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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25
Feb "a
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
7OFAC1 "ATE79
No 333 Broadway, New York.

No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHsTANDIN THE COMBI-
IN bination of Music Dealers % keep up the
prices Of noR copyright mssc sgans the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal TO extend
TO Mr. WATERS the courteses Of the trade, he 10
making immense sales-having abundant evil
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition To the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts 10 aid Native Talent and adopt tho
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
Of his own publications is one Of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices Of Pianos,
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds.
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000,
and $225, interior of as good quality and in.tru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos Of every variety OF style and
price upto 81 900, comprising those of Ten diff.
ferent manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of T. GILBERT
d Cos make Owners of the Eolean Patiently
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 to $780, Melodeons from FIVE different
manufactures, including tho well-known s. d. g.
II. w. SMITHS Melodeons, Qtuned the equal tenn
perament) The Best Make IN tho United States.
Prices S45, $50, SIS, 500, Sis, S125, sl35, $3.50
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
TO the trade, schools, &c. l2A per cent. discount
10 Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended to. Music sent TO all parts Of the coun-
try, post paid, al the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules OF prices OF Mu-
steal Instruments forwarded to any address free
of charge. Feb i6-d3m
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N ITO
N Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hai-pay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halEpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress the public Of
ces which may require the aid Of agent or attor
ney His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MelOdeons for Cash.

HORACE WAT Frs, the great Music and
Ii Piano Forte dealer, 1893 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it to the sharpers OF
Wall street, to raise available to enable him
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a 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 the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
tording opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from $50 Ia
TO Sl60. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail;
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule factory prices OF Pianos Meo.
deems and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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A Complimentary Gard and Invitation to
the Public.

the Public.
ssWHEN / 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 aud capital in proper
ton" / 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. Maxms 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-
abled GEORGE p FOX, u. s. A., u. s. NJ, Tailor
and flnventeur DIES Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street q fsw years ago. TO be the present
sole proprietor Of the store 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32l BROAD
WAY.
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
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 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. ID. 1851
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-while most thankful
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 Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &C., and
is determined not TO be outdone in beralily of
dealing nor undcrsold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 ths best of Instability, to employ meritorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost Of al his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, TO his
friends and the public, TO be considered a. sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleixing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers oft Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants TO employ their felow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the CONNIE ncement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, feow-citlzens, Representing one Of
the links Of Commerce,) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p FOX,
g. United States Leader of Fashions,
:, "a. Headquarters, No 321 broadway,
g.: L. S. = GEORGE p. FOX.
Z =. ...'.: Dec 19-
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TlOR LEAsE.-The NationaI Theatre In

THOR LEAsE--The National Theatre in
IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
10 one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can I'll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be In every respect a desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
men.
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 no 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.
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor 10 to secure the best talent b, Jay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter receis I'd win
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself At liberty TO reveal the namo of anv
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, boz
242. Washington city, ID. G.
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DREMIUM BOOTs.-Gentlemen are re-

DREMIUM BOOTS.-Gentlemcn are re-
Il quested TO call at my store Browns Hotel,
and examine the fine case Of BOOTS that was
awarded the highest premium at the metropolitan
Mechanics Institute, manufactured by Godfrey
81 Co, Philadelphia. Please call early, as they
will be returned in few days. have a fine as
sortment of Boots on hand and for sale from the
same establishment; also, OF G. Benkert's and p.
Conrads make, Of Philadelphia, as well as my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
lected stock OF Boots that has ever been in the
market. JOHN MILLS
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel.
March 1916
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ATER YEARS, by the Author Of the
i Old House bv the Rlverr

IL Old House by the River"
Mr.. Rutherfords Children, second volume
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
Oenvraf rofvus Chcmsrry, trHnsIsteu rom
the French, by Edmund c. Evans, M. d.
The Land OF the Sarscens, by Bayard Taylor
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orvo
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources Of tho Mississippi
River, by Henry r. Schoolcrsft.
Dana's Minrcsogy, 9TH edition.
The above are selected from large arrival OF
new booksat TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Dec Bookstore, near 9th IT.
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NILyER spoons, silver Tea-sets, Fine

SILyER Spoons, Silver Tea-Sets, Fine
- Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, a
large assortment Of Spectacles of every qualify
and a variety OF other goods, which will sell al
the wholesale price, by the single article Do no.
fail to call before making your selections, at
No. AIS 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, Fl. 0. HOOD.
Mar %
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TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO
BOUNTY LAND,

Under the Act Of Congress, March Sd, 1855.
Ii table for every description Of applications for
land warrants the subscriber is prepared TO furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms (and instructions TO the required evil
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the act of Congress, March Sd, 1855"
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army navy while engaged in any of the
wars Of this country, (f dead, their widows or mi
children,) are entitled TO l60 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
Ns-Agents at distance will find II greatly 10
their advantage to correspond with the under
signed. E. WAITE,
Mar IS. $50 Eighth Street, Washington
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READY MADE CLOTHING

Il NEDUCED PKICES.--As the season
IA is advanced, we have determined 10 sell off
the remaining portion of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish.
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress Frock, and Business Goats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments Of
fine quality, will find our present variety to be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue next to Iron Hall.
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"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, If desired. All of which win
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-tf Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
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FALL OF BLACK SNow.-Professor Fairchild,
of Oberlin, Ohio, states that on February 7th,
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.a distinct smoky
taste, and on filtering it through paper q dark
sooty substance was obtained.
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The ships comprising this line are

The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West.
The Pacific ......... Captain Nye.
The Baltic. ........ Captain Comstock.
- These ships having been built by
&E1rak contract, expressly for government
: service, every has been taken
in their construction, also in their engines 10
insure strength and speed and their accommo.
dations for passengers are unequaled for ele-
gancc and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York to Liverpool,
In second cabin S75. Exclusive use OF extra sized
From Liverpool to New York 80 and 90 guiness.
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PxoPosED DATES OF SAILING.
From NesO York From Livs,pool.
Wedday. Dec. ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
Welduy. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec 50, 1854
Wedt ay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan 10, 1855
Wedda, Feb. 2, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
Wedday. Feb. 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wedday. Mar. 2, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1865
For freight or pa. sage, apply to
EDWARD k COLLINS,
No. Sc Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY q Co.,
Liverpool.
13 Kings Arms Yard, London.
B. G. WAINWRlGHT6C Co.,
Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will not be accounta
Bile for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex-
pressed Jan 3-dtf
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WHAT Next I'VE saw the other day Mr.. J.
NJ. Sanford, Of West Medford, Massachusetts
who lost both legs by an accident several years
ago, walking about the streets just like any
other man. He limped little, it is true, but
no one would suspect, on looking at him, that
he possessed pair Of mechanical legs instead
Of those furnished by nature.--N. " Sun.
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NEW NOVEL, by the author of Mary
IN Barton."-Norih and South, by the author
Of Crawford the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
37A cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John S. G. Abbott. Price 81.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
March Bookstore, near 9th st.
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NEW MUSIC.-W. c. ZANTZINGER has
IN just received from the publishers, Firth,
Pend ~ Co., New York, and George Willicg, jr.,
Baltimore, an assortment of their latest publica-
tons
Gss- Pianos tuned, warranted to give salts
faction.
STATIONERS, HALL,
adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 16-3awif
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

IN this city, will be rc-opened for the ro-
i ccption of guests on the 9th OF this month.
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement to
the of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, In
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber therefore, trusts thata generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter can do 20
at any time after the Goth, by calling at the Hotel
Z. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854
Nov left
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WASHINGTON IRvING,s NEW

"ASHING TON IRVINC'S NEW
w Work, Wolfer's Roost and other Papers
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslee.
who was trained up 10 be a Clergyman, by John
N. Norton. A. M.
Memoirs of Lie, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kuuz, ID. d.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Feb 10 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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ENOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
IL siery and Under Garments.-STEVEN
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment Of silk and cotton Half Hose,
plain and fancy STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

MRS. COWDEN CLARKEys new Novel.
wi The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
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HE'S, JEWELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Priccs-In
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, we
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Persons would do well to examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest, most fashionable
and best selected ever offered TO our customers.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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DIANOs, PIANOs!-we have now In

DlANOS, PIANOS!-We have now In
u store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis ~ Co.,
Boston; Bacon d Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Gaehle q Co, BALTIMORE ranging in prices from
1925 TO $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exh
bition al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition, any Of
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, nj the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS,
306 Penn avenue, near 10th street.
Feb 25-3t
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GHIRTS MADE TO ORDER.-STEvENS
~ Browns Hotel, is prepared to make Shirts to
measure, and warrants them in all cases TO fit
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7-3tf Salesroom, Browns Hotel
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TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer I'm Wine brandy. l,inara &c.

John II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
~ Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south aide, between Four
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his ful
stock and assortment of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some of Il
sparkling.
Also ST. Peray sparkling red and white Clare,
al prices from 50 so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine
Also, very superior Cognac pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Wits
key, Irish Malt Cordials, and Havana Cigar,
Dec 20-2awifSw
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
i 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. Queenswaro,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earhenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, DC, &C., &c.
Goods sent TO any part Of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do we'll to call.
0. 8. WHITTLESEY,
Th street,
Opposite Selden & Witherss Bank
Mar l6 (Star1
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PROPERTY AGENCY.

CHAS. r. WANNALL,
AGENT FOR BUYING AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. 81 9th ST., Washington d C
The Collection of House Rents and other Ac
counts promptly attended 10.
REFERENCES:
JOHN W. MAuRY, S. BACON 81 Co.
MURRAY d. SEMMEs, CLAGErT, NEWTON 81 Co
VIM M. SHUsTKR 81 Co. j. 81 G. S. GIDEON
Nov lS--tf