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The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-07
vENTE PUBlI0UE,

! I'dr Ie S0NSstgHe, rncantear 7'uLilc, QcInS
ctpour Ia porolsse st. Landry.
H Z public est informe quill sera offcrt en-
- vcnte publique, au plus haut ct dernicr
encherisseur, a la residence de madame Anne
Marie Guillory veuve de Vacntin Carriere,
PAnse a la Chaudiere, Bois Mallet. en- cette
Paroisse, par le soussigne, encanteur public
dams ct pour Ia Paroisse St. Landry, le
Lundi, % Avril courant, 1856,
les proprietes ci-dessous decrites, appartenant
a madame Anne Marie Guillory, yeuvo de
Ealentin Carriere, d savoir:
Kg sNOit56 iAseIiv6se ee'sg2e cer-
tain sRzOvceNM de 1e1've,
avec les batisses ct ameliorations qui s'y
trouvent, situe sur lie Bois Mallet, dams Fan
Sc la Chaudiere, en- cette paroisse, conte-
nant environ quarante-un acres ct demi de
terre: plus on moins, borne au Sud par la
terre du Domaine, rEst par les terres des
Slmlen, pOuest par Ia terre de Daniel
Boone ct au Nord par Vital Blanc.
TN AUTRE MORCEAU De TERRE,
contenant quarante acres de terre, plus ou
MONS, borne au Sud par Ia terre des Simicn,
a rOuest par Onezime Lede, a PEst par
Adolphe Malveau ct au Nord par David Gull
lory.
Trois paires de beufs, vingt tetes de
betes a cornes douces, dix tttes
de chevaux. de travail, I'm lot de
chevres, meubles demenage, envi
ron 5000 perches, une charrette
a bHufs.
Conditions - Payable un ct deux ans
de credit, a partir du jour de la vente. Les
acquereurs fournissant bonnes ct sufisantes
securities personnelles les terres restant spe.
cialement hypothequees jusqu'au pavement
final ct effectif du principal ct des interets
qul pourront S. accroitre, raison de huit
pour cent par an, du jour de l'echeance JUS
4u'au parfait pavement Les payements Sc
'eront au dotnicile de Mr. Francois Simien,
sur le Bois Mallet Les actes de vente seront
passes aux frais des acquereurs.
ULYSSE GABEREL,
Epcanteur:
Opelousas, 7 Avril, 1856.
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PLAN DU POINT DE WASHINGTON ii etc depose
n notre bureau, lie plan dun superbe pont en- bri-
quef, que Ion propose de construire sur lie Bayou
Carron. Washington. II est arches, ct lie co0t
probable sera fenviron $4,000.
CONNIE lie Juri de Police a nomme un comite
dams ce but, nous invitons les membres de CO dit
comite venir lexaminer avant REHABILITATION du
eontrat ... --
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L'ELEcTIoN DE LrNDI.-Les membres don't les
nouns suivent oat etc eIus, Lund derner, pour COM
poser lie Consei de Vile, savoir: DIR. James Ray.
Solomon D'Ayy, John Cochran, A. M. Perraut, C.
Hollier fills, NJ. Musssnd ct Chretien Morninveg,-
Et f. Sensat, comme Constable.
C'est lie ticket, tel que tel, que les Anti-Know-
Nothiugs ont vote La nlajorite est d'envirou 10
poiX-
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TRrsrE Accommodations apprenons qu'un enfant
a la mamelle Gte brul6, Jeudi dernier en- notre
vile. IL parait que sa mere, une femme de couleur,
ayant besoin de s'absener, await laisse son en-
fant chez ellie, seul. Quand ellie est rentree, son
cnur sest brise voyant SON enant brue de telle
sorte quill est mort queques heures apres.
Nous savons comment Paccident est arrive.
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No. Is.
Succession de Euphrosine Barre.

u ES acquereurs Ia vente de la success
- sion de Euphrosine Barre, d6Ged6c,
sont par lie present informes; que lc second
pavement est dn depuis le 1 'Avril eourant
ct a moins que lie dit payeinent ne soft fait
sans delai dams les mains de Robert Bengue-
rel Esqr., aux Opelousas, il sera collecte avec
frais JOHN CLOSE, AdMr:
St. Landry, Avril, 1S55.-3f
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DID

10 Nous sommes autorises a annoncer que
PIERRE MoUILLE tdit Celestn MouiIe) est can
didat la place d'Assesseur, quill occupait Iannee
derniere, don't feection aura lieu en- Novembre
prochai,h ct quill Sc recommande ses amis ct au
public. lOpelousas, II Fevrier 1855.
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Opelousas, I Avril, 1855.
PROVISIONS DIT GROCERIEN,

8 + soussigne ofre maintenant ! verdre
- une grande quantite de Provisions de
Famille ct Groceries, moyennant un tres le-
ger profit. II echangera egalement ces arti-
cles pour du Sucre, de Ia Melasse, &c, &C.
Ceux qui auraient besoin de Provisions
feront bien de s'adresser au soussigne, d IAN
Glen magasin de depot de sittig, a Wash
ington. Il! j.. NIMNIO.
7 Avril, 1S55.-2f
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n-PRovIsIoss DE BoucHE.- Voyez favis de
M. Nimmo dams une autre colonne.- Ce monsieur
a de la grocere quill Gatte de vendre bon mar
che, d son magasin, a Washington
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e5g~ Nous sommes autoris6s aunoncer Mr. T.
EeRrH CULLoM, CONNIE candidat pour la place dA-
vocat de District pour lie 15e District Judicaire de
cot Fiat, a reection de Novembre 1855.
Opelousas, % Novembrc 1854. .... .......s .
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REcETrES Du cHEMIN DE FER DEs OrELoUsAs.--
Les recettes de ce chemin pendant lie mos de mars,
ont etc edxsept MILE trois cent ct trois piastres
de mOntant 1888 10 progiennent des passengers,
ct $ll 100 sc, provicnnent du fret
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- Va il 6

T6VOUTES les personnes qui doivent d Ia
- succession de Joseph Daigle sont aver
tis que lie dernier payement de cette success
sion, est echu le Ter Ayril 1856; ct que 81
elEes veuleht s'eviter des frais, Giles aient i
payer dams lie plus bref delai entire les mains
de Messrs. Morrogh h & Mouton, a Washing
ton, ?ul sont autorises par lie soussigne, d re-
ceyoir ct donner quittance.
EOUIS CHAUDET,
E.tecuteur teStantentairc.
Opelousas, 81 Mars, 1855.
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EE- Pour Ia lste des lettres rcstant au Bureau de
Postc des Opelouss, lie Ter Avril, 1855, ror notre
pagtie angliise.
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VENTE A I'ENCAN.

L sera vendu, par un encanteur dlment
u commissionne,. au Grand Coteau; lie Jeu:
al, II Avril proclaim, 1855, les proprietes
ci-dessous decrites, appartenant aux sotssi-
gnes, sayoir -. ~
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On se rappello ou' 'une depeche recue il va

On % rappelle qu'une depeche recue il y q
quelque temps annoneait le rappel de lord
Raglan ct dn general Ganrobert. Les nou-
velles que nous ayons publiees hier ont do
edifer nos lecteurs sur co sujet. nj l'un nj
Pantre des commandans en chef h d ete rap
pele. Lord Raglan reste 4 Ia tete de l'arm6e
anglaisc, ct le general Ganrobert conserve le
commandment del'arm6e francaisea lie re-
neral Pelissier qu'on lui donnsit pour success
seur commanders sous ses ordres ID division
tle siege, tandis que le general Bosquet com
mandera de son cote le corps d'operations.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-07

I.a Semains--c -chaque jour de Ia sensaine ess, 81.
dlerentes nations, consacre Ia celebration pubIi.
que du cutie diyin, savoir: Ie dimanche, par les
cnFeuens " lnndi par les Grecs; III aatdi, par les
ressans Y niercrcdi peS les Assyfiens; le jsudi,
par leg Egyptiens; lc ycn III. par les Turcs: 4 e
samedi, par les Juifs.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-07
OPELOUsASs
SAMEDI MATIN, I AVRIL, 1855.
NOS AGENTS.

Les personnes suvantes sont autorisees collector
ct recevoir des subscriptions ct avis pour ie Con-
vitr dcs OelousaS dams leurs villages respectifs:
AUGUsrE MARAIsT, st. Martinville, Ls.
ARTHUR BULLIAEe, Pont Breaux, LIE.
A. MILPsPAUGH, Washington, LIE.
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Trois E8a tisses en- EsOfs,

stuees dams le village du Grand Coteau, Pune
desquelles est disposee en- magasih; une en-
boutique de charron ct forgeroh un lot de.
bois convenable au charronnage ct Ia me-
nuiserie; mcubles de maison, composant le
mobilier dun hotel. 7
Conditions :-Toutes sommes de SO ct
au-dessousj payables compliant, ct toutes SOM;
mes au-dessus de $40, payables i uni credit
qui sera anhonce le jour de Ia vente. Les
acquereurs fournissant caution a Ia satisfac-
tion de qui de droit, ct toutes sommes oui ne
seront pas ponctuellement payees lear eche-
ance porteront interet a raison de pour cent
par an de leur echeance.
P.ROGIS.
L. SPEIRN
Grand CStaou 21 N,r, 7o5E
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IR Guotnsq(gp>

Public tous les Same1as n,atan 1'Gs
JOEL II. SANDOZ & ANDRE MEYNIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-07
VENTE PUBLIOUE,

Opelousas, 7 Avril, 1855.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Wood-Gas Controversy.
HAIHER alarn hut dIsfa ant Gr

N uTlng 1s
IA carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive that the
smoke Of their cannon has somewhat obscured
Their vision. Dr. g. G. Page, as the attorney for
w. Y. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, l.. r. Bresach or this city,
has presented those Of Peilenkofcr 81 Rutland. OF
Bavaria-he being their assgnee-ihrough the
columns Of the Daily IImss OF the Sd instant He
ssHs that the first I,acnt for the Bavarian inyen.
.,on was is.-.sd on February -, 1851, an anthem.
tlcated copy OF wme1 has been fled n our Pa,en,
Ohice also, that the claims 81 he as.;ono,s ,c.s
MED 70 the ofhcc, 10 protect their rights rrora
than year ago. As no patent can i. Obtained
Tor making or using Wood Gas The disnptcJ
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
ihe reheaiing OF the gas-passing il over red.ho,
surface IN us way 10 the cooler-afer il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in Dr. Pages letter.
on page 20. Now, as Mcconnell claims 10 have
invented the apparatus for reheating Wood Gas
as Tar back as iS4g--two years previous 10 the
granting OF the Bavarian paient-and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on The 2tith day OF
September last, although contested BY Pettenko
Ter N Ruland, we cannot well conceive who L. X
Breisach wants 20 frightsn, by declaring through
the columns of the TIMES, that he will prosecute
me uolators Of the Bavarisn invention He gives
TINS notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
ducton q this invention, but, in doing so he for
got 70 present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 10 show what patent rights be possesses
WheR ne again writes 10 inform the public that he
has certain patent rights and will prosecute these
who infringe them, we hope he viii be 80 good as
10 slate what these rights are, that the public
may know what he means-!Sctentife dmerpan.
Nov i6-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
PACKAGE & LETTER

IL Express, daily TO and from Downieyille and
'hs northern and southern mines in connexion al
n.erys,.le with Adams a. Cos, by every sIean,e.
= I. - = sa..-- al Fnrnpe South America
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands aoJ
China
Renewed facilities are now offered 10 the nubIic
Tor transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters, nj reduced prices 10 all parts Of the world
al our principal odices.
From Marysville 10 Dobbins Ranch F.ster'.
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Long Bar, Industry Bar kcnnebee Bar Barron :
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rrenchmans Bar Missouri Bar, Sweetlands . San n
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BILLS or EXCHANGE.
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following banks
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City Bank, Rochester; q. Smith & Co. Chicago:
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Marine Insurance Com
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Commercial Branch Bank Of the State Of Ohio.
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Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on Marysville, Sacramento San
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MIA. Deposits received, special or otherwise.
COLLECTIONS made on ell parts Of the Atlantic
States and California and all other branches Of
express business promptly attended TO- The
latest dates Of Atlantic and California papers
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
2ewspapers and periodicals. free Of charge.
Special messengers are dispatched with every
treasure express.
SAM. w. LANGTON 81 BRO
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

DANNY FERNS NEW BOOK.-Sec0nd
Il series of Fern Leaves, composed Of entirely
new matter. This second offering Of her Leaves
is decidedly superior TO anything which has YET
issued from her spirited PEN
Lady Bulwer's new book Behind the Scene.
This work is very brilliant and wonderful ability is
displayed in almost every page.
The Dodd Family, one of Levers funniest speci-
mems Of inimiable humor and satire.
Graham's Magazines for June.
All the New Books and Magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTONS Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street and Penn.
May 30-3t avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

NJ EW SPRING GOODS.-P H. Browning
IN under the United States Hotel returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members Of the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon MN the past winter, and respectfully soicits
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally TO his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment Of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres.
and VestIngs, in great varieties have not in any
previous season been 20 well prepared 10 offer to
me closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine M stock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety OF stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
n; u. Sole agent for Scous Repou of Fashion.
for the District.
Ready made Clothing of superior quality. OF
my own make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

Id ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers Of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land the description of the tract of land granted
to each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severaly served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale. A4
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, 1913, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
For sale Washington by .s
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
RANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, w arm, and HotSprings.


The cheapest, most com fort lie, and expedl-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and HotSprings.
Euzsssxzzx, ARRANGEMENTS having
k11k@MNa& been made with the owners OF the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE TO
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
tance of six miles, in connexion with the trains
this road and the Washington railroads. the fol
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June /, 1854:
train from Alexandra TO Gordonsville, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, nj Y O'clock a. m,
the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving al
Gordonsville al half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
A train from Gordonsyille TO Alexandra, and in!
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria to Warrenton and, in.
termediate stations, will leave Alexandra daily
Sunday excepted at o'clock, p. m, arriving Al
WGrenion 81 o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at O'Clock, a. m. er
Train from Warrenton TO Alexandra and inter
mediate stations will leave Warren,en daily (Sun-
day excepted at quarter before 2 o'clock, I. m.
arriving at Alexandria at halfpast o'clock, a m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
THE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh suppl,

u JUST rccelVed.
Also, Life and Sayiags Of Mrs. Parington, and
others Of the Family, edited by B. r. Shelaber, OF
the Boston Poa.
my Schools and Schoolmssters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author OF the
Footprints ofthe Creator, &c.
Womans Influence and Woman's Mission.
The Ladys Equestrian Manual. in which the
principles and practice Of Horsemanship for La.
dies are thoroughly explained, TO enable every
Lady 10 ride with comfort and elegance
just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Of lith street and Penn. avenue.
May Y
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

REAT COMPLAINTS having been
VI made Of the irrcgularity of the running ofthe
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined 10 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE follows, viz:
From Washington, ct, s, %, anS1it a. m; 1, 3,
aud d, p. IN.
From Alexandra, IT, 81, loa, a. m; l24, 2, 4,
and 81 p. m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, u, 9t, and IL a. m; l22 a. and a,
p. m.
Nov 1T GEORGE PAGE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
DENsION LAws.-The last edition, COM

II DENSION LAWSe-Tho last 6ultlOn, COIn-
III piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions in
lS49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ord-
nances ofthc old Congress, showing the pay to of
fcers of the line and the staff of the army the hos
piial department, and medical staff, and Of the
quartermaster's department; halt-pay of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, 17S0; under
other resolutions, to officers to officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutation pay under the resolution of March
22d, 17S3; together with the names of the officers
of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served to the end of the war, and acquired
the right of commutation pay with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free any part Of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb IA Near Nj nth street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
TUsTRECEIvED TAYLOR & MAUI

u ry's Bookstore, near 9th street.
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, d. ID.
A Lamp to the Path; or the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w.
K. Tweedie, ID, ID.
The Catacombs Of Rome by the Right Rev. w.
j. Kip, u. ID.
Narrative Of a Voyage 20 the Northwest Coast
Of America, by Gabriel Franohere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets Of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Lfe Of Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan.
Frank Lcslie's Ladies' Gazette OF Fashion for
May May
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

TRIAL OF MATT. II. WARD.-Full and
i authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
on the occasion, and the Reply of Alfred Allen,
Esq, Attorney for the Commonwealth.
The Religion of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
Norway
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
May IS Bookstore, RearSeth 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
MisffIIaasons.
AMPLEs OF MACHINERY AND

TXAM PL ES OF MACHINERY AND
IL Mill-work-Beiag plans, sections, and eleva-
ton Of works in several departments OF Machine
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
crptions ofther construction action and practical
application TO various branches Of industry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 1llh st. and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
DRosPECTUs or DE Bow,s RE-

il VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
marily 10 the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at 50 per annum, in advance.
Es- A few complete sets OF the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 to $50 pages }
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any OF the large cities or towns. Sep 7-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and l76 Pearl stre0, Ne,c York.
BOVINE & Co. Importers {

COLLINS, BOWN & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
arc now offering one of the largest and best Sc
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market. Our stock comprises all the various
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American and English drawing papers plain, en-
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Oct A-iys fm)
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14

IL and Bnlders-We have now on hand, at
SEELYS Patent kflns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime II is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il very
superior aIticle for plsstering, white coating and
hard finishing
Give us a CALL and you shall be pleased.
s. J. SEELY a. co.
Juty n N
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
miscellaneous.
IMPERIAL DICTIONARY. ENGLISH,

Il archaeological, and Scientific, adapted 10 the
present state of literature. science, and art,
The basis OF WebsIers English Dictionary, with
the addition of many thousand words and phrases
from the other standard dictionaries and encyclo-
pedlas, and from numerous other sources, CON-
prislng all words purely English and the prin-
cipal and most generally used technical and scien
tlnc terms, together with their etymologies and
Nelr pronunciation, according 10 the best aulhor
ties, illustrated by upwards Of two thousand en-
cravings on wood vols. imperial, svo, London
edition.
Diary and Correspondence Of John Evelyn.
r. h. . author of the Sylvia, 10 which is sub
joined The Private Correspondence between King
Charles |. and Sir Edward Nicholas, and between
or Edward Hyde, afterwards Earl of Clarendon,
ana Dir Richard Browne, new edition in A vol
umes, corrected, revised, and enlarged. London
edition.
The life Of Marie de Medicis, Queen Of France.
consort OF Henry w. and Regent of the Kingdom
edition.
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF,
n, fAhNHAM, corner of llth st. and Pennsyl-
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MARA; or the Child of Adoption, an origi-
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cents.
Is it possible to make the best of both Worlds,
sixty cents.
NV Schools and scboolmss,ar. hv Huah M;,s,
81 Is y
bottoms Evidences, seventy-ive cents.
browns Discourses on the Sayings and Doings
OF our Lord, new edition, four dollars.
Holiday House, by Miss Sinclair, new edition
fifty cents.
Infants Progress, new edition, fifty cents.
Physical Theory Of Another Life, BY Isaac Tay-
or, one dollar.
The Missionary of Kilmany
vlnets Homiies, or the Theory of Preaching.
The Lamplghter.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
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