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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
oCorTs WEEKLY PAPER.-The pub

-
y Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series OF origi-
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of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
i'm the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first Of series of original novellefes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, IL about TO, e
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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Viola etc, etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. O. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Liberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
OF the club, $40.
Add-sss A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
A GENCY AT wAsHINGTON.-To

~ Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO 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-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor 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
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as 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 or the public of
fces which may requirethe 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,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
cELECr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
bran College, il will continue TO preserve the char
actcr of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of a 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: $12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
ana also to 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 care and superntendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
COL ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM, Gun
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor @. @. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
Sep2l--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Mclodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great MUSIC ana
II Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York prefering to share a large per cent. with has
customers, rather than pay il to tbe sharPers OF
10 stem the present tight imes oilers ms pnn
Ms,ndaons ~ q jaru- discount from factory prices,
for cash comprises Pianos from
.n.s. ..1ctores also those of several of the best
mew York makers including the beautiful and
tnuch admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons OF the best Boston.
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 to
10 sl6O. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinda 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 factory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sent 2l-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
Sept 12--1m
FEMALE EDUCATION.
Mrs. R. w. YOUNG & MISS Y. Tt

MFRS. r.. w. YOUNG & MISS v. TOWN
Il respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, a limited number OF
young ladies' who may desire 10 pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches Of female educa-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical II is based upon an experience OF many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months ....................... 800
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental..... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in oil and water coors.....J
Sept 6--3tawtl6th
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
E,oR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

EHOR LEASE.-The National Theatre In
Il the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can I'll IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment,
II suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
mon.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus to be, divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion Of
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until affsr payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars from parties in
clincd to this mode OF action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Everylctter received viii
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject
All Communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
24o, Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIYTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

GIxTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tisn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads a!
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller (;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State. ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan. A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, ]. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers VIII leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock D. m every day, except Sundays and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct to Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO chicago, eight
hours Total thrty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
St Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf'
talo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line Of
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 81
hours; to 81. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
| petitors. :,
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
| York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. l9d
Broadway corner of Dey street, New York. to
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
ENERAL LAGENCY.--Theu undersigned

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he win also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
sate Office, at present, viii be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. c. Dobbn, Secretayy Of the Navy.
Hon J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of TIE Board of COM
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lap.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR. .
Jan 17--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
TAX Il NOTICE.
NEW GooDs JUST RECEIVED

VIEW 1OoOS 0o5A OASA A1AIs
n w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
under the United States Hotel, would re-
specially inform his customers and the pubic
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such rs Cloths
Cassimeres, and Vestings, OF the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing TO purchase stock OF Cothing
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up a.
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. al
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, PaHts, and Vest
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth OF
CASHMERE for the small sum OF. .Sla
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ...... $50 10 $2O
Oyer-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 to ~.
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. So 90 TO Slo
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......S2 sol SlO
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 aricles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott's Report o.
Fashions in this city.
Sent l4-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
'MtsfelI0Mf0us.

NTOTICE.-Be 1t known to all whom 1t
IN doth concern, that have filed. in the Cen
erai Land Office at Washington, ID. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1880, No.
,305 for 100 acres, for the services Of William
Field, soldier In the Virginia continental line, on
the 3Oth June, l7S3 The original of said warrant
having been lost or destroyed, l hereby notify all
parties that shall make application to the Gen.
era Land Office for the satisfaction of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue Of scrip
under The provisions Of the act of 3lst August,
1852. WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S--1aw3m Attorney for the Claimant.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

EsUINE HEIDsIa6k = co. CHAM

"a .
ENUINE HEIDSIHCK & co. CHAM
(T payne The subscribers having been APP
upoted by Messrs. He,dsieck u Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Englar, heretofore sole agent in tbs
in the United States for the sale OF their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public TO the subloined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsleck cc Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Heidsieck IL Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned.
+ Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
de%tssaa 3D. VIII fa
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co., in
full by which it first became SO favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRK, January l, 1854.
CRAMER a. ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY i, our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD-Upon the dissolution of the old
frm, Heidsieck e. Co., in 1894 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 proprietofs of this well-known brand.
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have ap-
pcared 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 5, lS46
Feb S-d2m HEIDSlECk q CO.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-Thc UNDER
In signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchange,) 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 21-f EMANUEL y. HAhT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
MistklIanf0Ms.
yTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

yTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experiences as a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
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
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. -@, Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ TIE only Railroad Route from the Lo,rer
Mississippi tQfhe Afidntic'
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURSl
~ The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
aH Hs7f7es1 the Alton wharf boat at 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. IN.
The steamers connect at Alton (ony 20 miles
from ST. Lous) with express trims for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at z, a. m, take the ears at Alton al
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, d. m take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepteD at \. 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 at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the C. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinvile, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville, Terre- -Haute, Pekin, 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 Lasalle.
MT THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had al the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Supt G. & M. R. r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
D w. BRWNING. Merchant Tailor,

n w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his wel-selectcd stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
nps, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
FOODS from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as vii
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 the pur
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he viii convince you that you viii
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mads Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold al much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS

MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
ID ]. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
JIG !. ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he invites the al.
tention of Members OF Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices
Ng~ No. 4 Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav l4-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

MODERN LANGUAGES. e. Groux,
lyl native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics for the cassif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21--du
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YIyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains or deceascd
persons.
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 q
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until Office is established in the city OF wash
ington, applications will be punctualy attended 70
al the present office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visters are requested not 10 drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. ,o,
VIM S. HUMPHREYS. =
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
-rI CHEAP AND PLEASANT

excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included for % only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore to Aqua Greek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 81
a. IN. and q p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, So only.
For further information apply TO Captain A d.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agen, Of the line in Washington.
Julv lS-domN
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
MIR. BUsHNELI,s SCHOOL. IaTH

IN street, between + and G streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements of Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the schoolroom or at the
bookstores. Aug ii--eo4w