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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
JIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED T(

GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first-
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tisn with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching Of Cleveland, and connecting
with their roadkai 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 ia
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
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 atoe
o'clock, p. m, every day, Except Sundays0 and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
Ia hours where the lightning Express Tram Will
be in waiting 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 lime from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thiriy-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line oi
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 36
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 can see at
glance that no other pe enter the lists as COM
peiitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at 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 Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York to
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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EOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre in

ENOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
Ii 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
mertorious attraction can f II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
Ii 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 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 to secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits Every letter received will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself ut liberty 10 reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications psc-paid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, boz
242, Washington city, d. G.
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MisttIlaHt0us.
IIlyO ALI. WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COZ

\ IL lect---I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond with ample security, was given a. June
court, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
ple and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced 10 solicit portion oi the public col
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, il justified will attend 10 the collec-
tions ofclams in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer % the
clerks OF my county and the attorneys Of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims ont 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 if as an officer charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always 10 pay; and il as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost | may be at 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON, 4
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia
Sent PIN seNE
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cCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

y Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5i combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
iution,p published for ffty-sx consecutive weeks
in the Saturday 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 novellettes,
called Morris Hartley or the Knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to-
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
BenneW, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worhington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. C. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knile--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville, Lille Liberne, 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 SIS; nine copies
year and one TO the getter up of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
Of the club, $40.
Add..ss A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. III Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Hcusekecpers and
l others are reminded that the sllowing list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscribsr(n as low terms
as any other house in the city. 4 large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Qneenswpre,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphinc, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, ChandelIeis,
Window Glass, Girondoes,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Brtanniaware,
Glass, &c. Ec., &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do uelto call.
o. S. WHIT iESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden 6S Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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MisfsIIaMEO1s.


ENUJNE HEIDSIECk & co. CHAM
VT pagne.-The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck y Go. td succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for tho sole of ther Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public 10 the tubjoined
card
The Messrs. Heidsleck q Co, as set firth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled 70 send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck q GO. Champagne,
underline same name and style as originally INTRO
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors Of all tho Identical
VINEYARDS cellars, &C., which the founders and
originators Of tins celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality oftheir Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public bong already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their. brand
still bears the same name Of Heidseok % Co., IN
full by which il first became so favorabiy known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January ], 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Elgler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. G., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution, Of the old
firm, Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge Of its liquidation, con-
tinned the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors ofthis well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same fpm limitations
and marks similar 10 our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear il this market,
the name Of our firm in full will befound on the
labels and around the corks
RHEIMS, March S, 1S46.
Feb S--d2m HEIDSECK & co.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
MoRE NEW SPRING GOODS.

MOKE NEW SFKING CUOOSs
II j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
I ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the A..
tention Of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citzens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety of Gentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods workmanship, aud prices.
MB- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street.
MAY l4--3tif
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TAKE NOTICE.
Wv f.OODs JUST RECETVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-.
speclfnlly inform, his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, Of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable him
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
Ready Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing 10 purchase stock of Clothing,
not inferior 10 any this city, and not made up al
The north, as is usually The case with work sold
liere 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 10
compete with northern work in point Of prices /;
and as 70 quality and style, be will leave for those
who favor him with a call 70 judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHts, and Vest,
at the following low rates: q
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE for the small sum of............$l5
Dress and Frock Coats from.. $50 TO $50
Over-coafs of different styles, from. .$l2 10 S23
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o..S3 soto Sl0
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ..... 80 5Oto $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 articlcssuch as gloves, cravats collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept I4-tf H
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

DARTICULAR NOTICE4 Our customers
are respectfully informed hat their bills are
now being drawn off, and will be presented 10
them by the first Of January, when il is earnestly
hoped that all persons having accounts with us
will come forward and settle hem promptly in
cash or notes at short dates.
WALL &c STEPHENS,
322 Pennsylvania avenue, nextldoor to Iron Hall.
Dec 27--3t.
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

MFRS. II. w. YOUNG. & MISS ". TOWN
Ivl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive al their
rooms, on the corner OF 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies' who may desire 10 pass through a
systematic course Of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female ednca-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. Il is based upon an experience OF many
years in conducting the education Of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months $50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and dsnstrumental..... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oiLand water colors....
Sept 6--3tawtlSth
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MisfeIIaneOMs.


.yTyO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
u the House Of RepresentatIyes.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as q
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 for
the press or Of any othet description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the adj
sjournment Of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character OF the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms Com
municatons addressed to p. B. T., al Mrs. Wards,
corner Of street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References ofthe highest
order. s Feb 2-u
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

n W.. BRWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully cell the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods 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 will
enable him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by SO doing. A suit Of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-mnde Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up ia the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
NIB. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The nnder-
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, {Merchants' Exchange,) for the
transaction ofA general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and Sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchaIge, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--tf EMANUEL 3. HART.
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Posr OFFIcr, WasAingtos CITY, 2. e.

NTAI1.s for Cumberland, Maryland; ClarkS-
lyl burg and Wheeiing,in Virginia; Zanes-
Vile and Louisville. in Kentucky and lndla-
nopolis, Indiana, will hereafter be closed az this
office, daily al 2, p. m. departing in the 2 O'Clock
train, and connecting with the train leaving baisi
more for Cumberland and Wheeling at O'Clock.
"A JAMES G. BERRET,
Nov 3D-3td Postm0ster.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

JTARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filled with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHItlINGToN's book
store
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has bscn issued.
Lcslic's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knckerbocker Magazine forSeptember.
Godey's Lady's Book, Grahams Magazine, anG
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
-1 CHEAP AND PLEASANT

xsrn4syzG excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
AQUA Creek, with dinner included, for So only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af-
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 6l
a. IN. and "a pm.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, So only.
For further information apply to Captain A D..
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the line in Washington.
July 1S-d1mx
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MIR. BUsHNELL's SCHOOL. rsrH

lyl street, between L and G. streets. Washing
tom The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course of in
struction embraces Ancient aud Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
curars may be had at the schoo-room or at the
bookstores. Aug ll--eoiw
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
Ml ltsfkll0

NOTICE he II known 70 all whom 1t
LIN doth concern, that have filed, in the Gen.
eral Land Office at Washington, D. c., lhe follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
OF Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1850 No.
,305 for 100 acres. for the services Of William
Field "a soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
the Both June, 1888 The original Of said warrant
parties that shall make application 10 the Gen.
erai Land Office for the satisfaction Of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant. by the issue of scrip
Under the provisions OF The act Of 3lst August,
1852. WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S--law3m Attorney for the Claimant.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

TTNDER GARMENTS just reccivcd.--I
~ have Just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, DC, which am now prepared to dispose of
mt the most reasonable prices
LANES
Gsntlemens Furnishing Store,
Sep 10 Penn, avenue, near Al 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
, ,NlisfsIlantuns.

YzINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents Of the New Jersey ENC
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de.
hvered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and il un.
surpassed by any other article in use It is sold
either dry or ground in OIL.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used o.
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is nnequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Dcpots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption OF il is very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the ehighestexcellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap..
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect, they are superior
10 any others in market
JOHN SULLIvAN& SONS, Agents, q
Apr 7-d3m No 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
noN'T FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS

nON'T FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
~ ifyou wish TO purchase anything in the way
of fine American, London, or Gneva watches,
chat can be relied on for the true tnne) rich gold
jewelry, pure silver ware, &c, &c. and save from
Is 10 % per cent, as he is nowreceiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold At the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war
ranted TO give satisfaction.
II. b. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between IL and 6tli streets, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept l6-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10

Library or Congress, Oct. 9th, s54.
N1OTICE is HEREBY GlvEN, that the
IN Library Of Congress will be eosed on Thurs
day the 10Th instant, and will not gain he opened
until Saturday the 18th Of November
JOHN s. MEEIIAN,
Oct. l0-eod2w Librarian.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YFlHYS BEAUIXFUL BURIAL PLACE

Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
persons. III
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (alhough they usually bring a
prcmum,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in The city Of Wash
ngion, applications win be punctually attended TO
at the present Office, in the east wing ofthe build
ing..on entering the Cemetery.
Visters are requested not to drive fast through
the Ceme.ery grounds.
VIM. S. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m