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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED To

SIATf MILES DlSIANCE SAVED NJ
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great. Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
tisn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo and connecting directly
, with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller; /;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich-
gan, A. u. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at .
o'clock, p m, every day except Sundays) and
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours and arriving next evening aiier leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New Yorkto Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo 10 Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thriy-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago, with a fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 70 all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with illi-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; 10 ST. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other lse enter the lists as COM
petitors. :.
Passengers tcketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1893
| Broadway, corner OF Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
FEMALE EDUCATION.

MRS. r. w. YOUNG &: MISS v. TOWN
INl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number OF
young ladies who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical II is based upon an experience OF many
years in conducting the education Of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in oirand water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawtlSth
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
york; AND &c HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" IAsonly Railroad Ronte from the Loaoer
Mississippi to ths Atlantic!
~W- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only % miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
= CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester al 2, a. m, take The cars at Alton al
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at 5.30 p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday
cepted) at p m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and chio~ys and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above che Upper Rapids, as well as
TO points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the q. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, yirdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hlsboro', Wavcry,
Danville, -Haule, fekin, ana 1lona, ana also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Ma- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at The Offices Of the Michigan
Southern. the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
@A- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
f. HEATING, Supt @. & M. r. r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
II others are reminded that the following list OF
articles Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always On hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
4. 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. S. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Wthers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefcring to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers oil
Wall street. TO raise available means to enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Iianos aau
Meodeons Al large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several OF tns pcs,
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Meodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes a.,
fordng an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from 800 10
10 $3.50. Music and musical instruments OF sil
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
aunnlIed on the best terms Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mn'
sic and schcdule offactory prices OF Pianos, Melo
teous and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage
Sept 2i-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yUyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACI

of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate cS0omonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporaiors is one of equality
n regard 10 the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
preninm0 making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended to
al the present Office in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Yisiters are requested not 10 drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
lHoDERN LANGUAGEs--D. Il. Groux,

M ODERN LANGUAGES--D. r. Groux,
Ivl native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
alty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classi6-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and nh streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21--dff
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
CCoTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

~
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
lution,n published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the SATURDAY. Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10,
commenced ID 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 bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc..
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. 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
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairville Lille Lnberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, ful 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 S3; nine copies one
wear, and one to the getter up of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one to the setter up
OF the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

E,OR LEASE.--The National Theatre In
I the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term OF years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated it will be in every respect desirable
establishment e
IL suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arranged
men. 81 t9 en-
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: Tho
current expenses; the salaries of the members !;
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clned to this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is to the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received win
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor of the National Thestrc, box
242, Washington city, ID. G..
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
MisfeIIGnf1us.

NOTICE. E.-Be 1t known to all whom 1t
IN doth concern, that have filed, in the Gen.
eral Land Office at Washington, d. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1880 No.
l,3O5 for 100 acres, for the services of William
Field, soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
the Both June, 1888. The original Of said warrant
having been lost or destroyed hereby notify all
parties that shall make application to the Cen
eral Land Office for the satisfaction Of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of scrip
under the provisions OF the act of 3lst August,
1852. WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S-law3m Attorney for the Claimant.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
n w. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,


I under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimcres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States with such advantages as will
enabls him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers and in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
your money by SO doing. A suit Of G othss
can be made up in the most elegant style AZ twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Sco,ts report of Fashions
or the District
Oct. lo-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
MAGAZINE for September is

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filled with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTONS bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL y. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

(T pagne.-The subscribers having been sp-
upoited BY Messrs. HeIdsieck IL Co. 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for the sale OF their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public to the subjoined
card
The Messrs. Hsidsleck & Co.. as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck q Co. Champagne,
under thesame name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heiddeck q Co., in
full by which il first became 90 tavorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other smi
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. G., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck u Co., in 1884, the senior'partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
the name Of our firm in full viii be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS March 5, 1916.
Feb s-d2m HEIDsIECK & co.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
rR. RITsHNELI,s SCHOOL. IaTH

Nl street, between + and streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
fret Monday in September. The course OF in
struciion embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school-roon or at the
bookstores. Aug l1--co4w
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! J. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention OF Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav o-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
-~~ CHEAP AND PLEASANT

rSTSSsfd2E excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 90 only.
To families and others desrous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af.
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 6A
a. m. and "a p. m
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain A d.
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the line in Washington.
Julv 1S-domA
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
M MisfelIanfUns.
,,O SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

yTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House of Representatiyes.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience us
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
journment of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms Com
municatons addressed to p. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order. -F6 Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

CTONE QUARRY.-Iam am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
O'Neale any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on II, between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, to Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July27 WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
alexandra Sentinel
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09

Library OF Congress-, Oct. 9th, 1s54.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN Library of Congress will be closed on Thurs
day the 10Th instant, and will not again be opened
until Saturday the 18th of November
JOHN s. MEElIAN,
Oct 1O-eod2w Librarian.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
ACENCY.-The underslgned

T ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle.
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims OF every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, viii be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secrefavyof the Nary.
Hon J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, Presidenf Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lap.
James II. Caustn, esq
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
III : ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock islarge and very complete, embracing
almost every variety Of ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nas- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav 14-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
TIMES, a New Novel, by Chas.

Ill Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth of the United States, de-
scrbed and compared with that of other countries,
by ]. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs of Joseph John Gurney, with selec-
iions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
ited by Joseph Bevan Brahhwaite, in 2 vols,
Memories over the Wster, or Stray Thoughts
Of a Long Stroll by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9Th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
n IMEi IJME! LIME!-To Plasterers

II IMEi LIMEI LIME!-To Piasterers
4 4 and Builders.-We have now on hand, al
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels Of
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we viii sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention of plas-
ierers 10 this superior article of Lime. Il is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, 1t being
burnt altogether by wood which makes j. very
superior Article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give us cali, and you shall be pleased.
s. j. SEELY 81 co.
I.,i,, AZ
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-09
moon AND SHOE sToRE-

M EW BOOT AND sHOE sfON-
snac;ous New Store on Penn. avenue, next TO
Messrs. Geo., & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel. for the sale of Ladies', Gentemen's Misses
Bov's and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim Is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
IT arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply oi
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention 10 the wants OF those
who will favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR 81 Co.
Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Auq 29-1w