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Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17

Diamond Cut Diamond, only one Sailing
/ The following good 'un is told of the sharp
President of city bank:
One day this week prominent business man
presented a note Of one thousand two hundred
dollars, running six days, at the counter of
the --- bank, for discount The President,
after examining the note, and admitting its
being firstclass paper, decided that the bank
was hard up, over expanded, &c, and it was
impossible to "do" the paper. The merchant
was hard up and endeavored to reason the
President into compliance, but to no purpose
At last, however, a bright idea seemed to
have given the President hard rap over the
sconce, and he suggested that his friend, bro
Der, not living thousand miles from the bank,
might buy the note. Down went our merchant
to man Of Mammon No. 2. The latter would
like the note, and as it was "a No. /" paper,
would deduct from his usual rates, and do the
thing at t.oO per cent. month to give him
cash in hand one thousand one hundred and
Fifty dollars. In vain the merchant protested
against the shave, but the broker was inexora-
BILE. The man Of business however, was not
quite so hard up as the man Of mammon sup
posed, and left the shop determined not to
stand any such fleeing
While fumbling over the note and ruminat-
ing on his chances to raise the cash, he espied
three letters in fine pencil mark at one corner
Of the note An examination satisfied him
that those letters were the Presidents initials,
and had been placed there by that functonary
as a private signal to the broker. A bright
idea struck him, and, walking back to the bank,
he boldly presented the note to the teller for
discount, who, recognizing the private signal,
discounted it at legal rates, and the merchant
marched off, highly grati6ed at the success of
his scheme. Our informant says there was
some tall praying by both President and
broker, and that hereafter notes for sharing
and notes for discounting will bear different
and distinguishable signals Chicago Tribune.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
RAPPAHANNOC ACADEMY.
INOR LEASE ON RENT.--The subscl

II ber having determined TO discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for the next four wears. There has been a school
at the place for forty years. II is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or heathlulness, is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will &C.
commodate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing 10 keep boarding school.
will do well by calling 10 see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Car ,lins
county, Virginia.
Nov. 27-- THOMAS IHOhNION
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
From the Liverpool Post of the 23d.
Two Americans Arrested In Manchester
(Eng.9 Charged with Robbery-Thei,
m af

From the Liverpool Post OF the 23d.
Two Americans Arrested In Msnchcster,
(Eng.) Charged with Robbery-Their
Examination.
The two Americans arrested at Manchester
on account of the robberies at the Royal and
Albion Hotels, were again examined on Satur-
day. The names given by the parties we're
Oscar Kingston, merchant, Of Philadelphia,
and Daniel Il. Branch, lawyer, of New York.
When Oscar Kingston was taken at the Royal
Hotel Manchester, he had managed to divest
himself Of everything which could lead to n
suspicion Of his calling, but subsequently two
instruments we're found concealed behind mats
or oil cloths between his bed room and that
which had been robbed, which throw a light on
the facility with which gentlemen's bed rooms
could be entered and plundered without much
disturbance. One of these is an instrument
entirely Of steel, in the form Of a morticing
chisel, we'll adapted to cut out panel, unscrew
the hinges of box, or pry open door. The
other is in the form of pair of pliers, the two
ends Of which, when pressed together form a
barrel, we'll adapted to lay hold of the end Of q
ing door to be locked inside, and the key left
in the lock, the person having those pliers in
his possession would be able to turn the key
from the outside, and on leaving the room,
could re-lock the door without removing the
key.
Among the luggage Of Branch was found a
formidable instrument used by thieves in New
York, and termed "knuckle duster." 1t is a
thick Cat piece Of metal, about three quarters
of pound in weight with holes at one OF the
edges through which the four fingers Of the
hand can be passed. When put on for use and
| the fingers clinched over it. the larger portion
OF the metal fills the fist, while the outer edge
presents four rings of solid metal over the
! knuckles Of the second joints Of the fingers,
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
A Goose In Trouble.

A very ,comical affair occurred recently on
the Stout Valley Railroad in England. Sir
John Henly one morning found himself seated
in a first class carriage, proceeding to Bir
mingham, the only other passenger in that
compartment of the carriage being blooming
lady, answering Byrons description of = fat,
fair and forty" and seated directly opposite The
baronet. The train had scarcely moved a
hundred yards from the station before the lady
suddenly leaped from her seat, and exclaimed,
"How dare you, sir?" What do you mean?'
The gentleman, astonished, replied that "he
did not understand; he had done nothing to
alarm her." Again and again she sprang from
her seat in apparent terror and rage, and de-
clared with vehemence that her neighbor was
"villain, and that she would have him taken
into custody at the next station"
The gentleman protested his innocence, and
asked "what had he done" but the lady kept
leaping from her seat, raving against his treat
ment, until the arrival of the train at Deep
fields, when she suddenly sprang to the door,
and screamed out "Guard guard!" at the top
of her voice, and presently collected not only
the guards, but crowd of some hundred peo-
pie around her. She then commenced her
accusation, protesting, in shril key, that the
gentleman had improperly pinched her legs;
anu tne gentleman, norrineu ~ the cnarge,
protesting, with equal vehemence, his perfect
innocence. At this instant when matters
looked serious, the guard recollected that he
had placed basket under the seat Of the car
riage, containing live goose, and pulling it
out, the mystery was explained, the bird being
the criminal who had pinched the lady's legs
until they were black and blue. The explana-
tion was received with perfect good humor by
the parties concerned, and the train renewed
its journey amidst the convulsive laughter and
applause Of the assembled multitude.-Spirit
fhe Age.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17

an elegant caleche drawn by pair of expen.
sive horses, the envy and admiration of all who
see them. Is not this wonderful occurrence,
colonel? Do not be in the least surprised if
you hear Of your correspondent in an omnibus
conductors situation, on the watch for SINH
lar widow and similar proposition fares,
if you please, gentlemenr-one fair in particu.
lar"
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17

STRAWBERRY FREAK.-A paragraph in the
Louisville, KY, Courier states that singular
freak Of nature is noticeable this year in the
strawberries Of that neighborhood. The varie-
ty called tho Longworth Aroli6c has been re-
marHable as having stamens and pistils on the
same flower but all the plants of that variety
are now in bloom near Louisville, and all are
destitute of stamens. The flowers are all alike,
fine large pistillate blooms, entirely without
stamens Some of the beds are three years old,
and others two years, and this present bloom
is the first appearance of deviation.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
LAW NOTICE.
xvn gtant0n. and walker.

WIN. T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts OF Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis.
One of the parties will always be found at either
place. and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 21-tfeod
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS BROOK e from Phila deIpha, will
lNl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies', on Monday, September 10th,
1855, at No. 13S, Penn. Avenue, corner Of
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department. s4 as,s4l
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as resident governess, and every means will be
used TO accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant,
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
my friend, Miss Brooke, is most estimable
lady, of great intelligence, whose publications as
a teacher, and whose Accomplishments in English
literature, enritle her TO high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known TO me as lady
who is entirely capable OF conducting successfully
the educaiion of young ladies, and in every way
worthy OF the patronage of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES:
The Right Rev ALONZO POTTER, D. D.,
LII. d.,
Right Rev. G. w. DOANE, d. d., Ii. D.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey.
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, secy Of Smith
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. C.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN S. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, P. M. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the s.
Court, Pa. ,,...a.
of the S. Court Of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut. M. F. MAURY, Ii. d., U. S. Obserra-
tory
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had al the
principal Book Stores, or Of Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30--3lawlm.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
NEW TIN.wARE ESTABLISHMENT.

TIME undersigned have commenced the
i Tin-Ware and Copper business, and repair.
ing generally of every article in this line, on Sd
street, two doors south of Pennsylvania avenue.
They are also prepared to execute on the shortest
notice, and in the most perfect manner, models OF
every description, intended TO be patented.
A share Of patronage Is earnestly solicited.
Mev1 HARTMAN h WILSON
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17

LAND MoSoPoLY.--Five noblemen are said
to own about one-fourth of all the landed pro-
perty in Scotland. They are the marquis OF
Breadalbsne and the Dukes of Argyle, Athol,
Sutherland, and Buccleugh. About two thou
sand proprietors are said also to own onethird
Of the land and total revenue Of the three king
doms Of England, Scotland, Ireland
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
WINCHESTER MEDICAL COLLEGE.
lwnoHEsTER, VIRGINIA.
TINHE next Annual Session of this Insti-
II tulion will commence on the lst OF October,
and continue until May following.

III tutiOn VIII commence on inc Isl OF OclODer,
and continue until May following
FACULTY.
Hugh III. Mcclure, M. d., Professor Of Surgery
and Physiology J. Philip Smith, M. d., Professor
OF Practice Of Medicine and Obstetrics; Alfred
b. Tucker, M. d., Professor of Anatomy Chem
istry, and Maiera Medica.
Fees for the whole course, 500; matriculstion
fee, s5; dssectng ticket, (once onlyJ $40 diplo-
ma fee, $50
The coarse pursued is that OF daily examina-
tions on the preceding lecture; generally but two
and never more than three lectures are delivered
during the day. The study of practical anatomy
may be pursued at a trihing expense Clinical
lectures delivered during the session.
BY recent act Of the General Assembly, the
College educates fjieen young men from the State
Of Virginia free Of all expense for tuition, use OF
rooms, &c. Il is required that applicants should
be OF good, moral character, and unable 10 pur-
sue their studies nj their own expense For fur
ther information apply to
ALFRED b. TUCKER, NJ. d.. Dean.
May 1-3twOl
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17

All advertising for less time than three months,
will be at the usual rates-Sl per square for the
first three insertions, and twenty-five cents for
each subsequent issue.
nea-Letters on business should be addressed
to JOHN SHAW, Sentinel Office, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
WASHINGTON BRANcn RAILROAD
THE TRAINS

Leave Washington al and 81 a. m, and 3 aud
AZ p.m
st p. m.
On Sundays the only Train from Baltimore Is
that leaving al At a. m, and from Washington at
a. p.m
MAY 5--tC T. IL. PARSONS, Agent
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

IEHMIo OT nd EN IIDINU.
One square, Qen lines). i year. .$S 90
...........6 g months. ......... 90
!" ............3 {" ......... 90
Two squares.... ......1 year,. ......12 90
.......... 6 months. ........ 90
I" ...........3 !" ......... 90
Three squares. ;. -. L year. .... rs 90
9 .........6 g months. .........10 90
i" ..........3 g .......... 90
Onethrd column. i year. r............lS 90
$50. g months. ..........12 90
:" .......3 !" .......... 90
One column. ..........1 year.. so 90
........... g months. ...... 80 90
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-17
BY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
TH II :" II . IT.

Time between Washington and w he cling
but q la hOursI
Rnnning time betsoeen Washington and Cinein
matI 81 hours!
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks o be had
in WashDgton!u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

ACTION OF THE COLD ON RAILROAD MACHINE.
RY--The cost of a heavy snow storm or very cold
weather upon long railroad is very considerable.
not only in detensions, but by the action of the
frost upon the machinery in breakage, Sc Our
roads In this quarter have all suffered. more or
less, lately from this cause, but those further
north have, we should think, a much more costly
experience in the same way. The superinten.
dent OF the New York Erie work shops at Susoue.
hanna reports the beginning of this week thai he
mad never known so hard week upon iron in his
ine. 1t has been with great difficulty, and by
working large force of men several nights that
he could Keep the road supplied with power.
something ike dozen locomotives were brought
IN disabied-some with pumps frozen up and
surstedi but the greatest difficulty was in The
broken tires OF wheels. These are of the best
wrought IRON, over two inches thick but thew were
not snfileient to withstand the difference of con.
traction between the east iron centres and the
wrought IRON bands upon frozen road, where ali
elasticity was concealed to rocky soldity. The
1reakage OF axles wheels, rails, and, in fact all
the stationary or moving iron, has required !
most antiring vigilance and an extraordinary ex
pehse. II Is presumed the extra expenses upon
tue Hudson River and New York Central Roads
will be equally large-N T. Times.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

THE AMERICAN MINIsTER.IN PARIs.-Iti is gen
orally known that our esteemed Minister in Paris
the Hon. John Y. Mason, suffered, some time last
spring summer, partial attack of paralysis,
and newspaper reports in the course Of the sum.
Iner represented his health both in body and mind,
still seriously affected. These reports we have
good reason to believe, were based on misinforma.
ton, and were, though innocently, much cxagge-
rated. Our own paper, among others, having
given currency to these statements, we feel it a
duty to state as well as pleasure, that we have
heard from friends who have, during the last three
months, and even within the last month, often seen
and conversed with Mr.. Mason at bis own house
aud in his company at others, that his mind ap-
pears bright and vigorous. and his conversation
as easy and fluent, as it ever was, and his bodily
health exhibits little. any, percepGble effect from
his attack--Na.. Intelligencer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

ANOTHER DAUPHIN AMONG Us.-They have
scared UP at Rochester another old Indian chief
who clailns-or whose friends claim-that he is the
roal Dauphin of France, son of Louis XVI. His
story, as published In the Rochester American, is
a marvellous one-but too marvellous to believe.
The opposition claim of Rev. Eleaser Williams is
thus likely to be snuffed out. The unfortunate
son of Louis XVI. some people would have us be
!ieve, has as many lives a cat. Who is the next
customer
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EIGHT NEGROES FROZEN TO DEATH IN TEXAS
The Shreveport Gazette, of the 18th inst, says
"Mr. James G. Cox, for many years citizen of
this parish, set out with his negroes sometime in
December, for Western Texas, where he had de-
termined to locate We learn that while crossing
prairie forty miles wide, the cold northers attack
ed his party and eight of his negroes froze to
death, and two of his wagons were cut up and
burned as fuel to save the lives of himself aud the
balance of his negroes. T.
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EDUCATION.

HEAVY WINTER CLOTHING...Our
large and desirable. embracing a large variety ia
style aud quality of Over Coats alnas Togas heavy
business Suits, Rich Velvet Silk and Merino vests
invite attention Of purchasers, assuring them that s.
the Is far advanced are offering the grt ates
Inducements to purchaser. Gail and see for your
sslyes-.9ase + KEEN, BALDWIN 4 CO.,
ja80 Joe Man street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

ARMY OFFICERS REsIGNED.--The designations
" the following officers have been accepted by
the President, to take effect at the dates set oppo.
site their respective names: First Lieutenant
Richard S. Smith, fourth artillery, January l3 1856
First Lieutenant Horace HaldeInan, eighth infant
ry, February /, 1856. First Lieutenant Robert b.
Thomas, second artillery, January 81. 1856. Sc
cond Lieutenant Malcolm II. Nichols tenth infant.
ry, January 81, 1s56--Stoy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

DREMIUM SIGNS The subscriber IL
prepared to furnish elegant and beautiful signs
as we'll as common low priced ones. He took the
first premium at the last Mechanics Fair and asks OF
those who in want to give him call. His terms
will be made to suit and having in Lis employ expe-
renced workmen, will also undertake any kind of
painting required. Call on 18th street, next door to
Mr. Yarrngton's.
no 20 R.. w. ALLEN
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PURCELL, LADD Co,
oc 10 Druggists, 81 Main street.

CIRCUIT COURT, klCHIOND, Va.
~ THIS is TO CERTIFY that my daughter had been
suffering with Chronic Diarrhoa for about ten years,
clans but failed in receiving any permanent relief IN
der their treatment During the last spring and
mer, she was induced to try Bakers Premium Bit
tiers, and from the time she commenced the of
them she began to improve, and is now, consider
perfectly cured. 1874.
! Given under my hand this 18th day of November,
1855. VIM FOLKES.
You be supplied by calling Messrs. ? UR-
CELL LADD CO., Richmond. Va, and DRUGGISTS
generally. de II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

The hemp crop Of Missouri Is said to be failure.
amount tohaf crop.
In. The city Of New Orleans pays two 6fths of the
entire State tax Of Louisiana sa-1o : - '
- fsnnsyisaaia House Of Delegates have
nav providing for the fencing Ia If rail-.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE-In the Louisiana
Legislature, on the 18th, the three American mem.
bers from Orleans parish, were unseated, and the
contesting members sworn in. In the House a
alone and in the Senate q catholic chaplain was
elected. ,l s.. o..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

( CONvALEsCENCE OF JUDGE SCARBOROUGH
Judge Scarborough is recovering from his indispo-
sition. The Court of Claims will probably renew
its sittngs to-day.
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IME. LIME! LIME ITO FARMERS,
IL BRfCKLAYERSA AND OTHERS.-Hayingm made
pared to furnish any quantity of wellburnt Shell
Lime az low lower than be produced else
where 1t will be delivered for farmers at any of the
railroad depots and to consumers In the city wherever
they may direct. Application to be made at my
Lime Kilns, opposite Tredegar Iron Works. at Mr..
John j. Werth's Office corner 10th street and Basin
bank, or at Messrs Smith and HaIwood's Hardware
store, Main street, Richmond
( ia Is --lm* WILLIAM SMITH.
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TIE LAST ikvEsTioS-The New Orleans Sun
tells Of machine which has been invented aout
South, which enables q man to tell when he is
sesnng too drunk 70 walk. 1t is called, a taddls-
low suddenly under the short ribs the moment he
mas got enough.
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"a GARDENING...The UNDER IN

50 GAR DEM NG...The under. &DA
~ signed respectfully tenders his services ~
to all persons, either in the city or coun- SDA2
try who may require the attention OF Flor--ss~S
list or Landscape Gardener, either in laying of yards
and gardens, planting trimming trees box-hedger,
grape-vnes, &c. Work will be done by the day. or
according contract.
Orders left at the Confectionery OF A. Pizzini, on
Broad street, will be promptly attended to.
MY residence is at the corner of Henry and Broad
streets opposite Abernethy's garden.
I ia l7-.-3n* CHARLES A. RUHLE. .
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The Louisville (Ky.) Courier estimates that the
cold weather has ruined half million dollars
worth of nOtatoes in that CITY
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No DuEL.-A par agraph appeared day or two
since, stating that duel was contemplated be-
tween Mr.. Fulton of the Wilmington On c. Jour
nal ane Mr.. Burr of the Herald, published in the
same city. 1t appears from the Washington pa.
pers that the affair has been "amicably adjusted,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

THE HERMITAGE.-The bill to purchase for the
State five hundred acres of ground, including the
tomb of Jackson and the buildings of the Hermit
age has passed one branch of the Tennessee Legs-
laturc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-04

RUSSIA TOLERANCE in Russia. Anaba ntis,s RI.
man Catholics, Lntherans and Calvinists NAV
hotd sne highest offices h the State. Nesselrode Is
anieAber OF the Church of England
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The SMALL Pox-This loathsome disc ,e ia still
prevailing in Philadelphia to a considerable ex-
tent and during the past month caused no less than
leO deaths, principally children.