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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

All these papers TO be made Of the best mate
rias, and finished in the best aud free from
adulteraton. A contract will be entered into for
supplying the quantities stated, at such times as
the public service may require but the privilege
is reserved of ordering greater quantity OF either
kind, should greater quantity be required, at such
times and in such quantities as may be deemed
necessary.
Samples Of each kind Of paper must accompany
each bid, and 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 the consequent price per ream (and
but one price, of each description Of paper
All the paper must be delivered at such place or
places as may be designated, in good order free Of
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
lect TO the inspection, count, weight, and meas
urement of the Superintendent and be in all re
specls satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished a,
this Office 10 persons applying for them; and none
will be taken into consideration unless snbsianti-
ally agreeing herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, WILDE required !;
10 supply the quantity required at any time, will
be considered violation ofihe contract.
Each bidder is required 10 furnish with his pro
posals satisfactory evidence of his ability to
cute it, and any proposals unaccompanied with
such evidence will be rejected.
Proposals will be addressed 10 the "S1psrin-
tendent OF the Public Printing, Capitol Of the Uni
ted States, Washington and endorsed "Propo-
sails for Supplying Paper
A. G. SEAMAN,
Superintendent of Public Printing
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

The steamer Pacific, Of the Collins line,
which put to sea twelve days ago, is hourly ex.
pec,ed at New York, and though we do not
expect TO hear Of active operations on the part
Of the Allies, yet each new arrival is likely to
throw some new light upon the ultimate result
OF the great and unparalleled European confa-
grafton. The recess which winter has forcibly
imposed upon the belligerent parties, has been
spent in making preparations for the coming
season armies have been set on foot ammuni-
.tions and provisions Of war gathered on differ
,ent points Of the old continent, loans have been
contracted, offensive and defensive alliances
made, in word, there is not corner OF the
world which has not been more or less aroused.
Il all this movement going TO be annihilated
before diplomatic waving Of the hand, and
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
TEcKERs, FARINA, prepared ex-

II u
III pressy for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepara-
tions ever brought TO the table, eminenily COM
bining the qualification OF the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestiye and absorbent system. In dis
ordered boweh, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases OF cholers, when food is deemed admissible
blythe physicians, Heckers Farina cannot fail to
be salutsry; and wherever known is extensive, !,
dsed in hospitals and private practice. The pres.
ervation OF health or the prevention Of sickness
is at least as important as the curing OF disease
People ia health should therefore use Heckers'
Fsrina freely, rs common food, TO preserve the in
estimsble blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggisIs generally.
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee g. Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia $. g. BowdlearS g. Co,
IL Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu-
rers Hecker & Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20i
Cherry street, New York
Heckers' Farina jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm.
possible, is now exhibited daily ct the Fair OF the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
HORACE WATERS
No 333 Broadway, New York.

y
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATIONS.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
In bination of Music Dealers % keep up the
prices OF noa copyright mssic against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
10 MIR. WATERS the courtesies Of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evi
dence that he has public counienance and sup
port in his opposition to the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts 10 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 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 64 Octave Pianos for $l75, 5000,
and 1925, interior Of as good quality, and instru-
ments strong aud durable as those which
cost 5000 Pianos Of every variety OF style and
price, up to $1,000, comprising those OF Ten DIFF
ferent manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Hsolean Pianos Of T. GILBERT
az Cos, make Owners of the Elolean Patent)
Second hand Pianos nj great bargains. Prices
from $40 to $3.50. ,Melodeons from FIVE different
manufactures, including the wel-kaown s. d. 6S
IA. w. SMITHS Meodeons, tuned The equal tenn.
perameni.l The Best Make In the United States
Prices S45, SEQ, S71 $lo0 Sis, Sl25. Si35, $50
Smiths Double Rank Melodeons' 5000 Each
Piano and Melsdeon guaranteed. The best terma
10 The trade, schools, &c ial per cent. discount
10 Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended 10. Music sent 10 all parts OF the coun-
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mu.
sical instruments forwarded 10 any address FREQ
OF charge. Feb 16-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AvENUE.
vsuRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES.

IWRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES.
I The subscriber has on exhibition at the
Smithsonian Institution, two Of his improved Iron
Safes. The one made OF tough wrought bar and
plate Iron, lined with chilled or case. hardened
Iron, secured with an inner iron grating OF two
inch bar iron riveted together, the whole put to-
gether with heavy screws or nuts upon the in
side not, however, passing through the outside
plate. The frame or corner bars are made OF
angle iron not rvet or screw upon the outer
surface Of the safes, thus rendering them proof
against the burglars chsel or drill, which cannot
penetrate the chilled iron. The door s secured with
Hall. na,en, a..,..,.snnpowder proof lock- which
obtained medal at the Worlds Far, ..Nndton. ~ndon.
1851, and in New York, 1853 and 1854 This
Safe is intended to be Burglar Proof only but
when placed within a Fire Proof vault or inside
Of one Of Hcrrina's Patent Fire Proofs renders
them both Fire and Thief Proof
The other on exhibition, is one Of Herring's
celebrated Fire Proof Safes which received the
highest premium at the Worlds Fair, London and
New York, and are universally acknowledged 10
be the best protection against fire now in use.
SILAS G. HERRING,
Patentee and Manufacturer
FITZHUGH COYLE,
Agent, No $40, 7h street, Washington, where
he keeps an assortment on hand for sale.
March 2--6tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS!.
I'M. III. FAULKNER. the only n,

wv Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members Of Congress-,
and strangers that by leaving their al his
Shirt Manufactory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranedto fit in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts 10 give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admi, their superiority.
Sign of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and Al Streets south side.
p. S.-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30--eodlm Union and Sar.l
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
CADETA AAPPOINTED BY THE PREsI-
DENT aAT LARGE. FOR 1888.

Alexander j. Mcintosh, of Georgia, son Of
Captain Mcintosh, of the Navy.
Vim. w. McCreery, Of Virginia. Father lost
in the Grampus, and his uncle in the Albany.
John Birdsall, Of New York. Father died
in the service.
VIM. II. Marriott, Of Maryland. Family dis
tinguished in the military service Of the coun.
try.
Dudley Riley, son Of the late General Riley.
Pierce M. Butler, son Of the late Col. Butler
who fell at Churubusco.
Frank Huger, son Of Col. Huger, United
States Army.
Charles 8. Bowman, son Of Captain Bow
man.
Rober. w. Mitchell, of Pennsylvania.
James P. Martin, Of Kentucky.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

GENERAL SHIELDS SuccEssoR.--Th Chicago
Tribune says that Governor Matterson will not
give Judge Trumbull a certificate Of his elec.
ton to the u. 8. Senate, He bases his refusal
on the ground that the Judge 10 not eligible
under the clause Of the constitution, which pro.
hibits any Judge Of the Supreme Court from
accepting any other Office during the term for
which he was elected Judge, nor for one year
after the expiration Of such term. Judge
Trumbull has resigned the Office Of Judge but
the term for which he was elected has not yet
expired.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

MODERN LANGUACEs-D. r. Grou1,
wi native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu
aliiy. 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-di
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

~ Usher of this large and popular family Journal
offers for the coming year QS54) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia wecklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series OF origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends OF the American Revo-
luton" published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in lie g Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights The Mystic
Valley, by Harrison W.aAinsworth is about to-,
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola etc, ETC., is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author OF Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthlngton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged hnife--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Llberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
Of the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters rom
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year SO four copies one year $5; nine copies one
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
Nh III Chastuut - philadelnhia
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

Mr.. L. b. Washington, of Virginia, near
relative of Colonel Samuel, the eldest brother OF
General George Washington, is among the appli.
cants for military Office under the recent provision
for the increase Of the regular army TO the extent
of four repimenle.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
Gelsgrapbit.


New YoRk March THE Union mass meeting
in Tammany Hall tonight was very largly at
tended. Senator Stuart, of Michigan, was the
principle speaker. Senator Douglas was absent,
in consequence of illness. Resolutions were
adopted taking strong and open ground in favor
ofthe acquisition of Cuba, and putting il forward
as an article Of Democratic faith. They afso de-
nounced the ow-nothiDgs, and when Senator
Stuart said that no good Democrat could belong
to The Know-nothings, there were a number of
hisses
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
r ONGWORTH,S Native Wines and Bran

II ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran-
j 1 dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
stanty on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella WiEes and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice of the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, 1S1 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
CLOTHING,
A Complim entary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.
esvXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | viii trade one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion." 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, Maxims 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, L. s. A., U. s NJ, Tailor,
and lInvenieur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, 10 be tie present
sole proprietor Of the 25 feet front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. a2i BROAD
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, OF iine
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 over
stocked market aud the circumstances of hard
lliuesl Ia ~. iCDiI
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, Cassimeres Velvet Yestings, &c, &c, and
il determined not 10 be ouidone in lberaliiy OF
dealing nor undersod by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined,
TO the best Of bis ability, 10 employ meritorous
laborng class Of Journeymen Talors and others
who are suffering dreadful privaions for want Of
this date, until The beginning Of the yeor 1885, the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own graiuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty OF solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow. men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am fcllow-citzens, representing one Of
the links OF Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged
GEORGE p. FOX,
g United STATES Leader Of FASHIONS,
- " ..... Headquarters, No. 32i Broadroy,
s:L.s:S GEORGE p. FOX.
! - '...s Dec i9-
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTARY Roll
j Of Militia entitled TO Land Bounty under thes
act Of Congress of September 2S $780, compiled
from rolls in the AUDITORS Office AT Richmond.
Muster Rolls OF The Virginia Militia in the war
Of iSl2abeng supplement 10 the pay rolls. A
few copies for sale by r. FARNHAM,
Mar s. Corner Pa. av. and iiih street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

A slight Mistake.-A short lime ago, while
the polite and much-esteemed conductor Of the
Orange and Alexandria railroad train was passing
through the cars, collecting tickets from the pas
sepgers, one Of them, iniently reading news
paper, produced from his pocket a smatooth
comb, and, without looking al il, handed il TO the
smiling conductor! ave don't receive such
tickets, said the latter, "they don't circulate on
this line" " It's yonr orn ticket, responded the
gentleman procured it before I started" But,
happening 10 raise his eyes from his newspaper,
he recognized not the ticket, but the comb, both
OF which had been placed in the same pocket. OF
course, the slight mistake was soon recti6ed.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and, possessing the best references, wishes
find IN private family, situation as a teacher
nf French, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting. AS his knowledge OF the English is i'm.
perfect. he would be satisfied a, first, with small
compensation. Apply al this oIice, by CORES
poIdence or otherwise. Jan. %.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
CROW QUILLS. - Further supply of the
bundles just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
PROPOSALS. FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25, 1855.
TN Pursuance Of the provisions OF the act
il entitled /" An act to provide for executing The
public printing Svc., approved August 26, 1852,
sealed proposals will be received al 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 writing
paper TO wit:
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

The Criminal Court. yesterday, was occupied
with triaing Of riot, assaults and batteries,
and such like offences.
We are gratifed TO learn that the number OF
offenders TO be tried is small and that the term
will not, probably, be prolonged beyond two or
three weeks
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
INTERESTING NEws.--we have just

u received large assortmeL. OF BOUTS and
SHOES for ladies' misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 10 S..
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Childrens Shoes have every color and
style, from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally is Where can we find
good or,meni of shoes Tor children We can
answer all such querists 10 their satisfaction If
they give call.
We would also state that are prepared 10
manufacture every style OF boot 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, we determined TO sell.
$. G. MILLS a. CO.,
Mar Ia No. 4S6 Seventh Il.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
READY MADE CLOTHING
II REDIJCED PRICES...As the .

"A is advanced, we have determined to sell OF
the remaining portion of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish.
ing 10 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 ana
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find present variety TO be a.
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL & STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next 10 Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
~ The public debt Of the Emperor Of

~ The public debt Of the Emperor of
Russia is $3l5,925,O 900. The regular Custom
and excise duties levied by Government,
amount 10 only s24,62o,0OO. The Brandy
monopoly pays an additional sum Of $4s,s7o,.
600; direct taxation, $40, 200, and indirect,
$3s, ,725, ,00O It is not stated in the tables from
which these figures are derived, whether the
last sum Of indirect taxation includes the
custom and excise duties or not. II is pre-
sumed they do. The export Of Grain from the
single port of Odessa in 1852, was to the value
Of $28, $4,000.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

TORTH SPRING TRADE.--Now OPEN
1t ing, large, fresh, and elegant variety OF gen.
temen's belongings for the spring trade, Of new
imporations and styles and OF the best qualities,
m STEyENS'S,
Feb 24--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

NOvELTIES, Inventions, and Curiosities
In in Arts and Manufactures.--Price so cents
Gays Fables, profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, by r. Blakey.
jus, imported from England by
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Octls Bookstore near 9th IL.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

nW- Professor VIM. g, Gibson has resigned
the chair Of surgery in the University Of Penn
sylvania, his resignation to date from the 7th
Of April Professor Gibson, on the death Of
DR.. Wieter, was elected from the same chair in
the University Of Maryland some 36 years ago,
and during all that time has laboriously dis
charged the duties Of that post.-Baltimore
SIN.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

III
~ Old House by the Rsver.H
Mr.. Rutherfords Children. second volume
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, a. M
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund c. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up ON the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry r.. Schoolcrafi
Dana's Minrealcgy, 4lh edition.
Inc above are selected from large arrival OF
new books at TAYLOR & MAURYsS
Dec Bookstore. near 9th St
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
MRS. A. N. MADDOX's

ID between 9th and 7lh streets, near The corner
OF 7th street, Washington, ID. G., 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.
Gentlemen can have Board with or withoa
Rooms. Dec a-eo,f
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
Thc Expected steamer.

New York, March I'll, NIP to this hou
there are no signs ofthe steamer Pacific at Sand,
Hook. 1t is supposed that she did not sail on he
regular day. Her agents scarcely expect her be
fore Friday.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09

~ OBSERVE and Preserved Ginger and
~ Chow. Chow, Auea and Choong Loong, Can.
ten fresh importation. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market
Dec 23--3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09


We commenced yesterday and conclude in
our issue Of to-day the publication Of the cor
respondence relative to the Ostend conference.
About this conference there has been much
speculation from time 10 time. By many it
was regarded as an empty nothing, mere ig-
ment Of the Imagination. II is now known to
have been reality, and as such stands out in
bold relief
1t appears, too, that it was the suggestion OF
the President, who desired to benefit by the
Joint wisdom, experience and information Of
the three distinguished Ministers to England,
France and Spain. He, however, appears to
have derived but little benefit from the confer
ence thus appointed by him, since he failed to
adopt and act upon the suggestions contained
in the joint letter Of the three Ministers.
We must say that we altogether approve of
the principal suggestions Of that letter. They
harmonic with the views that we have all
along expressed. In the conduct of our affairs
with Spain we think that the Administration
has lacked force, energy and promptitude. A
little more grape" would have relieved us ere
this Of the perplexing questions at issue.