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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-16

a. SPLE NDID PAIR OF n
I@S MATCH CARRIAGE HORSES. In
FOR SALE.-The subscriber has for GAAA
sale fine pair of MATCH HORSES blood bays a,
years old, of large size and fine action now wot.m,
to the American Hotel Omnibus which he will rd
for less than their value. if early application be made
to the Stable, 18th and Franklin streets
no l4-3t* JAMES SISTON ia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-16

LIVERPOOL FINE SALT--600 sacks
IL Jeareys Il Darcy brand, per schr. Gsiitso' vi
sale by . .,,,,,,,co
no Is DAVENPORT, ALLEN " "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-16

HORSE BRU - n T. ----t0ve Brh'"+
III Paint and White Hair Whltewash Brushes II"
and improved pattern; for sale By =, -.
DUVAL NORTON, DTesm
mol, In,h and naIH 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-16

ItGD LIVER OIL.--Hese".. nv
~ CO'saud SamI Shines g-IIn,n-, ~. - n,,s,sr
M ~ CHAS. MILLSPAt Oh, p.-s1-----
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
The French Industrial Exhibision.

The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Ecening Post says that the approaching exhibit
ton in Paris promises to be more brilliant and
successful than was anticipated by the most
sanguine, three months ago. All the continen-
tai nations will be extensively represented. In
Great Britain, only, does the war so extensively
engross public attention as to interfere seriously
with the preparations Of the Paris fair. Austria,
which had seven hundred exhibitors at the
London fair, will have eighteen hundred here;
Prussia, which had six hundred exhibitors at
London, will have sixteen hundred here; and
even Switzerland viii have more than five
hundred, vouching for the dignity Of her posi-
ton as manufacturing State.
The United States has the place of honor in
the exhibition. On entering the building by
the grand entrance, the visitor will advance at
once into the American section. Great Britain
will have position upon the right and France
upon the left. More than four thousand square
feet of space has been assigned 10 the United
States, and on the Odd of February last the
Central Committee of American Commissioners
had been notified Of intention to exhibit by but
about sixty-four Americans. The prospects
were that the department would not be filled
up at the time of opening. 1t is to be hoped
that this will not be the case. America should
be well represented in an exhibition like that
which is coming off in Paris, and we trust that
her citizens will be enterprising enough to send
handsome show of goods to the fair. A dis
play of American productions, manufactures
and inventions, might be made which would
be second to that of no other country.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

GCOTpS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ Usher of this large and popular family Jonrna
offers for the coming year Qo54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
luton" published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briliancy OF his previous produc-
tons. The first of series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth; is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola etc, etc. is also engaged TO furnish brill
liant novelette, to follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tence Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. 9. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
Clairville Lille I.berne, 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 SO; four copies one year S.; 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.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
Wasllingtun Sentinel.



We extract the following interesting account
Of one of Turkeys statesmen from a letter in
the Boston Post, received by the last steamer:
Turkey has lost the strongest of her old
statesmen during the present month, Khosref
Pasha. He was ninety-seven years old, and
has been a prominent man in the councils OF
the Porte ever since the days of Catharne of
Russia. AS he was the Oldest, so he was the
richest Of the notables of Turkey. His history
is as thoroughly Turkish as were his honors
and habiliments. When George Washington
was surveying lands on the branches of the
Ohio, and Seth Pomeroy was boring out the
spiked cannon on the forts Of Louisburg,
khosref was a lame and deformed orphan in
the mountains of the Caucasus, obtaining a
precarous existence by little services among
the cottagers. Before the British red coats
had marched back to Boston from Lexington
Common, to the tune of Yankee Doodle, the
humpbacked beggar boy had stood as a slave
In the Stamboul slave market, had been In
stalled as servant into the palace Of Abdul
Hamed, and had found his way to the favor Of
young Mahmoud, the then heir to the throne
In the country and the position where the pass
port to success is a fine figure and engaging
manners, young Khosref, destitute of both
possessed some faculty of gaining and retaining
good will, which enabled him to conquer ma
ture. When Mahmond succeeded to the throne
the fortunes Of the orphan boy rose, and being
shortly afterwards made secretary to Capudar
Pasha, he laid the foundation of his enormous
wealth. He has outlived all his friends and
all his foes, but his prosperity never left him
esce in every change, and has generally sue
ceeded in obtaining something from every revo-
luton. But he was always a slave. From the
servitude of the imperial house there is no
manumission. Though he leaves nearly two
million pounds sterling in money, every far.
thing of it goes to the present Sultan
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

The reports of the legislative committee are
published in house document The majority
report, signed by o. w. Allen, of the senate,
and ]. w. Stone, L. Z. Knowles, and Oliver
Warner, OF the house, is long anti-slavery
argument, and concludes with recommending
Mr.. Loring's removal from the office OF Judge
Of probate for Suffolk county, because he has
sinned against the moral sentiments of Massa.
chusetts," not because he has failed in his duty
in said Office. Bradford X. Pierce and Erasm us
Gould declined to sign the majority report
because no evidence was put in to show that
his decision as U. ). commissioner in the slave
case was corrupt; because if he had decided in
favor of, the slave no complaint would have
been made against him and because they will
not "make one man a sacrifice for the sins oil
others, even for the benefit of good cause. 7
Their reasons are followed by minority report
signed by George Fl. Devereux, which goes
against the removal of Mr.. Loring as an arb
trary exercise of power dangerous to the indie
pendence of the judiciary, and neither just nor
magnanimous on the part Of the State, which,
if prepared to resist the authority Of the Union
ought to do it in her sovereign capacity, instead
OF offering up single citizen as a victim to
anti-slavery rage and fanatcism
All three of these papers are sharp upon the
fugitive slave law, and the Nebraska act. Blu,
the only offence alleged against the Judge Of
probate is that he, as commissioner, acted
against the public opinion of the State. We
shall see whether the k. n. legislature viii
punish him for that.-Bosfon Post.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

INDEPDNpENcE, Missouri, March 1--we
have just received by express the proclamation
of Gnvarnnr Raadnr II 10 got nnnn hlshod, 90
it seems there is no hurry on the part of his
Excellency to have it circulated abroad. The
manuscript is in printing Office in Lawrence,
whence our herald procured copy. The
most important are the following paragraphs re-
lative to the rejection. A voter must dwell here
at the time Of offering his vote. He must then
have commenced an actual inhabitancy, which
he actually intends to continue permanently,
and he must have made the territory his dwell
ing to the exclusion Of any other home. In
case any election is contested, the parties ag-
grieved must bring the matter before the Co
vernon, who shall determine the case between
the parties contesting; he thus makes himself
the legislator, judge, and executive. The cleo
ton takes place on Friday, 30th instant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
Seizure of Diamonds, alleged to have been
Struggled.

A few days since posse of Custom House
officials, headed by Capt Rynders, called at the
establishment of Theo. Christ, manufacturer
and importer of jewelry at No. ll9 Nassau
street, and took possession of his entire stock,
alleging that some or all of it has been SNUG
gled. The officers retained possession of the
goods until Wednesday, the safes containing
the diamonds and other jewelry to the value of
100000 being kept sealed, except during the
time the search was progressing. Finally, the
legitimate importation of all the property was
satisfactorily accounted for, with the exception
of package of diamonds and other precious
stones valued at $4,000, which the officers took
possession of upon the allegation that they had
been struggled Mr.. Christ states that these
belong partly to private individuals and partly
to himself, he having purchased them from a
wealthy lady of this city. The officers, before
removing the package, offered to let them re-
main, provided Mr.. c. would prove that they
had not been struggled, but Mr.. c., by advice
of his counsel, l.. B. Shepard, esq, preferred
leaving those who charge him with smuggling
to prove it, and says they have acted without
justi6able evidence. The matter will be imme
diately investigated.-N Y. Express.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
From the Rochester Democrat of Wed nesday
The Late Mystery.

The discovery of the body of the late Emma
Moore, on Monday, and the subsequent post
mortem examination, by three reputable ply
sicians, throws light upon mystery which, but
an hour before the discovery, was yelled in
darkness. 1t has put an end to ten thousand
stories, to the speculations which inculpated
relatives in crime, and the surmises that she
had, for reasons best known to herself, left her
home to become the victim and yotary of deg
radiation and crime.
1t is now so evident that Emma Moore was
the victim of heartless seducer, that no man
longer doubts. In consequence of her fall and
an apprehension of her coming shame, she
either destroyed her own life, or it was taken
by some one else who had an equal interest in
concealing her disgrace. There will be differ
ent opinions on this subject.
1t seems probable that if the act was volun.
tary and premeditated, she would have left her
money and gold watch at home, where they
would have been Of service to her friends.
There are no marks of violence discovered
upon her person, and if she was murdered, il
must have been done by some one possessing
her confidence, who could easily persuade hel
into an evening walk in a locality where q
sudden push might, in an unguarded moment
precipitate her from a bridge into the water.
We need scarcely say, that if such was the
manner Of her death, although the truth may
never be ascertained in the legal mode, the
conviction of the community points with set
tied certainty to the guilty individual. Bu
although he may be innocent of this crime il
is morally certain that he is guilty of one nc
| less atrocious
P. Sit appears from the testimony of the
physicians that the deceased was encie,ate, and
had been so for six or seven months This
together with refusal to marry on the part O
whoever betrayed her, (which may be supposed, I
will be considered as affording reason fol
| selfdestruction.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
The Galapagos Islands--Protest Of TIA
English, French, and Spanish Govern

The Galapagos Islands--Protest OF the
English, French, and Spanish Govern
ments.
The Ell Aercuriode Rorincids, a paper pub
lished at Valparaiso, contains a copy of the
protest made by the Minister of Peru, the
Charge d. Affaires of France, and the British
Consul at Quito, against the transfer to the
United States of any interest whatever in the
Galapagos Islands. The document says, il
having come to their knowledge that by a
treaty between the Equitorian Government and
the United States of North America, by which
a protectorate is granted to the latter over the
Island of Galapagos, they presented to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs considerations
against it, what, however, were Intellectual /;
and, considering that the transaction violated
high interests, irrespective of Ecuador, and
that the Government cannot and ought not to
bind itself without the assent Of the nations
whose interests would be directly or indirectly
affected, and refe0ting that their silence might
be received as an implied acquiescence that
would operate against rights which they are
bound to protect against the aforesaid treaty,
in respect to the stipulation alluded to, and to
every other particular that may damage OF
curtail the political and commercial interests
OF their respective nations"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
whatisaH indaa.

New ! ork is famous for names to political
parties. The Wings are classified as "Silver
Greys" and Woody Heads the Democrats as
" Hards" and "Softs," and the X Ms as "Hin.
doos." The following explains the reason:
The Thugs of Hindostan are an association
who believe II is their duty to exterminate allwho
do not belong TO their own order. They meet
in secret lodges and are sworn with solemn
oaths. They lie in wait for unsuspecting pass
ers-by, and attacking them suddenly, and with
out warning, strange them. The higher the
position and character of the victim, theegreater
is supposed to be the merit Of the act The
Thug who strangles the largest number Of vic
Tins in the course of year is rewarded with
the title of Grand Thug of the Council, and in
vested with despotic power. If any Thug re-
fuses to yield unquestioning power to the com
mands of the Grand Thug, they make an
image or effigy of him, which they burn, at the
same time stoning and cursing it. This is sup
posed to visit him with all manner of misfor-
tunes. After this any Thug who meets him is
bound to stab him to the heart, provided he
can do SO without risk of detection. Every
member of the order is sworn to deny his con-
nection with it, and when Intercepted to say
he knows nothing about it. When apprehended
and brought to justice, they claim to be per-
sons of the greatest morality and virtue, and
justify their acts by saying that they only wish
to establish the true religion, (viz: their own
and prevent foreigners, (viz: all who are not
Thugs from getting control of the country.
The points Of resemblance between the Thugs
of Hindostan, and the Know-nothings of this
country are, it will be seen, many and striking;
with preference, on the score of merit and fair
dealing, slightly in favor Of the Thugs.-Maine
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

SPRING FAsHIoYs.-Thursday was "opening
day" among the New York milliners, and the
Herald gives the following description of the
Spring bonnet -
The bonnets this season are not so much
lared as last; the crown droops more, and the
front is slightly projecting, and very many are
covered with dotted lace, either black or white.
They are trimmed with profusion of flowers,
intermingled with white and black blonde.
Flowers are much used in trimming, both inside
and out, and quite a novel effect is produced
by the combination of white and black blonde.
Straw enters largely into the composition of
bonnets this season, the fronts Of many being
formed OF IT, and the trimmings Of others
receiving additional beauty from the intermix
ture of flowers Of the same CHANGING material.
Madame Ferrerro exhibits two SPLENDID speci-
mons The crown and edge of the front is
made of the finest splint straw, and the front
and part Of the side crown is Of hair, arranged
so as to resemble puffings each putting being
confined by single row of braid. An exquisite
border of hair lace, with shell-like edge, light
ms blonde and far more beautiful, is attached to
the front rim Of the hat and thrown back.
With the exception of the crown, the hat is
transparent, and il is, without exception, the
rarest and most recherche we have ever seen.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

FALL OF BLACK SNow.-Professer Fairchild,
of Oberlin, Ohio, states that on February It'll,
they had in that region fall of dark-colored
snow. The crystals were in the form of dense
icy pellets, above the twentieth of an inch in
diameter. 1t fell to the depth of nearly an
inch, and when melted it. yielded about half an
inch of water The snow had distinct smoky
taste, and on fltering it through paper dark
sooty substance was obtained
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27

u others are reminded that the following list Of
articles Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on low farms
as any other house in the city, A large assert
ment and supply always on hand
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
O. 8. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden Il Withers's Bank
Mar l6 (Star0
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
nIANOs, PIANOs.-we have now in

DIANOS, PIANOS!-We have now In
liz store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis 81 Co.,
Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache & Co., Baltimore ranging in prices from
1925 to $500.
In addition to those in store, we have on exhi
biton at the metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms.
Asoson hand, Guitars, Violins Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery
Periumery and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN F. ELLIS,
306 Penn. avenue, near 10th street.
Feb 25-3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
Culver spoons, silver Tca-sets, Fine

Culver Spoons, Silver Tea-Sets, Fine
y Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, a
large assortment Of Spectacles Of every quality
and variety OF other goods, which will sell at
the wholesale price, by the single article. Do moi
fail TO call before making your selections, at
No. 41S Pennsylvania avenue,
Between Al and 9th streets,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
II. o. HOOD
N. B.-Chronometers Duplex, and other Fine
Watches, carefully repaired and warranted to give
satisfaction, by experienced workmen Also, new
work made to order, and Jewelry repaired at
short notice, II. 0. HOOD.
Mar %
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-27
CLOTHING.
A Complimcntary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

the FuDl1cs
ssVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, / will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one Thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion.o i will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. / will keep down my ex-
penses and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
| fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abed GEORGE p. FOX, u. s. A., U. 8. NJ, Tailor
and pInventeur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
In Wall street fsw years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the store 5 feet front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 34l BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, al
ruinously low prices, OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE yESTINGS,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. ID. 1S54)
FOX-GEORGE z. FOX-while most thank ful
to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaoons,
Cloths, Cassimeres Velvet Vestings, &c, &C., and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberaity Of
dealing, nor undersod by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
to the best of his ability, to employ mertorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful prvations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1885, the
| resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his ow gratuitous services, to his
friends and the public, to be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT /
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers ofthe Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, the pres
cnt imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over thew from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, felow-citizens, representing one of
the links of Commerce. yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
a.. United States Leader Of Fashions,
u u.s.. Headquarters, No. 321 broadway,
S.: s.. GEORGE P. FOX.
=. 1902 Dec 19-
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TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO
BOUNTY LAND,

Under The Act OF Congress, March Sd, 1865.
IL table for every description ofapplications for
land warrants, the subscriber is prepared TO furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms (and instructions as 10 the required evil
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the "act of Congress, March Sd, 1852
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army navy while engaged in any of the
wars of this country, IF dead, their widows mi
nor children,) entitled TO 160 acres of land, or
the proportion, if they have received less than
that amount under any previous act
Claims of all descriptions prosecuted before any
Of the Departments of the General Government.
Agents at a distance will find IT greatly 10
their advantage 10 correspond with the under
signed. Z. WAITE,
Mar 1S $50 Eighth Street, Washington.