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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
RoOk.-OrIgIn Of the Con-

GOUTHERN BOOk.--OrIgIn Of the Con-
~ stituton; Incorporation Of the General Gov
eminent by the States; as national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty History Of Copart.
nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, lisa,
to the Treaty with Mexico, 1s4s; Division of the
Public Lands Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be.
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy Of the
Republic; Legal mode Of Redress pointed out; by
w b. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
On Sale at BISHOPS Periodical store,
No. ZIG Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Wizards Hotel.
Jan 30--3t
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CLOTHING.
A. Com pli mn entary Card and Invitation 10
the Public.

A Compli mentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.
ssvXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED 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 or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will ISep 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, as well the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. s. A., U. s. NJ, Tailor,
and pInventeur des 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 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. a2i BROAD
II is also equally true that with money cash in
hand, FOX-GE0RGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, CT fine
CLOTHS, FAsHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CAssIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, IA IL. lo041
FoX--GEoRGE p FOX-whie most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell.
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberaliiy OF
dealing, nor undersod by the least nor the biggest
house In the trade He 10 also equally determined,
to the best Of his ability, TO employ msritorious
laboring class Of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful prvatons for want Of
employment, and therefore Offers on and afier
this date, until The beginning Of the year 1885, the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost Of ell his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, to be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers OF the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, the pres
cnt imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
oil over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. / am, fcllow-citizens, representing one OF
the links Of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
Unned Suites Leader of Fashions,
:. .so.!..s oaHs Headquarters, No. 32l Broodcay,
s:L.s. - GEORGE p FOX
So, ,'.T Dec l9--
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

The bill from the House of Representatives TO
remodel the diplomatic and consular system OF
the United States, was, this morning, reported
from the Committee on Foreign Relations by Mr..
MASON, who gave notice that he should ask the
Senate 10 act upon il at an early day next week.
This being private bill day, the bill for the relief
OF the claimants Of the private armed brig General
Armstrong was the first in order. II came up on
a motion made by Mr.. JONES, of Iowa; TO recon
slider the vote ordering it to lie on the table.
That motion was agreed TO by majority of 20 to
90, and the question recurred on laying it on the
table, which was agreed TO by vote Of "A TO 20.
The Senate passed ten or twelve private bills,
And then adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
New York Market.

Coiton-The market is unsettled.
Flonr-The market is unchanged Sales of 5000
barrels OF southern heavy at IS 50GS9 25
Wheat-The market is firm.
Corn--The market is unchanged in any respect
Sales 5000 bushels.
Pork-Unchanged with moderate demand.
Beef-The market is firm.
Lard-The market is unchanged with a mod.
crate demand at previous rates.
Whisky-Sales of Ohio al 80, decline.
Consols Sa@9s.
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steamboats detained IN the Ice,

New YORK, Feb. l6.-The steamer Connecticut
which left Norwich on Tuesday evening" put into
Huntington Bay, Long Island, on Wednesday,
where she remained at last accounts, detained
in the ice Several Of her passengers which left
on Thursday arrived here this morning.
The steamer Commodore which left Stonington
on Tuesday night, was seen on Wednesday night
off Sands point hemmed in among the ice and ap-
parently in disabled condition. Both are sup
posed TO be short of fuel and provisions.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

16- The accounts from California, by the
Northern Light, represent the social condition
of affairs in that new State in very unfavor-
able light. Crimes of every nature and of the
deepest dye are of constant occurrence. Muir
der and mob law seem to have broken out with
new vigor.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Gelegrapbif


BosToN, Feb. 16--At me,s citing of the Board of
Overseers Of Harvard Univer stty yesterday after
noon, Governor Gardner in the chair, the nomina-
lion OF Judge Lorng, as law teacher ofthe univer-
sity, was submitted for APPROVAL and without de-
bate, a vote was taken which ..esulted-yeas TO-
nays 90 This action is in cons equence of Judge
Lorng acting as United States Commissioner in
the rendition OF Burns, the fugitive slave; and in
the view of some foreshadows his removal from
the judgship by the Legislature.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
D1rClaimants against the General Governs

lJrClaimants against the General GOvern-
ment.-A meeting of the heirs of Revolutionary
officers, and other claimants against the General
Government, is proposed 10 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 propriely OF making the payment of
just claims against the Government, test at the
polls, and 10 add new plank 10 the political plat
form 10 that effect.
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union, will please
give this an insertion Jan. 30
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

Native Enthusiastically afternoon, dele
CATION Of eight Winnebago Indians came into the
Capitol, and posted themselves prominently in the
semi-circular gallery. They were marked group
among the "sovereigks"-the !" observed of oil
Observers and wore gay-colored blankets; their
heads eStravagantly ornamented with ribands and
feathers, and their cheeks plastered with paint.
After remaining long enough 10 hear the yeas and
nays called, they retired with characteristic dig
nifty; not, in our opinion, enlightened as TO the
peculiar, and TO them our novel, mode Of legisa.
ting for the nation
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

BosToN, Feb. l6-A private dispatch from Lon
don dated Saturday, February Sd, received here
by the steamer sia says, that Lord John Russells
resignation was owing TO Aberdeen's refusal to
recall Lord Raglan from the command ofthe army
in the Crimea Lord Palmerston, it is also stated,
comedies with Lord Russell and refuses TO accept
office in the new cabinet without the Queen will
assent 10 Lord Raglan's recall. The Queen re-
fuses 10 do so
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Freshet in New HampshIre.

BosToN, Feb l6.--A severe freshet has visited
the lower counties in New Hampshre-near Ex-
eter the railroad bridge has been carried away,
and several culverts also on the Boston road caIs.
ing an interruption Of travel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

II ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran
j dies. Il have just received and keep con-
stan,y on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice of the
grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds Of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jen~3O--2aw3mt
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Further from Havana.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 13.--Adyices per steamer
Empire City, from Havana, confirm the accounts
received per steamer Crescent City, in regard TO
the expected appearance of another fllbuster ex-
pediton. Colonel kinney was represented to be
the chief Of the expedition and Generals Quitman
and Henderson the prime movers. The Pampero
steamer was expected TO convey part Of the ex.
pedition, and it was understood that 700 acres Of
land had been offered 10 each soldier.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

DIAPER MOIsTENER, a new invention
IL for moistening the leaves Of copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, and moistening the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes. II will be found an indis-
pensable article for every desk. II is perfectly
simple and cheap, and must come into general
use Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR az MAURY,
Jan Is Booksellers, near 9th ST.
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From tie s.lt I.Iands.

New YORK, Feb. 16.--An arrival here to-day
from Niagra, reports that no salt was to be had
there or al Exuine, Turks Island BY an arrival
from the Island of Ares, at Turks Island we
learn that it was in possession OF the Venezuelan
government, and that no guano could be had there.
No vessels We're at the Island.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
Oh Dealer I'm Wine. Brandy. Cigara. &C,

TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Half and Sixth Streets has received his full
stock and assortment OF the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port OF various grades, Cham.
pagne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some Of Il
sparkling.
Also, 81. Peray sparkling red and white Clare,
at prices from 50 so per dozen to the hghes,
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognsc, pale and dark
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old wbis
key, Irish Malt, Cordial., and Havana Cigars,
Dec 20--2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
3 4musements. M
THB LAST GOLDEN sHOwET

THB LAST GOLDEN SHOWER.
Hundreds being still unable TO gain admission 10
the golden Sourie of the great
MACALLISTER
He will extend his stay another night, and give
one OF his grand performances
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL,
SATURDAY EVENING, February II,
AT least 500 persons were disappointed in OBJ
tanning tickets--all having been sold AT an early
hour.
ON THIS OCCASION
There will be still greater amount of
GOLDEN GIFTS-VAL u E $425.
And numbering SIS Presents,
And no increase in the admission tcket-yet only
so cents-buy Of
]. GAIT & BROTHER,
Penn. avenue, Kirkwood Hotel, and at the Hall
See splendid Programme.
Feb 16-F&S
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, il 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 10 character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S--tf Piusfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Supreme Court Of the United States,
FRIDAY, February l6. 1865.

John S. Watts, esq, Of New Mexico, was ad.
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. 73. Stephen j. Lewiss administrative,
appellant, Is. Edward r. Bell, assignee Of j..
Bell, jr. The argument of this cause was COM
menced by Mr.. Chiffon for the appellant, and
continued by Mr.. Bradley for the appellee.
Adjourned till Monday ! l o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
TIE NATIONAL HOTEL,
TN this city, viii be re-Opened for the re.

Il ception of guests on the 27th of this month.
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement 10
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, and no expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that 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 10th, by calling at the Hotel
f. d. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov 16-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

nJ> We learn, from Oregon, that Governor
Lane, the present distinguished and efficient
delegate from that Territory, is candidate for
re eelection.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

ITO Members of Congress, Strangers so-
IL journing in the City, andthe Public generally
Permit me TO call your attention 10 my large and SUI
perior stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres, and vestings,
which will be made up 10 order at the shortest no.
nce, and in such style as cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, will warrant thar all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal TO those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
WIN. Ii. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west Of Cd ST, No ass
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. VIII g..
Dec 2aw3wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
prrrprNcrs

REFERENCES:
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. R. T. Wesibrook, House of Reps.
Hon. T. B. Florence, House of Reps.
Hon. T. d. Disney, House of Reps.
Jonah d. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, esq, Washington.
Hon John Wilson, Commissioners OF the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be prepaid and di
rected as above. Octl
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
THE CALIFORNIA SENATORIAL
ELECTION.

We learn, from the San Francisco Times,
that P. L. Edwards, of Sacramento, was, on
the lth Of January, nominated by the Wings,
in caucus, as their candidate for United States
Senator.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
PROPERTY AGENCY.
CHAS. p. WANNALL.

AGENl FUN BUylNp AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. 81 9th ST., Washington, ID. C.
The Collection of House Rents and other Ac.
counts promptly attended TO.
REFERENCES:
JOHN W. MAURY, s. BACON 81 Co.
MURRAY 81 SEMMEs, CLAeETT, NEwToN& Co.
VIM M. SHusTER & Co. J. & G.. s. GrpEoN.
Nov 1S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

Burglars.--our city is infested with them.
We hear OF numerous successful and unsuccess-
fnl attempts 10 rob our citizens. The villains
consider the inhabitants ms fair objects for plum.
der and are always on the alert To accomplish
their dishonest purposes. The misfortune is they
cannot bo caught.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Murderer Respited.

ALBANY February l6.--Phelps, the murderer,
who was 10 have been hung This morning, has
been again respited for three weeks.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

Mr.. Casimer Bohn, at his periodical and book
stand, near the main entrance TO the Hall of Re-
presentaives, has for sale a pamphle, giving a
full description of Powells painting OF De Soto
discovering the Mississpp;, together with an in-
teresting biography Of the artist. We are Indebt.
ed 10 Mr.. Bohn for copy Of the publication.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
FRENCH GENTLEMAN, with fin
PROPOSALS. FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PuBLlc PRr

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25, 1855.
TN Pursuance Of the provisions of the act
public printing" &c, approved August 90, 1852,
sealed proposals will be received at this office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2Sth day OF
March next, at l2 o'clock, m., for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions of writing
paper, to wit:
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

~ Ever.--In order TO 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, Gentlemen's Garments OF first quail.
Ivy twenty per cent cheaper than our usual low
prices WALL & STEPHENS,
Ian ~ 322 Pa, av., next 10 Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Marine News.

PHILADELPmA, February l6.-The steamship
North Carolina hence for Liverpool, returned TO
the Breakwater last night, supposed in leaking
condition, as she came in under steam.
: Part of the cargo of the British barque Blight
wood, recently wreckedson Joe Fiogger, has been
sayed--some in good condition. Perhaps the
hull will also be saved.
NIw YoRK, February l6-The brig Dart of
and from Savannah, for Gaudaloupe, was aban-
doned in sinking condition on The I'd. The crew
have arrived here.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

HS- Q. IL. r. STEh, is our authorized agent
for collecting accounts due this Office, and for OBJ
tanning new subscribers in Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

Suspected Pickpockets. = Mr.. John Davis,
the chief Of the day police while al the fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, on Thursday
night, was informed that lady's pocket had been
there picked of portemonnae, containing three
or four dollars. Mr.. Davis Immediately set him
self 10 work for the purpose OF discovering the
thief Il was not long before his eye al
tracted 10 the decidedly suspicious movements of
two young men, from Batimere the one named
James Cramer, and the other John Donean. He
arrested them, and they were taken 10 the watch
house. Yesterday morning, the lady who had
been robbed was confronted with them, when she
expressed her belief that the younger one, Done
Ian, was The identical individual who, seemingly
purposely pressed himself against her person at
the time the money was distracted, and who
committed the theft, with the aid OF his COM
panion.
Justice Birch committed them TO jail for fur
ther examination.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(OGce on r Street, nsar Fourteenth Sfrest)
TO CLAIMANTS.

JULIUS Il. MEIERE,
Late of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
TO all business entrusted 10 him, and will give
special attention TO the prosecution Of claims for
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
QUILTED BOTTOM and PATENTLRA-
\ok THEIR BOOTS.-The undersigned has
just received fine assortment of the above Boots
His general assortment Of Boots and Shoes for
Gentlemen is large, embracing a the modern
Styles Great care has been taken 10 have
them made of the best material and Workmanship.
Purchasers will find II to their advantage TO give
him a call.
GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons drug store.
Dec (NewD
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

The Rev. j. NJ. Henry VIII repeat,Dy re-
quest, on Sabbath morning, at II o'clock, and
afternoon, al 81 o'clock, two sermons on the Re-
cogniton of friends in Heaven" al The 9TH Street
Presbyterian church. Island
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Aotitas.

The Rev. VIM. III. BIilburn, chaplain ofthe
House OF Representatives, will preach at the
Capitol, Tomorrow Sunday at ii o'clock, A. M.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
u ment Of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts is com.
plete, and fits in all cases warranted nj
STEVENS
Dec l1--3,if Sales Room, Browns Hotel,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
EyOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In

IOH LEASEs-Ine NatlOnal Ine0tr6 LII
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
IL suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
mon
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members |;
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
cned 10 this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter rece, cd will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. c.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17
Comaressional.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Senate-Friday, February 10, 1868.

SECOND SESSION
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

nor EVENING.-M. w. Gait & Brc.
I have Just received a beautiful assortment OF
Rich Pearl Necklaces, Brooches, Ear. Rings, &c.
ALSO
A complete assortment Of Pearl, Ivory. Span
ish, and Mourning Fans, which will be- sold unu
sually low. M. w. GAIT 81 BRO.
Jan s0--3t Pa. av, betw. 9th and 10th sts
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

LNOR RENT-Two large size furnished
10 Rooms-Chamber and Parlor--at the corner
of New York avenue and Ninth street, No. 361
Nov 1S-tf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-28
Eating Missionaries.

On the Island of Fate, "a most appropriate name,)
In the South Sea- two missionaries, with their
wives, were recently roasted and eaten by the ma
tives whom they attempted to Christianize. The
natives having disposed of these unfortunate bretf
ren, are licking their chops, and asking for add
tiona missionary aid 1t is not to be presumed that
humane and Christian people can turn = deaf ear
to this Macedonian cry" Come over and help us.
The places of the devoured missionaries must os
At once supplied by others-fat, juicy and wen Ia
vored-or the hungry inhabitants of tho South Sea
Islands will perish both soul and body.
We commend these interesting people to ali 8he
have bowels of compassion, and can, therefore
sympsthize with the suffering bowels OF others Let
the Virginia clergy take their into considera
ton. Unfortunately clergymen in our country are
kept on such short commons that . South Sea
Islander would not deign to pick their bones But
we have one or two fat clerical friends, and tC
them we earnestly recommend the present vacancy
in the island Of Fate. Let them 60 forth, prepared
to make of themselves whole burnt offering Ia
the missionary cause. If they could carry grid
iron and q stewpan with them, and give the natives
some instruction in the culinary art doubtless they
would appreciate and be grateful 1or the courtesy.
Seriously, this island of Fate presents discour-
aging theatre for the work OF Characterization. 1t
must be up hill business preaching to congrege
who are anxious for the preacher to come down
from the pulpit, that they may make meal of him
IS soon as possible. We have heard of an audience
devouring the words of speaker, but devouring
the speaker himself is an evidence OF admiration
which the most apostolic spirit Nigh. willingly
forego .. ...tr