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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
TlisrfIIamEgns.
ENIuNE HErDsIECK & co. CHAM

ENJuNE HEIDSIECK & CO. CHAM
(T pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck o. Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public 10 the subjoned
card.
The Messrs Heidsleck & Co., as Sc, forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send 10 TINS
country the genuine Heidsieck 81 Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors OF all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &C., which the founders ana
originators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dweii upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation o.
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name OF Heldsieck " 20, IL
full by which il first became so favorably known
being thereby easily distinguished from other smi
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK. January l. 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent fol
Washington and Georgetown, D. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution OF the old
firm, Hedsieck dy Co., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors ofthis well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S--d2m HElDSlECk G c.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
8. GARNER. Draper and Tailor, Nor

IA. fits Building, IL street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that he keeps always on
hand a choice selection of the best and most popu
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassmeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings and will make 10 order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (plain fancyO to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with a call.
N. b. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eolm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

N1Ew YEARS PREsENTs.--M w.
IN GAIT & BRO. will open this day q magni6
Cent assortment OF Watches, JeweIry Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
thew invite the attention ofpurchascrs
NV. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Jan 3--a Penn. av, bstw. 9th and 10th ST..
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

ZINC PAINIS.-.Inc SuDbCTlDcTs HAVING
II been appointed agents Of the New Jersey Zinc
Company fof the snesef their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
yered in Baltimore at the companys prices and
on the same liberal terms
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t is sold
either dry or ground i'll oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DC.
The consumption of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufacturedby the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and aP
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN Il SONS, Agents.
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST. Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
MtstfIIa aMe0ns.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yIyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies. in which such friends Of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan ofthe incorporators IS one OF equaity
y 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. -
Until an Office is established in the city OF Wash
ington, applications will be punctaally attended 20
a, ihe present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Vsiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. -
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
NIB Genwood is situated short distance
5ue north of the Capitol Aug 27-3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

HKDER GARMENTS just receivsd.-I
u have just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merno,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
ncls, &c, which am how prepared 10 dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Genilemen's Furnishing Store,
Snr 20 Penn. avenue, near ~ ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad R0me from. the L0'oer
Mississippi to the Atlantic!
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
IT, The Steamer WINCHESTERle leaves
nu21aaf71E7 the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
st. Louis daily al $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from St. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
TO- a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from st. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
TO points on the Illinois river al and above Pekn.
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carlnve, Virdcn, Springfield and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavery,
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Pona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Mss- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago .can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis
We TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Sup't C. N NJ. r. r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST REC6 C6AV EOs
~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuly inform his customers and the public
generally that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Veslings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared 10 have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashlonaDie man
ner and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to 60 INTO the
"Ready-made Clothing business" extensively THIS
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing to purchase stock OF Cothing,
not inferior TO any this city, and not made up al
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
bv our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. lie is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point of prices !;
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of............ .Sl3
Dress and Frock Goats, from SlO 10 S20
Oyercoats Of different styles, from. .Sl2 to $40
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from. S3 90 TO Slo
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ......S2 3o TO SlU
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
OF fancy arclcs--such as gloves, crayats, collars,
umbrellas, &c, ,
Sole egen, for the sale of Scous Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sent l1--ff
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MisfeIIanfGns.
AGENCY.--Tne undersigned

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arresrage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
Hon. ]. G. Dobbfn, Sceya0ryof the Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen John M. McCalla, attorney at LaD.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G.. Reddal State Department.
SAMUEL g. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI WEEKLY NEWS

Devoted 10 Citp Affairs, Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
TIME Ninth Volume of this Paper being
i about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance OF the same and such additional sup
pert as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and IN the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which il is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
SO long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems Il unnecessary TO diate. Suffice II 10 say,
that while the original plan of his paper will be
duly carried out the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions of duty and propriety 10
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscrptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends TO do in this
respect NAV be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns Of this jour
nal To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade
quate encouragement
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. - 90
The paper without business card, OF paid in
advance or within one month from date
of subscrption).. ...................... l 90
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date OF subscrip-
tion. ...................'. w
Payable in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear
No paper discontinued until all arrearsges are
paid, except At the option Of the editor
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on II, between 9th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or 10 Mr.. Paine, nj the quarry
Juy 27 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. II. Groux,
Nl native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages. especially French Spanish, and German
Translaions made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and ex xpanation OF medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21---du
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13


j lect-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
court, 18th June. | intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee
pie, and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lec,ions from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims any persons in my county for any
amounts, and ifjusti6ed, will attend 10 the coec.
tons of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out OF the State should be fully auihenti-
Gated before sent TO me for collection; will col.
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; IL, as officer charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, II collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be At 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Semi l2--lm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Y Sep 2l--f EMANUEL y. HAhT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

III a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLrSeros's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all The new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnarn's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
sHTLLINGToN'S Bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH JuveniI'

~ and other Books.-Udds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. u.
Pppins and Pies by Stirling Coyne.
Charadc Dramas, for the drawing room, b. Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures. Objects, and Advantages Of Litera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenott.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdae, or the eldest sister, py
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred. the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros.
and -
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimer's College Life
Horses and Hounds practical treatise on their
management, by" Scruiator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared lot ihe
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will. translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. ID, OF the United States Patent ONCE
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On sale a. TAYOR AZ MAURY'S
Tan "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
rCHE ART UNION or LONDON. Plan

for the current year. The list is new open
and every subscriber of IS so will be entitled TO
l. An impression OF a Plate, by J. 4. Willmore,
A. X. A., from the original picture, by J. j. Chaion,
r. A.. A Water Party"
H. volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem OF Child Harode !" and
III. The chance of obtaining one OF the Prizes
10 be allotted at the general meeting in April
which will include
The right 10 select for himself a valuable work
az ar, from one Of The public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back by r. Thorneycroft.
Copies in bronze, from original Model IN re.
lief by X. Jefferson, OF The entry OF the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Sta,uettes in porcelain or parian :,
Proof impressions Of large lhhograph, by y ~
MsFurc after the original picture by W. 4. rrnh
r. A.. The Three Bows" from MoIieres "Bour'
seois Gentilhommen
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR a. MAURY, booksellers. Jan. q
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
nAPER MOIsTENER.--A New Inven.

D4pER MOIsTENER.--A New Inyen-
lion for Moiste sin & the leaves OF Copying
nook. Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
nc he FInqsrs when Counting Bank Bills also
nssfnI fer various other purposes. IL will be
Sound an indispensable article for every Desk. IL
IS perfectly simple and cheap and must come IN
~ general use.
The following are few complimentary opin.
ions OF the Press:
PAprR MoIsTEsER-A new and very neat use
fu invention for moisiening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the Disagree
able method OF mostenlng stamps, &c, with the
tongue II is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
Il is seen.--Boston Transcript, Sept. 1884
PAPER MoisTEsER.-A new invention for mois-
tening postage stamps, envelopes. sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills DC. The
common way OF mostening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeabe aud inconvenient; !;
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book by using a brush which has 10 be dipped IN
water is inconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. Il is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
,Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiBg sheets IN
a copying book, &c. Il costs but little, and VIII
.ave the tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work.
Boston Trarciier, Sept, 1854
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Ian. IL Bookstore, near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--Tc

N Claimants-FRANCI A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Cor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States properly destroyed by the
Indians or while IN the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hafpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for communication, hafpay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
&c, Of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State OF Virginia. the United States
all clsims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages. sustained in consequence Of
the action or conduct OF the government and, i'm
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
fces which may require the aid of agent or aior.
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount al ihe claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dckins is known 10 most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters mus, be postpaid
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
Tlisrellanf0us.

SHIRTS! SHIRTs!! SHIRTSm!
QUALITY, tit, and wOrkmanship guaran-
" tied, being wholly manufactured by our arts
ans and seamstresses, on the premises OF tha pro-
prietor,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation whichthese Shirts have acquired
amongst Members Of Congress and large nuhe'
ber of our citizens, induces the advertiser TO in
vte those gentlemen who have not tested them TO
give him call, fseins assured that they wil on
trial. admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good ft is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee for the excelency and durability OF the work
A~spendid assortment of Shirts, Collars, Bo
SONS, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, &c.
constantly on hand.
WIN. II. FAULKNER,
s. side Pa. avenue, bet. and Al streets,
Nov S-eo1v. (m) opposite u. >. Hotel.
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
C0NNECTEDI
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

GHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEVENS
- Browns Hotel, is prepared to make Shirts TO
measure, and warrants them in all cases TO fit
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7-3tf Saesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13

Marmalanc. &C.. VIZ.
Peaches. Ounces, Damsons, Blackberres,
Strawberries and Raspberries, and Pine
Apple Preserves.
Black Currant JeIlies, in half and one-pound
Jars.
Red Cuuant Jellies, in half pint and quart
Jars.
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Piums
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marmalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermetically
sealed, Jelhes.
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jeles, &c, are OF the best
quality, put up 10 our order for our sales
SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
No. 40 opposite Centre Market
~ Iertf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
ITO SENATORS AND MEMBERS or
the Hnuee of Representatlves.=Ag gentle

ANO UT
the House of Representatives.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
Of any gentleman having writing 10 do either for
the press or Of any other description Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the adj
lournment of the present session Of Congress, he
il perfectly Indifferent as TO the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and win
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed to p. b. T., atMrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-f