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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

All these papers 10 be made OF the best mate,
rials and finished in the besl manner and free from
aduteration. A contract will be entered into for
supplying the quantities stated, at such times as
the public service may require; but the privilege
IS reserved Of ordering greater quantity Of either
Kind, should greater quantity be required, at such
times and in such quantities as may be deemed
necessary.
Samples of each kind Of paper must accompany
each bid, aud all proposals and samples must be
transmitted TO this Office free of postage or other
expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the Individual
or firm making it, and must specify the price per
pound and the consequent price per ream (and
but one prce) OF each description Of paper
All the paper must be delivered AT such place OF
places may be designated, in good order, free Of
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
ject 10 the inspection, count, weight, and meas
urement of the Superintendent, and be in all re
spects satisfactory. M
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished a,
this Office TO persons applying for them aud none
will be taken into consideration unless snbsianti
ally agreeing herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, WILDE required, (,
and the supplying of inferior article, or failure
10 supply the quantity required al any time, viii
he considered violation OF the contract.
Each bidder is required 10 furnish with his pro
posals satisfactory evidence of his ability TO exc
cute IL, and any proposals unaccompanied with
such evidence will be rejected.
Proposals viii be addressed TO the "Superin
,endeni OF The Public Printing, Capitol of the Uni
ted States, Washington" and endorsed, Propo.
sails for Supplying Paper"
A. G. SEAMAN,
Superintendent of Public Printing.
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mise Of 1850. Mr.. Choate is particularly rich
in the Latin and Greek classics, which he is
understood to have passion for, and to read
daily as much ns college youths, and with far
more relish and avidity. He has half dozen
editions each Of such works as liyy, Horace,
Pindar, &C. Tn political and parliamentary
books, and also in historical works, he is quite
full He has more valuable theology than any
layman we know, embracing the Fathers Of the
Church, and many valuable works. So in ec-
clesiastical history he is pretty rich. Mr. Ever
ett's is the fullest on the law Of nations, though
he has quite collection. He has about all on
law that lawyer of his standing should have,
and fair collection Of scientific works, includ-
ing Bayle's Dictionary in French, Erasmus,
Lipsius, &c. Then he is rich in encyclopedias,
and particularly in American history. Other
rarities for a private library are Rymers Foe
dera, Somers' Tracts, and Du Cange's Glossa-
rum. This library, Of which you have o
glimpse with pen and ink, is perfectly arranged
by subjects. The rooms have free and easy
appearance that is very attractive. We warn
all lovers Of books, that if they would not run
into the temptation OF breaking the tenth COM
mandment they had better keep out Of this
library. Mr.. Choate thinks he should have
died before this, had it not been for his library
This reminds us that library has been named
medicine for the mind, and of the King Of
Egypt, who, according to Diodorus, Siculus
had inscribed over his library door Greek
words, which, Englished, are, "The Dispensary
for the Soul"
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
OF 88
HORACE "ATEHs
No 333 Broadway, New York.

NO t0S brOndW0y, New v0rks
OPPOSITION TO THE CoMBINATIQs.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
In bination Of Music Dealers % keep up the
prices Of non copyright mv sic against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal TO extend
10 Mr. WATERS the courteses Of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evi.
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition TO the Great MONOPOLY, and
in his efforts 10 aid Native Talent, and adopt the
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music Is immense and the catalogue
Of his own publicatonsis one Of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds,
Superior toned 64 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000
and 1925, interior Of as good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos of every variety OF style and
price. up to 81 900, comprising those OF Ten dii-
ferent manufactories; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters PIanos and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of T. GILBERT
G Cos. make towners OF the Eolean Patiently
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 to $50. Mcodeons from five different
manufactures, including the well-known S. D. G
ii. w. Smiths Melodeons, Uuned the equal tenn
Prices S45, SEQ, SIS, 500, Sl15, Sl25. $l3a, $780,
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed The best terms
TO the trade, schools, &c i2A per cent. discount
TO Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended to. Music sent 10 all parts of the conn-
try, post paid, al The reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules OF prices of Mn-
sical Instruments forwarded TO any address free
of charge. Feb 16-d3m
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complimentary dinner was given at Wor-
cester, yesterday, all the viands being cooked
BY gas, upon an improved method, invented by
James b. Blake, esq, the agent of the gas CON-
pany in that city. Quite number Of scientific
gentlemen and others had assembled 10 Judge
Of its merits and upon all sides we heard com
mendation expressed. The arrangements for
cooking we're the most complete that we ever
saw, and at the same time simple in their con-
struclion and efficacious in the results. The
oven, in particular, attracted our attention. its
peculiarities consistingin the application Of the
gas outside, the ample supply Of oxygen for
combustion, and the arrangements made for
the exit Of its products. No heat can possibly
escape, the article cooking receiving all applied.
The advantages claimed by this patent are
rapidity, neatness, convenience, economy and
improvement in quality Of food. There were
sixty plates laid, the cost Of cooking for which
land the bill Of fare was quite excellent)
amounted to only $l.40, 400 feet Of gas being
consumed at the rate Of 81 mills per foot. The
price Of gas in this city is n mills. We pre-.
sent below the specified costs which would be
incurred by those using this apparatus: One
gallon Of water at 52S Fahrenheit, boiled in I
min. 70 sec, consuming 3 $4,000 cubic feet Of
gas, cost lc. 3 mills; ! quart potatoes, boiled
IN 40 min. Is Sec, consumed 25.l0o cubic
feet Of gas, cost &c. 2 mills; lbs. bread,
baked in 81 minutes, consumed 25-l00 cubic
feet Of gas, cost &c. . mills; pies, baked in
81 minutes, consumed III 60-lG0 cubic feet of
gas, cost 4c. mills A lbs. beef baked in one
hour, consumed IL 2O-l00 cubic feet Of gas,
cost 4c. 2 mills; buckwheat cakes, is minutes,
consumed 20l00 cubic feet Of gas, cost &c 8
mills lb. beef steak, broiled IN 4 minutes,
consumed 15.i00 cubic feet Of gas, cost 81
mills; lbs. beef steak, broiled in 10 minutes,
consumed 5 3s-l00 cubic feet Of gas, cost ic 8
mills.-lB Boston Post.
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.ECK 3 Rs' FARINA. prepared ex.

Ill pressly for families, a delicate and appro-
prato food for all seasons, and one Of the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepara-
tions ever brought 10 the table, eminently com
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
and heathful sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of choera when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farna cannot fail TO
be saluiary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres.
ervaiion of health or the prevention of sickness
is AT least as important the curing of disea e.
People in health should therefore use Heckers'
Farina freely, as common food 10 preserve the in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles F. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee & Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; 8. 6. Bowdlear Il Co.,
IL Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker IL Brother al the Croton Mills, POI
Cherry street, New York
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made la double
Boilers, which render burning or scorchine i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair OF the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w-
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S@- We hear every day Of talented and re-
spectacle members Of the Wing party denoun.
cling Know nothingism, and declaring their
purpose to support the Democratic party in its
contest with the new Order. Among them is
Mr.. James Il. Lacy, of Fredericksburg, who,
es brilliant orator and effective speaker, had
not his superior among the ablest supporters Of
General Scott, in the canvass of 1852, in Vir-
ginia. We trust Mr.. Lacy will take the field
in behalf Of cause be is so well qualified to
sustain.---Richmond Examiner.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

and Everett.
The Boston correspondent Of the New York
Journal Of Commerce, in the course Of his last
letter, affords the following glimpse into the
private libraries Of Messrs. choate and Ever
EFT
"The library Of the Hon. Rufus Choate, in
cluding law books contains 1000 volumes, and
the figures by no means give one an idea Of
the wealth Of the collection. OF the above,
1900 are at his law office, mostly law books or
thu.e of daily reference. The remaining $500
line all tie rooms of the second story OF his
house. These ample rooms are his library.
We leave it for thcse more familiar with such
matters to decide hcw Mr.. Choate has been
able to get entire possession Of these valuable
sleeping chambers exclusively for his inani
mate and yet animate guests, such as Homer,
Cicero, Pindar, and the like. II is said Tiers
have been many domestic crompromises on
subjects Of this kind, which, If given to the
world would be Ear more entertaining, if they
would not make az much noise, as the Compro-
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March
COURT or CLAIMS, &c.

IHARLES LEE JONES, in addition TO his
~ ordinary practice in the Circuit Court OF the
District of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court Of the United States and in the newly-eou-
stuted court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States. In the management OF cases
before the Supreme Court. and in the prosecution
Of claims before the newly-constitnted Court Of
CLAIMS, his father General Walter Jones, though
mostly retired from general practice, will unite
with him, and do his best 10 advance the success
Of clients, by written statements and arguments,
and by all other need(ul and proper exertions,
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

The following letter OF Col. Robinson and
the accompanying papers, in regard TO the
pistols Of Gen. Washington, will be found
highly interesting. These valuable relics con-
meet themselves with three of the most distin-
guished men whose names are identified with
our history. We should rejoice if the effect Of
Col. Robinsons publication should be the pre-
sentation to Congress Of the pistols rendered
sacred by the ownership of Washington, Jack
son. and Lafayette Union Of yestesddy.
Gen. Washingtons Pistols.
GEoRGETowN HEIGHTS, d. c.,
Mount Hope, Feb. 20, 1855.
SIR The presentation of the sword Of Gen.
jackson to the Congress Of the United States
has created in my mind strong desire that
the pistols which were presented by the Mar
quis Lafayette to General Washington, and
worn by him in the service Of his country, and
which had the honor, through the Hon. C. +.
Mercer, to present to Gen. Jackson on the 9Th
Of January, 1924, and afterwards devised by
the last will Of Gen. jackson to the son Of the
Marquis, and delivered to him by the late and
lamented Gen. Armstrong, may in like manner
be presented to Congress, and laid upon the
altar Of our country" in remembrance of the
great achievements Of the Father of his Couh-
try and his companion-in-arms, the Marquis
Lafayette and also in remembrance Of the
distinguished services of Andrew jackson in
the war of 1872. The pistols alluded to are
now in the possession Of the grandson Of La
fayette, who is now in this country
/ cannot express my desire in stronger terms
for their presentation by the family Through
some suitable channel) to the Congress Of the
United States than those used by Senator Bell
in the presentation Of the sword as referred to:
at seems to me eminently fit that those
pistols !" should become the property Of the
government Of the United States, "and be
placed among the trophies Of our victories, and
the mementoes Of our heroes, for [they are
associated with the names of three Of the
bravest Of the brave, and with battles the his
tory Of which will fill the brightest pages in our
country's annals"
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
VIM. ROBINSON.
A. o. P. NICHOLSON, esq.,, Washington, D. c.
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M ODERN LANGUAC;ES.-D. Il. Gr0ux,
IHl native of France, teacner of Modern Lam
gnages, especially French. Spanish, and German
Translations made with correctness and puncru
atty. Professor of Numesmatics, for the cassi6-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 2l-dff
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E,s EDITION or CHARMING

ii TyHJFLc'S ED1HHON Or WIEN - -
III Works OF Rev. DIR. Channing, IN six Volumes
bound. Price So 25.
The same six volumes bound in three Price
Two dollars.
Memoirs Of William EIlery Channing, 3 vols
Price 81 IS, with Portrait engraved steel,
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter Price so cents.
large supply OF the above just received at
TAYLOR a. AAURYS
March 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
ATER YEARS, by the Author or !. the

ATER YEARS, by the Author OF !. the
IL Old House by The River
Mr.. Rutherfords Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Poiter A. M
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans. M. d.
The Land OF the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor
Brushwood picked up on the Continent /; OF
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World, by OsyI.h
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources of The Mississippi
River, by Henry II. Schoolcraf.
Danas Minrealogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from a large arrival of
new books al TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Dec y Bookstore. near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

DJ- Religious Notice. There will be preach
ing in the 18th street Baptist Church both morning
and night, tomorrow, by the pastor The ordi.
nance OF Christian Baptism will be administered
Al the close Of the sermon al night.
March 10
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recentlyofered
TO the public is attracting great attention, not only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there 50 great number Of people who are af.
fieted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his "rem-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confdence-is placed; andw do not wonder
that his remedy for avery common disease, which
has been SO long needed, has attractedthe attention
fall sufferers from headache who have heard Of it..
From our own knowledge OF DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor il receives, and that il will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give il
a trial.--Lynn Ness, December 90, 1853.
For salei Washington by r. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

NEW NOVEL. b. the anthor Of ..s,a,y
IN Bsrton."--North and South, by the author
Of Crawford, tho Moorland. Cottage, sc. Price
371 cents,
kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace. Ly
lohn s. G. Abbott. Price 81
Just published, and for sale ut
TAYLOR a. MAURitsS
March Bookstore, near 9th a.
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January 25 1855
TN Pursuance Of the provisions Of the act
j entitled " An act 10 provide for executing the
public printing sc, approved August 26, 1882
sealed proposals will be received al this Office, in
the Capitol until "Wednesday, the 2Sth day Of
March next, at l2 o'clock, M. for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions of writing
paper, TO wit
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
WAsnrxoroS, d. C., Jan. 8, 1924.

STA: The pistols which you have rendered
me, through Col. Mercer, have been this day
received, and beg you to accept in return, my
sincere thanks. You could have offered me
nothing more acceptable. As instruments
which, in the hands OF the Father Of his
Country, and OF him who was his bosom as
sociate, contributed to the establishment Of the
Independence we enjoy, they derive additional
value; and merit to be considered sacred and
holy relics ! shall keep them, sir, feelingly
impressed with remembrance Of their pecu-
liar history, and OF the kindness Of yourself
expressed towards me in their presentation.
With sincere respect, &c,
ANDREW JACKSON.
To Col. w. ROBINSON, Of Sudley, Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
survey OF the Bainbridge, sc.

NORFOLK, March 9.--The court Of inquiry will
meet tomorrow, 10 inquire into the damages sus-
tained by the brig Bainbridge. It will consist OF
Captain Carpenter, President, and Captains
Barron and Manning. sPurser Mason is 10 be
Judge Advocate.
The sloop-of-war Jameston is discharging her
powder. No survey has yet been held. She is
said TO be positively rotten.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
READY MADE CLOTHING

i REDUCED PKICES.--As the season
IA is advanced, we have determined TO sell of
the remaining portion Of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 consult economy in purchasing fine Over.
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merino Vests Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments Of
fine quality, will find present variety to be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices lF
WALL & STEPHENS,
3H3 Pa. avenue, next TO iron Hall.
Feb "a
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS
Il and Spoons, &c.-Just received a large as
sortment of superior Table Cutlery of every va
riety.
Also, every style of the finest quality AIbaia
Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors,
&c, which will be found the best substitute for
real silver ever ds covered.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

LNlRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES.
I The subscriber has on exhibition a, the
Smithsonian Institution, Two of his improved Iron
Safes. The one made of tough wrought bar and
plate Iron, lined with chilled or case hardened
Iron, secured with an inner iron grating Of two
inch bar iron riveted together, the whole put to-
gether with heavy screws or nuts upon the in
side not, however, passing through the outside
plate. The frame or corner bars made of
angle iron not rivet or screw upon the outer
surface OF the safes, thus rendering them proof
against the burglars chsel or drill, which cannot
penetrate the chilled iron. The door is secured with
Halls patent anti.gunpowder proof lock- which
obtained a medal at the Worlds Fair, London,
1851, and in New York, 1853 and Isl. This
Safe is intended 10 be Burglar Proof only; but
when placed within Fire Proof vault or inside
Of one Of Herring's Patent Fire Proofs renders
them both Fire and Thief Proof
The other on exhibition, is one of Herring's
celebrated Fire Proof Safes. which received the
highest premium al the Worlds Fair, London and
New York, and are universally acknowledged 10
be the best protection against fire now in use.
SlLAS G. HERRING,
Paieniee and Manufacturer.
FITZHUGH COYLE,
Agent, No SIG, 7ih street, Washington, where
he keeps an assortment on hand for sale
March 2-6tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

nANIEL WEBsTER.--Messrs Taylor
IL e. MAURY have few Of the original sub
scribers' copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster,
printed on very fine imperial paper, in which Mr..
Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes !;
price $40.
T. a. M. are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar Ii Bookstore near 9th sf.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
The United states ship Jamsstown.

PHILADELrHIA, March 9.-Commodore Stewart
has received oficisl notice from the naval con-
structor Mr.. Hart at Norfolk, that, after careful
sea-worthy, and fit for a three years cruise. The
report to the contrary arises from an anonymous
letter. ~ ~
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

M Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR
ATING CORDIAL.-The merits Of this purely
vegetable extract for the REMOVAL and cure OF ply
sical prostration genital debility, nervous affec-
tion &c, &C., are fully described in another col
umn oTthis paper, 10 whichthe reader is referred
90 per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for Ss,
SIC per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen
uine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 3.Frankn
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w H. GILMAN, Washington, d. c.
CANDY 81 HATCH Baltimore.
PEEL g. STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
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Cruise 81 enc susq u ID hanna.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10.--The United States
steam-frigate Susquehanna left Philadelphia, De-
cember 26, 1850, and Hampton Roads June s.,
1851. Since that time, she has sailed 6l,037 mes,
visiting China and Japan, in connection with the
late expedition. She left Rio Janeiro on the llth
February last
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
Report Of the Bribery Committee, sc,

TRENTON, N. j., March s.-The bribery com
mittee Of the Legislature have reported that one
thousand dollars was offered TO Mr. Decker, 10
influence his vote upon the bank question, but
refused 10 disclose names. The report was or
dcred 10 be printed.
Four special bank bills have been killed, lack
ing four votes--Mount Holly, Camden, and Cum
berand. The two first were reconsidered There
is rather poor show for special charters.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

COUTHERN BOOK.--Origin Of the Con-
- sttution; Incorporation Of The General Gov
eminent by the States; as national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty History of Copart.
nershp Territories from the Virginia Deed, i7s4,
to The Treaty with Mexico, lS4s; Division Of the
Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puriians; Origin and Cause Of Trouble be.
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy OF the
Republic; Legal mode Of Redress pointed out; by
w. B. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
On Sale at BISHOPS Periodical Store,
No. 2l6 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining willsrd's Hotel
Jan 3O-N
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r Aw PARTNERsnIP-supr,

AW PARTNERsHIP.-su Court
IL ofthe United dSiates.--ROBER J. WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed copartnership
under the name Of " WALKER & JASfS,r for the
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
viii attend throughout the future sessions or tha,
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan l9-eo3m