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D@- We publish the following letter from
Hon. Mr.. Sellers, which we received last even
ing:
"MEssRs. EDrToRs: am but just recovering
from severe attack of Illness and, for the first
time, my attention has been called to report
Of the proceedings of Congress Of Friday night
preceding the adjournment.
~ am made TO say in so many words that
slavery is curse The report is not full,
and therefore my whole idea upon the subject
cannot be gathered from it. What said taking
all said together) was, THAT slavery was q
curse in some sections, not to the slaoe, but to
the master; and that in my section of the
country would stand by it and defend it with
my life's blood, 1t is but justice to me for
you to publish this.
"Yours, very respectfully,
"A. n. SELLERS.
WARRINGTON March 81.
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ITALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR

Y Sale.-The block Of buildings known as
the Union Buildings and now occupied by the
Union newspaper establishment. They are stu
aed on Z street. between 18th and 18th streets,
and fronting directyon Pennsylvania avenue. The
lot is 10 feet front by 159 feet deep The property is
susceptible Of division and Encouragement, and
its position such as must rank il among the best
business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in
creasing in value. The time of the present lessee
expires on the st'September next, on which day
possession may had,
Also, that large three-story Brick House on 18th
street west, Opposite the War Office, and three
doors south OF G street,)
Also, that three-story House on l7th street west,
next door 10 the Government Building, al the
corner q F and lnh streets.
Should the above property not be sold at private
sale prior to the 10Th OF May, il will be sold on
that day at public auction.
Terms will be made favorable 10 the purchas err.
Apply TO CHI. III. WINDER,
Corner Of l7th and G streets.
March 20-2awtl5May
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the sick headache, which has been ecently offered
tothe public, is atra citing great att ention not only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volu Inferred by many
there are so great number Of Pc ople who are af-
aicted with the distressing comp laint, for which
no medicine has before been ms de public. Dr.
Eastman, tho discovered the efit acy OF his ''rem
edy," is physician in this city, il high standing,
with large practice. He is a pb ysician in whom
grea, confidence is placed; and do not wonder
that his remedy for very commt IN disease which
has been SO long needed has altra cedthe attention
of all sufferers from headache WHIT have heard Of il.
From our own knowledge Of DR.. Eastmans char
acter and practice we have do ubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives, and that it will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give il
a tral.-Ly,sn Neps, December %, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

The Legislatures Of Pennsylvania, Indiana,
Missouri, and California, says the Journal Of
Commerce have each been unable to elect a
United States Senator this year, and have in
in effect referred the matter to their sue
cessors. The vacancies thus existing, we're
filed in the recent Congress by two Nebraska
and two Anti-Nebraska Senators. Besides
these, there are two vacancies from New
Hampshire, which will be filed by Anti-Ne-
braska men, and one in Alabama, which viii
be filed by Nebraska man. The new Senate
viii stand about two TO one in favor Of the Ne
braska Law. A majority Of the House will
probably be opposed to that law, 80 far as i
bears upon the old Missouri Compromise line,
though it is by no means certain that majo.
rity viii be in favor Of repeal. II they should
be, it will avail nothing, as the Senate will non.
concur.
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~ Australia, the new golden region, ha

4- Australia, the new golden region, has
grown ambitious. Tired of the expressions of
English rule, and wearied out by the espionage
and exactions of foreign officials, the people Of
that new country seem to have risen in rebel
lion, and revolution is the CRY. What the ex-
tent Of the agitation may be we cannot yet de.
termine. But the spirit of freedom seems to
have sprung up among them. The news In
forms us of gold diggers and traders suddenly
transformed into soldiers, and Of the peaceful
implements used in the mines being changed
into swords. We hear Of battles and blood
she'd In addition to the bold adventurers that
have Aocked there from every part of the
world, there is strong infusion Of Americans
who, go where they viii, carry with them ha-
tired Of tyrsnts and the love Of liberty. But
Australia is scarcely strong enough yet TO OPP
pose the influence Of the mother country.
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Culver spoons, silver Tea-sets, Fine

CULVER Spoons, Silver Tea-Sets, Fine
y Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, a
large assortment of Speciacles Of every quality
and variety OF other goods, which will sell al
the wholesale price, by the single article Do not
fail 10 call before making your selections, at
No. Ais Pennsylvania avenue,
Between Al and 9th streets,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
III. o. HOOD.
N. B.-Chronometers, Duplex, and other Fine
Watches carefully repaired and warranted to give
satisfaction, by experienced workmen. Also, new
work made 10 order, and Jewelry repaired at
short notice, II. o. HOOD.
Mar %
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zcs,- spccial Notice.-HENRY,S INVIGOR

Nz- Special Notice.-IENRY'S INVIGOR
ATING CORDIAL.-The merits of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
steal prostration genital debility, nervous afiec-
ton, &c, &c, are fully described in another col
umn ofthls paper, to which the reader is referred
So per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for So,
SIC per dozen. Observe the narks Of the gen.
uine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 8 Franklin
Row. Vine street, below Eighth Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. H. GILMAN, Washington, D. G.
CANDY u HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
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n.ss- STIMULATING Linlment, as prepared d

~ SIlmuIatInS 11IHImcHts us pTtPdTcu az
G1LMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high
est commen datlon as cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism 1t seldom, il ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief. This Liniment has
been prepared by r. d. Gilman chemist of this
city for many years, and since its Introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as its
magical effects in curing rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. 1t was originally made for horses, for Me
cure of ameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
much used for such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either Tor
man or beast May %
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TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO
BOUNTY LAND,

Under The Act Of Congress, March Sd, 1855.
HAVING prepared supply Of blank forms sur
III table for every description Of applications for
land warrants the subscriber is prepared 10 furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms land instructions 10 the required ev
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the act Of Congress, March Sd, 1858"
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army or navy while engaged in any OF the
wars Of this country, Qf dead, their widows or mi
children) are entitled 10 100 acres OF land, or
the proportion, ii they have received less than
that amount under any previous act.
OF the Departments ofth General Government.
1rs-Agents at distance will find II greatly 10
their advantage TO correspond with the under
signed f. WAITE,
Mar Is. $50 Eighth Street, Washington.
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Inducements to Correspondents.
rNo ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

w ALL w nv 1Ak III
il lect.--I am again Collector in Fairfax county
Virginia, for two years from this day. My Official
bond, with ample security, given Mt June
cosrt 10Th June. intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore
] am induced TO solicit portion OF tho public oo-
lcctions from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifiusti6ed will attend to the collec
tons Of claims in the adjoining counties.
II any reference is wanting would refer TO the
clerks of my county and the attorneys Of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully suthenti-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; viii col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, may be
requested; II as an officer, charge legal fee only
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always 10 pay; and IL as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax court house, Virginia
Sept i2-lm
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New York Markets.

New York, March 2l.---Co,ten is upward and
firm. Flour is unchanged, with moderate de.
mand at previous rates sales Of $500 barrels
Southern is frm--saes of 1000 barrels at 50
az IS. Wheat is upward and firm sales OF
Southern white, at 50 80. Corn is upward and
firm; sales of Western mixed, a, 96@961. Pork
is downward and dull. Beef is upward and firm.
Lard is upward but not quotably higher Ohio
whisky is firm, at 3l03lA.
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FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPEKINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25 1855
N Pursuance of the provisions OF the act
u entitled An act to provide for executing The
public printing" &c, approved Augusro6, lS52,
sealed proposals will be received u, this Office IN
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2sth day OF
March next, at 12 o'clock, m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions Of wiring
paper, to wit:
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THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
l the House of Renresenta ixes.-A gentle

IL the HOusc OF ReprcsehtatlVe6s-Ag entIe-
man who has had twenty years experience q
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 TO do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment Of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent TO the character Of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards
corner of AZ street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22
Gelegraphic.
appointment OF Law Lecturer at Har-

BpsroN, March 20-The President and Fellows
of Harvard University at Cambridge have APP
pointed Hon. Emory Washburn, late Governor OF
Massachusetts, TO he Law Lecturer in the Law
School, 10 fill the vacancy occasioned by the refu-
sal OF the Board 10 agree 10 the appointment OF
Judge Loring Ii will be recoected that Mr.
Washburn was Governor the time of Burns
arrest, and sustained the Executive in its efforts
against the ATTEMPTED rescued
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22
The Reciprocity Treaty-Approachin
Minist erial Crisis.

QUEBEC, March 19--The Imperial reciprocity
act has been published in the official gazette, and
accompanying it is proclamation that the treaty
has taken effect.
rough organization of volunteer and sedentary
militia, will be discussed in the Assembly to-mor-
row night. The result will probably determine
the fate Of the ministry for this session.
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r INTERESTING NEws.--we have JUS,

u received large assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 10 50.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
Of Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 23 cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find
good assortment Of shoes Tor childrena We can
answer all such querists to their satisfaction ii
they give us call
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot or shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies' misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined 10 sell.
S. G. MILLS 81 CO.,
Mar 1-3t No. 4S6 Seventh 81.
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New YORK, March 2l.--Judge Morris has de-
cided 10 admit James Irving, charged with being
accessory to the Poole murder, to bail, in the sum
Of $4,000 The district attorney insisted that the
names and residences of the securities before ac-
ceplance, stating that this decision would proba-
bly, be a,precedent for other parties in The same
case, also accessories.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS
i and Spoons, &c.--Just received large as
soriment of superior Table Cutlery of every va
riety.
Also, every style of the finest quality Albata
Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Cnstors,
&c, which will be found the best substitute for
real silver discovered.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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To OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, SEAMEN
&C., OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS
AND MINOR CHILDREN.
S. M. KNIGHT,
Attorney for Government Claim nts,

WASHINGTON, d. c.,
CONTINUES 10 give prompt and personal at
~ tention 10 the prosecution of Claims of every
description against the General Government and
ment, Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board Of Claims.
An experience Of years, and familiarity with
the means of obtaining the earliest and most ia
vorable action Claims, with his facilities for the
dispatch Of business, justify him in assuring his
Correspondents, Claimants, and the public gener-
ally, that interests intrusted 10 his keeping will
not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public
Land Laws.
lie has nearly ready for gratuitous distribution
among his business Correspondents, land those
who may become such,) a neat pamphlet contain
ing a synopsis Of the existing Pension, Bounty
Land Patent, and Public Land Laws. down TO
the end of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Land Act Of Sd March, 1855,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than 100 acres arc-now enuted 10 additional
land; said Act grants also 60 acres 10 all Officers,
Non-commis stoned Officers, Chaplans, Soldiers,
Wagon-masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians,
OF the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers,
and Mitia-and all Officers Seamen, Ordinary
Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen, of the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days unless 10 bat.
tle) at any period since l776; and TO the widows
and minor children Of all such persons entitled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms Of Application"
more full and complete than any elsewhere 10 ~
found; adapted 10 the wants OF every class OF
Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions
and instructions OF the Department, and practical
suggestions as TO the course 10 be pursued in
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing to avail themselves Of the
facilities afforded by this Office in securing prompt
and PERSONAL SRperiHfsndenoe OF their claims at the
Departments, can obtain copies Of the above
pamphlet by RENTING thirty cents in postage
stamps.
Inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
literally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis,
and kept constantly advised Of the changes that
from time 10 time occur in the execution OF the
law
II is within the subscribers power 10 direct his
Correspondents TO the locality Of very many per.
sons entitled under the late Act and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws, be is in possession OF data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates-and contingent
upon the admission OF Claims
The highest cash prices given for Land War.
rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land
Patents.
Address s. M. KNIGHT,
Washington City
March 17-iaw2m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

The Baltimore Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, after session OF two weeks,
in Baltimore, adjourned yesterday, TO meet in the
Baltimore city station, March s, 1856.
The following preachers were appointed for the
Potomac district:
Presiding elder, John Lanahan, vice Norvel
Wilson, who is assigned TO the East Baltimore
Station.
Alexandra: w. @. Eggesion and J. N. Coombs;
Prince street, Henry Q. Westwood.
Washington: Foundry, E. p. Phelps; Wesley
Chapel and Capitol Hill, R. L. Dashiel and g. II.
Day; McKendree and Fletcher Chapel, George
Hildt and M. A. Turner, sup; Ebenezer, Francis
II. Richey; Ryland Chapel and Greenesfs Point
Mission, Alfred Griffith, W. G. Steele, j. M. Han
son, sup; Union Chapel, Fielder Israel, w. o.
Lumsden, sup.
Rockville: John s Dcale, II. r. S. dough, Basil
Barry, sup.
Asbury and Mount Zion, Washington City;
Thomas MCGEE.
Jesse r. Peck, editor Of tracts and Correspond
ing Secretary Of the Tract Society Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church; member Of the Foundry
Quarterly Conference :
Henry Shcer has been appointed presiding elder
Of the North Baltimore district.
Georgetown y. r. Brooke; West Georgetown
and Tennally-town, William Z. Speak.
Fairfax David Thomas Thaddeus y. McFalls.
Stafford: John w. Hoover, Henry Leber.
Fredericksburg: Samuel Rodgers
ST. Marys Noah Schlosser, one TO be supplied;
J, Bunting superintendent.
Charles: Marble L. Hawley, J. Henry Wolff
Bladensburg: Thomas III. Busey James N.
Keys.
woodville: William A. Mckee.
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NJ ODERN LANCUAGES--D. T.. Groux,
lvk 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 classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9Th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place
Sep 2l--dtf
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Arrest of the Fugitive Convicts.-Umber-
field and Murphy who escaped from Jail on Mon
day night were arrested on Tuesday afternoon,
within mile of Fairfax courthouse, by officer
Reese and James Ward of this city, the latter
one of the guards Of the prison.
The fugitves, after leaving Washington, imme-
diasely proceeded 10 Alexandra, where they ar
rived in time 10 attend houseburning, and par
ticipated in the pleasure of working the ma
chine" Having rested themselves by sleeping IN
an engine-house, they resumed their journey the
next morning. On the way, they amused them
selves, setting fire 10 brushwood, and other COM
buslibes and for trick OF that kind, bulldogs
were set upon them by a countryman. The Often
ders, however, escaped injury, owing TO speed
superior 10 that of the barking quadrupeds.
When Messrs. Reese and Ward overlook the
Jail runaways, they were comfortably riding in a
wagon, in company with country merchant, who
was returning from Alexandria with goods. For
a few moments they hesitaied 10 the course
which they should pursue but the glitter Of a re-
volver, in the hand of Ward, brought the parties
10 an unconditional surrender. The merchant
expressed his warmest thanks 10 the officers for
relieving him OF such unprincipled companions !;
for he was taking them TO his home, where e, in
response 10 their apparently earnest solicitations
he. promised they should be employed as car
penters.
The fugilives were brought back TO this city,
on Wednesday evening and returned 10 the Jail,
from which they had so recently escaped.
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Dreadful Explosion In Coal Primary
Lives Lost.

RIcHMoNp, VA. March 20 "A terrific explosion
occurred at Midlothian coal pits, at Chesterfield,
last evening. Sixteen persons were taken out
alive and eight dead. Ii is feared that all will die.
II is supposed that there were fifty in the pit
at the time, most of whom will perish. The ex-
plosion was caused by blast.
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DIAPER MOIsTENER. a new invention
j for moistening the leaves Of a copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, and moisiening the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes. II will be found an indis
pcnssble article for every desk II is perfectly
simple and cheap, and must come into general
use. Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Jas IS Booksellers, near 9th 81.
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IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and possessing the best references, wishes TO
find, IN private family, situation as a teacher
of French Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting. As his knowledge ofihe English is i'm
perfect, he would be satisfied at first, with small
compensation Apply at this Office, by
pondencc or otherwise. Jan. 49,
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cOS0 REwARD.-The Union Bin

5000 REWARD.7The Union Bin
and 1874 streets, was last night burglariousy en-.
tered, and a large amount oil properly destroyed
and stolen, and attempts made 10 fire the build
ing.
The above reward will be paid at the clerks
Office Of the "Union," on the arrest and conviction
Of the burglar, thief and incendisry.
March l7-2t
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

IDhEMIUM UhUU EhhEOI1FES thken nj
i STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania
nue., over Gslts Jewelry Store.
Pictures in best quality OF cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite the public TO call and Judge for them
selves. March i7-dlmo
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Embalming---we saw fine specimen OF EN-.
balming, yesterday, at the rooms Of Mr.. James r
Harvey No. 40 Seventh street--the body OF a male
infant, apparently year old, enclosed in beauti.
ful rosewood coffin the silver plate bearing the
inscription, Embalmed by DR.. Holmes, in the
city OF New York, February IS, 1855"
II is claimed for this discovery that j, is in every
respect superior to the Egyptian mode Of embalm.
ing, as no exposure Of the body, removal OF any
portion Of il, or an development in deep folds oil
linen, is required. The process instantancously
arrests decomposition, destroys all offensive odor,
restores quite natural appearance Of the body,
and preserves il from decaying for an indefinite
period Of time. The operation is performed with
no inconvenience or trouble TO the family of the
deceased, in few moments simply by opening a
vein in one OF the limbs of the body, and ejecIing
into IL fluid
Professional men and the public generally, can
call at Mr.. Harvey's rooms and see for themselves
the specimen 10 which we have above alluded.