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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
DIANos. PIANos!-Me have now u

DIANos, PIANOs!-we have now In
store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this CITY, from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis & CO.,
Boston; Bacon n Raven, New York; and knabes
Gaehle u Co. Baltimore ranging in prices from
1925 10 $500.
In addition TO those in store, we have on exhi.
bition al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition any OF
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars. Viohns, Flutes, Accord
cons, Mclodeons, BanJos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods SIore OF
JOHN +. ELLIS,
30G Penn avenue, near 10th street
Feb 25-A
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
T. ID. Winter,

Thomas Brown, +. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
yTyHE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
l 10 prosecute claims Of every description be.
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government.
Office on l4th street, opposite Willard's Hotel
Sep 29-tf BROWN & WINTER
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
JOHN ii. BUTHMANN, Importer and
Ay Dealer In Wine. Brandy. Cigars. &c.

u S~Ns
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Hai and Sixth streets, has received his full
stock and assortment of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
A great variety of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also ST. Peray sparkling red and white Clarei
al prices from 50 so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark !;
Schedam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
key, Irish Malt, Cordials and Havana Cigar
Dec 20-2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

NEW BOOKS.-Plat0 on Immortality Of
IN the Soul translated from the Greek by
Charles S. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodism Biographical, !,
Historical, and Miscelaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. B. Finley.
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

THIS Is to give notice that the following
il original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz:
No. 662 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dane.
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Cole;
No. 779 for 100 acres, issued in the name of Dun
can Brown;
No. GAS for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Thosj
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that shall make applica-
tion 10 the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates of said warrants, under the provisions
ofthe act of the 31st August, 1852.
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant!
Jan 10--3m1aw
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
MAKE NOTICE, visitor and others at

TAKE NOTICE, visitofh and others at
II tending the Metropolitan Fair.-I have just
brought on from New York large assortment OF
splendid Diamonds and great variety of new
styles rich Jewefry.
Also, some very superior Watches, which Tor
true time cannot be surpassed.
have also just finished a magnificent Silver
Tea Set that will compare favorably with anything
OF the kind al the Fair or in America.
Il will be exhibited free of charge 10 all at my
store, AIS Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-
and-a half and Sixth streets.
Feb lS-dlwif III. O. HOOD F..
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

rINO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
the House OF Representatives. gentle.
man who has had twenty years experience as q
parliamentary legal and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them to the service
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode OF employing those hours until the ad.
iournment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent TO the character Of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed TO p. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt.attention. References OF the highest
order Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
d RRIYAL OE NEW ENGLIsH Juyenilc

~ and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas for the drawing room, % Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Litera-
ture. by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenolt.
Heir of Selwood. by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
Tour round my Garden.
IIdred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton eros
and
Dashwood Prary, or Moriimer's College Life
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by "Scrutator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DIR. Heinrich
VIII: translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M d., OF the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Maync Reid.
ON Sale Mt TAYOR & MAURY'S
Ian "a Bookstore, near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

TN HE FAILURE Of Free Society.-Soci
II ology for the South or the Failure Of Free
Society, by George Fitxhugh. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAUKVS
Jan. 13 Book Store near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
TAPER MOIsTENER..-A New Inven-

On Sale al TAYoK & MAURY's
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
TAPER MOIsTENER..-A New Inven-
ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ing the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. II VIII be
found an indispensable article for every Desk IL
is perfectly simple and cheap aud must come IN
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opn-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MorsTESER-A new and very neat use
full invention for moistenng 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
tongue. II is a patent article, vary simple ana
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
IL is scen.-Boaon Transcript Sepf. 1854
PAPER MosTENER-A new invention for mois-
cnng postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable aud inconvenient
also the usuai way of wei,ing sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has 10 be dipped 10
water fs inconvenient and very difficult TO give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes It's also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-l Boston Post,
Sept, 1851
PApyR MofsTENER-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moisening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiEg sheets IN IN
a copying book, &c. II costs but little, and wan
save ihe tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work.
Boston Trareiler Sept, 1884.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Ian II Bookstore, near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks Of
all quaiitles.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

Copy Of disclaimer Of w. ID. Porter % MS appf'ca.
non for an improved aM for making rood
gas fled Apgna s, 1854. Ietters patent isned
AngUa22, 1854.
do not claim as my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subiectins the products OF destructive dis,ilaton
therefrom to high degree Of heat substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification Of w. p. Mcconnell
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

EARTHQUAKE AT Los ANGELEs.-On the
evening of Tuesday the 10th inst, about
half-paSt seven says the Southern Califor-
n'ara, was experienced the most tremendous
shock of an earthquake ever known in this
country, and one that will be long remenl-
bered in this section; such was its force that
large numbers of our one story buildings
were cracked from top to bottom, glass and
erockery were thrown from the shelves, win
dows broken, &c. Nearly every merchant
in this city suffered quite severely in this
manner. Lamps were upset. Families seat
ed at the tea-table were dismayed to witness
the sudden overthrow of tea-urns and dish
es and fled afrighted to the open air.
Clocks were thrown down. Indeed, hardly
building escaped without damage to its
walls, or destruction Of some portion of its
contents. The shock lasted several seconds
and appeared to lift up and twist the ground
about, accompanied by roaring noise like
the approach Of q hurricane.
The weather during the day had been
somewhat cloudy and very unusual for this
season. There was slight fall of rain about
III AN. The movements appeared to come
from the east, although its suddenness rem
dered it impossible to determine with any
accuracy its direction. Every house was
deserted in triee. There can be no doubt
that had our city been composed of three
and four story buildings, it would have been
levelled with the ground. Our buildings
are generally but one story, however, and
70 this fact are we indebted for our escape
from what might have been a fearful catas-
trophe. AS it was, walls Of two-and-a -a-half
and three feet in thickness, were rent asun-
der, and a general ripping and cracking
took place that created universal conster-
nation and brought Miller's prophecies viy-
idly to mind. Our citizens are busily en-
gagged in repairing damages in readiness for
another shake.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
A Great Speech.

Hooper, of the Montgomery (Ala.) Mail,
gives the following report of the greatest
speech he ever heard:
a fellow was indicted up in the old
Ninth, when Tom G. was Solicitor, for
gambling, to wit: playing "short cards." at
certain locality known as Frog Level
Col. n defended him, and cOntended before
the jury, that though the States evidence
tended to show that his client, with bot
tie of liquor in his pocket, accompanied the
crowd who, it was shown, did actually play
yet it never did, with absolute certainty, 10
cate him as one of the players. Said he, by
way of peroration:
Gentlemen of the Jury: The witness has
told you that Peter Wyatt was thar, and q
playin'; for he noticed las hand, and it was
a full on Queens!
Harry snow was thar, and lie was play.
in; for he helt ttco little par!
"William Upson was thar, and he played
cause witness noticed, in particular, that h,
had nothin' but an ace
"Bill Conner was thar, and he PLAYED
gentlemen, for he had the bully hand-four
high-heeled Jacks!
"Bm, gentlemen, when come to ask him
about Abraham Pitkin-my clients hand
what did he say, gentlemen Why, nothih'
gentlemen, except that if Abe hilt any hand
he disremembered what was in it
"And now gentlemen of the jury, because
my client was seen goin' down to Frog Lev,
el, with bottle of liquor in has pocket, and
the witness can't remember if he hilt any
hand at all, when bully hands were out, and
him the best player in the crowds that
rs that say, gentlemen of the jury, as that
any reason that my client was guilty of the
crime of gambolling?" ?"
1t is almost needless to say that the jury
saw the nora-se-qttit,tr and acquitted the de-
fendant.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
FROM New ORLEANS TO SAN FRANCISCO

FRoM New ORLEANS TO SAN FRANcIsco
IN EIGHr DAYs.-The New Orleans P,ca-
yune says, that the practicabiity of COM
munication between that city and San
Francisco, has been demonstrated. There
is now telegraphic communication be-
tween Vera Cruz through the city of Mex
leo to Leon on the way to San Bias. Col.
Stewart, who is the proprietor of the line,
has recently returned to Mexico from the
United States, and is now at work extend
ing the line of telegraph from Leon to Man
zanillo, distance of not more than AGO or
480 miles. 1t will be completed in few
months, and then there will be instant COM
munication between Vera Cruz (only three
days distant from New Orleans) and Man
zanillo, only FIVE days from San Francisco
reducing the time from city to city to
city to eight days-a gain of fourteen or SIX
teen days on the time now made between
the two places.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

MRs. PARrINGToN' LAST. Speaking of
snuff" said Mrs. Partington smiling, as she
stood admiring small pot of the pungent
powder, delicately scented--she stopped
down and closing her eyes, inhaling the de-
lightful aroma that arose from the jar
Speaking of snuff" said she, laying her
hand tenderly on the brown cover of the jar
as if it were a sensuous thing that she was
fearful of hurting it, "such as this can never
be dilatory to the health. The flavor is
beautiful as the balm of thousand flowers.
Talk of the injurious tenderness of snuff, in
deed! l say it has. the effect to extenuate
life, for there was old Mrs. Aims, who took
snuff all her life, lived till she was centurl-
On, and then at ninety-seven had her days
nearly shortened by leaving off taking 1t
| don't think there is anything harmonious
in it, and many poor creature WIN
guitar in his head has been cured Dy L. L.
There's Mrs. Doners"- She was mere
brought to dead stop by an exclamation
from Ike, who had been quietly trying tne
effect of snuff upon the cat, who was calnlly
sleeping by the stove, and had found II was
unsafe to administer, unless the feline claws
were first secured.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

SEVEN Foobs.-The Angry man-wno
sets his own house on fire, in order that ne
may burn his neighbor's. The envlous man
who cannot enjoy life because others 90.
The robber-who for the consideration OF a
few dollars, gives the world liberty to hang
him. The bypocondriac-whose highest
happiness consist in rendering himself mis-
erable. era The Jealous man-who poisons his
own banquet and eats of it. The miser-
,rbo etaryes himself to death in order that
his heir may feast. The slanderer-who tells
tales for the sake of giving his enemies an
opportunity of proving him liar.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
For the Georgetown News.
Scene on Green River.

CNHC OtA OEecn 1N1FcTs
Twas morn; the time of which write,
The sun shed forth his morning light,
Upon Utah's extended plain,
AS slowly forward moved the train,
One single mile to travel oer
10 reach Green rivers gravel shore.
That stream, the dread of all who crossed,
Beneath its surge, life oft is lost.
Its chilling waters ere in storm
Engorging oft a helpless form,
Or robbing trav'lers of their all,
Or causing some stout hearts to fall
Beneath the needless blows it sends,
The weary crossers of the plains.
That mile was pass'd; the stream was seen,
With grassy banks and willows green,
Its waters crystal, cold and deep,
As though with time their pace to keep
Were rushing with majestic sweep
Toward their boundless home.
Yet who could look, and not admire
Those waters swift that never tire,
But madly rushing on
Toward the vast Pacific seas,
They find home, but still no ease.
We never thought while gazing there
OF such fate that hovered near.
We hoped that all would safely pass
Veneer then thought lot was cast,
One single hope that day to blast
Within the stIeam we had to cross.
The wagons safely ferried DER,
The cattle passed from shore to shore,
And yet behind there waited more
To cross that noble stream.
The Captain cried, moment more,
Before you plunge between
Them fearful waters roaring loud;
Be not, my noble men, to proud,
Rut he who doubts he has no need
I'd rather see him leave his steed,
Than stem that rivers heaving crest.
They took no heed, but in they prcss'd,
Young Henry led the horsemen on,
But sad the lead, and short the run,
He little thought his days were done
The stream SO strong, his horse o'erturned,
And deeply down his rider hurl'd-
He rode again the heaving crest,
But close behind horse then press'd-
He seem'd as though he took no heed,
But swept beneath the plunging steed.
(He had then, too, his rider lost
Amongst that struggling, plunging host.)
He rose again but far below,
And downward fast he seemed to 60
He cried for help, but all in vain,
No help was near, he cried again:
He struggled, sunk, arose once more,
Then sad his look upon the shore;
His last sad look he gave the world,
As down the stream his form was hurled:
The time so short, passed like dream
Twas done! he sunk beneath that stream.
Then strangers came, his corse they found,
And laid it low in Utah ground
No mother there to mourn his fate,
No father there with grief down-weighd,
No sister dear, no brother loy'd, f
We're there with hearts by sorrow moved,
No maid was there to mourn his loss,
Nor on his grave her flowers toss
All no! the place is now forgot,
No slab was raised to mark the spot,
Nor willow tree to shade the mound,
There's nought to see bat open ground.
BELTo.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
Lola Monies VS.. Mr.. Booth.

The following is going the rounds of the
papers -
During Lola Montes first engagement at
the Metropolitan Theater, San Francisco,
Mr.. j. B. Booth Jr., the acting manager,
while behind the scenes one morning of re-
hearsal, espied the fair Countess smoking a
cigarette. Civilly aecOSting her he obsery-
ed
Excuse me, Madame Is Countess, but
smoking is against Mrs. Sinclair's positive
regulations"
"Cen' est rein. l shall smoke"
pardon me, Madame, it is absolutely
prohibited in the theater."
"What is that to me? Go away you are
Jesuit"
81 don't profess, Madame, to belong to
any established church, but do profess to
discharge my duty as acting manager for
Mrs. Sinclair, and I must politely, but pos
itively, ask you to desist from smoking"
With great reluctance, Lola threw away
the cigar, and the tragedian passed on, but
returning soon after, what was his surprise
to observe her again indulging in smoking
a Havana!
''This is unworthy of you," Madamoiselle
Lola" he observed, 'und I must again ask
you to extinguish that cigar"
"COquiSe que co.'s eteS r' shouted the in
dignant belle. 81 am Marie de Landsfeldt
Heald. You have insulted me- If the good
King Louis was living now, you should re-
pent this"
Seeing her not disposed to comply with
the rules of the theater, Mr. Booth approach
ed with the intention of removing the cigar,
when she exclaimed, zone step nearer and
will slap your face"
Booth, knowing the woman he had to
deal with, replied, "And if you Go Sonora,
shall most assuredly knock you down"
Lola looked at him and saw that he was
more than a match even for her. Leaving
the theater in towering rage, she rushed
to the abode of her caUalier serUante, whom
We will call Morgan.
Il have been insulted! must have
blood! A cataract of bloodr'
"You shall nave sanguinary Niagara if
you like, but what's the matter?'
Lola detailed the occurrence, and Wor-
gan left to seek Booth. He Was a firm
friend of the young tragedian, and the two
quickly concerted plot. Morgan wrote
as IOlIOWS:--
an M'AMIE:-Therei is a secluded spot near
the broad waters of the Sacramento. meet
him there tomorrow. Pistols. Ten PAGES.
If fall, it is for thee. Pray to the Virgin
for me. Adia carriSmG mia.
Thine, WoRGAN.
P. 81 enclose lock of my hair"
The letter dispatched, the twain left for
Sacramento, and prepared for "a good time"
for day or two. Lola was in agony-re-
penting her folly-until her friend appear
ed before her.
"He is deadI'
"Dead p
II must leave you now, and conceal N.Y.
self for day or two. Adios" and frantic
rush from the room."
The next day news was sent her that
Booth was not dead, but dangerously ILL
The next he was improving, the next con-
valescent, and at the end of about fort
night the two parties returned, having had
a very pleasant fortnight's frolic. Lola's
honor was avenged-she forgave and forgot,
and to this day she does not know the trick
played on her.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

Be The Irishman who wrote to his
friend, informing him of the devoted atten-
tions Of his young wife during his sickness.
couldn't hide a national tendency to wag-
gerry, as he added
%Ah Dennis, my boy, I'm more than ev-
er convinced of the truth of the poets re-
mark-that the whole world is nothing to q
man. if his wife be widow
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

Bar A lawyer once approached pref
ty Quakeress, and said she looked so charm
ing he couldn't help giving her kiss.
"Oh, by Heaven, will"
"Well, friend, as thou has sworn, thee
may do it; but thou must not make prac-
tice Of it,"
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
For the Georgetown News.
To NJ NJ.
BY ALBERTA.

O Mary wilt thou go with me,
Where mountain streams run clear and free
And leave the Valleys toll and care,
And dwell with me in scenes more fair2
o Mary wilt thou go with me,
Where gentle zephyrs whisper free,
Where tall pines wave DER Canons deep,
And lovely cedars round US weep!
o Mary wilt thou go with me
To share my mountain scenery,
Where nature smiles, and forests spread,
And birds sing sweetly overhead 2
And if perchance, thy love should die,
Wilt thou repress each struggling sigh,
Him fOndly to thy bosom press
And cheer with smiles his bed of death2
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

B9~ Somebody says the less man knows
the more easily he is tickled. A thread
bare joke uttered by second-rate CLOWN
will keep blench of blockheads ID laugh
ter fora week. Intelligence runs to thought
aud taciturnity.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

Pnblic WorshIp.-At The Union Church,
Georgetown. Regular appointments of j. Sharp
Of NJ. E. Church, l0t A. N. and P. NJ, every
Sabbath. Occasional supplies by other Minis
ters. Prayer meetings, Thursdays Z p. NJ. Sab
bath School o. A. IL.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
Divine Worship,

Rev. DAVID MCCLURE, of the Presbytery of
San Francisco, breaches every Sabbath morning
aud evening in tie Town Hall, Georgetown. Ser
vices commencing at lOk o'clock A. NJ, and
P. N. Also, every Sabbath afternoon at Bottle
Hill, at o'clock. Prayer meeting at the Par
sonage on Wednesday evenings.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

SAID Raneh0is is situated about twenty-five miles
from Coloma or Hangtown, and about the same
distance from Sacramento City, and is the best
Stock Ranch in Ell Dorado county; having range
Of twenty-five square miles, or fifteen thousand
acres Of superior summer and winter grazing,
watered with numerous pools of clear, cool,
spring water.
>. Dairy Men, Stock Growers, Livery Stable
Keepers and Droviers, will find this safe, cheap
ana convenient place, to keep, recruit and fatten
their stock.
CHAS. SCOFIELD, Proprietor.
Deer Creek Valley, Feb. 18th, 1855. G2O-3m
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
Stock Grazing.

THE subscriber is now prepared to re- %
ceive CATTLE AND HORSES, for G%S
grazing at his well known RANCHO, on Deer
Creek, at the following reduced rates:
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

TERRELL, JOSEPH c., Attorney and Coun-
l. sellor at Law, will promptly attend TO all
business entrusted to his care, in the different
courts. Office, up stairs, near Lewis's Bowling
Saloon.
Georgetown, Oct. 19, 1854. l-tf
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
Books q Stationery.

A Literary Depot, is opened by the under
ms signed, ON Main Street, Bottle HILL at which,
nOOKS, MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS of
very variety, and Of the latest date, can be had
upon application.
JAMISON & CALDWELL.
bottle Hill, April 18th, 1855. I27-tf.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

VKTELLS, FARGO & CO., Express Agents,
w Gold Dust Shippers, and Bankers, George
town. See advertisement 2-tf
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

us. of T.-Georgetown Division, No. q,
Sons of Temperance, meets every Tues
~ day evening, at O'Clock, III their Hall
on Main street, Georgetown.
All brethren in good standing are invited to at
tend. l. B. WARREN, w. P.
WM. 7. GIBBS, E. S.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26

Georgetown Temple OF Honor, No. IL.
MEETS every Friday evening at o'clock, at
IRI the Masonic Hall Brethren of the Order
are cordially invited to attend.
WM. T. GIBBS, w. c.. T.
GEO. +. JAMESON, w. r.. 1I
Georgetown, Feb. 8, 1855. Il7-tf.
The Georgetown news., 1855-07-26
=. O. or q. T..

=. q. OF q. F.
,s4saxs. MementO Lodge, No. 81, Institu-
=s1SssZted, March 22nd, 1865. Meets on
5szssSSVSsSS Thursday of each week, at the Ma
sonic Hall, at Il O'Clock, ?. NJ.
Transient Brothers, in good standing, are cor
daily invited to attend.
LEWIS FLESHMAN, n. g., pro TEN.
S. KNOX, Seeiy.