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Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
~ ARE Pension MOONS. Lands IN

HI Illinois 10 Soldiers OF the Late War" giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land1 the description Of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severaly served, and
by whom each patent was received. single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Care
lima.
List Of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th of March, 1915, showing the rank
and line in which each served
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
Lisi Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR IL MAURY
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UTANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
wv English, Mathematics and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, if desired, All of which viii
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references,
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRlNK,
Dec ST. Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CDNNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTIt!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route Jrona the Lozcer
lMtssrsyfypt TO the Aflaatict
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
.IxE- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
-SkRf6ss1 the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily (Sundays excepted at O'Clock, a. M anc
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
81. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton fonly 25 miles
rom ST. Louis with express trains for ~
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE.
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m, aud arrive at Chicago the next morning
IN time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at 5.30 p. m, take the cars at Alton saturday ex
cepteD at p. m, IN time for the evening trains
rest.
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Cent? al and Chicago and Rock Island or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from 81. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn
The trains OF the g. and M. railroad connect Al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro' Wayery
DanviIe, Tcrre-Ha Pekin, 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 for Lasalle. 5ses4
gzS- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can b~ had at the Offices OF the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
va 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
Il. KEATING. Supt C. az M RR
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

A hERICAN ENGINEERING, Illus
IA trated by branches Of mechanical arts, sta
uonary, marine, and locomotive engines, manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses tools, grist,
steam, saw, and rolling mills from buildings, &c,
OF the newest and most improved construction,
BY q. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one
and two now ready, 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR IL MAURY,
Apr Ia Bookstore, near 9th ST
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

~ ry and alphabeucalslist OF private claims
which have been presented TO the House of Rep.
resentatives from the First 10 the Thirty first Con.
gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each
claim with reference 10 the journals reports bills
&c, elucidalng its progress, compiled by order OF
the house oi Representatives. few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM.
Apr Ia
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
CLOTHING.
Com plimentary Card and Invitation to
the PubIic. /.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.
ssVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one Thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion." ! will never take credit give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. ] will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, well the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE 7. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. N. Tailor,
and fInventeur des Modes TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a faw years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the store rs feet front by l05 feet
Way WaY. opposite rear street. ~ 'S' BROAD
II is also equally true that with money cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VEsTINGS,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price or loss owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, CA. ID. 1S54)
FOX-GEORGE p FOX-while most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for all times SELL
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c. and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality OF
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, 10 employ meritorous
laboring class OF Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment and therefore offers, and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuilous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered a sort
OF present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of The Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty OF solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their feow-msn n, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and ffty-
i've. ] am, fellow-citizens, representing OF
the links Of CommerceD yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
9 United States Leader of Fashions,
!, : Headquarters, No. 32l Broad,cay,
9 LIS. GEORGE p. FOX.
= n
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

FINHE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years.
describedin in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse
Reprinted from the sixtieth- thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Bookstore, near Ninth street,
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

M RS. e. Il. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Nl 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
CITUATION WANTED.-By a young
~ Frenchman, who comes well recommended
as waiter in hotel or family, or Vala d Cham
bre. Apply at this office.
Mar IS
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
T1HE ART UNION OF LONDON. plan

TUNHE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan
L for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of $5 SO will be entitled TO
/. An impression of Plate, by ]. T. Willmore,
A. R. A. from the original picture, by J. ]. Chaon,
R. A., =" A Water Party"
ii. volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem Of " Child Harolde !" and
III. The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right TO select for himself valuable work
OF art from one Of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by t. Thorneycrof.
Copies in bronze, from original Model in re-
lief by r. Jefferson, of The entry OF the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions of large lithograph by T. HI.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
r. A., The Three Bows, from Moliere's "Bour-
geois Gentilhomme.n
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
d ARTLErrs AMERICAN ExPLoR-

u ing ExpedittOn.-PersonaI narrative OF ex-
p.orations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, ! y J. X. Bart
lett. United States Commissioner during that PEE
riod, in two volumes, with maps ano illustrations.
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T B. Thorpe, author
o. Tom Owen the Bee Hunters &c, Illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, a novel; by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, or annals OF Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner OF Penn avenue and Ilth 81
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
NIRs. BEECHER sTowE,s NEN

MFRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
I'VE Work.-The May Flower and Miscellane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Inc Country Neishborhood, by Miss E. A. Du-
puy, author of The Conspirator, &c. &c. II
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, illus
trated Adapted specially for classes
Irl-colored Sketches in Paris, during the years
lS5l-2-3.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore.
April II near 9th 81
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
NOTICE,

T HAVE now on hand large assortment
i OF every description OF Spectacles, from The
lowest price 10 the very best quality used and
having been for long time engaged in manufac-
turing. and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
anddefectve visions, therefore can with confidence
guarantee 10 benefit and improve the sight of all
who need.
Call al AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A. 0. HOOD.
Feb lOrgan.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

NEW YORK, May 2, ls53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. "a
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction OF a general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold. VT
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l---tf EMANUEL Y. HART
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
MoRE NEW books AT TAYLOR s.
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
HORAC ACE wArEHa
No 333 broadway, New York. 1

No 333 broadway, New York. t
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION
MUSIC Al GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDIN THE COMBI-
IN blnation OF Music Dealers 70 keep up the
prices of copyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal to extend
to Mr WATERS the courtesies of the trade. he is
making immense saes-havlng abundant evi-
dence that he has public countenance and sun
port in his opposition to the Great Monopoly and
in his efforts to aid Native Talent, and adopt tbe
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
oil his own publications. is one of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices of Pianos,
Melodeons and Musical Instruments of all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000
and $225 interior of as good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos Of every variety of style and
price, up to $1,000, comprising those of Ten dif.
ierent manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of T. GILBERT
" Cos. make Owners of the Eolean Patiently
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains Prices
from $40 TO $3.50 Melodeons from five different
manufactures including the well-known S. D. 81
H. w. SMITHS Melodeons, tuned the equal tenn
perament9 The Best Make in the United States.
Prices $45, 500, SIS, 500, S115, S125, $l35. $50
Smiths Double Bank Melodcons 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed The best terms
TO the trade, schools, &c. 124 per cent discount
to Ciergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended TO. Music sent 10 all parts of the coun
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices Of Mu
slcal Instruments forwarded TO any address free
OF charge. ts Feb l6-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
DAPER MOIsTENER.--A New Tnven-

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
IL ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. 1t
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
TO general use.
The following are a few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat use
full invention for moistenng post Office stamps,
bank bills &c. This does away with the Disagree
able method Of moistening stamps, &c. with the
ongue. II is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
I is seen.-Boston Transc, ipt, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mos
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistenng stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient;
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has te be dipped in
water,i is inconvenient and very difficult to give
paper even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. Ii is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[ Bostoa Post,
Sept, 1854. y s fesh e
useful little contrvance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettrg sheets in
copying book, &c. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work.
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR q MAURY,
Jan. IT 4 s5o Bookstore. near 9Th =.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

TF AXE MOTTO CE.-Housekeepers and
i others reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
any other house in the city. large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds Queenswar1
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to call
O. s. WHIT LESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden G Withers's Bank
Mar l6 {Star)
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
DURE sILVERwARE.--A Magnificen

DURE SILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
Il assortment.-M W. GAIT IL BRO call at
tentlon 10 their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of Iu.
Solid silver Tea Sells, complete
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives Ice Tongs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety. r&sat.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also. very large assortment of Fancy Silver.
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday and other
presents.
The above is by, far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO our customers Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered al low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for IN any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

mn ARBLE EMANTLES.-MarbIe works.
1u The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash, Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat.
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap.
stone, calcIned plaster, 50 IS rer barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention o.
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endcavoi
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On z St, bet. 18th and 13tn
Oct 9--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
June II


A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
IA author of the Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence of the Eclipse OF F@ih, by its author, be-
ing reJonder TO Professor Newman's Reply"
and, in order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply TO the Eclipse of Faith"
by T. W. Newman, with his chapter on the aMoral
Perfection Of Christi
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
LAW NOTICE.
Brown, stanton. and WalL~r

"M. 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 10 Washington, and in the Courts of Ten
nessee Offices in Washington aud Memphis
One OF the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-tleod
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

NEW EDITION or DICKENs's COM
1N p'ete Works.-The complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in five volumes; price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger by
Mrs Emma ID. +. N. Southworth; paper 81,
bound 81 25
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents
Just published, and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
May 81 Bookstore. near 7th II
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
TAYLOR & MAURY,s ELASTIC PEN

TAYLOR q MAURY'S ELASTIC PEN,
Il No. 27-Ths Pen, which is manu- tured by
Ferry " Co., London, expressly for Messrs Tay-
lor & Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements of good steel PEN 6
Sold IN gross boxes, price ST., at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S t-ts"'
Book and Stationery S,ore,
April IL near 9th a.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
MRS. A. NJ MADDOX'S
ID OARDING HOUSE, No. fJ7 II street

I'D between 9th and 7th streets near the corner
Of 7th street. Washington, ID. c., is prepared 10
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk of the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms. Dee Scott
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TNHIS BEAUTIFIJL BURIAL, PLAl

i of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception fthe remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum 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.
The plan of the Incorporators is one Of equality
n regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premiumD making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visters are requested not to drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM. 8. HUMPHREYS
N. B. Glenwood 10 situated a shou distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
IN MARY Barton" The Mooriapd Cotta0. .
Crawford" &c. 37t cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John ) G. Abbott, new edition. Just received and
for sale by r FARNHAM
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

TNRAVELING and Packing Trunks OF
Il all quaiities---A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL N STEVENS,
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
/ IMEi LIMEl LIME.-To PIasterers

IL and Builders.--We have now on hand, al
SEELfS Patent Klns, one thousand barrels OF
Lane, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention Of plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime. IL is free
from coal cindcrs or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes ii a very
superior article for plastering, white coating, and
nard finishing
Give US a call, and you shall be pleased.
;. J. SEELY ~ co.
JuN 27-lI
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29
TAYLOR d MAURY'S DOLLAR LET
l. ter balance, in universal use. Price ST.
April 81 Bookstore. near 9th 81

IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i Just issued, second edition of Triplet's Pen
sion and Bonnty-Land Laws, containing the new
bounty-land act of 1855 and embracing digest OF
all he laws, decisions and forms, relating TO pen
sons; 10 officers and soldiers of the revolution,
their widows and children; 10 army and militia
invallds and their widows 10 navy and marine
invalids, their widows and children; and bounty
lands provided for by every act from the Revolu
tion 10, and including that of March 8, 1855; so
arranged as 10 be intelllgible TO every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions Price 81, mailed free to
any part OF the United States except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th st
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-29

ON MANHOOD, AND IT'S PREMATURE
DECLINE.
just Published, Gratis, the Goth Thousand.
A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
IA Treatment. without Medicine, OF SpeIma-
lorrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions
Genital and Nervous Debility, lmpoiency and
lmpediments 10 Marriage generally
BY B. DE LANEY, NJ. d.
The important fact that the many alarming com
plants, originating in the imprudence and solitude
OF YOUTH may be easily removed aciihoaa Medicine
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment
as adopted by the Author, fully explained, by
means Of which every one is enabled to cure Hmm
SET perfectly and at the least possible COST thereby
avoiding all the advertised nostrums Of the day.
Sent TO any address, gratis and post free in a
sealed envelope, by remittng post paid) two
postage stamps to DIR, Z. DE LANEY, II Lispe-
nard street, New York City,