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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-07

Inc FASTER pieces were stu craving well At the regu
lar theatres.
At the Opera Com'que, Paris, two act comedy, "Ia
Cour dc Csemeve wilton by NJ. Roster and composed
by N. A. Thomas, has been produced. The Aaenrum
says It is "pary." "Llsette," new opera by Orso.
Lam has been successful at the yrque. At the varie
ties the last vaudeville is By NM Locroy and Michel
and Is called I'm Homme qui Perdu son Do" There
is street vocalist, named Fumade (M IAssagne, who
has lost his do g. the note O. by severe cold aad s
consequently obliged to enter into the service OF an
centric hardwsremen, who keeps live COW and calf in
bis Kitchen. Al medicine for his dispidated voice,
Fumadel absorbs the nour hment destined for the calf
and proves ecacious that his execution Of avore
airs obtains for him young and lovely wife.
Three new pieces have been recently brought out at
the Palais Royo. "Pbox ct Firqust" By N. Dupontz,
IL military anecdots in which Scotch Highlander and
French zouave, who squsbble for the love Of viraw
dire, arc the principal persopagea "une Bal dAu
vergnat" By NM GirsudIn and Dslacour, II extrava
CANA. The most important Of the thres "Mnsttena
vaudeville, by NM. L Thiboust and Jaimehls In which
NJ Rave plays the principal part but which ID much
connected with the orettsHe to interest the English
reader.
ola Dame de st. Tropes' has been revived at the Am
bigu-Conique, for the appearance Of n y. Iemstrs.
Gle Prophetsu has been revived at the Grand Opera
with Madame ssoltz ~ Fdes.
The recspts At the places Of public amusement during
the month Of March, amount to 2sl $685. 2sc showing
an Increase Of 1881 2oc the receipts Of February
Misc Fanny Kemble gave reading Of "a Midsummer
Nights Drssm" Glasgow recently, and the receipts
snounted 70 fS43
Nine. Iaborde (wen known here) has appealed 10 the
courts 10 settle difference Of opinion between herse
and Mr.. IAbofde The lady engaged 70 sing at the
French Opera for 2,scof per month NJ Iaborde refused
TO ALLOW her TO srs sctwthstaIdins he had given her
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
Y1IN(N Subscribers having

h ZINC CPAINTs.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
4 The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use II s sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron other metallic surfaces. It is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as drra.
Bile covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, Nc
The consumption of il is very large, and il has
given entire satisfaction
All the paints manufactured by the company are
ofthe highestexcelence, some important improve
piled IN their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN 6E SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL-The subscriber has removed bis
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for,its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bIan College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Clnssi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment. e<
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col. j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gum
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, M. d.. of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. @. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
p21-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
|GHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ TIE onk RAILROAD Ronts from the L0'0ev
TIME FROM 81. Louis TO oHIcAGo ONLY % HoURsI
IT. The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
EE2as3e7E e the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted AZ o'clock, a m, ane
St. Louis daily al $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton lonly 20 miles
from 81. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO. AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars al Alton 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 $780, p. M, take the cars at Alton Saturday
cepted) at 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 to points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains Of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Yirdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wayerly,
Danvle, 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.
M6- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago can be had al the offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
N&- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate 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.
E HEATING, Supt G. & RR
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N.--T0
N 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-
emption 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress orthe public Of
ices which may require the aid of an agentsr attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office s on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, aud next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,
PROSPECTUS


Devoted to CITY Affairs, Edncafton, Lifsrasnr
and General Intelligence
yUyHE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which ne has received dur
inr the last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance Of the same and such additional sup
peyt as will enable him TO continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion, and which 1t is his fixed purpose to maintain,
so long as he Is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems Il unnecessary TO date. Suffice i 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 proprety, to
maintain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded ON proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends TO do in this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns Of this jonr-
nal. To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quatc encouragement ... k.assSs
The Sem. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
TRIMS:
The paper and business card, per annum.. % 90
The paper without business card, iii paid in
advance or within enc month from date
Of subscription). ........ i 30
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date Of snbscrp.
Ton. .... -. ........ .......... w
Payable in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year. ts N#
No paper discontinued until all. arrearagss are
paid, except Al the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment efarrsarss
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

MODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. f. Groux,
lyI native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
Transitions made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatcs, for the classifi-
cation and explanation of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sep 21-dt
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
s. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor

n. fits Building, 4a street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, aud Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection Of the best and most popus
lar makes of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings, and will make to order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (pain or fancyD to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with a call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eo1m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

N1Ew YORK, May ., IeS3.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. ~
William street, (Mcrchants' Exchange) 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-n EMANUEL y. HAKT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
MisftIIantnns.

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ 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 TO the buying and selling Of real estate, the
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. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of tho Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq.,, President Of the Board Of Cows-
mon Council ..s l,s. as
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lam.
James H. -Caustin, esq.
We. Reddall, State Department..
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

CHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEVENS
- Browns Hotel, is prepared to make Shirts TO
measure, and warrants them in all cases TO fit.
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts be
suited at STEVENS'S
Dec 7-3lif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
Mtstell1
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TIyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

IL of the Dead having just been dedicated with
open for the reception Of the remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends ofthe dead, as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. 3.
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (athough they usually bring q
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended TO
al the present ofRce in the east wing ofthe build
ing on entering the Cemetery. M
Visiters are requested not 10 drive fast through
- VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
NJ B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug 27-3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
TAKE TICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
n w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel would re-
speclfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres and Vestings, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, n the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to 60 into the
" Ready-rnade Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing to purchase stock Of Cothing,
not inferior 10 any in this city and not made up al
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, Goat, PaHts, and Vest
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of........... .$l5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. .......$l0 70 $2O
Oyer-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. .$3 80 TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......$2 90 to $40
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 artcles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report of
Fashions in this city.
Sept l4-u
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
FEMALE EDUCATION.
4 HRe n W. VOTING. G MISS ". TOWN

Nl respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms. on the corner Of 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, a limited number OF
Young ladies' who may desire TO pass through
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches Of female educa-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. Il is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pine OF the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental..... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sent 6--3tawtlSth
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

TINDER GARMENTS just received.-I
~ have just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Fiah-
nels, Sc, which | am now prepared TO dispose Of
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Genilemen's Furnishing Store,
Sep 20 Penn. avenue, near a 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
TUHE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan

for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of s. so viii be entitled 10
l. An impression Of Plate, by j. T. Willmore,
A. r.. A., from the original picture, by il. Chaon,
n. A., "A Water Party"
II. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem OF g Child Harolde !" and isl
III The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
20 be allotted aethe general meeting in April,
which will include
The right to select for himself valuable work
Of art from one of the public exhibitions
Statucttes in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back by T. Thorneycroft.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re-.
lief by r. Jefferson, Of The entry OF the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parisn.
Proof impressions Of large lithograph, by y. ~.
Magure alter the original picture by w. p. Firth,
r. A., aThe Three Bows from Moeres " Bour-
gsois Gentilhomme.p as D t
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR as MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

Mt Ew YEARS PREsRNTs.--M w.
IN GAIT ds BRO. will openthi day magni6
cent assortment Of Watches, Jswelry. Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
M. w. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Jan a-at Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th q,
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

1ENIINE HEIDSIECK & CO. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap.
upoted by Messrs. Heidsieck u Go, 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for the sale Of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public 10 the subJolned
card.
The Messrs. Heds,eck G. Co., as set forth there
I'M Justly claim to be alone enabled TO send 70 this
country the genuine Heidseck q 20. champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now, nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors Of all the Identical
vineyards cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned. II
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed exccllcnccrs
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck q 20, IN
full, by which il first became SO favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other sm-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRK, January ], 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck & CO., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge Of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origins
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1S46.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK q GU.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
.MisfEIlaMkgMs.
SHIRTS. sHIRTsm sHIRTsm

QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
NJ tied, being wholly manufactured by our artis-
ans and seamsiresses, on the premises Of the pro-
prietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the 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
yite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him a CALL feeling assured that they viii, on
trial. admit their superiority. An experiencedcu cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petenf seamstresses are engaged, which is a guar
A splendid assortment Of Shirts, Collars, Bo
SONS, Cmvats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, &C.,
constantly on hand. .as @
VIM. H. FAULKNER,
8. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov c-eo1y fm) oppOsite III. S. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

DREsERvEs, JAMS. JELLIEs, AND
Marmaladc, &C., viz:
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, Blackberrics,
Strswberries and Raspberries, and Pine
Apple Preserves.
Black Currant Jellies, in half and onepound
jars.
Red Currant Jellies, in half pint and quart
Jars.
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Msrmalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermeticaly
sealed, Jellies.
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
ia brandy. -
These Preserves. JelIies, &c, are Of the best
quality, put up 10 our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market
~ w f III g =
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
NPLENDID PIANOS. Great Bargains J.

GPLENDID 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 favorably 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 al 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 10 give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
Of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
As there is growing demand for this particu-
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor constant supply.
Great bargains may te expected.
w. C. ZANTzINGER.
Nov 12--6td
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

DARNUM's AUTOBIOGRAPHY.-The
Id Life Of p. T. Barnum, written by himself
For sale at TAYLOR d MAURYS
Dec 10 Bookstore, near 9th st
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
T,AYLOR q MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR Il MAURY have the honor to
u announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition to their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and variety,) they have received
A choice .selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefdlly bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood.
Gard Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment of novelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

VToRk, or Plenty to do and Hours to
w DO II, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
rs cents.
Rev John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study for
young men
The Wife or a Mirror Of Maidenheod, by T
Binney, so cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Amicus, en-
cravings 55 cents.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04

MRS. STEPHENS NEW NOVEL;
IyI Hagar the Martyr, or Passion and Reality,
a tale at the North and South, by Mrs H. Marion
Stephens. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan 25 Bookstore, near 9th street.