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Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
NEW EDITION OF DICKENSs COM

JEW EDITION OF D1CkENSS COM
IN plete Works---Thc complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in FIVE volumes; price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. Z. N. Southworth; paper 81,
bound 81 25
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
May 81 Bookstore. near 7th VI.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inyen-

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
JIG 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 IL will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. Ii
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
TO general use.
The following are few complimentary opin
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat use
full invention for molstening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistenng stamps, &c, with the
ongue. 1t is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
I is seen.--Boston Iransc,ip ipt, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois
enng postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, DC. The
common way OF moistening stamps with the
tongue is very dsagreeable and inconvenent;
also the usual way Of wetting sheets in a copying
book, by using a brush which has te be dipped IN
wafer, is incenvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper even moisture, which is 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.-l Boston Posi-,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A newly invented and very
useful little contrvance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettng sheets in
a copying boek, &c. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal of unpleasant work
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Ian Roo oEstn
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

MORE NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR d
1Xl MAURY'S.-Julia Kavanagh's new novel,
Grace Lee; paper rs cents, cloth 81.
Life of Sam Houston with portrait; price ST. Is
Long Look Ahead, or the First Stroke and
the Last, by A. s. Roe price ST. 25.
The Old Inn, or the Travellers Entertainment,
price ST.. 1tn 4b m
The Summer Land, Southern Story, by a
Child of the Sun.
April 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

NEW BOOks.-Plato ON Immortality OF
IN the Soul, translated from the Grsek by
Charles s. Stanford.
Florence Egerton OF, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodism Biographical
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative OF Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley.
For sale by GRAY e. BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
LOCOMOTIVE WORKS.

RICHARD NORRIS & SON, (Richard and
Henry Latimer Norris) Norris Locomotive
Works, Bush H Philadelphia manufacture to
order Locomotives, exclusively, on any plan or of
any size--of best materials and workmanship.
Their Works having been this year greatly en-
larged and furnished with the most approved
Tools, they are enabled now, having large num-
Der of workmen employed, TO execute orders with
despatch.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
DINE JEWELRY.-I have iust received

EINE JEWELRY.-Ih have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of Iwelry
and have just finished fine lot Of pne q 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 as repre-
sented al time of sale. H. 0. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor u Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next to
Messrs. Geo, IL T. Purkers opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale ofLades', Gentlemen'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 very low
prices.
Heterogeneous have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for a 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.
S. w. TAYLOR dg Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Ano -1xu
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

GRACE LEE, by Julia Kayanah. aptbor
~ OF Daisy Buras Madeleine, Nathalie, sc.
The Summer LAB; Southern Story. by a
child of the sun. Just Published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn. avenue and Ilt6 st.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
SAFES, SCALES, &c.

EVANS &c WATSON, No. 90 South Fourth
street, date SO Dock street) have now on han a
large assortment Of their Patent Salamander, Fire
and ThiefProof Safes. Bank Vaults and Iron
Doors for Bank and Stores, Patent Slate Lined
Refrigerators, Water Filters, Seal aud Leuer
Copying Presses, Fairbanks Platform and Coun-
ter Scales. References,-Farmers' and Mechan-
les Bank, Philadelphia, IL safes; Wm. Goodrich
az Co, corner Third and Market streets; United
States Arsenal; 5 in California; 3 in Philadel-
phia; Pennsylvania Railroad Company 2 safes.
Hundreds of other names can be given. Sole
Agency for Bulterwonh's, Bettley's, Ysle's, Halls
and Jones Patent Powder Proof Bank Locks
Please give us call. Orders by mail promptly
attended TO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
GLENwooD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

il Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
oodies, in which such friends Of the dead, may
apply, place the departed until they select
sites for graves
The plan of the incorporaiors is one Of equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premiumD making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctualy attended TO
at the present Office, in the east wing OF the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. b. Glcnwoed is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
JAPANNED WARE.

HALL ROHRMAN, Ornamental Japanner,
and Wholesale Manufacturer of Grocer's Tea
Chests, Cannisters, &C.. and all kinds of Plain and
Japanned Tin Ware Tin Boxes, DC, by machi.
merry, No. 80 Cherry street, above 6lh Philadelphia.
Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks. OF
Il all qnaiities.-A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL S STEVENS,
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

"EC X r. Ry FARINA, prepared ex.
III pressly for families, delicate and appr.
pirate food for all seasons, and one of the mos,
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tions ever brought 10 the table. emnenily com
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance of the body
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farna is neithe'
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farna cannot fail 70
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervalion Of health or the prevention of sickness
is at least as important as the curing OF dlsea {
People in health should therefore use Heckers
Farina freely, as common food, TO preserve The in
eslmable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles f. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee & Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelpha; s. G. Bowdear Il Co,
IL Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu
rers, Hecker 81 Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20l
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is-
IN rael and the Gentiles, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paey's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London. faf
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emi.
nent Divines ofthe Church of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. II
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickerstcth, 16
vols. # III
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath. a
Scripture Testimony to the Messiah by John
Pyne Smith, d. d. For sale by ..l.,.
GRAY x BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

Mrs. r.. II. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Vl modate a few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on street, between 9th
and Hh, No. 502 The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov lott
SITUATlON WANTED.-By a young
~ Frenchmau, who comes well recomme nded
as waiter in hotel or family, or Valet de Cham,
bre. Apply at this Office.
Mar IS
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

NEW NOVEL, by the author of MARY
IN BartOn.''--Norh and South, by the author
Of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
373 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John S. G. Abbott. Price ST..
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March Bookstore near 9th st
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
MACHINERY, &c.

: THURLOW, HUGHES & CO., Dealers in
Cotton and Woolen Machinery, Machine Cards
Lubricaiing Oil, Oil Soap, Leather Betting, Drugs
Dyestuffs, &c, No. 5 North Fifth street, Phila
delphia Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

DLAYlNG CARDs.-W. c. C.ZANTZINGER
Il has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards of every description, and al the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS' HALL
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
RRIrt.yIA WARE, &c.

HALL II BOARDMAN, Manufacturers OF
Britannia Ware, Nos. 90 Il 80 Arch street, Phila-
delphia, are constantly prepared 10 supply, of the
best qualify 10 any extent the following articles
aud every article OF ware manufactured from
Britannia Metal: lea sells, coffee pots, tea pots,
cream cups, sugar bowls, slop bowls, molasses
cups, children's cups, pitchers, beer mugs, mint
julep cups, plates aud Aasns, castors, soup ladies'
gravy ladies, tablespoons, teaspoons, spiltoons,
candlesiieks, fluid lamps, lard and oil lamps, de-
canter shoppers, syrup cups, bed pans chair pans
communion service sets. a Silver Medal award
ed by the Franklin Institute. Orders by mail
promptly attended 10,
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
uARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at

HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at
III SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Rnickerbocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer
Dickens's Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building corner A street
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
TARL OF CARLIsLE,s DIARY

EARL OF CARLIsLE,s DIARY
IL Diary Of Turkish and Greek Writer'S, by the
Right Hon. the Earl of Carlisle, edited by e. c.
FELTON,, Greek Professor in Harvard University.
The noble Earl is well and favorably known In
this country, having travelled here while be bore
the title Of Lord Morpeih, and his work will be
read with great interest by all who have devoted
any attention TO the mighty events which are now
taking place in the Eastern World. The period
embraced IN his journal is one OF deep sgnif-
cance, beisg at the very commencement OF hos
tllitics, and the persons introduced have since
payes eminent parts in this terrible historical
tragedy Professor FELTON, has added full and CO.
pious notes TO the American edition, and the work
- beautifully illustrated. II will hereafter be re-
garded as valuable, historical record Of this in
eresting period.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. III 81. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel.
lNl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF aThe Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appe nd1
% French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
EDITION OFF CHANNING.

DEOPLHS EDITION OF CLAIMING.
Il Works of Rev. DR.. Claiming in six volumes,
bound Price So IS.
The same six volumes bound in three. Price
two dollars.
Memoirs of William Ellory Charming, vols
Price 81 75 with Portrai, engi aved on steel.
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price so cents.
A large supply of the above just received at
--~----- TAYLOR 6 bfAURY'S
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

DENSION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
Il piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
1913 In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ord-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay To Of
hcers Of line and the staff of the army the hos.
pital department, and medical staff and OF the
quartermaster's department; halfpay of the line
other resolutions, 10 officers, 10 officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplans and
communication pay under the resolution OF March
22d, 1888; together with the names of the officers
OF the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served TO the end Of the war, and acquired
the right OF commutation pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 ! sent postage free TO any part ofthe Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near nth street
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
MAPS. &

r. S. BARNES, No. 6 South Seventh street,
Philadelphia, Publish and sell Wall Maps for
Counting Houses and Map OF the World, Map of
Europe, Map OF Asia, Map Of Africa, Map OF
North and South America, Maps OF the United
States, from one dollar up 10 ten dollars each.
Also maps of each Stale and Territory in the
United States. Orders by mail promptly executed.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
PIANO FORTEs, &c.

FlANo FohIEsS, &c.
WILHELM 6 SCHUYLER, Piano Forte Man.
ufaciurers, No l6 South Sixth street, respectfully
solicit the attention Of a discriminating public 10
their Piano Fortes, being the favorites both OF
Professors and Amateurs. We have Grand
Square, Louis AlVth, and other style Pianos ALI
OF superior and substantial beauty, sweetness,
power, clearness, and that rich mellow volume of
lone which renders them peculiarly adapted for
accompanying the voice in singing also of that
delcacy and elasticity of touch which so much
facilitate the execution of difficult passages.
Their superiority has secured them rank above
most others, and with our very moderate prices
we hold out inducements TO all in want of excel
lent Pianos, not met with elsewhere. References
Of the most respectable character will be given.
AL the latest improvements introduced, and the
instruments warranted in every respect Orders
by mail promptly attended 10.
GEORGE VOGT, Manufacturer OF Piano For
ties, and publisher and Dealer in Music, No. l4S
Arch street, Philadelphia. The attention OF per-
sons desiring Pianos 10 particularly invited 10 the
beaotkul and excellent variety at this establish.
ment. For harmony Of tone and style OF finish
they cannot be surpassed. Country merchants
invited TO call. Orders by mail promptly attended
TO,
G. MEYER respectfully inform. his friends and
the public generally, that he has constantly on
hand Pianos equal 10 those for which he received
the Prize Medal, in London in 1851. All orders
promptly attended 10, and great care taken in the
selection and packing the same. He has received
during the last fifteen years, more medals from
the Franklin Institute than any other Piano Man
ufacturer. Also, first premium from Boston, and
premiums from New York and Baltimore. Ware
room No. so South Fourth street, Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
CARRIAGE FACTORIES.

WIN. d. ROGERS, Coach and Light Carriage
Binder, Northeast corner 9th and Master streets
Philadelphia. Orders for every description oI
Carriages from any part of the world executed in
the most satisfactory manner.
G. w. WATSON, Carriage Repository Ches
nut street, above Twelfth Medal awarded a,
the Worlds FAIR of 1881. Orders by mail prom pt
ly attended TO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03
PERFUMERY, &c.

T. H. PETERS G CO., Perfumers and In.
porters OF French, English, and German Periu-
merry and Fancy Goods, lS2 Chestnut street, Phil
adeiphia. Having fitted up handsome Store
and large Laboratory, We are now prepared 10
execute orders for everything in the Perfuhery
line. Our assortment is unequaled by any other
house III the country, md as to quality and prices
We guarantee 10 give satisfaction. Our assort-
ment comprises Pomsdes, Oils, Colognes, Toilet
and Verbena Water Extracts for the Handker-
chief, Eau Illustrate Hair Restorative, Liquid Per-
sian Hair Dye, instantaneous without coloriDg
the skin Toilet and Infant Powders; Toilet and
Fancy Soaps of every description; Transparent
Soaps OF superior quality, all of which we are
manufacturing on large scale and can fill orders
TO any amount at short notice. Druggists Arti-
cies.-We import direct from The Factories in
Europe, Bougles and Catheters, Stomach Tubes,
Suspensary Bansages, Injection Apparatus,
Pocket and Stand Scales, Court Plaster, Sc.
Teeth, Hair, Nail aud Shaving Brushes, Orange
Flower Water, Essential Oils &c. Fancy Goods.
We are constantly receiving, per European
steamers, Paper Mache, Bronze, Back Cannon
Boards. and every variety of Fancy Goods in our
line. Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

GEORGE i. FOX,
. United States Leader of Fashions,
- ...1.s..a Headguartsrs No. 32l Broadtcay,
g: L. s:S GEORGE p FOX.
: - '''s Dec l9--
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

STONE, Hemp-Hose and Lamp Wick
Mandatory, Quarry street, Philadelphia A
cheap aud superior Hose, for the use OF Fir.
Companies, Railroad Locomotives, Steamboat,
ships Manufactures, House-keepers, &c. Ii is
made without steam, is much lighter and FAR les.
expensive to keep in order than the leather hose
ana manufactured AT no other establishment in
the United States. Lamp-wick oil every descrip.
uon ior Chemical Solar, FLUID and Astral Lamps
o. AT numbers. Also, Chair and Sofa Webbing
Orders by nah promptly attended to. f1 = 4
HOTELS.
JONES EXCHANGE HOTEL, conducted on
.po European Plan ~ Dock street opposite Er.
change and Post Office, Philadelphia.
ARCADE HOTEL, Chesnut street, between
SIKH. and Seventh, Zone block abov. M. S,a,s
House,) Philadelphia. This hotel is Conducted
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29-lw
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-03

FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whie most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received
still maintains his reputation for at all times SELL
ing the most fashionable Of Custom Pattern, and
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THR WEEKLY STkk

lives. Everything On the place was burn.d
and Stephen found himself in a reguIsT sr ,
this was the crowning misfortune, and our
friend packed of to a village about ffty mile,
from Charlottesville and having found that
the inhabitants had not any particular obiec-
ton TO lawyers, fixed up an Office there and
went to work He had not been in the place
six months before he had the folks all at var
with each other, and himself driving -four
ishing business
He never failed TO inquire, when q new cli-
ent presented himself, if any person in Char
lOttesville owed him any money, as he should
be very glad to collect il, il such should be
the case The fair bellies of the village all
set their caps at him, sing at him, play at him,
out don't believe, myself, that he will ever
marry; l. think he will be a confirmed old
bachelor, and will, some day, wither up and
blow away.
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Proposals for Copper.plate Engraving.


OFRIcE ESuPRRINTRNDRNr PUBLIC PRINTING
Washington, July 25, 1855.
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BERE-
IL ceived at this Office until the I4th day of
August next. at II O'Clock m for engraving up.
eral styles OF The art OF steel copper-plate en-
craving, various maps, profes, panoramic views
and views OF scenery req uired to illustrate the
several reports Of surveys ola railroad route to the
Pacific ocean. .. - :
Each proposal must be accompanied by satisfac
tory evidence Of the ability Of the party bidding
to execute The work, by specimens OF each class
or style Of work bid for, executed IN his or their
own office, and by statement Of the force which
can be employed by each upon the work -
Itis to be distinctly understood that no bids
will be entertain nom any parties not directly
engaged In, and practically acquainted with, the
STYLE Of work bid for.
The bid. will state separately the pri e. and but
one price, for each style ofengraving (specifying
whether In line or otherwise) Of each man or
plate bid for, and the time required for executing
the same.
ContIacn will be entered into with, and bonds
with security will be REQ uired from, the success.
full bidders for their faithful execution Of the work
bid for.
All work will be required to be executed ssto tn
satisfaction Of the Secretary Of War; ..t rI- !
The work can be inspected by persons desirous
Of bidding therefor, upon application at this Of.
The proposals must be addressed, one to the
"House Of representatives United States" ana
one to A. q. Seaman, Superintendent Public
Printing. Washington, d c., and be plainly en-
craving" A. g. SEAMAN,
jY &-dtl4thAug Superintendent.