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ID ARE PENSION BOOKS" Lands In
N Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom a patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land j the description Of the tract of land granted
to each, with the date Of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severaly served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List Of Pensioners Of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, 1915. showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for tho rejection or suspension.
Foe sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
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MI oRE NEW BOOKS Ar TAYLOR &
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
OF
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No $50 broadway, New York.

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OPPOSITION no TILE COMBINATION.
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MISUNDERSTANDING THE COMRr-
In 5ination OF Music Dealers % Keen nm ,be
pflcesot noa copyright m%sic against The Interests
81 Naive Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
10 Mr. WATERS the courtesies of the trade he il
making immense salss-haYlng abundant evi.
denct thai be has public eountenance and sim
ppft .H'his opposition IL The Grea; Monopolv. and
m ms efforts 10 mid Naive Talent. and adop, The
Naiional Currency. Ills stock Of american and
european Muse = immense, and the catalogue
~ MS own publications Is one er The Iarpest and
be-, selected in the United States. He mas also
made a Great ttednction in the Prices of Pianos
aleiodeons, aud Musical Instruments of all kinds
superior Toned 81 Octave Pianos for S175. 5000
aha S-<o, interior OF as good quality, and instrn.
mehts a. strong and as durable as those which
cost SJ0O Pianos OF every variety Of style and
price uPto ~ 900, comprising those of Ten diff
iefeht manufacturers; among lhem the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos. and
ne hrst premium Holean Pianos of T. GuRERr
Y Cos. make towners of the Eolenn pa,an, !
secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $50 Melodeons from five different,
manufactures, intending the weii-kuown s. ID &
u. " SMITHS Melodeons, (tuned the equal lem
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10 Ciergymen aud Churches. all orders nromn,Iv
attended zoe Music sent 10 all parts of The con
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April 2i-Imtf
GRACE LEE, by JuIia Kavansh, author

GRACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah, author
VI ofDaisy Burns, Madeleine. Nathalie, &c.
The Summer Land; a Southern Story, by a
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R. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn. avenue and llth 81.
RuDiNsEsIaRT N PRACTICAL
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revised and enlarged, by George Payne, artist
eighty-siI illustrations, - cents.
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specifications, and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author Of the Rail-
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Elements OF Mechanism, calculating the scien-
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mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243 enersv-
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SIC.
Just received, and Tor sale at the Bookstore OF
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faNAfLOR = MAURY,s ELASTIC PEN.
L No.2I.-This Pen, which is manufactured by
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requirements of a good steel Pen.
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WI modste a few Gentlemen with Board or a
Lady and Gentleman, on | street, between 9th
and 7th, No. 500. The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart.
ments. Nov loft
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ME COMING STRUGGLE

FSNHE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
Il ing Struggle among the Nations Of The Earth.
or the Political Events of the nexl Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from The sixtieth-thousand Iondon
edition For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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AFFtNfFVN ED--Hy a YOUNG
~ Frenchman, who comes well recommended
as a waiter in q hotel or family, or VaLt ds Cham.
bre. Apply at this Office.
Mar rs
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MATCHES, JEwELRY, SILVER

ES, JEWELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-ln
anticipation of The approaching dull season, we
offer our entire slock of elegant Gold Watches,
reduced rates.
Persons would do well to examine our assert
ment, which is by far the largest. most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO,
Feb 16-3iir
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-21
The Mammoth Ocean steamer.

The new steamer Levathan, which is now be-
ing constructed in London promises when fin
ished, to be the wonder of the age. To grasp
the idea of vessel measuring more than an
eighth of a mile in length, with a capacity of
twenty thousand tons, and room enough besides
for four thousand passengers with all their lug
gage, certainly requires some mental effort; but
to conceive of such monster graphing with
wind and tide, and triumphanty forcing its way
through the mighty pillows of the Atlantic, be-
comes task quite sufficient to stagger any ordi-
nary intellect, and more than sufficient to ex-
haust tine faith of the most credulous If the
Levathan shall be able to show full list of pas
sengers for her first visit to our shores, it will
certainly appear that the people of this day have
more confidence in art and science than their an
cestors whom Fulton attempted to "hnmbug"
with his ''foolish invention" But science has
achieved so much since the time of Fulton. that
any want of faith in the success of this great en-
terprise, would smatter Of sold fogyism," never
theless, in view OF the fact that the sea has way
of knocking to pieces sometimes vessels of all
sizes, and leaving no possible way of escape for
humanity, a little hesitation in matter of this
kind is pardonabe.
The engines of the Leviathan, although said
to be of $500 horse power, will in reality be
pable of being worked up to TO- 900 horse power
The united strength of 10000 horses seem to be
power enough TO move small size globe; and if
not such one as ours, at least an asteroid. 1t
is confidently predicted that, notwithstanding the
great length Of this steamer, she will be enabled
70 pass through the water at an average speed,
in all weathers, of fifteen knots an hour, and
with smaller power in proportion to tonnage
than ordinary vessels now fequire TO make ten
knots. The contract speed Of most ocean mail
carrying steamers is eight knots. A ship of this
huge capacity can carry 10000 tons of coal
quite sufficient, it is stated, for her consumption
on the outward and homeward voyages. She
will be launched unlike any other ship-broad-
side on the water, by means Of hydraulic power,
and early in next spring is expected to make a
trip to the United States and back in fortnight.
Baltimore american.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-21

Democratic party by advocating one set Of prin.
ciples to-day, and an entirely different set to-
morrow. These are things that we will NOT do,
but we will strive to the best of our ability to
preserve the creed of our party pure and free
from any heresies whatever, and its integrity in
tact, and without stain.
We have given this much of our space o-day
TO this subject, because we do not choose that the
natural effect of such an article shall be pro-
duced upon any mind, without notice of US. The
Washington Union has with show of courtesy
to us, and profound loyalty TO the party ntimated
that a notice of ms would produce disturbance in
the party.
We claim the right to read the riot act TO the
Washington Union and lis supporters, and shall
treat them disturbers of the political peace of
our party. In this connection, we challenge the
Washington Union or its friends to show single
instance of departure from the true faith, and
we challenge il 10 refutation OF any of the
counts i'll our indictment against it, Hence we
shall continue not to 9 disturb" the harmony of
the Democratic party, by not noticing the Wash
mgton Union, and exposing, as far as our crcula-
ton extends, it dangerous vagaries. We there
fore dismiss the Washington Union TO its self
complacency-let it go-and, like the Pharisec
standing atar Of from the true faith, thank its
God that Il is not as this poor publican
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evil than the purchase of thousands of acres of
land, because Il strikes at the Constitution of
the country and at the rights Of one half the
States of this Confederacy
We are glad to see at last manifestation
Of interest in this subject by the Administra
ton. We have invoked il 10 look to this ques
ton and we know that If Governor Reeder
had been removed long ago, much trouble
would have been saved and much strife
averted Even now, however. il is impossible
to feel secure that anything will be done in
time 10 prevent an exaggerated recurrence of
these difficulties. The mere return Of Cover
is thing deeply to be deplored. 1t must have
the tendency of exciting the majority of the
people of the Territory who have been so much
outraged. The letters Of Mr.. Marcy and Mr..
Gushing to Governor Reeder are proper, if not
timely, letters. We should have preferred, how.
ever that they had been more decided, more
peremptory, and should have conveyed his
positive recall. Governor Reeders reply was
oiieHSlhe W liletl ana 10 lDe IreSluenl. lie
says he is IN route day and night for Kansas,
and that his orieiat duties will be grossly neg
lected by longer delay! Thus he is permitted
to return he is to resume the discharge of
those duties which have made him so obnox-
ious to the Territory, and, It would seem nor, to
the Administration
We hope for the best, however, and now
that there is a promise, at least, of the Presi-
dents pursuing the right course, and correct
ing an evil which an erroneous policy created,
and to which, without vanity we believe we
had much agency in opening his eyes, we are
willing to await his action. We pray that that
action may be prompt and that the sad expe-
rlence Of the past and present may teach him
that the plainest and most natural policy is
always the best.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-21
THE RAILROAD CONNECTION AT
THE OHIO RIVER

A correspondent has communicated the follow
ing facts, which both duty and inclination prompt
us to publish:
Editors Of the Washington Sentinel:
Your readers may remember that a commune
cation appeared in your paper some weeks since
from Judge Daniel, Of the Supreme Court, in
which he rehearsed the annoyances to which he
had been subjected at Benwood, in his journey
from Louisville TO Washington. Benwood is
station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, four
miles below Wheeling, and opposite Bellaire,
the eastern terminus Of the Central Ohio Rail-
road, which was finished last winter The in
tcntion of the two companies TO connect at this
point being thwarted by the city of Wheeling,
through its restraining legal injunction, the build
ings, tracks, and other provisions needed for the
comfort Of travellers, were obliged TO be left un-
done; and consequently the place was unfit for
the purposes of passenger transfer which is made
at Wheeling.
As soon as the mistake Of those who transferred
the passengers at the time Of Judge Daniels
trip was made known in proper quarters, and be-
fore his card appeared, the authorities we're at
work in effecting such changes and providing
such arrangements as were calculated TO remove
all cause of complaint in future. These arrange
ments being now fully perfected, il is but Justice
to the Baltimore and Ohio and Central Ohio
Railroads to say, that they have acted in the
most prompt, efficient, and successful manner in
improving and perfectIng this most important
point in their whole line. Travellers may, there
fore, with every confidence, take this excellent
route in their journeying between the east and
west. The known ability and energy Of the
new superintendent Of these important roads is a
safe reliance that the route will soon further i'm
crease It's already strong claims upon the travel
ling public.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-21

The District Committee of the Democratic
party invited the Hon. S. A. Douglas to be pre-
sent at the celebration Of the victory in the Old
published:
CHic6Go, June I, 1855.
GENTLEMEN ! deeply regret that it will be
impossible for me to be present and participate
with you in celebrating the glorious victory, re-
Gently achieved by the Democracy of Virginia
over the most intolerant proscriptive, insidious,
and dangerous political organization ever formed
against the constitution and liberties of a free
country. In all the elections which have taken
| place in the Northern States during the last
| twelve months, Know -nothingsm has not only
| been the firm ally Of Abotisnism, higher-law-
ism, and mob-lawism, and all the other banefii
isms of the day, but has been the controlling
power which combined, directed, and led all
these allied factions in their savage and brutal
warfare against the Democratic party, its princi-
Piles and organization.
Let us not be deceived by their repeated changes
of name. 1t matters not whether they call them
selves " Know-nothngs, " r"Know- something's, /"
or the 'sons of the sires of '76, or the 'sorder
of the Star Spangled Banner, or the s'children
of Sam, or the ''sons of Jonathan, or by any
| other name they may assume when they have
disgraced the previous one, their secret organiza-
ton and cfandestine proceedings, their intolerant
and proscriptve spirit, their unlawful and horrid
oaths, their unconstitutional and unhoy pur-
poses, remain unchanged. 1t is the duty, and
/ firmly believe, the destiny, of the Democratic
party, under the guidance Of Divine Providence
to confound, overwhem, and utterly annihlate
this secret, insidious, and dangerous organization
To accomplish this great work, it is only ne
cessary that we should be true to ourselves, to
our principles and our party, whose triumphs
have ever been identified with the interests
honor, and glory of the republic. Let there be
no concessions to the enemy-none to faction
none to the allied fanatical isms of the day, I'M
der whatever name form they may appear
The Old Dominion has shown herself true to her
principles her history, and her renown Her
Democracy have fought the battle faithfully,
calamity, gloriously With you ! rejoice in her
| triumph. May Kentucky initiate the example
and rival the achievements of her illustrious
mother All eyes are now fixed upon your noble
State. A similar victory in old Kentucky would
overwhelm the enemy with dismay and despair,
while it would carry Joy, hope, and confidence to
the heart Of every friend of religious freedom
and constitutional right throughout the length
and breadth Of the land.
Pardon the length of this letter, and accept
for yourselves and those you represent my crate
ful Judgements for your kind invitation
have the honor to be, very truly, your friend
and obedient servant,
s. A. DOUGLAS.
Messrs F. S. J. Ronald, w. Tompkins, G. L.
Harrison, J. p Fulwier, Democratic District
Committee, &c.
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~ The following ticket has just been nomi-
mated by the Wings and Know. nothings of Ken
lucky:
For Governor-Charles S. Morehead
For Lieutenant Governor--Ja James G.. Hardy
For Attorney General-James Harlan.
For Treasurer-Richard &. Wintersmith
For Register--Andrew Mckinley.
For Audtor-Thomas Page.
For Pres Board Int. Imp.--David X Hag-
gard
For Superintendent Public Inst Rev John
ID. Mathews
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Geo. ". Clarke, esq, TO Col. a. Cumming.

PorTAwAroMIE AGEsor, X. t.,
May 8, 1855
Sir: Your communication of the 9th ultmo,
enclosing one from Hon. Geo. w. Manypenny,
allegations and charges preferred against me by
A. II. Reeder, Governor Of Kansas Territory
and requiring me to make full report Of all the
facts and circumstances connected with them
embracing everything that may be relevant 10 the
subject, was received by due course Of mail
The charges preferred against me by Governor
Reeder are as follows:
/. That i have permitted or invited a number
Of white men to enter and reside upon the half
breed Kansas lands on the north side of the Kan
sas river, immediately opposite TO my residence,
and within my sight and hearing.
2. That said white remained Oh these
lands with my connivance.
3. That they have entered upon these lands
without the consent of the Indians.
4. That these white men have commence the
erection of steam saw-ml for the purpose of
cutting up the timber.
5. That one Of the claims (as they are called)
which were marked out on these lands was made
by my brother-in-law, young man under my
control
6. That | advised these white men who have
entered upon said Kansas lands not to erect
costly, but cheap dwellings, to avoid loss in case
they were compelled to leave the lands, and thus
admitting that ] knew the lands belong TO the
Kansas Indians.
z. That in November last engaged, and asked
others to engage, in the organization OF provi-
sional government in the Territory, and to super
sede the territorial officers of the United States.
The above charges Governor Reeder seriously
makes against me, and asks that be required 20
state in writing whether admit or deny them.
/ do deny them as false accusations, and denounce
my accuser as a malignant calumniator, who has,
by thus making charges before he was aware that
he could maintain them, exhibited readiness to
injure me, and the extent Of ill-feeling towards
me that he has not the high virtue to manifest in
a more manly way.
will not content myself with throwing the
burden Of proof upon my accuser, but, in obedi-
ence to instructions, proceed to report all the
facts connected with the subject.
On the 18th Of September last ! addressed
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MAssAcHUsErTs Kosw-NoTHINGs.--- Boston,
June l8.--An extra session Of the State Council
Of Know -nothings will be held on the 2sth inst.
to receive the report Of the delegates 20 the Ma
tional Council recently held al Philadelphia
The secret obligation will then be thrown or,
and grand mass convention will be called 10
meet at some central locality, to take action on
the course TO be pursued in the existing political
crisis
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other issue, and enter into no discussion with you
until this is disposed of; and your reply, if not
published by yourself will be published by me-
Respectfully, &c.,
A. ii. REEDER.
q. w. MANYPENNY, Esq, Commissioner of
Indian Affairs.
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Governor Reeder TO President Pierce.


SHAWNEE MISSION, X. T.,
Westport P. o., Mo-, Feb. 27, 1855.
SIR The object of this communication is to
make charges of grave character against Mr..
Geo. w. Clarke, an Indian agent residing in this
Territory, and which, if true, will Il suppose, re-
quire his removal from office. By the return of
one of the persons appointed to take the census
Of the Territory, learn that number of white
men have entered upon the lands of the hali-breed
Kansas Indians, that thirteen cabins have been
there erected by them, in which they reside and
that they have commenced the erection of a steam
saw-mill for the purpose of cutting up the timber.
Mr.. Clark is the agent of the Kansas tribe, and
resides on the opposite side of the river from
these lands and within sight and hearing of their
operations. These men, as ] learn from reliable
authority, went upon those lands three or four
months ago by the permission, if not the invita-
ton, of Mr.. Clarke, and during that time have
remained there with his knowledge and conni-
vance, and without the consent of the Indians
One of the claims Gas they are calied) which
were marked out on these lands, was made, as !
am informed, by the brother-in-law of MIR. Clarke
young and single man, who resides with Mr.
c., and is under his control. Before these men
took possession, Mr.. Clark advised them not to
erect costly dwellings, but cheap ones, so as to
avoid loss in case they compelled to leave, adj
hitting, at the time, that he knew the land to
belong to the Kansas Indians.
again: charge, upon the information of the
United States district attorney, that in November
last the said G.. w. Clarke, holding at the time
an appointment under the Government of the
United States, attempted to defy and resist the
law and authority Of the United States by engag-
ing, and asking others to engage, in the organi-
zation of a provisional government in this Terri
tory, TO supersede the territorial officers of the
United States
] ask that Mr.. Clarke be notified of these
charges, and required to state in writing whether
he admits or denies them; and if the facts charged
are considered cause of removal from office, and
he should deny Them will prove the charges to
be true, his denial of them to be wilfu false
hood and shall ask that his office be filed with
another incumbent who shall have some regard
for the interests con6ded TO his care, some sense
of his official obligations, and some respect for
the authority of the government Of which he is a
part.
am, very truly, your obedient servant,
A. III. REEDER.
To his Excellency FRANKLIN PIERCE,
President Of the United States.
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THE LATE DuEL IN CAsADA.--O Officers Moore
and Ross LEFT this city last Monday, with war
rants issued by Justice Pearcy for the arrest of
Mcssrs. Leayenworth, breckenridge and others,
who were accessory 10 the late duel on the Canada
side Of the Niagara river. Leavcnworth was
found, with his physician, at tho house two miles
from Niagara, where his wound has compelled
him 10 remain since the duel. lie could not be
removed to New York, but sent a letter to
friend who yesterday appeared before Justice
Pearcy and became his bondsman. The other
parties implicated have not yet been taken -
Journal Of Commtrct Of Saturday.