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ADVERTISEMENT.
The wood-Gas Controversy.


RATHER sharp but distant firing In
"A carried on BY some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive that the
smoke Of ,heir cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. Dr. G. G. Page, az the attorney for
w. p. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, L. r. Breisach, Of this cty
has presented those Of Pctten kofer q. Rutland. OF
Bavana-he being their assignee-ihrough the
columns Of the Daily 1im<s Of the Sd instant. He
states that the FIRST patent for the Bavaran inyen.
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, an authen.
tcated copy OF which has been filed in our Patent
Office; also, that the claims Of his assignors were
filed in the Office, TO protect their rights, moro
than q year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood-Gas, the disputed
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
the relocating Of the gas--psssing il over red-hot
surface in its way TO the cooler-after Il il gene
rated this is clearly stated in Dr. Pages letter.
on page So Now, rs Mcconnell claims TO have
invented the apparatus for relocating wood-Gas.
as far back as 1649-iwo years previous 10 the
granting the Bavarian patent-and an he oh.
tanned patent for the same, on the 26th day OF
September last, although contested by Pettenko.
fer o. Rutland, we cannot well conceive who l. RI
Bresach wants 10 frightsn, by declaring, through
the columns OF the Times, that he will prosecute
the volaiors OF the Bavarian invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take an nterest in the miro
duction Of this invention, but, in doing 40 he for.
got to present any fact upon which the public can
rely, to show what patent rights he posyesses.
When he again writes TO inform the public that he
has certain patent rights and will prosecosc those
who infringe them, we hope he will be 20 rood "a
TO state what these rights are, 30 thar the public
may know what he mcans---Sersntifc American,
Nov l6--tf
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1s8- Special Notice.--HENRY'S INYIGOR-
ATING CORDIAL.-The merits Of this purely
vegeab extract for the removal and cure OF ply
steal prostration genital debility, nervous affec-
ton, &c, &C., are fully described in another col
umn ofthis paper, TO which the reader is referred.
SO per bottle, 3 bottles for S. six bottles for S.
SIC per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
Hine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 8 Franklin
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 & HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL a. STEVENS, Alexandria Va.
MAY "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
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We have received from Vim. NJ. Morrison d
Co., the american Almanac and Repository
Of Useful knowledge for 1866. This is a most
valuable work. For many years it has enjoyed
high reputation. 1t abounds in the most
useful and interesting statistical information,
and should be in the hands Of every one. For
years, we have been in the habit Of procuring
it, and feel that it is indispensable. 1t is from
the press of Phillips, Sampson 4 Co., Boston.
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TAPER moIsrENER..-A New Inven.

II D 4
IL ton for Mostenlng the leaves of Copying
ing the Fingers when Counling Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an indisp-n sable article for every Desk. il
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opin.
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER--A new and very neat use.
full invention for moistening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets IN copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method Of moistening sta nps, &C.. with The
tongue. II is patent article, vary simple and
cheap and will be universally adopted as soon as
it is seem Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mos-
tening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way OF mo stening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeabie and announcement
also the usual way of weting sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has TO be dipped in
water is inconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very des abe
for copying letters. This article obviaies these
difficulties besides being useful for various Other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[ Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER "A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moisening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiGg sheets in
a copying book, &c. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work.
Boston Trapelltr, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. II Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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ls- Stimulating Liniment, as prepared Al
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high
eat commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, if ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared BY z D. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many Of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made AT any time as TO liz
magical eiFe. is in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time /, was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
much used Tor such purposes being aninvaluable
article wherever Imminent is required either for
man or beast May 90
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SHIRTS! sHIRTSu SHIRTS |!

MIN. II. FAULKNER, the only practical
wv Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members Of Congress
and strangers that by leaving their his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made oil
the best material and warranted TO fit in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority
Sign OF the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and ~ Streets south side.
p. S.--A good assortment of Furnishing Goods
on hand which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30--eodlm Union and Star.l
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aay- In announcing the death of Hon. Johr

a6y- In announcing the death Of Hon. John
s. Barbour, of Virginia, the Richmond En-
quirer employs the following language:
nMr. Barbour was one of the most distin-
guished citizens of Virginia. He was success
sively a member of the Legislature, Of the State,
Of the Constitutional Convention of l829-'30,
aud of the House of Representatives in the
Federal Congress. In every sphere he ex-
hibited uncommon powers Of intellect. OF
conspicuous presence, of large and liberal cul
ture, of easy and graceful elocution, he was
not excelled as an orator by any public man
of his day"
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

TN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
i ception Of guests on the 27th OF this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear Of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
will be furnished With the best the maj kets can
afford, and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor viii be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal 10 any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de.
string 10 procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time-aer the Goth, by calling a, the Hotel.
E. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1884.
Nov left
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gotifes..

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIRDYE imstantaneoasiy
changes the hair TO brilliant jet Black glossy
Brocn, which Is permansnt--does not stain or in
any way iniure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy il, for il
nesvr tails.--Boston Post.
For sale by 2. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
Later from Havana.

New ORLEANS, Jan. l5.-The Empire City, from
Havana, arrived here to-day; she left that port on
the 18th.
There was a rumor current that Concha has
been superseded, on account of his conduct in the
San Roman affair. His successor is not mem
improbable.
The Falcon had not reached Havana when the
Empire City left, and much anxiety was felt for
her safety. The steamer Philadelphia would re-
main at Havana until the arrival OF the Falcon, or
until some intelligence is received Of her.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

THICORA and other Regions Of the
" Conquerors and the Conquered, by Mrs. Mary
II. Eastman.
Old Redstone; or, Historical Sketches Of West.
Presbyterianism its early ministers its peril.
Gus times, and its first records, by Joseph Smith,
d d.
just received and for sale by
Oct2I X. FARNHAM.
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New YORK, Jan. 16.-Cot,on is upward and
firm
Flour is trife lower-Sales Of 1850 barrels
goodaO at SIS e7A "a 50 SO. Southern sales o
$500 barrels al 50 374 Wheat is nominal. Corr
is downward-Sales of western mixed at 81 Oh "a
81 OF.
Pork is downward aud dull.
Beefis unchanged, with a moderate demand
prime mess ut S2l rs.
Lard is upward and firm
Whisky.-Ohio is lower-Sales at 3Sl.
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Gslegrapbir.
Seizure or Powder, &C.

NEW York, Jan. l6 "A large quantity OF gun
powder and percussion caps were seized at the
Cuban headquarters last night
The strike Of longshoremen. caulkers iaoorers,
&C., has become general and the repairing and
unloading Of vessels has been almost suspended
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

ln moda,e few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on / street, between 9th
and 7h, No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments Nov loft
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Another Failure IN New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 15.--The house Of Shultz,
Hadden 81 Lating, the heaviest produce firm in
the city, failed to-day, owing TO the suspension Of
Page & Bacon, and others.
The liabilities Of the houses which failed on
Saturday were S2,500,00As but as their assets
largely exceed this, it is thought they will resume
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

Drowned.-Mr John p. Brintnell, late Of this
city, and third officer ofthe steamer Herman, was
drowned at New York, on Thursday night last, by
accidentally falling into the river
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

Criminal Court.-Among other cases, John
Kelly has been convicted Of grand larceny, and
sentenced to one year and six months mprison.
ment in the penitentiary.
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EIectton Tor Illinois Senator.

CHICAGO, JAN l6-Bolh houses of the legisla.
ture have finally fixed upon the 3lst instant for
the election Of United States Senator
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CARD.-Our patron. and m, nnnI

A CARD.-Our patrons and the public In
"A general are most respectfully informed that
we have this day, the 1lth instant, opened, with
large additional stock, our New Music Depot al
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue, Eleventh and
d streets. where Music and Musical Merchandise
of every description can be found on the most
reasonable terms.
cali is respectfully solicited.
Dec l2-eo3t HIIBIJS A. HTTZ
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Fatal Accident.--On Monday Afternoon, limo
thy shanghnessy employed as laborer on tn,
farm Of Mr.. Hugh B Sweeney, while employed
in driving wagon, fell from his seat, and wa,
killed by wheel Of the vehicle passing over hin
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17

ARD TIMES, n New Novel, by Chas.
Ii Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth Of the United States, de-
scribcd and compared with that Of other countries,
by j. ID. Whitney
Memoirs Of Joseph John Quincy, with secc.
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwaiie, in 2 vols
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of a Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR az MAJRY,S
aug 10 Bookstore, near 9th st.
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WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
Il ment of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts is com.
pete, and fits in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec l7--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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&10 REWARD.-Lost,f from the barrare
W ~ car, on Saturday, the 18th instan,. On ,6s
route between Philadelphia and Washinr,on' =
Gentlemans Overcoat, which was wrapped IN n
cloth bearing the name Of residence and rapped
on the top OF a trunk; also, a new Leather S,rav
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 The
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion to represent TO the owners and mana
gers OF the railroad this route that for the com
TORI Of passengers and security Of baggage nm in
Creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
Any communication addressed to the Office OF
National lnfeVie sneer will be received, and on re
turning the article lost the above reward will be
naid Nov 26-d
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DER Schooner Mist, from New York
2 bushels Split Peas
10 boxes Hominy and Wheaton Grits
5 do Farina
5 do Corn Starch
4 do French Chocolate
10 do CASTLE Soap.
VIM. LINTON,
Dec 12--M&Tif Corner 7h and D streets
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LOVEsi GLOVES GLOVES FIFTY
NJ Dozen Bujou's and Alexander's Fine Kid
Gloves, all sizes and colors,
Ribbons and F9owcas.
An assortment ofinc French Flowers, Feathers,
and Ribbons.
Fans for The Euening.
Pearl Stick Fans, elegantly carved.
10 Fine Ivory q
2, Sandal Wood finely perforated.
100 in Bone, Satin Wood and Papier Mache, &c.
Combs, Rsrtimery, dc, dc.
Another fresh supply Of Lubin's Extracts
Twelve Shell Tuck Combs latest Paris style.
Just opened at PARKERS
Fancy and Periumery Store, under National
Jan t1--3t Hotel Penn avenue
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DINE AP p Il E Brandy, and Canada
IL Cheese.
LAWS Nor,ons brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime.
Superior Brandy Cheese, Id. Jars.
Do Canada do and ID. lars.
ALSO
English Dairy, imitation Gloster and Cheshire
Parmessn Cheese, cake, in prime order.
Do do grated in glass lars. 1 ID. each.
For sale BY SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec l3--Gif No 40. OBJ Centre Marlet
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DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Id Just received from sheriff's sale in Phila.
delphis, very large LOT Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Pepper, Steel Pens, Fshers Pencils, Mathe.
matical Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, oil Of which we will sell low for cash.
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE,
Oct 1l--3t Nod9S Seventh Street.
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A R1CLES Of Utility.-Chrislmas Pre-
"A SCENTS !--STEVENS, Browns Hotel, has
fresh, large, and elegant assortment Of Gents
Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Handkerchiefs, Cravats,
Gloves, &c. Of the best quality and latest imports-
tions. Persons making presents will End our as
sortment complete and Of the best qualify and az
the loweet prices. Sales Room, Brown HoteL
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EOR OVERCOATs and Clothing Of
II every description, gentlemen should moi fail
to visit the extensive establishment OF the sub.
scrbers, where they will find very large and com.
Fashionable Garments, manufactured in the neat.
est and most desirable manner, which we are sell.
ing at the lowest prices on the most accommoda.
ing terms.
WALL & STEPHENS,
322 Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall
Dec. 23--3t
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nLAYING CARDS.-W. G. ZANTZINGER
il has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards Of every description and nj the most rca
sonable prices, Wholesale and retail
STATIONERS HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7--3taw2wif
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
DISSERTATION OF THE SABBATH.

On Sunday week a political meeting o.
Germans was held in the city Of New York
at which proceedings were had, anything but
in consonance with the hallowed association:
which in this christian land belong to the in.
stitution of the Sabbath. The New York
Express, in an article upon the desecration al.
luded to, after referring to the former esti.
mate in which Sunday was held by rulers and
people, when the irreligion of France, the
inidelity of Germany the ignorance Of Ire
land, were less literally infused into the body
polite than now, continues as follows:
ain all of our large cities, even Sunday,
then, was ushered in with
The sound Of the church. going bei,'
now, it is not an uncommon thing to see
1t ushered in with noisy political meetings,
the orators at which are demagogues who
speak strange tongue. Braves fill the air
instead OF Amens'-and fantasias from Don
Pasqnale, instead Of the TIE Deum or Old
Hundred. We know that French Democracy
does what voting it is permitted it to do, on
Sundays. We know that military reviews
and tetes are commonly held on that sacred
day in Paris, but, elbow citizens l--Ameri-
to this dangerous and demoralizng extent
If so, our Republic will soon be on the heels
of the multitudinous republics which have
risen and fallen so often, all within the mem
ory of the present generation. In Germany,
1T may be said they have no Sundays, at least
in the American acceptation of the term 1t
is in the main feast of Bacchus and n sea-
son of public revel. Yet we begin to see, in
the streets of New York. the practical man
Hesitation of just such ideas. 1t was only last
Sunday that we had a fragrant demonstration
OF the kind in the upper part of the city,
IS we have heretofore shown, and if the for
eign element is to have its own way, we may
as well prepare to see the programme repeat
ed. Anon, it is probable these people with
the strange tongue anticipate a numerical
strength at the ballot-box, to have it in their
power, one Of these days to decree what
some of the more ultra European Democrats
have done already, in Ohio and Western Penn
sylvania,-the official abolition of the Sab
bath altogether Yet with such facts staring
us in the face here at home, there are some
good people wondering why there is such
thing as an American party at all, in the
We tell those drowsy ones, with
the surging floods of foreign immigration all
the while rushing in and over us,-with the
mental and moral pestilences and poisons of
The Old World born upon its bosom, unless
there is some powerful party, sufficiently
rooted and grounded in Americanism to in
terpose barrier to its influences and tenden.
ries, there will soon be no America for Amer
cans, nor for anybody else,-no Free Repu3-
lean, christian America, we mean-but in |
is stead, some bastard, infdel, Red Republic,
'ounded upon the sublime principles of the
,uillotne, or the yet more sublime and sub.
imely practicable theories of your modern
ierman philosophers"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

CARRIED UP TO THE CoURT OF CLAIMs.--At the
session of Congress before the last, the House
of Representatives passed iesolution appro-
priating certain per centage of extra pay
to It's employees, vloihs, moosengers, Pasee,
DC. But under the general wording of the
resolution, Col. Nicholson, we understand,
then the editor of the Cabinet organ, and
Printer to the House, put in an extra claim
for printing, as an employee, for twenty thou
sand dollars. Secretary Guthrie refused to
pay the bill. The President referred the
matter to the Attorney General for his opin-
ion, and of course Mr.. Cushing decided that
the bill was all right. Armed with this au-
thorty, Col. Forney, in behalf of Nicholson,
again called at the Treasury; but the Secre-
tary fatty said it was no 90. He knew as
much about the law as Mr.. Cushing, and the
money should not be paid. Col. Nicholson,
it is said, then demanded new Secretary,
and referred to the Jacksonian precedent of
the dismissal of Secretary Duane upon his re-
fusal to remove the Government deposits from
the United States Bank, But Mr. Pierce wise
ly concluded to surrender to Guthrie. Sub
sequently, the House of Representatives sus-
tanned the Secretary in the rejection of this
extraordinary claim and now, we understand
it is before the Court of Claims, with many
other cases of Gardner or Galphin type
There, for the present, we leave it, without
the slightest disposition to forestall the iudg-
ment Of the Court. Besides, what is a trife
of twenty thousand dollars to Uncle Sam,
when Gardner got upwards of half MILL
And why make fish of one and flesh of an
otheri Impartiality is the very essence of
Justice
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

GREELy on THE FREE NEcRoEs.-The
people Of the South have always maintained
that the free blacks, with some exceptional
cases are miserable and degraded class, but
who could have expected Horace Greeey,the
particular friend of every color save his own,
to let down on them after the following fash
ion!
"Ninc-tenths o; the free blacks have no
idea of setting themselves to work except as
the hirings and servitors of whitemen; no
idea of building n church, or accomplishing
any other serious enterprise except through
beggary Of the whites As a class, the blacks
are indolent, improvident, servile and licen-
tious; and their inveterate habit of appealing
to white benevoence or compassion, when
ever they realize want or encounter n diff
Guilty, is cminently baneful and enervating.
ii they could never more obtain n dollar
until they shall have earned it, many of them
would suffer, and some perhaps starve; but,
on the whole, they would do better and i'm
prove faster than may now be reasonably
expected"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

HEARING PRAYERS THROUGH A CRACK
The following, from the Bangor Journal, well
illustrates the quality of some peoples piety
"Recenily girl came from the country to
this city to work in a family that worship in
one OF the tall steepled churches. Al morn
ing prayers the door of the room in which
the family reading of the Bible and prayers
were had, communicating to the kitchen, was
opened about two inches in order that she
might have the privilege of hearing. She
shut the door. 1t was again opened in the
same manner, when it was Indignantly shut
The next morning the girl requested leave 10
return home, as she was not accustomed to
hearing prayers through crack, and she did
not care to become so."