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COST OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

Gust OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
To show how grossly the impressions en-
terained by the paid for public
printing invite attention to the following from
the report of the superintendent:
Thirtyseeond Congress--2d Session.
Printing for the Senate cost s24, $50 III
/" g House g 44,O92 So
Total Senate and House " 60 O23 81
See report Of T. Towers Superintendent Public Print
ing, Senate Elk. Doc. No. 8, Dec. y 1851
TAnty-hird Congrcss--ld Session.
Printing for the Senate cost S44, 292 SO
/" - House :" 1876 SO
Total Senate and House " ll94ss IL
tSee report of A. G. Seaman Superintendent Public Print
ing, Sen. Elk Doc No. 6, Dec IL, 1851
Cost Of printing for executive department during entire
year, So, 1856 59.-Same Doc.
BY the above extracts from the official documents it will
be seen that the entire amounts received by the printers
the Senate and House respectively for two years
Senate printer $6o,223 a. average of S346ll 81
per annum House printer, $ll9,2ss AS, average
S59,644 22a per annum.
The entire paid for the printing of both Senate
and House for two years $lss5ll CO. average
$s255 s4 per The last session of the 32d and the
LIST of the 3ad Congress given because the report for
the second session of the 33d Congress is not yet made The
work not being finished Those given, however show the
cost for two yearsone short and one long session.
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The Pennsy vanau Of yesterday morning says; Under
our obituary head will be found the death Of Col Samuel
Miller OF the United States marine corps, who yester
day gathered his fathers full Of years and full Of honors
Col Miller in our late with Great Britain, distin-
guished himself in the most marked manner upon the Cam
sdian frontier
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THE LATE TERRIBLE CONFEDERATION AT MRMPHs--We
have already briefly announced by telegraph the desruc-
ton by fire Of steamboats, at Memphis ander pcculi-
arly heart-rending circumstances From detailed ac-
count of this terrible calamity which appears in the Mem
phis Wing of the 7th instant make the following
tracts:
he mournfal part Of the disaster is the fact that
some ten or twelve human lives are supposed to be lost
of them by being burned and others by being
drowned after jumping into the river The George Coll
lier mad forty cabin passengers most Of whom
asleep in their and in the hurry and confusion OF
the moment hardly knew what they about Several
of those who saved considerably injured from
jumping off the boat Many of the saved taken to
the Gayoso in their night Clothes where they kindly
provided for by the gentlemanly propretors.
The entire loss Is estimated Mt not less than $250000
The Collier valued at and insured for $4,000
Tne May1ower cost fully 100000, and insured for
about $4,000. Wharf-boat Mary Hunt was valued at
$4,000, aud Messrs. Duval, Algeo Co bad stock Of
goods amounting to some 000 and had Insurance for
only $4,000 large portion of the insurance will fall
upon offices St Louis New Orleans and elsewhere yet
it probable that the ofccs here win suffer materially
the cargo of the Collier.
The George Collier had just landed from New Orleans
and had four hundred ofeigh mostly
for this place and Nashville on board not a pound OF
which saved The Mayfower had 1000 sacks Of
board which she had taken in Brxdleys land
ing, above here, Saturday evening. Her cargo from
New Orleans except sugar and molasses the evee
bad been delivered on Saturday. There was, also
siderable amount Of forwarding goods board the wharf
boat In addition TO their wharf-boAt Messrs. Duyal,
Algeo Co lost their bakery We did not learn whether
they saved their books and papers or not This is the
oni wsarf-bpat we have burn up the spot
the j. NJ. White and the Mary Hunt
STILL LArER--4 o'clock, . m.--The wrecks still,
burning and nearly burned to the waters edge pre-
sentisg most gloomy appearance coal boat, belong
ror than loo yards presents living bed Of fire and
hamesv
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0NE EURoPE.-The steamship Ariel,
from llavle with dates the 23d umo arrived New
York Sunday morning last She lett Cowes on Sum
day morning, the 25ih and brings the second edition of
lie London Times of The day previous, which contains
later than received by the America Consols
Saturday morning quoted at sss. The money
market better.
Some tihng engagements have taken place at kertsch
het~een the advanced posts Of the Russians under General
Urngv AID tiie Ango-Turksh contingent. The latter
hard pressed aud had BalakIava for reinforce
mens
kiuhurn protected by squadron Of frigates and
floating batteries in addition the permanent fortifca
tons Tn allies fear that the Russians may make eff
fort TO retake it ms the river freezes
The London Times Vienna correspondent states posi-
lively that preliminary steps towards the realization OF the
s OF The four guarantee points about to be TAKEN
Tue rsr point relates the pr.qcipales and the second
the position OF the Christian population in Tur-
aud Wa!lacta would begin at ConstAntinople
the Austrian envoy reaches that city.
The Times Berlin correspondent states that 1t
rumored that the Swedish alliance doubted there
and that the failure OF the harvest In Russia
rmed Large quantities of corn were being imported by
the Russian government from Prussia
General Simpson and suite arrived at Marseies the
23d of November The French squadron, under Admiral
Brua with the Imperial Guard spoken in the arch
ipeago the way home.
writer in the London Times suggests the employment
of the fugitive slaves in Canada the cotton plantations
of Jaaica partial remedy for Englands dependence
on America for cottcl.
The Times city article for Friday evening quotes Con-
soils for money opened 88s whence they advanced
Ssh relapse subsequently took place to $50 which
the last official price
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
Jan 17-tf

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum.
blan College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special aare and superintendent of Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $la0 per academic year, and of
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College; |;
Col J. l.. Edwards, COL Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
ton ESQ. L. D. Gale, M. D.. Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor c. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
MisffIIanEnns.
AGENCY.--The undersign

T ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Once ior
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will a.
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness !; he will also furnish parties at q distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G.. Dobbin, Secretary of tho Macy.
Hon. J. Davis, Sscyetary Of War.
N. Callan, esq. President of tho Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla Attovsssy at LaU.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. C. Reddall, State Department..
SAMUEL g. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
JIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mich
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tsn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wel-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan A. D. Perkins, Commander leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheati, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Lue Dock at 9
O'Clock p. m, every day, Except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where The Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
St. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and ths Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
OF the Mississippi Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; TO ST. Louis, SO hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see af
glance that no other lire enter the lists COM
pefitors.
Passengers ticketcd through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkfrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply al the Companys Office, No. 1873
Broadway. corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
r. p DIJNTON Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

n Clamants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con.
iinues to undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Cor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress Of grants and claims 10 lands
claims for properly lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
Wees, whether for commuiation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia, as the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress or public Of
Bces which may require the aid Of agent or attor
ney. His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service
Mr.. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years.
or who have occupied any public attention At
Washington.
His ONCE is on Fifteenth street. opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
OF the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 56 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Ro"ts {ron. ths L0Ysr
Mississippi to tho Aflantiet
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY % HOURsl
n-A The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at 81. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at z, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the Reindeer
at $780, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday sx
cepted) at p m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail.
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well a.
TO points the Illinois river al and above Pekin
The trains of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinvillc, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hhlsboro, Wavcrly,
Danvile, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Pona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad At Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Mr- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago can be had al the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern. the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, St Louis.
&S- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
F KEATING Supt G. G M. R. R.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
MisrEIIanf1ns.
ENTJINE HEIDsrECK & 90. CHAM

ENTJUNE HEIDGIECK & co. CHAM
(T pagne.-The subscribers having been an.
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck q Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for the sale Of their wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public to the subIoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidslsck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send 10 TINS
country the genuine Hcidseck q Co. Cnampaigne,
under the same name and style as orlgina.y miro
duced into this market, now nearly tnrty years
ago. they being sole proprietors OF all the denticai
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand nad owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the Americas Publicbeing already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck o. Co., In
full, by which il first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other slmi-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January !, 1884.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY il our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck 6 Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March S, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECk q Gu.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

N. fits Building, ~ street, respectfully informs
his ire nds aad the ciizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria that he keeps always on
hand choice selection Of the best and most popu
lar makes OF Cloths. Csssimeres, and Vestings
together with a good supply Of the beat Trim
mngs and will make TO order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (plain or fancy,) to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N. b. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3--eolm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
yzINC pAINTs.--The Subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. Il is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the Now
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as q
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II i
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of it is very large, and Il has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highestexcelence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap-
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN dc SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

MODERN LANGUACEs.-D. r. Groux.
lvl native of France, teacher of Modern Lam
gusees, especially French, Spanish, and German
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
alty. Professor of Numesmaiics, Cor the classi6-
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 21--du
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
TTyO AI,I,WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

THO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL
Ieci.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
cosrt, 10Th June. | intend to devote my attention
entirely 10 my business. From my long experi
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced 10 solicit portion OF the public col
Ieciions 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, ifjusiifed, will attend 10 the coec-
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer 10 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 authentl-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; viii col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent as may be
requested; IT, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which If the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and IL as agent, the plaintiff mus,
pay me ten per cent il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost ! may be AT 10 secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-1m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
gTyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA'

GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TnHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
OF the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, 10 now
open for the reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends Of the dead, AZ may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. - II
The plan ofthe ncorporators 10 one Of equality
n regard 10 the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (aihough they usually bring. z
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended 20
at the present Office 10 the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Vsilers are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. rX,x,e
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug z7-Sm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

TINDER GARMENTS just received.--I
u have just opened full supply Of Gentle.
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
ambswool. Scotch do, Shaker and Canton Flan-
nels, &c, which am now prepared 10 dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
SEP 20 Penn. avenue, near A 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08

GTONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
O'Ncale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes Apply to the undersigned
at his house on H, between 10Th and Goth streets
In the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, nj the quarry
July 27 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,


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for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully soIiciis
continuance Of the same and such additional sHp-
per az will enable him TO continue his paper,
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton and which il is his fixed purpose ID maintain,
so long he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 diate. Suffice IL TO say,
that while the original plan Of his paper will be
duly carried out the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions of duty and proprieiy,
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends to do in this
respect may be Judged OF by what he has already
written aud published in the coumns OF this Jour-
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religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade
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