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l/DEArn OF CROCKETT. The following is a graphic
Il Sketch of the last moments of brave man:
"Colonel Crockett, wounded and closely pursuGu
bv number ofthe enemy, retrcaed into the cnurcn
telling them as they approached. He stationed hlmse
in niche in the corner, determined to face the zoe
to the last and sell his life dearly with his rifle ana
superabundance of side arms, he heWeu anu snoV
them down with the same awful certainly that was
want to characterize his indomtable spirit Ills
position rendered access to him utterly lmpossoe'
except by direct and close approach IN front ait1r
some eight or ten of the N were LAID dead ofe MN,
feeling of awe seemed to scze hold OF the asSalantS
One OF them who Coul speak alitte broken English,
probably prcferrng to have the single honor of cap
turing noble specimen OF American Naior 70 pre-
sent 20 his dear master, SAID to Crocket, S'freh'
der senor?" \ fash of the most sovereign scorh
dartc from the fiery eye and as pierced that OF tue
enemy he seemed to be transfiNed. In voice OF
thunder Crockett answered, "Surrender! NO! l.
am an American and as he spoke he sent ball
through the heart of the paryZci foe. lie appeared
for moment like wounded tiger, strengthened ana
buoyed by each additional wound; now hewing them
down with his we'll tried sworo-neNt dealing
death with his firearms
His person was literally drcnchcd with his own
blood; his strength must yield to its loss Yet
such physical power wrong to the highest degree
of excitement can perform incredible prodlges Ih'S
WAS the last concentrated energy OF powerful
man, aroused animated, and guided by one of the
nobest attributes Of man-loye of liberty. lie
knew for what his life about t. be sacrificed;
that devastation and butchcry would f1ow the foot
steps of his hcartlcss foes, that woman would be
sacrificed to satate the desires of the conqucrer;
and feeling the holy inspiration of dying patriot
he fought manfuly till the loss of blood and the
approach of death stayed his upraIsed arm his
rifle was broken to pieces his pistols fell to the toor
and nothing but his faithful sword was left In the
agony of death, with terrible grasp he brought this
weapon upon the head of his nearest assalant, and
fell VIGOROUSLY the body into the arms odeath
In the corner of the church there were twenty six
dead Mexcans, and no other American having fought
or fallen at that point it is considered beyond all
reasonable doubt, that all of them fell by the hand
of Tennessee's favore son all were now dead, not
a man left to relate the wonderful deeds of this Illus
trous band of heroes Not companion left to
rear monument to their memory But all! no mon
ument is requirerd to perpeuate their fame. So long
as freedom has abiding place in America, will their
heroic deeds and proud names be held sacred =
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-24
w. H. & r. $. TUCKER,

w. H. & II. $. TUCKER,
INVITE THE ATTENTION OF BUYERS TO THE
-1MOST ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF FOREIGN COOS
they offered in this CITY, comprising
RICH FIGURED AND PLAIN
DRESS SILKS,
MORE ANTIQUES
WATERED SILKS
PLAID AND STRIPED
POU DE SOIES,
BLACK eros De RIIINES
CANTON SILKS
eros DE NAPLES
FLORENCES,
MARCELLINES,
SATINS,
RICH PRINTED AND PLAIN
BARAGES,
GRENADINES AND IERSANE
ORGANIZES,
JACKONETS.
LAWNS, PRINTS, CHALLIES,
BAREGE DE LANES
SUMMER BOMBAZINES,
ALPACCAS,
POPLINETTS AND GRAPE
DE SPANGNE,
GRAPE SHAWLS,
, - of every description,
BONNET and CAP RIBBONS,
TAFFETA and SATIN RIBBONS,
LACES,
EMBROIDERIES,
GLOVES and HOSIERY
Also, 100000 yards of PORTSMOUTH, HADI.EY AND
LODI LAWNS, from to Is cents per yard.
March Ii, 1855. So
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-24

To remove dirt from linen-.jcrk dandy out of
his shirt.
The wicked are always surprised to find skill and
talent in the good.
L hate to hear people talk behind ones back as
the robber said when the constable called stop
theft
Il expect, said young physician, on his way to
New York, on hearing exaggerated runlors of the
cholera, to witness great many death bed scenes
this summer
practice
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-24

1t has been discovered that keeper of larger
beer cellar in the Bowery, Newly ork, for the pur
pose of evading the law requiring him to close his
place on Sunday, has been in the habit of holding
pretended religious services therein, officiating HIM
self as the leader of ceremonies He takes the Bible,
reads chapter or two serves each of his hearers
with glass of beer, and takes up collection. As
the Constitution probably did not contemplate so
much liberty ofconscence, the arrangements will be
interfercd with by the police.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-24

S3T9,799
The official statements published from time to
time by the captain general, framed SO as to
make itappear that the enormous contributions levied
WED upon the island returned to it again, in the
form of internal improvements and necessary gov
ernment expenses; but this is all fiction, as the
disclosures of Don Jose A. Soce sufficiently show
He might have added others. 1t is true that vast
sums expended on and about the island, but it
is only to hold the Cubans in subsection by the
strong arm of power A vast army is quarter
ed on them, and marine force at the expense of
some Sc, 600 guards it's coasts
Up to last September there had been paid out of
%La1naBaiento a la Aacion Etpanoh D. II.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

All these papers 10 be made of the best mate
rials, and finished in the best manner and free from
adulteraton. 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 and all proposals and samples must be
transmitted 10 this Office free of postage or other
expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making il, and must specify The price per
pound and the consequent price per ream (and
but one price) Of each description of paper.
All the paper must be delivered at such place or
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
uremeni Of the Superintendent, and be in all re-
spects satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at
this Office to persons applying for them; and none
will be taken into consideration unless substanti-
ally agreeing Herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities will be required;
and the supplying of inferior article, or failure
10 supply the quantity required at any time, will
be 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 unaccompaned with
such evidence will be rejected.
Proposals will be addressed to the "Superin-
tendent oithe Public Printing, Capitol Of the Uni
ted States, Washington" and eudorsed "Propo-
sails for Supplying Paper"
Superintendent of Public Printing.
Tan oS-3tautd
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
Ir sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for

III Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
to the public is attracting great attention. NOT only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af
Hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his ''rem-
edy,n is physician in this city, in high standing,
with largs pracics ne IS physician my nc IN wnGm
that his remedy for a very common disease, which
has been 80 long needed, has attractedthe attention
Of all sufferers from headache who have heard of it.
From our own knowledge Of DIR. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor it receives, and that it will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give il
a trial.-Lynm Ne1cs, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. D. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

BY JEWELL & CO.

GREAT AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF
Choice and valuable BOOKS at Auction,
TINDER the immediate direction and con-
u Quoted by Mr.. ]. w. RHODES, late of New
York The sales will take place each evening, at
7 O'clock at the Union Book Store, Ala Pennsyl
vania avenue, until this large and valuable collec-
ton is disposed OF, which embraces every depart
ment Of Literature.
The stock is all new and perfect, direct from
the New York Trade Sales, comprising the choicest
and best selected assortment-Foreign and Do
mestic-ever offered in this market, consisting of
School, Classical, Law, Medical, and msceane-
Gus Books, Bibles, Prayer Books, Annuals for
1858, Agricultural Works, some fifty different
thors; Poets, in rich and elegant bindings, viz
Moore, Byron, Shakespeare, Milton, Young, Cows
per, Hcmans, Burns, &c, &c. Also Macauleys
History OF England; Gibbons Rome, Wellingion's
Bonaparte Campaign. Josephus, Great Cities,
Perilous Adventures Two Eras of France, N. p
Willis's complete works, Voyages Travels, Books
of Indian Campaigns, Juvenile Books, in great
variety besides all the late publications OF the day
such as the Life of p. Barnum, Jonathan
Sticks Letters 10 his "Par," Ruth Hall, &c, &c
Gold and Steel Pens, of extra quality; Paper
Transparencies, Porte.monnies, Letter and Cap
Paper, Envelopes, &c, &c.
Sale positive Jan 26-I
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
WEEKLY PAPER.-TAe pub

CCOTT"S WEEKLY PAPER.-The pub
y Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for iity-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first of series Of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, il about TO, e
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its Starting incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc., is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc-a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Carvile, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year So four copies one year IS; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40 ;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
of the club $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio RailrOad-Improyed Ar
rangements for Travel l!-lmportant
Changes of Schedulef!


The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by a short and direct line, the Bati-
tmore and Ohio Railroad with all portions of The
West (and North and Southwest,) gives this route
greatly increased advantagesto through travellers
ia that direction. On and after Monday, Novem-
Der 81, 1854, the trains will be run as follows
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily willrun in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ZION al a. m. instead of at s o'clock ) hereto
FORE except on SundayD and arriving at Wheeling
at 40 a. m..-Second-The EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving al p. m. instead Of at p. m, hereto
fore, and running through to Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there AT 10 20 a. m. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Fetterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsvile only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
necton with the cars Of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit Indianapolis, Chicago, ST Louis, etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
ncction with the trains upon the Cleveland and
HittSburg railroad al all times Wnen the OnlO ~
navigable for steamers between Wheeling and
Welsvi!le, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byi7 a. m
Returning the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 80 p. M,
reaching Baltimore al 2 80 a.. m. The MAIL
TRAIN al ll.i5 p. reaching Baltimore al
p. m.
NJ Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold al all times when
the stage Of water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
OF the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling al llA5 midnight, Cumberlund at l015
a. m, and arrives AT Baltimore at JPN.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places
will start at p. m, daily, except SundayD ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick at a. m arriving at Baltimore al IL 30,
noon.
THE ELLTCoTTS MILLS ACCoMMODA-
T1ON will be run daily, except Sundays,) as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at 6 a. m. and u m.
Leave ElIcotts Mills al 7.30 a. IN. and 6.3J p. m.
Dec Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

U-Claimants against the General Govern
ment.--A meeting Of the heirs of Revolutionary
officers, and other claimants against the General
Government, is proposed to be held in the city Of
Washington, on the 22d Of February next, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the course of
conduct which has been pursued by Congress
towards the just claims of the citizens OF the
United States, against the General Government,
and also the proprety of making the payment of
Just claims against the Government, test at the
polls, and to add new plank 10 the political plat
form to that effect.
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union, will please
give this an insertion. Jan. 80
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
CLOTHING.
Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

ssNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when / have earned one thousand dollars,
will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tionn | will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A. U. S. ~, Tailor,
and rInventeur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor OF the 5 feet front by los feet
WAY. f
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CASSIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing 10 over
stocked market and the circumstances OF hard
times, "a ID. 1S4)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whie most thankful
to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times SELL
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c. and
is determined not TO be outdone in berality OF
dealing nor undersold by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best Of his ability, to employ meritorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want Of
employment, and therefore offers, and after
this date, until The beginning Of the year 1855, the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his ow gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, to be considered as a sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampeizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their feow.msn, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the CONNIE ncement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and ffly-
five. ! am, fellow-citizens, Representing one OF
the links of Commerce0 yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
. United STATES Leader Of Fashions,
- ..:.. . Headquarters, No. 32l Broadpay,
g: L. S. e GEORGE p. FOX.
: - - Dec l9-
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

NiacalIIster's Golden Soiree.-Macallister,
in addition 10 his wonderful feais of seight-oi-
hand al Odd Fellows Hall, proposes to distribute
three hundred dollars worth Of elegant presents,
forty in number, tomorrow Saturday evening.
The price of tickets, with a chance of obtaining
a valuable prize, is fifty cents
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
The Election OF GOV. seward.

New YORK, Feb. THE reelection Of Senator
Seward caused great rejoicings here among his
friends. The Tribnne office was illuminated last
evening, and the Whig General Committee met
and rejoced at it, Cannon was fired at Albany
Flags were raised and l25 guns fred at Rochester
and 81 at Syracuse. In the Senate IS Wings and
Know-noihngs voted for him, and in the House
81 Wings, 3 Democrats, and z Know-nothngs.
He had constitutional majority of only in each
Of l3 Democrats and 3 Know .nothings, and Cover
nor Seymour the votes of Democrats and 4
Know not hngs.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. that the orr

i ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No
S,966,y for 1884 acres, issued on the 22d Septem-
ber, 1S4l, in the name of Ann Bronaugh, one of
the heirs of Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line, has
been accidentally lost; and application win be
made to the General Land Office, for the issue Of
script on duplicate of said warrant in accordance
with the 4ih section of the rules and regulations
of said Office dated November goth, 1852.
THOMAS BRONAUGH
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronaugh
Nov 29--cw3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
NO Member. of Congress, strangers so-

ITO Members of Congress, Strangers So
Il journing in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me to call your attention TO my large and
perior stock of Cloths, Cassmeres, and Vestings,
which will be made up TO order nj the shortest nc
lice and in such style as cannot fail TO please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmep, will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal TO those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
VIM. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd ST No. iSS.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. VIII s. :
Dec 8 2aw3wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

Accident.--Yestcrday morning, little fellow,
aged about six years, fell, while playing on the
ice, and broke his The limb was set by a
skilful surgeon the child being in most excellent
humor afierward. A friend accounts for this
from the fact that this is the third time the same
arm has been broken, and that he has become
accustomed 10 such accidents!
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
DURE sILvERwARE.--A Magnificent

nURE SILVERWA Magnificent
assortment.-M. w. GAIT g. BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment OF Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Gobets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment Of Fancy Silver.
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to customers. Being
of our own manufacture, IL is warranted pure sill.
yer, and offered at low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
Sign OF the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 2-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

Expensive Sport.-lt is surprising how dearly
some people purchase liule-sport. party Of
four young men, on Wednesday night, wantonly
shattered window in the Seventh ward, for
which hey were arrested and held 10 bail for their
appearance at court. Lawyers and others fees,
a public trial, and perhaps fine and Imprisonment,
will be the result; and all on account OF Wednes-
day nights discreditable adventure.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09

New York, Feb S.--The snow is still slightly
falling here, but it is drifting badly. AT the East
the weather is moderating
The northern and eastern mails have not yet
arrived.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.--The storm still con-
tinues here. Hail and snow mingled are falling,
with the thermometer 20 degrees above zero.
The snow, on level, is Ii inches deep ! the
weather is more moderate The mails are all be-
hind their time
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
lizard TIMES, a New Novel. by Chas

III Dckens,
The Metallic Wealth OF the United States, de-
scribed and compared with that Of other countries,
by ]. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney, with sclec.
tions from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwsie in vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
New York Markets.

New YORK Feb S--Cotton is unchanged.
Flour is upward and firm sales of 2, 900 barrels
good Ohio at IS S7@S9 25; souihern-sales of
900 barrels at 50 s741S9 373
Wheat is upward and firm.
Corn is firm, with an upward tendency; sales
of 500 bushels yellow at ST. 00@$l OIL.
Beefis upward and firm.
Pork is unchanged, with moderate demand at
previous rates.
Lard-a limited business is doing at previous
rates.
Whisky is frm-sales of Ohio at 33i cents.