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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January IS, 1855
TN Pursuance of the provisions Of the act
II entitled +" An act to provide for executing the
public printing" Ne., approved August PC. 1852
sealed proposals will be received a, this Office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2Sth day OF
March next, al l2 o'clock, M, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions Of writag
paper 10 wit
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ODERN LANGUAGES.-D. e. Groux,
Nl a native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu
atty. Professor of Numesmatcs, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21-dtf
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INTERESTING NEws.--We have just

j received large assortment Of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies' misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 TO SO.
Misses Boots of every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 90 cents up
The inquiry generally u.s. Where can we find
good assortment of shoes Tor children2 We can
answer all such quersts TO their satisfaction R
they give a 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 & CO.,
Mar l--3t No. 4S6 Seventh ST.
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7 AfIER YEARS. bv tho .u,,,ar 800.

n 49, HNs, Dy inc author OF . the
IL Old House BY the RIVER
Mr. haitheriord's Children. second volume.
Pebblea from the Lake Shore or MisceIaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. nj.
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 oryilIr
Discovery of the Sources OF the Mississiop,
River, BY Henry r.. Schoolcraa.
Danas Minrealcgy, lih edition.
The above are selected from a large .rrival Al
new LOOKS TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Dec Bookstore, near 9th 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
HorrihIa Murder.

BosToN, March 9--At South Gardiner, NAME
on Wednesday night last, Two elderly ladies'
sisters OF the late Abner Kneeand, were murder-
ed. They were found weltering IN their Diood ~
The morning, perfectly dead, and the house had
been ransacked. vagrant has been arrested on
suspicion.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

The Criminal Court continues TO be occupied
with, comparatively, trivial cases. poor Irish
girl was tried and acquitted, yesterday morning, OF
the charge of theft II appears that she is alto.
gether honest and trustworthy, except when un.
der the influence Of alcoholic drinks. His honor
Judge Crawford. delivered friendly lecture, ad-
vislng her 10 be more careful than heretofore OF
her character and 10 strive 10 live uprghty.
Justice d. Smith, the jaor obeyng the instruction
of the court, restored The prisoner TO liberty, by
unlocking the door Of the dock, and permitting her
TO 90 her way-t is hoped TO " sin no more"
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

nag We publish, this morning, all the essen
tial features of the Civil and Diplomatic bill
passed at the last session of Congress. 1t is
interesting and worthy the attention OF our
readers 1t abounds in information that all
should be possessed Of
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

PHlLApELpnIA, March 9.-Warwick, charged
with kidnapping female slave from MississipPi'
has been released on writ of habeas corpus. 10
one appearing 10 sustain the charge.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
RnItimore pIarIsets.

BALTIMORE, March 9--Flour--Howard street IS
held al 50, and offers of IS 81 are refused. Wheat
none was offered, il is firm nominally al yester-
DAYS prices Corn, sales at S5@s6 for white, 81
GS7 for yellow
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
THE NATIONAL HOTEL,
TN this cIty will he re-opened far tbe

i cepton OF guests on the 27,h Of this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear Of The building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 tho
convenience and comfort of It's 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
will continue the liberal patronage which has Al.
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de.
string 10 procure rooms for the winter can do so
at any time after the Goth, by calling the Hotel
z. d. WILLARD
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov l64-tf
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The New York and Liverpool United Statea
Mail Steamers.
The ships comprising this line are

The ships comprising this line are;
The Atlantic.......... Captain West
The Pacific .......,. Captain Nye.
The Baltic. ......... Captain Comstock
EA These ships having been built BY
E3f4e contract expressly for government
service, every has been taken
in their construction, as also in their engines 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo
dations for passengers are unequaled for ele.
gance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York TO Liverpool.
IN first ca,in.. ..Sl30
In second ctl'in S15. Exclusive Of extra sized
STATE rooms $3.50
From Liverpool 10 New York 80 and 20 guineas.
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
Fsen Nssc York From, Liy,,poo,
Wedday. Dec ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec l6, 1854
Wed'day. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec 30, 1854
Wedoay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan 10 1855
Wedda, FEB. Z, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 2z 1855
Wedday. Feb. 81, 1883 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wedday. Mar, I, 1855 Saturday. Feb "a, 1865
For ire'gh: or pa. sage, apply 10
EDWARD X COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, N Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY Il Co.,
Liverpool
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
h. G. WAINWRlGHT& & Co,
Paris
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre,
The owners of these ships will not be accounta
bic for gold, silver, bullion specie, lewelry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills OF lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.-Pay Rolls
i Of Militia entitled to Land Bounty under the
act Of Congress Of September 2S, 1850, compiled
from r oils in the Auditors Office al Richmond.
Muster Rolls OF the Virginia Militia in the war
Of 1912, being supplement 10 the pay rolls
few copies for sale by r. FARNHAM,
Mar s. Corner Pa. av. and llth street.
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GsIsaraftlt.
Non-.r,,vaI or the paci nc.

New York, March 9--Up 10 l2 NJ no uaings
have been received OF The Pacific, mo- over u"e
two DAYS. as she sailed on her regular 'ay
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Mar l.:
vU,ABLE CUTLERY. ALBATA FORKS

Unable CUTLEKn. ALBATA FONhs
il and Spoons, &c.--Just received a large as
sor,ment of superior Table Cutlery OF every va.
rety.
Also every style OF the finest quality Albata
Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets Cake Baskets, Castors,
&c which will be found the best substitute for
real silver ever discovered.
Nj. W. GAIT & BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6--3tf
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WTANTED.-A Respectable White Wo-
w man, American or English who come
well recommended as a Seamstress, and is will
ing and capable oftaking care of Children. Apply
al this Office. Mar 9-dGt
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TAKE NOTICE.

II HAVE now ON hand large assortment
IL OF every description Of Specisces, from thu
lowest price 10 the very best quality usrd, aud
having been for long time engaged in mauuiac.
turing. and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
aud defective visions therefore with con n6dencs
guarantee TO benefit and improve the seht al sll
who need,
Call at AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign n tbs
Large Spread Esgle- A y iiCOp,
Feb [Orgsn.l
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WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --our Assort-
Il ment Of Gentemen's Dress Shirts is com.
plete, and 6ts in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
pec i7-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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Books OF the Hpusc ef Representative,
TEE Anx or trIir 'HnIsk .oR RkRREkENr Ar1rIs

LIBRARY OF THE HOUSE OF HkPRFsENTATIVks.
A LARGE number Of books belonging TO the
IN 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 oflhe House Of Representatives.
Feb od--d2w ~
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MRS. A. NJ. MADDOX'S
HOUSE. No. Aa1 n S.r.a

RU"NDHNU HHVUSEs, NO. fJ1 4 Street,
ID between 9th and 7ih streets, near lie corner
OF ah street, washington, D. g, is prepared ,p
accommodate BOARDERS by the month. week
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk OF the Patent General, and City
Posi- Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or withou
Rooms. Dec Scott
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

Railroad Car Brake.-The new carbrake,
invented by Mr.. William Loughbrdge, of Viewer.
ton, Maryland, will be exhibited 10 the public this
morning. at ten o'clock, in the courtyard of the
National hotel.
The merits Of this invention, as win be demon
s,ra,ed by the model (Which is capable of carrying
one toni on track eighty feet long, are: /. The
brakes are operated by the engineer, in three Sc
conds, affecting the hlndmos brake in the train first
2. The power can be graduated at the will Of the en-.
gineer; 3. No trouble in coupling and uncoupling
4. 1.-THE coupling breaks, each end ofthe train can
be taken care ofby means of the brakes; s. The
engineer, by this contrvance, is enabled readily 10
apply the exact amount OF power required TO avoid
a collision, descend plain, or stop for passen-
gers.
Scientific and practical engineers speak in high
terms of the peculiar merits of the invention.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
AGENCY At WASHINGTON CITY.
(Ofice on r Street, near Fourteenth STREET,

(O6ies on p Street, near Fourteenth Street)
TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS r.. 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 foy
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &c.
RIFEREHcEs:
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate,
Hon. X. T. Westbrook House Of Reps.
Hon. t. b. Florence, House of Reps.
Hon. I. u. Disney, House Of Reps.
Jonah ID. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, ESQ., Washington.
Hob. John Wilson, Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be pre- paid and di
reeted as above. Octl
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
READY MADE CLOTHING

READY MADE CLOTHING
A 4 REDUCED PRiCES.--As the season
IA is advanced, we have determined 10 sell ou
the remaining portion of our winter stock st
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish,
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Tamas Dress, Frock, ana Business Goats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Sill.
Satin, aud Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find our present variety 10 be a.
well assorted az in the beginning Of the season.
with the advantage Of much lower prices
WALL e. STEPHENS
322 Pa avenue, next 70 Iron Hall
Feb 2l
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~ Religious NOtice.-There will be preach
ing in the 18th street Baptist Church both morning
and night, tomorrow, by the pastor. The ordi.
nance OF Christian Baptism will be administered
at the close Of the sermon at night.
March 10
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

nEOPLES EDITION OF CHANNING.
Ii Works Of Rev DR.. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound. Price SO 25.
The same six volumes bound in three Price
two dollars.
Memoirs OF William Elery Claiming, 3 vols
Price 81 rs, With Portrait engraved on steel.
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price SO cents.
A large supply Of the above Just received al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

MADEIRA NUTS, latest growth l cask
Iyl just received by
SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market
Ian 6---3tif
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yofal anO 9srsomal.

- Sam."--On Thursday night, middle-aged
white man, called SAM who could not say, his
memory being remarkably detective, whether OF
not he ever had surname was brought 10 the
watch house, charged with abusing himself by
drinking poisonous liquors at the tipping shops,
which The municipal corporation has not yet sup
pressed, Notwithstanding the enactment oil law
for that purpose, and the opinion Of the Circuit
Court affirming lis consttulionality .
Sam was so good -natured, that the persons pre-
sent al HE watchhouse amused themselves ny
sporting with him, in an innocent way. lie repre-
sented that he fought in the Mexican war; and'
after the conclusion of the treaty OF peace, re-
turned, like Ciucinnatus, Washington, and other
distinguished warriors, TO the plough; but had
deserted that agricultural implement, temporarily,
10 visit the city in search Of former compa,riols IN
arms.
Sam had recently visited Georgetown ana
Alexandria, prolongng his stay until the munlcPai
elections were over but whether his presence IN
huenced the result we 6 don't know" though II -
said by the g Natives that distinguished person
age OF the same name Sam"--was busily en-
gagged in those contests, and secured their victo-
ries.
The Recess.-The gaiety, excitement, and
anxiety, of the last week, during which Congress
was in session, have been succ eeded by almost
a dead calm in public and social affairs.
Nearly all ofthe ex-members, and thousands oi
strangers, have departed; leaving hotels and
boarding houses with vacant chambers.
Fashionable hops' and Presidential recep.
tions, have ceased, TO be resumed, with all their
Accomplishments, at "a more conve-
nient season. or, in other words when the next
Congress shall assemble.
The only public amusements now are the Me-
chanics' Fair and the Circus, with the occasional
delivery Of lecture; and scarcely an itnerant
ergan-grinder enlivens the streets with his cheap
music
That useful but much.abused class Of public
servants, the hack-drivers, are sharp-set for the
catching of customers. The man who may, by
chance, even look for half minute at one Of their
idle vehicles, lines OF which skirt the streets be-
fore the hotels, is sure TO be surrounded with a
Gordon Of whips, and deafened with voc,forations
Of !" hack, sir ~ "a nice concern "all ready,
sir" stake you cheap and such like exclama.
iions.
Occurrences of this character show the dearth
Of business among the Jehus.
But The mechanics will have stirring times. In
addition TO extensive public works, much build
ing will be conducted on private account pre-
liminary arrangements having been made for that
purpose.
Our citizens can willingly dispense with The
excitement Of politics and of fashionable gather
ings, for the more profitable returns of mechani-
cal industry, soon 10 be vigorously and generally
prosecuted in all parts fthe metropolis
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
EOR THE SPRING TR sDE, Gents Ho-
Ia siery and Under -Garments-STEVENS

Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershrts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment Of silk and cotton Half Hose,
plain and fancy. STEVENSS
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

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

EOR THE SPRING TRADE.--Now OPEN
I ing, large, fresh, and elegant variety Of gen.
tIemens belongings for the spring trade, of new
importetions and styles and Of the best qualities
al STEvENSS,
Feb 24-3tf Sales Room, Browns Hoiel
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

ENERAL Notions Of Chemistry, by j.
(J Pelouze and E. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund G. Evans, M d.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent, OF
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orvllle
Horwitz. r. FARNHAM
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

CROW QUILLS. IF Further supply of The
bundles just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

VISITING CARDS Printed at short
Notice, and Plates beautifully engraved in
every style. w. @. ZANTZTNGER,
Adjoining Kirkwood House,
Dec 7--3taw4wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

NTORTH AND SOUTH, by the author OF
IN MARY Barton "The Moorland Cottage,
Crawford" &c. 37a cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace by
John s. C. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by Il. FARNHAM.
March 3
EOR RENT, OR SALE-The Modern
ID Four.story BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near Z, east side. The house is IN good
repair-dry cellars; and TO good tenant the rent
will be low. Possession given November lst.
Apply 10
JAS. G. MCGUIRE
Oct 29-if Auctoneer.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-16
I. c. Woods Ab<co id.

SAN FRANCIsCO. Aug Ilth.-Rv an ex.
ira of the Afa. is-ued this afternoon it ap
pears that |. G. Woods. of the late firm Of
Adams & Co. has absconded in the ship
Audubon, which vessel sailed from this port
on Thursday. for Australia.
Various rnmOrs are afoat as TO the oh.
iertS of his departure. and the belief is gen.
eral that he has taken a large amount Of
money with him A card with his name
attached appears in the extra the substance
of which is contained in the following pa.
agraph:
"Since the financial wreck of February
last. IN which / shared the fate of Others
who were engaged in the same line of hns.
ness. and who are now in the same condition
OF insolvency, have remained here 10 re-
spond to any charge that might he made Of
a legal prosecution against me. with one eJ
ceptlon-that of the so called gold dust con
spiracy-the result of which is a matter Of
nOtoriety.
Il have been subjected only to these pro
ccedin@, which We're originally adopted 10
enforce the payment of pecuniary demands
My object in visiting the Eastern Stats
is to be Serviceahle. if ! can. as 7 cannot be
here. The creditors of our late firm. Of
whom the principal are willing I should in
this respect consult my own Judgment
have therefore. temporarily left this State
for New York which place I hope to ar
rive at, at no distant dav. / trust shall
then be able to accomplish some ueehl re-
suit of which. should my present expecta-
tions be fulfilled, the parties interested,
whether as friends or foes. will not fail to
hear" TUnion Extra.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-16
American Platform

The following is the Platform adopted by
the State Convention, which assembled at
Sacramento on the 8th of August
1.-The maintenance and support of the
Union against all attempts to overthrow or
undermine it,
Il.-Thc supremacy Of the Constitution
and Laws of the Republic.
IA iudicious revision Of the law REQ
ulating naturalization.
lN.-UniverSal religious liberation.
N.-No union of Church and State.
Nl.-lnficXib;e opposition to tie apnoint-
ment or election to Office of trust. honor cr
emolumcnt. of all who are not truly nation
al in feeling. and especially of all who ac
knowledge allegiance to any foreign Gov
erNmcnt.
VIA stern and unqualified opDosition
to all c0rruptiOn and fraud in hiph nlocos.
NIiI-The preservation If the purity of
the ballot-b"X and with a view thereto tbc
early adoption Of a iudicious registration
law in the cities. so as to entirely prevent
the fraudulent MULTIPLICATION Of votes.
IX.-The immediate appropriation bv
CO'l@IFSS ol cltlleT money or land, or both
IN sufficient quantities to secure the early
com )!"tion of a railway from the Pacific
Oce IN to the Mississippi River.
X.-Thc most liberal and lust LEGISLATION
in favor of t at or ion Ct our population
known as Settlers.
7 Eligibility to oflicc both in tbe
States and nation should be restricted to
persons born within the Jurisdiction or on
some part of the territory included within
the existing bounds Of the United States
XII.-The frmest and most enduring on.
position to the agitation of all questions Of
a merely sectional character.
XIEI-Retrcnchment and reform in the
civil administration in California, bv redu-
eng the expenses Of government and lessen
ing the burthens of the taxpayers.
XIV.-To apply in all cases the Jeffarso-
man test in selecting men for Office. viz: rs
he honest? Is he capable? viii he sup
port the ConstitutiOn?'
XV.-Utter disregard of ancient party
names and worn-out party issues and cor
dial conlraternity with all who are wiling
10 cooperate with us in support of the prin-
ciples herein set forth.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-16
For the Genrrctnwn Now

Pursuant to notice u large meeting of the
citizens Of Georgetown and vicinity, was
held IN the Town Hall, on the evening of
the llth inst when a committee of three
were appointed, who reported the following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas: Houses Of ill-fme are in our
midst, contrary to law and against the wish
cs Of the citizens of Georgetown and vicin-
ty, here in Town Meeting assembled: and
whereas the future prospect and moral rep
utation Of our town is involved in the con
s;deration Of this great evil therefore
Resolre}: That a standing committee of
five be appointed by this meeting to notify
proprietors and keepers Of houses of ill-fame.
to close their houses forthwith. and in case
said houses are not closed, it shall be the
duty Of said committee to make proper aft
davit Of the fact, before the proper author
tiles
Resolred: That we pledge ourselves to
sustain said committee in CARRYING out the
foregoing resolution.
Resclred: That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Georgetown
Ne1cs. The meeting then adjourned.