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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. 6, 1855.
T. MEETING nf the board of Man


N agemeni ofthe Metropolitan Mechanics In
sltute, held this evening in the Exhibition Room,
the following preamble and resolutions, offered by
Joseph ii. Bradley, esq, were unanimously adop.
ted, 10 wit
Whereas, since the last meeting OF the Board,
John w. Maury, esq one of it's Vice Presidents,
has been removed by death, and IL is fitting and
proper that the death of one eminently entitled
10 our esteem and respect should not pass un-
noticed therefore
Resolved That we deplore his loss who, by pre-
cept and example, daily illustrated the power of
truth and the force of integrity in attracting to-
wards himself the regards OF all men who neither
stopped 10 win popular favor, nor swerved from
the plain path OF duty TO secure il; whose lofty
honor, high purposes, benignity Of heart, and
amenity OF manners, gathered around him troops
OF friends, and whose clear intellect, cultivated
mind, sound judgment, and energetic character,
bound them 10 him in life, and have left them
mourners at his death.
ReSoipcd That, in the history Of his public life,
find nothing 10 regret, but its brevity, and
while we would not intrude on the sacred privacy
of domestic affiction we unite with those nearest
and dearest to him in sympathy for that loss which
munity.
Resolved That the foregoing preamble and re-
solutions, be published in the public prints of the
city, and copy presented 20 the family Of Mr..
Maury. JOSEPH HENRY,
President Met. Mechs Institute.
True Copy:
PM. PEARSON,
Feb. l5--it Recording Secretary.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
BOOK AUCTION.
BY JEWELL & co.
GREAT AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF
Choice and valuable BOOKS at Auction.

GREAT AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF
Choice and valuable BOOKS at Auction,
TTNDER the immediate direction sad con.
" Quoted by Mr.. J. w. RHODES, late of New
York The sales will take place each evening at
o'clock, at the Union Book Store, 47l Pennsyl.
vanin avenue, until this large and valuable collec-
ton is disposed OF, which embraces every depart.
ment Of Literature.
The stock is all new and perfect, direct from
the New York Trade Sales, comprisingthe choicest
and best selected assortmcnt-Foreign and Do
mestc--ever offered in this market, consisting of
School, Classical, Law, Medical, and miscellane-
Gus Books, Bibles, Prayer Books, ANIMALS for
1855, Agricultural Works, some fifty different au-
thors; Poets, in rich and elegant bindings viz;
Moore, Byron Shakespeare, Milton, Young, Cow
per, Hemans, Burns, &c, &c. Also, Macauley's
History of England; Gibbons Rome. Welngtons
Bonaparte Campaign, Josephus, Great Cities,
Perilous Adventures, Two Eras Of France, N. p.
Willis's complete works, Voyages, Travels, Books
Of Indian Campaigns, Juvenile Books, in great
variety, besides allthe late publications Of the day,
such as the Life of p. r Barnum, Jonathan
Sticks Letters 10 his "Par," Ruth Hail. &c, &c
Gold and Steel Pens, Of extra quality; Paper
Transpare ncies Porte-monnies, Letter and Cap
Paper, Envelopes, &c., &c.
Sale positive. Jan 26--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
SECOND EDITION NOW READY.
DUELs AND DUELLING,
alphabetically arranged, ,cth Preliminary
Historical ESSAY,
Iyy Hon. Uorenxo sabine

| vol. limo. Price 81 25.
TNIlIS work comprises sketches Of the principal
IL Duels, from that between David and Goliah,
The first on record, 10 the presen, day; and con-
tans full account of those Of importance, in
cluding all Of historical interest in the annals OF
this country.
The Ducls between Hamilton and Burr, Clay,
and Randolph, Decatur and Barron, Cilley and
Graves, well as many others, are related in full
and the authors familiarity with history and his
intimacy with men in pnblic life have enabled him
TO bring light facts of great interest and value.
From the very exciting character Of the work
an intense interest in il will no doubt be created,
and we predict for IL an immense salc.-CoHrter.
The subject is singularly interesting, and will
attract great attention.-N. O. DohG.
Ii is richly worthy place in every library,
since il is a library of most curious research in
ITSELF Daily Ne,cs.
Mr.. Sabine has grouped together in his Notes
on Duels and Duelling. large amount Of inlor.
nation upon the subject and n host Of anecdotes,
showing the light aud frivolous causes which so
often led TO the most sangunary and fatal results.
The book is an interesting one, and will excite
the attention OF every reader.--Boh. Republican.
This is a curious and interesting work Dis.
patch.
We regard the volume as very useful contri-
button 10 historical and Biographical literature
Irdreiitr.
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS q CO.,
Boston aud for sale in Washington by
Feb 7--3taw3w TAYLOR 81 MAURY.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
House of Representatives.

Mr.. JONES, of Pennsylvania asked that Satur-
day next be set apart for the consideration of the
Senate bill TO establish court of claims. He was
satisfied the subject could not be reached in the
regular course of business, and hence his request.
Objection was made.
Mr. HUNT from the Committee on Military
Affairs, asked and obtained leave TO report bill
for the better protection of the country, requir-
ing necessary work OF defense-appropriatlng
S125000 to be expended under the direction of
the Secretary Of War, for the purchase OF a site
and the erection and completion of military de-
fenses at the terminus of the Mexican Gulf rail-
way, in Louisiana. The bill was passed.
Mr.. MURRAY, from the Committee on Print
ing, reported resolution, that there be printed
one hundred thousand copies of the agricultural
part ofthe report of the Commissioner of Patents
for the members, and len thousand for the use OF
the Commissioner; and that ten thousand copies
of the mechanical part of The said report be printed
for the use of members, and ten thousand Tor that
of the Commissioner.
Also, that ten thousand copies of the report of
Commodore M. G. Perry, on the Japanese expe-
diton, be printed for the use OF members, and five
hundred copies for Commodore Perry.
These resolutions weresev rally adopted
Mr.. STANTON, of Kenip, Ky, from the Com
mttee on Printing, reported aIesoluton, provid
ing for The printing of ten tn usand copies of the
report and surveys for rail ad TO the Pacific, In
including those of Colone Fremont. II was
adopted.
The House resumed the consideration OF tue
resolution, offered by Mr. BococK, on Tuesday,
that all debate on the bill anl horizing the
tion Of seven steam soops of war, shall cease in
five minutes after the House shall go into the
Committee of the whole on the state of the Union
on the subject
Mr.. HOUSTON not wishing 10 give the bill the
precedence over other important matters, moved
that the resolution be laid on the table.
Mr.. BOCOCK said that if the bill was not now
taken up, it would not, probably, be at any other
time; and, therefore, as test question, he called
for the yeas and nays, which were ordered
The motion OF Mr. Houston was agreed to-
yeas los, nays Co.
SEWARD inquired what had become of the
bill.
The SPEAKER informed him that il was pend
ing in the Committee of the Whole on the state OF
the Union.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
joint resolution TO fulfil the stipulations Of the
ninth article of the treaty Of 1919, between the
United States and Spain.
After debate, during which Messrs STANTON,
of Tennessee, and MAXWELL, spoke in favor Of
The bill, and Mr.. ORR in opposition, it was laid
on the iable-yeas l0i, nays 90.
The House adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
ms- stimulating Liniment, as prepared at

GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, if ever fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by u. ID. 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 10 its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. II was originally made for horses, for the
cure OF lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Lnment is required either for
man or beast. May 90
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
NJ Sick Headache Remedy.-.

~ Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
to the public is attracting great attention, mol only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are so great number, of people who are af-
ficted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his "rem-
edy" is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been SO long needed, has ailractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard ofit
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives, and that il will
prove TO be great benefit TO all who may give it
atrial.-Lynn Neacs, December %, 1858.
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Agtiffs.
HrCIaimants a against the General GOVERN

DClaimants against the General Govern
ment.-A meeting of the heirs of Revolutionary
officers, and other claimants against the General
Government. is proposed TO be held in the city of
Washington, on the 22d of February next, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the course of
conduct which has been pursued by Congress
towards the just claims of the citizens of the
United States, against the General Government,
and also the propriety of making the payment of
just claims against the Government, test at the
polls, and to add new plank TO the political plat
form 10 that effect.
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union, will please
give this an insertion Jan. 80
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Raiiroad-lmprovcd Ar
rangemcnts for Travel!-Important
Changes of Scheduief!
La =. 80;

The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail-
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by short and direct line, the Balti-
timore and Ohio Railroad with all portions Of the
West (and North and Southwest gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
in that direction. On and after Monday, Novem-
Der 81, 1854, the trains will be run follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily viii run in each direction.
Frst-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
lion al a. IN, instead of at 5 o'clock hereto
fore, Except on Sunday,) and arriving at Wheeling
at 2 40 a. m..--Second-The EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at s p. m, instead of al p m as hereto
FORE and running through 10 Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there AT 10 % a. III. This train
will stop al Washington Junction, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg Sir
Johns Run. Cumberland Piedmont, Rowesburg,
Newburg, Feiierman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsvile only, for wood aud water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
necton with the of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, Gainesville, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit indianapolis, Chicago ST Louis, etc. Pas
scngers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at II the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nectIon with the trains upon the Cleveland and
navigabe for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsvile, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byt7 am
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 80 D. M.
reaching Baltimore at 0 so a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at ll.45 p. m. reaching Baltimore at 7
p. m.
IL Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage OF water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold AT the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at l45 midnight, Cumberland al 1918
a. m. and arrives at Baltimore at 7p.m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at 4 p m, daily, except Sundsy) ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick al a. m. arriving AT Baltimore at 12 30,
noon.
THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMoDA-
.TlON will be run daily except SundaysDa as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at 8 a. m. and D m.
Leave Ellicou's Mills at 7.30 a. IN. and 6.3L D. m.
Dec Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
nn- speciaI NotIce.-HENRY's INVIGoR

GS- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR
ATING CORDlAL.-The merits of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
sical prostration, genital debility, nervous aiec
ton &c, &c, are fully described in another coli
umn ofthIs paper, 10 which The reader is referred
50 per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles Tor S.
Sl6 per dozen. Observe the marks of the gem
aine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. II. GILMAN, Washington, ID. c..
CANDY & HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

j. ception of guests on the 9th of this month.
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 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, and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal 10 any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al.
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string 10 procure rooms for the winter can do so
at any time after the 20th by calling at the Hotel.
E.. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November H. 1854
1G-ff
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
Mar Is
ITO Members of Congress, strangers So

Y>O Members of Congress, Strangers So
i journng in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me 10 call your attention to my large and
perior stock of Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesiings,
which will be made up 10 order at the shortest
tice, and in such style as cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal to those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
VIM. III. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd ST No. 4SS.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. VII s.
Dec 3 2aw3wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
r AW PARTNERsHIP.-su Court

i 4 ofthe United dStates.-ROBERTJ j. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed copartnershp
under the name of " WALKER IL JANiN," for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Ian Io-eo3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
UHE SONS OF THE srREs. A HIS

Il tory OF the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
the American Parry, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, 10 which is
added Review OF the Letter Of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the know-nothings, by an Ame-
rcan.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con
tained in an Address delivered by John III. b.
Latrobe, of Maryland before the Historical So
ciety Of Pennsylvania, November s, 1854
Mirana Elliot, or the Voice OF the Spirit, by s.
MI
Autobiography of Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and 1lth street.
Feb Is
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
JoHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and

"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudments Of Greek, If desired. All OF which will
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, Of
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-tf Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

Know-nothing Government. - Without, in
the remo,est degree, designing TO be censorious,
il may be stated as a generally believed fact, that
nearly every person connected with this citys
administration Of affairs is "Know-nothing"-
from the Mayor, who is charged with the execu-
ton OF the laws, down even 10 the scavengers.
The member ofthe Auxiliary Guard, or ofthe day
police, who arrests an offender, is attached 10 that
order, and the Tntendent Of the Asylum who has
she care Of the loafers sent thither, and the ndi-
gent poor who cannot find shelter elsewhere, be-
longs 10 that fraternity. Every interest OF the
city which falls under the Corporation is within
the influence Of that organization Were IL other
wise the local administration would be obnoxious
10 the charge Of not taking care Of its friends
Never before, in our city's history, have there
been so many removals and appointments Of off,
GERS under the Corporation, within so short a
period as the last eight months, or within as many
years.
We perceive that even members Of the Board OF
Health are TO be removed not for official mscon-
duct, but for party reasons. Men who have here
tofore faithfully discharged their duties in that ca
pacty TO be excluded, 10 give place TO others
whose views, IL is 10 be presumed, are in accor-
dance with those Of the party in power
As the Know-nothings have the game, they will
not Of course, shirk the blame which may attach
10 their administration of affairs.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
LIZARD TIMES. a New Novel. by Chas

lizard TIMES, a New Novel, by Chas.
III Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth of the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that Of other countries,
by J. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney, with selec-
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwsite, in Q vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
ofa Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR az MAURY'S
Aug - Bookstore, near 9th Of.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
GGnQressi0MaI. O.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
,nate-W ednesday. Eehruary II. 1855.

Senate-W ednesday, February LII, 1855.
A communication was received from the Secre-
tary of War; transmitting copies OF correspon-
dence between the War and Interior Departments,
in relation to claim advanced by the Commls-
sloner of Indian Affairs to the military reservation
al Fort Leavenworth, and further information in
reference the alleged interference OF officers Of
the army with the lands reserved for the Della
ware Indians in Kansas Territory. Il was refer
red to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. CLAYTON offered resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Committee on the Library
10 inquire into the expediency OF publishing the
papers and correspondence of the late James
Monroe in the same manner as those Of Jefferson,
Madison, and Hsmilton.
Mr.. CASS offered a resolution, which was
adopted, directing the Committee on Pensions 10
inquire into the proprieiy OF providing by law that
all revolutionary soldiers and officers now living,
who receive a pension less than 500 year, shall
receive that sum from the lst of January last.
As an illustration Of the injustice OF the present
system, he mentioned the case of revolutionary
soldier ninely-two years Of age receiving but
thirtytwo dollars year, which every one would
admit was totally insufficient.
Mr.. BELL, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill granting $25OO0 10 the le-
gal representatives Of Lieutenant Elliot and Cap
tain Towson, captors of the British brig Caledo-
MIA, on Lake Erie, during the late war He narrated
the circumstances of the transaction Tor the pur-
pose of inducing senators, in consideration OF the
gallant and merilorous services for which the bill
proposed compensation, to consider it Immediate
ly; but, as Mr. HUNTER expressed a desire 10
look into its merits, il was postponed until tomor-
row.
The Senate disagreed to the amendments of the
House to the Texas debt BILL Bnd asked for
committee Of conference.
The bill to authorize the holding of an additional
term of the circuit court Of the United States for
the district Of Missouri was amended so as 10
include the district of Ohio, and was passed. The
following were also passed: An act for The erec-
iion of military post on or near the Pembina
river in the Territory of Minnesota, and for other
purposes; bill for the relief of the families ofthe
officers and crew Of the United States schooner
Seagull and bill TO establish additional land
district in the Territory of Oregon.
The remainder Of the days session was devoted
to the consideration of the Indian Appropriation
bill.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PpELic PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25 1855
TN Pursuance Of the provisions OF the act
public printing" &c, approved August 26, 1892,
sealed proposals will be received at this Office, ia
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2Slh day of
Marsh next, at IL o'clock, m, for furnishing the
paper, to wit
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

~ Ever--ln order 10 run of the remainder OF
our large stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vest
ings we will, at this season, take measure and
make 10 order, Gentemen's Garments OF first quail
ity twenty per cent. cheaper than our usual low
prices WALL ~ STEPHENS,
Jan1l 322 Pa. av., next 10 Iron Hail.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
+ oNGVORTH's Native Wines and Bran

i 4 dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure Juice of the
grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage IN use. Il. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in oil kinds Of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
urAsHINGTON IRvING,s NEW

wv Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainsee.
Full Proof Of the Ministry, Sequel TO the Boy
who was trained up TO be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs OF Lie, Exile and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurtz, ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS.
Feb 10 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

Valentines. Although thousands Of these mis-
sives were circulated throughout the city, yester.
day, the number was, so far as we could ascertain
considerably less than on the former anniversary
OF ST. Valentine. For several days TO come, how
ever, the sport viii be continued
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
FRENCH GENTLEMAN, with fin

IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and, possessing the best references wishes 10
find in private family, situation as teacher
OF FIench, Spanish Drawing and ornamental
Painting As his knowledge of the English IL isl-
perfect, he would be satisfied at first, with small
compensation. Apply al this Office, by CORES
pondence or otherwise Jan. s3,