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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

All these papers to be made Of the best mate
ras, and finished in the best manner and free from
adulteration. A contract will be entered into for
supplying the quantities stated, at such times as
the public service may require; but the privilege
is reserved of ordering greater quantity Of either
kind, should greater quantity be requrcd at such
times and in such quantities as may be deemed
necessary 4 a
Samples Of each kind OF paper must accompany
each bid, and all proposals. and samples must be
transmitted to this Office free of postage or other
expense. Ho
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making il, and must specify the price per
pound and the consequent price per ream (and
but one price, Of each description f.papcr. n
All the paper must be delivered at such place or
places may be designated, in good order, free OF
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
urement of tho Superintendent and be in all re
spects satisfactory. fs
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at
this Office to persons applying for them and none
will be taken into consideration unless substanti
ally agreeing herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, will berequired;
and the supplying of an inferior article, or failure
TO supply the quantity required at any time, will
be considered violation of the contract. t'
Each bidder is requiled 10 furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence Of his ability to exc
cute it, and any proposals unaccompanied with
such evidence will be rejected.
Proposals will be addressed to the "Supern-
tendent OF the Public Printing, Capitol Of the Uni.
ted States, Washington and endorsed, Propo-
sails for Supplying Paper"
Superintendent Of Public Printing.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

The Boston Post sayss "Returns from 204
towns, upon careful revision of tables, pre-
sent the following RESULTS Metcalf, X n, 80, COS;
Baker, Dem, 26,7l7; Bell, Whig, 3,452; Fow-
Ter, Abolition, 1,265. Metcalfs majority, LII.
The towns to be heard from gave last year
Baker SGT, all others ia. They viii probably
reduce Metcalfs majority to about 700. The
entire council, Eve in number, have been elected
by the Knownothings, Whigs and Freesoilers,
who supported the saps candidates. The coa-
lition have also carried ten of the twelve sena-
tors, a Democrat being elected in No. IL, and
no choice in No. s, which the opposition could
not wholly unite upon. The house stands
Democrats 70, opposition 22l. The towns TO
be heard from will probably return six Demo
Gratis and ive opposition. Democratic county
officers have chosen in Coos, and probably Car
roll and Belnsp, but it is very close and doubt
full The other seven counties probably coali-
tion.n at
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

CCOTTyS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journa
ofsrs for the coming year 1850 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unatiemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekiies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of orig
nal romspcss by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo
lution,' published for fffy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
tons. The first of a series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights of the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Answorth, is about to be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc., is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthlngton and hsr Grandmother, etc,
will continue q splendid domestic noyellette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. C. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
iections from Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvle 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 50 TWO copiss one
year So four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up OF the club $40 I;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
Of the club, $40. aE
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
t. No. III Chestnut s,, Philadelphia
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
EOEACE wATMRa
No 333 RrOadwav. New York.


OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
IN bnalion Of Muaic Dealers 70 keep up the
prices of nor, copyright music against the interests
Of Native Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
TO Mr.. WATERS the courtesies Of the trade, hs il
making immense sales--having abundant evi,
dence that he has public. counienance and sup,
port in his opposition 70 the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts 10 aid Native Talent, and adopt ths
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 aiso
made Great Reduction in the Prices Of Piaaos,
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of al kinds.
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000,
and 1925, interior of as good quality, and nstru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos Of every variety Of style and
price, up TO 81 900, comprising those of Ten diff
fersnt manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of 7. G,lsERr
& Co.'S make Owners Of the Eolean Patent.l
Secondhand Pianos al great bargains. Prces
from $40 to $780, Mclodeons from Eve different
manu- factories, including the well-known S. D. e.
H. w. SMITH's Meodeons, (tuned the equal tenn.
Prices $45 500, S75, $l00, Sll5 SIPS, Sl35, $50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' S2OO Each
Piano and Mcladeon guaranteed. The best terms
10 the trade, schools, &c l2a per cent. discount
10 Clergymeu and Churches, All orders promptly
attended 10. Music sert 10 all parts Of the coun-
try, post paid, at the reduced rates General and
select Catalogues and Schedules Of prices Of Mu-
scal Instruments forwarded to any address free
Of charge. }satA &8E Feb l6-d3m
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TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO
E BOUNTY LAND,
Under the Act of Congress, March 3D., 1855.

Under the Act Of Congress, March 3D., 1855.
HAvING prepared a supply Of blank forms sui
III table for every description Of applications for
land warrants the subscriber is prepared 10 furnish
per mail, or otherwise, with the neces-
sary forms (and instructions TO the required evil
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the " act of Congress, March Sd, 1855"
All persons having served in any capacity in
Ihs army or navy while engaged in any of the
wars of this country, (f dead, their widows mi
nor chidren) are entitled TO l60 acres OF land or
the proportion, il they have received less than
that amount under any previous act.
Claims Of all descriptions prosecuted before any
OF the Departments Of the General Government.
NS-Agents at distance will find II greatly 10
their advantage to correspond with the under
signed. m M44 f. WAITE,
Mar Is. 3S2 Eighth Street, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

Dr Sick Headache Remedy.-A RENE dy for
the sick headache, which has been recentlyo fsred
'tothe public is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by ma any
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af-
Aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. Dr.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his "rem-
edy" is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large praclics. He is a.physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed has attractedhe attention
of all sufferers from headache who have heard of IT,
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives and that will
prove to be great benefit 10 all who may give il
a trial Lynn Meas, December %, 1858.
For sale in Washington by 2. d. GILMAN, and
bv all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

Man, in whatever condition found, has
sense of religion. In the highest state of civil
lization, or the lowest depths of barbarism, he
is still a religious being. If the much quoted
philosopher, who described man as an animal
who cooks his own food" had described him
- being NTH a sense cfreligion, the descrip-
ton would have been more accurate. But to
turn from serious to light things. -sssk3
The Egyptians worshipped the ichneumon,
besides an in6nity of other untold deities. In
one place the crocodile, in another place the
monkey is the deity. But politicians as well
- people have their divinities and their pecu-
liar ceremonies. We have party at this
time, in this country--this free country--in
which men have not been wont to meet in
secret and speak in whispers, that has its Pc
culiar ceremonies. It's ritual is an incompre-
hensible jargon, its ceremonies are lit reports
may be credited) far more absurd than the ex-
tremest ceremonies Of the Catholic Gin CHI, which
they SO much ridicule, their deity is George
Law, their Prophet the New York Herald, and
their object, the heaven Of Government plum
der.
The most absurd political movement that
ever occurred in this country is that in favor
Of Mr.. George Laws political and Presidential
aspirations. They cannot boast Of his services
to the country. He has rendered none He
has never been statesman. But they are en-
deayoring to operate on mechanics, BY repre-
senting him as q sympathizer with mechanics.
They call him live oak George Law" They
begin already to initiate the base nomenclature
that prevailed in other canvasses. But that no.
msnclature was based on realities, this has no
more solid foundation than fiction.
/, Mr.. Laws mnskets and Mr.. Laws Presi-
DENTAL aspirations are about on the same foot
ing. .ss I
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
TO OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, sEAMEN,
&C., OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS
AND MINOR CHILDREN.
8. NJ. KNIGHT,
Attorney for Government Claimants,

WASHINGTON, D. c.,
CONTINUES TO give prompt and personal at
~ tention 10 the prosecution Of Claims of every
description against the General Government, and
particularly 10 those before the Treasury Depart
ment, Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board of Claims.
An experience Of years, and familiarity with
the means Of obtaining the earliest and most ia
vorable action on Claims, with his facilities for the
dispatch Of business, Justify him in assuring his
Correspondents, Claimants, and the public gener-
ally, that interests intrusted 10 his keeping will
not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public
Land Laws.
He has nearly ready for graiuiious distribution
among his business Correspondents, land those
who may become such,) a neat pamphlet contain.
ing a synopsis of the existing Pension Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws. down TO
the end of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Land Act OF Sd March, 1856,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than 160 acres are now entitled TO additional
land said Act grants also l60 TO all Officers,
Non commissioned Officers, Chaplains, Soldiers,
Wagon masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians,
OF the Army, Including Stale Troops, Volunteers,
and Miiia-and all Officers. Seamen, Ordinary
Seamen Marines, Clerks, and Landsinen of the
Navy moi heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (unless in bai-
tle) at any period since 1776; and TO the widows
and minor children of all such persons nttled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms of Application
more full and complete than any elsewhere 10 be
found; adapted to the wants Of every class of
Claimants under the Act with copious decisions
and instructions Of the Department, and practical
suggestions TO the course TO be pursued in sus-
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing 10 avail themselves Of the
facilities afforded by this Office in securing prompt
and personal superttendenoe of their claims at the
Departments, can obtain copies Of the above
pamphlet by remit,ing thirty cents in postage
stamps.
Inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
literally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis,
and kept constantly advised of the changes that
from time 10 time occur in the execution Of the
law
II is within the subscribers power 10 direct his
Correspondents 10 the locality Of very many per-
sons entitled under the late Act; and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws he is in possession of data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates-and contingent
upon the admission OF Claims,
The highest cash prices given for Land War
rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land
Patents.
Address s. M. KNIGHT,
Washington City.
March 17-1aw2m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
T INTERESTING NEws.--we have just

INTER ESTING NEWS.--We have just
i received large assortment os BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 10 50.
Misses Boots OF every kind in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from IS cpts 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 il
they give us 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 to sell.
S. G. MILLS & CO.,
Mar l--3t No. 466 Seventh ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
rT,o ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL
March l7-law2m

lect.--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virsinia for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court, 10th June. intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public COL
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands OF an officer or agent. viii
take claims on asy persons in my county for any
amounts, and, If justified will attend to the collec
tons of claims In the adjoining couuiies.
II 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 authenti-
Gated before sent 10 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 efendant has
always TO pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, II collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be Al TO secure The debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-lm
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
BooTs.-centIemen are :

I quested 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
Il Co. Philadelphia. Please call early, as they
will be veturned in a few days. have a fine as
sortment OF Boots on hand and for sale from the
same establishment; also, OF G. Benkert's and p.
Conrad's make, Of Philadelphia, ss well as my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
ected stock OF Boots that has ever been in the
market. JOHN MILLS,
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel
March lS--3t
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
ITALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR

~ 4
Salc.-The block Of buildings known as
"the Union Buildings and now occupied by the
Union newspaper establishment. They are stu
ated on street, between 18th and l4th streets,
aud fronting directly on Pennsylvania avenue. The
lot is 10 feet front by l59 feet deep. The properly is
susceptible of division and Encouragement, and
its position such as must rank il among the best
business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in,
creasing in value. the time of the present lessee
expires on the Isl September next, on which day
possession may had.
Also, that large tbree-s,ory Brick House on l7th
street west, Opposite the War Office, and three
doors south Of G street)
Also thai three-slory House on L 7th street west,
next door 10 the Government Building, at the
corner Of F and 18th streets.
Should the above property no, be sold at private
sale prior TO the 18th Of May, il will be sold on
that day at public. auction
Terms will be made favorable to the purchase er.
Applyto CH. Il. WlNDER,
Corner Of l7th and G streets.
March 20-2awil5May N
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
COURT OF CLAIMS, &c.

CHARLES LEE JONES, in addition TO his
" ordinary practice in the Circuit Court Of the
District of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court Of the United States and in the newly con-
stitued court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States In the management Of cases
before the Supreme Court and in the prosecution
of claims before the newly-consiituted Court Of
Claims, his father, General Walter jones' though
mostly retired from general practice, will unite
with him, and do his best TO advance the success
of clients, by written statements and arguments,
and by all other needful and proper exertions.
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue,
March l0--3awlmif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
pOSO REWARD.-The .Union

GO60 REWARD.-The Union Bin
$NCO derry" in MAYORS Building, corner E
and 133 streets, was last night burgariously en-.
tered, and large amount OF property destroyed
and stolen, and attempts made to FIRE the build
ing. G.sss r4
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 5
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

M1- Special Notice.-HENRY'SI INVIGOR
ATING CORDIAL-The merits OF this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure Of phy-
scal prostration, genital debility, nervous atiec
ton &c. &c, are fully described in another col
umn Of this paper, 10 which the reader is referred
So per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for $S,
SIG per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
uta,s. 4asG
|. Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 8 Franklin
Row, Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by H, w. IL. GILMAN, Washington, d. G.
sadCANBY q HATCH, Baltimore
* PEEL &1 STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
T,o sENAr0Rs AND MEMBERS OF

il the House OF Representatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience
parliamentary, legal, aud 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 othe. description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment 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
muncations addressed TO p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of 44 strea and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2Jf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

Wb- Stimulating Lihimebt, as prepared AZ
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving OF The high
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, if ever. fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared byZ. d. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many Of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. Il was originally made for horses, for the
cure OF lameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
article wherever Liniment is required either tor
man or beast sf Nav 90
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

HAUNTED HOUSE IN WoRcEsrER.-A house
in Worcester, Mass, that has long suffered the
reputation of being haunted, was surrounded
by the police on Monday evening, and nine
spirits, with bodies to match, were taken ont
and marched TO the station house. In the
morning they we're fined three dollars each, for
q breach of the peace.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

- We are authorised to announce Colonel
DANIEL JENIFER ~ . candidate for Con-
gress from the 9Th Congressional district Of
Maryland, embracing the counties Of St. Mary's,
Charles, Prince Georges, Calvert, Anne Arun-
del, Montgomery and Howard.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS
Il and Spoons, &c.-Just received a large as
sortment of superior Table Cutlery of every va
riety. . ans
Also, every style Of the finest quality Albaia
Forks, Spoons Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Cnstors,
&c, which will be found the best substitute for
real silver ever discovered.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
324 Penn. avenue between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb lS-3tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

M ODERN NLANGUACES.-D. r. Grour,
INA native of France, teacher Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German
Transitions made with correctness and punctu
aity. Professor Of Numcsmstics for the classiR.
cation and explanation of medals and coins
5 Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Oh
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
FURNISHED Rooms to rent a, that place
Sep 2l-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21

!" OUSE WANTED.-The advertiser de-
III sires to engage a small and convenient tene-
ment of six seven rooms, located upon the north
side of Pennsylvania avenue. Rent not to exceed
Address d. Box l52, City Post Office.
March 17--3t*
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
TAKE NOTICE.

HAVE now ON hand large assortment
j OF every description of Speciscles, from the
lowest price to the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manufsc-
tuviRg and adjusting Glasses for the most di if6cu,
and defective visions, therefore can with Conscience
guarantee to benefit and improve the sight Of all
who need.
Call at ais, Pennsylvania sv.nue. Sign OF the
srge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb 2 Organ
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PuBLic PRINTING,
WAsHINaToN, January 20, 1855.
TN Pursuance Of the provisions Of the act
l entitled An act 10 provide for executing The
public printing" &c, approved August 26, 1892,
sealed proposals will be received at this Office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2Sth day OF
March next, at IL o'clock, m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions Of writing
paper to wit: II
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-21
GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPES taken at
STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., over Galt's Jewery Store.
Pictures in best quality OF cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite the public 10 call and judge for them
selves. .t March l7-dlmo