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of his return will find all conspiracies unpre-
pared for development, and where the glory Of
his victory will scatter all further treason to the
winds.
"Such is the campaign contemplated by
Louis Napoleon. BE assured that If Provi-
dence does not interfere it will take place as l
have said. Collaterally with the departure Of
the Emperor for the East, the French army on
the Prussian frontier will operate upon Rhenish
Prussia. A note will be sent to the King Of
Prussia, demanding free passage for the French
troops through his dominions, which, if refused,
will advance to the Rhine"
If the above prove to be correct, Louis Napo-
leon has out played the whole world. We
have only been creating a monster in Sebasto-
pol, we have been endowing it with terrors, SO
as to appreciate the feat in contemplation by
the astute Emperor Of achieving great
Russian victory where his uncle encountered
his most disastrous defeat.-Nep Orleans
Pcayune.
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Duration or English Ministries.

The following account Of the names and the
duration Of the various Administrations which
have governed England since the passing Of
the Reform Act Of 1882, may at this moment
be interesting to all parties. The Ministry Of
the late Earl Grey held office from November
1880, to August, 1884, and was instrumental
in carrying the bill for the reform of the repre-
sentative system. On the resignation of Earl
Grey, in August, 1884, the Wing Ministry was
modified, and Viscount Melbourne was raised
to the Office of First Lord of the Treasury.
This Ministry was dissolved by William Nv, in
November, 1884, when Sir Robert Peel was
summoned by the King from Rome to form a
new government on conservative principles.
Sir Roberts tenure of Office, however, was
brief for in the following April I835) the
right honorable baronet was defeated on the
famous appropriation Clause" of the Irish
1.-THE bill, and Lord Melbourne once more re-
sumed the reins Of government. This, the
second Melbourne Ministry, endured from
April, 1885, to August, l84l, or upwards of six
years, exclusive Of the weeks inte,regnum in
1889, when Lord Melbourne temporarily re-
signed, and was reinstated on the refusal Of Sir
Robert Peel to take Office under certain circum-
stances which need not now be reverted to.
In the summer of 184l, the wings were de-
ieated In two Parliaments elected under their
own auspices, and Sir Robert Peel formed that
administration which carried the principle Of
free trade, and was eventually upset in 1916,
by the secession Of its Prolectionist" sup.
porters. Lord John Russelrs administration,
which succeeded, lastedofrom June, 1916, to
February, 1852, when defeat on the militia
bill induced his Lordship to resign Office. Then
came the brief administration Of the Earl Of
Derby and the " country party" which lasted
about nine months. 1t was dissolved Just be-
fore Christmas, 1852, and the Earl Of Aber-
deem succeeded as the head of Coalition Min.
istry This administration has lasted little
morethan two years. It will be seen that the Sc
cond Ministry of Viscount Melbourne held
office for upwards of six years, that Of Sir
Robert Peel, 1.-THE second Ministry nearly five
years, and that of Lord John Russell, nearly
six years. During the period in question, viz:
from 1884 to 1854, three appeals were made
by existing ministries to the public opinion OF
the nation-by the usual constitutional course
OF a general election. Thus, Sir Robert Peel
dissolved Parliament in December, 1884, and
the result was considerable, but not adequate,
accession Of Parliamentary support Lord
Melbourne dissolved in9s4l, but the country
returned majority Of 100 against him, and
the Earl of Derby's appeal to the people in
1852, was, to Judge from the results, similarly,
though not equally, unsuccessful.
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Louis Napoleon Is going to the crimea.


We give the following extraordinary intell
gence to our readers. We are not permitted
to name our authority. IL will suffice to say
that during the last mail a letter was received
from Paris, by an individual in this city. We
have been permitted to publish translation
Of portion Of this correspondence:
"The Emperor has foreseen all the calami.
ties and reverses Of Sebastopol ever since the
allied army sat down before the city. st.
Arnaud was a trooper (pandour,) he might
have taken the place by charge Of cavalry at
the first onset, but failing that, siege became
necessary. Neither Raglan nor Canrobert
were equal to their position, and Louis Napo-
leofknew it. He did not want Sebastopol TO
be taken this winter. lie knew that short OF
n butchery, Of which the history OF war affords
no parallel, the place could not be carried. He
determined that Sebastopol should subserve a
mighty political purpose. For this, he has
been delaying supplies while he has concen.
trated his forces in France. An overwhelming
army is gathering on the Prussian frontier.
AT Marseilles, Toulon and Algiers, fotilla,
TO be reinforced by English vessels, will be
ready to sail with 10000 men on March 18th.
On the Arrival Of this armada in the Crimea,
the Emperor will leave Paris, and appear in
person before Sebastopol. The coup de main,
upon gigantic scale, will be attempted. Sc
bastopo will fall. The elated army, flushed
with the feat, will sweep over the Crmea and
occupy the Isthmus of Perekop. After cam.
paign which will endure fortnight, Louis
Napoleon will return to Paris, where the sud
denness Of his departure and the promptness
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Plant Of the Old Man.

Some boast ftheir FORE fathers-I-
have not ONE,
am, think, like Joshua,
The some of NONE
Needless in youth, we little note
How quick time passes,
For then flows ruby wine not sand,
Into OUR glasses.
Rich friends (most pure in honor all have fled
Sooner or later;
Psha had they midas spices, they'd not be
A nutmeg GREATER.
I've neither chick nor child; as have nothing,
Why, It's lucky rather;
Yet who that hears squalling baby, wishes
Not TO be little FATHER.
Some few years back my spirits and my youth
Were quite amazin;
Brisk as pony, or lawyers clerk,
Just fresh from GRAY's-INN!
What am now weak, old and poor, and by
The parish found
Their PENCE keeps me, while many an ass
Enjoys the parish POUND!
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Foreign Items.

An English officer, now prisoner in Sebas.
topol, had letter sent him from young lady
in England, to the effect that she "hoped,
when he took Menschkef prisoner, that he
would send her button from his coat, for her
to keep as q relic" The letter was forwarded
by flag of truce into Sebastopol, with other
letters for prisoners now in the enemy's hands,
This letter fell into Menschikoff Is own hands,
Of course, to be read ere delivered. On com.
ing to the above passage, he Immediately cut
button from his coat, and sent it out under
flag Of truce, to be conveyed to the lady, with
remark to the following effect "That he
had no idea yet of being taken prisoner; but
rather than dissappoint young lady Of so
simple request, he would fulfil her wish him.
self before that time arrived"
Rachel has resolved finally to quit the stage.
Her remaining performances in Paris are al
ready numbered. From March TO August she
will take the repose necessary TO enable her to
accomplish the voyage to the United States,
where she is engaged to perform for about
nine months. After that engagement is termi-
mated, she will retire into private life. So says
the London Illustrated News.
The London Advertiser has an anecdote to
the effect that the Queen, just before the deliv.
killed and wounded at Inkermann, desired that
the dispatches should not be brought into the
usual room if Lady Gainsborough-w has
brother at the Crimea--were present. LADY
Gainsborough was with her Majesty when the
dispatches were received, and they were put
into another room in accordance with the
Queens wishes. Her Majesty hurried away to
the room in which the dispatches we're left,
snatchcd them M, opened them and eaperly
ran her eye over The list Of killed and wounded
officers in Lieut.. Colonel Jocelyn's regiment.
Finding that he had escaped-not being even
wounded-her Majesty rushed into the apart.
ment where Lady Gainsborough was, and set
ting the rules Of court etiquette at nought,
threw her arms around Lady Gainsborough 5
neck, and exclaimed, with an emphasis which
cannot be described ,-"He's safel he's SAFE
The total number of merchant vessels Of all
classes taken up by the government for war
purposes has been FOG, Of an aggregate bur
den Of 205,3Ss tons, their average capacity be.
ing almost exactly 1000 tons.
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isms of the North, to which the southern Wings

isms Of the North, to which the southern Wings
have lent their countenance, are disunionsts.
II is folly for southern Wings and southern
know-nothings-for, with few exceptions, they
are one and the same-to fold their arms,
blind their eyes and step into the trap thai
Aboltionists have set for them. They had
better, like men and like patriots, remove the
bandage from their eyes, assert their indepen,
dence and denounce the traitors and the Ado
litionists who have cheated them.
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ITO Members of Congress, Strangers So

1NO Members of Congress, Strangers So
Il Journing in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me TO call your attention TO my large and SUI
perior stock of Cloths Cassimeres, and Vestings
which will be made up to order at the shortest no
tce, and in such style cannot fail 10 please
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal 10 those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
WIN. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west of Sd St, No. 4Ss
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. WIS
Dec 3 2aw3wif
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DURE sII.vERwARE.--A MaguIfcent

DURE SILVERWA AREA Magnificent
IL assorment-M. w. GAIT IL BRO. call at
tehiion TO their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers Gobleis
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifiers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea STEAMERS.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c
Also, very large assortment Of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill.
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country
M. W. GAIT q BRO.
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av, between 9th and 10th streets
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READY MADE CLOTHING

IA is advanced, we have determined to sell of
the remaining portion of our winter stock al
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 IL STEPHENS,
3I1 Pa. avenue, next 10 Iron Hall.
Feb
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-01

Dsr Our bills against members Of Congress,
will be sent through the Post Office Of the re-
spectiye Houses, and Mr.. L. A. GoBRIGnr, our
reporter in the House Of Representatives, is
empowered to receipt for all monies paid him.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-01

MRS T.. l.. ALEXANDER can accom-
lXl modaie few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on street, between 9Th
and 7ih, No. 500. The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov loft
TNOR THE SPRING TR ABE, Gents Hoo
I siery and Under Garments.
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershirts and Drawers Also,
large assortment Of silk and cotton Hal-Hose,
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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knowIedges the corn. Laughter As high priest,
would ask him how many followers he has here.
Mr.. BANKS. do not know Of one.
Mr.. LETCHER That is remarkable. He is
al the head of the Know-nothing family, and does
not know his own children Laughter. That is
practical Know-nolhngism. have heard il said
il was a rule 10 hear all they can, 10 make Of
il, and TO say nothing. And think, after the last
answer that the House will have no difficulty in
arriving at the conclusion that the society has
been accurately described.
Mr.. GlDDINGS. Now lei me ask, are you q
Know nothing?
Mr.. LETCHER Practically, theoretically, So
cialy, morally, or otherwise am not. Whenever
| join society, shd shall not be manly enough
10 say | am member of il, trust shall never
here, or in any other place, enjoy the confidence
| reposed in me.
Further remarks were made by the gentleman
TO show that, in the North, Know-nothingism and
Aboionism were allied.
The committee rose, at eleven o'clock, and the
House adjourned
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TAKE NOTICE,

I HAVE now ON hand large assortment
Il OF every description Of Spectacles, from the
lowest price to the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manufac.
turing, aud adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and detective visions, therefore can with confidence
guarantee to benefit and improve the sight of ali
who need.
Call at AS Pennsylvania avenue, Sign OF the
Large Spread Eagle A. O. HOOD.
Feb IOrgan.l
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CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
WATERS
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION To THE CoMBIN ALTON.

OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
IN bination Of Music Dealers 10 keep up the
prices Of non copyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
10 Mr.. WATERS the courtesies Of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evi.
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition TO the Great Monopoly and
in his efforts TO aid Native Talent and adopt the
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
Mclodeons, and Musical instruments OF all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for S175 5000
and S225, interior Of good quality and instru.
ments as strong and durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos OF every variety of style and
price, up to 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
~ Cos make Owners of the Eolean Patiently
Secondhand Pianos al great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $780, Melodeons from FIVE different
manufactures including the well-known 8. ID. &
III. w. SMITHS Melodeons, uuned The equal tenn.
perament) The Best Make IN the United States.
Prices SO, 500 S75, 500, Sis, SIPS S135, $3.50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
10 the trade, schools, &c. l23 per cent. discount
10 Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended TO. Music sent 10 all paris Of the coun-
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mu.
steal Instruments forwarded TO any address free
OF charge. Feb 16-d3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-01

Great Hunting.-A party OF Sioux Indians
who recently went on hunt along the east side
Of the Mississippi river and in the neighborhood
Of Rice Lake, Minnesota Territory, killed in one
month FIVE hundred deer, and very large num-
Der Of smaller game This was not on the proper
hunting ground Of the Sioux, but they asked and
received permission TO hunt there from Governor
German. During the hunt they encountered a
party of,heir inveteraie enemies, the Chippewas,
wounded and ,csIped
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-01

Growth of our Cities.-The increase OF
Charleston for 30 years Vas, in 1850, 70 per cent.
Savannah, l02; Baltimore, 169 Philadelphia, los
Bostof, 22l; New York, 3l6; New Orleans, 32s
Louisville, 976; Cincinnati 1907. For about the
London, 81; and Berlin, 1874. The native and
foreign.born free population Of some Of the cities
is as follows: Baltimore, native, l30,49l foreign,
35,492 Boston, native, ss,94s; foreign, 4G,677.
Charleston, native, 17so9; foreign, 4,643 Chica.
90, native, 1903; foreign, 1859; Cincinnati,
native, 60,55S; foreign, 54,54l. New Orleans, ma.
tive, 50A70 foreign, ASCOT. New York, native,
277,752; foreign, 235,733
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AW PARTNERsHIP.-su Court
IL ofthe United States.-ROBERTJ J. WALKER
and LOUIS JAN1N have formed copsrtnership
under the name Of "WALKrR az JANiN,n for the
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington.
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19--eo3m
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~ XTRA Heavy-plated Tea Sets, Albata
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.-M. w. Gait 81 Bro
have just received beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets latest styles
Casters, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, &c
Also, superior Albata Forks and Spoons.
The above are of the very best quality, and un
usually low.
M. w. GAIT g. BRO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10Th sts
Dec. l5-3t
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ssHNHE BLUE BOOKo-Offcial Regis
i ter of the United States, giving the
names Of all Ofiiceholders under the Government,
with their Salaries, Location, and time of appoint
ment A few copies of the last edition still for
sale in Washington by
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Booksellers, near Ninth street.
Price 50 80. Sent postage free, 10 any part OF
the United States excepting the Pacific coast.
Feb %
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Books OF the House OF Representative

Books OF the House OF Representative.
LIBRARY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A LARGE number OF books belonging 10 the
IA Library OF the House Of Representatives
have been drawn by members and by their orders,
and stand charged 10 their accounts on the books
OF this office. Il is important for the preservation
of the files that they should be returned before the
close Of the session.
MATTHIAS MARTIN,
Librarian Of the House of Representatives
Feb 2i---d2w
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UIAsHINGTON IRYINC,s Nm,

"AsHINGTON IRVING,s NEW
w Work, Wofcrt's Roost and other Papers
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslee.
Full Proof Of the Ministry, Sequel 10 The Row
who was trained up to be a Clergyman, by John
N, Norton, A. M. -
Memoirs Of Life, 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
Kurtz, d. d.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Feb 10 Bookstore, near 9th street
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MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S

MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOUSE, No. 437 f. Street,
ID between 9th and 7th streets, near the corner
Of 7h street, Washington, d. c., is prepared TO
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day. or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk Of the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices.
Rooms. Dec S-eolf
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DI6H VI tue VUIueH Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.