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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(OGcs on r Street, near Fourteenth Street.)
TO CLAIMANTS.

JULIUS T.. MEIERE,
Late of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
10 all business entrusted 10 him, and will give
special attention TO the prosecution Of claims for
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. &c, 1854.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 1884.
MH- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon The Progress
and Wealth of the United States, 1 500 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library ed-
ton, may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
al the expense of the author.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

ALENTIN Es, VALENTINEs.--A
Y large assortment Just received and for sale
by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
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YuNHlB ~ TO GIVE NOTICE, that tho orb
IL ginsl Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
$685., for 1884 acres, issued on the 22d Septem-
Der, 164l, in the name Of Ann Bronaugh, one OF
the heirs Of Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service AZ lieutenant in the continental line has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made to the General Land Office, for the issue OF
script duplicate of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4th section ofihc rules and regulations
Of said Office dated November 20th 1852.
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronsugh
Nov 29-cw3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

VTTATCHEs, JEW ELRY, SILVER and
wv Plated Ware 1t Reduced Prices.--Tn
anticipation Of the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverwsre, dsc at greatly re.
duced rates.
Persons would do well to examine our assert
ment, which ia by far the largest, most fashionable
and best selected ever offered to Our customers.
M w. GAIT ~ BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
FEB 22--6tif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

~ ENERAL Notions OF Chemistry, by J.
NJ Pslouze and Z. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund c. Evans, M. ID.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. Nj.
Brushwood picked up the Continent, or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orvilie
Horwiiz. r. FARNHAM
NEW MUSIC.-W. C. ZANTZINGER has
IN just received from the Publishers, Firth,
Pend 81 Co., New York, and George Willieg, IT,,
Baltimore, an assortment OF their latest pubiics
tons.
~ Pianos tuned, warranted TO give salts
faction.
STATIONERS' HALL,
adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 16-3tswif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

Copy of disclaimer Of w. ID. Porter ~ has oppiioa.
ton for IAN Improved sfiH for making GOOD
gas" fled August 5, 1854. Letters patent issned
August %, 1854.
81 do not claim a. my invention and discovery
the Improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subectng the products Of destructive distillatiou
therefrom TO a high degree Of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification OF w. r. Mcconnell"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

NOR RENT, OR SALE-The Modern
Four-story BRICK HOUSE on Thirteenth
street, near f, east side. The house is IN good
repair-dry cellars; and TO q good tenant the rent
will be low. Possession given November LIST.
Apply 10
JAS O. MCGUIRE,
Oct Oft Aucfioneer.
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AMI
STRANGERS.

Wy Of Congress and
wv others in want OF perfect tmekeepers would
do well to make their selections al once, in order
10 test their quality before leaving the city.
Our assortment for both Ladies' and Gentlemen
was never complete rs at present, embracing
every description, which we offer unusually low.
M. w GAIT a. BROTHER,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jan Is
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09
Ito be con,inued.)

An Inc IpEAr AT SEBAsToPoL.-A dar.
ing deed is related of private John Lyons,
of the 18th Regiment. A 80 pounder shell
sent from battery near the Round Tower,
struck the ground short Of the work, and
thence, by ricochet, alighted on the parapet
and rolled down to the inner side, among
group Of men who were lying under its
cover. The iuse was burning and Kissing
with that peculiar rushing noise which few
can hear close to them without some degree
Of alarm. II was what is commonly called
"lve shell )" that is, a shell ready TO
scatter death and destruction Oh all around.
A few moments, and the fuse would COM
mnnicate with the burning discharge, the
shell would be rent to pieces, and no one
could say how many would fall victims
from its fragments.-"My God we're all
murdered !" cried one of the men but on
the instant, Lyons, who is a tall and ex
ccedingly powerful man, started up, rushed
to tho shell, and grasping in both hands the
threatening missile, hurled il over the para
pet. A second scarcely elapsed when il
reach d the ground on the opposite side
when the explosion took place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09
The Royal Library in Berlin, Prussia,
CT aims nearly COO, ,0O0volumcA

Florene Nigh,lngsle-rich, accomplished,
surrounded BY admirng and loving friends
welc omed TO the mos, intellectual society of
England-renounces the qualifications that
attend to rink and wealth-and nowhere
are they 50 seducing as in England-and
consecrates herself to a career Of laborious
and painful duty, spending her thoughts, her
time, her wealth, 10 lessen the scferngs of
the poor and TO soften the Sorrows Of the af-
hicted, and SO prepares herself unconscious
ly for the sanity mission for which she 10
selected by the cabinet of England, and
clothed with an authority seldom bestowed
on man or woman before. What picture
il here presented !! This delicate and high.
bred woman, gifted with rare accomplish
ments, and an administrative talent rarer
still with moral courage unspeakably
higher than the daring exhibited by the
bravest soldier that ever offered up his llfe
on the field Of battle now moves among
scenes Of horror before which the stoulest
manly heart might quail, amidst ghastly
wounds and dying groans, en- angel of mer.
cy with healing in her presence an OBJ
jet Of little less than alteration to the brave
hearts Of the victims of war who crowd
the hospitals on the shores Of the Bospho.
rus tho most illustrious woman, perhaps
the most illus,rious human being, now
.aong the living.-Prote,sor FELTON,.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

A SUPPLY.-According to the New York
Herald the party Of official personagcs who
have left that port for Boston and along
shore had, when they started, on board
their yacht . freight Of 26 baskets Of
champagne, . quarter pipe Of brandy, 10
boxes 81 clases. rum, Madeirs. snd whsk-
sy. Soms Of this will probably be eonsum.
ed before arrival here, but ss there are only
ten consumers "a wee drap" may remain.
-Bosfsn Atlas. II
The above mentioned vesael arrived here
on Thursday evening, with Richard b.
Connolly. Esq, County Clerk Of New
York, and other gentlemen on board. They
were met by DR.. TennaR, and . posse of
similar officers, we'll armed, who arrested
the whole party and took them ION .
time"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

An INCIDENTAL correspondent informs
us of an incident which occurred at the
Congregational church in Westminster in
this State last Sabbath. The clergyman
an aged minister, was preaching from the
text-"I speak unto wise men understand
ye what I say" He had advanced a. far
as "thirdy," when he observed that many
OF his hearers, overcome by the heat of the
day, had fallen asleep. Stopping in his
discourse, and wiping the perspiration from
his furrowed brow he exclaimed
"My friends, as the day is sultry and
oppressive, ! will stopa while, and request
the choir, in the meantime, to sing the tune
Of "Coronation," commencing, My drowsy
powers, why sleep yc SO 2
The effect wac electrical, bringing the
audience to their feet. They remained
standing, while the sublime chorus, from
the combined voices Of the choir and con.
gregation filled the house, and effectually
destroyed the disposition to sleep. The
preacher resumed his discourse at "thirlly,.
Lynn Neps.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

VERY HARD TO SulT-The grand Con.
sututionsl pa'.k, polished with such pains
and put with such care into tn, Na,ional
Know Nothing Platform, does not please
the South after all. After ell It's "boong"
snd blarney, its sweet illusions 10 "sacr d
obligations" aud "steadfast resistance to tle
spiri, OF Innovation the Richmond I'm
qnirer eontemptuously snaps ITS fingers a,
the whole thing, asa consolidating FEEDER.
nj doctrine Our Boohoo friends have
really hard time Of il. They have but
one tune in their reper.ory, and the louder
and longer they whistle Il, the less
the South is delighted. II they want to
satisfy the critical souls Of their owners,
they must introduce q vsrisiiou called
estate Right'."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

FRoN LIBERrA.-A letter from President
Roberts, Of Juno 18th, received at the Cell
onization Society's Office, brings the result
Of the late election in Liberia. Stephen A.
Benson has been elected president, in place
Of President Roberts, who declined re-
election. The election is for two ycsra.
commencing the first Of January next.
The opposing candidate was E. J. Roye.
In the letter Of P resident Roberts he says
"Mr. Benson, you are aware, came to
Liberia when six years old, and has been
reared and educated upon her soil. And
perhaps no man in Liberia 10 better ac-
quainted with the history and laws Of his
country bstter understands her wants and
resources tho character of her people
more especially the aboriginal portion,--
particularly the true policy Of this govern
ment with respect TO its foreign and domes.
tic relations"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

AN INVASION ov CRABs.-Thc Nantuc.
ket Inquirer says that few nights since q
lady resident of Nantucket was aroused
from her sluo,bers by noise which resem.
bled the sound Of q person crawling
steathily in the attic above her chamber.
Soon the noise was heard on the stairs, ac-
companied by q heavy clump, clump,
cump, from step to step. After some time
passed in conjuring up fearful visions Of
spirits and hoogoblins to her mind, the lady
summoned all her courage, and opening the
door, lamp in hand, beheld, to her great re-
leaf and astoni,hment, an army Of crabs
descending the stairs. 1t was discovered
the next morning that one Of the juveniles
had slowed away q large number Of the
c'ustaceous animals in the garet on the
previous day, and they, escaping from their
confinement, were, at the time they were
discovered, busily making tracks for their
native element.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09
OF THE hEs NhNPCRT R. THURSDAY MORNI,u AUGUS1 O. 1855

How AN EplTop LsrA HAr 1Hp wos
Fvs IIoRsE. The edi,or Of. ,hs Albany
Register the Other day, on reading soms-
thing very clever in the Aihs Of that ilk,
begged his brother Of the lattst journal to
accept ha'. provided he could find any ono
wiling to trust the Register Tor The Same.
Strange as ii may appear, the Alias man
did find such reckless and i,nprudent bat.
ter, obtained the article, for which in doe
time tho bill was sent in. Upon this the
tho Register Acknowledges the cDrn--did
not think the thing possible--eyen offers
(Which seems wider offer than the firs,) to
pay the bill some day. Hs then goes OH
to recount his melancholy experience in
betting. When Gen. Jackson was the last
time in the field for the Presidency, a
neighbor of his offered to bet q horse
against $50 that the Ajax Of New Orleans
would not be elected Mr.. Register took
the bet. More palavsr ensuing, more
horses bet, until FIVE horses on one side
and $3.50 on tho other were staked on the
issue Of the election. ave" won. But
"we" had forgotten to designate the animals
and 1--WE" were paid five steeds, presenting
in their sorry persons ringbons, SPAWN
springhalt, blindness, hesves and deafness.
After keeping the whole for week, az .
collection OF curiosities, I'VE" sold four Of
them for $40, in the aggregate, and gave
4 tin-pedlar $40 for taking away the other.
ave- does no, express burning desire to
win any more horses.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

EDiToK OF rHT NEws:-Will you be
kind enough to inform me il Kay street
has been app opris,ed by the loca! au,hori-
ties for Race Course II not, | would
respectfully request the proper authority to
put in force the law relating to "iast driv-
ing" as it is rather dangerous E r pedestri-
ans to walk that way.
Young Bloods should remember that IN.
less fast driving is genteel or useful, it
docs not meet The requirements of society.
Please give this place in your valuable
journal, and oblige, VoI Populi.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

A BUSINESS SxETcH OF A BUsIsEss MAN
We copy the following sketch Of tho life
Of very extraordinary man, from an edlo-
rial in tho N. Y, Sun =
AS an illustration OF business tact and
talent, we may point to the career OF Pro-
lessor HOLLOWAY, the proprietor OF the
most popular medicines OF The age. The
rise and progress of this extraordinary man
have had no parallel during tie present
century. lie has visited nearly every
Court in Europe, and obtained permission
for the ssle Of his preparations from most
Of the crowned heads Of the Old World
The queens Of Spain and Portugal, the
kings of Naples and Sardinia, granted him
audiences and in 81. Petersburg, which
city he visited short time before the CON-
mcncement OF the war, he was treated with
marked consideration by the late Gar and
the nobility.
travelling in an elegant private carriage,
attended by a courier, his equipage attracts
ed attention in the towns and villages
through which he passed. The hotels
where he lodged were besieged by persons
of the first distinction, and the best society
on the continent courtcd his acquaintance.
"Thc subject OF these remarks is inquest
ionably an ambitious man, and his skill and
enterprise have place him far in advance
Of all his predecessors and contemporaries
in the same profession. He stands alone
and the fact that he can maintain his high
position, despite the interested assaults of
envy and presumption, proves that his med
icines have all intrinsic value, which the
world understands and appreciates.
The sum expended in advertising by
Professor HOLLOWAY would be incredible
il they were not authenticated by his books.
His payments to the press range from
Si5O,OoO to 100000 per annum. There
is no printed language in which his sdver-
'isements do not appear.
The ramifcatons Of his business extend
from the focal point-his vast establish
ment in the Strand, London-over the
whole face of the earth.
"This extraordinary man is now in this
eoun,ry-in this city. The Tribune, in
u just tribute to his matchless enterprise,
says, that like Alexander, subducd the Old
World. he is now preparing to conquer
the New.
Professor Holloway has not been
tempted hi,hsr by thirst for gain--for his
wealth is utiicieh, to satisfy the most er-
igeanf worshipper Of mammon-but by
phianthropic desire to extend the benefit of
his medicines among people whose char
acler he admires. Everybody is, Of fcourse,
anxious to see the greatest advertiser in
the world. In a very shor. period, the
American reputation OF Hol LowAY's Pills
and Hol LowAY's Ointment will rival their
European iame." .... ...a ...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

~ Some articles were stolen from one
Of the rooms at the Ocean House, on Sat.
urdsy' While the guests were at dinner
the servants observed 4 suspicious lookin e
man up stnirs trying the doors Of different
rooms 10 the evening he was pointed out
to Mr. Weaver, who caused him to be ar.
rested he was bosrder at the Ocean, and
entered his name on the Register, G. b.
Brown, Ohio. In his room a number OF
skeleton keys were found. Another man
who was boarding q, the Bellevue House,
and who appeared to be an sccomPIice of
Brown, was also arrested and both were
committed 10 Jail. The man at the Belle
vue, had female with him whom he call
Ell his wife after the arrest she lett the
Bellevue and went to the Park House:
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

AZ James 3. Clay, son Of Henry Clay,
has had a severe controversy with George
ID. Prentice, editor Of the Louisville Jour.
nal. Mr. Clay has recently torn down the
mansion Of his father at Ashland, in conse.
quence Of its dilapjated condition, and
erected new one in its place Mr.. Prem
ticc charged him with ha wing sold the tim
bers, &C., for the purpose Of having canes
&C., manufactured for sale. Mr. Clay, in
sharp letter, denies the charge, and says
that he gave away portions of the building
TO the personal and political friends OF his
father, who desired to have articles manu-
factured to preserve as memorable relics of
the great statesman; and that he had few
canes and boxes made to be sold, and the
proceeds TO bo devoted to some charitable
cause. The controversy has been a sharp
one, and Mr.. Clay has challenged Mr..
Prentice to a duel but the latter declined
fighting. II will be remembered that
Prentice declined fighting when challenged
in Arkansas, last winter; hc shows his
good sense by refusing to fight
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

A CHAscE ToR CATiLE-BUyERs-
resident Of Nicholas, Va, writes as toll
lows" Cattle are quite abundant through
out this section that is, stock cattle. In
the immediate vicinity none are faitened for
marke, though frequently KEEP, ill four
years old and | think from your accounts
Of the Beef marke, in New York, droves
nigh, be collected in Nicholas County that
would pass the inspection Of your beef cri.
tic much better than some that come under
his notice. A small drove passed up the
iver, Of ordinary four. .year-olds, bought in
Br,Iton County, at S25 each. I think
stock-raisers IN ports where cattle are
scarce, might do well to visit Brsxton and
Nicholas Counties."
The cost Of transportation Of these cattle
to this marke, may be sio . head. The
cost irom Central. Ohio, is only % st the
F's''N ""N' y. n-~.s
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

Discovery or THE BoDr OF BALNET,
THE Swiss GUiDK.--Js9les Balmet, the
celebrated guide Of Chameuni, WIN was
lost in the ascent of Monte Blanc about 40
years ago, while acting a, guido to travel
lets, was found a few days ago, according
to the Garetie ne Ldus1nnc, in the brokon-
up ice which forms the arch (voute) Of
Aveyron. TO the asionisl,ment OF persons
Psssing that way, the body Of q man was
discovered, the upper portion being still
buried in its frozen tomb. A n6mber Of
persons were promptly summoned to The
spot and. after cautious efforts with pick.
axes and other instruments, they succeeded
in disengaging the remains of the old and
popular guide, Jsques Bslmet, in state Of
the most Periec, preservation. The body
was Immediately conveyed to Chamsuni,
where it received every mark OF honor and
respect Jaques Balmet acquired some
celebricty by being one Of tho guide, to
NJ. Saussure, the. naturalist. in the year
1856. q" "'''.''@
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

The GRAvE OF FRASxLIN.-Great and
wide spread as is the fam. OF the Printer
Philosopher" and proud as the people Of
Philadelphia are Of their illustrious towns
man, we doubt much if one in q hundred
Of the present generation Of Phladelphians
have ever seen his tomb. Thousands pass
daily within f,w feet Of the spot where
his ashes, and those of his wife repose,
without being conscious of the TACT, or, #
aware of it, unable TO oh tain glimpse OF
the grave. The bones Of the lightning.
tanner lie within very short distance OF
Arch street, in the Norhwest corner OF
Christ Church graveyard, at Fifth and Arch
streets. Az is generally known. the SPOT
is marked by a slab Of marble, which is al
most level with the earth, and which bears
the simple inscription: gr ,". '3~-i.s
"Bsnjsmin and deborah Fsanklin."ia q,
II, the wall al, this point was removed,
and neat little rating was erected in sits
stead, every passer'by would be afforded
the qualification OF seeing the grave;a
qualification now very difficult to obtaina
In a Philadelphia newspaper, published
in December, l774, we find the following
notice OF The death Of Mrs. Franklin:
On Monday, the 18th instant, died, at an
advanced age, Mrs. Deborah franklin, wife
of DR.. benjamin Franklin; and on the
Thursday following her remains were in
TERED in tbs Christ Church Burying
Ground.
The announcement of the death and
burial of Mrs. Franklin, was as simple and
nnosten,aiiou. as the slab and its pilhy in
scription, which marks her final resting
plaee.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

Nor An "ErEcAc."-"Minnie Myrtle"
writing from Saratoga 10 the New York
Times, gi.es some "lable talk and says,
among other matters:
81 listened only long enough to hear one
remark, which was that Of an old lady who
confessed herself satisfied with oil that was
provided, though she was not much of an
epicac. | gave second glance, thinking I
might possibly have seen the genuine Mrs
PariDg,on, but whether she Is here or not
am not able 10 state" la. ....
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

REMEDY AGAINST FAMINE would
appear from the rapid and largely increased
sales Of the public lands, that p,ople have
discovered the only remedy for famine is
the cultivation Of the earth, and they &C.
cordingly are preparing for an increased
production next year. which, with ordinary
good weather, will rcmovs the danger Of
any scarcity of TODD. The official rcturns
show that is,s25, ,72O, acrcs Of public lands
have been sold during the fscial year end
ing OIL the 3Oih Of June. This is equiya-
lent to 3s,257 farms Of 100 acres each.
In addition to this, more than l50, 900 tarms
of I6O, 100 and 81 acres have been ap-
piled for on bounty land warrants, besides
numerous locations not enumerated, in
the territories. In no year has there been
such demand for government lard. and
such an addition to the agriculture ~ this
fact would imply shows suspiciously for
future abundant production.-Pha. Led
ger. .. .....
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

LITrGArIox.--Ths Souihbrdge Press
gives an account of a curious case OF le-
gal litigation which had arisen in that town.
A Mr.. Munroe, while repairing the high
way, dug up a pitch pine stump, and
bought it Of the owner, Mr.. Allen, for a
meal OF fish. Before he could take poss-
ession of his purchase, however, three
Frenchmen appropriated it and burned a
portion Of the property. Munroe called
upon them to surrender the remainder.
They refused. A law suit was brought.
Five lawyers were engaged, and the de.
fepdants were sentenced to pay fine Of
two dollars and the costs. The defendenie
!hereupon appealed, and the case now stands
referred to the Court OF Common Pleas, TO
be holden a, Worces,erin September next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-09

The McConnesville Enquirer chronicles
the doings Of some miscreants near that
place which for wickedness cheats the Dew.
il.".First they cut or sawed off the trees in
a young apple orchard secondly stuck iron
spikes in the ground in u meadow which
was ready for the scythc-t thirdly let down
the fence to two corn fields and drove in 4
number Of hogs and thirty head Of cattle. -
This was done to property Of women.