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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK


"ORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway New
York, preferng TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street. to raise available means TO enable hin,
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
man uiactores also those of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Meodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; al
ordng an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from 500 TO-
10 $l6O. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid General and select catalogues of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 21-d3m
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Gslsgraptit.
Four Days Later from Europe-Highly Inn
portsnt-The Emperor Of Russia Dead.

HALIFAX, March l5-The Royal Mail Steamer
Africa arrived here this forenoon with Liverpool
dates to Saturday, the Sd instant. Her advices
intensely important bringing the startling an
nouncement of the death of the Emperor Of Rus
sia.
Early on Saturday morning, il was announced
by telegraph from London that reliable intelli-
gence Of the death Of the Gear had been received.
II was previously known that his physicians had
given him up, and that fact on Friday caused the
funds 10 advance.
There is no mistake about the matter. The
fact was announced in the House OF Lords by
Lord Clarendon, and in the House of Commons
by Lord Palmerston. No details are known, and
there are surmises that his death was caused by
assassination but il is most probable that il was
from pulmonary apoplexy.
The death of the Gear happened at one o'clock
on Friday morning. The announcement has
and France.
The Peace Conference was 10 open on The 9th,
and expectations Of a favorable result were
stronger Prussia seems favorably inclined to-
ward the Allies.
The announcement Of the Cars illness had
previously caused the funds 10 advance.
The Afrcas advices are four days later
From the Seat OF War
There is no news OF the least Importance.
The Markets.
LIVERPOOL, March 3.--Coiton-The market for
cotton continued dull, at about previous rates,
although some descriptions were, if anything,
trfe lower.
Breadslufs generally were quiet, at the prices
advanced by the Pacific.
Indian corn was TO 10 cents lower.
Provisions were dull, and unchanged.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
SHIRTS sHIRTsn sHIRTsn

wv Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members of Congress,
and strangers that by leaving their at his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warrantedt TO Ct in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquiredin
this city, induces the advertiser to invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts to give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial. ymit their superiority.
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and ~ streets, south side.
p. S-A good assortment of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30--eod1m Union and Star.l
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, March l5-Couon is downward
and dull, sales 5000 bales
Flour-sales of Ohio, at SO 37@S9 81. South
is firm; sales Of 1000 barrels at yesterdays
rates.
Wheat is upward and prices trfe higher
Southern white 50 25@S2 40 mixed So l6.
Corn--ihe market lis unsettled; sales of 10000
bushels Western mixed, al 80 cents.
Pork is upward, and firm.
Beef is unchanged.
Lard is upward, and firm.
Whisky is steady.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDI

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST LOUIS TO NEW
YORK AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ Tie only Railroad Route from the Loacer
Mississiyyit to the dfldntici
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsl
~N- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
6l1sss the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m. ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from ST. Louis) with ex press trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at u a. m, take the cars at Alton al
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m. take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) al 8 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 as
10 points the Illinois river al and above Pekin.
The trains of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinvile, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', WaverIy,
Danville, Terre-Haute, Pekin, and Piona, 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.
MS- THROUGH TICKETS and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had al the offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
&A- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can 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.
E. HEATING, Supt @. Il M. r. r.
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Inter fron MEXICO.

New ORLEANS March 1.-THE Orizaba has
arrived from Vera Cruz, with dates 70 the Sth
instant and from the city OF Mexico to the Sd in
slant.
Santa Anna had gone south with his troops,
leaving but ], 500 behind him. The official paper
says he has gone to the baths, but ii v as rumored
that he had gone 10 meet Alvarez, and execute a
co0p daat.
A severe shock of an earthquake was felt at
Mexico on the 2Sth ult.
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+ ATER YEARS, by the Author Of !. The

IL Old House bv The RIVER
Mr.. Rutherford's 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 Orvillr
HorwiiZ.
Discovery OF the Sources Of the Mississippi
River, by Henry X. Schoocrah
Dana's Mnrealogy, 4lh edition.
The above selected from a large arrival OF
new booksat TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Dec Q Bookstore. near 9th st.
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OPFIcR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WAsHINGToN, January 20, 1858,
TN Pursuance of the provisions Of the act
i entitled /" An act 10 provide for executing the
public printing sc, approved August 26, 1882
sealed proposals will be received at this Office, in
the Capitol, until "Wednesday, the 2sth day of
March next, at l2 o'clock, m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions OF writing
paper TO witt
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

The Republican Quilt.-Thc deposiior the
much admired guilt, adorned with flags and eagles
Mrs. S. b. Fowler, of Baltimore-received, al
the closing of the late fair, premium in the shape
OF dessert spoon.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
READY MADE CLOTHING
4 T. REDUCED PRICES.--As the ses

al
N is advanced we have determined to sell oil
the remaining portion of our winter stock al
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Coats !,
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
ine quality, will find our presen, variety 10 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.
Tat
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

FIsHTAIL BURNERs.--In the eastern part OF
these United States, these articles are furnish
ed by gas filters. In Oregon, as the following
paragraph shows, nature provides them: Fish
are caught in Puget Sound, Oregon, which,
when dried, and lit by the tail, burn like a
candle.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
T oNGwoRTH,s Native wines and Bran

dies. Il have just received, and keep con
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from The pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars lSl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30--2aw3m*
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nLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re-

nLATED TEA SETS.-I have just re-
t ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices
also, a large assortment Of Spectacles, OF every
description; together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, Of my own manufacture, which
| will retail at wholesale prices
III. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. at and 6lh sls,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
IL
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

M ODERN LANGUAGES.-D. Z. Groux,
Nl a native of France, teacner of Modern Lam
guages, especially French Spanish, and German
Transaions made with correctness and punctu
ality. Professor of Numesmaiics, 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
Sen 2l-dtf
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Books OF the House OF Representatives.

Books OF the House Of Representative.
LIBRARY OF THE HOUSE OF RErnEsENTATIvns.
A LARGE number OF books belonging 10 the
N Library Of the House of Representatives
have been drawn by members and by their orders,
and stand charged to their accounts on the books
of this Office II is important for the preservation
of the files that they should be returned before the
close Of the session.
MATTHIAS MARTIN,
Librarian oft House Of Representatives.
E.h oA-d1u
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

Arrest of Pickpocket.-A man named John
Earl was, on Wednesday, arrested by officer Allen,
for picking the pocket Of A. S. Farson, of Phila-
delphia, taking thereirom gold watch, valued at
ninety dollars, and his money. Justice Bates COM
mted him to Jail 10 await trial.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

FREDERICKSBURG MAYoRALTY.-The Herald
states that Mr.. John s. Caldwell, has received
the nomination Of the Knownothing party for
the Office Of mayor Of Fredericksburg.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

PROVIDENCE, March 15-The lumber yard OF
Messrs. S. Il N. =. Burrows damaged by fire
last night to the extent of $4,000.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

Ma The London Times Of the 26th ult.,
states that the steamship Pacific did not reach
Liverpool until the 28d ult She was delayed
by stormy weather.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOUSE. No. 437 T. :

TyVhNDINU HOUSE, mo- 705 = Street,
I'D between 9th and 7,h streets near the corner
OF Hh street, Washington, D..C., is prepared to
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk of The Patent. General and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or withou
Rooms. Dec Scott
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTARY Rolls
II Of Militia entitled TO Land Bounty under the
act Of Congress of September 2s, 1850, compiled
from oils in the Auditors Office al Richmond
Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the war
of 1912, being supplement 10 the pay rolls.
few copies for sale by X. FARNHAM,
Mar s. Corner Pa. ay. aud llth street,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
Fire I'm Bath, Maine.

CONCORD, March 1.-THE greater part of the
| town of Bath, Grafton county, has been burnt and
al latest accounts the fire was not subdued
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
TAKE NOTICE.

HAVE now on hand large assortment
IL oil every description Of Spectacles, from the
lowest price to the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manufsc-
turing. aud adjusting Glasses for the most dificuh
and defective visions therefore with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve the sght OF all
who need.
Call AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign OF the
arge Spread Eagle A. q. HOOD.
Feb lOrganl
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COURT or CLAIMS, sc.

THARLES LEE JONES, in addition TO his
Z ordinary practice in the Circuit Court of the
District Of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court of the United States and in the newly-con-
stuted court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States. In the management OF cases
before the Supreme Court, and in the prosecution
Claims, his father, General Walter Jones, though
mostly retired from general practice, will unite
with him, and do his best to advance the success
of clients, by written statements and arguments,
and by all other needfnl and proper exertions.
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March 10-3awfmf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
TABLE CUTLERY. ALBATA FORKS

TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS
il and Spoons, &c-Just received large as
sortment Of superior Table Cutlery of every va
riety.
Also, every style OF the finest quality Abata
Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors,
&c which will be found the best substitute for
real silver ever discovered.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
32I Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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- ENERAL Notions Of {

N ENERAL Notions Of Chemistry, by ..
(T P.louze and +. Frenzy, translated from the
French w Edmund G. Evans, M. u.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent, or
1or,,,;,y X. FARNHAM
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
r INTERESTING NEWs.--We have ju

j received large assortment OF BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies' misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 TO So
Misses Boots of every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 20 cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find a
good assortment of shoes for children I? We can
answer all such querists to their satisfaction if
they give us call
We would also state that we 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, determined 10 sell.
S. G. MILLS IL CO.,
Mar 1-3t No. 4S6 Seventh ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
ArriyaI or the Africa.

HALIFAX, March 15.-The Cunard steamer AZ
RIGA arrived here this forenoon, with later Euro
pean news.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

NEW CITY DIRECTORY.-Wash gton
IN and Georgetown Directory, just published.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session
ofthe Thrty-Third Congress OF the United States
Of America.
For sale at TAYLOR a. MAURYs,
Fob 90 Bookstore, near Ninth street
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
Superintendent of Public Printing.


A FRENCH GENTLEMAN, with fin
N ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and, possessing the best references wishes 10
find IN private family, a situation as teacher
Of FIench, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting. As his knowledge of the English is i'm
perfect he would be satisfied al first, with small
Compensation Apply al this office, by cores
pondence or otherwise. Jan. 90
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

NEW NOVEL, by the author Of .Mary
IN Barton."-North and South, by the author
OF Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
37i cents,
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; BY
John s G. Abbott Price ST.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
March Bookstore near 9th At.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
e TR iDE, Gents Ho-
TO CLAIMANTS

TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS L., MEIERE,
Late OF the Pension Office, will attend promptly
10 all business entrusted TO him, and will give
special attention to the prosecution Of claims for
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C,
REFERENCES:
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. X. r. Wcstbrook House of Reps
Hon. +. B. Florence, House OF Reps
Hon. T. ID. Disney, House Of Reps
Jonah d. Hoover esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, esq, Washington.
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be prepaid and dl
recied as above. Oc, n
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

Gait & Brother. OF Washington, have re-
ceived the first silver medal for their fine assort-
ment ofjewelry and silver-ware, exhibited at the
late Fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics lnsti-
tute; and not bronze medal, as we stated in our
paper Of yesterday
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

TNDER GARMENTS just receivcd.--I
~ have just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool, Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, nc, which am now prepared to dispose of
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
0entcmen's Furnishing Store,
Sop 10 Penn. avenue, near Al st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

MIR. Jeremiah Sullivan, who died on Tues
day, in the sxtieth year of his age, was buried
yesterday afternoon. For several years past he
was engaged at the Capitol, as marble worker.
About two hundred Of The mechanics engaged at
that building followed his remains to the tomb
and, as an additional mark of respect, the flag on
the premises was lowered TO hafmast. There
was large number OF hacks in the funerea train.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
, RENT OR sALE-The Modern

TNOR RENT, OR sALE-The Mq1ern
Four-slory BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near E. east side. The house is IN good
repair-dry cellars; and to good tenant the rent
will be low. Possession given November Isl.
Apply 10
Oct 29--tf Auctoneer.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

NTORTH AND SOUTH, by the author OF
IN MARY Barton "The Moorland Cottage"
Crawford" &c. 37a gents.
Kings and Queens, ne - ins, ,A rceiusd ,n5 ~
Inr saIe bv II. FARNHAM.
March q
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

nITUATION WANTED BY a young
- Frenchman, who comes well recommended
as a waiter in hotel or family or Valet de Cham
5ro. Apply al this Office.
Mar Is
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
THE NATIONAL HOTEL,
In this city, will be re-opened far the

u ception OF guests on the 27ih OF this month.
The removal OF the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms will add greatly TO- the
convenience and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the maj kets can
afford, and served in the best style and no expense
or labor viii be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber therefore, trusts that generous public
viii continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de,
string 10 procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the Goth, by calling the HoteL
l.. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov left
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The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.


The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The Baltic. ........ Captain Comstock.
keEA These ships having been built by
f&f4. contract, expressly for government
service, every care has been taken
IN their construction, AS also in their engines, To
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
datons for passengers are unequalled for ele-
gance and comfort
Price of passage from New York TO Liverpool,
In nrst cnbiit. $3.50
In second cabia, s75. Exclusive of extra sized
state rooms. .$323
From Liverpool 10 New York 30 and 20 guineax.
An experienced Surgeon attached TO each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES SAILING.
From Neuo Tork From Liverpool
Wedday. Dec n, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
Wed day. Jan. 10, 1858 Saturday. Dec. so, 1854
We6cay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan 13, 1856
Weddat. Feb. 7, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
WeddaJ. Feb. 81 1885 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1856
Wedday. Mar. 2, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1865
For freight or pas sage, npply 10 =.
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY u Co.,
R.G ROBERTS & Co,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
B. G. WAINWRlGHT& & Co,
Paris.
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havrs.
The owners OF these ships will not be accounts
BILE for gold silver, bullion, specie, Jewelry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and The value thereof therein ex
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

"ANTED.-A Respectable White Wo-
w man, American or English who can come
well recommended as Seamstress, and ia will.
ing and capable Of taking care Of Chidren. Apply
at this office. Mar 9--dGt
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

The testimony on both sides having been closed,
Mr.. Key proceeded 10 show that in his Judg-
ment, the offence charged against Magraw-of
assault and battery, with intent 10 kill Mr.. Hope
was clearly made out; and for this purpose, he
reviewed at length the evidence in the case.
Mr.. Baxter replied 10 Mr.. Key, in behalf Of the
accused; and reviewed the testimony and the
law applicable 10 The subject pending.
The court, without disposing Of the case, ad-
journed, after session Of seven hours.
Mr.. Carlisle will address the jury, to-day, for
the defendant, and
Mr. Key, on the part of the United States, will
make the closing argument.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16
I AW PARTNERsHIP.-supreme Cour

II AW PARTNERSHIP.-Sup Court
j ofthe United dStales.-ROBERTJ ]. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of " WALKER ~ JASls," for the
argument OF cases in the Supreme Court of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan l9-co3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

The Annual Commencement OF the Medical
Department Of Georgetown College took place.
last night, at the Smithsonian Institution, in the
presence of large auditory.
The exercises consisted of music reading the
commission authorizing Georgetown College TO
confer the degree Of doctor in medicine, by Pro.
fessor +. Howard, Dean; music; comforting the
degree of doctor in medicine by Rev. Bernard Al
Mcguire, president; music; then followed the
annual address TO the graduates, by Professor
J. M Snyder and music concluded the interest
ing ceremonies
The following is a list of the young gentlemen
graduated Joseph c. r. Clark, Of Missouri; Jos.
A. Smith, of Maryland; Louis Saur, Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia James Grey Jewell, Of Misss-
sippi; J. Edward Willett, Of Maryland and Chas
r. Queen, Johnson v. ID. Middleton, 0. A. Daley
and Michael r. Shyne, Of this city.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-16

The Orphans and the Blind.-The directory
and Judges ofthe fair fthe Metropolitan Mechan-
les Institute did not forget, in the distribution Of
premiums, those unfortunate classes. Three Of
the pupils Of the Illinois Institution for the educa-
ton Of the blind, and five of the girls Of the
Washington Orphan Asylum, together with their
matron, received, each, silver spoon, for their
contributions TO the exhibition. A little favorilism
may have been exercised with regard TO those
depositors, but every generous heart will excuse, if
moi applaud, the motives which prompted the
awards.