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R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
IIpYARD,G Wild Cherry Ilitters Is he

"IBBARD'S Wild Cherry Bitters Is the
best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II is the
best strengthening Biliers for ell who debili.
tated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or ovrrworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
the world. II is perfectly harmless aud gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially to females. Try il
and become convinced; our word for it, you will
not regret IL.
Spruce street. New York; and j GIBBs, corner OF
5ih and Z streets; A. BAssETT, POS ID street; and
+. II. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, ID. G.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. July l0--3m
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New Jersey Know-nothing Council.

TRENTON, August 1.-The State Council of
Known othngs met here to-day. One hundred
and fifty persons were present After lengthy
discussion, resolutions were adopted protesting
against the 10Th section of the Philadelphia plat
form, ION the slavery question: not being a
part of American principles. The Council also
protested against the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

AGRICULTURAL PPoFEssoRsHP.--It is stated
that the board Of visitors at the University of
Virginia have signified TO the committee Of the
agricultural society of that State their willingness
to enter into an engagement for the endowment
Of an agricultural professorship at the University.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
H zeal ano AersOnal.
Ingenious Rogues.-The records ofthe Patent

Ingenious Rogues.-The records ofthe Patent
Office show that patents have been issued for i'm
proyement in the means for opening oysters, and
for cooking them, and for shoppers TO bottles even
aud for hy-iraps! In fact, there seems to be no
end 10 ingenious mechanical contrivances But
il the granting of a sheep-skin, surmounted by
the American eagle, depends on the success OF
the original invention, we cannot conceive why
the burglars who inest our city do not file their
applications 10 secure them in their "rights !"
They have demonstrated TO our citizens within
the past year, that, no matter how strongly secur
ed dwelling house or store may be- they can
enter il, and in majority of cases, carry away
plumber, without The least prospect OF detection
sometimes by carloads Sleeping chant ers no
matter how high from the ground, are not mac
cessibe to the ingenious robbers; for, on Wednes-
day night. by this means, citizen of the fourth
ward was visited while in bed, asleep; the in.
truder being stimulated by feeling of curiosity
to ascerta in land possess himself of the contents
Of his pantaloons pocket, which he had, on retir-
ing, careessly thrown chair The rafting
Of bunch Of keys in the garment aroused the
sleeper, who at once rushed toward the burglar
revolver
could be seized 10 fire at him parting salute.
This is not solitary case Of the kind we
frequently hear Of such Instances Of daring and
villany; and the misfortune is, no arrests are
effected, so that stern examples can be made of
thieves Of that peculiar description.
Emboldened by success these burglars some
times enter as many as four or FIVE houses during
the same night, and in succession, as on Wednes-
day. On those occasions they did not reap much
profit; but as they easily disheartened
they will, probably, repeat their adventures at a
future time.
If man should these hot nights, make his bed
on the house-top, and hang his pantaloons on the
chimney, those fellows would find means to as
cend, by the spout or Otherwise TO search the
pockets
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
OPINIONS OF TIE PRESS.

HuBBELL's MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER.-We refer
our readers TO the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in.
duce all TO give il PHILADELPHIA Merchant
IL is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale il richly deserves
Tribune
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

THE COLLAR BUsMEss.--Lynn is not more fla
nous for shoes than Troy, New York, is for col
lars and bosoms. There are fifteen of these
establishments in Troy, and it is estimated that
they turn out on an average, Sc, 900 collars per
day. One establishment employs forty sewing
machines, worked by many young ladies, who
easily turn Off fifteen dozen per day and it is said
that they readily earn. from 50 to SO per
week
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Criminal Court.-This tribunal adjourned on
Thursday, until the next regular term
During its late session, an unusually large num-
Der of cases of assaults and batteries petty lar.
cenes, and riots, were tried I; some of the partic
pants in those transactions having been found
guilty, and either committed 10 jail or fined. or
punished by both Imprisonment and the payment
of small sum of money. which, in such convic
tons, seldom exceeds one dollar; and even this
amount is beyond the means of the victim Of the
law.
Several persons for grand larceny, sent
down TO the Penitentiary, where they will have
ample opportunities TO repent, fthey will, of their
misdeeds /; but whether they do or not, society
will, for while be rid OF those dangerous pests
those breathing nuisances in the community.
The dozen or more indictments against persons
for selling lottery tickets contrary TO the law Of
Congress, have been carried over 10 the next
term ofthe court
Before the adjournment, new trial was
granted 10 negro named George Raglan, who
was convicted Of the murder Of an Irish hostler
Francis Fitzpatrick. The prisoner, meanwhile, will
remain in Jail.
The grand jury, we learn. dismissed al least
twoIhirds of the complaints made 10 them; they
being of too trifiDg character 10 present 10 the
respectable and dgnfed Court. Ii is suspected
that the witness fee Of dollar and quarter ofen
stimulates the getting up OF cases which, other
wise, would have no existence
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

ANOTHER OF WAsHNcToN's SLAVES DIS
covERED.--A writer in the Rochester American
says that former slave of General Washington,
named Richard Stanup, or Stanhope, lives at Ur-
bana, Ohio, at the good old age of l08 years. He
has in his possession the original papers giving
him his freedom, in General Washngton's own
handwriting, for which he has refused quite
sum Of money. He had rather part with his farm
than his papers. He owns about one hundred
some ten miles north of the village of Urba-
ma bought with money given him by his llustri-
Gus master. He is now living with his sixth
wife, and to all appearance, enjoying life well
as the youngest.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
CAPON SPRINGS. VIRGINIA.

THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, at this well es-
i rabished and popular Watering Place will
be opened on the Goth OF June
The from Baltimore arrive al Winchester
daily al ~ o'clock, p. IN. Two lines Of stages,
owned by different propretors, aiiording travellers
the advantages OF active com petition, leave Win
chester al 3, p. IN, and arrive 81 Capon AT 81 p m
A train leaves Alexandria daily, al IT, A. m,
and arrives NJ Stra-burg The Manassas road,
al 1T a. m. A fine stage line. owned by the en-
terprising firm Of Parish Il Co. leaves Suasburg
on the arrival OF the cas-, aud teaches Capon Al
A p m Passengers leaving Baltimore at At m.
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat nj Alexandra, and can breakfast on
the boat. Thr connection with Baltimore by this
route is certain, and the trip pleasant aud exped
tious.
Board per day So; Week. SIP; Month, $40;
Children and colored servants half price.
T. l.. BLACKMORE
June 7-tf THOMAS Il. y. INGRAM.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

VINO SHE'-The question regarding the
identity of Mrs. Robinson, the ''veiled murder
ess," as she is called, is likely to be settled in a
court of Justice. The Troy IN. Y.) Times stated
that her name was Charlotte Wood, and that she
was connected with wealthy family of that
name in Canada, but would not disgrace her
family by the avowal. Mr.. Wood has sued the
Times for libel, and the suit is now about to be
tried
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Teiegraphic Tolls-again.-Sin our publ
cation, on Thursday, upon :his subject, we have
seen an able article in the Baltimore Patriot, the
writer of which, we are assured, understands
what he is talking or rather writing, about ''By
this new tariff of reduced rates. he says "a
message of ten words 10 Philadelphia from Bati-
more) that, before, cost twenty five cents, is now
TO be charged forty CENTS and one that heretofore
cost fifty cents TO New York is 10 be charged
seveniy-fve cents, and from Baltimore to Wash
ington thirty cents, instead OF twenty; the only
privilege given TO the person teegraphing is that
he can elongate his message TO twenty words if
he chooses, instead of limiting il to ten In order
10 insure persons from having errors made By tie
company in transmitting their dispatches they
propose TO insure their correctness if fifty per
cent. extra is paid. If these charges in this new
tariff are to be carried out with reference to the
press, the increase in the cost photographic news
will be enormous-more than double. y II The
advance we regard fully equal to rs per cent.
on Ill business done over the lines, and the public
and the press will find il so 10 their cost or else
be compelled 10 do without its services except in
cases of extreme necessity
And this by strange application of terms, is
said TO be /" rates reduced" The two companies
the House and the Morse--shonld have added,
+" and charges increased"
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EOR RENT, till the 18Th Of Novembe

IL next the large built house at the corner Of
10Th and * streets. Call the " Sentinel Office
Iniellgencer. Star, and Organ, one week daily
and send bills TO Sentinel Office
May l7-1wd
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

GOLD FROM AUsTRALIA-The British ship Red
Jacket, with the Australian mails for England,
put into Rio Janero on the 10Th of June for sup
plies, and sailed on the following day. She had
three hundred passengers and the immense sum
Of three million dollars in gold, making, with
the manifest of the ship Lightning, upwards of
five millions of gold shipped from Australia for
England within thirty days.
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
~ NRERT j. WALKER & LOUIS JANIN

IL have formed a co.partnership under the firm
of . WALKER Il JANIN,r for the management and
argument OF cases IN the Supreme Court Of the
United States, and before the Court of Claims nj
Washington city
Address: Washington, ID. G..
May l0--;}meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Lager Beer.-We noticed the other day, a
statement in the papers, showing the large extent
to which lager beer is manufactured in the city of
New York and its vicinity, there being no less
than sixty dstleres, with an outlay Of 81 $4,000
From the increasing number Of signs in this
tropos, advertising the article for sale, in saloons
especially appropriated for that purpose we pre-
sumo that at least six barrels Of the malt liquid
is consumed now TO one barrel two years ago.
Among the Germans, lager beer is "institu-
tom" beverage dearer TO them than whiskey is
to the most Incorporate Of natvc-born republic
cans.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Pig Catching.-The police officers have been
busy, OF late, capturing animals of'the pork
kind" running at large, contrary to the municipal
statute. Ignorance Of The law excuseth no
man." is an old legal maxim and, as the por-
cines are presumed to have no knowledge on the
subject il should have been added, "and no pig
for certainly the last named is not excused by
reason OF It's ignorance.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Juvenile INTERESTINGLY day passes
without our hearing Ct some Juvenile no is
guilty Of thet. One day this week, boy, be.
tween seven and eight years of age, offered TO
sell to another an entire piece OF calico for The
sum of six and a quarter cents and, two days
thereafter police officer dispossessed youth,
Pennsylvania avenue, OF similar bundle of
goods, while he was endeavoring TO sell it for one
twentieth part Of it's prime cost The market
houses serve as fields in which boys reap their
harvests Of fruit and small change and the mis-.
fortune is, their practice is making them perfect
in this Of dishonesty.
We attribute many Of these crimes 10 idleness
and 10 the looseness of The reins Of parental
troll Boys suffered TO roam nj large contract bad
habits, and in these days, must have their cigars
and beer, or something stronger, and visit places
of amusement. Money is necessary for these
purposes, and hence they resort 10 dishonest
means for their supply of funds.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

IA on the Book of Revelation, by the Row. John
Cumming, d. d. rs cents,
Benedctons, or the Blessed Life by tn, Rev
Cumming, ID. D.; IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites vi The lo,Y,
e~i price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY " RALIANTYNE,
On nh street, near Odd Fellow Hall
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

ssTJ,HE BLUE BOOK,,--OAicial Regis
ter Of the United states, giving the
names Of al Oficeholders under the Government,
with their Salaries, Location, and time Of appoint
ment few copies of the last edition stl for
sale in Washington by
a. TAYLOR a. MAURY,
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L.. j. MIDDL ETON,

ID EAL Err IN ZOE,
Office and Depot Soufh side r. Re1t 10 cor. I2th 81.
ICE kept constantly on hand Of The Office, which
Il can be had in urge small quantities.
NJ Office oreL from a. m. 10 9. p. IN.
Nav 3-sn /, pm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

The National Theatre is now undergoing
extensive improvements, both inside and out; the
proprietor seeming to be determined TO make il
one Of the most tasteful dramatic temples in the
country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
New York and Boston Compared.

The Boston Traveller has an article upon the
population of Boston and New York, giving some
interesting statistics. In 1880 the population of
Boston was 1900, and Of New York 5000
Now the population of Boston is $50 900, Of New
York 100000. Brooklyn, adjoining New York,
that was village little while ago. has 300, 900
people, or $4,000 more than Boston; and there
are other towns about New York that will soon
be as large as Boston. The increase of people in
New York was 235 900 in the last five years,
which was IS 900 more than Boston now contains
Relatively Boston has much greater tonnage,
commerce, and wealth. The average valuation
to person in Yew York is 500; in Boston it is
$4,000. Boston, with but one-ffth the popula-
ton, spends more money for schools than New
York. 1t is impossible now for anybody to con-
ceive how great city New York may become.
Its estimate for 1860 is about million souls,
and with the trade of the whole continent, it may
be the whole world centering there, it may go up
to five millions in one century. London and Paris
the only two places of the civilized globe that
exceed it to-day. Paris will soon be in the shade,
and London cannot keep pace with the mistress
of the New World. It only needs the Pacific rail
road and in fifty years the largest city that exists
would be its INFERIOR and very shortly it would be
able to purchase the wealth Of the richest of an
Gent or modern times, and have surplus left.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04
More Camph.ne Accidents.

A mother and her child, four or five years old /,
We're burned TO death at Michigan City, last Fri
day afternoon, by the use of camphene The par
tculars of the affair, given in the Chicago Press,
are heart-rending. The family Of MIR. Doyle, a
provision dealer in Michigan City, had been in
the habit of starting fire in the stove by pouring
camphene upon the kindlings and wood, and APP
plying match.
On Friday afternooni Mrs. Doyle proceeded 10
light fire in order to prepare supper, after her
usual custom, and having placed shavings and
wood in the stove, commenced pouring the fluid
from some vessel upon the fuel. Unhappily, and
unsupported by her, some live Goals had remained
in the stove from the previous fire, and the fluid
burst into flame, which, running into the vessel
in Mrs. Doyle's hands, exploded it, and covered
her and her child, who stood near, with its burn
ing contents. She caught up her child, and throw
ing it into bed, endeavored to cover it up, and
then rushed out of doors for help The neighbors
who saw her describe the sight most appalling;
the flames entirely enveloped her, and ten
feet above her head She was finally wrapped in
carpet by one of the ncighbors, and the fire ex-
tinguished, but not until she was horribly burned
so that she died in the EXTREMIST agony. The
child was dreadfnlly burned, and died few hours
after its mother. In view of this and other melan-
choly accidents connected with the use of cam
phene and burning fluid, will not the public learn
that they are as dangerous as gunpowder.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

Il EAVES from n Family Journal, from
IL "A the French of Emile Souvestre, author Of
The Attic Philosopher in Paris.
Mrs .Jameson's Common place Book OF Thoughts,
Memories, and Fancos.
r. FARNHAM,
June.7 Corner 18th 81. and Penn, av.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

HISTORY FOR BOYS; or Annals OF
III the Nations OF Modern Europe, by j c.
Edgar, at TAYLOR u MAURY'S
Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-04

JEW BOOks.--The Heiress Of Haughton,
IN or the Mothers Secret a novel, by the au-
thor OF emily Wyndham," "RavenscliG," sc.
Price 37l cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 55.
ART HlNTS-Architecture Sculpture, fand
Painting by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 25.
Just received
X. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and1lth street.
July u.
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Mail steamers.
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain Wesl.
The Pacific ......-... Captain Nye.
The Baliic. ........ Captain Comsiock.
EEA These ships having been built by
%A&ys contract expressly for government
service, every has been taken
IN their construction, - also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
gance and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York TO Liverpool,
IN nrst cabin. ...............-.. $3.50
In second cabin S75. Exclusive use OF extra sized
state rooms ................-.. .$323
From Liverpool Ia New York 30 and 20 guineas.
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship
No berth secured until paid for
PROPOSED DATES SAILING.
From Mem FORK From liverpool
Ved'day. Dire y, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
Weekday. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec so, 1854
Wed ay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan 10 1855
Wed'd, Feb 2, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, s55
Wed'daJ. Feb p, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar. T. 1855 Saturday. Feb "a, 1855
For ire gh' Or pa sag, apply 10
No. So Wall street, N. Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY Il Co.,
Liverpool.
K. g. ROBERTS IL Co.,
IL Kings Arms Yard, London.
Il q. WAINWRiGHT& Co.,
Paris.
GEO H. DRAPER, Havrc.
The owners of these ships will not be accounta
Bile for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
ciou, stones. ais, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed Jan 3-dtf
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II ONGMoRTH,s Native wines and Bran

j 4 dies. Il have Just received, and keep con-
stanty on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catswba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines and Caiawba Brandy
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use b. LOST, Agent.
Also Importer and Dealer in all kinds Of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
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POETICAL PORTRAITS.
nv ROBERT MAcNrsH.

nv ROBERT MACNIsH.
The following lines published number of
years ago, will he read with interest, and we
therefore present them 10 our readers, believing
they will be duly appreciated:
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NTORk, or Plenty 10 DO and Hours TO
w DO II, by Nj. NJ Brewster, lst and Cd series
IS cents
Gratitude an Exposition OF the l03d Psalm, by
Rev John Stevenson, IS cents.
Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton Bart, study for
young men.
GRAY ~ RAIIANTYNE.
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The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West.
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The RaIic. Caplain Cometack
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Most of the small German States are prepar-
ing 10 disarm. The resignation Of the Hanove.
rian Cabinet is hourly expected, and il IL said
Count Platen viii be the new Premier
Capt. Merryman, of the American barque I'M
dine, has been the first TO refuse payment Of the
Hanoverian State dues. He refused to show his
papers; yet was permitted to proceed 10 Ham
burg and deliver his cargo.
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NEW BOOks.-The Heircss of /

wAsHrNeroN Cry, April 10, 1855.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-02
SPEECH MAKING.

The custom of making speeches on any all
occasions in the United States is one which
in our humblejudgment, were more honor
ed in the breach than the observance 1t
is not only the pest of Our deliberative as
semblies in which it fairly runs riot, inter.
rupting the public business and nauseating
the public stomach, but it has become fix
ed institution at gatherings of men, women
and children, for purposes of social enjoy
ment. There cannot be a dinner festivity,
or children's picnic without victimizing
some confding gentleman, who bad gone to
the entertainment in the expectation of
quietly enjoying himself, and compelling
him to make an oratorical effort The un-
happy wretch is not permitted to escape, but
forced to bore himself and others by for.
NAL speech upon everything in general and
nothing in particular, to the great edifcatien
of nobody. We submit that this custom
ought to be abolished. On these festive oc-
casions. people go to enjoy social converse
and free, agreeable intercourse with each
other, not to make or hear speeches. Emil
ven the proceedings with anecdotes and
songs, but in the name of all that is merciful
stop the speeches.