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Unpaid Letters.-We notice, by articles in our
exchange papers, that the recent law of Congress,
requiring the prepayment Of the postage on all
letters passing through the mails, is yet pro-
>pery understood by the people at large. Hun
dreds, thousands Of letters, not prepaid, remain
for the present, in the several post Offices, and
will ultimately be sent TO the dead-letter Office in
this city. In Washington, too, number has been
deposited, without compliance with the abso-
lutte requirement of advance postage
The writers will not know the cause OF the
expected replies not coming, while those 10 whom
they write will wait anxiously,' but in vain, for
their letters.
Ignorance of the law, il is said, excuses no man
but the ignorance in these postal cases will not
only prove inconvenient but annoying.
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Milk.-Ahhough the milk supplied to our ct
zens is generally good, yet we hear of complaints
whether well illfounded we cannot say, relative
TO the thinness and weakness Of the article. If
the milk is too rich and strong, in the opinion Of
the dealers, they should know that the purchasers
can, as well as themselves, dilute it with water
We are not badly treated, however, as the
people Of the city Of New York are, according 10
the papers; for not long since, four retailers Of
Orange county milk were arrested on the affidavit
Of person who saw them drive their carts up TO
a pump and ill their cans, a, the same time put.
ting in white powder.
We presume that there are but very few milk
dealers in this vicinity who resort TO the duting
process
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Balls.--Since last autumn, there have been
twenty or more public balls in this city. Two
took place last night, and several more are in
prospect. There have been mechanics balls,
fremen's balls, military balls, charity balls, club
balls, bachelors balls, and balls Of other descrip-
tons. Dancing is quite popular. The young and
the middle.aged principally share in those diver
sions, while here and there few grey heads " are
seen bobbing up and down to the sounds OF
music. They are not yet willing 10 forego the
pleasures Of The dance.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10

Mr.. Bonelli, Of Turin, is said to have in.
vented new electric telegraph, by which
trains in motion on railway are enabled to
communicate with each other at all rates Of We
locity, and, at the same time, with the tele.
graphic stations on the line; while the latter
are at the same time able to communicate with
the trains. 1t is added that NJ. Bonelli is in
possession of system Of telegraphc commu-
ncaton, by which wires are entirely dispensed
with
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n,RIAL OF MATT. Il. wARD.-Full and

i authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
on the occasion, and the Reply Of Alfred Allen,
Esq, Attorney for the Commonwealth
The Religion of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
Keyser Professor Of History in the University OF
Norway
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
Bookstore near OH ST.
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The Late Forgery.-ln stating, the other day,
that Col. Lewis l.. Taylor, who committed forgery,
by making unwarranlea use of the name OF the
Hon. Jefferson Davis for the purpose, was clerk
in the Third Auditors Office, we made mistake,
having at the .ime been misinformed. He was a
clerk in the Office OF the First Comptroller of the
Treasury. We, therefore, with pleasure, insert
The following communication dated the sixth in
slant, addressed 10 the editors of the Sentinel:
"GEHTLEMEN: To prevent mistakes, and appre-
tensions, the name is very common one, !
beg leave TO say that the individual in question
nerer clerk in the Third Auditors Office or
connected with il in any way, but was clerk in
the Office OF The First Comptroller of the Treasury.
There three persons Of tho name attached 10
the Third Auditors Office, 10 wit S. Ii. Taylor,
w. II. s. Tayor,jr and the undersigned. As an
act of justice, will be thankful il you will give
this an insertion.
81 am, very respectfully, your obedien, servant,
"W. H. S. TAYLOR
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HuBBEILs MAeic IMPRESSION PAPER. -We.reier
our readers 10 the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits Of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The chsspness should in.
duce ell TO give il Philadelphia Merchant
II il unsurpassed for neatncss and utility, and
should meet with the sale il richly deserves
Tribune.
April 3--lm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10

The Mother A writer beautifully remarks
that mans mother is the representative of his
Maker. Misfortune, and even crime, set up no
barriers between her and her son. While his
mother lives he has one friend on earth who will
not listen when he is sandered, who will not de.
sert him when he suffers, who will soothe him in
his sorrows, and speak to him of hope when he is
ready 10 despair Her affections know no ebbing
tide. They flow on from pure fountain, and
speak happiness through this vale of tears, and
csase only at tho ocean Of eternity.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10

Flour.-1hc inspections Of -four in Georgetown
for the quarter ending the thiity-hrst OF March
amounted to 81, sol barrels, ,l04 half barrels and
$50 barrels corn meal. Total 1922 barrels.
We learn that upward OF $4,000 barrels Of this
amount were inspected during the month Of
March
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! oUTHERN BooK.-Origin Of the Con-

GOUTHERN BOOk.-Origin Of the Con-
~ stituuon; Incorporation Of the General Gov
eminent by the States as national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty History of Copart-
nership Territories from the Virginia Deed 1854,
Public Lands Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin aud Cause OF Trouble be-
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy Of the
Republic; Legal mode of Redress pointed out; by
w b. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
ON sale at BISHOPS Periodical store,
No 2l6 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Wizards Hotel.
Jan 20-3t
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Riot i'm a Catholic Church.

New YORK, April "a riot took place at Ok.
ford, in this State, yesterday, in consequence of
an accommodated member being ordered out of
a Catholic Church by the priest. The services
were suspended, and general fight ensued, out
side of the church between the Catholics and
Pedestrians, without any serious result.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10

Peoples Theatre.-Miss Morant has con
clnded her engagement Of this popular place Of
resort. Her benefit on Saturday night, was in.
deed complimentary TO her character as an &c.
compshed actress; there being large and
fashionable auditory in attendance.
Another candidate for public favor appears 10.
night, as Mrs. Beverly, in the celebrated tragedy
of the Gamester." Mr.. ]. ii. Taylor plays the
part OF Mr.. Beverly The performances will con-
cludc with the farce Of The Mistaken Fathers"
heretofore known as Family Jars"--an old friend
with a new face.
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ON IndelibIy, Manifold Writing.
THIS Article is absolutely the best portable
Inkstand in the known world, for small
quantity folded and placed in the pocket consi-
tuies travelling lnksiand, which cannot be bro
ken. No pen is needed, for any stick sharpened
10 point writes equally az well as the best gold
pen in the universe. For drawing il is indispen-
sable. II is, indeed, the whole art Of Drawing and
Painiing-taught IN one lesson. Any leaf, plant,
or flower can be transferred 10 the pages OF an
album, with a minute and distinct resemblance OF
nature. With equal facility, pictures and en-
broidery patterns are taken, and have received
the highest eplogiums from the fair sex and, in
deed, a more tasteful present for lady could not
be produced.
This Magic Paper will also mark Linen or
other articles so as 10 remain perfectly indelibe'
All the washing in the world fails 10 bring il out
Any child can use il with perfect ease. With
this Magic Paper, likewise, one or four copies
Of every letter written can be secured without
any additional labor whatever, making IL the
cheapest and most convenient article extant. Ii
is used TO great advantage by reporters of the
public press, lelcgraphic operators, and hosts OF
others.
Each Package contains four different colors-
Black, Blue, Green, and Red, with full and printed
Instructions for all 10 USE and will last sufficiently
long TO obtain Five Hundred distinct Impression
Ii is put up in beautifully enamelled coored
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pretor attached. Each and every package war
ranted.
NJ Price So dozen; or five for one dollar
Single packages IS cents.
Address, post paid, A. HUBBELL,
No. l67 Broadway, New York.
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INTERESTING NEws.--we have iust

il received large assortment OF BOOTS aud
SHOES for ladies' misses, and children's wear
which offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 TO SO.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Chldrens Shoes we have every color and
style, from IS cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find
good assortment of shoes Tor children We can
answer all such querists TO their satisfaction If
they give us a call
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies, misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur.
chasing elsewhere, as we arc determined to sell.
s. G. MILLS & co.
Mar 1-3t No. 4S6 Seventh st.
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TAKE NOTICE,

L HAVE now on hand large assortment
il Of every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest price TO the very best quality used aud
having been for long time engaged in manufac.
turing and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions, therefore can with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve the sght of all
who need
Call at AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign Of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD
Feb IOrQanl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10

Sunday last was, indeed, beautiful, bright,
calm, pleasant day. Perhaps one more lovely
never gladdened humanity.
The anniversary OF the Saviour's resurrection
from the tomb was duly celebrated in our
churches but more especially by the Catholic and
episcopal denominations.
The city was remarkably quiet, and good order
prevailed throughout
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PER MOIsTENER, a new invention

DIAPER MOISTENER, a new invention
Il for moistening the leaves of a copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, and moistening the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes. II will be found an indis-
pensable article for every desk. II is perfectly
simple and cheap, and must come into general
use. Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR az MAURY,
Jan IS Booksellers, near 9th st.
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Gelsyraptir.


CHICAGO, April 9.--Suficieni returns have been
received 10 show that Wing State officers in Iowa
have been elected by larger majorities than those
of last August.
Cole (Whig) has been elected TO the Supreme
Bench in Wisconsin.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-10
lust RECEIVED AT TAYLOR q MAU

~ ry's Bookstore near 9th street.
The Plurality OF Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. d.
Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w
X Tweede, ID. d.
The Caiacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
J. Kip, d. ID.
Narrative Of Voyage 70 the Northwest Coast
Of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael new edition.
Vathck, by Beckford do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life OF Napoleon, by Haziftt, do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan.
Frank Leslie's Ladies Gazette OF Fashion for
Nav.
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CHE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

i just received.
Also Life and Sayings of Mrs Partington, and
others Of the Family, edited by b. p. Shellaber OF
the Boston Post.
bly, Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author OF the
Footprints of the Creator, &c
Woman's influence and Woman's Mission.
The Lady's Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice of Horsemanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, 10 enable every
Lady 10 ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 18th street and Penn avenue
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TINE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
to prosecute claims Of every dissertation be-
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government.
0ffce on l4th street, opposite Wizards Hotel
Sep 2e--tf BROWN a. WINTER
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ID ARTLETTs AMERICAN EXPLOR-

ID ARTLETT'S AMERICAN EXPLOR-
ID Ing Expedition.--Persona narrative ofe
plorations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, | v ]. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that pc
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository of
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. B. Thorpe, author
of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &c. illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn avenue and llth at
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WATCHES, JEWELRY. SILVER and
wv Plated Ware at Reduced Priccs.-In

anticipation OF the approaching dull season. we
offer our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches.
Rich Jewelry, Pure Siiverware, &c. AT greatly re-
duced rates.
Persons would do well 10 examine our assert
ment, which is by far the largest, most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered to oar customers.
NJ w. GAIT IL BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
Feb 21-Gtif
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CA RID.
To the Ladies' of Washington, Gsorgetoton, Alec
asidrta. &c.

HENRY WEIRMAN's ladies, misses, and
IL children's French shoes are sold by the I'M
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran d
Riggs Banking House, in his new building with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep cons!antly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gater walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers, DC, made TO order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what generally
known as /" slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, Just above Corcoran IL Riggs's
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IMPERIAL DICTIONARY, ENGLISH.

i chronological, and Scientific, adapted TO the
present state of literature, science, and art, on
the basis of Webster's English Dictionary, with
the addition of many thousand words and phrases
from the other standard dictionaries and encyclo-
pedias, and from numerous other sources, COM
prising all words purely English, and the prin-
cipal and most generally used technical and scien-
fc terms, together with their etymologies and
,heir pronunciation, according TO the best authori-
ties illustrated by upwards Of two thousand
cravings on wood, vols. imperial, Svo, London
edition.
Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn,
T. r. s.. author of the Sylvia" 10 which is sub
joined the Private Correspondence between King
Charles l. aud Sir Edward Nicholas, and between
Sir Edward Hyde, afterwards Earl of Clarendon,
and Sir Richard Browne, new edition in vol
umes, corrected, revised, and enlarged. London
edition.
The life Of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France,
consort of Henry w and Regent OF the Kingdom
under Louis XIII, by Miss Pardoe, London
edition.
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM corner OF 18th st. and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
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A Mistake I'VE always applaud an efficient
police officer, and, when any extraordinary case
of prompt performance of duty, connected with
the requirement Of the law, comes 10 our knowl-
edge, We take pleasure in giving il publicity.
Sometimes, however, tip-siaii may oversiep
the bounds, operated upon by..a commendabe de-
sire 10 fulfil his duty; and this was the case yes
terday morning. The bells sounded false alarm
OF fire. and of course, the ''machines were
hauled out. II should be here stated that cor
poration law forbids minors from running with
them. Seeing youthful looking person pulling
al the ropes, officer Martin, suspecting him 10 be
in his minority, promptly arrested him, and con-
Quoted him before Justice Morsell. On nvesti.
eating the case, it was proved that not only has
this prisoner arrived al manhood, but is the head
OF family Ii is almost needless TO say that, ON
this representation OF facts he was set al liberty.
Smarting under the indignIty which he had suf-
fered, he proceeded 10 obtain warrant against
the Officer for false arrest.
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EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,

LNERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY'S
IL Portfolio, second series.
Life in Abyssna, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by +. h. Ell.
lott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
ophilus Thompson, M. d., f. r. s.
Alone, by Marion Harland.
Theological Essays, two VOLS, by Thomas De
Quincy.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
J. w. Nystrom, C. E.
Chemistry of Common Lie, No. 2, by Johnston
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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NEM WORK RY HENRY ROGERS.

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
IA author Of the ECLIPSE of Faith" entitled A
Defence of the Eclipse of Faith by its author be-
ing rejoinder 10 Professor Newmans "Reply;"
and, in order 10 give the American public the
whole matter al glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply to the Eclipse of Faith, y
by F. w Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection Of Christi
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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FXCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

NXCELSIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS
~ in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. d.. of London Price ST. so
per annum.
Although nominay young Mems Magazine,
il will be main effort OF the conductors TO pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids 10 Improvements, which many Of them are
now so anxious to secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excelect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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MORE NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR d
QNl MAURYS.-Julia kavanaghs new novel,
Grace Lee paper IS cents cloth 81.
Life Of Sam Houston, wiihportrai; price 81 %
A Long Look Ahead, or the First Stroke and
the Last, by A. S. Roe price 81 %.
The Old Inn, or the Travellers Entertainment,
price 81.
The Summer Land Southern Story, by
Child of the Sun.
April 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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4 RUDIMENTARY AND PRACTICAL
n Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
pifed for the use of Juvenile students and anna
tours in architecture, painting, &C.; also adapted
for schools and private instructors, fourth edition,
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, artist I;
eighty-sx illustrations, rs cents.
lions, viz: l. General principles of construction;
.. Materials used in bnilding; g. Strength of ma
terals; A. Use of materials; 5. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with Ill
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author Of the Rail-
ways of Belgium, &c.
Elements of Mechanism, calculating the scien-
ti6c principles of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243 engrav-
ngs, by T. Baker, author of Railway Engineering,
&c.
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
R. FARNHAM, corner Of 18th street and Penn
svyania avenue.
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MEMOIRS OF THE COUNTESS OF
lNl Besssington.-The Literary Life and Cor.
respondence of the Countess of Blessington, by
r.. K. Madden, nj. r. ]. A., vols. Just published
and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
April 10 near Ninth street.
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USE THE MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER,
For Writing without Pen or Ink-Copy-
ing Leaves, Plants, Flowers, Pictures,
Patterns for Embroidery, Marking Lin
ON IndelibIy, Manifold Writing.
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4Oeal am Ders0mal.
Buslness Of One Pension onice.-We earn

Business Of the Pension Ofice.-We learn
that six thousand two hundred applications for
bounty land, under the act of March 3, 1900,
were received al that office yesterday; also, three
hundred and twenty four letters of inquiry
Never before, since the organization of the
office, have so many applications been received
there in one day.
II may be of interest to learn that Immediately
on the reception of packages and letters, they
are opened, and the contents noted, when they
are referred 10 the proper clerks. Each bounty
land claim is enveloped, separately, brieied, mum
bered, and acknowledged After this they are
handed TO the registering clerks, who enter IN
register the name of the applicant, the number OF
the application, the service, the name OF The
claimant his agent, the number of warrant
heretofore received, if any, and the date OF re-
ference 10 The Auditors or Adjulant Generals
Office. When returned from these Offices, the
claims are charged 10 the examiners, who inves-
tigate them, and if satisfactory, admit the same
When the plates shall be completed The claims
will be handed TO the certificate clerks, who VIII
issue the 'warranis and enclose them TO The par
ties interested.
Il IS learn, the intention of the officers TO
issue five hundred warrunts daily, when the
plates shall have been completed.
The Commissioner Of Pensions (Mr. Waldo is
an able and efficient officer, and thoroughly de-
voted 10 the important business, while his chief
clerk, s. Cole esq, who has the direct superln-
tendence Of the clerical force--about one hun
dred gentlemen-has proved himself TO be all that
could be required of him in the arduous but re-
sponsible duties of his station The Government
is fortunate in possessing such pu5llc officers.