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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

L,oR THE SPRING TRADE.--Now OPEN
II ing, large, fresh, and elegant variety OF gem
tiemen's belongings for the spring trade, OF new
importations and styles and Of the best qualities,
at STEVENS'S
Feb 24-atif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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FINE WATCHES s. RICH JEwELRY.

FINE WATCHES s. RICH JEWELRY.
III o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
ers TOR sale the same, at wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country Please call al,
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid TO the repairing OF
ne watches by w. w. Hollingsworth. Apr2
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THE SONS or THE sIREs, A HIS

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September s
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHrLtINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one OF the best that has been issued
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for Septc cmbcr.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ano
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SUIIJJNGTON,S Rookstore
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor & Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next TO
Messrs. Geo, & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale OF Ladies', Gencmen's Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is TO be-
come popular by keeping good articles at ve,y low
prices.
ID Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants Of those
who will favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage.
). w. TAYLOR & Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29-1w
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MisrtIIanf1ms.

IINHIS Is to give notice that the following
y original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants, viz:
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;
No. 64S for 100 acres, issued in the name of Thos1
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or DESTROYED, and 1
hereby notify all parties that shall make appIica-
lion 70 the Land Office for the issue Of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, under the provisions
ofthe act Of the 3lst August, 1852.
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant!
Jan 1O--3m1aw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
"HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
wv and Slippers. Just received general
sortment ofthe above workmanship and ma,eria
Of the best.
Also elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, EN-
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and Vel
vet. GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Paitersons Drug Store
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SECOND EDITION NOW READY.

DUELs AND DUELLING,
alphabetically arranged, Nth Preliminary
Historical Essay,
BY Hon. Lorenzo sabine.
vol l2mo Price 81 25.
TNHIS work comprises sketches Of the principal
il Duels, from that between David and Goliah,
the first record, to the present day; and con.
tains a full account Of those Of importance, in
Guiding all Of historical interest in the annals OF
this country.
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nREsERVES, JAMS, SELLiES, AND
JIG Marmalade, &C., viz;
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, Blnckberres,
strawberries and Raspberries, and Pine
Apple Preserves.
Black Currnnt Jellics, Ia half and one-pound
Jars.
Red Currant JcIlies, in half pint and quart
Jars
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marmalsdes.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermetically
sealed, JellIes. tk Nt
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
Tsesc Preserves, Jellies, &C., are of the best
quality, put up TO our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
J..,.s
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks OF
all quslitics.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
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4 RRTVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juyenil

4 RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH JuVehHc
N and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyh, M. d.
Pippns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne. g
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, b. Anne
Bowman. st-
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages Of Litera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Aris WiIienot.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdae, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and ,Et
Eastwood Priary, or Mortmer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by aScrutator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
NJ d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR & MAURY'S
Ian "a Bookstore, near 9th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

LNINE JEwELRY.-I have just received
I anew supply of the latest styles Of Jewelry
and have just finished a fne lot OF pure silver
ware, such as Tea Sets, Goblets, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c. All of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality Of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article repre-
sented al time OF sale. II. o. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

THE YOUTH OF MADAME DE LON
II gueville, or new Revelations of Court and
Convent in the seventeenth century, from the
French of Victor Cousin, by F. w. Ricord.
Faggots for the Fireside, or Facts and Fancy,
by Peter Farley.
just received and for sale by
Nov IL X. FARNHAM.
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NOVELTIES. Inventions, and Curiositics
IN in Arts and Manufactures.--Prce so cents.
Gays Fables, profusely illustrated
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, by r. Blakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct IS Bookstore near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

NEW YORK, baqy 2, lS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchange) for the
transaction OF a 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 3. HART.
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TN HE FAILURE OF Free Society.-Soci
ology for the South or the Failure of Free
Society, by George Fitzhugh. On sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
JAN l3 Book Store, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22

nAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
ton for Moistening the leaves OF Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Mosten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an indispen sable article for every Desk.
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come IN
10 general use.
The following arc a few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press
PAprR MoIsrENER-A new and very neat use
full invention for moistening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in a copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method OF mostening sta mps, &C., with the
ongue. II is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted AZ soon as
tie seen.-Boaon TSanse' ipt, Sept. 1854.
raprR MoIsTEHER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets In
copying book, counting bank bills, DC. Ihe
common way Of mostening stamps with the
tongue IL very disagreesble and inconvcnent
also the usual way Of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using q brush which has 10 be dipped In
water, 10 inconvenent and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which IL very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. IL is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PArER MoIsTKSER.-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettrg sheets in
a copying book &c. II costs but little, and Will
save the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work
TBosfon TravsLier, Sept, 1854.
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Tan II Bookstore, near 9th 1t.
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TAKE NO TICE.
NEW COOl,s JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
n w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfulIy inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimercs, and Vsstings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices. ~ R
Having made arrangements to go into the
" Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing TO purchase stock of Clothing,
moi inferior TO any in this city, and not made up al
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
and as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHts, and Vest,
at the following low rates: F
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of............$l5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ..... $50 10 $50
Over-coats OF different styles, from. .$l2 10 $23
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.o. .$3 90 TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. 50 30 TO $40
This stock of Clothing is of a superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy artices-such gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city. fa
Sept 14-tf
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Jan ao.a
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Copy Of disclaimer of w. d. Porter ia III, erpiicG.
tion for an Improved sfM for making rood
gas" fled August 5, 1854. L<<feys pateuf rssned
Angua22 1854.
81 do not claim as my nventon and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subjecting the products of destructive dstillation
therefrom TO high degree OF heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification OF w. p. Mcdonnell"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
Colonel Cresap.

correspondent OF the Baltimore Patriot, Wi.
ting from Wheeling, thus remarks:
IL have frequently heard Of Virginia hospitali.
IT, and experienced it, but TO such extent
as in the welcome | received from Mr.. Richard
Cresap, whose farm is one of the most beautiful on
the Ohio river in high state Of cultivation, and
situated about twenty miles below this place.
Orchard Cresap is a grandson of the celebrated
Col Cresap, (who shot Logan and nephew Of Luz
Their Martin, one Of Maryand's sons who defended
Aaron Burr, when tried for treason. Adjoining the
farm Of this gentleman is his fathers who is in his
Slst year. / had the good fortune TO meet this
old gentleman but, from what have heard Of
him, my visit would have been amply repaid as
no man has better knowledge Of the early set
Element Of this State and Western Maryland than
he has, and II always affords him great pleasure to
speak Of his carly recolections.
"Col Cresap Ia a native Of Maryland, and tho
first man that carried merchandise west Of the AL.
leghenies.
"Whilst enjoying the hospitality Of Mr.. Richard
Cresap, he invited me TO take walk about bis
farm and on the upper part Of it, just on the bank
OF the Ohio in beautiful grove lie the bodies Of
some ten or fifteen of the early pioneers, who fell
in conflict with the red men. Conspicuous amongst
the rustic head stones that mark the resting place
Of these brave men, lie one with the simple inscrp-
ton Of j. w, 1886, on il. This grave contains
the dust Of the celebrated John Wetzel, whose
very name struck terror TO the heart Of the red
man, but who finally fell by bis murderous rife and
scalping knife.
IL cannot describe my feelings as stood with
my companion by the side Of the graves Of these
noble men, whose only monuments were few un-
dressed slabs Of red sandstone-some with the In.
itials Of their names, aud others With their names
in full roughly chiscled thereon. II Is the inten-
ton Of Mr.. Crcssp 10 construct neat enco around
the place. and, If possible, preserve Il. Even now,
like Old Mortality or Young Mortality he re-
stores the rude inscriptions on such headstones as
time has dealt hard with.
"The whole extent Of ground from this place,
down as FAR as Marietta, on both sides Of the Ohio
river, have been the scene Of many desperate
conflict between the early settlers and the sasges
aud on the lower end Of Colonel Cresap's farm Ia
spot where once frontier fort, known as Bryans
Station stood and even to this day the plough.
share turns up the ragged rife bullet and arrow.
head have in my possession several relics given
me by Mr.. Richard Cresap.
al cannot close this letter without taking this
method Of thanking Mr.. Cresap Tor his kindness
and attention 10 me, and for his weltold stories
and legends Of the carly settlers In their conflicts
with the savages. must also thank Captaif Rob-
erts, OF the steamer Courier, and his gentlemanly
pilot, Ben Goodwin for their kindness TO me
they are both Eumps."
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dear friend, and we win decide whether we shall
in future dine in Paris or IN Philadelphia.
(Signed) SrEUBEs".
Mr.. Knapp indicated General Stcuben against
the imputation Of a worthless mercenary and ysg.
abond, which has often been cast upon him In this
country He showed that Steuben's training In
the military school OF Frederick the Great and his
experience in the European contests Of that time,
rendered him superior to the other generals fthe
Revolution as disciplinarian, and that the revo-
lutionary army owed its success in no small degree
TO the order and system which he introduced. Mr..
Kapp's paper throws new light upon this subject,
and renders 1t more apparent than ever that the
life Of General Steuben must be written anew, be-
fore his character and his services in Reyolu-
ton can be properly appreciated.
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The correspondent Of the New York Herald

The correspondent Of the New York Herald
remarks:
"A medium course is now in contemplation,
and good feeling prevails. The South have 10
day proposed line In which Il Ia understood that
Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland,
Western Virginia, and members from other sec
tons OF the South win concur II Ia this: The
party win be pledged to prevent any State being
admitted except ss free north OF thirtysx dcgrees
and thirty minutes Of north latitude, and win per
nit the admission Of States south OF that line with
slavery, AZ they may may not elect. Territorial
sovereignty, as set forth In Tuesdays Herald Ia TO
be added TO this, and the administration condemned
In respect TO lie action In regard to Ksnsss 0ppo-
stion 70 the administration, acts powerfully 70 pro
duce these results
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
Another Case of Prescription.

Mr.. George Wilson, foreman of the eng-
neer and machinists department at the Wash
ington Navy Yard, has been removed from Of
fee by order Of the Secretary of the Navy,
and Michael E. Bright Roman Catholic, ap-
pointed in his place. This last case Of pro
scription has caused an unusual excitement in
the Sixth Ward Mr. Wilson has been attach
ed to the Navy Yard from his earliest youth,
and by his mechanical skill, industry and ex-
cellent character, he has risen from a subordi-
nate position to one of the most important and
responsible stations in the Yard. AS foreman
Of the machinist's department, he has been in
trusted with the onerous duty Of superintend-
ing the construction of the engine Of the new
steam frigate Minnesota. He is also an ac-
complished draughtsman, which his successor,
Michael E. Bright, is not; and is justly re-
garded by the engineers and machinists Of the
Navy Department as one of the most accom-.
plished mechanics in the country.
The following testimonials will show in
what manner he is regarded by VIM. NJ
Ellis, late superintendent of the engineer and
machinists' department of the Navy Yard, with
whom he served his time by H. Hunt Chief
Engineer of the Navy, and by Commodore
Paulding:
UNITED STATES NAVY YARD,
Washington, Sept. 10, 1853.
Sir: Before giving up the superiutendence of
the engineer aud machinists department Of this
yard, deem it due to express to you my opinion
of the manner in which you have performed your
duties as the foreman Of the machinists. your
energy and attention to your dutiea, both while
serving your apprenticeship in the department,
and since your promotion to the position of fore
man, has always met my appreciation. cheer.
fully recommend you TO my successor as highly
worthy Of his confidence in conducting the e1ecu-
ton ofthe machnists' work Of the department
am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
..E WIN. NJ. ELLIS.
Mr.. GEoRoI WILSON,
Foreman Of Engineer and Machinist Dept.
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WASHINGTON, d. G.
THURSDAY, JUNE IA, 1855.
vEsPASIAN ELLIS, Editor
Glorious News I

BY telegaphic despatch from Philadelphia,
dated IL IL o'clock, this day, welearn that the
National Platform has been adopted by the
National Council.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
WASHINGTON, June Is, 1885.

To the Publisher Of the american Organ:
In your publication of the It'll instant, in tho
article headed General McCalla and bis Calum-
majors" you say, perhaps Ir. Stubs can toll
who gave the information 70 the editor Of tho Star
on which he uttered this last oue," (sander.)
In answer TO the CHARGE made by insinuotion,
| answer, perhaps he can't Had the charge been
made In positive terms, would have declared Il
positively a falsehood.
Perhaps you will do me the justice to publish
thiF.
With du resp EpwARn STURR,.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
Zone member absiained f. ON voting"

CoURT OF CLAIMs.-Ion, Of the Baltimore Sun,
thus refers to this new court
The Court of Claims will meet at the Capitol for
the purpose Of organization on the 18th Of July.
Only one of the judges is now here. They have
found, from their preliminary survey Of their du-
ties, that they are harnessed to heavy train,
which they have to drag up hill. The labor and
difficulty which they are TO encounter might well
appal the most industrious bench. Their first
business on the 18th will be to appoint commits
sioners in the several States and cities for taking
testimony &c.
These new offices will be highly important and
very lucrative, and are already much sought after.
They will be well paid corps-as well paid as any
officers of the government, though they will de-
pend upon fees for their pay. The claimants must
satisfy them, before they can get their papers or
prosecute their suit. The commissioners arc al
lowed FIVE dollars day, which means five dollars
for such attention as they may, on any one day,
give to any particular cases. and a commissioner
may have a hundred cases before him. A commits.
sioner is to have twenty cents per folio for copies
of the deposition, &C.. taken before him, and the
printing Of the same lie also TO be executed under
bis direction. Herein will lie a great source Of
their pro6t
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14

ERRArUM.-In tho Philadelphia letter In yes-
terday's paper, for constitutonality' of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, in the fourth paragraph, read
unconstitutionality."
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14

The resolutions reported by the Committee on
Platform Of the National Council, were in type
yesterday, but omitted to make room for the
foreign news. They will be found in another
cnlnm
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
Virginia Election.

Tie following table is inserted for the purpose
Of comparing the votes at the recent election with
that of 1852:
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14

Lord strangford formerly minister 10 Brazil and
other courts, diei on tho goth ult, at sdvsnccd
ago. Lord Chsrles Manners Ia also desd, seed ~
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14

WAsaISoroS BRAscu RAiLRoAD.---The receipts
upon this branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail.
road, during the month Of May, was ssi,2ll 45
In gross. From passengers, the amount was
s25,s2s 10, and from freight se,2ss 49, This
s large decrease especially In freiaH, when com.
pared with the receipts In The montS Of April,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14
Foreman Of Engineer and Machinist Dept.
NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON,

NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON,
June ~, 1855.
DEAR STA: 1t gives me much pleasure to state,
that during the time have been attached to this
yard your conduct as foreman of the machine shop
has been most exemplary evincing not only a
good knowledge Of your profession but, also, great
energy Of character; apparently always striving
for the public interest
! can with confidence, recommend you to any
establishment requiring a foreman Of your pro-
fession.
Yours, &c,
II. HUNT, Chief Engineer.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-14

A private letter from the camp, dated May ID,
contains the following;
1--WE have had terrible work here Last night,
the 18th regiment fred on the 6sth by mistake.
The Russians made an attack on the advanced bat
teries, and we're repelled by the 6sth and rifles.
The Russians returned in short time with rein
forcements, again attacked the batteries and a
fearful struggle then took place. The reserves
were then sent up, 1.-THE 9th, 18th, and 44th,) and
when they got into the advanced trench both sides
were 30 covered with mud that we could not tell
Russians from English, so the reserve opened fire,
but il was unfortunately on the poor 6sth. They
then charged on them, when they found out their
mistake, but not till good many Of the 6sth had
fallen. However, the Russians had il hot and
warm afterwards. The poor fellows who are wound
cd In advance Of the trench obliged TO lie there
all day, till dark, as the Russians FIRE on any OF our
people who 20 TO bring them in. Many Of the
wounded might recover, II brought In, but they lie
and bleed 70 death. The Russisns make sorties
daily and nightly, as since General Jones came
up, We are pushing the works close up to the town
so the work Is very hard upon our poor fellows,
of,en being three or four nights without rest"