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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

A Weekly journal Published at WASH
tngtOn City.
KlNHE uude rsiDned nrnnose To comm q ~ n

'E'hE Undersigned propose TO commence
Il about the first Of June next, in the City Of
Washington, the publication of a weekly news
paper, TO be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people Of the United
States. Its columns will contain full digest Of
the news of the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables of election returns the mpor-
tant political action of State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture. together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative to
the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
gether with a weekly list of new patents will be
found in It's columns. A large portion of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original
and selected. Its location al the political centre
fthe Union, will afford opportunities always to
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs.
Ii is the intention Of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR acceptable visiter TO every
house in the Union and II will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position of partizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance TO men but
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
OF political economy, and upon our system Of gov
ernment il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require-always keeping carefully
n view the interests Of the country growing out
OF foreign as well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on Booapaper ana new type each NUMBER con
tanning eight pages OF matter, making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume will be
companied by full and compile index to its con-
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. Ii will be published
every Saturday morning, at So per snnum, payable
always in advance No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed TO the undersigned al
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. +. HARVEY a. co.
WASHINGTON CRY, April l3, 1855.
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Goeal am persumal.

COngress.-The question Of The organization
of the House of Representatives is beginning 10
intensely excite proies siona as well as amateur
politicians. While the numerous clerks, mes
'engers, pages, and packers and folders in
terested in retaining their comfortable places, ten.
times as many, probably, are watching with sleep
less solicude their chances for Office under those
who shall be elevated TO the g chief seats in that
branch OF the National Legislature. Therefore,
every rumor, and fact, is eagerly seized upon by
both the ms" and the outs" There is much
hotel gossip, and in all directions notes are
by the respective parties who are con
cerned particularly in the organization of the
House of Representatives.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

"AVING greatly improved Its Western
connections now offers the fullest induce
ments TO travellers between Washington, Balti-
more and all portions of the West, the Northwest
and the Southwest
The connection between the trains from Wash
ington and The trans bound west from Baltimore
is always promptly made at the Washington juno
ton Qately called the Relay Housed . miles from
Baltimore This is the only change OF cars re-
auired between Washington and the Ohio river.
Baggage is check d through To Wheeling at the
Washington station, and rechecked and transfer
red there, with the passengers) without charge,
for those holding through tickets for points beyond
The connecting trains leave Washington daily at
q a. m and "A p. m. On sundays al the latter
hour only.
Al Wheeling direct connection is made with the
trains ofthe CENTRAL OHIO RAILROAD, run
ming from Bellarre on the Ohio, near Wheeling,
through Cambridge, GAINESVILLE and Newark, 10
COLUMBUS. These trains connect at Newark
with the cars of the Newark. Mansfield and Sand
usky Railroad for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit,
Chicago, st. Louis, etc.
AT Columbus the G. o. Railroad trains connect
with the fast trains of the Little Miami Railroad
to Xena, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, etc. At
XeDia ION Little Miami Railroad) connection IS
formed with the trains through Dayton. 10 lNDl-
ANNAPOLIS, Terre Haute Lafayette, Chicago,
Rock Island, ST. Louis, etc.
IL Passengers holding through tickets for
MempAis, Vicks6mrg, Matches Nsao Orleans eic.,
red at Cincinnati to the Mail Steamers on the Ohio.
Tickets for Evansville Cairo, and ST. Louis are
sold by this route.
UFOR CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland 10
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, etc, tickets are sold,
when the Ohio is navigable between Wheeling and
Wellsville forty miles, where connection with
the Cleveland and Pitlsburg Railroad is made
Travellers requested to notice that while
this is the only route afiordng through tickets and
checks in Washington, it is also the Shortest most
speedy, and direct 10 nearly all the leading points
in the great West. The distance from Washing
ton 10 Cincinnati is but 653 miles, being about leo
miles shorter than by any other route!
FARE BY THROUGH TICKET FROM
WASHINGTON: To Wheeling, SO so; Columbus,
Sl3 IS; Dayton, SIS SO; Cincinnati, SIG; Louis.
vile, by railroad SIS IS; by steamer from Cincn-
natl, SIS; Indianapolis, SIT SO; Cleveland, 81 lai
Toledo, SIS So Detiot, SIS 20; Chicago $50 20
and $40 So St. Louis, S2S 80 and SO; Memphis
sac; New Orleans, S31, etc.
IL FOR FREDERICK and HARPERS tER
RY MARTINSBURG, BERKLEY SPRINGS,
CUMBERLAND, BEDFORD SPRINGS, Pied
mont, Oakland, and Fairmount passengers may
leave Washington at 6 a or Al p. m. For he
minor way stations between Baltimore and Wheel,
ing take a. m. train from Washington
IL For trains TO and from Baltimore, Annapolis,
etc. see special advertisements
IL For further information. through tickets,
&c apply 10 THOS. III. PARSONS, Agent at
Washington Station. JOHN Ii DONE,
Master of Transportation
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore.
May Sly.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
GRATISy
Just Publisheds A New Discovery In
Medicine.
FEW WORDS ON Rational


II TREATMENT, without Medicine, or Sper-
matorrhea or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility,
Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs
and Back, lndispostion and Incapacity for Study
and Labor Dizziness of Apprehension, Loss of
Memory, aversion to Society, Love of Solitude,
Timdty SelfDistrust, Dizziness, Head Ache,
Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the Side, Alice
ton of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual
and other infirmtes in
FROM THE FRENCH OF DR.. B. DE LANEY.
The important fact thai these alarming COM
plants may easily be removed WITHOUT MEDICINE
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment,
as adopted by the Author, fully explained, by
means of which every one is enabled TO CURE
HIMSELF PERFECTLY, AND AT THE LEAST POSSIBLE
COST, avoiding thereby all the advertised nostrums
of the day.
Sent TO any address. gratis, and post free in a
sealed envelope. by RENTING post paid two post
age stamps TO Dr. B. De LANEY, No. II Lispen-
ard street, New York.
Sept. 22-1aw ON.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

The Cincinnati Times of Saturday furnishes
the following as probable clue to the fate of
this gentleman: We have obtained what may
perhaps be considered clue to the awful mys
terry in which the fate of Mr.. Winchester, the
daring Norwalk eronaut, is enveloped A
reliable gentleman Of this city, in business on
Maine street. informs US that on the day sue
ceeding the ascension of Mr.. Winchester from
Norwalk, Ohio, customer entering his store
remarked "Have you seen the baloonW
Replying in the negative, the gentleman stepped
to the door, and, looking in a southwesterly
direction, perceived what at first appeared to
be balloon. At the first glance it appeared
to be very dminutive, but gradually it dilated
and appeared in the shape of huge bird with
expanded wings, apparently thirty feet across.
Changing again from that form it reassumed
the shape Of balloon. A strongly magnifying
telescope being procured, it was fixed upon the
floating object and many persons who had
now assembled to gaze at the mysterious aerial
stranger agreed III the opinion that it was a
balloon, and concurred in the belief that it was
preck. The gentleman from whom we obtain
the above information states that about $50
persons were witnesses of the phenomenon.
The information is certainly very vague, and,
to be sure, il, casts the painful mystery into
darker shadow yet it may eventually lead to
information that will remove the suspense that
now Expresses the friends of the venturesome
aerial navigator.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

All of the papers designated in classes 7, 8, and
g. 10 be made of the best materials and finished IN
the best manner free from adulteration white or
blue color as may be required, and with the ex
cepton of Class s. 10 be of the regular standard
sizes of their respective kinds and of such
weights as may be required by this Office The
right is reserved of ordering greater or less
quantity of each and every kind contracted for at
such times and in such quantities as the public
service may require.
Each class will be considered separately, and be
subject 10 a separate contract but bidders may
offer for one or more of the classes in the same
proposal and the privilege is reserved of requir-
ing a bidder who may have more than one class
assigned him to take all such classes or forfeit his
right 10 any class
Samples mot less than one quire) of each kind
of paper bid for, and Bat sample for each Kind
must accompany each bid and, in classes z, s,
and 9, be numbered TO correspond with the num-
Der Of the paper proposed for in that schedule,
and, the first six classes, to be properly desig
mated on the sample, or il will not be considered.
All proposals and samples must be transmitted 10
this Office free of postage or other expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making it, and must specify the price per
pound (and but one price for eacl) of every kind
of paper contained in the class proposed for.
All the paper in the several classes must be de-
livered al such place or places as may be desig-
mated in Washington city, in good order, free of
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
ject 10 the inspection, count, weight, and meas
urement of the Superintendent, and be in all re-
spects satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at
this Office TO persons applying for them; and none
will be taken into consideration unless snbstan-
tally agreeing Herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, will be re-
quired; and the supplying of an inferior article
in any of the classes or a failure 10 supply the
quantity required al any time, will be considered
a violation of the contract
Each bidder is required 10 furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence Of his ability TO exc
cute them; and proposals unaccompaned by such
evidence will be rejected.
The proposals will be opened in the manner re-
quired by law on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in December" next, (4thJ at 10 o'clock,
a. m al the Office Of the Superintendent.
Proposals will be addressed 10 the "Superin-
tendent OF the Public Printing, Capitol of the
United States, Washington" and endorsed Pro-
posals for supplying Paper"
A. G.. SEAMAN,
Superintendent of the Public Printing.
Sept 29-3aw9w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
GREAT COMPLAINTS having bee

W made of the irreguarity Of the running Of the
boats between Washington and Alexandria, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined TO run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, st, s, 81, and 1t a. m; /, 3,
and Al, p. m
From Alexandra, 1t, 81, lot, a m; l2t, 2, =,
and 81. p. IN.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at q, a. ct, and IL, a. m; l2i "a and Il,
p. IN.
Nov III. GEORGE PAGE.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
R. F. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
"IBBARD,S Wild Cherry ESitters is the

II i OHCTTy
III best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
dole for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II is the
best Slrengl hening Biters for all who debi!i-
;ated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgatve in
the world. II is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially TO females. Try it
and become convinced our word for ii, you will
not regret it,
Prepared and sold by HlBBARD 81 WHEELER, 50
Spruce street, New York and j. GIBBS, corner of
5rh and L streets; A. BAssErT, 20S ID street; and
E. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. G.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. july l0-3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
JOYCE'S TASTELESS SOLUTION
OF Copaibai ia Chambers street, N. u.
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
~ ENTI ,IMEN.-Ihe valuable med L. Ia al


~ ENTLEM EN.-The valuable medic inal
been recognized by the faculty, but the great dis
advantage arising from It's nauseous taste has
hitherto prevented It's administration in many
diseases for which il is particularly adapted. The
usual modas operaadf' Of prescribing il, either
in the form Of an Emulsion or Gelatinous Cap
sules, has not been found satisfactory, being liable
10 some objection, either from the difficulty expe-
renced by some individuals in the degluttlon OF
the Capsule the small quantity OF Copalba gen
orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyce's tasteless solution OF Copaba Is the
most unique preparation yet introduced TO the
medical profession, as il contains 90 per cent. OF
the purest Para Copaiba without taste or smell,
and at same time mixes clearly and freely with
water, and is pronounced by the most eminent
physicians and anal ytcal chemists IN the old and
new worlds 10 contain all the medicinal proper
ties of Balsam Copaiba without its disagreabe
characteristics
IL is an efficient preparation for all diseases OF
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como
rhena, Leucorrh9s, elect, painful hemorrhodal
affections, aud in chronic irritation Of the bladder.
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
]. N. CALLAN,
and retail by Messrs. C. Slou & CO., M, Z.
Kings, Patterson X Marin, Ford L. Brothers,
d. S. Dyson, ]. b Moore, DR.. w. B. Young,
X. A. Payne. Bury & Co, Navy Yard; ii. NJ
Mcpherson, jr, f. S. Walsh, V. Harbaugh,
Benjamin Franklin, - McIntire, DR.. ). L. Ty-
son, J. 5. Loveioy, ] W. Marin, Wallace Elliott,
and John A Milburn, and 49, Perpont, Alex
andra
Oct 5-6m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

Il received large assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, aud children,s wear,
which offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from ST. 10 So.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
or Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally IS Where we find a
good assortment Of shoes tor children We can
answer all such quersts TO their satisfaction if
:hey give call
We would also state that prepared TO
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.
). G. MILLS 81 CO.,
Mar i-3t No. IS6 Seventh II.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
DxCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
"A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
lanes Hamilton, d. D., of London, Price 81 80
per annum.
Although uominally young Mems Magazine
il will be a main effort of the conductors 10 pro
vide for Young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements, which many of them are
now so anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and exceect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents COR the District,
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

IN w. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor, No.
ass Pennsylvani avenue, four doors west OF Third
street, has returned from New York, and is now
receiving his new and elegant stock Of Goods
adapted to fall and winter wear, 10 which he
would respectfully invite the attention Of his
friends and the public. Returning his thanks for
the liberal patronage heretofore besowedon him. he
would assure all that all diligence and care will
be taken to fill all orders in his usual elegant style
of fiji and finish, at the shortest notice and al the
lowest possible prices.
Also, beautiful stock Of Furnishing Goods
Sep 20-2w3wif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
Proposals for furnishing the Paper for the
Public Printing.

i UNIV
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING
Washington September 20, 1855.
| TN pursuance of the provisions of the "Act
i TO provide for executing the public print
ing, /" tSc., approved August &c, 1852 sealed pro-
posals will be received at this Office in the Capt.
lol, until the first Monday I'D day. Of December
next, at Twelve o'clock, m. for furnishing the
paper that may be required for the public printing
for the year commencing on the lst day of Deceni-
her, 1855, and ending on the LIST day of December,
1856.
The subjoined list specifies, as nearly as can be
ascerlained the quantity, quality and description,
Of each kind of paper that will be required
Glass /.
10000 rrams fine printing paper, uncalendered, to
measure "a by 80 inches, and 10 weigh
forty-fve pounds 10 the ream OF $50
1000 reams fine printing paper casndered, TO
measure "a by 80 inches, and 10 weigh
6iy-six pounds 10 the ream OF $50 sheets
Glass 3.
5000 reams superfne sized and calendered print
ing paper, to measure "a by 3S inches
and 10 weigh ffty-two pounds 10 The ream
Of $50 sheets.
Glass d.
800 reams superfne hard sized and calendered
printing paper, TO measure "a by 80 in
ches, and TO weigh forty.eight pounds TO
the ream Of $50 sheets.
Glass s.
1000 reams superfne sized and calendered map
paper, Of such sizes as may be required.
corresponding in weight with paper
measuring % by "a inches, and weighing
twenty, pounds per ream of $50 sheets.
Glass 6.
200 reams superine plate paper, (caendered or
uncaendered, as may be required,) 9by
"a inches, and of such weight per ream as
may be required.
The fibre of the paper of each ofthe above classes
10 be of nenand cotton, free from all adulteration
with mner al or other substances OF fair Wilderness,
and putup quires oftwenty-four sheets each, and
in bundles of two reams each, each ream 10 con-
tain $50 perfect sheets. Uniformity in color,
thickness, and weight will be required and no
bundle exclusive Of wrappers) varying over or
under five per cent. from the standard weight will
be received, and The gross weight will in all cases
be required. Mixing of various thcknesses in
the same bundle to make up the weight will be
considered violation of the contract.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
DIAN0s, PIANOs.-we have now in

il store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly re-
Boston; Bacon IL Raven, New York; and knabe
Cache 81 CO., Baltimore; ringing in prices from
1925 10 $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
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 al the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS,
2nR Penn 9th ~
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
HISTORY OFGREECE.-A History of

N Greece, from the earliest times TO the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History Of Literature and Art. BY VIM Smith,
LII. D., editor of the Dictionaries Of " Greek and
Roman Antiquities " Biography aud Mythology"
and Geography With notes, and continuation
TO the present time. BY G. Q. FELTON,, LID,
Eliot Professor Of Greek Literature il Harvard
University
The above work intended principally for schools
OF the higher classes just received and for sale at
the Bookstore of X, FARNHAM, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street Aug 81.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

of Familiar Quotations with complete In
dices of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials of Youth aud Manhood, by Sidney
Willard two volumes; price 81.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy by John Esten
Cooke, author OF Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, or Mormorsm Unveiled, with
illustrations price 81.
Just published and for sale ri
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore
July ~ near 9th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

The President has, by special order, forbid
den all the persons employed in any branch what
ever OF the Executive Department, of The Govern.
ment from essaying 10 practice attorneys be-
fore The United States Court of Claims.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

No 5000 reams Writing Paper, 10 by 20 in
ches, TO weigh twenty-eight pounds per
ream.
No. 2-3 100 reams Writing Paper, Is by IS in
cbes, TO weigh twentysx pounds per
No. 300 reams Writing Paper IS by % in
ches, 10 weigh twenty-four pounds per
ream.
No 4.-340 reams writing paper, IS by Is in
ches, TO weigh twenty-five pounds per
ream.
No 900 reams Writing Paper, IL by Is in
ches, 10 weigh twelve pounds per ream.
Glass 9--Ledger Papers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

Lieutenant General Observation-Disclosures
former reports to the contrary, the President Of
United States has decided that the resolution of
February, 1855, providing for the Brevet Rank
of Lieutenant, General, under which General
Scott received that appointment, gives him ad
ditional pay and allowances; and that il is retro
active in its operation, from May Goth, 1S47. The
decision has been Communicated TO Gen. Scout.
From what we can learn, this decision gives TO
Lieutenant General Scott, in addition to his pay
as major general about ST 300 year, or $40, 500
10 the present time, in the aggregate
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01

Bounty Landslide number Of applications,
under the acl Of March 3, 1855, received al the
Pension Office, during the month of October, was
$500; whole number, 222, 800. Number of war
rants issued during October, l3 657; whole num-
Der, 50043
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-01
Suppression of small Notes.-The ac,

Suppression of Small Notes.-The act of
Congress, for this purpose, will go into operation
to-day. II should be borne in mind that person
either offering or receiving note under the de-
nomination Of five dollars, currency, renders
himself liable 10 fine, the money to be recovered
before any justice of the peace in the District Of
Columbia as in an action of debt