus, en-
cravings, So cents.
GRAY M BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.


THIS is to give notice that the following
Il original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz
No. 662 for 100 acres, issued in the name of DAME
Thomas
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Cole;
No. 2,779 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dun,
can Brown;
No. 6iS for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Thoss
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that shall make appca-
tion TO the Land Office for the issue of scrip on
duplicates of said warrants, under the provisions
Of the act ofthe 3lst August, 1852.
Ga A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant!
Tan I0-2u1au, sf5
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
80 SIGN OF THE SHIRT,

S. side Pa. avenue, bet. 8 and Al streets,
Nov c-eo1y. um) opposite U. s. Hotel
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-01

full perfection, they are cured entirely in
the shade. Judging from analogy, and
aside from experience, we should be in fat
vor OF cutting most kinds of grass just at
the time the blossoms are falling. In re-
gard to Timothy, which constitutes the
principal grass for hay grown in the valley
OF the Ohio, il has been found, from prsct-
cal experience, that the most proper period
for cutting this grass, is while the seeds are
soft, and just before they are fully ripe.
Curing Hdy.-Where it is practicable, it
Is always best to cure hay in the cock. 1t
retains more of its juices, and is more sweet.
fragrant, and Of better color than when
cured in the ordinary way. II should re-.
main in the swath until it 10 wilted and the
external moisture entirely expelled, when it
should be turned and allowed to remain for
few hours, and then raked and cooked in
the evening before the dew begins to fall.
In this way, it will undergo a sweating,
which will facilitate the curing and Improve
and soften the quality Of the hay, and when
1t has undergone slight sweat, il is much
less liable to ferment and injure in the stack.
Ii the weather is favorable, after twenty
four or forty-eight hours, the cocks should
be turned aid the hay lightly shaken out
aud remain short time, when il will be in
a more soft and better condition to stack
than if made entirely in the sun. Time is
even gained by this method of curing, as
the hay dries much more readily when il
has been slightly weetened.-L louisville
journal.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-01
Meanness does not Paw.

There Is no greater mistake that bust.
ness man can make, than 10 be mean in his
business. Always taking the half cent for
the dollars he has made and is making. Such
policy is very much like the farmer who
sows three Pecks of seed where he ought
to nave sown five, and as recompense for
the meanness of his s0ul, only gets ten
where he ought to have got fifteen bushels
OF grain. Everybody has heard of the pro-
verb OF penny wise and pound foolish -
A liberal expenditure in the way of business
Is always sure to be capit1l Investment
There are people in the world who are short
sighted enough TO believe their interests
can be best promoted by grasping and cling~
ing to all they can get, and never letting 4
cent slip through their fingers. As gene,
raj thing il will be found, other things being
equal, he who is most liberal Is the most sues
cessful In business. OF course we do not
mean 1t to be Inferred That n man should be
Prodigai in his expenditures but that he
should show to his customers, IL he is a
trader, or those whom he may be doing apy
kind ofbusihess with, thst, in all his tpanss
actions, rs we'll rs social relations, he nc>
knowleges tho everlasting fact that there
can DO no permanent prosperity in n cons
nunity where benefits are not reciprocal.
Hunts Merchants Magazine.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-01
More Questions,

We may be inquisitive; but if so, we can't
help it. There are certain things we want
Information about, and nobody will enlight-
en- us. We must repeat our request that
some Know Nothing. press or speaker will
so far take pity on our ignorance as to an
swer.
]. That man has been elected to National
office by the Know-Nothings at the North,
who is not an Abolitonist?
Cd. What State, County or District Conn
ell North has endorsed the Philadelphia
Platform!
III course these Immediately pure south
ern men, who shrink from n Northern party
comprising Douglas, Cass Buchanan and
Shields, because it is not true enough to the
South, would not associate with another
party which cannot show single public
man not an Abolitionist, nor single Con-
vcntion not Anti.Southern. But, as we are
not ignorant Of the particulars, we again
crave reply to our certainly not offensive
nor impertincnt questions.
Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser.