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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-12
!. TEE SPECTATOR.0
Weekly journal Published at WASH
fngton City.
THE Undersigned propose to commence

ington City.
THE undersigned propose to commence
IL about the first OF June next, In The City OF
Washington, the publication OF weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people ofthe United
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the news of the day, foreign and domeslIc;
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 oil
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 10
the operations of the Executive Departments, to-
gether with a weekly list OF new patents will be
found in its columns. large portion Of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature original
and selected. Its location ut the political centre
of the Union, will afford opportunities always to
procure the latest and most reliable information
public affairs.
II is the intention of the undersigned to make
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house in the Union, and it will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position OF parlzan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance TO mcn; at
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OF political economy, and upon our system OF gov
eminent il will disseminate and promulg gate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
in view the interests Of the country, growing out
of foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper ana new type eacn number con
tanning eight pages of matter, making one volume
annually Of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be ac-
companied by full and compile index to its con-
tents thus making 1t a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference II will be published
every Saturday morning, at 81 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
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ness should be addressed TO the undersigned al
Washington, ID. c.
AUG. F. HARVEY Sc co.
WASHINGTON Cry, April 81 1855
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UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS
CARD.
HNHE undersigned, John G. Dcyereu

THE undersigned, John G. Dcvereux, OF
Il New York city, and M. Thompson OF Wash
lngton, ID. c., attorneys and counsellors-at- W,
associated for the legal prosecution Of claims,
for creditors Of government, in the Court OF
Claims.
They will cooperate in immediate and careful
attention TO business matters AT Washington
which may be intrusted TO their care by gentle
men OF the profession and claimants in the city OF
New York, or elsewhere in any part OF the
Union.
They may be consulted NJ any time, personally
or by letter, either al New York Washington.
Particular information 10 claims which have
been al any time before Congresso or Departments
can be furnished at once upon application, by the
parties interested.
JOHN c. DEVEREUX,
No 90 Broadway, corner of Wall street,
New York city
M. THOMPSON,
Washington city.
N. B--J.C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the
Court Of Claims
Feb 7-3lawtff
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-12

Instead Of consolidating their forces, are dis
solving their organization. The American
State Council of Wisconsin, following the ex
ample Of their brethren in Ohio, have repu.
dated the nomination Of ex-President Fill.
more, and resolved in favor Of Hon. Nathaniel
p. Banks, the present Speaker Of the United
States House of Representatives.
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FRIDAY. April IL, 1856.

No. PIG. A. Secombe ct al, plaintiffs in err
ror, rs. Franklin Steele. In error to the Su-
preme Court of the Territory of Minnesota.
On motion of Mr.. Sargent, of counsel for the
defendant in error, this cause was docketed
and dismissed, with costs.
No. 70. VIM. Thomas ct al, appellants, Us.
James w. Osborn. The argument of this
cause was continued by Messrs. Thomas and
Wallis for the appellee, and concluded by Mr..
Brunei for appellants.
Adjourned until Monday, / o'clock.
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CENTRAL AMERICA.

Gen. Walker is receiving recruits from every
section Of this country. According to tele.
graphic despatch from New Orleans, two hun
bred soldiers for bis army left that city on
Thursday, in the steamship Charles Morgan,
for San Juan. Gen. Hornsby, of the Nicara.
guam army, was among the passengers.
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WASHINGTON IRVING,s NEW

wv Work, Wollert's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslee
Full Proof Of the Ministry, Sequel 10 the Boy
who trained up to be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Lille, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations
Manuel of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurtz, ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR q MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore. near 9th street
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LATED TEA SETs--I have just re-
III ceved some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that / offer al anufacturcr's prices
also, large assortment Of Speetacles, OF every
description; together with a good assortment Of
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
will retail al wholesale prices
III. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th sis,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

~ II,bUU HcresI TOT suIe.-HaVlng leased Tor
term Of years, " The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war
rants the belefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
Ii contains upwards of $50 acres flow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea NV $
As part Of this lind yielded 100 bushels ola sag
acre, in 1913, the twelfth year of successive ! ti-
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad as wa 5
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly one
Of the best in Virginia.
Terms: One-third on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
ginia, or 10 Washington, d. g.
NAV If THOMAS GREEN.
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A POCALYPTC sKETCuEs

A POCALYPTC sKETCHEs.-Lecture
"A on the Book OF Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d.; rs cents
School Books and School Requisites AT the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
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ARREST OF RUGLARs.

We are glad to learn that on Thursday night,
or early yesterday morning, the auxiliary guard
arrested gang of burglars, caught in their
dishonest acts. For long time they had been
depredating on our citizens Much of the
accumulated stolen property has been identified
and recovered by its respective owners.
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
GTnnE


TINE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
il friends and the public, that he has opened
a new store, No. 474, Penn. Avenue, between
I'D and and half street, FiZgerald's Build
ing, two doors east OF the United states
Hotel,
Where he intends TO keep constantly on hand
large and varied assortment of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, LIQ UORs, . e CARS,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour Soap,
Olives, Rasins Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard,
Marret u Co., Pnet Il Co., and Colonel Cha
bards Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port Of
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits Reynolds Edinburg Ale Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynih, Champagnes
and large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also Porter, Ale, and Cider
Families particularly requested 10 call and
examine The stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended to- and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment OF Fine Havana Segars
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Ret all.
Office OF the United States NAVY can have
their Mess Store sput up at the shor'' lnotice.
general assortment of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted to
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punctuay attended 10, and
Country Produce, OF all descriptions, received on
consignment.
JONAS P. LEVY,
No. Ala Penn. avenue, (north side,) between
Sd and "A streets, two doris east of the United
States Hotel. Oct 4-3t
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GARD.
To Ae Ladies Of Washington, Geoygetoscn, ALer
Gndrta. &c.
TIENRY wEIRNN,S Iadfes mfs~es and

III children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned, on 18th street. just above Corcoran 81
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and chdrens French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
Philadelphia OF the best French gater materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as /" slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted &c
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me .
call, and examine for themselves.
UEIRMAN
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KANSAS CONGRESSIONAL COM
mITTEE.

MesSrs. Howard, Sherman, and Oliver, arrived
at St. Louis, this week, on their way to Kan
sas, and will probably enter upon the investi-
CATION on the fifteenth instant. Ex-Governor
Recder and General Whitfield accompany the
the commission.
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BIRTu-pAY OF HENRy CLAY.

A number Of members of Congress left the
city, to-day foroSlash Cottage, there in common
with others, to celebrate the Anniversary of the
birthday Of Henry Clay-at the place where he
was born, in Kanawha County, Virginia.
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WASHINGTON nRANoH RAILROAD
THE TRAINS

Leave Washington at 9 and 81 a. m, and 3 and
~ p, IN.
Leave Baltimore at At and 81 a. M, and and
ST pm
On Sundays the only train from Baltimore is
that leaving at At a. M and from Washington at
al pm.
May 5--tf I. ii. PARSONS, Agent
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Near midnight, on Thursday, the Artisan
Building, situated in the rear of Chestnut and
Fourth streets, Philadelphia, we're entirely de.
stroyed by fire. Every portion Of it was occu.
pied by workshops. The aggregate loss is
supposed to be 100000. Mrs. Margaret
Christie, an invalid lady, occupying house in
the neighbood died during the fire from fright.
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WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY
april 18th, 1859.

To Consumers Of Gas.
HNHE Subscriber regrets 10 announce that ow.
u ing 10 the bad quality Of the Coal and the
consequent choking Of many OF the Fues, il Is
apprehended there will be some deficiency of Gas
through the City during the week. large force
of worknen is now employed in re constructing
the Flues and putting 10 new Retorts, aud every
effort will be made TO produce the usual abundant
supply at the earliest moment.
Our Consumers are, therefore, respectfully nd
vised not 10 rely epciusiUeiy on Gas Light during
this week WIN. CARTWRIGHT,
April S--3t superintendent
fStar and Organl
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BUREAU OF TRANSLATION

From the French, Spanish Italian, aud German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings.
No. 1854, 7th Street, Washington City, ID. G
Nov Is II
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for Kerr's" Snmmerdean" Old Rye
and p Hangers sold Rye" Whisky P,emtUm
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders flIeo
Feb 20-3m
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NTANDERINGs In CORSICA; Corsica; ;
w Picturesque, Historical, and Social with a
Sketch of the Early Life of Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price
81 SO.
Lectures on English Literature, from Chance
10 Tennyson, by Henry Reed Price 81 Is.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-12

Ii Just received ve-y large assortment Of
Prayer Books and Bibles, in all kind Of bindings
the best assortment, perhaps, 10 be found in the
country.
Also large assortment OF English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American ed.
lions on the same subjects
II. FARNHAM
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AM PARTNERsHIP.-supreme Cour,

il Iofthe United States.--ROBERrJ.W WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed a copartnership
under the name Of "WALKER " JANTN," for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF tue
United States, nj Washington city, where both
court. They may he addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan lg--eo3n
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A KANSAS SHOOTING GALLERY.--The Albany
Atlas, alluding to the fact that Henry Ward
Beecher requested those who desired to con-
tribute Sharpe's rifles to remain and confer
with him on the subject, after Sunday
evenings service, says:
Probably the reverend gentleman, as he is
a man Of progress, will next take measures
to have his church fitted up as a shooting
gallery, where emigrants for Kansas can, of .
Sabbath evening, take lessons in the use Of
Shapes rifles"
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MILE. TERESA PARoDI
NIATmEMATICAL DICTIONARY ano

lNl Cyclopedla Of Mathematical Sciehce, com
pnsing definitions OF all the terms employed in
Matte mates, an analysis OF each branch, and OF
the whole forming single science, by Charles
Davies, l.. l.. d., author Of complete course OF
Mathematics, and Wni. G.. Peck, A. M, Assist.
ant Professor of Mathematics United States Mill.
iary Academy. Just published, and for sale al
the Bookstore Of X FARNIAM
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sCHoNENBERG & THUN.

GENERAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
For the Collection of Claims, the Procurement oil
Patents, Bounty Lands, and Pensions.
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sar A printer, not long ago, being flung by
his sweetheart went to the printing Office, and
tried to commit suicide with the shooting stick,
but the thing wouldn't go OF.
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EXCELsIOR; HELPS no PROGkEss

IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev
James Hamilton, ID. D., of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
it will be main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthiul stimulus and
the aids TO improvements which many Of them
now so anxious to secure
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, aud every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
I AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
IL ceived superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Chdrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec (News)
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CARD.
GEORGE MASON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Indidnola, Calhoun County TSras.
Practices in the Courts of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, U. $ Senator, ). Carolina.
Hon. ID. X. Atchison, U. 5. Senator Missouri.
II. M. T. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James M Mason, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Gen. s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u. 5. A. Wash, ID. C.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. @.
c. c. Jamison, Pres't Bank of Bait, Bait, Md.
Dec eff
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GLENWOOD GEM ETERY.
OFFICE No. 29a, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street. over Savings Bank.
THIS CEMETERY Is laid out OH the plan
i Of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north Of the Capitol North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress appropriatiAg this ground for ever to burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise which is of vast Importance to those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them; for it has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, 10 sell it, and throw the dead
promiscuously into large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given 10
the ground
N B. Office hours from 10 m, TO - IN, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
a Map Of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr. James f. Harry
4l0, nh street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended TO. June l9-ly
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FOR PRESID EMIT.
j A M Els Blu CH A N A N
OF PENNSYLVANIA

Subject 10 the Decision Of the National Con
uention.
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BOOKS AND BIBLES

hUU, I. tAh Ell " &C
WASHINGTON Cry, April l3 1855
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-02-22
VOL. XXIY, no. IS.

| His wild and baggard expression of feature,
storming bravado and npelnous d~nnncialion OF
witnesses, urymrn, and officers Of the Court,
aided in giving 10 the dismal scene in bis soli-
tary cell an air Of Inaddrnrd desperation and
drmon-like insanity. lie closed the door re-
pratedly and at every effort made 10 read the
letter to him he interrupted it by a renewed
vollry Of oaths and invectlpes. He is certainly
more stubborn and doggedly obstinate now than
he has been since his incarceration and this
increases as the terrible denoetmpnt Of the tfag-
edy is hurrving 10 close. There is no rpason
whatever TO hope for his repentance or Of any
confession of the crime which, on Friday next,
will be expiatrd on the gallows: bu. that, on
the contrary, he will resist the officers aud fight
it ont nntii his death.
Administers two sons had an interview with
him yesterday afternoon, in The presence Of
Deputy Sheriff Ely but neither party seemed
TO b. much affected al the separation which
will soontake place. They talked upon other
matters than his approaching drath and at
times the old man laughed and SEEMED quite
cheerful. At parting they dtl mol shake hands
or bid each other farewell. They decline re-
ceiving the body after execution, and the ShPr-
iff will Therefore bury him upon The county
property. y.-DoyfestoWA Democrm.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-02-22

Tie fireman Of the "Morrisono jumped off
and spfalned his wrist. The engineer Of the
"Ohp" also jumped oil, striking The ground at
the ipsant the engines came together, and re-
ceived no serious injury.
Loss ofAlail Bags and Baggage.-In the bag
gage car OF the train going east were Twelve
mail bags and considerable quantity OF bag
gage beionging TO the passengers, all OF which,
with the exception of one large trunk, was
burned. The next morning Mr.. w. ID. Brown,
the general baggage master OF the road, arrived
OH thyIground and settled with all the paSsrn-
gers far lost baggage, or at least all who could
be fo4pd, giving them checks for its estimated
valt4rapn the baggage Office at Adrian.
liz locomotive s'horrison" was broken into
fraa#nis, and the ''Ohio" though not 50 COM
pleirlF demolished, was nearly Destroyed
Chigaaro Press.