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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
SIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS The Mchi.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tisn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich.
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al 9
o'clock p. m every day, (except Sundays,) and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting to take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting al Chicago with ine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with l-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Iueis Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ulsr line OF steamers for all points above and be-
ow making the cheapest and most direct route to
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota and tho Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
of the Mississippi Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours; TO ST. Louis, 56 hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, oil the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lists
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. 1893
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNT0N, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
MisffIIaHE1ns.
ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned

ENERAL AGENCY.--Thc undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bnsi
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.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tho Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at Lss.
James H. Caustn, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Too "a
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mo AILWHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. MY omclal
bond. with ample security, was given a. June
court, 18th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands OF an officer or agent. VIII
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and if justified, will attend TO the coec
tons of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer TO 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 authentl-
Gated before sent TO me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent as may be
requested; if. as officer charge legal fee only
and which il the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
nav me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent 12-lm
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The Only Railroad Route from. the Lo'0sr
TIME vao,, ~ oM1oAe1 ne Ads osIY % Hounsl
-K- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. M, anc
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (oniy 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 2, a. M. take the cars al Aton al
10, 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, D. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at 8 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 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river al and above Pekin
The trains of the g. and NJ railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona 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.
ns~ 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, St. Louis.
VA TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ale 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.
F. KEATING Supt C. & M. r. r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
~ W. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. such as Cloths,
Cassirneres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared to have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock Of Clothing,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work SOLD
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point OF prices
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
Who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum Of. $50
Dress and Frock Goats, from. .....Sl0 70 $20
Over-coats of different Styles from. $l2 to SO
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.o.. SO 5ot sly
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. ........S2 % 10 Slo
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 artices-such gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

WAGnlNUlUN CbM1- w EE n III ~ ~ ",
Devoted TO City Affairs, Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
TIME Ninth Volume OF this Paper being
about TO 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
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support Of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were in yolved in the late municipal cleo
ton and which il is his liked purpose to maintain,
so long rs he is connected with this or any other
public journal On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 date. Suffice il to 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, TO
maintain the constitutional rights OF every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptve and
exclusive basis What he intends 10 do in this
respect may 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-
quatc encouragement.
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card Gf paid in
advance or within one month from date
of subscription).. ...................... | 90
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date OF subscrip.
ton. .,..'.,..',.....,..'' w
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year
No paper discontinued until all srrearsges are
paid, except at the option Of the editor
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
Aug 20&
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor s. Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next TO
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
Heterogeneous have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants OF those
who will favor us with call, we hope to merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR & Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 9o-lw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
DHE SONS OF THE sIREs, A HIS

tory of.the Rise, Progress. and Destiny Of
the American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, TO which 10
added a Review Of the Letter Of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Anne
Iican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con.
tanned in an Address delivered by John III. b
Latrobe, of Maryland, before the Historical So.
cieiy of Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854.
Mirana Elliot, or the Voice Of the Spirit, by g.
M. H
Autobiography Of Charles Caldwell, M. d.. with
a Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and llth street.
Feb l6
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
T,AYLoR !. MAuRY have che honor I

TAYLOR d MAURY have the honor 10
j. announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (which has always been Characterised BY
elegance and variety,j they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks. in paper mache and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases. Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment ofnovsltiss
remarkable for q combination Of the useful with
the Ornamental At prices suitable TO the artisan or
monaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

STONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry or the late Timothy
ONeale any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on H, between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
s.CARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor

IN. fits Building, 4a street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens Of Was shington, George
town, and Alexandria that he keeps always on
hand choice selection OF the best and most popu
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestngs,
together with a good supply of the best Trim
mngs, and will make to order Garments in the most
elegan, manner, (plan or fancy,) to please the
tastes OF all who may favor him with call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eoim
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

TTNDER GARMENTS just received.-I
u have just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
ambswool. Scotch do, Shaker and Canton Flan-
nels, &C., which lam now prepared TO dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentemen's Furnishing Store,
Scr 20 Penn. avenue, near ~ 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
MtsffIIa
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yUyHIS REAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

YNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose is now
open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
The Mausoeum 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 of the incorporators is one Of equality
n regard to 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
ngton, applications will be punctually attended 70
AT the pr pt Office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on enle9ing the Cemetery.
Visiiers are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. ,,
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug @7-Sm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
PIANOS, Great Bargains !

SPLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargains -
~ The subscriber has just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames seven octaves which, for richness Of tone
and finish, will compare most favoraby with any
other instruments for sale in this District. Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per-
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends TO
put them at such low price as to place them
within the reach of every family of moderate
means.
Persons wishing TO purchase a superior and
really reliable Piano Of warranted durability are
respectfully invited to give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
Of on accommodating terms, either for cash
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given
As there is q growing demand for this particu-
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may ie expected.
w. @. ZANTZINGER.
Nov 12--6fd
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
il others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Bruxhes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &C., &c.
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
0. 8. WHIT LESEY,
7th street,
Opposite selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar lo (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

HARPER,S MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent numbc%, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SHrLLINoToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lcse's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Godeys Lady's Book, Grahams Magazine, and
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
ITO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS Oh
i tho Ho,axe Of Renreae nj n fixes.- A ntle

THO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
i the House OF Representatives.-Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 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 adj
iournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to P. B. T., at Mrs Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2-f
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

GOsHE N BUTTER AND BUCK.
" WHEAT.-Now landing
22 kegs Chemung county Butter, very fine.
l3 do. Delaware county do. very good.
Platt Mills extra Buckwheat, in barrels, half
barrels boxes, and bags.
Also, Pennsylvania Buckwheat. in bags,
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market
Dec 1-1wif (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

II AND FOR SALE.--The Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty acres Of land, being part fhis
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
piece of land, and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for a market garden.
Apply 10 the undersigned, or TO his overseer on
the farm
WILLIAM p. SCOTT,
Sent Tiff On II between 10th and Goth SITS
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
4 RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
~ and other Ronks-Odds and Ends from an

~ and other Books.-Udds and Ends TON an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M u.
Pippins and Pies by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, % Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Litera-
ture. by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenott.
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and. ~
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management by /" Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared Tor the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will: translated the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d.. ofthe United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale al, TAYOR & MAURY'S
Ian "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

NEW YORK, May 2, IsS3.--Thc UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No "a
William street, merchants Exchangc) 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.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL y. HART
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
MistfIIank0Ms.
sHIRrs. sHIRTs.. SHIRTS u.

SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIKTSW
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
VI tied, being wholly manufactured by our artis-
ans and seamstresses, on the premises OF the pro-
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite tho United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members Of Congress and large num-
Der Of our citizens induces the advertiser TO in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them TO
give him call, feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent scamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee for the excelency and durability of the work
A splendid assortment Of Shirts, Collars, Bo
soms, Cravats, Handkerchiefs,- -SnsPenders, &c.,
constantly on hand.
VIM. H. FAULKNER,
S. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov c-eoly. (m) opposite u. s. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M w.
In GAIT & BRO. will open this day magni6
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention ofpurchssers.
M w. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn. ev, betw. 9th and 10th ct
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curi0sitios
IN in Arts and Manufactures.-Price so cents.
Gays Fables, profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, by r. Bakey.
just imported from England by
TAYLOR e. MAURY,
Oct is Bookstore near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
T. ID. Winter,
~

Thomas Brown, II. ~. nter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
TINHE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
to prosecute claims Of every description be.
fore Congress and the different departments Of the
government.
Office on l4th street, opposite Willard's Hotel
Sen 2o-tf BROWN & WINTER.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
Inspector U. 8. Navy Yard, Gosport,
,pY,or os THE N. Y. AND LrvERpooL U. 8.

OFPIcK OF THE N. Y AND LIVERPOOL U. 8.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. jan 81, 1854.
The steamers Of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
I'm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20

THE YOUNG HUSBAND, by Mrs. Grey,
author Of the Gamblers Wife and the Bosom
Friend.
Later Years, by the author Of the Old House by
the River and the Owl Greek Letters. just re
cevedby H. FARNHAM
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-20
VXTORK, or Plenty to DO and Hours to
wv Do II, by M M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series

IS cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition ofthe 103d Psalm, by
Rev. John Stevenson, IS cents.
Sir Thomas Fowe Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror of Maidenhood, by 7
Binney, SO cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Amicus, en-.
cravings, 55 cents.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE.