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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-30
"THE sPECTAT
A Weekly journal Published at WASH
fngtOn City.
THE undersigned propose to commence


ington City.
THE undersigned propose to commence
Il about the first OF June next, in the City oil
Washington, the publication of weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among The people Of the United
States. Its columns will contain full digest OF
the news OF the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review OF finance and the markets a
synopsis of the proceedings of Congress during
its session. tables of election returns the impor-
tant political action of State Legislatures and of
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics oil
the day. Much valuable information relative 10
the operations of the Executive Departments, To-
gether with weekly list of new patents, will be
found IN It's columns large portion of lis
space will be devoted 10 light literature original,
and Selected. Its location al the political centre
Of The Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
Ii is the intention of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR acceptable visiter TO every
house in the Union, and II will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position Of a parlizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance To men bnt
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
of political economy, and upon our system Of gov
ernment, it will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require--alwaysk keeping carefully
in view the interests of the country, growing out
Of foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages OF matter, making one volume
annually of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be ac
companied by full and compile index to its con-
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, at So per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which it is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed to the undersigned at
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. +. HARVEY & co.
w AsuINcrnN Cry AnriI 10 1Sh6
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INTERESTING NEws.--we have

II NTENESI1NG NEW s'--VVt HaFc just
IL received large assortment OF BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 to SO.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Chdreus Shoes we have every color and
style from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find a
answer all such querists to their satisfaction il
they give us n call.
We would also state that we are prepared TO
manufacture every style of boot shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies, misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we determined TO SELL
s. G. MILLS ~ CO,
Mar IA No. 4S6 Seventh st.
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Mrs. JAMEsON,s NEW BOOK. A

M RS. JAMESON'S NEW BOOK. -
IVl commonplace book OF Thoughts, Memo
rIes and Fancies, original and selected, by Mrs
Jameson. Price IS cents.
Leaves from Family Journal, from the French
OF Emile Souvesirc, author Of "the Attic Philo-
sopher IN Paris" Paper, so cents; cloth, IS
cents.
Theory aud Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors, illustrated by series Of "a designs
colored diagrams of numerous wood cuts, nth
two extra plates OF simultaneous contracts, by
George Barnard Price SIS.
Just received at -
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
June near 9th st.
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/ RT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., sculpt,

A RT Observation-Disclosures, Sculpture,
N and Painting, by James Jackson Jarves,
author of History of the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price 81 25
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engragings, by Samuel A Bard.
81 IS
The Heiress OF Haughton, or the Mothers
Secret, by the author of Aubrey Castle, Avon, &c.
Price 371 cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
July 81 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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May 81, 1855.

DIANOS, PIANOS!~-We have now I'm
IL store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly re-
nowned manufactures of Hallet, Davis 81 Co,
Boston; Bacon ~ Raven, New York; and Knabe.
Cache u Co. Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 10 $500.
In addition TO those in store, we have on exbi.
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition any Of
which W. will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos Strings, Music, &c,
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN f. ELLIS,
306 Penn avenue, near 10th street
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TO LOVERS OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE


TNHE Advertiser, q Erenchman aud grad
IL uate Of the Polytechnic School OF Paris, re-
spectfully Offers his services as a teacher of his
native tongue 10 Schools, Classes, and Private
Pupils of this city and vicinity. The system he
follows 10 facilitate the acquisition of the French
Language, uniles in due proportion theory and
practce by which are avoided the difficulties the
student often meets with IN pursuing one Of the
many theoretical grammars, not sufficiently show
ing the idiomahcal part of the language, or prac-
tical one in which the necessary grammatical
rules, il not entirely, al east far TOO much, are
neglected In following these theoretical gram
mars, the student must have experienced that
after having devoted long time to The mere me-
morizng Of sentences, he find himself in posses
sion of number OF set phrases, valuable il is
true, but from which, destitute of landmarks, the
slightest deviation must lead him into unknown
regions,
The advertiser feels confident in the assertion
that the pupil in adopting his method, may, with
little effort after course of jorty-eight lessons,
understand and speak the French, and find the as
sistance of teacher not necessary in the further
prosecution ofthe studies OF that language
Instruction in Pencil Drawing, Pastel Painting,
and Penmanship, can also he had from the adver
User.
References in success in teaching, etc., etc. will
be given.
Address vrcroR EvRARD, City Post Office, Wash
ingion May 22-tf
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CARD.
To tho Ladies' of Washington, Georgetotcn, ALea
dr,n 6r

HENRY wEIRMN'Siadies, misses, aud
III children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran IL
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses and children's French
gaiter walking shoes white and black satin CATERS
slippers, &c, made TO order by II. Werman, OF
Philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the lalest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as q slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
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.HHARLES klNGSLEI'S NEW WOkh.
" ThesVoyages and Adventures of Sir Amgas
Leigh, knight OF Burrough, in the county of De.
Won, in the reign of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by ChaxIes Kingsley, author of" Hypotin, Alton
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correciors OF the
press, and for the use of schools and academies,
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List of Abreviations, Hints on the Pre-
paration of Copy and on Proof Reading, Speci
mems of Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson; price
81.
Hewlt's Boys Adventures m the Wilds Of Aus
traa.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory Of the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, M. d.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide 10
inventors, and book of reference for judges law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by j. G.. Moore, price 81 rs.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
the Closet by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS Bookstore,
April IL near 9th street.
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HISTORY OFGREECE.-AH History d

A HISTORY OFGREECE.--AHi History of
IN Greece, from The earliest times TO the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History of Literature and Art. By VIM. Smith,
LII. d. editor of the Dictionaries Of Greek and
Roman Antiquities Biography and Mythology"
and Geography" With notes, and continuation
to the present time. BY c. G. FELTON,, LID,
Eliot Professor of Greek Literature in Harvard
University
The above work Is intended principally for schools
Of The higher classes Just received and for sale al
the Bookstore of R. FARNHAM, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street. Aug 81.
HISTORY FOR BOYS; or Annals OF
H the Nations of Modern Europe, by ]. G.
Edgar, al TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Bookstore near 9th st.
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vTvHE "MOUNTAIN HOUSE" al this well es-
u Iablished and popular Watering Place, will
be opened on the Goth OF June.
The ears from Baltimore arrive al Winchester
daily at "a O'Clock, p IN. Two lines of stages,
owned by different proprietors, aaordng travellers
the advantages OF active competition, leave Win
chester at 3, p. m, and arrive at Capon al 81 pm.
A train leaves Alexandria daily, at IT, a. m,
and arrives al Slrasburg, on the Manassas road,
al lii a. M. A fine stage line owned by the en-
terprising firm of Parish Il Co, leaves Strasburg
on the arrival Of the cars, aud reaches Capon al
Al Passengers leaving Baltimore at At a. m.
by The Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat at Alexandra, aid can breakfast on
the boat The connection with Baltimore by this
route is certain, and the trip pleasant and exped
tious.
Board per day So; Week, $l2; Month, $40;
Children and colored servants half price.
T. l.. BLACKMORE,
ne 7-tf THOMAS Is. p. INGRAM.
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NEW EDITION OF DICkENs,s Com

NEW EDITION OF DICkENs'S Conn
IN pictc Works.-The complete Works of
Charles Dickins, in five Volumes price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. Il. N. Souihworih paper ST,
bound 81 25s
The Pickwick Papers, complete, so cents.
Just published and Tor sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
May 30 Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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QUOTATIONs.-Aco COLLECTION

vNAMILIAN QUOTAIIONse-A COIIeCtiOh
liz of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dices Of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials of Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes price So
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esen
Cooke, author of Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets or Mormorsm Unveiled, with
illustrations; price 81.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR q MAURY'S Bookstore,
July II near 9th 81,
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Jew BOOKs.-The Heiress of Haug hi ON,
IN or the Mothers Secret. novel, by the au.
thor OF "Emily Wyndham," "Ravensclif,n &c.
Price 371 cents.
WAIkNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price ST. So.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price SIPS
Just received.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street.
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NEW LIVERY STABLE.

70 tHe "trV"s OF DeTKsrty sprfnRs.
TINE undersigned begs leave 10 inform his
il friends and the public generally, that he has
erected new and extensive Livery Stable, for
the accommodation Of those who may wish TO
keep their horses at the Springs during The APP
preaching season. The building contains about
40 stalls of extra width, and extensive Carriage
Sheds Its location is clean. dry, and airy, and
convenient to Colonel Strother's Hotel, with
which il is connected by arrangement. Expe-
rienced and reliable persons will be in attendance
and no expense viii be spared TO give every
satisfaction to the visiting public. The proprietor
will also keep for hire, several pleasure Carriages
and saddle horses. Having provided these nc
commodations, at considerable expense, the Pro-
pretor hopes that he will be literally patronixed
Terms 10 suit the times.
JAMES A. STORM.
BERKELEY SPRINGS,
Morgan County, Va, July 1, 1855.
July lS--tf
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TOURNAMENT AND FANCY BALL

Fauquier White sulphur Springs.
TIME Tournament will take place on Thurs
i day. the 30th Of August, and the Fancy Ball
on the evening Of the 3lst. Knights from a dis
lance are invited to enter the list with the sons Of
the Old Dominion.
On Wednesday, the Goth, there will be Stag
Chase, the venison 1.-TWO saddles) TO be eaten
the day of the tournament
Aug. 21-1w ALEX. BAKER.
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TOHN H. BUTHMANN. Importer and
u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, TO say
200 cases of Red and White Wine consisting of
Chateau Laitie, Chateau Margaux, Chateau,
Leoville, Margaux Medoc, ST. Julien, ST. Estephe,
Haul Sauternes &c.
25 hogsheads of Caret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
25 cases ST. Peray sparkling.
23 cases of Rhine Wines, some of il of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Moselle.-
N. B.-From Bordeaux small cask of extra
superior Cognac, $40 per gallon.
June Stiff
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LAW PARTNERSHIP

ID OBERT y. WALKER & LOUIS JANIN
LII have formed co-partnershp under the firm
Of" WALKER JANrN,n for the management and
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, and before the Court Of Claims, at
Washington city.
Address: Washington, ID. G.
May 10--3meod
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TTN rem CHS ENGLISH, PAST AND
IL Present.--Life of Seward, with selections.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURY'S
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- Usher of this large and popular family journa-
offers for the coming year QS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia wecklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. ALI who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated " Legends of the American Revo
lution,n published for fiity-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Immersion
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
thence WorthIngton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. 9. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvlle Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC.. etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year SO four copies one year S.; nine copies one
year. and one TO the getter up of the club, $40;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
OF the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.
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TNOR RENT, OR SALE-The Modern
JIG Four-siory BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near E, east side. The house is IN good
repair-dry cellars and to good tenant the rent
will be low. Possession given November lsi
Apply to
JAS. C. MCGUIRE,
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CHIRTSi Shirts!-A fine assortment OF
- Gentlemen's Dress Shirts OF superior quality,
Tor sale cheap by WALL 81 STEPHENS.
Dec 10 Pa. av., next door 10 Iron Hall
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"ORK, or Plenty to Do and Hours to
wv Do 1t, by M. M. Brewster, Isl and I'd series
rs cents
Gratitude, an Exposition OF he lo3d Psalm by
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton Bart, study for
young men
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE.
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MORNING GOwNs.-A large and nne
IXl assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
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DANCROFT,S NEW BOOK.-Literary
ID and Historical MiscelIanies octave volume.
Travels through the Chinese Empire, by M.
Hue with maps For sale by
TAYLOR IL MAURY,
Nav IT. Booksellers near 9th ST
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Contributions continue TO be made in Wash.
ington for the relief Of the sufferers by yellow
fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Our sister city,
Georgetown, is now responding TO the call OF
charity and thousand dollars have
already been contributed for that benevolent pur-
pose.
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TNHIS highly improved and fashionable WATER
Il ING PLACE has been thoroughly reftied for
the coming season, and will be opened on the 18th
OF June.
by the summer arrangement of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad, two trains leave Alexandria
daily for the Springs. The morning train, at "a
o'clock, connects with stages at Bealton Station,
nine miles from the Springs, by a good country
road. The evening train, al 81 p. m, connects
with stages at Warrenton, seven miles from the
Springs, by turnpike Time from Alexandra to
the Springs, four hours by either route. The train
leaving Gordonsville at III a. M. connects with
the Stage line al BeaIton. Passengers from Rich
mond and Stanton by this route, reach the Springs
to dinner.
Board per day So; Week, S12; Month, $40;
Children and colored servants half price.
~ALEXANDER BAKER,
June Tiff Late of WASHINGTON Civ
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Ladies' Fashions.--h appears that the old
style of hooped skirts for the ladies has been re-
vived in the North, and il is therefore reasonable
10 predict that the fashionable rig will soon be
exhibited on our streets. Some OF the editors In
that section Of the country are making merry over
the singular appearance Of the fair sex, thus ex-
panded but sure, the latter ought to be the better
Judges Of what viii "set them off" TO advantage
One of the uncharitable remarks is, that owing to
"ihe dressing which they have adopted, every lady
requires about ten square feet while standing, and
proportonate increase while walking" Fortu-
nately, our streets and avenues are wide, and
hence are conveniently adapted for promcnading
wiihou, fear of disarrangement by contact of the
distendng skirts. We presume that the ordinary
church pew will accommodate at least two ladies
thus appareled
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Flour-market.-The trade in Georgetown is
represented to be confined wholly to the retail
business. Flour held yesterday at IS 621 TO
IS S73. hundred barrels of extra superfne
was offered a, IS rs, but found no purchasers
According 10 the accounts by the last arrival from
Europe, ION Monday the nour-market in Eng
lang was dull, with decline of sixpence per
barrel. This is unfavorable to those who would
make the foreign standard the pretence Of main
tanning the present exorbtsnt price of the wheat
en- article. Spectators lament at the dropping
or downward tendencv,r but the millions rejoice
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
QUILTED BOTTOM and PATENT LEA
W 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 all the modern
styles. Great has been taken TO have
them made of the best material and workmanship
Purchasers will find II 10 their advantage 10 give
him call.
GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue
Adjoining Patterson's drugstore.
Dec (Newsl
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IA man Prnter.-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
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literary and Historical Miscellanies,
IL by George Bancroft.
A Journey through the Chinese Empire, by M.
Hue, author OF Recollectons OF Journey through
Tartary and Tibet.
History for Boys, or Annals Of the Nations OF
Modern Europe. r. FARNHAM.
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FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
VIRGINIA.

me- - THOMAS b. P. INGRAM.
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CTRAYED OK STOLEN from the Festi-
~ val, at Bladensburg, on the night Of Tuesday
last, DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, white in the forehead, and marked
on the back with saddle pinch; the said mare had
a saddle on. Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she can be found will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as a re-
ward. JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES B. CALVERT,
Rossburg. Prince Georges Co. MARYLAND