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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

SISTERS OF MERcY.-The grand Jury Of San
Francisco, in q report TO the court, say they
cannot conclude without offering through the
honorable court to the Sisters Of Mercy, their
expression Of admiration and thanks for their
devotion to the care Of the sick, and their
especial attendance upon the patients who
have lately been transferred to the hospital
from on board the steamship Uncle Sam.
Their attention to the unfortunate victims Of
crime in The county jail is also worthy Of
laudation.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
TAYLOR & MAUKY have the honor to

Il announce the completion of preparations lot
the festive season. La addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized 10y
elegance and variety they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated ono
t~astefully bound Books.
Articles OF" vertu,N IN Porcelain, Bronze, ana
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in PAPER niache snd rosewood.
Card Baske s., lnkrtands, Ladies' CabnS.
Cigar Stands and Cases, portemonnairs,
Tape Stands, &c.
Together with a gene,al assortment Of novelties
remarkable for a combination of the useful wgh
the ornamental, nj prices suitable 10 The artisan o.
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9Th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
EVERETr

North Side OF Union Square, New York.
TINS establishment, erected on the most
prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching n finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply TO render II the most desirable hote
yet constructed.
The proprietots Of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation Of The
public.
Applications will now be received from partie;
wishing to make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited.
CLAPP & JOSLIN.
HAwLEY D.. CLAP,
A. G. JosLIN. Sept. 20-g.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

Rachel w. Barker, a Quakeress, and an APP
proved minister of the Society of Friends, adj
dressed a dense auditory, al Carusrs Saloon: on
Sunday afternoon, in explanation of the religious
teneis held by that association. She is n woman
of good address, and a clear, full voice, but not
peculiarly gifted with a logical mind.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
! otaI ann psrsonai.
SINE Alexandrla CaIamIty.-on sunday Die

The Alexandria C~aIamity-On Sunday the
fremen of Washington proceeded TO Alexandria
TO attend the funerals Of Eve of their brethren OF
that city, who were recently killed al the fire.
During the day, The flags at our different engine
houses were at hah-msst, and the bells tolled In
token of the profound regret experienced in con-
sequence of the solemn, tragical event. Very
many Of our citizens went 10 Alexandria 10 wit
ness the ruins OF the csnfagration, and 70 see The
funeral professions
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
IoR sALE or LEASE, Lot N. square

$50, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, the
site on which the Apollo Hall formerly stood.
The lot has a front ofdS feet 4 inches, by an aver
age depth of about So feet.
The terms OF sale will be One fourth in cash
the balance in one, two, and three years. with
interest, satisfactorily secured; or il will be leased
Tor q term, from one year up 10 twenty.
There is no use in accomplishing the command,
ing appearance of the locality Of the above LOT, as
it is generally conceded 10 be one Of the best lots
now vacant on Pennsylvania avenue.
Inquire of Wa MoRRow, 34 G street, or al Il.
Q. DYER's.
Nnv S-anQtff
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

The Public SchooIs.-According 10 the an.
nual report of the trustees, over two thousand
pupils were in The schools at the commencement
of The year, aud nearly as many at its close. Three
thousand five hundred members of the school al
different times within that period. The total
amount of expenditures for all purposes is
500. 5S7.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

The Know-nothings 0 fihis city and of George
town intend having a torchlight procession to-mor-
row evening, g in honor of their recent victories
If all who join in the procession travel the entire
distance laid down in the programme, they will ex
emplify 10 the world great powers OF physical en-
durance.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
GARD.
TO the Ladies Of Washington, Georgefo1cn, As1
1ndrta. &c.
Il ENRY w EIRMN,S ladies, misses. and

children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran @
Riggs Ranking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, whore he will receive Ia
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety OF ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
phiiadainbia OF the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known rs d slop-shop shoes; being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warrantedt to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me q
cali. and examine for themselves.
G WEIRMAN,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

nj EW BOOKs.-The Eeiress of HaughioD,
IN or the Mothers Secret. n novel, by the au-
thor of Emily Wyndhan.n "Rav-nsclih,H &c.
Price ga cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel a. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 So.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price SIPS.
Just received.
X. FARNHAM,
Corner PENNSYLVANIA avenue and 1lth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
CEMETERY
OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10Th street. over Savings BanL

#Y ofFIC 1NO. So, 4 EhNENOES
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY is laid out OH the plan.
of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north Of the Capitol, North CAPT.
tol street, leading directly TO the Gateway. This
company have received a charter from Con-
gress, appropriatiHg this ground for ever TO burial
purposes, making a fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast Importance to those
who wish their dead 10 repose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, TO sell it, and throw the dead
promiscuousIy into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent il, as no Titles are given 10
The ground.
N. b.. Office hours from 10 a m,t TO ~ m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
a Map Of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James F.. Harry
40, 7lh street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended 10. June lily
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

r AW PARTNERSHIP.-Supreme Court
ofthe United States-ROBER u. WALKER
and LOUIS JASlN have formed a copartnership
under the name of (" WALKER az JANIN," for the
argument of cases i'll the Supreme Court OF the
United States, al Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Il. 10 aaQnn-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
The New British Commander IN the
. CrimeQ. l

1t is a rather remarkable circumstance that
the new COMMANDMENT Chief of the English
forces in the Crimea, Lieutenant General Sir
William Codrington, had never seen any mill
tary service, except Of y holiday kind, mil he
went out to the Crimea, as an amateur; his
first encounter with an enemy being the battle
of the Alma, in which he distinguished him
self. Since then he has been IN constant SER
vice and has distinguished himself on every &C
casion when An opportunity offered. He is
fifty years old, and the circumstance OF a man
at his time of life taking the field for the first
time, and gaining the highest command within
eighteen months of his first fight, we believe
to be unexampled in the history of wars. The
fact that he should be raised to the supreme
command over the heads of all the experienced
Generals of the British army, does not Speak
Volumes in favor of their efficiency. Tn new
Commanderin-Chi is a son of Admiral Cod,
rington, the hero of Navarino, who, in con-
junction with Russia and France, as allies OF
England, destroyed the Turkish fleet. Now
the son, in conjunction with France and Tur-
KEY, as allies of England, is in command OF an
army operating against Russia. The next
combination of these powers may be against
England herself. France, Turkey, and Rus
STA against England, or Turkey, Russia, and
England against France. Nothing seemed SO
improbable five years ago as the present ALI
ance, and there may be much stronger ones
FIVE years hence. General Codrington had
been 33 years in the Coldstream Guards with
out having had a days experience of war ser
vice; he passed through all the regular grades
until he was brevetted a major-general last
year, and being without o command, when the
English army went TO the East he followed II
as an amateur, and Lord De Ros being com
PEELED to retire on account Of i'll health, a va.
cancy was left Just as the Allies were on the
point Of embarking from Varna, to which
General Codrington was appointed by LORD
Raglan. The new Commandments ap
pears, from all accounts, to be very popular
with the army, and, as good luck has thus fai
attended him, bis appointment is an augury o
good fortune for the army which has hereto
fore suffered immensely for the want Of al
efficient commander.-N. i. Times.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.

A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,
N 1000 Acres) for sale-Having leased for
a term of years, " The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" to persons whose high reputation war
rants the bellefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops Of cora, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea Jws.
As part of this llnd yielded 100 bushels ola ,ayle
acre, in 1873, the twelfth year Of successive rti-
WALTON, without manure and in 1884, bad as Sas
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly one
OF the best in Virginia.
Terms. Onelhird on the LIST of December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber,
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
ginia," or 10 Washington, i. G.
Nav 1T THOMAS GREEN.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

All of the papers designated in classes 7, s, and
9, 10 be made of the best materials, and finished IN
the best manner, free from adulteration, white or
blue color, as may be required, and with the ex-
ception Of Class 81 TO be of the regular standard
sizes Of their respective kinds, and of such
weights as may be required by this office. The
right is reserved of ordering a greater or less
quantity of each and every kind contracted for, at
such times and in such quantities as the public
service may require.
Each class will be considered separately, and be
subject 10 a separate contract; but bidders may
offer for one or more of the classes in the same
proposal and the privilege. is reserved Of requir-
ing a bidder who may have more than one class
assigned him to take all such classes, or forfeit his
right TO any class.
Samples mot less than one quire) of each kind
of paper bid for, and BAT one sample for each KIND,
must comps each bid and, in classes z, s,
and 9, be numbered 10 correspond wllhfhe num-
Der Of the paper proposed for in that schedule,
and, in The first six classes, TO be properly desig-
mated on the sample, or ii will not be considered.
All proposals and samples must be transmitted TO
this Office free of postage or other expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making ii, and must specify the price per
pound land but one price for each) of every kind
OF paper contained in the class proposed for.
All the paper in the several classes must be de-
livered at such place or places as may be desig-
mated in Washington city, in good order, free OF
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
ject 10 the inspection, count, weight, and meas
urement of the Superintendent, aud be in all re-
spects satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at
this Office 10 persons applying for them and none
will be taken into consideration unless substan.
italy agreeing Herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, will be re-
CURED and the supplying of an inferior article
in any OF the classes, or a failure 10 supply the
quantity required at any time, will be considered
q violation of the contract.
Each bidder is required 10 furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence OF his ability TO exc.
cute them and proposals un~accompanied by such
evidence will be rejected.
The proposals will be opened in the manner re-
quired by law " on the first Tuesday after The first
Monday in December" next, (4thJ at 10 O'Clock,
a. IN AT the Office Of the Superintendent.
Proposals. will be addressed 10 the "Superin-
tendent Of the Public Printing, Capitol of the
United States, Washington and endorsed Pro-
posals for supplying Paper"
A-G. SEAMAN,
Superintendent of the Public Printing.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

A I REAT COMPLAINTS having Dt6n
" made of the irregulariiy of the running OF the
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined 10 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, ct, s, 81, and III a. m; 1, 3,
and Al, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT, 50, l0l, a: m; l2i, 2, a,
and 81, p. m.
Omnibhses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner OF Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at s, u, 81, and IL, a. m; l22, q, and II,
p. IN.
Nov I'll. GEORGE AGE.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

MISUNDERSTANDING the month Of October, the
number of ~interments in this city was one hundred
and two. Tbirty-eighl deaths were OF children
five years and under, and two OF persons over
eighty years of age. Consumption claimed four
teen victims; commissions, eight; ntemperance,
two and dysentery, four.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

For Baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily al . and %
A. M, and 3 and "A p. "a, except Sunday on
which day they leave al A p. M,
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandra boats leave
hourly. Fare five cents.
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the office, corner of ID and S,h
streets, every morning at Z o'clock, Fare 81.
For Upper MarIboro',
The stage leaves the Office, northwest corner OF
D and sih streets, every morning al 7 o'clock
Fare III SO.
For G~ordonsviIie,
The cars leave Alexandria daily, al u O'clock,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For richmond
The boat leaves the wharf at the terminus OF
18th street daily at 6 A. M, and 7 o'clock, p. M.
Fare SIS so.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves the Office, United States Hotel,
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9Th and Goth of each month. Persons DESTROYS
of writing from this city should mail their letters
on the Sd and 18th of each month, by Z I. M.
The Post Once.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened at 5
o'clock, A. M, and ~halfpast F. M closes at 81
p. M. and Q p. M.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at s A. M,
and closes at 6 z. M. The Southern Mail, as far
South as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives al
halEpsst 3 p. NJ, closes al 9 p. M.
The Norihwesiern Mail is open al half-pasi 2
p. NJ, closes al 3 p. nj.
The Western Mail is open al S O'Clock, A. M,
closes al 3 Il. M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at IL o'clock, p. M
closes at 2 p. M, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct. closes here on the
Sd and 18th ofeach month, at 2 L. M
The Warrenion Mail arrives al IL O'Clock, A. M,
closes at 10 A. M.
The Warrenlon Springs Mail arrives al II
o'clock, A. M, closes at 10 A. M. and Q p. M.
Rates of Postage:
Each half ounce. under 5000 miles, prepaid, 3
cents.
Each half ounce, prepaid, over 5000 miles, 10
cents.
All printed matter in seneral-anywhere in the
United States:
First three ounces. ! cent.
Each subsequent ounce ......... | cent.
If not prepaid, double these rates
But
Newspapers and Periodicais-paid quarterly
in advance:
First three unces........... cent.
Each subsequent ounce........ Ia cent.
And, if weighing not over IL OF, in the State
where published, one-half OF the above rates, and
weekly papers, in the county where published,
free.
Small Newspapers and Periodicais-pub
lished monthly or ofener, when sent IN packages
weighing al least s or. prepaid, j cent per OF.
Pamphlets Of 10 octave pages or less, ] cent
an ounce.
Books, bound or unbound, weighing not more
than 4 pounds, may be sent by mail, for each o.,
as follows:
Under 5000 miles, prepaid, | cent. Unpaid, II ct.
Over " " IL" 3 cts.
Fractions over a single rate are charged as one
rate.
periodicals, in the sense used above, are
publications issued once in three months, or
oftener."
NO. The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 5th and 10Th of each month.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20


TE0RACE WAT Frs, the great Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer, 1913 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share a large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay IL TO the ~sharpcrs oil
Wall sweet, 10 raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
Tor cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest aud most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those OF several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, anu Melodeons OF the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
lording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
band Pianos al great bargalns-priccs from so ~
to S160. Music and musical Instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mad,
post paid. General aud select catalogues oi ma.
SIC aud schedule OF factory prices OF Pianos, Melo.
deems and musical instruments forwarded 70 any
address,, Tree OF postage.
sent 2l--d3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
CARD
GEozGEs MASON.
AT LAW,
Cifu of Austin, Ttrds.

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Cify Of Austin, Teras.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Al Butler, u. s. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon. ID. r.. Aichisou, us. Senator, Missouri.
X. M. II. Hunter, u. 5. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason. u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Col. S. Cooper. Adj, Gen. u. s. a. Wash, ID. 9,
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, DC
G.. c. Jamison, Prest Bank OF Bait, Bait, Md.
Sent eff
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= ETTERs TO THE PEOPLE ON

IN ETTERS TO TIL On
IL Health and Happiness, by Catherine T..
Beecher. Paper 37t cents cloth, so cents.
History ofthe Council ofTrent, fromthe French,
by John McClintock, d.. ID. Price 81.
Hsrpers' Picture Books for the Nursery, by
Jacob Abbott, in three volumes, each complete
in itself. Price so cents each.
New volumes of Harpers'S Story Books. Price 81,
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Aug 16 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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aUoTATIoNs.-Ac collection

IIAMILIAK QUOTATIONs.-A collection
I Of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dlces OF Authors aud Subjects; price 81.
Memorials OF Youth ana Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price 81.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, sulhor Of Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, or Mormorlsm Unveiled, with
illustrations; price 81.
Just published and Tor sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURi'S Bookstore,
July II near 9th ST
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

Land Warrants.-Tbe 160 and the S0.acre
warrants are selling at the rate Of 81 IL an acre,
or Two cents above the buying price; the 100 and
the 60-acre warrants, / 0S1; selling at one cent
and a half advance 40-acre warrant. each, s45;
selling price SAG. S..
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

A PoCALYPTC observation-disclosures
N on the Book of Revelation, by the Row. John
Cumming, ID. d.; Is cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d. IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites al the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.

NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public, that he has opened a
Sd and 4 and a half street, FiZgeraid's Build
ing, two doors east of the United states
Hotel,
Where he intends 10 keep constantly on hand a
large and varied assortment of Foreign and
Domestic y
WIN s, LIQ s, Sc s,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard,
Marrett az Co.. Pinet d Co., and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demUohns and casks /,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port of
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynih, Champagnes,
and a large and various description Of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers Of the United States Navy can have
their Mess Stores put up al the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up al the shortest notice, snd warranted 10
keep on long voyages. :.
Country orders punc,ually attended 10, and
Country Produce, of all descriptions, received on
consignment.
No. 474 Penn. avenue, (north side) between
Sd and Al streets, two doris east Of the United
States Hotel. Oct 4-3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20

Ladies' Fairs.-At least half a dozen of them
are TO be held during the coming month, for the
benefit Of several of the churches To night,
the ladi es of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South will open at Odd Fellows Hall furnish
ing music, pleasant company, fancy articles, and
confectionery and solid food, TO tho patronizing
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-20
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
II OBERT y. WALKER q LOUIS JANEA

~ have formed n co. partnership under the firm
of WALKER a. JANIN," for the management and
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, and before the Court OF Claims, NJ
Washington city.
Address: Washington, ID g.
May 10-3meod