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For the Sentinel
As the editors of the National Era are always
ready To compare free States with slave ones,
when they pick them out to suit their pur-
poses, | do not think il would be any harm for
me to ask few questions of them, as they think
they always prove that slavery is a curse to any
State that sanctions it,
1. Why is il, if slavery is curse to the State
OF Georgia, that her agricultural products are
greater in proportion to her inhabitants than
those OF the State Of Oho9
2. Why is it, if slavery is a drawback to the
progress Of State, that Georgia has more miles
of railroad constructed in proportion to the num-
Der OF her inhabitants than the State of Ohio has ?
B. Why is it, if free negroes so much better
off in every way than slaves are, that there is
free negro blind out of every. ......... 8T7
l g insane " .. 1850
while there is but
slave negro blind out Of eyery......... 2,645
g insane /" .lI, OIO
4. Why is il that the State debt Of Ohio is
,594, while that Of Georgia is only ST.
B29,O72.
If the editors of the Era will answer these few
questions, they will much oblige.
A Boy FROM THE SouTH.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

7 INTERESTING NEws.--we have just

Il received a large assortment Of BOOTS aud
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies Caters from 81 10 So
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally is Where can we find
good assortment OF shoes Tor children7 We can
answer all such querists TO their satisfaction if
they give call.
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style of boot or 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 aud examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined 10 sell.
s. G. MILLS 81 CO.,
Mar 1-3 No 4S6 Seventh 81
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

Rates of Living.-Our markets are well sup.
piled with all kinds of animal aud vegetable pro-
ducts pertaining the season. Many OF the
garden studs, such cabbages and egg plants,
are what may be called cheap, but these alone do
not add much fairness 10 the bones; nor can they
be depended upon constant food Though the
pasturage in this vicinity is good, butter com
mands from thiry-one 10 thirtyseven cents a
pound aud though hens as Plentiful and ac.
commodating as. ever, eggs are selling at from
twenty 10 twenty-five cents dozen. Hams from
fourteen 10 sixteen, and beef twelve and half
cents pound--a reduction Of about one.third in
the price OF the latter article within the past
month. Irish potatoes can be obtained for seven.
ty.fve cents bushel, and sweet are double that
price. Peaches from twelve and half 10 thirty
seven and half cents peck according TO
quality. Apples from twelve 10 sixteen cents
peck; the crops promising 10 be good Notwilh-
standing the abundant, unprecedeniedly large
yield Of wheat everywhere, -four cmphatcally
continues " firm The prices seem 10 be per-
manently established The best family is selling
by retail, at twelve dollars and hall barrel!
The spectators continue 10 control the market,
alas for the millions of consumers
Living, on average, is little cheaper than il
was last spring, but The reduction is scarcely per.
ceptibe; and this is a fact very well known 10
housekeepers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06
TO LOVERS OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE

THE Advertiser, a Frenchman and grad
IL uale Of the Polytechnic School OF Paris, re-
specially offers his services as a teacher Of his
native tongue 10 Schools, Classes aud Private
Pupils of his city and vicInity The system he
follows 10 facilitate the acquisition Of the French
Language, unites in due proportion theory and
practice; by which are avoided the difficulties the
student often meets with N pursuing one OF the
many theoretical grammars, not sufficiently show
ing the idiomaucal part Of the language, or prac.
teal one, in which the necessary grammatical
rules, if not entirely, AT east far 100 much, are
neglected, In following these theoretical gram
mars, the student must have experienced that
after having devoted long time 10 The mere me-
morlzing of sentences, he find himself in posses
sion OF number of set phrases, valuable il is
true, but from which, destitute of landmarks, the
slightest deviation must lead him into unknown
regions,
The advertiser feels confident in the assertion
that the pupil, in adopting his method, may, with
little effort, after course of forty eight lessons
understand and speak the French, and find the as
sistance OF teacher not necessary in the further
prosecution OF the studies OF that language.
Instruction in Pencil Drawing, Pastel Painting,
and Penmansbip, can also lie had from the adver
tIser.
References in success in TRACKING, etc, etc, will
be given.
Address vIcroR EvRARD, City Post Office, Wash
ington. May Eft
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Hoops.-lt is doubtless already known 10 the
fair sex Of this city that hoped skirts are ''a
the rage" in New York and Philadelphia. A lady,
old and young have adopted them every one
appearing to be delighted with the revival Of
this old fashion II may be matter Of interest
TO learn that the extra fxings' cost about three
dollars, when obtained from a professional
mod'ste We merely allude to this subject as an
event ofthe day. and wihouta design of interfering
with matters 10 which we have no direct con.
Germ.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
n UILTED BOTTOM and PATENTLEA-
TOMN ii. BUTHMANN. Importer ana

TOHN ii. BUTHMANN. Importer and
- Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, 10 say
200 cases Of Red and White Wine, consisting of
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margaux, Chateau,
Leoville, Margaux Medoc, ST. Julien, ST. Estephe,
Haul Sauternes, &c.
25 hoesheads of Claret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
25 cases ST. Peray sparkling
rs cases of Rhine Wines. some OF i, of very
high grade
Likewise Sparkling MoselIe
N. B-From Bordeaux small cask of extra
superior Cognac, $50 per gallon.
June Stiff
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

An Irish servant Girl recently got married in
this city, but Il was soon after ascerained that she
had stolen gold chain and pencil from her employer
with which TO ornament her person for the bridal!
Perhaps, T. she shall be arrested plea will be en-.
tered that she only borrowed them for the interest
ing occasion. To say the least, ii was poor be.
ginning of the matrimonial life.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

Relief.-Six of the seven ward committees re.
Gently appointed by the Merchants Exchange,
met on Tuesday night, and have reported that the
amount OF their collections for the relief Of the
sufferers by yellow fever at pous,n b and Nor
folk is Sl393. The aggregate, il supposed,
will reach $780, which, with the sums hereto
fore contributed for that purpose, make total OF
about SIS, 500
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS BROO X Il from Phila delpha, will
lyl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies, on Monday, September 10th,
1855, al No. 1873, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 10Th street Miss BhOOhE
will be assisted by the most competent Proies-
sors in every department
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as resident governess, and every means VIII De
used TO accomplish her pupils IN that language
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
My friend, Miss Brooke, is most estimable
lady, Of great intelligence, whose CIVILIZATIONS as
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her 10 high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER .
Miss Brooke is well known TO me as lady
who is entirely capable Of conducting successfully
the education of young ladies', and in every way
worthy OF the patronage OF parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE"
REFERENCES:
The Right Rev. ALoNZo POTTER, d. d.,
LII. D.,
Right Rev C. w. DoANE, d. D., Ii. D.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Professor JOSEPH HENRY. sec'y Of Smith
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON Washington, d. G.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN S. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL p. M General
Hon ELLIS LEWIS. Chief Justice OF the ,,
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
of the S. Court of Penna
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c.. N Jersey
Lieut. M. F. MAURY, LII. d., U. ). Observa-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had at the
principal Book Stores, of Miss Brooke, No.
1873 Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3lawlm.
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The Fauquier white sulphur Springs, Va.
A RE now open for the reception of Com

IA pany, and in far more attractive condition
Than they ever have been.
a gross misrepresentation against them having
been published in the Petersburg lnlelligencer
and Baltimore Sun, to the effect that they were
closed for the season, is now traced TO an ire
sponsible source unworthy of notice II is pro-
per TO state al there is shadow Of founda ton
for II, and the subscriber trusts that he will
be made the victim OF such malignity; and that
the respectable journals which have given cur
rency 10 the rumor by transferring II TO their
columns, will disabuse the public mind through
the same medium ALEX. BAKER.
Inlu LIE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

Weekly Journal Published at Wash
fngton City.

rfNHE undersigned propose TO commence
Il about the first oil June next, IN the City of
Washington, the publication of weekly news
paper, 10 be calledsthe SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among The people ofthe United
States. Its columns will contain full digest OF
the news oi the day, foreign and domestic; n
weekly review Of finance and the markets; a
synopsis Of the proceedings OF Congress during
its session; tables of election returns the mpor-
tant political action of State Legislatures, and of
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative TO
the operations of the Executive Departments, TO-
gether with a weekly list of new patents, will be
found in lis columns large portion OF its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original,
and selected. Its location at the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always TO
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiter 10 every
house in the Union, and il will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position of partizan
paper nor will Il owe any allegiance TO men but
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
OF political economy, and upon our system Of gov
ernment il will disseminate aud promulgate them
as occasion may require-always keep carefully
in view the interests of the country, growing out
of foreign as we'll domestic affairs
The SPECTATOR will be printed in auarto FORM
on Booa PaPcI anu ne" yPe' eaCh humoer con
tanning eight pages OF matter. making volume
annually of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index TO its con.
tents, thus making IT a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, at So per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed TO the undersigned at
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. +. HARVEY & CO.
WASHINGTON Cry April g. 1855
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GlENWOOD CEMETERY.

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank
TINHIs CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan
1 of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north of the Capitol North Capt.
tol street, leading directly TO the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropratag this ground for ever TO burial
purposes, making fee title TO the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise which is Of vast importance to those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes to sell IT, and throw the dead
promiscuousy into large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given 10
the ground.
~ i. Office hours from 10 m, 10 10 IN, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
a Map OF the Grounds, aud all other information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James T. Harry,
40, 18th street, or ony other undertaken, will be
promptly attended 10. June 19-ly
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

The Funeral of Judge Cranch took place
on Tuesday afternoon. The religious services
were conducted by the Rev William Furness, Of
the Unitarian Church, Philadelphia. The remains
were deposited in the family vault al the Con.
gressonal Cemetery. Among the large number
Of persons in attendance, were the President and
the United States Attorney General, the Bench
and the Bar of the Sc { the District
OF Columbia, and the upicipal A horities
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

Merited ISuiogy.-On Monday, when James
M. Carlisle esq, to second the resolutions
reported by committee Of the Washington bar,
in testimony Vi respect To the memory Of The late
Judge Cranch, he said that IN of the notes 10 a
book of decisions by that distinguished Juris,
there appears a sentence, marked in quotations,
10 this effect: Every stammerer who rises at
the bar with authorities in point aud with clear
knowledge Of the question, j more 10 be attended
TO than il he speak with The eloqueRce of a
Demosthenes or a Cicero This, Mr.. Carlisle
said more than all else. loslered whatever OF
talent he possessed, when irsl, as 'stapmerer
at the bar, he formed the exalted opinion which
he entertained for that pure and upright Judge,
and encouraged him 10 persevere in the pursuit
of his profession. If called upon pronounce
eulogy this of itself would be sufficient 10 win all
hearts.
Judge Cranch, he further remarked, was an
earnest and constant student of Holy Writ. His
Bible dying on the bench) bears marks of his own
pen, every page from Genesis 10 Revelation.
He a judge after the order of Hale and it
might be said of him, as far as one man could
remark of another, day after day, for more than
half century, he took his place on the judgement
seat, "void Of offence toward God and man.
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CAPoN SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.

TIME MOUNTAIN HOUSE, al thus well es-
Il iabished aud popular Watering Place, will
be opened on the Goth of June.
The from Baltimore arrive at Winchester
daily at u o'clock, p IN. Two lines OF stages,
owned by different propretors, afording travellers
the advantages OF active CON petition, leave Win
chester at 3, p m, and arrive Capon at 50 p.
A train leaves Alexandra, daily at It, a. m,
and arrives at Sirasburg on the Manassas road
at 1t a. m. A fine stage line. owned by the en-
terprsing firm of Parish u Co, leaves Strasburg
on the arrival OF the cars aud reaches Capon at
Al p Passengers leaving Baltimore at AT a. m.
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat at Alexandra, and can breakfast on
the boat. The connection with Baltimore by this
route certain, and the trip pleasant and expedi-
tious.
Board per day So; Week Sl2; Month, $40;
Children and colored servants half price.
L. l.. BLACKMORE,
ne TT THOMAS B. P. INGRAM
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
II OBERT j. WALKER q LOUIS JANIN

III have formed a co partnership under the firm
of " WALKER * JANIN,' for the management and
argument of cases IN the Supreme Court of the
United States, and before the Court Of Claims at
Washington city.
Address; Washington, d. 9.
Nav lO-3meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06
R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
"IBBARD,S Wild Cherry fsitters Is the

I'LL best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
doie for Dyspepsia we have ever found. Ii is the
best Strengthening Bitlers for all who deb-
tated by sickness whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or oyerworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgatve in
the world. Il is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature. and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially TO females. Try il
and become convinced; our word for H. you will
not regret il.
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD & WHEELER, 50
Spruce street, New York; and GrBBs, corner of
5th and l. streets; A. BAssETT, POS ID street; and
L. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue Washing
ton, d. G.; and by dealers and druggists gener
ally July l0-3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

KAHsAs.-The Legislature of this Territory,
in arranging the machinery of popular elections,
has established the pipa poce system Of voting,
and allowed but precinct in each county.
One ofthese counties is said to be as large as the
whole State of Kentucky.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06
4Oeal ann pfrsonal.

Committee Of Citizens Of Norfolk and
Portsmouth arrived in Washington on Tuesday, TO
make known 10 the President The objects and de-
sires OF the meeting held in Hampton on the third
instant
The committee readily obtained an interview
with the President, and through their Chairman,
the Rev John Z. McCabe, presented statement
OF facts relative 10 the deep distress now preva-
lent in Norfolk and Portsmouth, and asked for
such relief 10 The premises as could be afforded
by the Government.
Ia response, the President expressed his heart.
felt sympathy for The sufferers, and stated that
the subject had caused him much anxious consid-
Grafton, aud induced him 10 shorten his wish 10
Virginia, and 10 hasten his return Washington,
INDUCING the hope that mode of relief
might be offered by the intervention Of the Gene
raj Government He assured the committee that
he should 90 operate with them in any legitimate
action upon which they might determine.
On Tuesday evening there was meeting OF
President had unreserved conversation with
the committee, in whirhfhe praelicabilily OF va
rous plans was discussed.
Yesterday morning the result of the Cabinet de-
alterations was reported TO the committee, 10 The
effect, that the commandanI at Gospor will be
authorized TO close the navy yard al that place,
snoud he deem such course expedlent, and
that twenty days or months pay in advance be
given 10 the workmen who have families in order
TO enable them 10 remove. Also orders u be
issued 10 The commandments OF other navy yards,
10 give employment 10 all the workmen from The
Gosport yard who may apply, and whose services
may be needed
The Of the Notifications al Fort Monroe,
10 which The inhabitants Of Norfolk and Ports.
mouth might flee was, however, not granted, a.
requested by The committee; for The reason that
eight or ten days must elapse before the thousand
more persons, now there, including troops and
their iamilies could be removed; ard, in addition,
there was place 10 which the Government
could transport them This view Of the question
we learn, satisfied the committee
Before The committee separated from the Pre-.
sideni, yesterday morning, he placed in their
hands 1915, contributed by himself and members
Of The cabinet; with assurance that additional
aid shall be granted, should circumstances re-
qnire II.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-06

Mrs. JAMESON's NEW BOOk.-A
lNl commonplace book Of Thoughts, Memo
ries and Fancies original and selected, by Mrs
Jameson. Price 70 cents.
Leaves from Family Journal, from the French
OF Emile Souvestre, author of ''the Attic Philo
sopher in Paris" Paper, 80 cents; cloth, IS
cents.
Theory and Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors, illustrated by series Of ~ designs
colored diagrams OF numerous wood cuts, with
two extra plates Of simultaneous contracts, by
George Barnard Price S..
just received at
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
June near 9th 81.
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HISTORY oEGREECE I,Istnrr .,

IA Greece, from the earliest times 10 the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History Of Literature and Art. BY VIM. Smith,
LII ID, editor Of the Dictionaries Of Greek and
Roman Antiquities Biography and Mythology
and Geography" With notes, aud a continuation
TO the present time. BY G. O. FELTON,, LID.
Eliot Professor of Greek Literature IL Harvard
University.
The above work is intended principally for schools
Of the higher classes Just received and for sale
the Bookstore of r. FARNHAM, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue aud lth street. Aug u.
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NOR SALE, until thirty years of age, n
Il smart, active, healthy, servant girl, aged IL
years and months. She has been well trained
TO house work, and is a good seamstress. Sold
because her owner is opposed TO holding slaves.
Restricted 10 the District.
Sept 1-3t
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DIANOs, PIANOsLWe have now IN

NOS, PIANOS!-We have now Ia
II store the largest and most reliable stock Of
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly
nowned manufactures OF Halet, Davis II Co.,
Boston; Bacon 81 Raven, New York; and Knahe
Cache u Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 10 $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exh
btion at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Volins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, DC.
Remember at the Piano, Music Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS.
SOC Penn avenue near 10th street
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REMOVAL OF JuDGEs.-The Legislature Of
Kansas has before it resolution declaring the re-
moval of Judge Elmore by President Pierce to be
violation of law, and that it is the imperative
duty of the Legislature of the Territory to resist
it as fragrant usurpation of power. This reso-
luton passed the council.
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r ETTERS TO THE PEOPLE ON
IL Health and Happiness, by Catherine E.
Beecher, Paper 37l cents cloth, so cents
History ofthe Council Of Trent, from the French,
by John McClintock d. ID. Price 81.
Harpers' Picture Books for the Nursery, by
Jacob Abbott, in three volumes, each complete
in Itself Price so cents each.
New volumes of Harpers' Story Books Price 81.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Aug 10 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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NEW EDITION or DICkENS'S Com
IN plete Works.-Ths complete Works Of
Charles Dickins in FIVE volumes; price ST so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs Emma d. l.. N. Southworth paper 81,
bound 81 %.
The Pickwick Papers, complete, so cents
Just published, and tor sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
May29 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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~ Dr. Registers barn, in Henrico county,
Va, was destroyed by fire on Monday, with forty
barrels of corn. Loss 81 900.