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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-11

Major Matthew MARYLAND. clerk IN the
Quartermaster Generals Office, left hi residence
il this city on the second instant fret addressing
letter 10 his family, in which he said My mind
i fully made up with all the affection I have for
my family and | yield to IN the pride
that entortain yet for their future good choose
70 depart" Since that time the gentleman, who
j. aged about sixty years, has not beru heard from
The distressed son offers reward Of 500 for in.
formation which will lead TO the recovery Of his
much respected parent.
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Gutal ann psrsunal.
The Public Meeting at the civ Hall, on Sat

The Public Meeting at the City Hail. on Sat
urday afternoon, was organized by calling the
Mayor Of Washington 10 the chair, and the ap
pointment Of Colonel w r. Young as secretary
Mr.. D. Rat File, AFTER few but eloquent re
marks, offered resolution, providing for the ap.
| pontment Of permanent committee, 10 be com.
| posed Of one member from each ward, who shall
appoint subcommittee, for the collection OF
money aud other articles which may be required
in the premises, and which committees shall con
tnue in existence until the cause which led 10
their appointment shall disappear
1t seemed to be the general sentiment of the
meeting that The committees should be permanent
during the existence of the fever; and therefore
the resolution was passed without objection from
any quarter.
The design is to send either money or provi-
sons, probably the latter TO the sufferers, as their
pressing necessities may require DIR. Sehofed,
of Portsmouth, who recently had the yellow fever,
and is now here II recruit his strength, approved
of and commenle led this course. He made heart
saddenng though interesting remarks concerning
the cities now visited by the pestience. and hur-
riedly described some of the narrowing scenes
which he himself had witnessed; all Of which was
confrmary of the accounts of which in
daily receipt-of wo, misery death, and of indie.
cent burial. In reply 10 gentleman who pro-
posed that another appeal be made to the Presi-
dent for an evacuation of Fort Monroe, he said
that its occupancy, in such an event, by the peo
Pile of Norfolk and Portsmouth, would be utterly
impracticabe, for the reason, that the inhabitants
of those places are either sick themselves, or
have friends requiring their constant attendance
He repeated the removal suggested was impossi-
Die under existing circumstances. And SO, bro
badly, the meeting thought after the clear state
ment of the doctor, who, il may be here remarked,
will shortly return 10 Portsmouth, resume his
professional business.
A paper was handed round, and liberal sub
scrpions were made toward the relief Of the yell
low fever sufferers
But the meeting, with view Of further increas-
ing The funds, passed a resolution. in substance,
ii was their decided opinion that, if the City
Councils shall appropriate five thousand dollars,
the act would meet with the appreciation of our
citizens.
A committee of three appointed 10 urge
this matter Oh the consideration of the City
Fathers.
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FooD GROWING CHEAPER.-The New York
Times of Thursday says: "We beginning to
feel the effects of the bountiful yield of wheat
and grass. Flour has declined one dollar bar
rel during week past, while the receipts of ami
mails for slaughter have been large almost beyond
precedent. Nineteen thousand sheep and lambs
and nearly five thousand beeves of better quality
than usual have been brought to four of the city
drove-yards, and arc now being cut up into
steaks roasting pieces, mutton and lamb chops,
Sc. Beef went down another half cent per
pound yesterday. Potatoes with no rot in them
plentier and cheaper Fruit and vegetables
OF all kinds were never more abundant nor offer,
ed at lower prices.
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS BROOK Il from Pha delphia, will
lvI open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies, on Monday September 10Th,
1855, at No. I3S, Penn. Avenue, corner o.
Seven Buildings and 18th street. Miss BkOOhE
will be assisted by the most competent Proies
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
a resident governess, and every means WIN DC
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
My friend, Miss Brooke, is most estimabe
lady of great intelligence, whose CIVILIZATIONS as
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her 10 high consideration:
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known TO me lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the education Of young ladies, and III every way
worthy Of the patronage OF parents.
A, DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES
The Right Rev. ALoNZo POTTER, D. d.
LII. d..
Right Rev. C. W. DOANE, d. d., LIZ d.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt, Coast
Professor JOSEPH HENRY. sec'y Of Smith
soian Institution
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN S. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, r. M. General.
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS. Chief Justice of the 5.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD Associate Judge
of the s. Court of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M. F. MAURY, LII. d., U. 5. Observa-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had al the
principal Book Stores or of Miss Brooke, No.
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3awlm
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ms- Stimulating Eminent as prepared at

N-3 StiuuldtiHE OF
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving OF the high
est commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. IL seldom, if ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Eminent has
been prepared by u d. Gilman, chemist OF this
city FOR many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many OF the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 its
elderly perSunS, who had been sufferers for a long
cure OF ameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
article wherever Lininent is required either Tor
an or hmeast May %
~ sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
to the public is attracting great attention not only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials To
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number Of people who are af-
fcted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his rem
edy," l. physician in this city, in high standing,
with n large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder,
that his remedy for n very common disease which
has been 50 long needed has atractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard Of il.
From owu knowledge OF DIR. Eastman char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor receives and thaiii will
prove 10 be great benefit TO all who may give il
a trial.-Lynn Nesos, Dece0aber %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by Z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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I INTERESTING NEws.--we have JUS

Il received large assortment Of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies' misses. and childrcn's wear,
which offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from ~ 10 So
Misses Boots OF every kind, IN proportion.
81 Chidrens shoes We have every color and
style, from - cents up.
The inquiry generally j. Where can We lind a
good assortment OF shoes Tor children We can
answer all such querisis to their satisfaction II
they give ~ a call
We would also state that We are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot OF shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies. misses or children.
Also on hand, every description 81 boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur.
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined to sell.
$. &. MILLS a. co,
Mar ut No 4S6 Seventh st.
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LADY FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The Yarmouth
(Mass.) Register states that the safety of Var
mouth from fire has, Of late, depended entirely
upon the efforts of the volunteer fire companies
evoked for the occasion. These companies are
composed chiefly of ladies', and have proved their
efficiency on two several occasions during the
past fortnight. The Register says ''that the Wig
orous exercise attendant upon these exertions so
much improved the complexion and heightened
the charms of the ladies, that several desperate
bachelors have expressed their intention to set
fire to some other buildings for the pleasure OF
seeing the department turn out in force"
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Robert j. Lawrenson, United States travel
ling mail agent. who was SO shockingly injured
by the occurrence on the Stoningion railroad, a
week ago-some villains having Instructed the
way--died in consequence, on Saturday last, al
his residence in South Boston His remains
brought 10 this city under hr care OF his
falher, Mr.. James Lawrenson, Yesterday morn
ing, and inferred in The afternoon. He was in the
thirty-third year Of his age, and has left widow
with four children. The deceased sustained
character without blemish.
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IoHN II. nUTHMANN. importer and

~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, 10 say
200 cases Of Red and White Wine, consisting Of
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margaux, Chateau
Leove, Margaux Medoc, ST. julien, ST. Estephe
Haul Sauernes, &c.
% hogsheads of Claret and White Wine.
Also received by former arrivals
Is cases ST. Peray sparkling
% cases OF Rhine Wines, some Of it Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Moselle.
n. B.-From Bordeaux a small cask of extra
superior Cognac, 80 per gallon.
June Stiff
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~ Usher OF this large and popular family journa-
offers for the coming year uS5D il combination
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of orgi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. Ali who have read MIR. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo
luton published for iity-six consecutive weeks
in the " Saturdag Courier, will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy Of his previous produc.
tons. The first OF series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 re
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Enmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola, etc. etc, Is also engaged 10 furnish a bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
thence Worthlngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these viii be added original contributions and Sc
lectuns from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz Clara
Clairvile, Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters froE
travellers al home and abroad, etc, etc
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year 50 four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up of the Club 81 /;
twenty copies one year and one to the getier up
OF the club, $50.
Adde'S A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST, Phiadelphia.
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Relie.-Our citizen Sgenerally are aroused TO
benevolent action and liberality in relation 10 the
Sufferers by the yellow fever in Norfolk and
Portsmouth.
The committees appointed in pursuance Of the
resolution adopted at the public meeting on Satur-
day last, have gone 10 work, collecting money and
other articles for the relief and comfort Of our at,
hicted neighbors, and meeting with heart
cheering success.
Two gentlemen, in the course Of three hours
yesterday morning, collected thirty dollars in
twenty-five cents subscriptions The hackmen
appropriated The proceeds Of their business on
that day for like charitable purpose in fact, ali
classes OF our citizens are contributing OF their
substance. Washington will do It's part in the
good work, aud we doubt not the aggregate relief
will be such 10 reflect credit on the city
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IL Autobiography OF an Actress. Price SO cents
The Hour and he Man, by Harriet Martineau
Price 371 cents.
America and the Americans, by w: L. Baxter
Mp
Fairy Tale, by Countess dAulnoy, translated
by ]. r. Rancho. Illustrated.
History OF Prieslcraf in all Ages and Nations,
by William Hewitt.
School of Life, by Anna Mary Hewitt. Just
received at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
June Bookstore near 9th street.
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PIANOs!-we have now In

IL store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis az Co,
Boston; Bacon IL Raven, New York; and Knahe.
Cache IL Co. BALTIMORE ranging in prices from
S225 10 $500.
In addition 10 those in store have on exhi.
bition At the Metropolitan Mechanics FAIR al the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition. any Of
which We will dispose OF on reasonable terms.
Also on hand Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, BanJos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano Music Stationery,
Periumcry, and Fancy Goods Store Of
JOHN I. ELLIS.
306 Penn avenue. near 10Th street
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CAPON SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.

INHE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, al this well es-
Il 1ablished and popular Watering Place, will
be opened on the Goth OF June
The from Baltimore arrive at Winchester
daily al ~ o'clock i. IN. Two lines of stages,
owned by different propretors, afording travellers
the advantages Of active com petition, leave Win
chester at 3 p m, and arrive 81 Capon al 81 p III.
Train leaves Alexandra, daily, al It, a. m.
and arrives al Slrasburg, on the Manassas road
al IL a. m. A fine stage line. owned by the en-
terprsing firm Of Parish & Co. leaves StIasburg
on the arrival OF the cars, aud teaches Capon at
Al p m Passengers leaving Baltimore al At a. m.
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat al Alexandria aud can breakfast on
the boat. The connection with Baltimore by this
route y certain, and the trip pleasant and exped-
tious
Board per day 50; Week. Sl2; Month, $40;
Children and colored servants half price.
L. l.. BLACKMORE,
ne 7-tr THOMAS b. p INGRAM
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CeAL!-COAI,t

TINE consumers Of Coal are respectfully inform.
i ed that the undersigned can furbish them
with a superior article, and at the very lowest
price. Punctuallty aud just weight is his motto,
and no assures all that may favor him with their
orders that they will have no cause to complain.
Call at the Yard on 81 street few steps south of
Pa avenue. VI &. narrower.
Sept. Him
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
II OBIERT j. WALKER & LOUIS JANIN

III have formed a partnership under the firm
OF" WALKER 81 JANIN,n for the management and
argument of cases The Supreme Court of the
United States, and before the Court of Claims, al
Washington city.
Address: Washington ID. G.
MAY l0-3neod
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The Fauquier White sulphur Springs, Va.
A RE now open for the reception Of Com

IA pany, and IN a far more attractive condition
than they ever have been.
gross misrepresentation against them having
been published in the Petersburg Intelligencer
and Baltimore Sun, 10 the effect that they
closed for the season, Is now traced TO an ire
sponslble source, unworthy of notice II is pro-
per 10 state It al there is shadow of foundation
for it, and the subscriber trusts that he will not
be made the victim OF such magnty; and that
The respectable journals which have given cur
rency 10 the rumor by transferring it 10 their
columns, will disabuse the public mind through
the same medium. ALEX. BAKER.
July lI-tf
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"TEEE sFECTATo
A Weekly Journal Published at wash
inEton City.
HE undersigned propose to commence

rE'HE undersigned propose to commence
4 about the first Of June next IN the City Of
Washington, the publication of weekly news
paper 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people OF the United
States Its columns will contain full digest of
the news OF the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review OF finance and the markets; a
synopsis OF the proceedings Of Congress during
liz session; tables Of election returns the impor-
tant political action Of State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics Of
the day. Much valuable iniormation relative 10
the operations of the Executive Departments to-
gether with a weekly list OF new patents, will be
found in its columns A large portion Of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original,
and selected. It's location at the political centre
Of the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable Information
public affairs.
ID i the intention Of the undersigned to make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable vslter 10 every
house IN the Union, and Il will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position OF partlZan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance 10 men but
entertaining Fixed and decided views on questions
Of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
eminent, il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require-always keeping carefully
10 view the interests Of the country, growing out
OF foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
OH Boou paper anu new gPej eaCh huHioei con
tanning eight pages of matter, making one volume
annually Of il6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companed by full and compile index TO its con-
tents, thus making II a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, al - per annum, payable
always ia advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which II Is paid
All subscriptions and communications on busi
should be addressed 10 the undersigned al
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. +. HARVEY & co.
WASHINGTON Cry. Anril u 1888.
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One Of the Regiments Of the Maryland Vol
untecr Militia contemplated a visit TO Mount
Vernon on the twelfth instant; but have post.
poned il, in consequence Of the recent death o
the proprietor Of that estate.
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R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
II L. fho

"IBBARD'S wild Cherry Bitters is the
III best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II is the
best Strengthening Bitiers for all who are debili.
tated by sickness whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
The world. il is perfectly harmless aud gentle in
it, nature, aud when once used will be found
highly beneficial especially TO females. Try il
and become convinced; our word for ii, you will
not regret IT,
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD & WHEELER, 50
Spruce street, New York; and j GIBBS corner Of
5th and streets; A. BAssETT, 20S ID street; and
+. II. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. G.; and by dealers and druggists gener.
ally. July l0-3m
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RESPECT TO SLAVES MEMoRY.-On Tues
day the store Of Il. P. Nash, at Petersburg, Va.
was closed in the morning, through respect for
the memory Of Erasmus, an old and faithful
slave, who died the day before.
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GLENwoOD CEMETERY.
OFTIcE No. 292, PENSsYLyASIA AyESr
Corner Of 10th street. over : wings

OFFICE No. 292, PENNsYLyASIA AvENuE,
Corner OF 10th street. over ; ,vngs Bank
THIS tEMErERY H. laid out on the plan
Il Of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north Of the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con.
gress, appropratRg this ground for ever 10 burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachmeuts from legislation or
otherwise, which is OF vast importance 10 those
who wish their dead to repose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, sell i, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one lSge pit, and legal mea.
surcs cannot prevent il, as no titles given TO
the ground
~ u. Office hours from 10 M TO II m, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, bylaws and
Map Of the Grounds, and all other information
can be obtained
All orders lett with Mr. James +. Harry,
40, It'll street, or any other undertaken, will he
promptly attended 10. June lily
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LNOR RENT, till the 10Th of November
Il next, the large built house at the eorher OF
18th and X streets. Call al the Sentinel" Office
lntelligencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily,
and send bills TO Sentinel office.
May i7--1wd
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Tar DEAD AND 4Hf MAMED.--1he Albany Er
p,tSN, commenting upon The many railroad acct
dents, says II the dead could speak and The
manned would drag themselves into court and
testify, the fifteen hundred and eighty killed
and wounded travellers Of 1854 would unfold Il
tale Of horror which would make even souess
corporntons turn pale and trembleN
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r ETTERs TO THE PEOPLE ON

ETTERS TO THE PEOPLE ON
IL Health and Happiness by Catherine r.
Beecher. Paper 374 cents cloth. so cents.
History ofthe Council ofTrent, from the French,
by John McClinlock, d. ID. Price 81.
Harpers Picture Books for the Nursery by
Jacob Abbott, in three volumes, each complete
in itself Price 80 cents each.
New volumes of Harpers' Story Books. Price 81.
Just received al
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
Aug l6 Bookstore, near 9Th street.