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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
NEW boot AND SHOE STORE

NTEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN. Samuel W. Taylor 81 Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next 70
Messrs. Geo, & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale OF Ladies' Gentlemcns, Misses
Bows 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.
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants OF those
who will favor us with n call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage
s. w. TAYLOR az Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 29--lw
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
r. STEER. MERCHANT TAHOE

is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, 10 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 Gentlemen's Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of ouI
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tf
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is

"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for September is
6 magnificent number, filled with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHlLLNGTos's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep.
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lcslie's Ladies' Gazette forSeptember contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Grahms Magazine, ana
Puinam,s Magazine, all TOR September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGToN'S Bookstore,
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r IME! LIME! LIME!-To Plastereri

r IME! LIME! LIME!-To Piasterers
| 4 and Builders.-We have now on hand, at
SEELYS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers 10 this superior article Of Lime. 1t is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, II being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il very
superior article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing.
s. ]. SEELY & co.
Imlu a nc
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IAUTi TiER'S.--Just received large as
VI sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg, in small and large jars,
Jan 22-t G. GAUTIER,
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
or THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Deroted to City Affairs, Education, Literatars,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
il about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support whichAc has received dur
ing the last eight years. respectfully solicits
continuance Of the same and such addtiona! sap
port as will enable him to continue his paper, as
an independent Journal and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal elec-
ton, and which it is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public Journal On his future coarse the editor
deems II unnecessary TO dilate Suffice Il TO say,
that while the original plan of his paper WIN be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty ana proPnety,. 70
maintain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and to oppose every secret
organisation that is founded on proscrptive and
exclusive basis What he intends TO do in this
respect may be judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF TINS Jour,
nal. To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card. per annum.. 10 Oh
The paper without business card, iii paidin
advance or within one month from date
Of subscription. ..........".......... oo
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date Of subscrp-
ton. ......... .....................s w
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
\ Aug 20x
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TTNDER GARMENTS just receivcd.--I
u have just. opened a full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Elan.
nels, &C., which am now prepared 10 dispose OF
AT the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemsn's Furnishing Store,
Sep 10 Penn avenue, near ~ st'
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

CTONE QUARRY.-I am prepared to fur
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
ONcalc, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
in the First ward, or to Mr.. Painc nj the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
IAlexandria Sentinell
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

lizard TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.
III Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth of the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that of other countries,
by j. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs OF Joseph John Gurney, with selec-
iions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bevan Brathwaite, in Q vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of a Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
nIistfIIaMf0Ms.

NEW BOOKS.--P Plato on Immortality OF
IN the Sonl, translated from The Greek ny
Charles 8. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley. Nc.
Sketches OF Western Methodism, biographicais
HisforicaI and Miscellaneous, Illustrative OF Pioi
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. r. Finley.
For sale by GRAY e. &BALLANTfNE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

'nIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT.-The
subscriber has in store avery handsome Rose
wood Piano, seven octaves, which will be dis
posed of on accommodating terms Also, for
rent, two fine instruments. -
w. C. ZANTZINGER,
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

Mrs. COwDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
Vl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance to Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by NJ Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by 0. W. Wight.
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
Posr OFFICE, IVsslsmgto,. City. 2. 2:

tNTAII,s for Cumberland, Maryland; Clarks-
lvI burg and wheeling. in Virginia zanes-
vile, Columbus. and Cincinnati. In Ohio Mays-
Vile and louisville, in Kentucky ana ina,a- ~.
nnnolis. Indiana, will hereafter be closed al this
ofice daily at 2, p. M, departing in the ? O'Clock
train. and connecting with the train leaving Baiii
more for Cumberland and Wheeling nt 8 o'clock.
''S,S JAMES @. BERRET,
Nov 3O--3td Postmaster.
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rINE wATCHEs g RICH JEwELRY.

:" O. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
ii al and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
iers tor sale the same, at wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods OF like quality have ever been
sold for In this section of fcountry. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
NB Special attention paid 10 the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr2
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nONT FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS

nONT FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
IL ifyou wish to purchase anything in the way
OF fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
chat can be relied on for the true time, rich gold
Iewclry, pure silver ware, &c., &C., and save from
10 to rs per cent, as he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold at the lowest
wholessle rates.
Fine watches and jewclry repaired, and war.
ranted to give satisfaction.
II. o. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between Al and 9Th streets, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept l6--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

TAKE E.-Housekeeper and
others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are 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,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, DC, &C., DC.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge Country dealers will do well TO call.
O. S. WHIT 4ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden g. Wi.hers's Bank.
1 Mar 16 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curiosities
IN in Arts and Manufactures. so cents.
Gays Fables. profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemens Letter Writer.
Shooting Ivy R. Blakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct IS Bookstore near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

SHIRTSr SHIRTS!i SHIRTSnl
QUALITY, ut, and workmanship guaran-
~ tied, being wholly manufactured by our arts
ans and seamstresses, on the premises Of the pro
prietor, -
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
Der of our citizens, induces the advertiser TO in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them TO
give him call feeling assured that they will, on
trial. admit their superiority An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antcc for the exceency and durability Of the work
A splendid assortment Of Shirts, Collars, Bo
SONS, Cravats, Hsndkerchiefs, Suspenders, &c.,
constantly on hand.
WIN. II. FAULKNER,
s. side Pa. avenue, bet. and Al streets,
Nov c--eoly (m) opposite U, 8. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

r he AND EPIsTLEs OF ST. PAUL.
Ia by the Rev. w. J. Congbeare, M. A., and the
Rev. J. s. Howson, M. A.
Just received at
OctS TAYLOR & MAJRY'S.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

Library of Congress, Oct. 9th, 1854.
NTOTICE 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 8. MEEHAN,
Oct l0-eod2w Librarian.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

II AND FOR SALE.-The Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty acres Of land, beisg part ofhis
farm known as Decarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated waier-works. II is an excellent
piece Of land. and both from It's fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply to the undersigned or 10 his oyerseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sept lift On II between 10Th and goth ste |.
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s. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor

A 8. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor
N. fits Building, A street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, GeorgeI
town, and Alexandria, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu-
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply Of the best Trim
mings and will make TO order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (plaip or iancyD TO please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with a call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eolm
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MisffIIHnEgMs.

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
~ been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Ain'
Company for the sale Of their superior faints' are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de
iivered in Baltimore AT the companys PriceF' "n'
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in Use. II IS sol'
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used 9s =
protection TO iron or other metallic surfaces ~
a cheap and economical paint. -
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, Gc.
The consumption of il IS very large, anu y nas
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufacturedby by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
lnents having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation and they are
= a JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr dim No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
U. 8. NAVY YARD, GosPoRr, Va,
January 90, 1854.
To C. e. Dssnsola President ~ J. Zinc Co, N Y.
SIR: A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years.
upon all tho various paints and artificial prepare
tons for the preservation Of timber, have led me
Paint, rlanufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as a perfect protection against the
ravages OF the mnrine worm, and the formation Of
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
am now preparing full report on this impor.
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, at
Washington and shall send with il complete Sc
res of specimens Of wood anC metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
para,ions and then exposed alike. for an entire
season. in salt water, opposite this navy yard all
Of which illustrates, in the most striking manner
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint = ~ :, all ether kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty to give full publicity to the
above stated facts, which are of too much impor.
tance 10 be kept from the naval and commercial
world. am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector u. 8. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
OrrrcR OF THE N. Y. AND LlvERrooL Y. s.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81 1884.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent
Apr 7--eolm
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

DUTTER. CHEESE, and MACkEREL.
I'D Just received
30 6rkins prime Orange county Butter, war
ranted equal TO any print butter in the
market.
40 boxes English dairy Pine Apple and Eastern
Cheese.
Also, a lot No l Mackerel, in kits and barrels.
For sale by VIM LINTON,
Corner 7h and ID streeis !.
Nov 2S-lwif
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07

DARNUM MS AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Id Life Of p. T. Bornum. written by himself
For sale at TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Dec IL bookstore near 9th 81 m
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
HHICACO a. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12

In this day of Fusion and confusion, the at
tentiye observer has much to learn and ponder
upon. The following, with regard to Indiana
politics, is Of this character. II is taken from
an Indianapolis paper, whose editor voted the
Fusion ticket at the late election. He says:
Thousands Of the old line Wings went over
to the Democracy, and thousands of Democrats
supported the republican ticket. Without their
aid the Wings might have voted till doomsday
without achieving a triumph. The Democrats
went into the matter heartily, in good faith,
laying aside their old party predictions, and
supporting men who had heretofore been their
antipodes in politics. Six, out Of the nine mem
bers Of Congress elected, we're out and out
Wings, and two others were candidates. Three,
out OF the FIVE candidates on the State ticket
were Wings, and similar proportion was
found on nearly all the county tickets.
"And now, when there are other places to
6ll by the Legislature, the question may be
asked, whether the Democratic portion Of the
Fusionists are to be remembered, or not
Judging from the number of candidates, a
democrat will have no show for anything. And,
if so, how long before the Republican party will
sink back into its original elemental"
The above appeared in Chapman's paper
now called Republican, recently Chapman's
C.anticleerr-on the morning Of the meeting
of the Indiana Legislature, on the 4th inst.
In the face Of this article, all the officers Of the
House, we are told, we're taken from the old
Wing party. 1t will be seen, that the predio-
ton above quoted, which says -" Judging
from the Number Of candidates, a Democrat
riH hare no show for any hmg'-has thus
far been realized. The concluding prediction
and question, which reads -" And II so, hoe
long before the Republican party pM sink back
into is original elements is yet in the future.
Now, we do not expect anything we may say
will have much influence; but, as there is a
decided majority of Democrats who voted for
Polk, Cass and Pierce in the Indiana Legisla.
ture, and all Of them, that we're old enough, for
Jackson, we cannot, for the life Of us, see why
such Democrats will suffer United States
Bank Wing to be elected to the Senate, while
the minor Offices are filled with like matte
rial, when, by sinking back into their orig'
nal elements, Democrats, who have been tenn
porarily estranged, on 2 single and new cues
ton, may carry out their ancient principles
without much, if any, sacrifice, and have full
justice awarded them, so far as legislative ia
yors sra eoncerned
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12

NKw ORLEANS, Jan. s.--The convention of dele.
gates from the Southern and Southwestern States
assembled here to-day There was only sixty
delegates present.
Mayor Lewis was appointed temporary chair.
man, and a committee was appointed 10 nominate
permanent officers.
The convention then adjourned in order 10 Join
in the celebration Of the sth Of January, which,
in this city, is day OF festivity and rejoicing.
SECOND DAY, Jan. 9.--The Southern Convention
reassembled at III o'clock, this morning, when
General Larnar, of Texas, was chosen president.
Ten States were represented, and one hundred
and twenty delegates were present, including
eighty-three from Louisiana.
A resolution was offered calling on Congress
for the improvement Of Galveston bar and harbor,
and the ablishment of a marine hospital there.
Committees on business and other matters hav-
ing been appointed, the Convention adjourned
until tomorrow,
THIRD DAY, Jan. l0.--The committee appointed
yesterday not being prepared 70 report there was
no business Of importance transacted by the con-
ventlon
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12
Annual statistics.

The New York Herald Of the 3lst ult. gives
some statistics of the United States for the year
1854. The amount Of property destroyed by
fires, where the loss in each instance exceeded
$4,000, is stated at $2O,578,OOO. The total loss
by all fires ia estimated at $25,OO0,0OO, Mum.
Der of persons killed by accidents to steamboats,,
5s7; number wounded, 225. Number ofpersons
killed by accidents to railroad trains, 1876; mum.
Der wounded, 5s2. Number Of lives lost by
burning buildings, III. Number of murders,
6s2; number of executions, 3d. Number of
revolutionary soldiers deceased, SO. Number
of persons aged 100 years and over, deceased,
AT
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12
From the Kansas Herald.
Another Abolition Movement.

The abolutionists Of the north, not satisfied
with what the Emigration Aid Societies are
doing in importing a set OF voters, are en-
deavoring to introduce the notorious Fred.
Douglas, to settle colony Of free negroes in
Kansas This last move if attempted to be
carried into effect will be met with q strong
and determined resistance by the great mass of
our settlers II is enough to endure white abo.
lutionists, but the importation of black ones,
would make the grievance intolerable. There
is a point at which forbearance ceases to be
virtue, and if free negroes are to be colonzed
in Kansas population the most degraded
il is time the press and the people were speak.
ing out against these abolition movements.
But for the honor Of our country, we hope no
such movement as the one referred to will ever
be attempted. 1t would be an outrage upon
the law abiding citizens of the Territory, and
disgrace to those engaged in the unholy pur.
pose Of abolitionising this Territory.
We came here the advocate Of the Kansas
bill, and the principles of self government Civ
ing to the people Of the territory the right to
regulate their own domestic institutions, and
taking from the halls Of Congress question
which properly belongs to the people. We are
satisfied TO carry out this doctrine, and abide
by the win Of the majority; but we want a fair
and legitimate mode Of procedure in bringing
about an expression as to public men or mea-
sures The efforts of certain men and societies
now resorted to in importing voters into the
Territory, for the sole purpose Of swaying the
popular will, is unfair and unjust, and begets
feeling Of opposition that must result in high
state of excitement. We rejoice TO see good
citizens from every section coming to orr
country Of their own free will and choice. They
are the persons to whom we must look for aid
and assistance in developing the resources Of
our country, and giving character to the Terri
tory,
We shall await further developments, and if
we ascertain the present rnmor is correct, which
we see published in Philadelphia paper, we
shall urge our readers to take steps to prevent it.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12
ADVERTTsEMENT.
The Wood-Gas Controversy.
RATHER sharp but dSatant fri

A RATHER sharp but distant firing IN
IA carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents; and we perceive that the
smoke Of their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. Dr. G. g. Page, as the attorney for
w. r. Mcdonnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, L. r.. Breisach, Of this CITY,
has presented those Of Petienkofer 81 Rutland. or
Bavaria--he being their assignee--throuQh the
columns Of the Daily Times OF the Sd instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, an anthem.
ticated copy of which has been fled in our Patent
Office also, that the claims of his assiQnors were
fled in the Office, to protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood-Gas, the disputed
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
the relocating Of the gas--passing il over a red-hot
surface in its way to the cooer-after il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter.
on page So Now, as Mcconnell claims TO have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood.C;as.
as far back as 1Sf9--two years previous 10 the
granting OF the Bavarian patent--and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on the Goth day OF
September last, although contested by Pettenko-
fer ~ Rutland, we cannot we'll conceive who L. r.
Breisach wants to Brighten, by declaring through
the columns Of the Times, that he will prosecute
the volalors Of the Bavarian invention. He giyes
this notice TO all who take an interest in the intro
duction Of this invention, but in doing So he for
got to present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 10 show what patent rights he possesses
When he again writes TO inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecufe those
who infringe them, we hope he will he so good az
10 state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he ineans.-Se,entifc American
Nov left