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Births, marriages, .nd Deaths.

The Registrar Generals quarterly return,
Just issued, shows that 38, l50 marriages were
celebrated in England in the three months
ended September 80, 1854, or 76,300 persons
were married, which is at the annual rate OF
8l2 marriages to every 100000 persons in the
population. The average OF the quarter for the
preceding ten years was 804. The marriages
declined in every division except the northern.
and in Wales and Monmouthshirc. In Lam
cashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire the
decrease was considerable. l46,459 births
were registered in the quarter ended December
III. The number slightly exceeds the numbers
in the corresponding quarter of 1853, but the
rate is less than the average. The births in
the quarter exceed the deaths, and leave a
balance of 36,795 in the population; but after
substracting 20,762 English emigrants, 1898
remain 10 excess, to which a certain proportion
of Irish and Scottish immigrants into England
must be added. In the same quarter, 52,576
emigrants left the ports ofthe United Kingdoms
at which there are government emigration Off
GERS, including IL ,309 English, 1902 Scotch,
$1,000 Irish, 1880 foreigners, and LAS whose
birth places were not distinguished. Of the
number returned as English, 1868 we're bound
for Australia, CT for the North American colo.
MES, and 1914 for the United States. The
deaths in the three months of October, Novem-
ber and December, amounted to l09,644. The
deaths in the year we're 438,239. Both these
numbers are above the average rate of NOR.
tally. This is attributed to the prevalence OF
epidemic cholera especially in towns, in which
the rate Of mortality was unusually high.
English paper.
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Fall or Mont Blanc.

The Echo du Mont Blanc publishes the fol-
lowing from correspondent AT six o'clock
in the evening of the Goth ult., the summit OF
the mountain between the village of Magland
and LaPerriere gave way, and fell with fright
full crash. The commotion caused all the houses
Of the village to shake for more than two min
utes we all thought we were about to be swal-
lowed up by an earthquake. When things be-
came somewhat calm, l saw mass of stone,
sand and earth, surrounded by cloud Of dust
filing all the valley; and stone, sand and
earth continued to fall for seven minutes. From
time to time the fall recommended but with
less noise. The first fall shook all the houses
on the other side of the Arve, but it appears no
one was injured. Nearly all the trees in a
wood have been broken down. The road and
the marsh which are between the river and the
mountain are covered for a length Of upwards
of 100 yards, and width of about rs, with
stones of all Sizes and with earth to depth of
more than 10 feet. 1t is calculated that the
fall took place from near the village of Per-
nabs, at height Of about 507 yards. There
is probability that a further fall will take
place, but it is not likely to endanger the VII
lage of Magland.n
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C0ngrfssIonal.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
senale---saturday, February "a. 1855.


The Senate proceeded TO the consideration OF
the bill from the House of Representatives TO re-
model the diplomatic and consular system OF the
United States and, after debate, the bill was
passed.
The bill granting additional powers 10 the cor.
poralions OF Washington and Georgetown, which
was passed.
petition was presented by Mr.. SEWARD,
from @. Ludwig Richter, praying Congress 10
make an appropriation for bronze monument id
commemoralion of Thomas Jefferson, and that he
may be employed 10 execute il; and Mr. GWlN
presented one for the revival Of the act Of Feb
ruary 80, 1854 supplementary TO the act TO ascer.
tain and settle private land claims in the State OF
California.
The next bill taken up extended the powers of
the corporate authorities of Georgetown TO i'm
pose additional taxation. The object is TO enable
them 10 take stock in the Metropolitan railroad 10
the amount of$l0O,00O. Il twas passed with some
amendments.
The civil and diplomatic appropriation bill was
received from the House, read twice, referred TO
the Committee on Finance, and ordered 10 be
printed.
The Senate debated, until the adjournment, the
bill 10 reorganize the courts in the District OF CO.
lumbia.
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House Of REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House proceeded 10 act on amendments
(repsrted from the Committee of the Whole on
the state Of the Unon to the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bill ALI of them were conturred
in except that appropriaiing ten thousand dollars
TO enable the President TO take measures for FUR.
nishng hospital accommodations and medical at
tendance 10 American seamen al or near Havana
yeas 70, nays 112.
The House, by vote of yeas 126, nays 50, con-
Cured in the amendment offered by Mr.. LETcHER,
being Mr.. HoUsToNs compromise tariff bill, with
alterations, proposing that articles now paying du-
ties Of one hundred, forty and thirty per cent,
SHALL after the LIST of July next, pay eighty, thirty
two, and twenty-four per cent, or reducing the
present duties twenty per cent The articles pay
ing twenty-five per cent, to be reduced 10 about
twenty per cent? the reductions being on the prin-
ciple the law of 1916.
The bill was ordered TO be engrossed and read
a third time, by yeas 126, nays a.
Mr.. HOUSTON moved the previous question
on the passage Of the bill
Mr.. EDGERTON gave notice that tths motion
should be voted down, he would move 10 recon-
mil the bill, with instructions TO report an amend
ment TO remit the duties on railroad iron, and TO
admit dye-stuffs and manufactured wool free
of duty.
Mr.. MEACHAM moved that the bill lie on the
table; but thequestion was decidedin the negative
yeas 90, nays al.
The demand for the previous question was Sec
onded-yeas 116, nays 81.
Mr.. DISNEY, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported bill TO confirm the canal selec
tion OF public lands in The State of Ohio, and
bill extending prescriptions under The act of 1853;
which were severaly passed.
Also, a bill granting the right of way 10 the
Wyandotte and Pawnee Railroad Company, in
the Territory of Kansas. Pending lis consdera-
ton,
On motion by Mr.. PHELPS, the House re-
solved itselfinto the Committee of the Whole on
the state Of the Union, and proceeded TO the con-
sideraiion Of the navy appropriation bill.
Mr.. MILLsoN was called TO preside over the
committee.
Mr.. PHELPS made brief explanation ofih
provisions of the bill, saying that the amount 10
be appropriated by il, in addition TO the amend
ments proposed by The committee, is Sl4G69 000
being S52l 900 less than the estimates Of the De-
partment.
Without coming 10 conclusion on the subject
the committee rose and the House adjourned
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FOR THE WEST AND soTJTH.
Baltimore and Oh 10 kaiirosd-lmp royed Ar
engagements fo.r Iravei Important
Changes OF SCHEDULED!


/ The late completion of the Central Ohio Raj
! road between Wheel ng and Columbus. uniting
as il does, by snort aud direct line, the bait
tmorc and Ohio Railroad with all portions Of Oh,
West (and North and SOUTHWEST gives this route
greatly increased advantages 10 through travellers
| IN that direction On and after Monday, Novem
Der 81, 1854, the trains will be run as follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction
Firsl-The MAIL TRAIN. leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. m, instead OF at o'clock as hereto
fore. Except on Sunday, land arriving at Wheeling
al 40 a. n-Second- EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. m, instead OF at p. m, as hereto
fore, and running through 10 Wheeling in about n
hours, reaching there at 10 20 a. M. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesville
Monocaey, Harper's Ferry, Martasbnrg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg Feiterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsve only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the cars OF the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, st. Louis etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day. while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Pusburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigabfe for steamers between Wheeling and
Welsville, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byI7 am
Returning the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 80 p. M,
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at Has p. m. reaching Baltimore at 7
p m.
~ Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities will be sold at all times when
the stage of water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and |
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE NAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station |
will take passengers for all the usual stopping |
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves |
Wheeling at AS midnight, Cumberland at 1915 |
a. m, and arrives al Baltimore at 7p.m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places, |
will start at p M, daily, except Sunday1 ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick at a. M arriving al Baltimore at l2 go |
noon.
THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMODA-
TON will be run daily, except Sundays as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and 3 p m.
Leave Ellicors Mills at 7.30 a. m. and 63t p. m.
Dec Ia.
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MB~ Dedicati0n.-The new Presbyterian
church near the corner of Maryland avenue and
Sixth street will be dedicated TO the worship Of
God next Sabbath the 25th instant.
The dedication sermon will be preached by the
pastor, Rev Mason Noble, at IL, a. M Rev b.
Sunderland will preach at 81, p. IN.
There will be preaching also at II, p M
The public generally are invited TO attend. II
the Sabbath should be rainy day, the dedication
will be postponed one week.
JOHN KNIGHT,
THOMAS BUTTON,
VIM THOMPSON,
Feb 3D. Building Committee.
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DURE sILVERWARE.--A MagnIficent

nURE sILVERwA Magnificent
assortment.-M. w. GAIT 81 BRO. call at
tention 10 their unusually large assortment OF Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Sauccrs, Gobets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment Of Fancy Silver
ware suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO our customers. Being
Of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT a. BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
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Gar Special Notice.-HENRYS INVIGOR
ATlNG CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely
vcge able extract for the removal and cure OF ply
~ical prosiraiion, genital debility, nervous af-c-
lion &C., &c. fully described in another col
umn oflbis paper, to which Ihs reader is referred
So pee bottle, bottles for %, six bottles Tor 50.
Sl6 per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
uine.
Prepared only by S. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. n. GILMAN, Washington, ID. @.
CANDY a. HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL az STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents tor Virginia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recenilyofered
to the public, is attracting great attention, not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are SO great number of people who are at
fcted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman who discovered the efficacy of his rem-
edy,' is physician in this city, in high standing,
great confidence is placed and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been long needed has attractedthe attention
OF all sufferers from headache who have heard OF il.
From our own knowledge of Dr. Eastman's char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med.
cine deserves the favor il receives, and that il will
prove TO be a great benefit 10 all who may give il
a trial-Ly,a Nsps, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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D-Claimants against the General Govern
ment.--A meeting of the heirs Of Revolutionary
officers and other claimants against the General
Government, is proposed TO be held in the city of
Washington on the ed of February next, for the
purpose oftaking into consideration the course Of
conduct which has been pursued by Congress
towards the just claims Of the citizens of the
United States, against the General Government,
and also the propriety of making the payment of
just claims against the Government, test At the
polls, and 10 add new plank 10 The political plat
form TO that effect.
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union, will please
give this an insertion. Jan. 30
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DIAPER MOIsrENER. a new invention

il for mostening the leaves of copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, aud moistenng the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes. II will be found an indls-
pensable article for every desk. II is perfectly
simple and cheap, and must come into general
use Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Jan Is Booksellers, near 9Th st.
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation I,
the Public.
ssVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars
| and when | have earned one thousand dollars
will trade upon one thousand dollars, ans
SO increase my business and capital in proper
tion.n will never take credit or give my OWL
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. | will keep down my ex
penses and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will dea
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-.
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor
and rInventeur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the 25 feet front by 105 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32i BROAD
WAY.
Il is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vESTINGS,
CASSIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want OF discounted
money al any price loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. ID. 1851
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-while most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats Overcoats, Vests Pantaioons
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &c, and
is determined not TO be outdone in berality of
dealing, nor undersold by The least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined
10 the best OF his ability, 10 employ merorious
laborng class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who suffering dreadful privations 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 gratuitous services TO his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as a sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing 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 10 employ their felow-men, 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, fellow-citizens, representing one OF
the links of Commerce,l yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
Cnited States Leader Of Fashions,
- " ..... Headquarters No. 32l Broaaway,
&: L. $. GEORGE r. FOX.
: :, ..'..H Dec ie-
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- stituion; Incorporation of The General Gov
eminent by the States; as national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty; History OF Copar-
nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, 1854,
10 the Treaty with Mexico, 1915; Division OF the
Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History
OF the Puriians; Origin aud Cause Of Trouble be-
tween The North aud South, aud Jeopardy of the
Repnblic; 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
Tan
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DLATED TEA sETs.--I have just re-
ceived some new styles Albaia and Silver
Plated Ware that offer AT manufacturers prices !;
also, large assortment of Spectacles, Of every
description; together with good assortment of
pure Silver Ware of my own manufacture, which
/ will retail at wholesale prices.
H. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 2J-diwif
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ea- Stimulating Imminent. as prepared al

EH~ Stimulating Linimeht, as prepared al
GfLMAN'S Drug Store, il deserving OF the high
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, il ever, fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by z. ID. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years, and since lis introduction has
been extensively used by many OF the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 It's
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. II was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being aninvaluablc
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast. May %
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January IS, 1855.
Pursuance of the provisions Of the act
j. entitled San act 10 provide for executing the
public printing" &c, approved August 26, 1852,
sealed proposals will be received al this office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 18th day o.,
March next, at l2 o'clock, M, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions OF writing
paper, 10 wit
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nTANOs. PTANOsi-we have now In

l store the largest and most reliable stock oil
rianos ever offered in this city, from the justly
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis a. Co.
Boston; Bacon a. Raven, New York; and Knabe.
Cache a. Co, Baltimore ranging IN prices from
s225 TO $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
bition al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, nj the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expresslyto our order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, &c.
Remember at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN L. ELLIS,
BOG Penn. avenue, near 10th street.
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II ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran
IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
SANITY on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba the
Sweet Isabella Wires. aud Cathwba 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 Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue
Jan. 30 2aw3m*
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MATCHES, JEwELRY, SILVER

WATCHES JEWELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-In
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jeweiry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Persons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment which is by far the largest, most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
32l Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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DINE APPLE, Brandy, and Canada

III Cheese.
LAWS Norlons brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime.
Superior Brandy Cheese, H. Jars.
Do Canada do ! and ID. jars.
ALSO
English Dairy, imitation Gloster and Cheshire,
Parmesan Cheese, l cake, in prime order.
DO do grated in glass jars, | ID each.
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec 13-3tif No. 40, on Centre Market
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
Il AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
j A ceived superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots together with large and
general assortment of Ladies', Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec tNews)