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Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-11
FANCY GOODS.

A beautiful assortment Of fancy prints {
every variety Of style and pattern. bingham
lawns, figured alpaca, bombazlnes, bombay
cites, shawls, scarfs, handkerchiefs, Grape, mus
lin, edgings, ribbons, &C.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-11

march 2t.1s55.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-11

Crushed, clarified, loaf and brown sugar. mo-
lasses, syrup molasses, golden syrup, superior
tea, Rio and Java coffee, sassafras, ginger, pep
per, cloves, spice, cinnamon, ground ginger,
nutmegs, s@nufs, tobacco, cigars, pipes, soap,
candles, vinegar, pickles, PePper-sauce, &c.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25

OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHoor.-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing il being fitted up for its reception. !.
Az the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
ban College, Il will continue to preserve the char
acer of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation OF thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next scs-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: 912 so per quarter, payable in advance
AT small additional charge, the students Will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also % receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment 4 81 5' 'rl1 eEk -l.hf
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and sspenntendcnce Of ths Principal
The necessary expenses Of q full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers 10 tho Faculty Of the Columbian College |;
Col. il Il. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Cum
ton, ESQ; L. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Of5ce;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Once; and Pro
fessor G. C. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25

~ Claimants.-FRANClS "A. DlChlNS 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
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; property 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
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
sc, of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States;
ali 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 or the public Of
Rces which may requirethe aid of an agent or attor-
new. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. r A. Dckins 10 known to most ofthose who
have beyn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. s
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 70 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
Allletters must be postpaid.
Sep 28--1yd (m)
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Depoted to Gin Affairs, Ednoafros, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
il about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits
continuance OF the same and such additional sap
,,oyf as will enable him 10 continue his paper,
an independent journal, and IN the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion and which il is his fixed purpose to maintain,
10 long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 dilaic. SufRcc IL 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 propriety, TO
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptvc and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns Of this jour-
nal. To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals Tor ade-
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
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4 No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, excep! a. the option Of tho editor.
Persons leaving the cityor declining business
may discontinue on payment efsrresrs
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w EAkSAAI hC pun
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia wecklies Among the new
features will be a new aud brilliant series Of orgi
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of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fAy-six consecutive weeks
in the Safnrdny Courier, will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons The first OF a series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley or the Knights the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO,
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cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
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graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
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wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
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Address A. SCOTT, Peblisher,
No Ill Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
York; AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
HHuCAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from Tho Lo'oer
TIME FROM Mssg ~ ocAao M A9sf oNIY % HouRs
.K- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at St. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
St. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
b CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at 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 $50, p. m take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at 8 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 ut and above Pekin
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danville, Terre- -Hau,e, 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
msr THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, st. Louis.
Ma- 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.
F. HEATING. Supl G. G M. r. R.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
JIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

nrxTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
~ CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
tien 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, captsin ,a, mle rnn,
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, Leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michl-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |: l.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
one Of the above splendid steamers viii leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al =
O'Clock, p. m every day, Except Sundaysl ana
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting to take passengers direct to Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening alter ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirtysix hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line oil low
pressure steamboats, to all places north OF Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with lni-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Misssspp
Railroads or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West. asIeEf
The American Lake Shore Railroads from buf-
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous iine Oh
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the valley
of the Mississippi, Running time to Chicago, 80
hours; to ST. Louis, So 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
glance that no other line can enter the lists as COM
petitors. IL a
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege ofstoppng over at any point on tne
route and resuming 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, OF
freight apply at the. Companys Once, NO. lss
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York. to
t JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
IisteIIantums.
mo ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMs no COL


lect-I am again Collector in Fairfax county
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts. and, ifjustied, will attend TO the coec-
lions of claims in the adjoining counties
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys Of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent TO me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity agent, as may be
requested it, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which IL the claim is made. iha dffsndani ha. a:
pay me ten per cent, If collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt;
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
-, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

excursions daily throughout The
wear by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 81 only.
To families and others desirous of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours of Ga
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, So only.
For further information apply TO Captain A D..
Peck, on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the line in Washington.
Julv lS-d2mx
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
FEMALE EDUCATION.

MFRS. r. w. YOUNG & MISS ". TOWN
Qu respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and K streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant limited number of
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course Of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches Of female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
practical It is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months ........................ 1850
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and Instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....)
Sept 6-3tawtlSth
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.
~ W. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
.necifully inform his customers and the pubhc
Generally, that he has just received New Faii and
Winter Goods, in great variety. such a. Clotns,
Cass;meres and Vestings, Of the latest importa-
ton and is prepared to have them MADE up 8
,he shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner. and at low rates of prices. I,
Having made arrangements to 60 INTO ine
aReadv.made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that ne can oner 20
those wishing 10 purchase stock oil Golnng'
not inferior to any in this city and not made up al
the north, as is usually the case with work sofa
here; but cut in his own establishment, ana MADE
by our own needy citizens in this dun season, al
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 70
compete with northern work in point OF prices !;
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHts, ana vest,
AT the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, OUT OF clotn OF
cashmere, for the small sum Of. .$lo
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ........$l0 70 ~
Overcoats Of different styles, from. 81 TO $@o
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. " outo Ply
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........G ~ 10 ?iu
This stock Of Clothing is Of superior quainy
and has been made up since he received the tall
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 Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sent 14-tf .s
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
NrR. BusHNELL,s SCHOOL, IsTH

NI street, between L and @ streets, Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course of in
struction embraces Ancient aHd Modern Ian
puages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, tsgether with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug 1l-eo4w
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
pianos and Dlol0deons for Cash. as


TToRACE WATERS, the great Music and
i'll Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. win mn ~
Wall street, to raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted flanos and
Melodeons at q large discount from factory prices,
for cash His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodcons Of the best Boston.
New Haven New York, and Buffalo makes 81.
fording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from 800 10
To $780, Music and musical instruments OF All
kind. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
.unplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Meio-
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free Of postage. sar 3 y " ls
Sent 2l-d3m 4 e&
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25

NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities sought and sold.
Promissory notes. bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-n EMANUEL = hAA1.
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~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The nnderslgned

ENERAL AGENCY.-Tne undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in.genera, here and eslc-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearagc pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, tho
renting Of houses, and a general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18Th
rtrect.
RKFERENcRs.
Hon. J. c. Dobbin, Secretary of tia Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callen, esq, President Of the Board Of Ce~s-
mon Council aNf
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lar.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. c. Reddall, State Dspa,tmena.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
ian 17--u f#af.Ne#ta HE@Ho shs1f att
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25

cI.ENWO0D CEMETERY.

.eej GLENWOQD CEMETERY.
VNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACtc
OF the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies fbr the purpose, Is now
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodieu. In which such friends Of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
The plsn Of the incorporators is one Of equality
n regard 10 the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
inrton. applications viii be panctually attended 70
at the present Office in the east wing OF the build
ing'on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not 70 drive fast through
'"s - - - VIM. 8. HUMPHREYS.
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol aug |f--om
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! =. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

D 3e STEEK, MERCHANE Hna0,
~. is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS TO which he
invites the attention of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety Of Gentlemens Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No.4, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav M-Stif
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MisftIIaMtuns.
yT1O SENATORS AND sEMBERs OF

yTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
l the House of Ropresentativcs.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 devote them TO the service
ofany gentleman having writing 10 do, either ior
the press or of any other description Desiring
sone mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment Of the present session Of Congress, ne
r. perfectly Indifferent as to the character Of the
writing he may be required to perform, and VIII
perform i upon the most reasonable terms Com
inunications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of4} street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. et@#g tS Feb I'll
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r IME! LIME! LIBfE!-TO Plastercrs

II IME! LIME! LIME!-TO Plasferers
l 4 and Builders.-We have now on hand, at
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime IL is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, II being
burnt altogether by wood which makes it a very
superior article for plastering, white coating ana
hard finishing.
Give us a call, and you shall be pleased.