davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
Presentation of the Sandwich Islands
MInisier the Presidcnt.

Hon. William l.. Lee, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary from the King of the
Sandwich Islands to the Government of the
United States, was on Thursday last presented TO
the President by the Secretary Of State. The fol-
lowing are the remarks Of the Hawaiian Minister:
"In presenting my letter of credence to your
Excellency | am happy in having opportunity
to testify the profound gratitude of the King,
chiefs, and people of the Hawaiian Islands to the
Chief Magistrate, Government, and people Of the
United States for the lively interest and tender
concern they have ever manifested for their hap
piness and welfare II is to the noble philanthropy
of the United States that those islands are ndebt-
ed for the blessings of christianity and civilizations
it is to the warm sympathy and generous support
of the United States they owe their present pros
perity and independence; and am instructed to
assure your Excellency they are deeply sensible
of the obligations these continued favors have i'm
posed upon them.
"The relations existing between the two coun-
tries, SOCIAL commercial, and political, have ever
been of the most intimate and friendly nature,
and there is nothing nearer the heart of his
Majesty the King of those Islands than the desire
that the ties which bind them together may be
drawn still closer, and ever be such shall pro-
mote their reciprocal advantage"
In responding, the President expressed the graft
fcation which il afforded him TO receive an Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF
the Hawaiian Islands, and his appreciation Of the
kind sentiments on the part of the King, chiefs,
and people of those Islands towards the United
States, of which the Envoy had given such an
agreeable assurance.
He alluded TO the establishment of American
missions on those Islands; to the deep interest
with which the United States had regarded the
christianization, prosperity, and advancement OF
that interesting people, and assured the Envoy
that that interest had never been more sincere
and ardent than at the present time. The United
States could desire nothing inconsistent with the
progress elevation, and substantial interests Of
the Hawaiian Islands; and the presence of gen.
temap who had earned and so long pre- -eminenty
enjoyed the confidence and respect Of the King,
chiefs, and people for whom he had just spoken
was very" welcome, because the President felt as
sured that it would tend to promote the interests
commercial and otherwise, of the two countries
and to strengthen the good relations mutually
desired Union
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street, over Savings Ban

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank.
THIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan
u OF the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North CAPT.
FOL street. leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received a charter from Con.
gress, appropriatiHg this ground for ever TO burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise, which Is of vast importance TO those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them for IL has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes 10 sell il, and throw The dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea
sures cannot prevent il, no titles are given 10
the ground.
NJ y. Office hours from 10 a m, To IL ~. where
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, 7th street, or any other undertaken, win be
promptly attended TO. June l9--ly
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
VIRGINIA.

rTNHlS highly improved and fashionable WATER.
IL mo PLACE has been thoroughly reftted for
the coming season. and will be opened on the 18th
of June.
BY the summer arrangement Of the Orange aud
Alexandra railroad, two trains leave Alexandra
daily for the Springs. The morning train, al It
o'clock, connects with stages at Beallon Station,
nine miles from the Springs, by a good country
road. The evening train, al 81 p. m, connects
Springs, by turnpike. Time from Alexandra 10
the Springs, four hours by either route. The train
leaving Gordonsville at III A. m, connects with
the stage line Bealton. Passengers from Rich
mond and Stanton by this route, reach the Springs
10 dinner.
Board per day So Week. sig; Month, SO
Children and colored servants half price.
ALEXANDER BAKER
June If Late OF Washington CRY.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
DIED,

On the 18th instant MARY, daughter OF ANNIE
ID. and Captain SUTHERLAND, U. S. M. c. and on
Friday morning the 18th instant, HELEN, only
child Of ANNIE d. and Captain SUTHERLAND.
On Sunday afternoon, the 18th instant, GOOD
MAN COLLINS, infant son Of ROBERT and
MARTHA A. CLARK, aged months and % days
On the 18th instant, WILLIAM SHUGERT,
son of ANTHONY and ELIzABETH JANE BucmY,
aged live weeks
Killed by the Indians, at Indian Creek Calilor
mia, May 18th, Mr.. JOSIAH b. HILLS, Of Wash.
ington. Mr.. HILLS had won for himself the re-
spect and esteem Of all who knew him.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
MAR RIAGES.

On Tuesday morning, the 10th instant, by the
Rev Mr.. HoLMEAD HENRY STARK, Of New
Hampshire, 10 EMMA b., daughter Of WIN. B.
RANDOLPH, esq, of this city.
AT the Wesley Chapel Parsonage, July 10Th,
by Rev. r. l. DAsHIELL. Mr.. CHARLES WILL
LIAMS to Miss ALICE MOORE, both Of this
cty
Ia this city, by the Rev. Mr. STANLEY, on the
30th utimo Mr.. j. MEIERE 10 Miss MARIA
B. FRENCH, both of this city.
On the 18th instant, by the Rev. BYRON Sun
DERLANp, T. ROBINSON RODGERS, OF New
Jersey, and MARGARET NJ, daughter Of Jo-
siAH +. CALDWELL of this city.
Al the Ryand Chapel Parsonage, by the Rev.
A. GRIFFITH, July Is, Mr.. JOSHUA b. PIERCE
10 Miss PATSY ]. PERKINS.
AT the same place, by the same July 18TH Mr.
JAMES BYRON TO Miss JANE MOONEY, all
of Washington city, ID G..
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
snake Fascination.

A daughter of Mr. Hill of Gilmanton N. H.,
IA little girl six or seven years old-had recently
been noticed to stay from home and to remain
absent for considerable length of time. The secret
was at length discovered. She was found one day
with large black snake in her lap and another
lying at her side. She had previously told her
father that she had found "pretty thing to play
with" but he little suspected what the character
of his chld's pretty plaything was, till he wit
messed the scene. Subsequently one Of the snakes
was caught, but the belief that its destruction
wsuld destroy the life of the fascinated child.
saved the serpent's life We learn that the snake
is kept in box, at the house of Mr. Hill. The
little girl still continues to show the same fond
ness for the ugly companion, fondling it and hand
ling it with the utmost apparent enjoyment. His
snake-ship seems to enjoy the il-assorted sport
quite as well as the little girl; at the approach,
however, of any other person he is apt to show
his ugly ,peculiarities, by erecting his head and
darting forth his. ferked tongue. So the story
goes; we have heard other circumstances con-
nected with this singular case, which, if well
authenticated, we may give hereafter Exchange
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

For Baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily al q aud "a
A. M and 3 and Al p. NJ, except Sunday, on
which day they leave at Al T N
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandra boats cave
hourly. Fare five cents
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the Office, corner OF ID aud 9TH
streets, every morning at o'clock Fare 81.
For Upper Marlboro,
The stage leaves the Office, northwest corner OF
and Sth streets, every morning at O'Clock.
Fare 81 so. .
For Gordonsvilie,
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at ~ o'clock,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond,
The boa, leaves the wharf at the terminus OF
18th street daily at A. NJ, and o'clock, T. 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 desIrous
OF writing from this city should mail their letters
on the Sd aud 18Th of each month, by +. M.
The Post ONCE.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened at S
O'clock, A. NJ, and halfpast p. d. closes at st
l.. Nj. and =. M.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at A. M,
and closes at P. M. The Southern Mail, as far
South as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at
half past p M, closes at 9 T. M.
The Northwestern Mail is open at halfpast
r. M, closes at z. M.
The Western Mail is open al O'Clock, A. M ),
closes al 3 p. M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives al IL o'clock, p. NJ,
| closes al p NJ, daily, except Sundays.
| The California Mail, direct closes here on the
Sd and 18th of each month, at 2 p. M.
The Warrenton Mail arrives oil III O'Clock, A. nj ;,
| closes al 10 A. M.
| The Wa~renton Springs Mail arrives al IL
| o'clock A. M, closes al 10 A. nj. and T. M.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
kINGsLEy,s NEW woRE

~ The Voyages and Adventures Of Sir Amgas
Leigh, knight Of Burrough, in the county of De.
Won, in the reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," "Alton
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correctors Of the
press, and for the use of schools and academies,
with an Appendix containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List of Abreviations Hints the Pre-
paration Of Copy and on Proof Reading, Speci.
mems of Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson price
81.
Hewitt's Boys Adventures in the Wilds Of Aus
tralia.
An Essay on the Tides Theory Of the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, NJ. ID.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or a guide 10
inventors, and book of reference for Judges. law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by ]. c. Moore price 81 IS.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family aud
the Closet by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
April IL near 9th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
BOUNTY LAND,
June::7

Under the Act Of Congress, March Sd 1855.
HAVING prepared a supply OF blank forms sui
III table for every description Of applications for
land warrants the subscriber is prepared furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms (and instructions 10 the required evil
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the "qct of Congress, March Sd, 1863"
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army or navy while engaged in any of the
wars of this country, 0f dead, their widows or mi
nor childrenD are entitled 10 100 acres Of land or
the proportion, if they have received less than
that amount under any previous act.
Claims OF all descriptions prosecuted before any
Of the Departments Of the General Government
ny Agents at a distance will find u greatly 10
their advantage TO correspond with the under
signed. r. WAITE,
Mar Is. $50 Eighth Street Washington
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
The Fauquier white sulphur spring-, Va

A RE now open for the reception OF SOni
N pany, aud in a far more Blira.tlve coudIiion
than they ever have been
A gross misrepresentation against them hn'lng
been published in the Petersburg tnlelhgeucer
and Baltimore Sun, To the effect thai they were
closed for the season L. now traced to an ire
sponsible source, unworthy OF notice. Il - pro-
per 10 state al there il no shadow OF iouhde uon
for it, and the subscriber trusts that be VIII not
be made the victim OF such maligniiy and ihdl
the respectable journals which have given cur.
rency 10 the rumor by trans lerrng il 10 th~lr
columns, will disabuse the public mlnI through
the same medium. ALIEN BAKER.
July lift
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
R. F. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERg
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
TIBBARD,S Wild Cherry Ritters IL the

III
IL best Purifier of the Blood aud the best anti.
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II is the
best Strengthening Buffers for all who debhi.
tated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them.
selves that be found in any other purgative 10
the world II is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially TO females. Try il
not regret IT,
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD & WHEELER, 81
Spruce street, New York; and J GrBBs corner OF
5,h and L Streets A. BAssETT, pos ID street; and
Z. ii. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ally. July l0-3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Arago has arrived from Havre
at New York yesterday, bringing Liverpool dates
of the 4th instant.
The news is generally unimportant. Lont
Raglan is dead.
General Simpson succeeds Lord Raglan a.
commander Of the English forces.
No important event had occurred before Sebas
topol up to the sailing ofthe Arago.
A disturbance had occurred in London in con
sequence Of the Sunday trading bill, which had
been subsequently withdrawn.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Mrs. Il. III. Pendieton, Of this city, and Mrs.
M. l., Barr, the daughter Of the late Senator Linn,
Of Missouri, were last month presented, by M.
Bedini, TO the Pope and introduced by him as
"Amercans." His Holiness gave them his espe-
cal blessing, and, on meeting shook them BY
the hand at parting. SO says one ofour exchange
nApers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
SIerrn Leone.

Advices from Sierra Loone, TO June Sd, re-
ceived at New York yesterday, state that the
English expedition against the native chief onl-
lallaghea River had met with disastrous defeat,
fifty having been killed and captured Among
the killed was Quartermaster Andrew, Of the
steamer Tcazer. British subjects had also been
seized by the natives on the Ris Munez. The
sloop- of-war Ferret had been sent after them
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
A Poets Residence.

There is a queer looking edi6ce fronting on
Park Place below George street, the design and
object of which would sadly puzzle the inquistive
stranger. 1t is a succeed house, Of one story,
apparently sixteen feet between the joints, with
three long windows on the front, dead falls on
each side, and no door way visible. This queer
structure is the residence of the poet, James G..
Percival, whose morbid dread Of mortality, or
rather Of the society of his felow-men, has been
grstiied in the style of his mansion. The en-
trance is in the rear Of the house, approachable
by path which his unfrequent footsteps has
hardly worn in the turf. The chief object Of the
building seems TO have been to secure safe place
for his valuable library, which is arranged in a
large library room occupying the entire front OF
the building The comforts of a home appa-
rently incidental to the safety of this library, and
are provided for in more restricted rooms in the
rear Of the house. At this place, MIR. Percival,
when not employed abroad, may enjoy all the
solitude Of recuse, and, shut up with his cherish
ed books, forget the world which so much regrets
his own seclusion from it.-.Nsw Haren Journal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

depot execute the law in this respect he know ;
will be followed promptly by his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats
other places from whom illegal fare i demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance who,
duty il is to ascertain whether the faro demanded
be illegal, and il SO, To prosecute the offending
han
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Charles Tasker, young negro who on the
fourth OF July, amused himself by thrustng
knife through the cheek Of man OF his own COM
pIexion, named Thomas Butler, uhe instrument
likewise cutting the victims tongue) has been
convicted, IN the criminal court, of an aggravated
assault, and sent 10 Jail for six months
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
CARD.
10 he Ladies' Of Washington, Gsorgeolra, Aisz
aadrta. &c.
NEIpMNpS ladI ,nS. nd

HENRY WEIRMN,S ladies, misses, and
i chidrens French shoes sold by the un
dersigned, on 10Th street, Just above Corcoran 81
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and ehildren's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS
slippers, &c. made 10 order by IL. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French CATER materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as /" slop-shop shoes = being all custom
work, Of superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
call and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Burglary The tailoring establi shment Of
Mr. f. G. Eckloa was entered and robbed on Sat.
urday night of three hundred dollars worth OF
goods. The rogues likewise found their way into
a cigar store next door, and plentifully supple d
themselves with the choicest brands Of the pro !
prietor.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Sport.--On Thursday next there is to be stag
chase at The Warrenton (Va) White Sulphur
Springs, aud in the evening ball, We give the
information for the benefit Of persons in this
vicinity who are fond Of such amuscments.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
DLAYs, by Anna Cora Mowatt, author ,

DEAfS, by ANNA Cora M0watt, author of
Il Autobiography Of an Actress. Price so cents.
The Hour and The Man, by Harriet Marlineau.
Price 37l cents.
America and the Americans, by w. T.. Baxter,
NJ. T..
by j. X Rancho Illustrated.
HistcrI OF Priestcrah in all Ages and Nations,
by William Hewitt
School Of Life, by Anna Mary Hewitt Just
received at TAYLOR e. MAURY'S
June Bookstore. near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
Health Of washington.--Ii appea,

Health of Washington.--Ii appears by the
report of the board Of health that during the month
Of June, there were nnety.four interments in this
city. Ofthis number Of deaths, were fouytwo Of
persons OF five years old and under Consumption
claimed ten vctims;. commissions, seven; and in.
temperance, two.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
QUoTATIoNs.-A collection

I Of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dices of Authors and Subjects; price ST..
Memorials OF Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price 50.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, suthor of Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, or Mormorism Unveiled, with
illustraions price 81.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore
July II near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
nOBERT J.M AIkER * IDIII- JANlN

III have formed a copattnership uuder tie 6rGu
Of WALLER Il JAMN," for the management and
argument of cases IN the Supreme Court ct the
United States, and before the Court Of Claims al
Washington city.
, Address: Washington, u. Z.
Nav l0-3meod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Treasury Building. - Yesterday afternoon,
laborers commenced breaking ground for the al.
diton TO the Treasury building--on the south side
of that edi6ce
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

LETTER from Florence states that electric
magnetism is announced to be a remedy for chol-
era, by two eminent physicians, in different parts
of Italy. The coincidence is noteworthy. DR..
Rossi, of this city, was preparing memoir, the
fruit Of much study and experience, to show that
the mnlady results from some electromagnetic
er animal-electric disturbance, for which galvan-
ism is the proper remedy, when no was informed
that DR.. Concata, Of Pauda, had conceived and
demonstrated the theory within few days in the
restoration of four desperate cholera patients, by
means Of the electry magnetic current, and that
he was preparing report, under the direction of
the municipal authorities for publication
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17
Sequel 10 the above case of Snake Easel.
nation.

The Manchester Mirror states that on Sunday
morning last Mr. Hill pursued and caught the
smallest of the two snakes-about four feet long
and bringing it home, Gagged it in a sugar box,
where it is now kept. Although it is very fond
of the little GIRL cong itself about her neck and
going to sleep in her lap, it is to the Others
Of the family, and refuses food from their hands.
The Mirror says:
'sThe little girl was asked if she not fright
ened when she first saw the snakes. She said
she was terribly frightened; and when asked why
she did not run, she said she tried to but could
not, she also tried TO scream for her mother, but
could not speak word The idea is that she
was paralized by the magnetic power of the
snakes. The first time, she remained with them
a very long time-could not tell how long. After
wards daily she staid with them several hours,
feeding them regularly. She said they liked
sweet things best, and that she stole three cakes
of maple sugar that her mother had laid away,
and sweet gingerbread whenever she could give
to them. The big snake would try TO drive the
small one away from her when fed, and she cuffed
him several times, and he returned the compli-
ment by taking her fingers into his mouth several
times, without doing much harm. Consequently
she dom love this snake as much as she does the
other one, though he is generally fond of her"
North CAROLINA ELECTIONS. election in
North Carolina will take place next month. The
following are given the names of the candidates
for Congress in the various districts of the State
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

Appointment---Mr. William j. Mccormick
late city register, has been appointed by the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury, clerk in the Office ofthe
Sixth Auditor Of that Department. at salary Of
81 200 per annum
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-17

u Il A l. l. r. N / @ T.,
Office and Depot South side r, neat cor. l2th 81.
CE kept constantly on hand at The office which
Il can be had in large small quantities.
IL Office open from a. m 10 9. pm
May 3--3taW2m