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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-22
EDlTORBTABLE.

The CAROLINA CULTrvAroa.
The August number is good one. Il
contains number Of articles at once useful
and instructive to agriculturists Of the
South. Price, 81 year
w. ID. COOK, Publisher.
Raleigh, N. C,
The LADIES WREATH.
The August number contains well exc
cuted plate, and the usual reading matter.
10 young persons, the Wreath would prove
an interesting companion. The price is
only 81 year.
BURDICK & ScovILL,
Publishers, New York.
ARTHua's IioMs MAeAzEE.
We are already in receipt Of the Sepsem.
Der number of this excellent monthly. II
sacapital number
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TRon THE SEAT or wAa.

H d u.
PROM TIE SEAT or WAR. 30
Dates from the Cdmea, 70 the 2oth Of
July, say that everything was in preparation
for general assault within fifteen. days.
The Russians had succeeded Ia establish
ing rife pits In front Of the French sappsrs.
Later sdvices 10 Che a9th, announce that
there are continued preparations for grand
expedition, and that all the vcssels ef the
feet bad assembled at Kamiessh bay.
twas reported as Paris, that the Epseh
Government had official noti6sation Of tho
bombardment OF tho Maiakcif sad Redsp.
and. tha. preparations vese sads fsr an as-
sault.
Tss vseses ef Rgyps, IVES ueeetiAsine
with the Rassisns, Tor Bedouins 70 serve 10
tho Csinea.
THE LATEST AKD MOST nsroa1Axx
Z Ts!egraphie despasehs. rseeissa AZ ISssrN
pool from Londoa, on Gatasday, tss morn.
log Of tie sailing Of NO steamer. ssatss shat
the siege q sshastopol i abant - bs mis-
Cd, and thas 4 sonmpniss,ioa q staftiing
intesest had also beea reeeised sfor Ger
many. b. ths Western powers.
The brdasasiops 10 tho Sea os Axcf.
wsrs progressing. y
Accounts from Csnssansl6epls, Az tha.
ssham.l had dsassodsd from she nom.
tains, ahrsaisaiag e,reessls mosemen,a
apon The Rpsslahs.
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Potatoes.

Mr.. p. McKcnna, has sent us some Irish
potatoes of very large sizer-six weighing
five pounds-for which he will accept our
thanks.
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EscouRAGIEe CALcvliTIoE--Amosg the
calculations With regard 20 sebastopoI Is enc
IN kic kndon Morning Post, which says thai
The terminstien ofihe siege !. longer mat.
Ter of doubt but may be exactly estimated.
The calculation Of that journal Is that ihe
place VIII bsiakeh yeAr afiernesi.
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Franklin Gaillard, ESQ.

EXTRAORDINARY cAsEa-ArTEMPT To
srARvE A LITTLE Boy FOR HIS MONEY
John Blattner and Louisa Kock, says the
st Louis Denaocrat, were brought down
to the police Office from their residence at
the cornerof Ninth street and LAFAYETTE
avenue, having been arrested far the i'll
treatment and attempt to starve a little
son of Blattner. aged eight or nine years,
calling himself Franz Blattner. 1t appears
that the mother Of the boy died a short
time since, leaving by will all her property,
consisting of a small share of real estate,
TO Little Franz. Shortly after her death,
the woman Louisa Kock was brought to
the house, and took up her residence with
Blattner. 1t was then determined by the
man and woman TO get Franz out Of the
way, and secure the real estate for them
selves. The way to accomplish this vii.
famous purpose was to starve him 10 death.
Accordingly, he was fastened up in a
room with bis hands tide behind his back,
where, at the tine of his discovery, he had
been confined for the space of two days,
without having had morsel to eat or
drink. He would probably have suffered
q horrible death, had it not been for the
watchfnlness of the persons living in the
ne,ghborhood, who, suspecting the case,
informed the police, and had the house
entered and searched. Little Franz was
ove5oyed at his release.
BIattner and his paramour were lodge !
IN the eaiaboose, and will be dealt with
as thay deserve to day. II is difficult 10
imagine q more unnatural or inhuman
deed.
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Mr.. 3. Thompson, Of Georgia, on 4
visit will, bis family to Fort Edward.
Washington soUnty, N. York. was cited
70 appear before Judge Gibson. soonafter
his arrival, and produce the person OF an
alledged slave Emily, complained Of as IN
possession Of said Thompson, Mr.. I. ap.
pcared, having with him coIored eih Of
shout twenty years, and answered 10 the
complaint that she was not restrained of
her liberty, but had been informed previ-
GUS 70 ssartipg upon the journey, that she
would be free to leave him if she desired.
spoo arriving in the free Statcs--ihat she
bad no desire 70 leave him, bnt preferred
70 return TO her Southern liosne. Noone
appearing 10 prosecute the writ, ;he Judge
discharged the same. The Girl Emily had
not been consulted previous ta.she preser.
saent Of the eomplaips.
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Gelr9rapJn.

HALIFAX, August i6, 1885.
The Britiah mail steamship America, has
arrived at this port, with Liverpool aatss 10
the 9Th inst. .s.,,..
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Subscription receipts will be published in
our next paper. We hope to hm c few
more names by that time.
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There has not been q single cass Of The
cholesa 10 Paris this summes.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTIM
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ Tie only Railroad Route from the Lorcsr
Mississippi to the atlantic!
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 90 HOURsi
CT The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. IN.
The steamers connect at Alton (only % miles
from St. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. M, take the at Alton al
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in tmeto take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p, m take the at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) al 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 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids as well as
10 points on the Illinois river al and above Pekin.
The trans of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavcry,
Danville, Terre- -Hau,e, Pekin, and Pona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for LAsalle.
N@- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
NR- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had al 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
KEATING Snn,i C. & M z II
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

~ Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
iinues 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-
empton 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 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 Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also. claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States
all 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 orthe public Of
fccs which may require the aid OF an agent ator-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dickns is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S--1yd (m)
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RIO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL:

i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. June
coHrt, 10Th June. l 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
lcciions 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, ifjustiied, will attend TO the collec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties.
4 If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys Of the bar
'heeUst AN 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 or as agent, as may be
requested; if as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected sucured, and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent 12-1m
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w ut pun
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Of the Last Century All who have read Mr.. Lip
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in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of a series of original novelcttcs,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO, e
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Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Deroted TO City Afo,rs Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
THE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
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 socits a
continuance of the same and such additional snp-
poyt as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which it is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary TO dilate. Suffice il 70 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 prppriety, 10
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
aud adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded m proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends TO 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 for ade-
The Semi Weekly News viii shortly appear in
an improved dress.
TERMS:
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The paper without business card, df paid in
advance or within one month from date
OF subscription). ................... | 3O
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date Of subscrip-
tion.. ............... ...................... 90
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear.
No paper discontinued until all arrearsges are
paid, except at the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears
Aug 20~
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CLASSICAL and s1athematical

-
= ScHoor--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where eommodions build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Column
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter 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: sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mneralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
.pecia care and superintcndence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $l90 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton. ESQ; L. ID. Gale, M d., OF the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Once and Pro
lessor c. G. Jewett, OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Sepe1--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
GREAT WESTERN NAIL ROUTE
JIYTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO


GIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. Tbs Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following siaunch first-
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
tisn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, 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 a daily
line for passengers and freight from New fork 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller ]
Richards; louisiana Captain Davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those weknow magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays ;Northcrn Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo wednesdays
One OF the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at y
o'clock, p m, every day, except Sundays,) and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
Ia hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting to take passengers direct TO chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Runainr time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
hours
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours Total thirty-sx hours.
Connecting at Chicago with hne me OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north OF Cnicaso
10 Green Bay also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with ILL
nos River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Tram
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above ana De-
low, making tho cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this hne at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line Oh
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago 80
hours; to ST. Louis, 56 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
pettors -
Passengers tickcted through from New YORK
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route, and resnmng 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 Centrai
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo
For any further Information, through tickets, or or
freight, apply at the Company's once, NO. lsS
Broadway corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
LIP. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
FEMALE EDUCATION.

A0 RS. X. w. YOUNG q MISS v. TOWN
lyl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and 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. 1t 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. ...................... $50
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental.... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oil and water colors....
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

KEW YORK, May 2, ls53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an effice, No. ~
William street, (Merchants' E1change) Tor the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promssory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. INN
Sep 21--f EMANUEL =. nAhA.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
-r-. CHEAP AND PLEASANT

excursions daily throughout tho
year. by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded by the regular. trips of the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore TO Aquia Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip including good dinner
on board, 50 only
For further information apply TO Captain A ID.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent ofrthe line in Washington.
july 1S-d2m*
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MtsftlIuMkgMs.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TINIIIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA'

GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TTyHIs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
Of the Lead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
persons. ~
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. Ill.
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 q
prernium,) making the early selections Of lots the
Until an oficeis established ID the city Of wash
ington applications will be punctualy attended 70
at the present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visitsrs are requested not 10 drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. x.x,.,,,, ,.,,e,
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug S7--Sm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 1893 Broadway New
YORK, prefering to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharPers OF
Wall street. 10 raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at 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 Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al,
,osdnp an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from SEQ to
Id $3.50. Music and musical instruments OF an
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
oost paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices OF Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
nddress free OF postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
NEw BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NTEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel W. Taylor ~ Co, have opened the
soncious New Store on Penn. avenue, nextto
Messrs. Geo, & r. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale of Ladies', Gentlemens, Misses
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS
In opening this establishment our aim is TO be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for a regular supply OF
every article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention to the wants OF those
who will favor us with call, we hope 10 merit
their future confidence and patronage.
S.W. TAYLOR & Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29--lw