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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
LN0R LEASE OR RENT.--Ihe subscri

HN Der 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 heallhfiness is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which in good repair and will ac-
modate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing TO keep boarding school,
will do well by calling 10 the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 81 THOMAS r. THORNTON.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

House of Representatives.


Mr.. COX, of Kentucky, offered the following
preamble aud resolution
Whereas the House Of Representatives OF the
Thrty-iourth Congress has failed heretofore 10
elect Speaker and organize for the transaction Of
legislative business, and this failure 10 organize
has resulted from tenacious adherence of the
members Of the House TO the candidate for
Speaker nominated by a caucus of their respec-
tive parties in the House and whereas the mem
bers who support this resolution express the
anxious desire to organize the House and pro.
ceed TO the discharge of their duties as represen
tatives Of the people; that they willing 10
make any sacrifice save that Of principle to effect
that object; and being satisfied that some con-
cessions are necessary in the present state Of
party feeling, now declare that, without conceding
any principle which they have advocated in or out
of the House Of Representatives and declaring,
further, that they are willing, in the true spirit OF
PATRIOTISM, 10 waive some of their political prin.
eiples In the choice of Speaker, reserving to
themselves the right to insist upon the practical
execution OF their principles hereafter in the
legislation OF Congress, provided they can effect
the organization OF the House by the election OF a
man TO Speakership, who in their opinlon will
maintain the Constitution and its guarantees in
the exercise of the powers conferred on him in
that position, now agree 10 make patriotic effort
TO elect Speaker
Resolped, therefore, That all who support thi.
resolution, and without the hope or expectation
OF advantage 10 their views or personal ambition
ia the construction of the committees Of thi,
House, will, on the first vote for Speaker anel
the resolution shall have been adopted, cast thei
votes for the Hon. JAMES l.. Oar, of South Caro-
lima; and, II he should not be elected on sale
ballot, that on the next ballot they will cast ihe
votes for the Hon. Henry M. FULLER, Of Penn
sylvania, for Speaker; inviting all the member
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
.THIE SFECTATo
A Weekly journal Published mt Wash
inRtOn City. 4

FVfHE Undersigned propose To commence
about the first of June next, in the City OF
Washington, The publication of a weekly news
paper 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people of the United
States It's columns will contain full digest OF
the news OF the day, Ioreign aud domestic;
weekly review of finance and the markets;
synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
its session; tables Of election returns; the impor-
tant political action OF State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture together
with original articles upon The leading topics OF
the day Much valuable information relative to
the operations Of the Executive Departments, To-
rether with weekly list of new patents, will be
found in It's columns. large portion Of its
space will be devoted TO light literature, original
and selected. Its location at the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
public affairs.
IL is the intention of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiter 10 every
house in the Union, and II will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position Of parizan
paper, nor will IL owe any allegiance 10 men; VI
entertaining fix ed and decided views on que ste rs
of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
ernment il will disseminate and promuIgate them
Us occasion may requre-awaysk keeping carefully
n view the interests of the country, growing out
of foreign asvwe as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning el2nl pages VI iHahibS ouc NOIuiHc
annually Of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be
companied by full and compile index to its
tents thus making It a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. 1t will be published
every Saturday morning at 50 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bus
ness should he addressed 10 the undersigned at
Washington, ID. G.
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Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
JOYCE'S TASTELESS SOLUTION
OF Copaiba! Ia Chambers Street, N. ".
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.


HENTLEMEN.-The valuable medicinal
W properties of Balsam Copaiba have long
been recognized by the faculty, but the great dis
hitherto prevented It's administration in many
usual 9 moduS 0perGndi" of prescribing il, either
in the form or an Emulsion Gelatinous Cap
sules, has not been found satisfactory, being liable
TO some objection, either from the difficulty expe-
rienced by some individuals in the degutition OF
the Capsule or the small quantity OF Copalba gen.
orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyce's tasteless solution Of Copaiba is the
most unique preparation yet introduced TO the
medical profession, il contains so per cent. OF
the purest Para Copaba, without taste or smell,
and AT same time mixes clearly and freely with
water and is pronounced by The most eminent
physicians and analytical chemists IN the old and
new worlds 10 contain all the medicinal proper
ties Of Balsam Copaiba without its disagreable
characteristics.
Ii is an efficient preparation for all diseases Of
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como.
rhepa, LeucorrhGa, elect, painful hemorrhoidal
affections, and IN chronic irritation Of the bladder.
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
J. n. CALLAN,
and retail by Messrs c. Stou & Co., M. p.
Kings Patterson Il Narn, Ford & Brothers,
ID. 5. Dyson, J. B. Moore DR.. w. B. Young,
r. A. Payne, Bury & Co, Navy Yard; III. VI.
Mcpherson, jr, +. S. Walsh, V. Harbaugh,
Benjamin Franklin, - McIntire DR.. 5. +. Ty-
son, ]. S. Lovejoy, j. w. Marin Wallace Elliott,
and John A. Miburn, and - Picrpoint, Alex
andria.
Oct 5-6m
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
100 600 COPIES soLD!-, 'o,R1

lOU. .OOO GREAT STEAM oAr WoEK Wi
be ready ON or about the 24,h Of October.
Contents:
First Application OF Steam.
Life of John Fitch-Engraving of his first Boat.
Life of Robert Fulton-Engraving of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River
Robert Fulton and Livingston's first Ohio River
Latrobe's Fret Boat.
First Steubenville Boat
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eyewitness.
Maps of The Western Waters Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly
List of Steamboat Explosions since 1919; Names
Of Killed and Wounded; List of Steamboats,
now aioat.
Correct Views of Pittsburg Wheeling, Cincin-
natl Louisville, ST. Louis, and New Orleans, in
1855; sketch of each place Population, Busl
ness, &C. &c.
Fas, Time of Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List Of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New SteainJoat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes Names OF Lost, Killed,
and Wounded
The High Water in 1910, 1882, 1917.
List of Plantations on the Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages, with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound. BY remittng One
Dollar, (post pad) you will receive copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work.
Address JAS. T. LLOYD 81 Co.
Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, o.
Oct 2tJan
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

n NEW @s--Fs HaNc JUST
L received a large assortment OF BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, aud children's wear,
which offer very low.
Ladies' CATERS from 81 10 SO.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from 25 cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find
good assortment OF shoes Tor children ? We can
answer all such querists TO their satisfaction if
.hey give call.
We would also state that we prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot or shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies, misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we determined TO sell
:. G. MILLS & CO,
Mar 1-3t No. 4S6 Seventh ST.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

IL Serman to Lawyers = Baptism The
Rev DR.. .Teasdale will deliver a forensic dis
course next Sabbath morning, at IL o'clock, in
the new Baptist Church, on 18th street. The pub
lIc generally, and gentlemen of the legal profes-
sion particularly, respectfully invited 10 at
istered TO several candidates in this church on
Sunday night, To avoid interruption, those who
desire 10 witness the administration of this signi-
icant and impressive rite, are afiectonately re-
quested to be present, POSSIBLE, at the commence
ment of the services Feb
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
I5DwARD LYCETr, SEM, Book binder,

EDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book-Binder,
IL Potomac Hall, corner of Elcventh-street and
Maryland avenue over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
mgton, ID. @.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
cali.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYcETT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental hkenesses Hctakos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desirous of perpetuatng per-
sons renembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlaid the inside covers of fami.
bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whchwill be promptly
attended 10.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

HREAT COMPLAINTS having been
VI made of the irregularity of the running ofthe
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation Of the public, the Undersigned
has determined TO run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE a. follows, viz:
From Washington, ST. 8, 81. and III a. m; /, 3,
and Al, p. m.
From Alexandra, II, So lot a. m. l24 Q, 4,
and 81. p. nj.
Ommbuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at s, a. ct, and H. a. ~; l22, %, and d,
p. IN.
Nov TT. GEORGE PAGE.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

| MI EMbEkS OF CONGD E-S anu sisi
| lvI tors 10 Washington respectfully informed
| thai al TAYLOR & MAURYS Book and Sta
| tonery Store, near Ninth street, they wlll~meet
all their requirements. Their extensive STOCK, IN
addition TO The following important works, com
prises every department OF Literature, science
and Art.
New books received Immediately on pubica-
ton.
Weekly importations from England.
Calhoun's Works, vols.
Jefferson's Works, vols.
Webster's Works, vols, autograph edltion'
Eyerett's Orations and Speeches, vols
Clay's Private Correspondence, vol.
s. S. Premises Memoirs, vols
Bancrofi's History of the United States, o vols
Statesmans Manual, A vols.
Hickey's Constitution, VOL
Jefersons Manual, vol.
The Constitution of the United States, VOL
Eiot's Debates and Madison Papers, vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen, vol.
Story's Works, vols.
Lives of Chief Justices of the United States,
/ vol
Lieber's Civil Liberty and Self Government,
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Wrt's Life of Patrick Henry / vol.
Kennedy's Life of Writ, vols.
Garlands Life of John Randolph, lvol
Party Leaders, by Baldwin, VOL
De Tocqueville's Democracy in America,
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The Federast, / vol.
Grimke's Nature and Tendency OF Free Insti-
tutons, / vol.
Constitutional Book, vol.
Carey's Past, Present. and Future vol.
Seaman's Progress of Nations, vol.
McElgotts American Debaier. L VOL
Future Wealth of America, vol.
Smiths Wealth Of Nations, l vol.
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Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
NJ. w. L.. PURCHASE,
EXCELSIOR CARD WRITER,
MANUFACTURER OF METALLIC GRAVERS
AT WILLARD'S.
Dec %


store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in this CITY, from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis ~ Co,
Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Gaehe & Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 to $500.
In addition TO those in store we have on exbi-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 our order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos Strings, Music, &c.
Remember at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN F. ELLIS,
BOG Penn avenue near 10th street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
ID UssIA As TITS, BY COUNT DE GU

III TOWSkl
MEMOIRS, Speeches. and Writings, OF Robert
Rantoul, IT,. edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs, in vols.
THE CHURCH, in series of Discourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church. Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ano
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
of Charles !. TO the death of Cromwell, by M. @.
Guzot, translated by A. II. Scoble in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
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Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte, in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev John Cum.
ming, d. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum.
ming, d. ID.
Just published and received at the bookstore 81
n EARNuAM
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&EoRGE P. Fox,
Nv York MetropolItan Tailoring Estab-

ew York Metropolitan Tailoring Estab-
lishmcnt.
UNITED STATES MILITARY AND NAVAL
DEPOT,
5sI Broadway, opposite tho Metropolitan NJ
Hotel.
CIR: Allow me the pleasure OF placing my name
- before your notice, the same time offering
you my best services a Tailor, together with
the resources Of my store, for the supply of
Military and Navy Uniforms, United
States Consul and Citizens Dress.
am now engaged making uniforms for the Mill
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according 10 the written and printed instructions
and official drawings, 10 the latest regulations, as
received by me from the Stale, Navy, and War
Departments, in Washington, DC. If you should
feel disposed 10 favor me with any orders, you
may rest assured OF receiving experienced atten-
ton and accurate fitting. The very best English
and French Cloths, Cassimeres, Gold Lace, Treble
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Silk, Moleskin, Beaver Chapeau, Cloth Cap, and
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sh, French, and American Coat Cutters, Vest
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also, Ministers Plenipotentiary, Secretaries and
Attaches Of Legations, The English, French, and
other Foreign Military and Navy services.
have the honor 10 subscribe myself
Yours, grateful and obliged,
GEORGE Z. FOX.
&n- We hear it is the intention of Mr. FOX TO
visit our city few days hence
Ian 1h-Qtif
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

ODERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. GrouX,
!. lyl a native of France, teacner OF Modern Lam
.guages, especially French. Spanish and German
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality Professor of Numesmatics, for the cIassih-
cation and explanation OF medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, oetweor Nh
and 7th Streets opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent al that place
2l-.lit
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

A Gentleman of considerable experience
IN in business generally, and in accounts par
tculary, whose time is not fully occupied, would
like 10 engage TO keep the books of large mer-
camille, or manufacturing establishment, orwould
engage TO keep the books of number of con-
Germs, the business of which may be deemed in
adequate 10 pay competent book keeper 10 each.
Satisfactory reference given. Address account
ant, 503 City Post Office
Ian 3f-fw
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
INFORMATION wANTED.-Tn the renr

il OF 1924, Martha A. Wells IA daughter of Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed to the
1859 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
Of Greensve 10 one of the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day to this. BY the will of her father she is
entitled 10 portion Of his estate or if she be dead
her children, II she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death Any nfor.
nation in respect TO he said Martha A. Wells or
her children, If she has any, would be beneficial
TO them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD,
Nov. 27-w4w. Petersburg, Va
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
R. F. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS

AN EXCELLENT hEMEUf. Z.
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Q best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
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selves that can be found in any otherp purgat've IN
the world. II is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially 10 females. Try il
and become convinced; our word for il, you will
not regret il.
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD & WHEELER, 81
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L. IL. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. G.. and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. July l0-3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
gotal amO persunal.

The Galleries ofthe House of Representatives,
during the present week, have been densely
crowded with both ladies and gentlemen, 10 wit
ness the proceedings of that body. The various
rumors, daily manufactured that an organization
was soon likely TO be effected doubtless stimulated
public curiosity in the premises
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

nLATED TEA SETS.-I have just re-
Il ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices
also, a large assortment Of Spestaces, of every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
will retail at wholesale prices
III. o. HOOD
AS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th sts.,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-dlwif
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
TIME PEASANT BOY PHILOsoPHER

IA by Henry Mayhew, price 70 cents.
The Essence of Christianity, by Ludwig Fcner.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator of Strauss Life oil
Jesus, price 81 IS.
Travels in Europe and the East by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two Volumes price two dollars.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

CTRAYED OR STOLEN from the Fcsti-
- val, at Bladensburg, on the night of Tuesday
last, a DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, white star in the forehead, ,and marked
on the back with saddle pinch; the said mare had
a saddle on. Whoever will return said mare or
give information where she can be found, will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as re-
ward. JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rossburg, Prince Georges Co., Maryland.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
NIATHEMATICAL DICTIoNARf ana

INH Cyclopedla OF Mathematical Science com.
prising definitions OF all the terms employed in
Mathematics, an analysis of each branch, and OF
the whole as forming single science, by Charles
Mathe ematcs, and VIM. G. Peck, A. M, Assist.
ant Professor of Mathematics United States Mill
tary Academy. Just published and for sale at
the Bookstore Of r FARNHAM,
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
NTAsHINGTON IRVING's NEW

wv Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers
now first collected by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslec.
Full Proof of the Ministry, Sequel 10 the Boy
who trained up 10 be Clergyman, by John
N Norton, A. M.
Memoirs of Lille, Exile and Conversations o
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurtz, d. ID.
Just published and for sale AT
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
CARD.
GEORGE NTASoN,
ATTORNEY At LAW,
Carl ID


IadiaHola Calhoun County, Isras.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
District; alsoi in the Supreme and Federal Courts
al Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, u. 5. Senator, S. Carolina.
Hon ID. II. Atchson, u. ). Senator, Missouri.
X M. T. Hunter, u. :. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason. u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Gen s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. U. S. A. Wash, d. c.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. Q.
G. G Jamison, Prest Bank of Bait, Ball. Md.
Dec eff
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02

Much Rudeness is INDUCED by certain persons
in the galleries of lhe House. They watch for an
opportunity, and never fail to improve it, applaud
the speeches of Knownothing members.
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
BUREAU OF TRANsLATIo,

From the French, Spanish Italian, and German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings.
No. 495l, 7th Street, Washington Cty D. q
Nov is ii
Washington sentinel., 1856-02-02
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HUBBELL's MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER.-We refer
our readers 10 the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in
duce all 10 give it a trial. philadelphia Merchant.
1t is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale il richly deserves
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