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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Route from me Lonosr
Mississippi to The atlantic,
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS!
~N~1 The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat al st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. M, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al,
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 30 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. M, take the cars at Alton al
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
al $50 p m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads al Chicago and affords. the most speedy
route from ST. Louis TO points on the MISSISSIPPI
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekln
: The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Vrdcn Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavcry,
Danville, Terre Haute, Pekn, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasae.
A1- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago can be bad at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, rhe Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads. ST. Louis.
Ga- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boa,
and on the railroad packets, and al the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
z. KEATING, Snpt G. & M. R. r.
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NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under
N signed has this day opened an Office, No. ~
William street, merchants Exchange0 for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities Bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l---n EMANUEL y. HART.
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MisrfIIanknns.
ENERAL AGENCY.

~ ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
The seat Of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
Hon J. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of kks Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary of War.
N. Callan, esq, P,ssidsnt Of the Board of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at L01.
James H. Causfin, esa.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
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GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-T


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 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, OF
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, Of soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress the public of
fces which may require the aid of agent or a,tor-
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 10 most ofthose who
have b-vn in Congress within the last few years,
or 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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SNisrkIIanagns.
ENIIINE HEIDsIECK I. co. CHAa-

TENUINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAN
.yT pagne.-The subscribers having been tp,
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck q Co. TO succsed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale OF their Vines,
who this day retires from business, respectpiiy
call the attention Of the public to the subJoined
card.
The Messrs Heidsleck 6 Co., as set forth tirre-
in, justly claim to be alone enabled 70 SEND TOMS
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally iAro-
duced into this market, now nearly thirty vars
ago they being sole proprietors of all the ldenicai
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founders ana
orignators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upoi the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation of
the same among the American public being al'eady
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their Srand
still bears the same name of Hedsleck q 20, IN
full, by which il first became 40 favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other siml-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January |, 1854.
CRAMER a. ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger
and sole importers in the United states,
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c.. and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge OF its liquidation, con
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this weknown brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS March s. 1916.
Feb S-d2m HElDSIECK CO.
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a. fits Building, "a street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens Of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection Of the best aud most popu
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimcres, and Vestings,
together with a good supply of the best Trim
elegant manner, (plan or fancy,) to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eolm
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A1oDERN LANcuAGEs.-p. =. e.rour

MODERN NLANGUACES.--D. T.. Groux,
lyI native Of France, teacher of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu.
Atty. Professor Of Numesmatcs, for the clsssii-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sep 2l-dtf
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MtsrtllAMt0us.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.

GLENWOOU CEMEIEhI.
FNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
fthc Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains of ofdeceased
persona.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends Of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan OF the incorporators is one Of equality
n regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring. a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ing,on, applications will be punctually attended 70
at the present Office in the east wing OF the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Vislers are requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. ~
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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lI1uE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan

for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of 50 so will be entitled 10
l. An impression OF Plate, by J. 4. Willmore,
A. r. A. from the original picture, by J.J. Chalon,
r. A., A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem Of " Child Harolde !" and
III. The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
10 be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include :.
The right TO select Tor himself = valuable work
Of art from one Of the public exhibitions.
S,atue,,es in bronze OF Her Majesty on horse
back, by IT, Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from original Model ~ re.
iiefby r. Jefferson, Of The entry OF ihe luke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parisn.
Proof impressions Of large lhhograph, by !. - =
Maguire, alter the original picture by W: 4. rrtn
Il. A., +" The Three Bows" from Molieres f" bour
geois Gsniilhomme.n .
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, BOOKSELLERS. Jan. ~
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Pianos. Great Bargains y

PLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargains
y The subscriber has just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness oft
and finish, will compare most favorably with any
other instruments for sale in this District. Those
heretofore sold bv the subscriber have given per-
feet satisfaction and the manufacturer intends to
put them 81 such low price as to place them
within the reach Of every family of moderate
means.
Persons wishing to purchase a superior and
really reliable Piano Of warranted durability are
respectfully invited 10 give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
approved notes, and in every instance a guaranty
will be given.
As there is a growing demand for this particu-
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may expected.
w. C. ZANTZINGER.
Nov l2--6td
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

WASHlNulUN pEMl- EEh III ~ IL w,
Devoted to City Affairs, Education, Litsrafrrs,
aud General Intelligence
THE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
about 10 be commenced, the. proprietor and
editor after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits
continuance of the same and such additional snp-
psyt as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton and which il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
40 long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems Il unnecessary 10 dilaie. Suffice il 10 say,
that while the original plan OF his paper will be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty and propriety, to
mantan the constitutional rights OF every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends to do in this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this jour
nal To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement,
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card, (if paid in
advance or within enc month from date
of subscriptionl. ..................t.. | so
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date OF subscrp
ton. ..........,.,.......... 90
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year.
No paper discontinued until all srrearages are
paid except At the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of fsrresrs
Aug 20A
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

NYEw YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w.
IN GAIT & BRO. will open this day magnif
cen, assortment Of Watches, Jcwelry. Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention Of purchasers.
M. w. GAIT g. BROTHER, u
Jan 80, Penn. sv, bctw, 9th and 10th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

CHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEvENS
- Browns Hotel, is prepared TO make Shirts TO
measure, and warrants them in all cases 10 ft..
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7-3iif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for September IL
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILHseroS's book
store
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tcmber is one Of the best that has been issued.
LesIie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Grahsm's Magazine, an6
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sails At
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07
BUTTER AND BUCK

Y Us II 4 N bU 4 4 4 n AND BUCke
" WHEAT.-Now landing
% kegs Chemung county Butter, very fine
13 do. Delaware county do. very good.
Plat Mills extra Buckwheat, in barrels, half,
barrels, boxes, and bags.
Also, Pennsylvania Buckwheat In bags,
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market
Dec 1-1wif (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

Npk tied being wholly manufactured by OUT urtts'
ans and seamstresses, on the premises OF the pro-
prietor, -
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
ber of onr citizens induces the advertiser TO in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them TO
give him call, feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fiji is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee for the excellency and durability of the work
splendid assortment of Shirts, Collars, DO
SONS, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, DC,
constantly on hand
VIM. H. FAULKNER,
8. side Pa. avenue, bet and Al streets,
Nov c-eo1y ftn) opposite u. s. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

TAYLOR d MAURY have the honor to
u announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varetyD they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tsstefully bound Books.
Articles Of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks. in paper mache and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 2l
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

Inventions, and Curiossties
In in Arts and Manufaciures.-Price5 SO s:ents.
Gays Fables, profu.ely illustrated.
The Ladies er1 Gentemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting. oy R. Blakey.
Jpssl imported from England by
TAYLOR IL MAURY,
Oct is Bookstore near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07
YJ1O ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL


i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
court, 10th June. | intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert,
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pes-
Pile, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced 10 solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts and, ifjustifed, will attend 10 the coec-
tons Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys OF the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully auihentl-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if as officer, charge legal fee only,
and which IL the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and if aaagent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be al 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax court-h house, Virginia.
Sent 1Q-im
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TAYLOR & MAURY,
Iar II Bookstore, near 9Th 81.
DREsERvES, JAMS, JELLIEs, AND
Marmalade, &C., VIZ:

DRESERVES, JAMS, SEhAnS' AMI
Marmalade, &C., VIZ;
Peaches. Ounces, Damsons, Blackberrles,
Strawberries and Raspberries, and Pine
Apple Preserves
Black Currani Jellies, in half and one-pound
Jars.
Red Currsnt Jellies, in half pint and qsart
jars.
Crane. Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Ample and Crab Apple Marmalsdes.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermsiically
sealed, Jelies.
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jellies, Sc, are of the best
duality, pu, up to our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

II AND FOR SALE.--The Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty acres of land being part Of his
farm known Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md. and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
piece Of land, and both from it's fertility and To-
cality 10 admirably suited for q market garden.
Apply to the undersigned, or to his oversssr on
the farm.
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sept IT--tf On III between 10Th and 20th ste
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THO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
I the House of RepresentatIves.--Ag gentle

the House of RepresentatIvcs.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the-ervice
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode OF employing those hours until the ad-
journmeni Of the present session Of Congress, he
il perfectly Indifferent TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform IL upon the most reasonable terms Com
muncations addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of AZ street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
orday Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

yUyRAVELING and Packing Trunks Of
all qualitics.--A large variety constantly on
hand. and for tale cheap by
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR, !,
under the United States Hotel, would re.
snectfuly inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassmeres, and Vestngs, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared 10 have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and al low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into ine
/" Ready made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that ne can oaer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock OF Cothng,
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and as to quality and STYLE he will leave for those
who favor him with call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth OF
cashmere, for the small sum of............$l9
Dress and Frock Goats, from... ..$lO 10 w
Over-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 10 20
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from .$3 % to $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. ~ % to SlU
This Stock of Clothing is Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artcles--such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scotts Report OF
Fashions in this CITY,
Sept 14-tf
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

RECOMMENDATIONS.
u. 8. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, Va,
January 20 1854.
To C. E. Demold, President ~. J. Zinc Co, ~ y.
Sin: A series Of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years.
upon ali the various paints and artificial prepara-
lions for the preservation of timber, have led me
TO the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedb by the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages Of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
lam now preparing full report on this impor-
nj subject TO the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, at
Washington, and shall send with il complete se-
rics OF specimens of wood anG i.,stal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
paraiions, and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water, opposite this navy yard all
of which illustrates, in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You at liberty 10 give full publicity TO me
above stated facts, which are of too nue.. impor-
lance to be kept from the naval ana commercial
world l am, respectfully, yop- obedicnt servant,
.AMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL u. s.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de
cided superiority over all other paints
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr 7-eolm
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Posr OFFICE, Washington City, d. c..

PosT OFFICE, Washington City, D. c..
November 90, 1854
MAILS for Cumberland, Maryland; Clarks.
INl burg and Wheeling. in Virginia ZaDes.
Vile, Columbus, and Cincinnati, in Ohio; Y.ays-
Vile and LouisvIlle, in Kentucky and India
nopolis, Indiana, will hereafter be clo,ed at this
office, daily at 2, p. m departing in ,ae o'clock
train, and connecting with the train leaving Balti
more for Cumberland and Wheeling at o'clock
JAMES g. BERRET
Nov 30-3td Posfmastsy.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07

TINDER GARMENTS just received
u have Just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Fian-
nels lxc., which am now prepared TO dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Genicmen's Furnishing Store,
Srp 20 Penn. avenue, near Al ST.