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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

Inquests.--Since the ninth instant, six coro-
ner's inquests have been held in this city two
over the bodies of persons who committed suicide
The latter ofthese two refers 10 young man,
named McCralty, who, about year ago, married
interesting young lady. Whilst under the in
auence of intemperance, he told his wife that he
had concluded TO put an end TO his existence.
She Immediately left the house in pursuit of as
sistance. During her absence he took down his
gun, deliberately removed his boot then placed
the muzzle against his breast, and pulled the
trigger with his toe. The entire load passing into
his heart, caused instant death.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

GfLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator as cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, il ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by q. ID. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years. and since lis introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, to
whom reference can be made at any time TO 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 II was originally made for horses, for the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 aninvaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either Tor
man or beast. May %
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

lay such restrictions upon them as amount to
denial of justice, and to q denial Of repre-
sentation, is manifestly wrong siace we all
the time tax them and require them to fight our
battles. 81, ~,
This Know-nothing party (properly named)
is reversing our revolutionary antecedents. II
requires taxation all the time, recruits all the
time, and yet allows no representation at all.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
T1O SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House OF Representatives.--Ag 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 to do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journmeni of the present session OF Congress-, he
is perfectly Indifferent TO the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO r. b. t. at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of ~ street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
washington National Monument lear

washington National Monument.-Welea learn
that the old board of managers Of the Monument
Society are preparing an address TO the public,
setting forth, a, length the which they have
pursued relative TO the conflict Of jurisdiction
which exists between them and the new board.
Meanwhile, the latter making arrangements
for resumption Of mechanical operations on the
building; their officers now being in possession OF
the premises.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

We learn that George Fitzhugh, esq, OF Port
Royal, Virginia, the author of Sociology for
the South" win deliver lecture in New Ha-
ven, on next Wednesday night on the subject
"Free Society, Failure" Wendell Phillips
will deliver lecture at the same place, the
following night, on slavery.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

ATIsR YEARS, by the Author OF :. the
IL Old House by The RIVER
Mr.. Rutherfords Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. Nj.
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
The French, by Edmund c. Evans M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World by Oryille
Horwiiz.
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry h. Schoolcraft
Danas Mnreaogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from large arrival OF
new books at TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Dec y Bookstore, near 9th ST
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

Dey- The Kentucky Democratic State Con
vention met at Frankfort on the 10Th instant,
and nominated Beverley l.. Clark for Governor,
and Boyah Magoffn for Lieutenant Governor
Resolutions, strongly ydenunciatory ofthe Know
nothings, were passed.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

M ODERN LANGUACEs.-D. T.. Groux,
1Nl native of France, teacher Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classi6-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsyvania avenue, south side, between 9Th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place
Sep 2i--dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
CLOTHING.
A Comp pIimentary Card and Invitation 10
the Public.


the Public.
ssXXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, / will trade one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion.n | will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes. but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penscs and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my ncome and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. s. NJ, Tailor,
and rInventeur des Nodes 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, 10 be tie present
sole proprietor of the store rs feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
WAY.
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CAssIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money AT any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. ID. 1S54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloonsr
Cloths Cassimeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality OF
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, TO employ "A meritorious
laborng class Of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want Of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until lhe beginning Of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment free of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, TO his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizng wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers ofthe Army
and Navy Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
cnt imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants TO employ their felow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
FIVE. | am, fellow-ctizens, representing one Of
the links Of Commerce. yours truly ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
g United States Leadsv Of Fashions,
:. ...a9... SOM Headgnarfers, No 32i Broad,cay,
s. L.s:S GEORGE p. FOX.
Deol
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

DREMIUM BOOTS.--Gentlemcn are re-
j questcd to call at my store, Browns Hotel,
and examine the fine case Of BOOTS that was
awarded the highest premium at the Metropolitan
Mechanics Institute, manufactured by Godfrey
S Co, Philadelphia. Please call early, as they
will be returned in few. days. have fine as
sortment Of Boots on hand and for sale from the
same establishment; also, of G. Benkerts and p.
Conrad's make, OF Philadelphia, as well as my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
lecied stock of Boots that has ever been in the
market JOHN MILLS,
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel.
March lS-3t
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FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25, 1855
In Pursuance OF the provisions of the act
i entitled An act to provide for executing the
public printing" &c, approved August 26, 1852,
sealed proposals will be received at this office in
the Capitol, until "Wednesday, the 2slh day Of
March next, at IL o'clock, m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions of writing
paper, to wit
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
SHIRTS sHIRTsn sHIRTsn

wv shrl Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members OF Congress,
and strangers, that by leaving their at his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made Of
the best material and warranted to fit in all GASES
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
This city, induces the advertiser TO invite those
gentleman who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority.
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and Al streets, south side.
p S--A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30-eodlm Union and Star.l
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

HOUSE WANTED.-The advertiser de-
Ill sires TO engage small and convenient tene-
ment Of six seven rooms, located upon the north
side OF Pennsylvania avenue. Rent not to exceed
&225 A good tenant and prompt payment.
Address u, Box l52 City Post Office.
March l7--3t*
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
READY MADE CLOTHING
II REnyJCEn pRICESAs the q

IA is advanced we have determined TO sell oil
the remaining portion of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats ;
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants Velvet, Silk.
Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find our present variety TO be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL IL STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next 10 Iron Hal.
Feb "a
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORK

TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS
Il and Spoons, &c.-Just received large as
sortment of superior Table Cutlery of every va
riety.
Also, every style of the finest quality Alba,a
Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors,
&c, which will be found the best substitute for
real silver ever discovered.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
32i Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

NEW NOVEL, by the author of Mary
IN Bsrton..-North and South, by the author
OF Crawford the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
374 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John 8 G. Abbott. Price 81.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
March 3 Bookstore, near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
1 INTERESTING NEws.--We have just

n INTERESTING NEWS.--We have Just
IL received a large assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
ladies' Caters from ST. TO So.
Misses Boots of every kind, in proportion.
OF Childrens Shoes we have every color and
style, from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find a
good assortment of shoes Tor children We can
answer all such querists to their satisfaction if
they give call
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot or 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 are determined 10 sell.
S. c. MILLS a. CO.,
Mar l-3t No. 4S6 Seventh ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREoTYPES taken at
IL STEWART'S Gallery, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., over Galt's JeweLy Store.
Pictures in best quality OF cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite the public to call and Judge for them
selves. March 17-dimo
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
MRS. A. M. MADDOXS
HOIJSE. No. 4aT T.

ID between 9th and 7lh streets, near the corner
OF 7lh street, Washington, ID. c., is prepared TO
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk of the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or withou
Rooms Dec S-eotf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

WANTED.-A Respectable White .Wo-
w man, American or English, who can come
well recommended as Seamstress, and is will.
iag and capable Of taking care Of Children. AppIv
al THIS olhce, Mar 9-d6t
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
TAKE NOTICE,

I HAVE now ON hand a large assortment
II OF every description Of Spectacles, from the
lowest price to the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manufac-
turing, and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions, therefore with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve the sight Of all
who need.
Call al AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of the
arge Spread Eagle A. Q. HOOD.
Feb lOIgsn.l
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
FRENCH GENTLEMAN. with . fin.

IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and, possessing the best references wishes 10
find, IN private family, a situation as a teacher
ri French, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting. As mis- knowledge of the English is i'm
perfect he would be satisfied at first, with small
compensation. Apply at this Office, by cores
pondence or otherwise. JAN 49,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

st. Patrick's Day was permitted 10 pass
without public celebration, in this city, by the
sons Of the Emerald Isle
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
COCO REwARD.-The "Union Bin

DNCO dery,"i in MAYORS Building, corner E
and l31 streets, was last night burglariously en-.
tered, and large amount OF property destroyed
and stolen, and attempts made 10 fire the build
ing.
The above reward will be paid at the clerks
Office of the "Union,' on the arrest and conviction
OF the burglar, thief and incendiary.
March l7-2t
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

MILES REGISTER', for g American
IN State Papers."-A complete set Of Niles
Register, 76 volumes, or any other books, will
be given in exchange for the american State
Papers" and American Archives" or they will
be purchased at a liberal price.
TAYLOR e. MAURY,
FEB IA Near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

Il tHS CVy, VIII DC re-Opehed Tor the re-
Il cepton OF guests on the 27ih of this month
The removal al the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear ofthe building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the
convenience and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best style, 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
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 the Hotel
E D. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov left
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
Book. of the House OF Representative,

Books OF the House of Representatives.
LIBRARY OF THE HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
A LARGE number Of books belonging 10 the
IA Library of the House OF Representatives
have been drawn by members and by their orders,
and stand charged TO their accounts on the books
OF this Office. II is important for the preservation
OF the files that they should be returned before the
close of the session.
MATTHIAS MARTIN,
Librarian ofthe House of Representatives.
Feb 2i--d2w
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

s@- We present, in another column, a bi-
ographical sketch of the late Gear Of Russia,
whose sudden death has produced SO profound
an impression throughout all Christendom. We
extract this sketch from the columns Of the
New York Herald.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
r Aw Observation-Disclosures Cour

i AW partnerships Court
IL ofthe United dStaies.-ROBERTJ ]. WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed a copartnership
under the name of " WALKER & JAniY,n 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.
Jan l9-eo3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

Criminal Court.-On Friday, man, named
Patrick Mcdonald was tried on the charge Of ar
son--setting fire TO barn on the grounds OF the
Military Asylum-during the month of October
last. The flames were, however, discovered be-
fore much damage had ensued. An attempt too,
was made to destroy the carriage Of Major Smith
some one having filed it with hay, and applied
the match to the combustible material.
1t appeared from the testimony that the accused
was an old soldier, and had been dismissed from
the institution the day preceding the incendarism,
on account OF bad conduct.
A number Of witnesses were examined but the
jury rendered a verdict of not guilty.
Mr.. Carrington prosecuted, and Mr.. Radcliffe
defended the prisoner.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
March 17-1aw2m

CHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEVENS
~ Browns Hotel, is prepared TO make Shirts 10
measure and warrants them in all cases TO fit.
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENSS
Dec 7-3lif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

CULTIVATION WA. .NrED. young
- Frenchman, who co. ues well roc ommended
as waiter in hotel or ia mily, or Vas q do Cham
bre. Apply at this office.
Mar Is
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(OGioe on r Street near Foayscenth Sfreet)
TO CLAIMAN'
Ihe ships comprising this line are:
The Atlantic. Captain West.
The Pacific $3.50. Captain Nye.
t..- n n

TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS T.. MEIERE,
Late Of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
to all business entrusted TO him, and will give
special attention 10 the prosecution of claims for
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C.
REFERENCES.
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. h. T. Westbrook, House of Reps.
Hon. IT. b. Florence, House Of Reps.
Hon. I. d. Disney, House of Reps.
Jonah d. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, esq, Washington.
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner OF the Gen
ersl Land Office.
All communications must be prepaid and di
rected as above. OCT
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18


|ENERAL Notions OF Chemis try, by j.
N p, louze and f. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund c. Exams, M. d.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Mis-, cellaneous
Poems by Charles Leland Porter, A. M
Brushwood picked up on the Con lnent, or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz H. FAhN HAM
NORTH AND SOUTH, by the a,llhor Of
IN MARY Barton" "The Moorland Cottage"
"Crawford," &c. 37a cents
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John S. G. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by r. FARNHAM.
March 3
TOR RENT, OR SALE-The Modern
IL Four-story 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 lst.
Apply TO
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
Oct 29-tf , Auctioneer
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

VISITING C CARDS Printed at Short
Y Notice, and Plates beautifully engraved in
every style. w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7-3taw4wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

Death by Suffocation.-While two laborers
were digging clay, for Mr. Samuel Rowe, in the
neghborhood of North Capitol street and Della
ware avenue, on Friday afternoon. one Of them
gave warning to the other TO get out of the way,
as the bank was falling, imagining himself TO be
secure. He was deceived; the earth fell upon
him, burying him in an upright posture. His
companion escaped Efforts were at once made
for his extrication but his body not recovered
until life was extinct. 1t is probable that he was
Immediately sufocated: The deceased was an
Irshman, with no relatives in the country.
The coroner's jury rendered verdict according
to the facts.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
Eotal anO ptrsonal.

Poisoning.-On Friday, Della Hazel, together
with two other women and boy and girl, were
arrested by John Davis, the chief of police, and
officers A. K. Allen aud ]. F. Wollard, on the
charge Of having poisoned Mrs. Classy Williams
and four other inmates of her house.
The parties live on Canal street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets, next-door neighbors and,
as il appeared during the examination before Jus.
tice Morsell, were not on friendly terms.
To crafty malice, piece of beef hanging un-
der cover, in Mrs. Williams's yard, was privately
sprinkled with arsenic, or some similar substance.
part of the steak was eaten by the family on
Friday morning, and all Of them were seized with
symptoms Of poison. They were aiterward re-
heved by emeiics. One of the number, however,
as we learn, is still considered TO be in critical
condition.
The accused parties have been committed to
Jail, TO await further examination
II has been ascertaned that the small boy in
Mrs. Hazels family, accompanied by woman,
procured six and quarter cents worth Of arsenic
at Caan's drug store; in fact, officer Allen, while
passing by that establishment, happened 10 see
them there, several days ago, making the pur-
chase.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18

Live Know nothing. - On Friday, the
Auxiliary Guard arrested son OF the Emerald
Isle, who, on being asked what NE was, whispered
10 the Captain that he was ga Kaownothing z
Perhaps he thought that such an admission would
excite sympathy in his behalf from the police
forces, whose procliyites, we suspect, are strong
But the poor, intox icated fellow failed in his OBJ
ject He was placed in a comfortable cell, either
10 be reserved for examination concerning his
petty offence against the corporation laws. OF
Gagged as curiosity, he being, perhaps, the only
man who has, hereabouts, acknowledged himself
TO be ga Know-nothingm 5000 M
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-18
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VEsTINGs,


and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, Importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price loss, owing to an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a ID. 1S54)