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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
Sept 12-lm
nor LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

T1OR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in
I the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term Of years The National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can hll IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
men
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries OF the members ;
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion Of
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent h pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter rece, cd viii
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ato the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
242. Washington city, ID. G.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
rU,O ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL.

j lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My ofhcial
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
leciions from those who intend TO place their
claims in the honde of oficor or aseat- will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, fjustifed, will attend TO the colec.
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties
Ii any reference is wanting, would refer TO the
clerks of my county and the attorneys Of the bar
here. AL communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection will col
lect in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; it, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which il the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and if as agent, the paintif must
paw me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
,MisftIlant1ns.
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
York. AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO a MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ 7Hs only Railroad Route tron. The Lo'esr
TIME FROM 81: LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURs
~E- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. m, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat At
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton lonly 20 miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
10, q. M, and arrive st Chicago the next morning
ia time 10 take tho earliest morning trains going
east.
at $780, p M, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. M, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis to points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
TO points on the Illinois river at and above PeKln.
The trans Of the g. and M. railroad connect a.
Carlinville, Vrdcn Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Waverly,
Danville, Terre- Hau.e Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Ms- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis.
va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
T.. HEATING, Supt G. & M. r. r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classic
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
All small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and of
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College !;
Col ]. L. Edwards Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton Esq; L. d. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, off the Land Office; and Pro
lessor G. G. Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sen Gift
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, to raise available means TO enable him
to stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash His assortment comprises Pianos from
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York. and Buffalo makes at.
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos nj great bargains--prices from $50 to
10 Sl60 Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
posi- paid General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule OF oftactory prices Of Pianos, Mslo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free Of postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
MisffIIankgns.
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Raiiroad-lmproycd Ar
rangements for Travel !-Jmportant
Changes Of Schedules!


"a - l44
The late completion OF the Central Ohio Rail
road between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by short and direct line, the Balti-
timore and Ohio Railroad with all portions OF the
West land North and SouthwestJ gives this route
greatly increased advantages 10 through travellers
IN thai direction. On and alter Monday, Novem-
Der 81, 1854, the trains will be run as follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS:
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. M, instead Of at o'clock as hereto
fore (except on Sunday and arriving at Wheeling
at 2 40 a. m..-Second-T EXPRESS TRAIN,
Leaving at p. m, instead Of at p. m, as hereto
fore, and running throughto Wheeling in about II
.yill sion at Washington junction, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harpers Ferry, M.stirsI~-G, SD
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Fetterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsvie only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection 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 one night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nectlon with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Pi,tsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigable for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsvle, 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 at $50 a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at 1l45 p. m. reaching Baltimore al 2
p. m.
~ Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at 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, sold at the Ticket Ofices
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 at Has midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a. M, and arrives at Baltimore al 7p.m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places
will start at 4 p. m, daily, except SundayD ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick at m, arriving al Baltimore AT IL 30,
noon.
THE ELLICOTT'S MILLS ACCoMMODA-
TlON will be run daily; except Sundays as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. IN. and p m.
Leave Ellicolt's Mills AT 7.30 a. m. and 6.3C p. m
Dec Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
MisfEIIank0ns.
!. ENERAI AGENCY.--The undersIgned

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
(J most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
REFERENCES
Hon. ]. @. Dobbin, Secretary of tho Navy.
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tho Board Of COM
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at LaU.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department..
SAMUEL G.. TAYLOR.
r..rr .s s
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Dspofed to Citv Affairs, Edn-afion, Literafnrs,
and General Infenigsnse
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
inc the last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance of the same and such additional sap
Doyf as will enable him to continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
Non. and which il is his fixed purpose to maintain,
40 long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal On his future course the editor
deems Il unnecessary to date. Suffice II TO say,
that while the original plan Of his paper will be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty and propriety, 10
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and to oppose every secret
organization that Is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis What he intends 10 do in this
respect NAV be Judged of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this Jour-
nal. To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade.
arate encouragement.
The Sem. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. SO 90
The paper without business card, (lf paid in
advance or within one month from date
Of subscrption).. )..,..,.-......s | oo
The paper without business card u not paid
within one month from date OF suhscrip-
ton. .........,....... w
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all casas.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except nj the option of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment ef arrears
An
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
MisffIIxntnns


ENUINE HEIDSIECK 4 CO. CHAM
VJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap,
upoiled by Messrs. Heidsieck " 20. 70 succeed ~
M. Charles Enger, hesetofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale Of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public 10 the sup)oined
card
The Messrs. Heidseck q Co, az sci lorth lnere- =
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled 70 SEND 10 tnis
country the genuine Heidsieck q 70. Cnampaisne'
under the same name and style as originaiiy ihtro
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
IIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

u ~ 4
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following siaunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire Captain Mitchell; Keystene State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
Tuesdays and Fridays Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundays and
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Inc Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting ai Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; to ST. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists CON-
petitors.
Passengers tckctcd through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

II AND FOR SALE.-Thc Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty acres Of land being part Of his
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
niece of land and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply to the undersigned, or TO his oversesr on
the farm. .
WILLIAM B. SCOTT,
Sept Tiff On ii between 10Th and 10th SITS
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
nIANOs, PIANos.-we have now in

nIANOS, PIANOS.-We have now I'm
store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Halei, Davis ~ Co.
Boston; Bacon 6 Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache SS Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1926 TO $500
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
btion nj the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair; at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition, any Of
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand Guitars, Volins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN +. ELLIS,
JOG Penn. avenue, near 10th street.
Feb 25-3f
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
MisftIIant0na
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

ofthc Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofihc remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoeum has capacity for q hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporators is one of equality
n regard 10 the lots which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable
Until an Office is established in the city Of WASH
ngton applications will be punctually attended TO
at the present Office in the east wing Of tho build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. -
N. B. Glenwood is situated short disssnce
due north Of tho Capitol. Aug 27--3m Il
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
IRvING,s NEW

wv Work, Wofer's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslee.
Full Proof of the Ministry, Sequel TO the Boy
who was trained up TO be Clergyman, by John
NJ Norton, A. M.
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel OF Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurlz, d. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR g. MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

7yOR EVENING.-M. w. Gait q pro,
have Just received beautiful assortment Of
Rich Pearl Necklaces, Brooches, Ear Rings, &c.
ALSO
A complete assortment Of Pearl, Ivory, Span
ish, and Mourning Fans, which will be sold unu
sually low. M w. GAIT s. BRO
Jan .O--3t PA, av., betw, 9th and 10Th SITS,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Fails
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply to the undersigned
at his house on III, between 18th and goth streets,
in the First ward, or 10 Mr. Paine, at the quarry
July 27 WILLIAM II. SCOTT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

TINDER GARMENTS just receivcd.-I
u have just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk merino,
ambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Fian-
nels, &c, which am now prepared TO dispose OF
al the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
Sc? 90 Penn. avenue, near ~ 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

TTNAKE NOTICE, visitors and others at
j tending the Metropolitan Fair.-I have just
brought on from New York large assortment of
splendid Diamonds and a great variety OF new
styles rich Jewelry.
Also, some very superior Watches, which for
true time cannot be surpassed.
have also Just finished magnificent Silver
Tea Set that will compare favorably with anything
OF the kind at the Fair or in America.
II will be exhibited free Of charge 10 all al my
store, 4lS Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
and-a half and Sixth streets.
Feb 1S--dlwif III. q. HOOD.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

"ARPER,S MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SuILLISsToNs hook
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Lcslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
sHILLINGToN'S Bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
WORK, or Plenty to DO and Hours to
wv Do It. by M. M. Brewster, ist and I'd series

rs cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition OF the l03d Psalm, by
Rev. John Stevenson, IS cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror Of Maidenhood, by
Binney, so cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Amicus, en-
cravings, So cents.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

NEW YORK, May 2, ls53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. ~
William street. Merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL Y. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

NEW YEARS PRESENTS.--M. w.
IN GAIT a. BRO will open this day magnif
cent assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M w. GAIT 81 BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. ava betw. 9th and 10th 1t.