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81 Bogel, offers suitable reward
this morning, for the recovery and
detection Of the chief. who feloniously
carried away from the steamboat land.
ing foot of Church street. gallon
demIohn and box Of Medicines
Losses at the river, have Of late be-
come frequent and our vigilept police
should look to the matter. A detec-
ton, and conviction, of . levee thief,
for a term Of years in the Peuitentiary,
would prove . very wholesome exam
pie just now.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

lust RECEIVED at C. A. BLANcHARDs
y A choice lot of Havana Cigars.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKER-
Il cheif-l7 dozen assorted extracts,
Wis: Boquet, Magnolia, Violette, Musk.
Jockey Club, Bouge Victoria, Verbena,
Tube Rose, Patchoula-for sale by
oct26 H. t. WADDILL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

OHEESE-A fresh supply just re.
" ceived by r. HOFFMAN,.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

Steamers Ingomar and Aleck Scott.
fOE BARRELS and half barrels various grades,
lZJ fresh ground st. Louis Flour, just received
as above and for sale on accommodate terms
by [june 21.J JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

DUCKWHEAT!-25 Boxes Hollis New
ID York Buckwheat, fresh and fine. Just
ercieved and for sale by
feb ia. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-09-22

DEACH'S Ferruginous Tonic, for the
ID cure of fever and ague &c: &C: 10
sale by lmay-24.l ]. L. WALLET.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30
E IsToRT
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF tho
United States, &c.

TTyHIS important work is now in press, the 6rst
II volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according to his views Of completeness;
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents, the
following Arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il will prove acceptable TO all, viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume 6sfoV any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published, from to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmndful OF the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au.
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar lifts
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O. 0 m m unifate0.


have been IN almost constant attendance
upon the deliberations of the Senate Of the
United States, since early in the session, and
especially since the subject of Bounty Land
to the sold Defenders in the war of 1872
has been pending before that body. AS one OF
the defenders and in behalf of a large majority
OF those who have been in attendance upon the
convention Of the Sth of January, tender TO
Senator Brodhead, of Pennsylvania, our most
heartfelt thanks for the deep interest he has
taken in subject of SO much interest to our.
selves. We are deeply sensible of our obi
CATION for his manly and untiring efforts in
sustaining the passage of the bill. That class
OF our community known as the "Old Defend
ers," constitute large and most respectable
class OF our community. Their services, pri.
vations, and hardships, entitle them to some
notice and consideration from our government.
more propitious time for providing for their
claims and rewarding their services can never
present itself than now, when our treasury is
full to overlooking, and our public lands voted
away at every session of Congress to construct
railroads, &c. How much more Just and ra-
tional to apply these funds to the satisfaction
of the claims of those who have fought and
bled to sustain the rights and protect the flag
of our country! No class of men are more emit.
tied to their country's gratitude; none more
worthy in their declining age to receive the
benefits of their country's treasure.
In Senator Brodhead, his State has most
faithful and able Senator, and we sincerely
trust ne may long live to enjoy the confidence
and esteem of his constituents. While havA
thus singled out Senator Brodhead as the
father Of the BILL and the most jealous advo-
cate of its passage, our gratitude is also due,
and is sincerely rendered, to those other Sena
tors who have come out nobly in support of
this measure. We feel assured that its ultimate
triumph will be due alike to the zeal and untir-
ing energy Of its supporters, and to the justice
of its cause. AN OLD DEFENDER.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30
PUBLIC AMUsEMENTs.

1t is an old saying, that "it never rains but
it pours." This is illustrated at the present
time in regard to public amusements in Wash
ington. For some time past there have been
scarcely any places Of ahusements open
There have been no theatrical exhibitions, no
concerts, no shows. True, there have been
some lectures, but these scarcely fall under the
head of public amusements. But this week
we will be flooded with attractive performances
and exhibitions.
The RoUssErT SISTERS, whose graceful and
elegant performances excited 80 much admira-
ton few weeks since, have returned, and pro-
pose giving series Of their attractive enter.
tainments at the National Theatre, which con.
sist in dancing and pantomime. These four
sisters-Mad' lies Caroline, Theresine, Adelaide,
and Clementine, as all must acknowledge who
have seen them, are of the first class Of
Artistes. To the most attractive persons, they
unite the highest talents and attachments in
their department of art. They deserve and
will no doubt draw large houses.
At Iron Hall, HELLER, who is denominated
"the great Prince of Wizards" and who has
had brilliant career both in Europe and in
this country, offers series of his astonishing
exhibitions.
At Odd Fellows Hall, MAcALLIsrER who is
called The Wonder of the age will, for six
nights, perform his almost supernatural " feats
of necromancy." He, too, is distinguished both
here, and in the old countries, as one of the
most wonderful and accomplished magicians
living. He is engaged by Malone Raymond,
esq.,, at an enormous expense.
Carusis Saloon will be made even more than
usually attractive by the musical entertain
ments of the accomplished and renowned
OssIAS BARDs, who are said to be unrivalled for
"power, variety, purity of tone and musical
skill" We refer our readers to our advertising
columns for the bills offered by these various
artists.
We regret to say that the people of Wash
ington do not yield liberal patronage to those
whose lives and talents are devoted to the pub
lie entertainment. However lightly they may
be esteemed by the cynical, and the over
righteous, they may truly be said to belong to
that meritorious class known as public bene
factors He who lightens the load of the op
pressed, brings smile to the care-worn face,
strs even momentary pleasure in the heart
of the unhappy, and fills up with delightful
amusements, hours that would otherwise have
hung heavily, or perhaps been viciously en-
ployed, cannot be said to live in vain or TO be
every age have recommended, and shared in
public amusements.
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walton, and they have thus far proved exceed
ingly productive.
The trees stand at wide intervals, upon
ground covered with dense carpet Of verdure,
and q stranger, on approaching one OF the
kgroves, cannot resist the impression that he has
" peach orchard before him, so striking is the
resemblance.
The blossoms put forth in June, and fruit
appears in the form of long, slender bean,
from which the Mexieans make cooling and
pheasant beverage. These beans ripen in Sep
hember, when they fall TO the ground and afford
lbustenance to wild horses deer, antelope and
turkeys.
II The pod is highly saccharine and nutricious,
Ind is used for food by the natives of the plains,
IRs well as those west of the Rocky Mountains.
The Indians upon the Colorado and Gila river
iulverise and press them into cakes, which are
Iaid to be very palatabe.
| They make most excellent forage for horses
pd mules, and there are many instances where
uey have sustained those of the California emf
giants from perishng upon some of those long
add tiresome "journadas," or sandy and barren
deserts, towards the Pacific.
| The gum of the mesquite exudes from the
funk and branches wherever there is an abra.
don in the bark. 1t is also produced when a
cut is made with sharp instrument, in the
same manner as the sap is drawn from the
sugar maple. 1t commences exuding in July,
and continues until the last of September II
is, at first, in semi-transparent and nearly
fluid state, but soon hardens by exposure to
thesun and air; and if there is no rain, land
there is seldom any at this season. it forms
upon the bark in globules as large as hens
egg, and can be collected in large quantities
and have no doubt that it will eventually be-
| COME an imnnrtans ~-.;nla nf commerce.. an.
| swering all the purposes of the gum Arabic Of
| the shops.
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eral Governnent in the Territories, we might
have taken for granted, without the election. We
also frankly confess that We do not precisely
understand the full import of the term-AD
AINIsTRATIoS DEMOCRATS.
We are sorry to learn from so high source
as the distinguished delegate from Kansas, thai
only'two questions, and two which we consider
altogether immaterial, entered into his contest
We Will, however, endeavor to console ourselves
like the boy in the novel, with the hope Of bet
ter luck next time" Perhaps and humanit,
almost inspires the perhaps this news
will bSmore acceptable. in New Hampshire
than ii is to u.s.
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CLOTHING.
A mplimcntary Gard and Invitation TO
the Public.

A Complimentary Gard and Invitation TO
II the Public.
ssVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, ! will trade on one 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 will 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-
| abed GEORGE P. FOX, U. s. A.. U. S. ~, Tailor.
and rInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, to be the present
sole proprietor Of the store 25 feet front by los feet
WAY.
1t 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 10 an over
stocked market and the circums ances Of hard
times, "a. d. 1S54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whie 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 Overcoais, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &C., and
is determined not to be outdons in liberality of
dealing, undersold by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
to the best of his ability, TO employ merorious
laborng class of Journeymen Tai!ors and others
who are suffering dreadful privatons for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1885, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratutous services 10 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as a sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizng 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 TO employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement OF tho
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
five. / am fellow-citizens, Representing one Of
the links Of Commerce. yours truly, ever grateful
and Obliged
GEORGE p. FOX,
g. United States Leader of Fashions
r. IS Headquarters No. 32l Bvoadi0ay,
e: l.. GEORGE p. FOX.
- ...'s Dec l9--
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For the Sentinel.
MIR. Robert Heller, the Great Magician.


MIR. Robert Heller, the Great Magician.
MEssRs. EDIroRs Understanding that Mr.
Robert Heller is about to exhibit in this city
some of his astonishing ieats, it will give me
great pleasure, if, through the medium of your
valuable paper, could convey to your numer-
Gus readers some idea, though inadequate it
must be until they have proved its truth by
looking and judging for themselves, of his
wonderful performance in the curious and in
teresting art Of Second Sight. The hackneye6
tricks Of the so-called Magicians are so famil-
lar to the eyes of most persons, that they
afford but little amusement, unless performed
in a very adtot manner, or are accompanied
by something which is not placed every day
within the reach Of amusement seeking per-
sons, but Mr.. Heller, in recent performance
which had the pleasure of witnessing in the
city Of Baltimore, so truly astonished me that
it was almost impossible for me to credit my
screen senses. The present occasion is one
upon which it would be scarcely within the
bounds of etiquette for me to trespass so-much
upon your kindness as to give minute de-
scription of any of his performances, but suf-
fee it to say, that were / at all of a supersti-
tious nature, ] should, without doubt, imagine
that he had some dealing with the "foul fend,"
which the first syllable Of his name implies
TREBOR.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1855
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30

We have just received Harper's New Monthly
Magazine for February, which, with other
interesting articles, contains the second mum.
Der Of Virginia Illustrated" from the pen
and pencil Of Porte Crayon. In the first mum.
Der of these sketches, which appeared in the
December number Of Harper, we were intro
duced into the gloomy and magical apartments
Of Weyer's cave. From our personal observa.
ton, we can testify to the wonderful accuracy
OF these illustrations. In the present number
the reader accompanies Porte Crayon and his
charming companions in a trip to some of the
Virginia springs, and is we'll repaid, The
sketches which attend the illustrations are fresh
and lifelike, the characters portrayed natural
and agreeable, and the scenes described vivid
and romantic To those Of our readers who
may be interested in the subject, we commend
these little sketches as entertaining and instruc
tive We understand that the author proposes
to continue his illustrations in the magazine
each month, until his tour of the State is com
pleted.
THE STATE OF THE UNION Being complet,
Documentary History Of the public affairs o
The United States, foreign and domestic, .fo'
the year 1854"
We have just seen volume with the above
title, published by Taylor and Maury, of THU
city, which we have taken occasion to ex
anime with some attention. 1t is exact,
what it purports to be, q complete Documen
tary History of the United States at the presen
moment. The documents which generally &C
company the annual message of the Presiden
Of the United States, or rather which are ex
planatory Of the reports Of the several depart
ments, are so voluminous that they rarely fine
their way into the hands of the citizens il
general This volume contains all that is i'm
portant to the general reader, and all that il
necessary to the full understanding Of ths
various relations Of the government, foreign
and domestic. The whole work is extremel,
well executed, editorially and mechanically
and is well deserving the public patronage, tc
which we would heartily recommend it.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30
Bells and Beggars of Italy.

Bells ana beSSars OF Atalys
The Florence correspondent of the New York
Advertiser says:
Instances are not unfrequent of mendicants
becoming rich through their beggarly savings.
A singular revelation of this is reported to have
occurred here few days since. A young man
of respectable family, being cheated in some
way out of his heritage, went to a certain church
daily to pray the Virgin to take his cause into
her hands; as he went, he was in the habit Of
throwing an aims into the hands of beggar
found always on the church steps, who pre-
tended to be blind, wearing bandage over his
eyes. After month or so, the beggar ad-
dressed him, changing his imploring air to one
Of patronage, and asked him if he did not him
self need pecuniary aid? The young man, with
surprise, asked the beggar, in reply, what that
was to him?
"Much," he answered, because love you;"
and then inquired if he would like to make an
eligible marriage.
81" said the young gentleman; show can
marry a rich wife, when have nothing to bring
her in return?"
"Well enough, if you let me make the match
for you'll" said the beggar. "Come tomorrow,
at such an hour, to - street, No. -, and
1 promise you good fortune"
hSIecdl buu Lie obucIy UcRluulHB W DC
lieve that his patron Mary had wrought mir
acle in his behalf.
The next day found him true to his appoint
ment at the house. The door being opened by
a servant, he was about to retire, thinking all
a hoax, when tha domestic insisted on his go
ing in, saying that his master expected him.
He accordingly entered, and found gentle
man, who met him with kindly welcome.
"Sir, l have not the honor of your acquain-
tance," said the young man. ~ know you
very well, though" replied the gentleman,
Sand permit me to present you to my daughter,
leading the astonished youth to beautiful
young lady seated on the sofa. After some gene.
raj conversation, the father signiied his wish to
be alone with the stranger. The daughter
modestly withdrew, and he revealed himself as
the blind beggar of the church stone--said he
had, during twenty years, accumulated for
tune through begging, and would now present
him with his daughter and her dot, because he
was sure that he was an honest man. It need
not be added that Italian piety did not pre-
vent the young mans accepting the price Of
low treachery, nor that it led him again to the
church to thank the Virgin for this wonderful
answer to his prayers, and TO hang silver heart,
in acknowledgment, before her image.
Florence Cor. Netcdrk Advertiser.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30
MONDAY, January 20, 1866

Roscoe b. Heath, esq, Of Virginia, was I'D
mtted an attorney and counsellor of this court
No. 2s. Victoire Shields ct al. appellant rs
Robert r. Barrow. This cause was submitted
to the consideration Of the court on printed
argument by Mr.. Benjamin, for the appellant
and by Mr.. Janin, for the appellee.
No. 40. William A. Booth, appellant rs. Fer.
dinand Clark. The argument Of this cause
was continued by Mr.. Bradley for the appellant
and by Messrs. Lawrence and May for the ap.
pellee, and concluded by Mr.. Bradley for the
appellant.
Adjourned till tomorrow, IL o'clock.
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THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE

TIE roRuhL oT VI LIE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
Will take place at the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, d. c., on The sth of February,
1855.
THIS Institute was founded on the 3ist of
Il August, 1852, for the promotion and encour.
agement Of Manufactures, Commerce, and the
Mechanic and Useful Arts.
The Contributions 10 the Exhibition are already
numerous, and every indication is afforded of a
full and most interesting display. The arrange
ments are made upon grand scale. The main
hall and other apartments OF the Smithsonian In
sttution set apart for the purpose are admirably
adapted therefor, and supplied with everything
conducive 10 the safety, convenience, and com.
fort of contributors and visiters, while the mp.
proaches from all parts of the city have beea
greatly improved.
Persons twenty-one years OF age, and friendly
to its Objects may be admitted 10 membership of
this Institute; if between the ages Of fourteen and
twenty one, they may be admitted junior mem
bers. The former are required 10 pay initiation
fee OF 81, and 50 per year thereafter; and the lat.
ter initiation fee of 81 and ST. per year there
after.
For The benefits of the School Of Design mem
bers and junior members are charged ST. extra per
season of four months
ALI members entitled 10 the privileges OF the
Exhibition. Members tickets each admit a mem.
Der and one lady, or a member and two children,
or the wife Of member and two children and
junior members tickets each admit junior mem
Der and one lady Other persons required
to pay for tickets follows;
Single admission ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs
Season ticket, convertible into member.
ship)... ............- So 90
~Gentemans season ticket, single. $50. SO
Ladys season ticket .................. / 90
The Office of the Superintendent Of the Exhibi.
ton, at the northern main entrance 10 the Smith.
sonian Institution, is open daily from g. a. m,
until 5, p. M, where all business connected with
this enterprise will receive prompt attention
Written communications should also be addressed
10 the undersigned.
THOMAS G. CONNOLLY,
Jan 2S--ee3t Superintendent
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DURE sILVERW AREA MagnIfice

Il
DURE SILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
IL assortmcnt.--M. W. GAIT 81 BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Coblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Soups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, 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 10 our customers. Being
Of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered nj low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country
M w. GAIT ~ BRO,
Sign OF the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 2-3tif