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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19
More Exclting Konsns Rumors.

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. lO--Advices from Kansas to the
5th say that Gen Lane, with $50 men, attacked Te-
cumseh on the 4th. Judge LeCompte had issued or
ders 10 the marshal arrest Lane and other agitators
Gen. Smith had instructed Col Cooke, al Fort Riley
TO give all necessary assistance. Gov Geary arrived
at Glasgow on Tuesday, where he met Ex-Governor
Shannon on his way down.
Tecumseh Sacked.
ST LOUIS, Sep. 1O.-The very latest report recev
ed here from Kansas is to the effect that the Free
State forces under Gen Lane have completely sack
ed the town of Tecumseh without losing one of hs
ry men at that place suffered.
| Instructions o the Omccrs of the Navy and Army
Relative to the Revolutionary Movements in Cal
Ifornia.
WASHINGTON, Sept. lit has been ascertaineG
from reliable source that no instructions re
Gently California by the Secretary of the Navy
substantially different from those previously transmit
tell Those sent are addressed to Commodore Mer
vine, or 10 the senior officer of the station, advising
States must be enforced and public property protect
ed from violence He is required to have two or NOR
national vessels at San Francisco and to retain then
there until the insurrectionary movements shall cease
the present object being to protect public propert
| and the officers of the Federal Government, shout
they be interrupted in the discharge of their respec
| tive dutes-nohng more
Instructions, is ascertaned, likewise sent b
| the War Department to Gen. Wool, for simila
purpose, merely thai those officers were cautioned
exercise extraordinary circumspection and wis
| discretion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

SPRINGFIELD, Sept. l0-The Buchanan State
Convention met here to-day. About one thousand
delegates were present. Ansel Phelps Jr., presldes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

QUEER CoURTING.-The Utica IN. Y. } Observer
tells an odd story of drunken man who went into
miiner store, in that place, and proposed immediate
marriage to the young female in attendance. She
demmurred at the unexpected proposition. when he
offered 10 buy her, and sunk on the floor to count
| out his money, OF which he had obout $50 in small
bills. He counted the first $10-looked excessively
weary; counted the second ten-nodded and looked
still more weary counted an additional dollar or
two, and then lost his reckoning; went back to the
| Top of the pile and commenced again. lingering
| over several bills, and making useless effort to
count his hands fell and his head lay on his breast
ne aOas an sound sleep! She then had him arrested
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19
OutWard found.

BOSTON, Sept 0.-The steamer Niagara sailed hence
o-day at noonlor Liverpool with $500 1000 in specie
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

LABOR IN RUss1A-It would seem that the want
of laborers is felt Russia for special purposes.
The Cross Jor rnal says under the head of Settin,
that the Russian government has issued directions to
agents in Germany to enroll u considerable number
OF workmen, who are to be conveyed to Sebastopol
for the purpose of rebuilding the town and works -
They are 10 contract fot three years, at thaler
per day, and married to have leave TO visit their
families once each year. Several artisans, such as
masons, carpenters blacksmiths, &c., have already
engaged
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

CHARLESTON, Sept. 10 The Courier Frice Cur
rent makes the crop of upland cotton bales
and long cotton 44,50o bales The rice crop OF the
United States is estimated at III 900 tierces.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

0a-The Arabia, one of the Cunard vessels, on her
trip from New York to Liverpool, ran upon a ledge
OF rocks in the harbor at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and
injured her boston, very seriously, causing rapid
leakage Some of the passengers declined proceed
ing In her and remained over at Halifax for the next
steamer, Others went on. Serious fears were enter
tanned for the safety of the vessel and those on board
which have been put TO rest by the announcement,
of her safe arrival, brought out hv the Canadian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

GJ-Godey for October is on our table. 1t is very
good in its own way and ought to suit the ladies
at any rate, it suit nobody else. 1t has steel
plate 1.-The Star of DAWN personated by red
headed young woman dressed in the height of the
fashion and spangIed all over with stars from the
size of birdsho up to that of cow-peas green vel.
low, blue, red and straw coored. She floats males.
tlcaly over the heads of two intelligent gentlemen
piggish-looking dog and couple of fat sheep
One of the men has blue coat and straps TO hi,
trousers. The lady shows her teeth in the most ap
proved style with the possessors of white worries
Don't she look SWEET saith young Miss. Well
guess she does. So does lasses candy. little SAT-
though And then it has a wood-cut design for 6
double brick cottage and also all sorts of things fol
boy and other babies. 1t is great and exciting gen
orally and particularly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

Political ITEMS FROM THE INTERIOR.-We are
reliably informed that James w. Obsborne, Esq of
Charlotte, well known leading Wing, will short
ly out in letter to Col. Steele, defining his po-
sition in the present canvas. He goes for Buchanan
and Breckenridge.
DIR. Terry, Democratic candidate for the Seaate in
the district composed of Union and Arson, has given
Mr. Myers notice of his intention to contest his seat
reliable authority that Terry is certain
ly elected by majority of at least 80 of the lega
voters of the district.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-19

How Women VEIL THE TRuTH.-When woman
SAYS of another woman /" she has good figure" you
may be sure that she is freckled, that she squins
or that she is marked with the small pox. But if
she simply says, she is good SOUL" you may be
morally certain that she is both ugly and ill-made
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.


ID w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
Il under the United States Hotel, would re
spsctfully inform his customers aud the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, IN great variety. Such Cloths
Csssimercs and Vestings, OF the latest importa
ION, and Is prepared 10 have them made up al
ne shortest notice, ~ the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices
Having made arrangements 10 20 into the
kosdy-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing to purchase stock Of Clothing.
not inferior any this city, and made up al
the north, as Is usually the with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, aud made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season. at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point II prices
and quality and style he will leave FOR those
who favor him with call 10 Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat. Pants, and Vest
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth o.
CASHMERE for the small sum of........ sl5
Dress and Frock Coats from $50 TO so
Over-coats OF different styles, from. .sl2 TO s25
Black and fancy Pantaoons, from.o..S3 SOTO $40
Silk and velvet Vests irom.......,.S2 30 10 $40
This stock Of Clothing Is Of a superior quality,
and has been made mp since he received the fail
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortneli
Of fancy artices-such gtoyes. cTavatS, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the ,ale v scouts Rspou
Fashions in this city
Sept 14--u
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

DURE SILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
liz assortment--M. w. GAIT Il BRO. call at
tenon TO their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
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 longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
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 it is warranted pure sill.
yer, and offered at low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
hafy o. n.l
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
, ARTLETT's AMERICAN ExPLoR-

I'D Ing Expedition Personal narrative OF ex-
p.oraiions and incidents in Texas New Mexico
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, y ]. r.. Bart.
lett: United States Commissioner during that PEE
rod, ~ two volumes, with maps and illustrations
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository Of
Sketches, including peculiar American character
scenery, and rural sports, by T. b Thorpe, author
Q. Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, nc. illustrated
by sketches from nature
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People
JUS received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner OF Penn. avenue and nth VI.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
LAW NOTICE.
Brown, stanton, and Walker.

WIN. T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and j. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Couu 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-tfeod
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
A RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IN and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. BY Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects and Advantages OF l4tera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenot
n cir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and.
Eastwood Priary or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by "Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated fromth German by Daniel Breed,
nj. d., ofthe United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile by Capt. Wayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR & MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

INHE AKI UNlON OF LONDON. Plan
il for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber of So so will be entitled to
l. An impression of Plate, by J. T. Willmore,
A. II. A., from the original picture by j. j. Chalon,
r. A, A Water Party"
II. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byrons
poem of" Child Harolde y and
Ill 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 L. Thorneycroft.
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 parian.
Proof impressions of a large Autograph, by T. H
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. FIRTH
r. A, " The Three Bows" from Molieres Bour-
geois Gentilhommc"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Booksellers Jan. "a
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

T IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i just issued, a second edition of Triplett's Pen
sion and Bonnty-Land Laws, containing the new
bouniy-land act of 1888, and embracing digest OF
all he laws decisions, and forms, relating to pen
sions; 10 officers and soldiers of the revolution,
their widows and children 10 army and militia
lnvaids and their widows to navy and marine
lnvaids, their widows and children; and to bounty
lands pro yided for by every act from The Revolu-
lion te, and including that of March 3, 1855 so
arranged as TO be ineligible TO every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions. Price 50, mailed free TO
any part of the United States, except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
COU RT OF AIMS,
Washington City, ID. c.

addition 10 the Practice of Law, as here
A tofore, in all the Courts Of the District, and in
the Supreme Court Of the United States, the un.
dersigned will devote himself assiduousy 10 the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government
in the above Court, established in this city by act
Of Congress, approved March, 1889 which ha,
cognizance Of all claims arising under the Consti
tuition. or founded upon any law Of Congress, OF
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any Of its Of
fcers agents. When the claim il established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress.
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid at the
Treasury Of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
Anorney and COnnSeuaS at Lam,
WASHINGTON Cry, ID. g.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
HORACE WATERS
No 333 broadway, New York.

HORACE wATER9
No 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC Al GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
IN bination 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 courteses of the trade, he is
making immense sales-havIng abundant evil
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port IN his opposition to the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts to aid Native Talent, and adopt the
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalee le
OF 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
Meodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS $780,
and 1925, 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, upto $1,000, comprising those of Ten diff
ferent manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos and
the first premium Kolean Pianos of I. GILBERT
Y Cos. make Owners of the Eolean Patent)
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 to $3.50 Melodeons from five different
manufactures, including the well-known S. ID. Il
H. w. SMITHS Melodeons, (tuned the equal TEN
perament) The Best Make IN the United States.
Prices $15, $50 S75, 500, Sis, S125, $135, $50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
to the trade, schools, &c l2t per cent discount
TO Clergymen and Churches All orders promptly
attended to. Music sent TO all parts of the coun
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mu
steal instruments forwarded to any address free
OF charge Feb 16-d3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
.ECKERy FARINA. prepared ca

II II
Ill pressly for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tons ever brought 10 the table. eminently COM
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance of the body
Strictly speaking Heckers' Farina is neither
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' Farina cannot fail 10
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervation of health or the prevention OF sickness
is at least as important the curing OF diseas e.
People in health should therefore use Heckers
Farina freely, as common food, TO preserve the III
estimable blessing. M - ,..,,
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles F. Pitts, IL Commerce
street. Baltimore Dingee q Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; S. G. Bowdlear u Co,
II Long Wharf, Boston; and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker 81 Brother, at the Croton Mills, POI
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. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
1Nl Work-The May Flower and Misceane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood by Miss E. A. Du-
puy, author of The Conspirator, &c, &c
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, Illus
traIed. Adapted specially for classes.
Tri-coored Sketches in Paris, during the years
lS5l-2-3.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS Bookstore,
APRIL near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOUSE. No. 41T Il 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 Civ
Post Offices
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms. Dec s-so,f
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

II ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
HI Illinois TO Soldiers ofthe Late War" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng,
land } the description of the tract of land granted
TO each with the date ofthe patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. single
copy for sale,
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, 1918, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension,
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10
GLENwooD CEMETERY.
TUNHIS 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 a hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves
The plan ofthe Incorporators is one Of equality
regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an ofhceis 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
Visitors are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
~ Is. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

THE COMING STRUGCLE.-TheC Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
Bookstore, near Ninth street,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-10

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS
IA author Of the Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence Oft the Eclipse OF Fsth by its author, be-
ing rejoinder to Professor Newman's aReply; y
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, y
by +. w Newman, with his chapter on the aMoral
Perfection of Christi
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Sevantb utraa,