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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-19

OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- Scuoor~-The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban Colleges il will continue preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Cassi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th of September. and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: si2 so per quarter, payable in advance
Al a small additional charge. the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraiogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in ,hat de-
partment. H 80 e "a
Pupils may be boarded At the College under the
special care and superintendence ofthe Principal
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
win be about $50 per academic year, and Of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty ofthe Columbian College |;
Col ]. l.. Edwards, Gel Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, ESQ.,; L. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office.
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Once; and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND sc HOURS TO CINCINNTI!i
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The oaiy Railroad Route from The Losccr
Mississippi to The atlantic,
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
IT. The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat al St. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat a,
ST. Louis daily at $50, p m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD. BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. m, take the cars at Alton al
TO- a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trans going
east
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
~ s 40 p M, take the cars at Alton Saturday x
cepted) nj p. m, in time for the evening frains
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 al 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
10 points on the Illinois river al and above Pekn.
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavery,
Danvile, Terre- Hau,e. Pekn, 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 tor Lasalle.
Gs- 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.
w. 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.
E. HEATING, Supt G. 81 M. R. r.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
DunkiSk touching at Cleveland, and connectine
with their road al 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 Keystone State, ,apt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo w 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 ano
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct to Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after icav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours
Connecting at Chicago with fne line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north OF Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with llii-
nois River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads orconnecting AT Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route to
S, 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 TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago 80
hours; 10 st. Louis Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the trav. Her and shipper can see at o
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com.
petitors.
Passengers tcketed through from New YORK
with privilege Of stopping over al any point on the
route ana resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, 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 Once, No. 1913
broadway, corner of Dey street, New YORK, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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- w. nRWNTNC. Merchant Tailor,


under the United States Hotel having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect,
tally call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
oods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as vii
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
ferms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur
,basers, and. ia view Of increasing his business
ne has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
.uch as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheepness
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you viii
ave your money by 20 doing. suit of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-msde Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment of ready
made clothing OF my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoais IN
various styles frock and dress coats, and ast
ANTS and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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IHOR LEASE.--The National Theatre In
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can gu r
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a 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 10 be divided among the
members OF the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications with particulars, from parties in
clned TO this modo Of action. The purpose oi
the Proprietor Is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits. Every letter received VIII
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will MOI
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, boz
242, Washington city, D. @,
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r-- CuEAP AND PLEASANT

,Evss-sessaz< excursions daily throughout The
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE. 20 and from
Auufa Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only
To families and others desirous OF recreation
and change OF scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than i now daily al
iorded by the regular Trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baumorc 20 Aquia Creek
and back 10 Washington between the hours Of 81
a M. and p p. ui.
Fare Tor the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only
For further Information apply TO Captain ID.
Peck, on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent OF the line in Washington.
Julv iS--d2m*
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sMisfflIaneSas
ZINC palNrs.--rhe subscribers having

YZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers having
II heen appointed agenrs Of the New Jersey Ainc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, dc
livered ia baltimore al the company : prices, and
On the same liberal terms.
The White Paint ig warranted pure and is un
surpassed by auy other article IN use. II y SOLD
either dry or ground In oil.
The Brown Zine Is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores. md is extensively used az q
protection 10 iron or cineraetaic surfaces. II Is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequaied as d'lrs
BILE covering Gar Cottages, Depots, Bridges; Nc.
The consumption of il is very.large, and i has
given entire satisfaction
All the paints manuiactIredb by the company are
of the highestexcencnce, some important improve
menfS having recently been discovered and ap.
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
10 keep son and fresh IN the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market
JOHN SULLIVANN SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
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q, PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,
PROSPECTUS

Devoted to City Affairs, Educatson Literature,
and General Intelligence.
VyHE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
i about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits
continuance of the same and such additional sap
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
IN independent journal. and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion, and which il is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
20 long as he is connected with this or any other
pubic journal. On his future eonyse the editor
deems il unnecessary TO diate. Suffice IL 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 proprieiy 10
nainiain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen and to oppose every secret
organization that is loundedon proscriptive and
exclusive basis. WhaI he intends 10 do in this
respect may 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-
quatc encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress :
TERMS:
The paper and business card, per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card (f paid in
advance or within one month from date
of subscription). ! 80
The paper without business card if notpaid
within one month from date of subscrip-
tion.. ..--..-..-.-. O0
Payable in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may disconiinue on payment Of arrears.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! =. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

:. is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which he
invites the attention OF Members Of Congress
Strangers. and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac
ing almosf every variety Of Gentlemen's Goods
usually kept by Merchant Taiors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship. and prices.
No4 Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Hfelodcons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great MUSIC ano
III Piano Forte dealer, 1893 Broadway New
YORK. preferng 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il to the sharPers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 STEM the present tight times, oilers ms Immense
Melodeons at 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 he bssl
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Mciodeons OF The best Boston
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes nj.
fordiug an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bsrgans--prices from 500 70
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments o. a'l
Lind. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
most paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices OF Pianos, Meio-
deons and muscal instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2i--d3m fwt
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AGENCY.--The under.lgned

ENERAL ACENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice. his
friends and the public in general here and eslc
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depar
nents or Congress; procure pensions bounty
lands, extra pay and arrearage pay, and will al.
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties. nt distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government Charges win be mode.
safe. Office, At present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis Secretary Of War.
N. Calan, esq, President Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalls, Attorney at Lap
James H. Caustin, esq,
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan f7--tf
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

n J. STEER, Merchant Tailor is now open.
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at,
ienton Of Members Of Congress, strangers ana
citizens. &
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety Of ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
M No. 4 Washington Place, Seventh street
May l4--3tif
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NEW YORK, May 2, is53.-The under
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. ~
William street, merchants Exchange) for the
transaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promssory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--f EMANUEL b. HAhI
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noN'T FAIL TO CALL At HOODS

nON,T FAIL TO CALL At HOODS
IL fyou wish 10 purchase anything in me way
of fine American, London. or Geneva watches,
chat can be relied on for the true tme) rich gold
Jewelry, pure silver ware, &c., &c. and save from
10 10 25 per cent, ms he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jcwelry repaired, aad war.
rantcd 10 give satisfaction.
III. q. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between Al and 9th streets, sign Of
the large spread eagle. Sept l6--tf
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w ne pun
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5i) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
features will be new and brilliant series Of org
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
lufion,r rVbshed for ifiy-sir consecutive weeks
in the Shurdav Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy OF his previous produc-
tons The first Of series Of original novelleties
called Morris Hartley. or the Knights OF the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about to- e
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings. and its starting incidents
cannon fail TO elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novellctte to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews benson. author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother. etc..
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. @. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
ections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville, Lille Lberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood. and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year So Two copies one
year So; four copies one year S5; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up OF the club, 81 0 !;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
Of the club, s20
Adc-sss A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut ST, Philadelphia
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MtslelIoufnus.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
vUyHIS REAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA

GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
THIs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, y now
open for the reception OF the remains OF deceased
persons. !,
The Mausoleam has capacity for hundred
bodies. in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves,
n regard 10 the lots. which will NOT be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
inaton. applications will he puactnally attended 70
nj the present Office in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. rr,.,,,,,, ,,,,e,
b. Genwood is situated q short distance
due north Of the Capitol Aug zJ-5m
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Misrtllantuns.
NO sENATORs AND MEMBERS OF

rTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House OF Representatives.--A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them to the service
Of any gentleman having writing to do, either ior
the press or of any other description Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
tournament Of the present session of Congress-, he
il perfectly Indifferent az to the character OF the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and win
perform it upon the most reasonable terms: CON-
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs Ward's1
.,orner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, VIII meet
with prompt attention. References OF the nignes'
order tep I'll
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
~ w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR, !,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
specifuily inform his customers and the pnbnc
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. such as Ciotns,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up a.
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ne r. and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to go INTO The
Ready made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can ofier to
those wishing 10 purchase q stock OF Cothing,
moi inferior to any this city, and not made up a.!
The north. as is tIsnay the case with work sold
here. I'm, cut in his own establishments, and made
bv onr own needy citizsns in this dull season. at
low rates Of prices. lie is enabled, therefore, TO
comne,e with northern work in point of prices !;
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with q call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHts ana vest
M the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF ciotn OF
casslmere for the small sum OFF,. ..SI0
Dress and Frock Coats, FROM. .........$lO TO S2O
Oyer-coats of different Styles from. .Sl2 to SZo
Black and fancy Pantaoons, from. '..S3 oO 10 S!0
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........S2 30to $40
This stock of Clothing is Of superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy articcs-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott's Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
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DARTICULAR NOTICE Our customers
I are respectfully informed that their bills are
now being drawn off, and will be presented to
them by the first Of January, when il is earnestly
hoped that all persons having sccounis with us
win come forward and settle them promptly in
,ash or notes at short dates.
.Vya st., WALL & STEPHENS,
322 Pennsylvania avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall.
Dec 27--3i.
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NTEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor a. Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. nvenue next TO
Messrs. Geo, ds T.. Parkcr's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale OF .adies', Genicmen's Misses
Boys and servnni's BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPP ERS. 4a a
In opening this establishment our aim is TO be-
come popular by keeping good articlesat very low
prices, .ms
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention 10 the wants OF those
who will favor ms with a call. we hope 10 merit
theft future confidence and patronare
s. w TAYLOR a. Go. ~
Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Auq 29--1w @t Ntn tS