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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
To Col. Horny, Hattoral's Point.

LF Mohammed, the prophet, is described as
a man OF mddlng size, with broad shoulders, a
wide chest, and large bones. He was ffeshy but
not stout The immoderate size of his head was
partly disguised by the long locks Of hair, which
in slight curs came nearly down to the lobe of
his ears. His oval face, though tawny, was
rather fair for Arab, but neither pale nor high
colored. The forehead was broad, and his fine,
long, but narrow eyebrows, were separated by
vein, which could be see throbbing when he was
angry. Under long eyelashes sparkled boodshot
black eyes, through wide slit eye-lids. His nose
was large, prominent, and slightly hooked; the
mouth was wide, showing good set of teeth.
His beard rose from the cheek bones and came
down to the collar-bone; he clipped his NOUS
taches, but did not shave them. He stopped; and
was slightly hump-backed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
Riae Pic an sou,n caroI,na.

From the following letter of Gen. Lee to Col.
Horny, il will be seen that the .riie pits, which
have been made important part of the APP
proaches 10 and delences of Sebastopel, were at
least thought of in Carolina as far back as the
date Of our revolution. The corps spoken OF
under the command of Col. Horny, which was
stationed near "Hattoral's Point" (Hadrill 3
Point, Mount Pleasantly numbered about FIVE
hundred men:
CHARLEsTowN, ye l4th June, l776.
SIR: consider the safety of the Fort and Gar
rison on Sullivans Island entirely depending
on your Post and on the activity and vigilance OF
the Corps of Ritiemen extending from the left of
your Post along that Creek that separates Sulli-
vans Island from the Continent This corps |
would still further reinforce, but have it not at
present in my power; they are, however, so for
midable body of men, that with your spirit and
industry there is the greatest probability that they
will DO able to check, if not totally defeat any
attempt OF the enemy on that side.
AS the old field where you are stationed Qf |
reccollect right affords no natural shelter for
rifemen, loouid recommend 10 you TO iatersect
u icuh a number Of small trenches, at the distance
o. siriy or serenity yards, IN the rear Of the
other. They should be Shaoic, and The dirt Mrolon
out toioafdS the enemy, ohei1oays iDhen possessed
Of they iooud serue The enemy for protection as tceH
as they had done for yourselves. | desire that you
will be very punctual in making u report when
anything extraordinary happens and constant in
making returns of your own corps.
am, sir, your most obedient humble servant,
CHARLES LEE.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

II dies. 7 have just received, and Keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. JOST, Agent
Also, Importer and Dealer IN all kinds Of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, ISL Pennsylvania Avenue
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
The Fauquier White sulphur Springs, Va.
A RE now open for the recention of Com-

IA pany, aud in far more attractive condition
Than they ever have been.
gross misrepresentation against them having
been published in the Petersburg Intelligencer
aud Baltimore Sun, To the effect that they were
closed for the season, now traced TO an ire
sponsible source, unworthy of notice. II is pro-
per 10 state ttai there is no shadow OF foundation
for II, and the subscriber trusts that he will not
be made the victim Of such malignity and that
the respectable journals which have given cur.
rency TO the rumor by transferring il 10 their
columns, will disabuse the public mind through
The same medium ALEX. BAKER
Iulv l1-ff
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

MAMMOTH ToMAToEs Several Of the finest
specimens of this delicious fruit we have seen in
our office few days ago. raised on Rough and
Ready ranch, about twelve miles from this city.
The largest measured seventeen inches in cir
conference, and weighed two honest pounds.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
Magnificent Presents TO tho Empress
Emgenie md princess VI LAT hiIde

Ab-del-Kader has arrived in Paris lie brought
with him some magnificent. presents for the
Empress and the ladies of the court. The present
for the Empress consists of pair of slippers richly
set with precious stones said to be worth 90, 900
piasters, and rich carpet for the side of bed
The Princess Mathilde is TO receive complete
coffee service in chased silver, in the fashion of
Constantinople, and on the salvor the Emir has
caused to be engraved some Arab verses, compli-
mentary to the Princess. A splendid embroidered
napkin covers the salver and il alone is worth
5000 piasters. Accompanying the service is
quantity Of Mocha coffee, and also a mill to grind
it; that the Princess will be able to drink coffee
exactly as it is prepared in the seraglio. The
other objects brought by the Emir consists of
articles London Times
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

A HUNDRED YEARS OF METHoDIsM IN AME.
RIcA.-ln 1875, five Metbodsts settled in the city
Of New York, and formed the first society in
America. In 1855, just century later, the
Methodist church, in the United States, numbers
over four millions of worshippers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

For Baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily al 6 and 50
A. M, and and Al p. M, except Sunday, on
which day they leave at Al p. nj.
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandra boats cave
hourly. Fare five cents
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the Office, corner of ID and sth
streets, every morning at O'Clock. Fare ST.
For Upper Marlboro,
The stage leaves the office, northwest corner OF
D and sh streets, every morning al O'clock
Fare 81 So
For GordonsviIIe,
The cars leave Alexandria daily at "a O'Clock,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places,
For Rfchmond,
The boat leaves the wharf al the terminus of
12th street daily at 6 A. M and o'clock, p. M.
Fare SIS so.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves the office, United States Hotel,
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9th and goth of each month. Persons DESTROYS
OF writing from this city should mail their letters
on The 81 and 18th OF each month by Z. M.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened al 8
O'Clock, A. M, and haEpast p. M; closes al 81
Z. M. and 8 p. NJ
The Great Southern Mail is opened at A. NJ,
and closes at ?. NJ The Southern Mail, as tar
South as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives al
haltpsst p. M, closes at p. M.
The Northwestern Mail is open at halfpast
r. M, closes at 3 p Nj.
The Western Mail is open al S O'Clock, A. NJ,
| closes at 3 p. M
The Norfolk Mail arrives at IL O'clock p. M
closes at F. M. daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail direct, closes here on the
Sd and 18th of each month, at p. M
The Warrenon Mail arrives nj / O'clock A. M,
closes at 10 A. M
The Warrenton Springs Mail arrives at II
o'clock, A. M, closes at 10 Am and p. nj.
Rates OF Postage,
Each half ounce, under 5000 miles, prepaid, 3
| cents.
Each half ounce, prepaid over 5000 miles, 10
cents.
All printed matter in general--anywhere in The
United States
First three ounces. ......... cent
Each subsequent ounce........ l cent.
If not prepaid, double these rates.
Newspapers and Periodicals paid quarterly
in advance:
First three ounces. cent.
Each subsequent onnce....... IA cent.
And, if weighing not over II or, in the State
where published, onehalf of the above rates, and
weekly papers, in the county where published,
free.
small Newspapers and PeriodicaIs-pub-
lished monthly or ohener, when sent in packages
weighing al least S OF, prepaid, / cent per or.
IaWphlets OF 10 octave pages or less, cent
an ounce.
Books, bound unbound, weighing not more
than pounds may be sent by mail, for each o.,
as follows
Under 5000 miles, prepaid, cent Unpaid, } CT
Over :" Ii /" 3 cts.
Fractions over a sin. lie rate are charged as one
rate.
periodicals, in the sense used above, are
publications issued in three months, or
oftener."
Isy- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 9Th and Goth of each month
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

INDIA RUBBER BUrToNs.-Bultons, OF all sizes
and styles, are now made Of India Rubber, and
are said 10 rival even jet in beauty of gloss and
ioish. They have been adopted by the u. s.
Navy as well as several large clothing houses in
New York.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY

I'D Just received from shcril7s sale in Phila-
delphia, very large lol Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Faber's Pencils, Mahe
maticn Instruments Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, lnkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all OF which we viii sell low for cash.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
No 4gS Seventh Street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

III Hydrophobia, according TO DIR. Charles
Kidd, Of England, can be cured by the admins
traton Of chloroform to the patient TO smell, and
the soaring of the bite with hot iron.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

From CONFERENCE.-The are indebted to
our correspondent "Stamboul'' for copies of La
Prose- d'Orient to the lst instant. We learn from
these papers that the English Ambassador, Lord
Stratford de Radcliffe, had left Tor the seat ofwar
in the Crimea, entrusting the affairs of the Lega-
ton to Mr.. Russell, during his temporary abb
sence. The war had already imposed upon Tur-
key expenses to the amount Of over 300, 000, 600
francs; of which 300, GOO had been met from
its own resources, and S0,000,0 900 would be pro-
vided for by the new loan, guaranteed by the
Western Powers-Boston Journal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

IL new shot tower, two hundred feet in
height, and constructed entirely Of iron, is about
being built on Centre street, New York. II is to
be sufficiently strong to bear weight Of FIVE tons
at the extreme top.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
oTHE CONFUSION o. FUsIoN.'

~ What an American can do, when he is
not 'toff his foot"
jackson, the American Deer beat Frost,
the English Stag al foot race near London,
ecentl VI Jackson ran five miles in 9Gminutcs "
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

RAIN IN MINNEsoTA.--The st. Paul Pioneer,
of the 25th September, says the long continued
rainy weather is the source of surprise to many
of the ''oldest inhabitants of Minnesota. 1t is
not often we have over three days of rain, but it
is now eight days since the sun made its face visi-
bic. The quantity of rain fallen is large, the
rivers are quite high, and we think there can be
no doubt but the lumbermen will be enabled TO
send down their logs in great numbers. The
want of lumber has retarded the growth and pros
perity Of almost every city and town in the Terri
tory. This barrier removed, Minnesota will shoot
ahead with unparalleled rapidity. We learn that
some of the logs have already come down, and
that others are on the way
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

IseThc wife of colonel, at a late review in
Dublin, was stopped by a sentry, who told him
she was "the Colonel's lady" /" No matter for
that ma am, said the sentry-''if you were his
wife you could not pass"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

LIABrLiTY OF LANpLoRDs.-The landlord Of a
hotel in New York has just been mulcted in 400
damages for baggage stolen from the room of a
boarder during his absence--he having locked
his room, and left the key with the bar-keeper.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

~ A distinguished. but thnhless Barrister,
whose furniture, library, and other property was
being sold out for about tho third time, upon be-
ing accosted with The genuine sympathy Of a
friend, replied, with envable philosophy, "Samp-
son was strong, and Solomon was wise, but
neither could pay MONEY " hty did not hare il. =
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
TIGHT AND DARKNESS; OR, THE

IL Shadow Of Fate-A Story Of Fashionable
Lie. Paper, so cents; CLOTH Is cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY,S
Aug 30 Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

steamer from Europe the patent and decora.
ton of the order Of Knghthood conferred upon
him by the Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Medid, for
services rendered by this discovery Of An9sthesia
TO the armies of the Allies. The patent is headed
with the Sutan's signature or tongra in gold
and is also countersigned in gold. The decora-
tion consists Of halo Of glory Ia massive silver
with seven crcscents around il. The centre con-
tans in silver the signature Of the Sultan, and is
surrounded by garnet enamel bearing a legend
in Turkish characters in gold. The whole is
suspended by a silver ring, bearing a garnet
crescent and star, and is attached TO broad red
ribbon edged with a green border We under
stand that this is one OF the fifteen decorations OF
this order lately conferred by the Sultan on those
who have rendered service to the Empire.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

THE RACHEL FEvER.-The New York papers
give this phrase of the prevalent disease of
Gotham:
"Goslin, noted restaurant keeper in Broad
way, New York, hangs out large placards, with
Rachel Pudding, on side, and Pudding la
Rachel on the other; and at Stanwix Hall-now
called the Revere where Bill Pool was MUIR
dered, you will find placarded, 'Rachel's Little
Neck Clans, and Felix Rachel's Crabs In
Utica, they have begun to cure Rachel Hams -
The New York Mirror copies the above para
graph, and adds the remark that "Rachel tongues
are scarce
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

IsT The nearest Fixed star Is 80 far distant
from u.s. that cannon ball going five hundred
miles an hour, would require four million years
10 reach IL
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
Late from enc Great saIt Lake.

We have received file Of the DeSeret .Netcs for
the month of August. The Mormons are busiy
at work upon their new Temple. new settle
ment has been opened in the Elk Mountains,
under the presidency of Elder Alfred N. Bill
lings.
Hon. John M. Bernhisel, the delegate to Con-
gress from Utah, has been on tour of obseva-
ton to Fillmore and other places in the vicinity
Of Salt Lake City. The new State-house is ex-
pected to be finished for the occupancy of the
Legislative Assembly in December.
Garland Hurt, United States Indian Agent,
returned to Salt Lake City on the 22d of August
from a successful visit to the Indians on Mary 5
river.
There will, it is sad be heavy yield of the
crops, notwithstanding the ravages of the grass
hoppers.
Salt is now gathered in immense quantities
from large lakes, which, during high water, form
part of Great Salt Lake. After the water re-
cedes the salt remains on the ground from three
TO six inches deep, at distance Of two miles
from the Lake. The salt is clean, white, and
coarse.
The Surveyor General for Utah, Mr.. David
July. He reports having seen but few Indians
on the route from Fort Leavenworth.
correspondent of the Deseret .Nsios gives the
following account of the discovery of new kind
of sugar at Provo city:
Last week sweet substance was discovered
on the leaves of the trees. few began to
gather it by stripping off the leaves and soaking
them in water. In this way Br. A. Daniels
made eleven pounds of sugar in one day. 1t
looks and tastes like maple sugar. Many scores
of men, women, and children are now engaged
in gathering it. When 1t was first discovered
some said that it was honey-dew; others said that
! it proceeded from the cottonwood leaves, but
il is found on all kinds of leaves and on the rocks
| My children have gathered and brought in a
quantity of it, which they had taken from the
leaves as it is deposited. Many of the leaves
have scales of this sweet substance as thick as
window glass, and some great deal thicker
DIR Daniels tells us that his process is to cut the
twigs from the trees and after soaking in water,
strain and boil, similar to making maple sugar
have tasted some excellent methegln made from
| the same substance
| The deaths of number of Mormon mission
aries are announced. Among the deceased were
Elder Albert Gregory, Elder Andrew l.. Lamo-
reux, late President of the French mission, and
Elder Jacob Sechrist, late of the German mis-
sion.-.Nat. InteiHgencer.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
HARDWOOD HoUs

NEAR THE NATIONAL THEATRE
No. 3I4. Front ON PennsyIvania Az.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

~ The following arc two captions from the
Washington Union, Of Sunday, which We give
as literary curiosity, not believing before that
the same brain could produce al ono time such
striking ALTERATION:
1.-THE NORTHERN FUSION AND THE
FUTURE"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

IL Queen Victoria gave the bearer Of the
first news Of the fall Of Sebastopol present Of
fifty pounds
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
vULruRrs.-A letter from the Crimea tells the

VULTuREs.-A letter from the Crmea tells the
following tale:
They smell the powder and await the coming OF
the fight to throw themselves on their victims.
After one Of the recent combats, an English Of
fccr was found on tho battle field, who had Just
expired, pressing in both his arms ono of these
birds Of prey, dead, like himself, and which he
had crushed in last effort of agony"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

PoRT OF NEw YoRK.--The total foreign inn
ports TO tho port Of New York, for September,
reached Sl5,02l ,725, including Sl07 ,205 specie
and bullion This is about the same as for Sep
TENDER, 1854. Withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption in September, S2,3ll ,3al-about a
million less than for the month last year. Ex-
ports for September, s7,436,5S6, including ST.
S3l 1874 specie. The exports for the month last
year reach nearly eleven Misunderstanding &c.
SAT l04 specie
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
Newspapers and PeriodicaIs-paidq quartz

Ess- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 9Th and Goth of each month
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For baltimore,

Nos. 270 and 272, Pa. nv. and 18th 81.
j. II. q A. w. KIRKWOOD.
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BROWNS MARBLE HoTEI..
FILMS HOTEL

PENNsYLvANlA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON CITY
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-11
BEATTY and UTILITY.

WE invite the special attention Of those in want Of
w Books For The Table TO our fine variety ofthose
articles:--
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We have all the Fnvorite Poets;
number of Elegant Floral Works;
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We will name a few Of them;
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The Diade,n, The Souvenir;
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Burns, do do
Poets Of Connecticut,
Dictionary af Pociicai Quotations Antique;
Fiorabel, Poetry of Flowers;
Mrs He man's Poems, Papier Mache Binding;
With Many Others Equally Fine,
For sale very Low,
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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-11

SPLENDID LOT OF GOODS CONSISTING OF
Pickles, Preserves, pickle led oysters,
Ilieke.ed I.obste.s, aisns Figs, Almonds fhberts,
Curra nts, Lemon sugar, Extract Coffee, also fine
lot of
MACKEREL, GOLDFISH AND SALMON
in barrels and kits by the pound. Split Peas Can
iarge iot OF New Jersey White Zinc in % and Sc
kegs for Painting which oner for sale ut the low
price ofSi per hundred Together with q large loi
ofthiBgs too mention, all OF which can be
found ut }. w. Willy"
Davenport June i6 is55n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-11


Mi CIRCUMSTANCES, But NOT MY NAME.
mere was dry old fellow, whose wit
as we amusement of the resi- dents of the
'"n OF Jefferson county. He was sitting
~ Jay IN the village store: n gentleman
10 came in thought he recognized friend,
~ SAD. How do You do Mr.. Underhill"
Nc Oh man said, "Sir, you have described
circumstances, but that is not my
sme' The same old fellow called one
yon The member of Congress elect; the
Guy wereat breakfast; there was vacant
~ oNs the old man was hardly in plight
We invited to the table. The following
,a'e'sa''on took place: "How do you d.
4 -! What is the news" Said
" 90 man, Nothing much, but one of my
IwSnoors gave his child queer name.'--
"ha' was liz" Come and eat" The
s sms sounded 80 peculiar that it was re-
Ave- " What, come and eat!" "Yes,
I"A YOU" said the old man, IL don't care
|Sra .' and drew up to the table.-Ron'e
hi, luz La Crosse, (Wis.) Democrat says
mere were 100000 feet of logs lying
black river and it's tributaries,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-11

A RrcH Coal TRAcT.-Darlington
township. Beaver County, Pa, contains
tract of about 200 acres of land undertake
by u stratum of camel coal, estimated 10
contain 10000 900. On the same tract are
three strata of htumnous coal. estimated
TO contain 10000 tons. The land lies
along the little Beaver River, convenient
to water, and FIRE clay is also abundant in
the locality.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-11

The EARTH's RlNG.-The Boston cores
pendent Of the New York Tribune says:-
"In one OF my letters gave you some &C.
count of the earth's ring, discovered or ratl-
er Identified by Lieutenant Jones OF the Ma
was / called him. | have since learned
that the fortun lte finder of our p'anets or
nament is not a Lieutenant, but Chaplain.
He i, the Rev. George Jones, | believe;
cert inly he is the Rev. Jones. He wts
formerly clergyman at Annapolis, Mary
land, and was appointed Chaplain in the
expedition TO Japan BY the advice OF
some scientific friends he devoted himself
du,ing the voyage TO observations IN the
Zodiscal Light, phenomenon OF the natu-
raj history of the heavens which has puz-
zied astronomers for a long while, and OF
which the only theory previous to that OF
Mr.. Jones WINS the unsatisfactory one that
the light was u ring around the sun ut the
earth orbit and the orbit Of Mars. By
series Of observations carefully made morn
ing and evening, for two or three years, in
all the attitudes traversed on the voyage to
and from Japan, Mr.. Jones has come to the
conclusion, supported by chain of appa-
ren,ly irresistible reasoning, that the Zodia-
cal LIGHT is ring around the earth ins'd
of the moons orbit, and probably IN the
same plane with that orbit. II is not so
dense as the ring of Saturn apparently.
though on that point, as well as on It's
breadth, thickness and exact distance from
the earth, it is not possible at present 70
form a reliable opinion"