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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

Peoples Theatre.-To-night is set apart for
the benefit of Mons. Wiethof, on which occasion
Mile Zoe will make her last appearance. They
will perform in grand ballet, and astonish the
spectators by their wonderful feats Of dancing, a
species of gymnastics in which they enjoy high
reputation. The lovers of such exhibitions can
not fail TO be gralifed with the amusement. In
addition TO the attraction which they afford will
be enacted the beautiful drama Of Love in
Humble Lille" by the theatrical company.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

i Just issued, second edition of Trpetts Pen
sion and Bounty-Land Laws. containing The new
bounty land act of 1885, and embracing digest of
all he laws, decisions, and forms, relating 10 PEN
sions 10 officers and soldiers Of the revolution,
their widows and children 10 army and militia
invaids and their widows 10 navy and marine
invaids their widows and children; and 10 bounty
lands provided for by every act from the Revolu-
ton 10, and including that of March 3, 1855; SO
arranged as 10 be ineligible 10 every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner Of Pensions. Price 50, mailed free 10
any part Of the United States, except California;
TAYLOR g. MAURY, Bookstore,
April II near 9th ST.
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A Man, named Thomas O'Bran, was. on
Thursday night brought TO the walch.house, for
treating his wife In cruel manner, even tear
ing 10 pieces her cloihing' for on the
part of the deeply injured object Of his viIanous
deeds. Being stranger, he was unable 10 give
security 10 keep the peace, and in default thereof
was committed 10 jail
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PROPOSALS FOR WOOD AND COAL.


OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE,
United States, April IL, 1855.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- al this office until II o'clock Monday, the
7th of May next, for furnishing and delivering in
the vaults OF the CAPITOL or before the first day
OF October next, one hundred tons Of $40 pounds
each Of best anthracite white ash coal, in Jumps
not less than three more than six inches in
diameter, and entirely free of slate or other foreign
substance
Also, for hundred aud fliy cords best
Hickory Wood, 10 be measured al the expense OF
the Contractor, in the Capitol yard, sawed in two
pieces, and properly packed away in the vaults /;
the whole 10 be subject 10 the inspection and APP
prova Of the Secretary of the Senate
Security for the faithful performance Of The
tract for furnishing the above articles 10 the salts
faction of the Secretary Of the Senate. will be
qured
Proposals may be separate, and should be
dorsed Proposals for Wood" and Proposals
for Coal" and directed To the Secretary Of the
Senate at Washington.
April l9-law3w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

TOURT OF CAAIMs.--Digested summa-
" ry and alphabetical list OF private claims
which have been presented 10 the House Of Rep
reseniailves from the FIRST the Thirty first Con-
gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each
claim with reference TO the journals, reports, bills,
&c. calculating its progress, compiled by order Of
The House of Representatives. few copies for
sale by X. FARNBAM.
Apr IA
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Metropolitan Mechanics Institute.-Me ssrs
Thomas Connolly, VIM. H. Ward, and Francis
Mattingly, have been appointed committee TO
procure information in regard TO the best means
of getting up and conducting such exhibitions as
are adapted 10 promote the useful and fine arts,
but with especial reference TO the next exhibition
Of the Institute, which will be held in April and
May, 1856
Al meeting of the Institute, held on Wednes-
day evening, April lsth 1855, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Pres dent, Joseph Henry;
First Vice President Francis Mohun
Second Vice President Charles +. Wood
Third Wee President, Joseph BRYAN;
Fourth Vice President, William B. Todd
Corresponding Secretary, Thomas Rich
Recording Secretary, Peter M Pierson:
Financial Secretary, Henry Janney:
Treasurer, William F. Bayly;
Librarian, Hollis Amidon.
Directors, Phneas j. Steer, Thomas Creaser
Valentine Harbaugh, Charles Edmonton, William
II. Ward, A. Baldwin, Samuel Lewis, James
ONeil, and Thomas Berry.
There are twenty-four directors, one-th I'd OF
whom are elected every year. The last named
person was elected 10 supply the place made va.
cant by the election Of Mr.. William F. Bayly 10 the
Office of treasurer
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6 hit.


While our dispatches from Baltimore, TO day,
reports a slight decline in wheat, corn, and rye,
that from New York speaks of those articles as
having slightly advanced in price In the last
named city, "siocks are better and money is abun.
40
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Exs- jamestown Society of Washington
City.--An adjourned meeting Of the Society will
be held al he United States Hotel on next Salur.
day evening" a, u O'Clock. Virguans respect
fully invited 10 attend.
c. w. G. HUNTINGTON,
April 81 Recording Secretary
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Il store the largest and most reliable stock Of
Pianos offered in this city, from the justly re.
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis 81 Co.,
Boston; Bacon IL Raven, New York; and Knahe
Gaehle q Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 10 $500.
In addition 10 those ia store, we have on exhi.
bion al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, AT the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition, any %
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,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS.
BOG Penn avenue, near 10Th street.
Eeh OH
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

PHILADELPHIA, April IA despatch from Cape
May reports that serpent 100 feet long more
or less) was seen here yesterday. An expedition
had gone in pursuit, a reward of 81 900 having
been offered for us capture
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uIATCmEs. JEMELRY. sILyER

NTATC Es, JEW ELKY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-ln
anticipation of the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Peruons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most fashionable
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO,
32i Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb 16--3tif
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A NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME,
OF Mr. kINGsIEY's PopuIar Work

OF Mr. kINGsLEY's Popular Work,
HYpATIA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the author of Yeast" I" Alton Locke" &c.
vol. l2mo, Price 81 25.
nF the author of Hypatia" the London Spec
~ tator says: Take him all in all, England
has no literary man of his years who up
beside him as his equal in variety and quality of
endowments and 10 richness of promise"
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng
lish language "-Nationai Inf,Higencer.
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS & Co,
Boston and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY.
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A UTOBIOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
N man Prnter.-The Workingmans Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Bookstore near 9th street.
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MEXICAN ENGINEERING, Illus

IA traied by branches of mechanical arts, sta
tionary, marine, and locomotive engines, manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses, tools, grisi
steam saw, and rolling mills, from buildings, &c.
of the newest and most improved construction,
by g. Weissenborn, Civil Engneer; parts one
and two now ready. 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Apr la Bookstore, near 9th st.
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NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
In MARY Barton" The Moorland Cottage"
/" Crawford" &c. 371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John 5. G. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by r, FARNHAM.
March 3
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21
A aun,mEsrsR, AMI PRACTICAL

a
IN TreAtI.r on Per-pectrv, toI beginners.
pinned Tor The ~ Juv-nile stn5eIu- and ana
teurs % architecture, painting, Ne. also adapted
for schools and private instructors fourth ediuon,
revised and enlarged, by George Payne artist (;
eighty-six illustrations, 10 cents.
Rudiments of the Arr Of Building, IN five sec
tons, va /, General principles Of construction /;
q Materials used in building; 3. Strength OF ma
tcrias; 4. Use of materials; ;. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates illustrated with III
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author OF the Rail
ways Of Belgium, &c.
Elements OF Mechanism, calculating the scieu-
tifc principles Of the practical construction OF
machines, for the OF schools and students in
mechanical engineering with numerous sprci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243 enRrav-
ings, by T. Baker, author of Railway Engineering,
&c
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
R FARNHAM, corner cf llth street and Penn.
syvania avenue.
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OVERLAND AND FOREIGN CORREs-

~ pondence-Taylor u Maury have just i'm.
ported small lot of the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which will be
found ofan unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
near a. street
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ANIL II
LAW NOTICE.
II SHALL hereafter have an office perma-

L SHALL HCISdieci ha'c an ohiSc Pci liz
i nently in Washington for the practice OF my
profession, and will give careful attention to any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, the Court OF Claims, in the Land, Patent,
or Pension, offices, or in any OF the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent 10
me through v. II. Ivy. Attorney al Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 at.
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
J. ID. i. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census
WASHINGTON, d. c. April 20, 1855
Apr 2l--lawlm
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CROW QulLLS.- Further supply of the
bundles Jast received at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
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I NDER GARMENTS just receivcd.-i

" have just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, mcrino,
lambswoo Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Elan
nels, &c. which | am now prepared 10 dispose Of
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentemeu's Furnishing Store.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

John NJ. McCalla has declined the acceptance
Of the appointment, by the two Boards Of City
Councils, one OF the cod6ers of the laws for the
District Of Columbip.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

aeAs Hood could never believe that under.
takers felt for the poor. If they do, how comes
it that they are always screwing them down.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

GRACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah. author
NJ of Daisy Burns, Madeleine Nathalie, &c.
The Summer Land; Southern Story, by a
child OF the sun. Just published and for sale by
II. FARNIIAM
April 10 Corner Penn. avenue and 18th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21
Central Am erica.

The New York Post publishes correspon-
dence between Amos. b. Corwine, late United
States Consul at Panama, and Colonel Kinney,
from which it seems that the Colonel has en-.
tirely separated himself from the Central Amer
lean Company, of which Senator Cooper, Of
Pennsylvania, is the President in consequence
of doubt as to the validity of the title to the
lands which they proposed to colonize, the Nj
caraguan government never having admitted
the legality of the Mosquito Kings grant.
He has, therefore, changed his plan, and pro-
poses settlement on lands granted by the Nj.
caraguan government TO j. w. Fabens, the
United States Consul at San Juan, and others,
for mining, agricultural, and commercial OBJ
iects. The district selected is the elevated,
healthy table lands Of Chontales, in the neigh
borhood of the gold mines, and where, by the
last steamer we learn that a promising mine
Of coal has just been discovered. The country
is said to be well adapted to the growth Of corn,
now its principal staple, and other productions
of the temperate zone, and to abound in for
ests Of mahogany and the cabinet woods gene
rally.
As the Colonel declares that he has no idea
of founding a new government, but to live un.
der the protection and authority Of the Govern.
meut Of Nicaragua, his enterprise assumes
the character of purely business transaction
and will probably enlist emigrants of more
desirable kind than the scheme with which he
was formerly connected.
He will sail from New York with n part o.
his colony early in May.
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Movements of the Ocean Steamers.

Ships. Leares For. Date.
Asia. .Bost ton. Liverpool. April II
Baltic. New York. Liverpool. prll IS
FROM EUROPE
Washington. Bremen, &c.New York.. Mar. IS
America 49,. Liverpool. Boston. Mar. 81
Nashville. =. New York. Liverpool. April 7
Mz5- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 5th and 20lh OF each month
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CA RD.
TO the Ladies' Of Washington, Georgeto,cn, ALsc.

=
andrfd &c.
HENRY EIRSfAN'S ladies, misses, and
l children's French shoes are sold by the un.
dersigned, on 18th street, Just above Corcoran &c
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 children's French
gaiter walking shees white aud black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made 10 order by II. Werman. oil
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
entirely different from what are generally
known ass 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
cali, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran 81 Riggs
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The BLAcKDERRY-Th delicious fruit has
rarely received the attention Of the cutivator
though eminently deserving of all the care that
can be bestowed upon it. A correspondent Of
the Albany Cultivator gives the experience Of
a friend of his, "who has a beautiful hedge,
which produces a great abundance of excel.
lent fruit" He says, the plants are set out in
rows, four or FIVE feet apart, and are kept free
from weeds through the summer. In the fall,
these spaces between the rows) are filed with
leaves from the forest The next spring n
quantity of ashes is strewed between the rows
these, with the leaves, are all the means used
to secure bountiful harvest every year."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

HID GLOVES.--A fresh supply of Gents
IN Ii, ht-colored Kid Gloves at
STEVENS'S
Feb 2i--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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IL the city OF Washington, for the ensuing sea-
sorror for a term Of years. The National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can oil H.
With the alterations and Improvements cons
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
Ii suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
men
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries OF the members !;
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications with particulars from parties in
clined to this mode OF action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent ; pay
ing 10 all the profits Every letter recct ID viii
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself al liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
I" to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2l2, Washington city, D. g.
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TRAVELLING AND POST OFFICE IN
FORMATION.
Ear HmI,inore


The cars leave Washington daily al and 81
A. M, and 3 and p. NJ. except Sunday on
which day they leave AT A. NJ. and 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 9Th
streets, every morning al o'clock. Fare 81.
For Upper M arlboro',
The stage leaves The office, northwest corner of
and Sih streets, every morning at 7 O'Clock.
Fare 81 so.
For GordonsviIis,
The cars leave Alexandra daily, al "a O'Clock,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond,
The boat leaves the wharf at the terminus of
l2'h street daily at A. M, and o'clock p. M.
Fare SIS so.
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 I'D and 18th OF each month, by +. M
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened at
O'Clock, A. NJ, and hai-paet p. M; closes at
Il. M. and p. M.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at A. NJ,
and closes al p. Nj. The Southern Mail, far
South as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at
halfpsst r. M, closes at 8 p. M.
The Northwestern Mail is open al hafpast
L. M, closes al z. M.
The Western Mail is open al S O'Clock, A. M,
closes at 3 p. NJ.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at II o'clock, p. NJ,
closes at P. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct, closes here on the
Sd and 18th of each month, at r. M
The Warrenion Mail arrives OF / O'Clock, A. NJ,
closes at 10 A. M.
The Warrenton Springs Mail arrives at II
O'Clock, A. NJ, closes al 10 A. M and p. M.
Rates Of Postages
Each half ounce. under 5000 miles, prepaid, 3
cents.
Each half ounce prepaid, over 5000 miles, 10
cents.
All printed matter in general-anywhere in the
United States
First three ounces. ! cent.
Each subsequent ounce. / cent.
If not prepaid double these rates
Newspapers and Periodicals paid quarterly
in advance:
FIRST three ounces. cent.
Each subsequent ounce. ID cent.
And, II weighing not over IL or, IN the State
where published, one half of the above rates. and
weekly papers, in the county where published,
free.
Small Newspapers and Periodic als-pub-
lshed monthly or ofiener, when sent in packages
weighing al least OF, prepaid, l cent per
Pamphlets OF l6 octave pages or less, cent
an ounce.
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than pounds, may be sent by mall for each o.,
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rate.
Periodicals, in the sense used above, are
publications. issued once in three months,
ofener."
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a m n s { m { Il | s.

TAYLOR &. MAURY'S DOLLAR LEI
i ter balance, in universal use. Price 81.
April p Bookstore, near 9Th 81
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

NTANDERINGs In CORSICA; Corsica;
w Picturesque, Historical and Social; with a
Sketch OF the Early Life of Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price
ST. so.
Lectures on English Literature from CHANGER
10 Tennyson, by Henry Reed Price 81 IS.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Mar % Bookstore, near 9Th ST
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seA- The best thing to give your enemy is
forgiveness; to your opponent, tolerance; to n
friend, your heart; to your child, good ex-
ample; to father, Difference; to your mother,
that will make her proud of her son; to your
self, respect; and to all men charity.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

pear Always laugh when you can't is a
cheap medicine. Mirthfulness is a philosophy
not well understood. II is the sunny-side Of
existence.
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The Iron Bridges overthe Washington City
canal to be repaired and strengthened. The
foot bridge at Tenth street is to have two iron
piers; and the others but one each, which, il is
said, will be sufficient 10 support them from falling
after the manner OF the former metallic bridge
over Rock Creek. Ellis and Brother are now en-
gagged in the work, which will cost the city be-
tween three and four thousand dollars.
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NIORNING Cow Ns.--A large and fine
wi assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
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neA- A fool in high station is like man on
the top of q monument--eyerything appears
small to him, and he appears small to every
body,
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NCHOVIEs Varieties. and shrimp
IA Past-.-Anchovy Paste, genuine, in jars.
Anchovies in sauce, in pickle, and salt.
Essence Of Holsters, Anchovies, and Shrimps.
Just received by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec l3-3tf No. 40, op. Centre Market
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anticipation Of the approaching dull season. we
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c. at greatly re
duced rates.
Persons would do well 10 examine our assert
meni, which is by far the largest most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
NJ. w. GAIT * BRO,
32l Penn. avenue, between oh and 10Th SIS
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M EMOIRs OF THE COUNTESS OF
wi Blesssingtoa- Literary Life and Cor.
respondence Of the Countess Of Blessington, by
X. k. Madden, M. r. J. a, 2 vols. Just published
and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
April 10 near Ninth street.