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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-03

Crowds we're attracted to the Mayors Office
yesterday, as well by the public notification Ct
the fact, as by the open parade Of .forty-onc
frail specimens Of the weaker sex through the
streets Of our city, from the Eighth and Four
teenth wards accompanied by the police ard
captains of those stations, who arrested tie
parties pursuant to the instructions issued by
the Mayor on Tuesday.
An expectant crowd awaited their arrival.
Some who are habitually and constitutional'y
prone to feast their morbid appetite by wi
Messing and gloating over scenes of depravitv,
and the worst phases of human character, wei
prominent and anxious spectators of this nov,l
exhibition. Others who either having share d
in the profits or pleasures Of the guilty ones,
we're from personal considerations BY no means
Indifferent lockers on. Others, too, there were,
who witnessed that scene with poignant regret,
who in their inmost souls lamented the fate
those poor erring creatures, and breathed forth
silent but earnest prayer that this step toward
outward reform might lead also to the recama-
ton of the wretchei beings against whom this
crusade is commenced,
Forty-0ne females were brought before JUS
tice Osborne by Captains Turnbull and Kiss-
ner and their respective officers. From IL Q
Eighth ward, fifteen entered the Office in sin
gle file, headed by Captain Turnbull, who was
in n short time followed by Captain hissner,
of the Fourteenth ward, with a retinue &C
twenty-six. The ages of the parties arrested
varied from sixteen to forty; most Of them
we're quite young, and were natives Of the
United States, England, Ireland and Germany,
respectively. Their appearance was as diver
si6ed as their number, and comported with
the idea generally entertained Of such charac-
ters. Many of them, habituated by a course Of
proaigacy and exposure to such scene as
was enacted yesterday, met it unblushingly, ard
inwardly laughed at the futile attempt about
to be made to effect their reformation. MANY,
who, though not novices in the ways Of evil,
and had yet left them some sparks Of woman's
birthright, felt their egradation--bewaied il,
and promised amendment; but who was to
take the poor Magdalenes by the hand2-wbo
undertake the task of exciting within them a
horror Of their guilty career, and hold out hopes
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Washingtnn Sentinel.
The Paris NIorgue.

Every one has heard of the Morgue, the
place to which the bodies of unknown persons
found dead are brought for recognition.
often pass ii on my way to the Hotel Dieu, near
which it is, and scarcely ever without seeing
some corpse stretched there in the grim ghast
ness of violent death, and surrounded by
crowds OF eager and curious observers. 1t is
small building, containing room with glazed
doors, through which are visible half dozen
platforms for the reception of bodies. The rows
nearest the wall have each fasset to let cold
water trickle over the corpse and keep it longer
from decomposition. Some Of the persons
brought there are the victims of suicide, Others
of murder, and in the case Of the latter the
object Of the display is to obtain clue to the
criminal. A curious instance of the care and
perseverance with which the police will track
the murderer has jnst transpred. man who
was found dead in the street on the 2lst ult.,
with marks of violence upon him, lay at the
Morgue for q week without recognition. A
physician, in the presence OF two judicial func-
tionaries, then made the autopsy, and ascer-
tanned the cause of death. Before burying the
body, and with view to further enquiries,
wax east was taken of the head, and furnished
with the identical hair of the murdered man,
and this, with few slight clues, has at last
enabled the police to lay hands on the probable
perpetrator OF the deed.
All around the walls are hung various arti-
ces of clothing taken from the bodies. Among
the rest is q very genteel mantilla, obtained
under these circumstances. A young GIRL
handsomely dressed, was noticed the other
morning running rapidly across one of the
bridges. On reaching the middle, she sudeen-
~ stopped, stood for moment, as if deliberat-
ing, and then plunged into the river. The
swift current soon bore her out of sight, and
all that was recovered was the mantilla, which
accidently became detached. 1t was probably
Hoods touching story over again; deception,
shame, disgust, remorse, closed--as / charita-
bly, believe in all cases of suicide with insanity.
1t is far from strange that in a city of million
inhabitants, especially so impulsive both by
nature and education there should be SO many
suicides think the theatres, with their false
coloring of life, the Casinos, the balls, and the
meretricious novels that flood France, have
much to answer for in this regard. The veri-
est trife seems enough to overthrow the balance
in these airy people. A boy of ffteen"hung
himself for fear of whipping; couple of
lovers suffocated themselves with basin of
charcoal, because obstacles were interposed to
their union. In America, the boy would have
said, at will be all the same tomorrow"
and the amorous pair would have applied to
some obliging parson would have pushed out
into the world with stout hearts and strong
arms, and worked their own way, unaided, to-
wards competence and station.-Paris Cor.
Neicark Adrer.
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a GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

n Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
empiion and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vieenS. whether for commutstion, half-pay, or
boul lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct OF the government and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ices which may require the aid of an agent attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at
Washington
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

~ 6CHooL.-Ihe subscriber mas removed MS
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bian College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acier of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: SIP so per quarter payable In advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mincralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $150
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards Col. Peter Force, Wm Gun
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro
fessor c. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring TO obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO commun-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES Jour-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents or Inventions may at all times con-
sonay at his Office or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfu
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model Of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.
No. S6 Nassau street, New York.
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

ssVXTHEN / HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
| MONEY, j will trade on hundred dollars,
| and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
/ | will trade upon one thousand dollars and
so increase my business and capital in proper
| tion." ! will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes. but will pay cash for all my
| goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and viii not pay high, enormously high
| rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
| mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu.
featuring, well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
| abled GEORGE =. FOX, u. S. A.. II. S. NJ Tailor
and rInventeur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, 10 be tie present
sole proprietor OF the store 25 feet front by los feet
1eepl opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
| WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CASSIMERES,
aud other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing to an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, Ca ID. 1S54)
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-while most thankful
to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times SELL
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &C., and
Is determined not 10 be outdone in beraliiy of
dealing, nor undcrsold by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best of his ability, TO employ meritorious
aboring class of Journeymen Taors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privalions for want Of
employment, and therefore Offers on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own grauitous services, TO his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFTl
examplezing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 70 employ their fellow-me n, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, felow-citzens, representing one Of
the links Of Commerce,) yours truly, grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
g United States Leader of Fashions,
:, :. :. Headquarters. No 32l broadway,
s: L. s. GEORGE P. FOX.
: -. 80 Dec 19-
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+ ATER YEARS, by the Author of s'tf
\ 4 Old House by the Rlyero

n OIU fIUUst UV IHt IIIVtT.
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, TRANSACTED from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. D.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World, by Orvle
Horwitz
Discovery of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry r. Schoocraf
Dana's Minrealogy, 4lh edition.
The above are selected from large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec 9 Bookstore near 9th ST.
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r IME! LINE! LIME!-To Plastcrers
j 4 and Builders.-We have now on hand, at
SEELY'S Patent kilns, one thousand barrels Of
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers TO this superior article of Lime. Ii is free
from coal cindcrs or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il very
superior Article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give us a call, and you shall be pleased.
= s. ]. SEELY & co.
Tai, ,F
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EOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
I siery and Under-G r-Garments.--STEVEN
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
large assortment of silk and cotton Half Hose,
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 24-Siif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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nREMIUM BooTs.-GentIemen are re-

hKEMIUM BOOTS.-CentIemcn are re-
quested TO call at my store, Browns Hotel,
and examine the fine case of BOOTS that was
awarded the highest premium at the Metropolitan
Mechanics Institute, manufactured by Godfrey
S Co, Philadelphia. Please call early, as they
will be returned in few days have fine as
sortmcnt of Boots on hand and for sale from the
same establishment also, OF G. Benkerts and p.
Conrad's make, of Philadelphia, as well as my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
lecied stock OF Boots that has ever been in the
market. JOHN MILLS,
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel.
March Is
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PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-

PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
VIEW, volumes XIV. and XV., adapted pri
mary to the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise Published monthly in
New Orleans, at SIS per annum, in advance.
Nas- A few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 to $50 pages,)
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any the large cities or towns. Sep 7-tf
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
l ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly 12S Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buidings,) by Mum ~ Co.
Terms: So year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder i'm SIX mOnthS.
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4 dies. Il have Just received, and keep con
siantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Caiawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF The
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOST, Agent
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds OF Wlnes,
Liquors and Cigars lSl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ian 3O-2aw3m*
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TRE SONS OF THE sIREs, A HIS

YNRE SONS OF THE SIRES, A HIS
j tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
ahe American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, TO which is
added a Review OF the Letter of the Hon. Henry
"A. Wise against the Know-nothngs, by an Amc-
Hcan.
nained in an Address delivered by John II. B
Latrobe, Of Maryland, before the Historical So.
-ci-ty of Pennsylvania, November s, 1854.
Mirana Elliot or the Voice of the Spirit, by s.
n H.
Autobiography Of Charles Caldwell, M. D., with
Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w
Warner
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and 11th street.
Feb Is
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HNAfLOR q MAURf have the honor to
IL announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition 10 their ordinary
stock (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varety) they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles OF" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks in papier mache and rosewood.
Gard Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaes.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for combination of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store near 9th street.
Dec 81
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ToHN II. BUTHMANN. Importer and


Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Halt and Sixth streets, has received his ful
stock and assortment OF The above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
pagne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety of Rhine Wine, some of II
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
key, Irish Malt, Cordias, and Havana Cigars
Dec 20-2tawiSw
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THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Nc
~ chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
Sc Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part Of the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfuseIy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofcvery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited to their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, fay cents Uolnme.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps, or bills, at the risk of the publisher.
The name Of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly scritten. Address, postage paid
ALFRED E. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
MA- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
iember is one Of the best that has been issued
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Pu,nsms Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SUIIIINGTON'S Bookstore
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UNHIS 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 oil Thos
Cole;
No. 2,779 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dun
can Brown;
No. CAS- for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Thos
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that ! shall make applica-
tion 10 the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, under the provisions
Of the act of the 3lst August, 1852
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant
Jan 10-3m1aw
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.


Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.
"ORACE WAL ERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers oil
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
to stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactores; also those OF several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
tording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargans-prices from 500 To
TO $780, Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free of postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
(J made OF the irregularity of the running of he
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined to run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz.
From Washington, Ct, s, 81, and ia a. m; l, 3,
From Alexandra, IT, 81, 1of, a. m; 12i, 2, a,
and 81. p. m.
|. Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, "a, OF, and IL, a. m; l22, "a, and A.
p. m. -
Nov 7-tf. GEOKGE PAGE.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
r AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
Ia ceived superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies' Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Childrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec (News)
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nANIEL WEBSTER.--Messrs Taylor
IL & MAURY have a few of the original sub
.scrbers' copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster,
printed on very fine imperlal paper, in which Mr..
Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes
price $50.
Il. e. M. are The only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies ia their possession.
Mar II Bookstore near 9th 81.
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CHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEVENS
~ Browns Hotel, Is prepared 10 make Shirts &c
measure, and warrants them in all cases to fit.
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7--3tif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.