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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTON.--To

IN Claimants,-FRANCIS 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 TO pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confr.
nation by Congress Of grants and claims 10 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
haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, hafpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&c. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia. as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
crnment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
ices wi hch may require the aid Of agent or attor
ney. His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. f A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have bovn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
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No 333 Broadway. New York

kN-eA-N& w kA-4ksSxGS
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDIN THE COMBI-
In bination Of Music Dealers 70 keep up the
prices Of noA copyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal TO extend
to Mr.. WATERS the courtesies OF the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evil
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition to the Great Monopoly, and
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
OF his own publications 10 one Of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices OF Pianos
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000,
and 1926, interior Of good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and durable as those which
cost 5000. Pianos OF every variety OF style and
price, up to 81 1000, comprising those of Ten diff
ferent manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of T. GILBERT
q Cos. make Owners Of the Eolean Patiently
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $780, Melodeons from five different
manufactures, including the wel-known S. d. G
II. W. SMITHS MeIodeons, (tuned the equal tenn
perament) The Best Make In the United States.
Prices $i5, $50, $75, 500, Sis, S123 S135, $780,
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
TO Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended 10. Music sent to all parts of the coun-
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules Of prices of Mn
sical Instruments forwarded 10 any address free
OF charge. Feb 16-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

Com aplimcntary Card and Invitation to


the Public.
ssNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars
and when | have earned one thousand dollars
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
SO increase my business and capital in proper
tion." 1 will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
facturing as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, U. s. A., U. s. NJ, Tailor,
and Plnventeur des Nodes TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, to be tie present
sole proprietor OF the store GO feet front by los feet
WAY
hand, FOX--GEORGE p. FOX--has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vESTINGs,
CASEIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business on Importation and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing 10 nm over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. ID. 1654)
FQX-GEORGE p FOX-whle most thankful
to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &C., &C., and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberaty of
dealing, nor undersod by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, to employ meritorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want Of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1885, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost Of ell his goods,
combined with his owl gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the PRES
| ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-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, felow-citizens, representing one of
the links Of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
| and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
g.. United States Leader of Fashions,
- :..:..s Headquarters, No. 321 Broadscay,
g.. L. $. GEORGE p. FOX.
=. ...'.S Dec 19-
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

1t will be remembered that the old suspen.
sion bridge was hung BY cables passing over
wooden towers, and the whole affair was light
and apparently frail structure. This, however,
has stood all the blasts that rage through the
river gorge for eight or nine years, light as it
was. The present bridge is, however, much
heavier, and has every appearance Of stability
II does not vibrate to the foot fall it gives no
oscillation under beavily-loaded wagon, and
beneath railroad train the jar is no more per-
ceptible than upon any OF the strongest truss
bridges. We stood upon the bridge once when
the train passed and we rode over once, and
each time we're astonished at the frmness and
immobility ofthe structure.
In building the new bridge the old one was
used rs a platform. The wooden towers have
given place to solid stone towers, and the airy
old bridge to a firm smooth carriage way.
The immense cables, l04 inches in diameter.
formed Of wires, bound together by wrapping.
also Of wire, are deeply imbedded in the rock
on each shore, and securely fastened into great
anchor plates. They pass then to the tops of
the towers and fall away in inexpressble beau
tiful curves, and, rising again TO the tower on
the other shore, pass 10 their secure anchorage
in the solid rock, These cables are painted
white, and resemble in appearance white
birch log as it lies in the woods. From the
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
NHVER Spoons. siIyer Tea-sets. Fine

CULVER Spoons, Silver Tea-Sets, Fine
~ Gold Watches, Rich Sold Jewelry. Also, a
large assortment Of Spedacles of every quality
and variety OF other goods, which will sell at
the wholesale price, by the single article. Do not
fail TO call before making your selections, at
No. AIS Pennsylvania avenue,
Between Al and 9th streets
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
II. O. HOOD.
NJ B-Chronometers, Duplex, and other Fine
Watches, carefully repaired and warranted 10 give
satisfaction, by experienced workmen. Also, new
work made 10 order, and Jewelry repaired at
short notice, III. o. HOOD
Mar 22
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
nREMIUM BOoTs.-Gentlemen are re

DREMlUM BOOTS.-GentIemen are re-
il quested TO call al 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
IL Co, Philadelphia. Please call early, as they
will be returned in few days. | have a fine as
sortment Of Boots hand and for sale from the
same establishment; also, Of C. Benkert's and p
Conrad's make, of Philadelphia, as well as my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
lected stock OF Boots that has ever been in the
market. JOHN MILLS,
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel
March lS-3t
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

HOUSE WANTED.-The advertiser de-
IL sires TO engage small and convenient tene
ment OF SIX or seven rooms, located upon the north
side OF Pennsylvania avenue. Rent not to exceed
$22o good tenant and prompt payment.
Address d. Box l52, City Post Office.
March 17-3t*
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

LfOR LEASE.-The National Theatre I'm
IL the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
10 one Of the largest in the world, and vet syerv
meritorious attraction can FIJI II.
With the alterations and improvements con
establishment.
II suitable company could be selected. the
mon. "'eeT
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members:
.ne rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members OF the company, in the proportion OF
ther respective salaries. The Proprietor would
nave no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salarics
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode of action. The purpose 81
the Proprietor il TO secure the best talent b. .,nv
ing to il all the profits. Every letter recc, cd win
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name of anv
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
10 the Proprietor of the National Theatre. hor
242. Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

FINDER GARMENTS just received.-I
" have just opened full supply OF Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Elan.
nels, &c., which am now prepared TO dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gcnilcmens Furnishing Store,
Sop 30 Penn. avenue, near ~ st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

A SNAKE BREAKING Mans RIBs-DANGER
OF PLAYING WITH REPTILEs.-A most heart
rending transaction occurred at Madison, Indi-
ana, on Tuesday last, to a gentleman named
Mcdonald. He was admiring beautiful col
lection Of every description Of reptiles on ex.
hibition there. He foolishly attempted to
handle a large snake, when said snake coiled
around his body, and, with his entire strength
succeeded in breaking three Of Mr.. McDonald's
ribs.-LouisciHe (Ky.) Democrat, March Is.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
READY MADE CLOTHING

IA is advanced, we have determined to sell off
the remaining portion of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Coats !;
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 present variety to be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL & STEPHENS,
322 Pa avenue, next TO Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MelOdeons for Cash.

HORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer 1893 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from,
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; al
fording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 Ia
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu
sic and schedule Of factory prices of Pianos Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

N this city, will be rc-opened for the re-
i ception of guests on the 2Th Of this month
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the 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 tho 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 10 any in the country. The
subscriber therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter can do 80
at any time after the 2oth by calling at the Hotel
E. d. WILLARD.
Washington city, November ID, 1854.
Nov 16-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

~ OIu FUUse py tne hIVeT.
Mr Rutherford's Children second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M d.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent: or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Oryille
Horwitx.
River, by Henry H. Schoolcraft
Danas Mnreaogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from largo arrival OF
new books at TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
Decs y Bookstore, near 9th sf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO
BOUNTY LAND,

Under the Act Of Congress, March Sd, 1856.
uAVlNG prepared supply of blank forms sui
IL table for every description applications for
land warrants, the subscriber prepared TO furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms (and instructions 10 the required evil
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the act of Congress, March Sd, 1856"
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army or navy while engaged in any OF the
wars of this country, f dead, their widows or mi
nor children,) are entitled 100 acres Of land or
the proportion, if they have received less than
that amount under any previous act.
Claims of all descriptions prosecuted before any
the Departments Of the General Government
l5>Agents at distance will find il greatly to
their advantage TO correspond with the under
signed. e. WAITE
Mar 1S. 3S2 Eighth Street, Washington
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
cORO REWARD.-The "Union Bin

WCRn KEWARD.-The g Union Bin
RScO dery," in MAYORS Building, corner Z
and i3a streets, was last night burglariously en-
tered, and large amount oil properly 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., 1855-03-23
JEWELRY. sIIVER

MATCHES, yEwELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-In
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Peruons would do well to examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most fas onable
and best selected ever offered to our customers.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb 1G-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

M RS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel.
1M The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Teggs Dictionary Of Chronology
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

On Wednesday afternoon, the l4th instant
the new suspension bridge at Niagara Falls
was crossed by locomotive and train of cars.
The directors of the Bridge Company, several
directors and officers Of the New York Central
and Great Western railroads, and many others
were present and participated in the brief ex-
cursion ride. The locomotive Milo, weighing
thirty.two tons, and three open freight cars,
crowded with men, made two trips each way.
The Niagara Falls international Bridge Com
pany exists by virtue of charters given it by
the Canadian Parliament and the New York
Legislature. The first wire suspension bridge
was finished in l848, and was built by Charles
Ellet. 1t was light and airy structure, a
mere spider.web, compared with the present
substantial railroad bridge. The first one cost
less than $4,000. For several years it an.
swered every purpose and formed the common
highway between New Y FORK and the Provinces.
The tolls Of the bridge constantly increased,
and last year amounted TO over $4,000. The
stock was the best in the country. and was not
to be had at any price. The completion and
opening Of the Great Western Railroad to the
Falls rendered necessary a new suspension
bridge for railroad purposes. New stock was
issued, and the bridge, under the control Of
John A. Roebling, as engineer and architect,
is now nearly finished, at cost of about
$500,000.
1t is entirely impossible by words, without
diagrams, to convey very correct idea Of the
suspension bridge but we will give few Of
the figures relating to it, and attempt brief
general description !.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

LNOR THE SPRING TR ADE, Cents Ho-
IL siery and der-Garments.--ST
Browns Hotel, 10 now opening a fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershrts and Drawers. Also,
large assortment of silk and cotton HalHose.
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3uf Sales Room, Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPES taken al
i STEWARTS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave.
nue., over Calls Jewelry Store
Pictures in best qualify of cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invethe public to call and judge for them
selves. March I7-dlmo
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

- HlRTS MADE TO OORDER.-STEVENS
~ Browns Hotel, is prepared to make Shirts 10
measure, and warrants them in all cases to ft
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7-3tf Salesroom, Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

NEW NOVEL, by the author of .Mary
IN Barton.'-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 $. c. Abbott. Price 81.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March 3 Bookstore near 9th 81,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

"ANTED--A Situation NJ Teacher Of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, if desired. All OF which win
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec o--tf Pitts6eld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

xTRA Heayy-plated Tea Sets, AIbata
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.--M. w. Cali IL Bro.
have just received beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Gard Trays, &c.
The above are Of the very best quality and nm
usually low.
M. W. GAIT e. BRO.
Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
Dec. 15-3t
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
y Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pcnnsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
anda-Half and Sixth streets, has received his ful
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham,
payne, in quarts-and Pints, different brands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF II
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from 50 so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
key Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigar.
Dec 20-2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
PROPERTY AGENCY.
CHAS. p. WANNAI,I,-

TOIN AND
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. 81 9th ST., Washington, d C
The Collection of House Rents and other Ac
counts promptly attended to-
REFERENCES:
JOHN w. MAURY, s. Bacon az Co.
MURRAY & SEMMEs, CLAeErT, NEWTON 81 Co
VIM M. SHUsTER & Co. j. & G.. s. GIDEON.
Nov lS-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

ssTTNHE BLUE BOOK,--OMcial Regis
Il ter Of the United States. giving The
names Of all Oficeholders under the Government
with their Salaries, Location, and time of appoint
ment. a few copies Of the last edition stilI for
sale in Washington by
TAYLOR &c MAURY.
Booksellers, near Ninth street.
Price $3 So Sent, postage free, TO any mar, al
ihe United States excepting the Pacific coast.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
WAsHINGTON IRvING,s NEW
XX Wnrk WalGeEfla R1,o IL

"AsHINGTON IRVINC,s NEW
w Work, Wolfer's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainsce.
Full Proof Of the Ministry SEQUEL 10 the Bov
who was trained up TO be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Lille, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases
with portraits and other illustrations.
Kutz, ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Feb 10 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

TAYLOR d MAURY have the honor to
Il announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. Ia addition to their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and vsriety) 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 papier mache and rosewood.
Gard Baskets, 1nkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaics.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for combination Of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable 10 the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING.-Membcrs
LII Of Congress wishing to provide themselves
with Superior Garments for the Winter, will RnS
an elegant assortment at
WALL & STEPHENS.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

M RS. T.. r.. ALEXANDER can accom-
lvl modate few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on street, between 9th
and Hh, No. 500. The House 10 situated q short
distance from the Patent Ofsce and other Depart.
ments Nov loft
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23
BROWN AND SHOOK,

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING nrR-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for "Kerrs" .SRmmerdeann Old Rye.
and p. Hangers "Old Rye Whisky. Preminps
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders filed
Feb 20--3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-23

" AL ENTIN Es, vALENTINEs.A
large assortment just received and for sale
~ w. G, ,zANTZINGER, s.