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Washington sentinel., 1855-07-19
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Levying Contributions. - We stated, in
/ Tuesdays Sentinel that colored man had, for
! months past, been praccing deceplions on a
( number Of our grocers, obtaining from them goods
under false pretences since which time he has
been arrested His name is Washington Tyler
During these times Of dullness in the news
| market few items concerning bis plan Of op-
eratons, in addition 10 those heretofore stated,
may prove acceptable, illustrative of trait Of
The negro's ingenuity.
He commenced his career in this line Of busi-
ness far back lasr December Going into
grocer'> store, he would inform the merchant that
some (imag nary) gentleman hatlus commenced
housekeeping in certain neighborhood and he
would 20 50 far as 10 describe the prtcise house
where he lived and say that his employer had
directed him 10 engage barrel Of -four and other
article necessary TO The demands Of h, nsrhod.
As hc wa. going up that way he would take
some Of the lighter articles with him No suspi-
con being excited on the part of the grocer, the
negro wonll be permitted 10 have his own way.
He would rh.n with his load OF groceries, pro-
G. ed 10 his home-in the neg ghborhood Of the
Navy Yard. The next morning, he merchant,
summoning the porter, would direct that the
heavy goods be taken 10 the house Of the sup
posed purchaser The porter would either return
TO the store, with information that he could not
find the house, that the gentleman 10 whom he
had been directed had not ordered the goods! In
this way, the negro has managed TO supply him
self with groceries for the last months.
Last Saturday night, he went TO store and
obtained from the clerk boy, long list of such
articles necessary gentlemans com
mencing housekeeping, and forthwith proceeded
with il 10 another grocer.s, where he represented
that his employer had prepared il for him, and
that the latter wished 10 be served in accordance
attached 10 the paper 10 serve his dishonest pur-
poses. But he here failed in his object. And now
suspicion fairly aroused, and gfocers began
10 confer, one with another, concerning the
negro's proceedings
On Monday the services Of three police Off
Handy. Wolard, and Boss-were obtained
and they, in the course of the day, arrested him.
He acknowledged his crime, and offered them
thirty dollars ii they would release him That
failing, he made another proposition namely
TO compromise with those whom he had de-
frauded. But all 10 no purpose, He was taken
before Justice Smith, who on the evidence of
four Of the many grocers defrauded in the manner
which we have stated committed him to Jail, 10
await the action of The Criminal Court.
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Or nearly atmospheric air and car
bonic acid. ........ .99.9O
One standard GU. S. gallon of water contains
of soluble salts two parts and sixteen hundredths
and of less soluble salts eight and seventy two
hundredths, composed Of
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OF our handful again, large proportion con-
the gaps in the regiments selected for the service
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The Repulse Complete.

| know not what may have been the feelings Of
your home people on reading the telegraphic
news Of our deieat--for presume the scribes al
headquarters made no attempt TO conceal the
naked fact that our repulse was neither more nor
less than a defeat but here mingled shame and
Indignation were general throughout the camp.
Officers and men alike selt that disgrace had been
incurred, and that in consequence solely Of the
unredecmed mismanagement of their generals.
From drum-boys TO colonies a sense Of hnmilia-
tion filled every breast, the deeper that everybody
fcers had shown themselves deficient in what,
under proper guidance, would have commanded
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The French Corn Trade.

The Echo Agricoks says For some days past
the weather has been rs favorable for the crops
as could be desired The return Of the fine weath
er has naturally camed down public apprehcn.
sion. At present there are more sellers than pur.
chasers and offers are more numerous even from
districts more distant than those from which or
dinary supplies are obi aimed
Particulars OF the Attack on the Rcdnn
and MalaEoT Towcrs-Tho RepuIse OF
the Besiegers, sc.
HEIGHTS BEFORE SEBAsToPoI, June 81.
The original plan OF attack contemplated a
ioint English and French assault of the Nalakof,
which, as commanding the Redan and forming
the grand KEY to the whole network Of redoubts
and batteries in front Of the place, would, II
taken at once have rendered the place untenabe,
and place the town and harbors at the mercy of
the captors. For reasons, however, which no
BODY can understand. this very sensible and ap-
parently most practical design was abandoned,
and the plan was changed into one Of a simulta-
neous attack upon the two great works-the Ma
lakofr being undertaken by the French and The
Redan by ourselves. The first manifest dlsad-
vantape OF this arrangement was tho spreading
of our forces over field Of difficulties nearly
double in extent and enabling the enemy TO
bring vast number Of guns to play against us,
which, in the former case, could not have injured
a man To vastly enhance the chances OF failure
involved in this plan TO ourselves, our whole at
tacking force, including supports and everybody
else, was limited TO some four thousand men;
whilst the French, with a much juster apprecia-
ton of the difficulty that fell to their share, told
twenty five thousand.
The Bad BIundcr 20 Begin with.
OF our handful again, a large proportion con.
| sisted Of raw recruits, recently arrived to fill uI
the gaps in the regiments selected for the service
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.ECKERs, FARINA. prepared ex-

Ill pressly for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one Of The most
economical, nutritious and wholesome prepare
tons ever brought TO the table, eminently COM
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthiul sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farina cannot fail TO
be salulary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervaion of health the prevention of sickness
is at least important the curing of disea. e.
People in health should therefore Heckers'
Farina freely, common food, TO preserve the in
estimabe blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles f. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore Dingee ~ Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear& Co,
II Long Wharf Boston; and by the manufactu-
rers Hecker ~ Brother, at the Croton Mills, POI
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or searching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair OF the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

II w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
III /. under the United States Hotel, would re
specially inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassmercs, and Vestings, Of the latest impOrta
ton, and il prepared 10 have them made mp 81
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices
Having made arrangements TO 20 into the
Ready Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing 70 purchase stock Of Clothing,
not inferior TO any in this city, and not made up nj
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, nj
low rites Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat Pants, and Vest
at the following low rates
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth OF
CASHMERE for the small sum of............Sl5
Dress and Frock Coats, from .........sl0 to $50
Over-coais Of different styles, from. .sl2 TO S2a
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.,..S3 so TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........s2 80 10 $40
This stock of Clothing is Of a superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy srticles-such as gloves, cravats collars
umbrellas, SC.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scots Repor 6
Fashions in this city
Sept 14--tf
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MIL les DISTANCE SAVED 7

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS Inc micn,
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays Southern Mich
gan A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. /.
Pheatt, Commander leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al .
o'clock, D. m every day, except Sundays and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, tour
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo 10 Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eighl
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine Inns q low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Clicaao
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Grea,
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf
talo and Dunkrk connect with this line al Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago SO
hours to st. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers on Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper can see AT q
glance that no other liRe can enter the lists
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route, and resumng seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, Or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner of Dey street. New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. P. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-18
A RRIvAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenil

A RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
n and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, nj. d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. hs AnHe
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF kiiera-
ture by the Rev Robert Ars Wllenott.
H cir of Selwood, by Mrs Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams
Tour round my Garden
Hildred the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros
and
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by Scrutator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Gessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed
M. d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt Wayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR IL MAURYS
Jan. "A Bookstore, near 9th st.
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ii for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of IS so will be entitled TO
l. An impression Of Plate, by J. 7. Willmore,
A. r. A. from the original picture, by J. J. Chaon,
r. A., A Water Party
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem Of Child Harode !" and
III. The chance OF obtaining one OF the Prizes
TO be allotted al the general meeting IN April,
which will include
The right TO select for himself valuable work
Of art from one ofthe public exhibitions.
Siatueites in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back, by I. Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re-
lief by X. jefferson, Of The entry Of the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid
Statueties in porcelain parian.
Proof impressions OF a large lithograph, by I. II,
Mcguire. after the original picture by w, p. Firth,
r. A.. " The Three Bows" from Moliere's "Bour-
geois Gentilhommr'
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
81 MAURY, booksellers. Jan. "a
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GLENwOoD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

Il Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons.
TIE Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
,od -, in which such friends OF the dead, n may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporators is one Of equality
n regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Until an oAiceis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctualy attended 10
at the present Office, 10 the east wing Of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds. -
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
". B. Glenwood il situated shou distance
due north OF the Capitol Aug 27--3m
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

In this city, will be re-opened for the re-
i cepton OF guests on the 9th Of this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear Of the building and the alterations in aud
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal 20 any in the country. The
subscriber therefore, trusts hat 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 at the Hotel
F. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov left
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DURE sILVERvARE.--A Magniiicen,

DURE sILVERWA Magnificent
il assortment.-M w. GAIT & BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives Tea Stralners
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Cof1es Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO our customers. Being
Of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
be purchased for in any city in this country
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO.
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. aV., between 9th and 10Th streets
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TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.

" DeaIer III WHO, HT1Huy, tTpHTs. &C.
Pennsylvania avenue, south eide, between Fourl
an -aHali and Sixth streets, has received bis iu
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting m
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different 'rands.
A great variety of Rhine Wine, some Of i
sparkling.
Also, St. Persy sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Wits
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
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TAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inyen-

j ton for Moistening the leaves of a Copying
Book, Postage Stamps Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an Indispensable article for every Desk. II
il perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new and very neat use
full invention for mostening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistening stamps, &c, with the
cheap and will be universally adopted as soon as
I is seen.-BoSon ITanSc, tpt, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with the
tongue is very dsagreeable and nconvenient;
also the usual way of wettng sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has 10 be dipped in
water, is announcement and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obvates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoISrENER.-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiEg sheets in
a copying book, &c. Ii costs but little, and will
save the tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Jan. IT Bookstore. near 9Th ST.
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LAW NOTICE.

SHALL hereafter have an office perma-
i nently in Washington for the practice Of my
profession, and will give careful attention to any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court. the Court OF Claims, in the Land, Patent
or Pension, Offices, or 10 any Of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent 10
me through Y. I'll. Ivy, Attorney al Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 al.
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
J. ID. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20, 1855.
Anr C1-1a,vIu,
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Gard and Invitation 10
the Public.

A Complimentary Gard and Invitation 10
the Public.
ssNHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars
| Will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" ! will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, bur will pay cash for all my
goods-when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, U. S. A., is. NJ, Tailor,
and rlnventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor OF the 25 feet front by l05 feet
WAY
1t is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases at
rulnously low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received
still maintains his reputation for ata times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &c, and
Is determined not 10 be outdone in berality of
dealing nor undersold by the least nor The biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined
10 the best of his ability, 10 employ mertorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and Others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his gratuilous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
examplezing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their iellow-men, aid and
all over the world from the commencement OF the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, fellow-citZens, Representing one OF
The links of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged
GEORGE p FOX,
Co. United States Lsadey Of Fashions,
= =. - Headquarters, No. 32l Broadtcav,
z L. S. GEORGE p. FOX.
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LAW NOTICE.
Brown. Stanton. and WaILer

WIN. T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON.
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims 10 Washington, and in the Courts Of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis.
One Of the parties will always be found al either
place, and letters addressed 10 Them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-tfeod