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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25
TiRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES

NIKE AND BDHGLAk FkOOF SArE ESs
I The subscriber has on exhibition al 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 10.
gether with heavy screws or nuts upon the in
side not, however, passing through the outside
plate. The frame corner bars are made OF
angle iron not rivet or screw upon the outer
surface of the safes, thus rendering them proof
against the burglars chisel or drill, which cannot
penetrate the chilled IRON The door is secured with
Halls patent aatlgunpowder proof lpck, which
Obtained a medal at The Words Fair, London,
1851, and Ia New York, 1853 and ls54. This
Safe is intended 10 be Burglar Proof only; but
when placed within Fire ROOF vault or inside
OF one OF Herrlng's Patent Fire Proofs, renders
them both Fire aud 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 pTole eeton against fire now in
SlLAS G. HERRING,
Paientee and Manufacturer.
FITZHUGH COYLE,
Agent, No $40, Th street, Washington, where
he keeps an assortment on hand for sale.
March 2-6tf
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DREsERvEs, JAMS, JELLIEs, AND
IL Marmalade, &C., viz;
p..ch.. n,;nc.. Dam anna BIsckbe rres.

Peaches, Ounces, Dsmsoas, Bsckberries,
e.----ls--'~- -~a p.snberries. and Piae
Apple Preserves.
Black Currsst Jellics, in half and one-pound
jars.
Red Curant Jeles, in half pint and quart
jars.
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marmalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hsrmetcally
sealed, lelllcs.
Pine Apple, Pesches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
Taese Preserves, Jellies, &c, are of the best
suslity, put up to our order Tor our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25
FINE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY.

THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN, Com
IL tanning Hints to Sportsmea. Notes on Sport
ing and the Habits of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America, by Elisha J. Lewis, NJ. d., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan. 4 Book Store, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

CTONE OUARRY.-Ta am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry opposite the Little Fails
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
ONcale any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes Apply TO the undersigned
al his house on II, between 10Th and Goth streets,
IN the First ward, or 10 Mr.. Paine, NJ the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25
NTEw boot AND SHOE STORE

NJ EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor " Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Peah. avenue, next TO
Messrs Geo. " Il. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale OF Ladies, Gentlemens Misses,
Boys and servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at veiy low
prices.
u Arrangements have been made with the be st
Northern Manufacturers for a regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
by respectful attention TO the wants OF those
who will favor US with call, we hope 10 merit
their future confidence aud patronage.
.. w. TAYLOR& & Go.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 9q-lw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25
THE SONS OF THE sIREs, A HIS

HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale al SHILLING roSs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one OF the best that has been issued.
Lcsle's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the Fall fashions
The hnickerhocker Magazine for September
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, aus
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
aud for sale al
SUIILINGTONfS Rnnksinre
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L,INE JEMELRY.-I have Just received

DIME JEW ELRY.-I have just received
II new supply Of the latest styles Of Jewelry
aud have Just finished a fac lot OF pure silver
ware, such Tea Sets, Goblets. Cups. Spoons,
Forks, Ladies', Butter, Fish and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c., &c. All Of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality Of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
sented at time Of sale. III. O. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, between "A and 9th streets.
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uECKERs, FARINA, prepared ex-

LIE & X Rs FARINA, prepared ex-
IL pressly for families, a decsie and appro-
pirate food for ell seasons, and one Of the most
economical, nutritious, aud Wholesome pr-para.
iions ever brought TO the table eminenty com.
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthful sustensnce Of the body
Strictly speaking, Heckers Fsrina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengeE-
ing the digestive and absorbent system Ia dis.
ordered bowels, disrrhee, dysentery, and even in
cases Of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heck-rs' Fsrina cannot fail 10
be saluiary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervation Of health or The prevention OF sickness
is al least az important the curing Of disea O.
People in health should therefore use Heckefs
Farins freely as common food, 10 preserve the In
estimabe blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles F. Pits, i2 Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee a. Brother, 81 South
Front street. Philadelphia; 8. G. BnwdlearS Co,
~ Long Wharf Boston ard hy me manufacin.
rers, Hecker 4 Br iber, at the Croton Mills, pol
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which rcnder burning or scorching i'm
possible. is now exhibited daily al the Fair OF the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
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PROSPECTUS
or THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Det,ofed 10 CRY draus, y5,sr,ss.~.-, L.s~--s~->,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
j about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance of the same and such additional sHJ-
port as will enable him 10 continne his paper, as
an independent journal, and IN the support OF
thos. conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which il is his fixed purpose 10 nainien,
so long as he is connected with this or any Other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary TO dilate. Suffice II to sey,
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 propriety, 10
MAINTAIN the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and to oppose every secret
organization that is founded on q proscriptive and
exclusive basis What he intends to do in this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this jour
nal. To his friends, and the friends OF civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade
quaie encouragement
The Semi Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress
TERMS:
The paper and business card, per annum.. 80 90
The paper without business card Gf paid in
advance or within one month from date
OF subscriptl0n). )............s.... l 30
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date Of subscrip.
tom. ........ ...................... 90
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all casas.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option fthe editor
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of fsrrsars. -.
Aug 20"
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TTyRAvELING ana Packing Trunks ol
i all qualities.--A large variety constssily o.
hs I'd, ssd for sale cheap by
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

THIS is to give notice that the following
i original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz:
No. 662 for 100 acres, issued in the of DAME.
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Co!e
No. ITO for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dun
can Brown;
No. 64S for 100 acres, issued In the name Of Thoss
Edwards,
have been accidentally Lost or destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that shall make applica-
tion 10 the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, nnder the provisions
Of the act ofthe 3ist August, 1852.
A. NICOL,
Attorney fos the Claimant!
& Jan lo-3mis<
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-HON,T HAsL TO GAIL AT. HOOIYs
IL you wish 10 purchase anything in the way
Of 6ne America, London, or Geneva watches,
Chat can be relied on for the true tme) rich gold
jewelry, pure silver ware, &C., &C., and save from
Is to rs per cent, % he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
H. o. HOODS 5u5s
Pa. avenus, between n and 9th streels, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept l6-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

PArgR MorsrEsxR.--A newly iaventea and very
useful little contrivance for mostening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets IN
a copying book, &c. II costs but little, and Will
save the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work.
Boston Tyapelsr, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Ian IT Bookstore. near 9th II.
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vsts, &c, Of late importation, and 1T moderate
PRICES. at STEVENSS
Deo 7--3tif Salesroom. Browns Hotell /
NEW YEARS. PREsENTs.-M. W
IN GAIT " BRO. will open this day magna
cent assortment Of Watches, ,Jcwelry. Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M w. GAIT 81 BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th Il.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

Copy Of disciaim<v Of w. ID. Porter IN has a,piied.
t'on for "an '~proved stU for making ieool
ga" Sled Angna 5, 1854. Lnsrs patent issred
dsgna22, 1854
"I do not claim ms my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz :
subJectng the products Of des,ructive distillston
therefrom TO high degree OF heat, substs sntally
as has been described and for the purposes SET
forth in The specification OF w. p. Mcconnell
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-10
FROM THE MODERN ATHENS.

From Our Own Correspondent
EDINBURGH, Tuesday, May %, 1855.
hang up that address as sign of where am
holding out at present. But bethink me tina.
you also have a Modern Athens, which is BOs-
ton. 1t is not your Athens but ours-that is,
Edinburgh-which holds your Gown Cores
"pondent" at present. After cutting adrift
from London some time since and having been
tossed hitler and thither for some time past, he
finds himself a tietwaiter to circumstance in
the capital of Merrie Scotland There is an old
ballad extant in England which begins thus;
II rains it rains in Merry Scotland,
it rains both great and small, &c,
and by Heavens it does rain, and the wind bio rs
continually ats an iii wind that blows no.
"body any good, is this, and we have had to
face it for weeks together. The leaves and
flowers have only begun to put forth their ten
der green and many colOrs during the last few
days, ard that with the utmost scared timidity,
looking as though alwsys prepared TO shut up at
moments notice There is little Springtime
in some parts of Scotland, and as an illustrative
fact. the voice of the Nightingale is unknown, but
the re is long Summer and lingering, joyous, glo-
rious Au.umns
Edinburgh is a noble town-one OF the nooiest
in all Europe, perhaps the worid-a royal city
rather, set On Hill which says in her heart and in
her eyes: / sit as a Queen and am no widow,
Tits avery poem in stone built an eplcal ground
plan OF Natures.
SO far had written on May the 29th, intending
to sketch various places and persons in and near
Edinburgh, but alas for human Intentions | was
prevented. For one thing-and that includes many
j have bad Death in the house among my pretty
darnes Finding door left sjar by the physician,
he stole in and has robbed the oasket of happi
ness of one Of the richest jewels of loye-one of
the purest, precousest pearls of price ever
spatched up out of this roublous of human life
TO be set in the crown OF God.
never got beyond the following sketch OF DR..
Simpson aud the people one MEETS at bis house.
The inventor OF a new fashion in hsts or a new
mode in dresses, has more recognizable influence
upon the appearance OF his followers than he who
should discover the Elixir Vita or the amorosls
Of health. The Transformation Effected BY the one
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-10
THE STATE LUNATIC ASYLUM.

Correspondence Of The Y. Y. Tribune.
UTICA, Monday, Aug. 6, 1855.
The State Teachers Association l,tely closed
its session in this city, and on the afternoon of
the last day a number of the members, princi-
pally Of the softer sex, were found trutging
through the bot sun along the dusty road leading
to the State Luratic Asy lum. How your CORES
pohdeht happened to be linked up" with the
parry Of congregated pedagogues who sat wait
ing in the tasty reception parlor therein, is a
matter Of no import, but the fact is patent that
description of this same visit is in course Of
preparation hereby, and if the reader can ex-
tract from this epstle one title of the pleasure
to be enjoyed from such visit be is happy.
Tie party which accompanied over the build
irg consisted probably Of some thirty or Thirty
FIVE persons, among whom, as | have intimated,
feathers and lace were predominant and beavers
a secondary consideration. LmPninis, We en-
tered the spacious dining room on the main
foor, where the treasures TIA, CLEAN on BAN
quet tables were oi.plsyed arranged on shelves
IN large eUpbosIds, and making at the outset
very favorable Impression regarding the regular
iiy ard system Of the establishment. DR.. Coy,
TIE seIiieD auly physician Hho is at the head Of
the Asylumnian faculty believe, here made few
instructive and interesting remarks in regard TO
tie Institution, and then committing us TO the care
OF guide took bis leave. We passed slowly
through long hall, on each side of which were
coy, pleasant-lookirg rooms, where patients "a.
eouientedly sewing, reading, or idling seemingly
fer The most part mindful OF the presence of via:
itoTs. Al the remote end Of this hall we inferred
beautiful psrlor, Of the dimensions and elegance
usually found in the mansions Of our well TODD
citizens, and decorated with all the modern sppli
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-10
r,sm Tie Loui,riue Journal, TX. NJ dug. :.


We deeply regret to have to record the scenes
violence eioo5enod and houfe-burning which occurs
In our civ Yesterday. We cannot now express on
abhorrcuce OF such thir gs nor can we find space 4
which 10 Say what We would wish 10 say upon tn
subject terrible res pons blity r-ss upon those VIZ
lave inctto The fo eigD population Of city 20 b
deeds Of violence which were the commencement q
q riots in the First and Eighth Wards. We are cor
fgen that the 20 riots were oecasiOned by aoyhng
that l8pponed at any of the several voung-places
The election throughout the city, as far As we cN
lecu had passed of with unusual quiet with tie e.
cepi'sn Of brutal outrage in the First Ward Of Wild
VIC shall speak presently, ana some fighting at %
Eighth Ward polls, IN which was much hurt III
riots we've stoned by indiscrimiua and murdecp
ossaults committed by foreigners chiefly Irish, apoa
lIofeDsve citizens, ptaceaby attending TO Their os'
business, at some distance from any Of the youSs
places. Al The circumstances connected with Ihos
assaults strongly indicate that they prenelits@
and insue attd by other Parties than those by Th~
trey were actually committed. We are not nosp
pared 10 say that they were the consequences o1l
tie incendiary appeals for some time pat PaD91
MADE TO foreign population by some Of tne leaes'
of The AMI American porty, OF that they ws.e "a
gated by direct Instructions Of men WHO h9-..
hears, vi control Ia a great measure we -
al are able o oc ate actions 10 The Gefm'ls
ITish wfO made these alta ;gs. All the sacn y
probably BE- ascertsii ed udicialy, and tneh 'Is ~
spOIsib.iN will rest where II properly Deioags:
CiTLn sinI ces detailed 70 IT, aud he co8less.k
sou e Of the miserable wFeiches vino were n.n
victims Of their hsane folly an numerous ~; me
show iha these assaults upon unoiending ~'s 1 ,bs
cent naye-boin citizens aere premedita ei $500
the ban attaches 20 OF who are as ,e' uH.' beE
We have OF time TO give eteis. we es'e ss,ess
ever and are thai il will he proved ~ 6e1u,
bic witnesses that every sct Of oloodshed w netJ
by ori-ners. That IN ever ins'aoce WleN IN az
yOle c. eLsucd, a. begin Of ne rlo's ~ AMER
poyoi al tlsug hter by fori Of peeco.o~ N..ra
cans " he quietly passing in the street 80 sld
fIom tie lCls This iufur iiec the PS~.by vba
prompt old terrible resort 70 mob v',,H.s ,,cys-vt
mUny 70 cigucrs we've killed. aud mnen -. Mad
shoyeo vas he Consequence In uie aiao,;sa "
abou o'clock IN the mOrn'ng Ehiie tne Rsr,s
proceeding quietly at the polls, NJ. DeoIs sra.llg
n srecahl, and Quist American citizen 20 Al b.
assaulted bya arts OF lnshoen on jay As's5yea ~
TIVE n Jrf,Is and Greene wihou hlvDs v h4sSs
provOcauon be suOcksd 90 IN and noil.. .y frSr
vi, stones aud Gibbs lie attempted 20 esoo 90 tf
he teuds by whom lie was a'acked, ano t.ss,.ored "
slI,y Of ed adjoining house where DO "'s sh.d 90
biz booothirriy ssssilanis, snd cut 500 s.o one
brcteu oil he supposed 70 be dsao ~ =. knEs
these inhumsn bruies deib raieiy oieDru, "a sss
and proceeded 10 cut the throat Of ne iH''D''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-10

Those Of your readers who are spending n. .
uier months in travel and viewing noted ro;s 49, s
institutions, will not fail trust, TO visit N. 3, ~
Lunstic Asylum. to whose halls, doubt M, =
will be warmly welcomed by the gsntlemanIs - -
obliging officers ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-10


sesame of good introduction, endeavor TO seize
upon the nearest approach to leisure which may
happen 10 this man Of many affairs.
Assembled unceremonously in mOderatc-sized
room, with nothing in common save their wish to
meet the host, you find company drawn together
from every latitude and longitude, social and geo
graphical 0fall this motley party who are chatting
in mOmentary fellowship and watching with faces
amused or anxious the conversation of their more
accessible neighbOrs, there is probably hardly one
who is not in some way or other notable but the
grades aud classes of emnence run through nearly
the whole gamut of social distinctiOn-from Ouch
esses poets and earl down to the author of the last
successful book on cookery the inventor of the
oldest new patent, Greek cOurtier, Russian
gentleman, OF German count.
At your elbow the last survivor of some well
known shpwreck is telling his terrible story TO
the wife of that Northern ambassador who is
meeting with the sOftest Of the Scandinavian dii-
lects the strong maritime Danish of the clever
State Secretary opposite. Behind you a knot of
American ply sicisns, just arrived, are discussing
in loud voice the split Of the Know.Nothngs on
the subject of Slavery, agreeing soto yoce, on
the particular professional topic upon which they
have come 10 consult the great authority. That
lady with the fine Greek profile Of face and sad
GRAY hair, is telling the little group around her how
IerpysOn used 20 visit the house of her mother,
and knowing that they dislked smoke be used TO
sit and pull il up the chimney The last time she
saw tie poet be had almost given up smoking and
limited himself to pipe per day, which he divided
into three quantities ~ Bid not say the size of
TIE pipel. At the table are three poets half a
dozen literateurs and as many celebrated doctors.
That mercural gentleman with the small eyes,
fhtrpia face and nose, and Jeffrey looking head who
is latting away with such yUlubiiity and quick
silver action is Prof Bl4ckie. Tie is telling a de-
lighted company of listeners who very much enj ~
the Joke, how be has done the Edinburgh meta
ply sicisDs. He wrote the article that appeared
in BlGokEOod's Magazine on Professor Ferrier's
book on the principle that he would not read the
book OF touch upon Terriers grounds at all. Yet
every one has lauded the perspicacity AID con-
clusivsnsss Of the reviewers reasoning. Prof
Blackie's motto is, let metaphysics alone until we
have got out Of life all tie poetry possible. The
tai DaDtenfa faced gentleman now speaking to Prvf.
Hodgson is AytoaD. THERE'S look Of misera-
bic jollity in his face. There is plenty Of good
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
TO MAGGIE.

TO MAGGIE:
This little token which thou hast sent
Fresh fire to my dormant love hath lent, .iisG
And brings back again to memry's fondest view
Thy flaxen tresses, and eyes of deepest blue.
A sisters love, sisters face,
In those few simple words trace 3d hl
What though among strangers long l roam,
Could forget sister, and my home? " y.liti
1t needs not this simple touching mark,
To stir to flame this slumberng spark.
Forget thee not could / ever
Forget my only sister? never!
Not while retain an unfettered mind
Can forget a sister, pure, good, and kind!
Thought'st thou, during all this separate while,
That could forget thy youthful face, or smile
No memorys mirror oft brought near
My distant home and sister dear E
Oft, in my waking thought and sleeping dream,
Art thou combined with many joyous scene;
Scarcely can believe we're separate and apart,
So close is thy face and smile knit round my heart
And didst thou think that ever, .,Gr-
From memory time could sever
Thy gentle smile, and youthful face,
Or slender form, replete with grace! i4'
Or from recolection's tablets blot p . ~ TT
A sisters love No I'll forget thee not .o,
AS long as life and sorrow is my lot
Dear sister, Maggie, I'll forget the not
j. A. L. ~
Grand Haven, June %, 1855.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

LADIES DREssEs.-The present fashion
for ladies' dresses in New York and Boston is
just as many founces as can be tackled on be-
tween the waist and the bottom of the skirt.
In fact fashionably dressed lady in the street
is nearly all 1ounce. The short mantilla looks
like founce number one, and from its lower
edge downward, the dress resembles a series
of pyramidical steps-a silken staircase, up
which cat or Cupid might readily climb.
Ofcourse, the lower circumference of this mass
Of furbelows is enormous, and the Lilliputian
bat, scarcely visible at the apex of the cone,
gives one an idea that the figure has no head
"a notion that, in some instances, is not far
from the fact. Boston Courier.