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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
IVxVX My IG nISTA NOE SAVED ~

GIXTY MILES DISTANCE @AtFb ~
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. Inc nicni
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those we-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. I.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DocR at
o'clock, D. m, every day, (excepi Sundays and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in s hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe. iourlren
hours
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line al o~
| pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Cc1eo
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago aud Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be
ow making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
talo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard To the Valley
| Of the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago 80
hours; TO ST. Louis, SIS hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
| Thus the iravt Her and shipper can see AT
glance that no other liae enter the lists
| petitors.
| Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resumng seats at leisure, either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
| York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
| Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
| Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office No. 1913
| Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent or
| L. p. DUNTON Ticker Agent
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DURE sILvERwAK Magnlficen,

DURE sILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
assortment.--M. w. GAIT & BRO. call al
tenton TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings Butter Knives Tea Stralners
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver.
ware, suitable for wedding birthday, and other
presents
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, it is warranted pure I'll.
ver and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this ceuntry.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn av., between 9th and 10th streets.
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4 RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IA and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer by Werdna Renyu, M. d.
Pppns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing ROOM hy Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages oil Litera-
ture, by the Rev Robert Arts Willenot.
Heir OF Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, the eldest sister by
Charlotte Adams
Tour rouad my Garden.
IIdred the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, a practical treatise on their
management, by /" Scruiator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Wills translated from the German by Daniel Breed
M. d., of the United States Patent Office
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale al TAYOR IL MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23
THE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan


Il for the current year The list is open
and every subscriber OF SIS so will be entitled TO
|. An impression of Plate by J. t. Wilmore,
A. X. A, from the original picture, by J. J. Chalon
r. A., A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde = and
III. The chance of obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right 10 select for himself valuable work
OF art from one Of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse.
back, by 7. Thorneycroh
Copies in bronze, from original Model in
lief by X. Jefferson, Of The entW of the Duke of
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parian
Proof impressions of large lithograph, by T. II.
Mcguire after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
R. A.. " The Three Bows" from Moleres "Bour-
geois Gentilhommc"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR IL MAURY, booksellers. Jan. "a
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.ECKERs, FARINA. prepared ex-

ii
III pressly for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious and wholesome prepare
tions ever brought TO the table. eminently COM
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae dysentery, and even IN
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farina cannot fail 10
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervaton of health the prevention of sickness
is at least as important as the curing of disease.
People in health should therefore Heckers'
Farina freely as common food, TO preserve the in
estimabe blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, BALTIMORE Dingee IL Brother, 81 South
Front street. Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear Co,
II Long Wharf Boston; and by the manuiactn-
rers, Hecker 81 Brother, at the Croton Mills, POI
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching inn
possible is now exhibited daily at the Fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S-2w.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23
ToHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
Oh Dealer I'm WING. brandy. Cigars. &c.

Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
anda-Half and Sixth streets, has received his iu-
stock and assortment OF the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different @rands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF IL
sparkling.
Also, ST. Persy sparkling red and white Clsret
at prices from SO so per dozen to the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark
Schcidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Wits
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23
TAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inven.

ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes and Mosten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. IL will be
found an indispensable ARTICLE for every Desk. Ii
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
10 general use
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER--A new and very neat use-
full invention for mosienlng post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistening stamps, DC, with the
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
lis seen.--Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTRNER.-A new invention for mos-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of molstening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeabe and inconvenent
also the usual way of wettng sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has te be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult To give
paper an even moisture, which Is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A newly invented and very
useful little continuance for moistenng postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetti6g sheets in
a copying book, &c. Ii costs but little, and will
save the tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work.
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR az MAURY,
Jan. II Bookstore -pea5 Oh
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
nNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

i ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception OF the remains of deceased
persons. 40
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
,odes, in which such friends Of the dead, "a may
apply place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the rncorpora,ors is one Of equality
o regard 10 the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
IIntil an oiceis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended 10
al the present Office, in the wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery
Visters are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM 3. HUMPHREYS.
N. Il. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north Of the Capitol Aug 27--3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23
THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

TN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
i ception OF guests on the 9th OF this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best style aud no expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal 10 any in the country, The
subscriber, therefore, rustsihat generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the Goth, by calling at the Hotel
L. D. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854
Nov l6-tf
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is-

NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOkS.-Is-
IN rael and the Genlles, by DR.. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paleys Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church Of England
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. H
Hewilson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersleth, 16
vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah byrJohn
Pyne Smith, d. D.. For sale by
GRAY az BAILA NTYNE
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MES. BEECHER STOVES NEW

lNl Work.-The May Flower and Miscellane
Gus Writings, By Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood, by Miss L. A. Du-
puy, author Of The Conspirator, &c, &c.
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, illus
trated. Adapted specially for classes
Tri-coored Sketches in Paris, during the wears
lS5l-2-3
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR y MAURYS Bookstore,
April II near 9th 81
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Il piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lo49. In addition, the resolutions laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of.
fcers OF the line and the staff of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and of the
quartermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, 17S0; under
other resolutions, TO officers, officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutation pay under the resolution of March
22d 1888; together with the names Of the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served 10 the end OF the war, and acquired
the right of Communication pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price ST. sent postage free to any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Id Mar N nth strao,
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CLOTHING.
A CompIime ntary Card and Invitati TO
the Public.

the Public.
SWHEN ! HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
increase my business and capital in proper
ton" | will never take credit give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abed GEORGE P. FOX, U. S. A., u. S. ~, Tailor,
and fInventeur DIES Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor OF the store 5 feet front by 05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO 32I BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
runously low prices OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGs,
CASSlMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money al any price loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of bard
times, "a. d. lS54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c., and
Is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality of
dealing nor undersold by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best of his ability, 10 employ meritorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods
combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFTl
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants TO employ their feow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, fellow-citIZens Representing one of
the links of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged
GEORGE P. FOX,
United States Leader Of Fashions
- =. :..s Headquarters, No. 32l Broadacay,
q T. q GEORGE p FOX
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III j NM EINES Nhh1A IL ~ Il IUT JUItCS AT
IL SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties or Love and Diplomacy
Knickerbocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickenss Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTONS Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23

NEW BOOks--Plato on Immortality Of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles s. Stanford
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author OF Clara Stanley &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodsm. Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative OF Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. B. Finley
For sale by GRAY az BALLANTYNE.
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CO RI OF AIM :,
Washington city, ID. c.

N addition to the Practice of Law. as here
i tofore, in all the Courts of the District. and in
the Supreme Court OF the United States the IN.
dersigned will devote himself assiduously to the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government,
in the above Court established in this city by act
Of Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognzsnce Of all claims arising under the Consti-
tuton. or founded upon any law of Congress or
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department.
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any of its Of
fcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury of The United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
Nj. THOMPSON,
Atorney and Counselor at Lar,
WASHINGTON Cry, d. G.
Anrtl 2I-Inif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-23

ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
In Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War" giving
the names Of each soldier TO whom a patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
land the description of the Of land granted
TO each with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severay served, and
by whom each patent was received. single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th of March, ISIS, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR Il MAURY
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A NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME.
OF Mr. KINesLEf's Popular Work,

HfPAIIA; Ut New Foes With an Old Face,
BY the autnor of Yeasi.n q Alton Locke &c
| vol. l2mo, Price 81 IS.
nF the author of Hypatia" the London Spec
~ tater says: . Take him all in all, Englanu
has no literary man of his years who can sci up
beside him a his equal in variety and quality Of
endowments and in richness of PROMISE
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng
lish language. National HueKigencsr.
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS & Co,
Boston; and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR IL MAURY
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I iME! LIME! LIMELTo PIasterers

lME! LINE! LIME!-To Plasterers
IL and Buiders.-We have now on hand, at
oEELYS Patent Kns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas.
terers TO this superior article Of Lime II is free
from coal cinders or other sediment il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior Article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give Us call, and you shall be pleased.
8. J. SEELY " co
July 27--tf
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NEW WORK ny HENRY ROGERS

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
IA author Of The Eclipse Of Faith" entitled A
Defence of the Eclipse OF Fssth, by its author, be.
ing rejoinder TO Professor Newmans Reply"
and, in order 10 give the American public the
whole matter nj a glance there is included in the
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street
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TAKE E.-Housek keepers and
Il others reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. large assert
ment and supply always on hand
Oils of all kinds Queensware
Paints, Brushes.
Camphine Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentme, Chandeliers
Window Glass Chronicles
China Vases.
Earthenware Britannia ware
Glass, NC, &c. &c
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call
o. S. WHIT LESEY,
7th street
Opposite Selden ~ Witbers's Bank
Mar 10 (Star)
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TAKE NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE,
Rave now on hand large assortment
il OF every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest Puce TO the very best quality used, and
having been for a long time engaged IN manufac-
turing. aud adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions, therefore with confidence
guarantee 10 benefit and improve the sight of all
who need.
Call at AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign Of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o HOOD.
Feb lOrgan.l