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Washington sentinel., 1855-02-18
nAPER MOIsTENER..-A New Inven-

TAPER MOIsTENER..-A New Inven-
ton for Moistenng the leaves Of Copying
Book. Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ing the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes II VIII be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. IL
il nerfec,ly simple and cheap, and must come in.
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions Of the Press:
P.rrR MosrENER-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 moistenng stamps, &c- win ine
tongue Ii is a patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
II is seen.-Boston TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 1894.
PAYER MorsTENER.-A new invention Tor mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets IN a
copying book, counting bank oils, &C. me
common way Of mo stening stamps with the
tongue is very dssgreeable aud inconvenient; !;
also the usual way Of weting sheets IN copying
book, by using a brush which has 10 be dipped IN
water l. inconvenient and very difficult TO give
paper an even moisture, which Is very desifaoie
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.--lB Boston Fosf'
Sept, 1884.
p,pyR Mo1srrsER newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moisiening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets IN
a copying book, &c. II costs but little, and WIN
saye the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work.
Boston Trarsiisr, Sept 1854.
TAYLOR e. MAURY,
Ia, II Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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NEW BOOKS.-Plato ON Immortality Of
In the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles 8. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodism. Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. B. Finley.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE.
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nON'T FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
IL you wish to purchase anything in the way
of fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
Chat can be relied on for the true time,) rich gold
jewery, pure silver ware, &c, &C., and save from
Is to 25 per cent as he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates. @
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war.
ranted to give satisfaction.
g Fl. O. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between Al and 9th streets, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept I6--tf
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] NJ tied, being wholly manufactured by our artis-
ans and seamstresses, on the premises OF tho pro-
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HNHIS Is to give notice that the following
u original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz: 40 }98
No 662 for 100 acres issued in the name Of DAME.
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Cole;
No. 2,779 for 100 acres, issued in The name Of Dun
can Brown; So
No. 64S for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Thosj
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that shall make applca.
ton TO the Land Office for the issue of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, under the provisions
ofihe act the 3lst August, 1852
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the ClaimanI
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4 s. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor

Apr 1-eo1m
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s. side Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov c-eoly m) opposite II. s. Hotel.
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T HE FAILURE Of Free Society.-Soci
IL ology for the South, or the Failure Of Free
Society, by George Fitxhugh On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan. 13 Book Store, near 9th street.
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MORE CRIMEA ENL1srMENTs IN PHILADELPB1A.-
On Saturday afternoon before United States Commits
sioner c. +. Heazit. hearing took place Of VIM. Van
Schwatsenhorn and Ems nuel Van S,humnsky, who ars
charged with having enlisted or about the 18th OF
May recruits for the English army in the Crimsa The
witnesses testified that they went TO the Office Of the
Defendants No. Front street. and there met the &C.
cused who informed the former that they to bind
themselves to enlist for three four years They were
told that they would get thirty dollars bounty and
eight dollars per month and II peace should take place
during the time for which they we're enlisted, they
would get pay for the whole time They were TO 10 10
HALIFAX and would get Ste down. and be credited WITH
SIS in clothing number of persons had already been
sent-the last batch on Saturday last. some of the
they could not be enlisted here but might do 40 vhen
they got to Halfax. The witnesses we're ali ermans
and could only be understood through the use Of an IN
tefpresr. The Defendants held in $500 to
and the Witnesses ives sens 70 prison. in default Of hail
70 testify Philadelphia Sun, JWs 4 -
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THE FIRE AT South B0sToN.-At about seven
o'clock this morning fire originated In the ropewaik
situated between Fifth and Sixth Streets South boston
csused by the throwing OF match among some oakum
by person who had been lighting his pipe Toe con,
aagraton spread with fearful rapldty and before our
Ere department. could gain any mastery the flames
come out buildings, recently purchased by the Suffolk
lead Works valued ct 600 and covered BY Insurance.
the rope walk itse-loss 1890 Insurance. s8OO-snd
eight tenements were entirely destroyed. Four other
dwelling houses we're considerably burnt the loss OF
which Is estimated at e. O00 stable and varnsh build.
ing owned by King Dexter India street. was also de.
stroyed loss 81, 900, no insurance. decocioa mill
owned by Wsrd Booth adjoining the aboye buildings
was destroyed. In IL a steam engine and slider
abe stock and the loss estimated ct from IS
90 600 which there was insurance OF o. the
building -Boston Journal, June 2.
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the republic Of letters May the tine never arrive
,ns. sAsss ne. shall :: ,I.ysd .s.nst each ether
feelings, express an unqualified appreciation Of the
sets does not oonnns the relief wSsh Is Ssstcws to
British authors alone, but, In spirit OF genuine bera
sns As has been ius.iv observed Is aiways sn:tSs
and therefore, the bounty OF the society distributed
in the most secret and delicate manner, that the
observation. MAY this society b. always prosperous
and msy it always be amply provided with the means Of
extending It's blessings and It's Dement'S 70 class OF mem
to whom mankind are 80 greatly indebted
The Slavery Question In the United States.
From the Paris Patrie, Nay 23l
Each mail that arrives from the United States con-
firms In the opinion that have always
specne the daily increasing importance of the question
OF slavery In that country The party Of the know
NothiDgs,. which seems destined to take prominent
part in the movement OF public opinion, has already
attacked this great question in the meetings which II
has held for the nomination Of delegates to the National
Convention at Philadelphia. In the States composing
the group Of New England such Massachusetts New
Hampshire, Maine, &c, the Know Nothing party has
boldly raised the abolition flag In the South it natu-
be assumed that the majority Of the philadelphia
ventlon is opposed TO slavery.
has venturee say treating this question: and
without fearing to wound the susceptibility Of it's
readers, that he African free In the North
politically nferior-tbat this inferorty has been i'm
posed BY the Creator and that moreover, the three
millions Of slaves that the South rsckons amongst its
population the hsppest beings of their race from
one end Of the globe to the other.''
The differences between the North and the South Of
the Union the subject Of slavery therefore less
radical than they 1t first sight appear. At bottom
they agreed to the native infsrory which they
attribute 10 the black The Southerner however, more
consistent than his fellow citizen the North concludes
that this inferior icing should be bound down to the
forced cultivation Of the EARTH whilst the abotionis Of
the North claims for the black liberty which he ID
that he would either not know how use that
in using he wonh abuse.
But as arbitrary logic Is little used by party polit
cians the question Of slavery will continue
battle field the rival interests Of the agricultural
South and the manufacturing North Besides, whether
the victory remains with one the other the black
race win reap immediate advantage and can only
count for It's defnitive rehabilitation on the progress OF
Christian ami truly liberal sentiments amongst the
whites, and the Developments which 1t will itself
give TO the ideas Of ORDER dignity and morality i'm
individuals Of the human race, whatever may be the
color Of their faces.
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A Rsmo,e Through TIE Erhibaio-Is Incomplete Aspect
Tho American Department Drear Erpunse-Cabira
Work Of tie English Department-The gallery of Fine
Arts, 6c, dc.
glass and stone could speak, and cry aloud like poor
human nature when in srievous strait, the voice OF
the Paais de IDdusre would be heard from the heights
Of kontmartre TO the summit Of Mont valer1ess for
never architectural monument. 80 sadly put upon
and nisused Men and gods seem alike to III treat and
torment 1.-THE TO render IL the very Temple Of Mar
plot the other to subject IL 10 perpetual interchange Of
san and sleet, Of storm and bitter east wind.
On Sunday last, the whole world seemed to be spread
at its feet quntupe line OF equipages for the most
part escorted by servants in Haunting veries aud
veying precious tolettes whose exquisite coors
only equalled by the exact taste and Judgment which
reduced the ensemble to such perfect harmony moved
and fro In the grand Of the Champs Elysess.
Mounted cavalry en- grand Ha with brszen helms and
hoatng horse hair mingled csreessy among the vehi
eles and gave additional animation 10 the scene; while
On the promenade either side, where thousands o.
beautifully dressed persons saunterng and baskng
in the genial brightness Of the SUM- groups Of zouaves,
with turbaned head and Turkish pantaloons broke the
Ssoaotony Of black cats, and gave additional zest to
the tolettes OF pedestrian ladies aud then, to add
70 The scenic effect, there was the splendid uni
ssrn OF the Guides, whose brilliant corps is, par ezo
sHce the lady killer Of Paris To zee these gaudy SOL
esrs with bear skin cap richly embroidered jacket and
crimson psntaloons, their formidable broadsword ngng
NJ their spsrred heels pushing their wsy sauciy and
Jnntny thrcugh the admitting crowd the old Pretorisn
s~ard Of ancient Rome forcby presented itself TO ones
snis@ andspgssssa w, shs possibility Of their fstu,
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has rendered the whole spst In the highest dsgres
offensive and insalusrio.s when the rans which have
the sxhalatons viii Be pestilentisl, and disease VIII
again its most terrible forms Moreover, for
military purposes nothing Is gained by concentration
Of for exceeding the number which properly eccu
by the ground The positions before 6ebastopo arc cir
cumscrbed by the ravnes and peculiar formation Of
the soil and for the purpose Of keeping the garrison
rs twice that number All the troops not absolutely
needed to the front and Of works would
in all respects be more useful and more healthy else
whore. We hnov not what information the allied COM
manders In the imea may possess OF the strength OF
the enemy AZ they very properly keep such
to themselves, but the entire quescence of Upran's
army for many months and during season favorable
for field operations il extremely remarkable. The bat
ties Of BaAkava and Inbermann must have told with
extraordinary effect upon the Russian soldiers, for to
this hour those attempts lines have never been
repeated and have strong to conclude that
the Russian army in the interior OF the Crmea 10 infe
ror both In numbers and In quality TO the forces now
arrsyed against II No decisive blow likely TO be struck
against SebRstopol until that army Is defeated bat
oessful action against that force must have ncacuabe
results It would at once place the approsche. to Sc.
bastopol in the power Of the allies and enable them to
invest the place II would relieve US from the danger
which has hung upon roar throughout the winter,
and placed us in some respect: In the condition Of be-
have nothing more to hops from external relief and
would enable hold ground without fear Of fresh
attacks. Above al, such victory would instantly
It would show the world that the hard.
ships of the winter have not prevented US from
into the aS is
lies "to certain extent'' that, after all, the winning
cause ia that Of the Western Powers. Above ALL it
peace in the form Of instead that Of vie
tory For such victory We most earnestly pray, mas
much a. nothing else can give us peace with security
and honor and unless are msled by our confidence
and our hopes such victory it is In the power Of the
allied forces to obtain
nry,c Ec.,uvr. ~ <ha safa Allied Exnas1Stlov,
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returns to be somewhat exaggerated IL may be cond
short Of 300 men, and they consist in greet part Of
the finest troops In Europe We know not what other
there be for dependency In the great enter
prise in which engaged. For ourselves that Is
feeling which has never entered into minds, and
now more than ever We confident that more
sos the ABILITY 81 The eama sv LOOK tnn
TO the strength and spirit OF the men, ch force
ought to suffice 20 sweep the Russians in less than SIX
weeks from the Crimes We can venture predic-
tons for In this extraordinsry war the
mot reasonably and confidently entertained have been
too frequently deceived either BY inevitable accidents
from divided command; but ackno Wedge that we
should fesl surprise amounting TO armies
like those which General Pelsser and Lord Raglan have
under their command do not speedily and triumphanty
accomplish great and decisive results. Those armies
of four times the strength Of that gallant host
which landed at Old Fort last September and drove the
Russians from the heights OF Alma in three hours.
The men are far more Injured to the fatigues
Of war than they then were; the officers better
enemy, and with their own duties. Eupstoris
and Bsaksva, which may be considered the extreme
left and right position, connected by an easy
steam navigation Of four hours. Tbs whole coast be
tween these two points is at our command. There Ia
safe anchorage the feet and transports along the
whole shors, beach admirably adapted for lending
short distances and open country highly favorable
to the evoutiona Of army. 1t Ia said and probably
with truth that 0mer Pasha has declared that he would
undertake to advance upon aud occupy Smpheropol
with his troops supported by the French army of
under General Regnault de st. Jean d'Angely,
and cannot entertain doubt that sucn operation
IL perfectly feasible without any material dninu
ton Of the forces hitherto engaged in the defence OF our
In OF oountervastioD and in the works Of the siege
But in fact, nothing can be more dangerous to the
forces or adverse TO the main objects have 10 view
thar the excessive accumulation OF troops within the
narrow space Of ground between the Tchernaya, the
barbor Of Balakava, and the lines Of seeastopo. Al
period those limits, surrounded by the graves OF the
dead and al the abominaticns Of city without sewers
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DICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE

~ ON CLAY. TENTH AND MARSHALL SITS i,
RICHMOND, VA.-The next session will commence
the rst Monday in October ant close the last Thurs
day in June. Pupils may Is admitted at any time,
but it 10 highly desirable for them be present the
first day Of the session.
The cost of grounds, buildings and outfit has been
about seventy thousand dollars, and NO additional
pains nor expense will be spared to satisfy every
reasonable desire. The course OF instruction 10
tensve and liberal. Able and experienced teachers
hsve been secured, and the most approved scientific
apparatus, school desks, d c., have been provided
Rev. B. MANLY, il -Pregident.
Mr.. r 2. LATHAM, Math. and PhyGcAl Sciences.
Rev II. q. TUCKER, Ancient Gnd Eng Literature.
Dr.. 4. LEWIS, Botany 30.
Mrs. EMMA HOLCOMBE. English Branches
Mise ELIZABETH v. NELSON, English Branehes
Miss NINA CAOLLET. French and German.
NJ. JOS MlCHARD, epansh and italian.
Mis- JANE Q. sTANARD, Preparatory Depart.
MR. GEoReIANA MONROE, Preparatory De.
Miss MARY c. LArHRoP, Preparatory Depart.
Mr.. JOHN DuNDERpALE, Piano and Organ.
Miss EMILY DUNDERDALE, Piano and Guitar.
Mrs SARAH oULLY. Harp.
Mrs EMILY 0RUss 3. Drawing. Painting, ks.
Mr. EUGENE CKEHEN do
Mr. end Mrs r. eUBLETT, Stewards Depsstms eat.
TEENS PEE szss1oE.
Board and Washing.
Tuition In rrspaI.tory DepaItmsnt............' 50
ColleeiAte ....s....ss." 6O
Ancient and Modern LAM uages, each. 20
Music CT Piano Forte, Guitar, Organ. to so
Drawing Painting. 20 to 40
e Pamphlets containing further information may
be obtained Of the President
au6-dsm Rev. B. MANLY. in.
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Il: TAYLUK would remind his
III HI friends and the public generally that
his store 10 now on Governor street.
where may be found PIANO rORfEs. MELODE-
ONS, GUITARS, VIOLINS. FLUTES and ACCOk.
DEONs, Of the best quality, and at the lowest
prices. .-
He sole agent In this city for the sale OF the ese
brated Nunus l. Ciarke's PIANOS, which are not
surpassed by any other makers, and equailed but by
few. Also, Gale 4 Cos superior Pianos.
Guitar and Violin STRINGS. of the best quality
He has the largest stock of MUSIC to be found In
this State and 10 constantly receiving the latest pub
locations, which he will sell at the most reduced
prices, and upon a. good terms ~ can be had else
where.
~ Pianos tuned, repaired, and let on hire.
e Old Pianos taken in part pay for new ones.
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Sole Proeristors NV
NEWS FROM AMEL1.

Mss:vs Dose Co-Lsst autumn ny . lis
horse injured In one Of his legs 20 ssss W, Ia
.vsr, Hs Hs i soD 81 h .s.: A:s ~
iisvins him IN the least. Dur!Hs Is, fT,ass, ~
log continued, v ben your Mr. krahs, ~. ns m.a
eommen your Tarf Oh. / pfoss,.t ~ G.A,s
IL IL very , shors time before bad s. y
not tell which leg had bsen 10 urea ana ftensi
and doing all kinds Of farm work. 'aasssal
An n 'e'pe'''u'is' ANN ". AacREs
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RUNAWAY.

10 UNA Way In JAIL.--There was
a & runavsy on the 18th day Of June. 1855. negro
woman who calls herself FRANCES STREET, and
county, vs. said negro IL Ave feet seven inchs,
high 81 dark oomplexion about 50 yesrs of age and
had on when committed 70 jail blue cotton dress
and red calico bonnet. The owner of said negro IL
requested to come forward, prove property, pay
ehsrses and take her away. or she WILDE dealt with
a. the Law directs. JOS A. 6TARKE. d. .
yS0-6w "a For Martin n Hpscomb, serst.
nNE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
" WAkD.-Ranswsy from the Exchange Hotel,
last Saturday morning. JOHN, the property Of the
esste Of James Griffin
high; stands erect; has 9 quick walk; is dark mo.
latto, and quite likely msn az. - ~
One hundred collars will be paid for him, IL taken
out Of the State; fifty dollars out Of the city or
county; and twenty-five dollars IL taken In thu city
or county SAMPSON JONES'
au l6-dkcts AGENT for Jane A. Grimm,
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CT. JOSEPH'S FEMALE ACADEMY,
~ RICHMOND VIRGINIA.

Conducted BY the Sisters Of Charity
Thu Institution resumed stu dies the 18th
of August. Bearde,s for board. tuition. and OF
bed and bedding, and for washing and mending, pay
FER $3.50, to be paid semi annually in advance
There is also a charge of S5 for Doctors fee.
Day scholars according to the branches, they pay
from 81 to x8 per quarter In advance.
For Musc the Piano Guitar, Painting,
Frensh snd Embroidery, theirs is extra charge for
tuition and use OF Instrument ..-
Letters addressed to Sister MARY FELIX Nc
QUAD, st. Joseph's Academy, will meet prompt
stteLtion
1t ia of crest importance that pupils should enter
at the commencement of the session, soon ef-
forwards a possible. SO S-Sw
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VIRGINIA SPRINGS
IN - E95zsszzzzszl RICHMOND AND

VIRGINIA SPRINGS.
IN - - RICHMOND AND
ExK4kx@E DANVILLE, aOUTE.
SIDE AND Virginia ANO TENNESSEE Raj.
ROA DS-SUMMERA ARRANGEMENTS ehortesf
most comfortable and most expeditions route to ths
VIRGINIA. SPRINGS. Through by DAYLIGHT aud
osaasse checked through except on stsges
visitors 90 the Virginia Springs by this route tsk
the Southside Railroad cars at Petet,burg n, ths
Richmond aud Danviile cars at Richmond ais 4 ~
daily. SUNDAYS excepted breakfast at the Jupstinn
and ample time given passengers to eat arrive al
Lynehburg st II NJ, to dinner, and thence via w
and Tenn Railroad reach Bonsack's Depot at 81
NJ the same day. and there take Ke1t Summsr.a,
Co.'S fDe line of STAGES dine at the Red Sweet
or Sweet Syringe, and arrive at the White Sulnhn.
Springs III miles early the evening of he second
day, fcom Richmond and Petersburg without Mir.
travel AND with but Ga miles of Staging
The Viygiaia and Tennessee Railroad ia located
rough most romantic country posse s,ing a ali.
mate unsurpassed for ifs salubrity and de ightf ,,
temperature The road passes the base of the Peak.
OF Otter and within three mile. OF the Allegheny
Ss,inga enc mile Of the Devils Dem or Monts omery
White Sulphur SPRING. and within four miles OF
the Yellow Sulphur Springs all pleasant situated
few miles apart. the Ea,tern slope of ,bs AlIe.
ghany mountain In Montgomery county
The waters these SPRING. are celebrate their
great medicinal qualities The accommodations are
excellent and have been greatly increased since last
season.
Visitors to the Red Sulphur Springs take Kant
SummeTso Co . Stages, at Newbern Depot on
the evening of ths day that they leave Richmond or
Petersburg, and arrive at the Springs the follow.
Ing day to dinner and Salt Sulphur Springs early In
the evening.